Innovative Modifications in Diamond Umbilicoplasty: Simplified Techniques for Improved Cosmetic Results.

Umbilicoplasty is one of the main steps in abdominoplasty procedures. Various techniques of umbilicoplasty are performed by surgeons from diverse backgrounds, all aiming for a naturally appearing umbilicus with minimal scarring. In this report, we present two umbilicoplasty methods practiced at our center.

Nuclear morphological characterisation of lobular carcinoma variants: a morphometric study.

Background And Aims: Lobular carcinoma (LC) of the breast exhibits diverse morphology and clinical behaviour. The pleomorphic variant (pLC) displays distinct cytonuclear features and aggressiveness compared to the classic variant (cLC). However, diagnosing pLC remains subjective.

Intramuscular Myxoma in the Thenar Eminence: Literature Review and a Rare Case Report.

Intramuscular myxoma (IM) is a rare benign soft-tissue neoplasm that most commonly involves the thigh muscles. It presents as a painless, solitary, slow-growing mass. The definitive diagnosis of IM can only be made by histopathological examination of the lesion.

Implementing federated learning over VPN-based wireless backhaul networks for healthcare systems.

Federated learning (FL) is a popular method where edge devices work together to train machine learning models. This study introduces an efficient network for analyzing healthcare records. It uses VPN technology and applies a federated learning approach over a wireless backhaul network.

See one, teach yourself one, do one: Barriers and opportunities in self-administered training and assessment for global surgical education.

Objective: We aimed to determine the most important perceived barriers to the implementation of self-administered training and assessment in surgical education according to subject matter experts. With these findings, design thinking was used to explore possible interventions and develop a theory of change for overcoming identified barriers. Specifically, implementation was focused on expanding the surgical skills of associate clinicians (ACs) in low-to-middle-income countries (LMICs).

Cognitive clarity in colon surgery: The dexmedetomidine advantage.

Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers globally, especially in the older age group. A large number of older patients undergoing surgery for colon cancer suffer from postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD). The trial by Bu demonstrated that dexmedetomidine (Dex) significantly reduced the incidence of POCD compared to placebo in individuals undergoing colon cancer surgery.

"": PhotoVoice insights on well-being, inclusion, and access to public spaces among adolescent refugee girls in urban resettlement.

Purpose: Newcomer adolescent girls from the Middle East and North Africa region face intersectional challenges and opportunities upon resettlement. This study employs PhotoVoice participatory research methodology to explore perspectives on well-being and belonging shared by six students who resettled to Chicago from Iraq and Syria.

Methods: Two programme sessions consisted of participants reflecting on their photographic responses to four prompts in focus group discussions.

A Unique Case of Cystic Partially Differentiated Nephroblastoma Associated With Botryoid Intralobar Nephrogenic Rests.

Cystic partially differentiated nephroblastoma (CPDN) is a rare pediatric renal tumor composed of multiple cystic spaces divided by septa containing immature nephrogenic elements. The presence of expansile solid areas in the septa of such a lesion indicates an alternative diagnosis of Wilms tumor (WT). We present a unique case of CPDN associated with grossly visible polypoid proliferations, which histologically correspond to botryoid growth of intralobar nephrogenic rests.

Microwave-derivatized enhanced-spectrofluorophotometric characterization of nateglinide-loaded solid dispersion adsorbate and greenness profile assessment of method.

Nateglinide is an oral meglitinide that treats diabetes. Nateglinide was determined in several commercial formulations using chromatographic and spectrophotometric methods in published research. Quality-by-design approach was applied to develop the in-house nateglinide-loaded Solid Dispersion Adsorbate (SDA) for improving bioavailability and solubility.

Unveiling the nexus: The tumor microenvironment as a strategic frontier in viral cancers.

Viral infections are a significant factor in the etiology of various cancers, with the tumor microenvironment (TME) playing a crucial role in disease progression. This review delves into the complex interactions between viruses and the TME, highlighting how these interactions shape the course of viral cancers. We explore the distinct roles of immune cells, including T-cells, B-cells, macrophages, and dendritic cells, within the TME and their influence on cancer progression.

Interpretable deep learning architecture for gastrointestinal disease detection: A Tri-stage approach with PCA and XAI.

GI abnormalities significantly increase mortality rates and impose considerable strain on healthcare systems, underscoring the essential requirement for rapid detection, precise diagnosis, and efficient strategic treatment. To develop a CAD system, this study aims to automatically classify GI disorders utilizing various deep learning methodologies. The proposed system features a three-stage lightweight architecture, consisting of a feature extractor using PSE-CNN, a feature selector employing PCA, and a classifier based on DELM.

Is limb asymmetry an intrinsic risk factor for time-loss groin injury in professional male soccer players?

Objectives: To provide normative values for between-limb asymmetry of hip strength and range of motion (ROM) in professional male soccer players and evaluate the relationship between these asymmetries and groin injury.

Design: Secondary analysis of a prospective cohort study.

Methods: A total of 438 professional male soccer players underwent musculoskeletal screening, injury and exposure surveillance over two consecutive seasons.

Peripheral inflammatory and metabolic markers as potential biomarkers in treatment-resistant schizophrenia: Insights from a Qatari Cohort.

Schizophrenia presents significant diagnostic and treatment challenges, particularly in distinguishing between treatment-resistant (TRS) and non-treatment-resistant schizophrenia (NTRS). This cross-sectional study analyzed routine laboratory parameters as potential biomarkers to differentiate TRS, NTRS, and healthy individuals within a Qatari cohort. The study included 31 TRS and 38 NTRS patients diagnosed with schizophrenia, alongside 30 control subjects from the Qatar Biobank.

Diabetes does not increase in-hospital or short-term mortality in patients undergoing surgical repair for type A aortic dissection: insight from the national readmission database.

Background: Previous studies have reported a protective effect of type 2 diabetes on the incidence and progression of aortic aneurysms. We investigated whether this protective effect extends to aortic dissections.

Methods: Data from the US Nationwide Readmission Database (2016-2019) were analyzed.

Does involvement of the anterior syndesmosis affect the functional outcome of acute ligamentous ankle injuries?

Purpose: To compare patient-reported outcomes between acute ligamentous ankle injuries 1) without anterior syndesmosis involvement and 2) with anterior syndesmosis involvement (without clinical instability).

Study Design: Prospective cohort study.

Methods: Between September 2016 and December 2020 all athletes (≥18) with an acute ankle injury presenting within 7 days post-injury were screened for eligibility.