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To measure the life quality, clinical-functional outcomes of a patient who had undergone acute reconstruction of radio scapho capitate (RSC), radio lunate (RLL) ligaments, using brachiorradialis tendon in treatment of radiocarpal fracture dislocation. 21-years-old, man with radiocarpal fracture dislocation in his left wrist, after motorcycle accident. Percutaneous screw fixation of the distal radius and acute reconstruction of the RSC and RLL was performed, assisted by arthroscopy.

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This study evaluated the effect of a broiler-specific light spectrum on productive performance corticosterone (fCC) and androgen dehydroepiandrosterone (fDHEA) concentrations in feathers, and glucocorticoid (GCMs) and androgen (AMs) metabolites in droppings of broilers. Two groups of female Ross 308 broilers were reared under white LED (WL, n = 9000) and broiler-specific LED (BSL, n = 9000) lights. The body weight (BW) of 150 randomly selected animals/groups was measured weekly.

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Towards Accurate Biocompatibility: Rethinking Cytotoxicity Evaluation for Biodegradable Magnesium Alloys in Biomedical Applications.

J Funct Biomater

December 2024

CS-Surgical Sciences and Technologies-SS Omics Science Platform for Personalized Orthopedics, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, Italy.

Magnesium and its alloys represent promising candidates for biomedical implants due to their biodegradability and mechanical properties, which are similar to natural bone. However, their rapid degradation process characterized by dynamic pH fluctuations and significant hydrogen gas evolution during biocorrosion adversely affects both in vitro and in vivo assessments. While the ISO 10993-5 and 12 standards provide guidelines for evaluating the in vitro biocompatibility of biodegradable materials, they also introduce testing variability conditions that yield inconsistent results.

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. Childhood brain tumor survivors (CCSs) are at high risk of developing metabolic syndrome (MetS) and sarcopenia. To date, a tool able to predict any body composition changes or detect them early and increased adiposity (and, therefore, increased likelihood of MetS onset) is still lacking in this population.

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[Cu(NHC)(OR)] (R = C(CF)) complexes for N-H and S-H bond activation and as pre-catalysts in the Chan-Evans-Lam reaction.

Dalton Trans

January 2025

Department of Chemistry and Center for Sustainable Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 (S-3), 9000, Ghent, Belgium.

The synthesis, isolation, and full characterization of a series of NHC-copper perfluoro-alkoxide complexes are reported. Their exceptional stability resides with the steric hindrance of the nonafluoro--butyl alkoxide moiety, which exhibits a strong electron withdrawing effect. These new Cu(I) complexes are synthons that can permit the activation of acidic N-H and S-H bonds.

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Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary disease (CTEPD) with or without pulmonary hypertension (PH) occurs when thromboemboli in pulmonary arteries fail to resolve completely. Pulmonary artery obstructions due to chronic thrombi and secondary microvasculopathy can increase pulmonary arterial pressure and resistance leading to chronic thromboembolic PH (CTEPH). Mechanical interventions and/or PH medications can improve cardiopulmonary haemodynamic, alleviate symptoms, and decrease mortality risk.

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Background: The American College of Surgeons now requires mental health screening and follow up for hospitalized patients in trauma centers. National estimates indicate that 20-40 % of these patients will develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or depression within one year post-injury. Research has identified brief bedside screens that predict PTSD and depression post-discharge, such as the Injured Trauma Survivor Screen and Peritraumatic Distress Inventory.

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Background: Bereavement is a crucial physiological process in palliative care; grief-processing disorders can be diagnosed at least 6 months after death and can have severe clinical or psychological consequences. This study aims to verify how adequate management of anticipatory mourning and condolence conversations can be protective in the early stages of grief.

Methods: Patients and caregivers are supported by a multidisciplinary team through semi-structured interviews.

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Background: Concern about post-CAR T-cell lymphomas has recently emerged. Analysis of pharmacovigilance data contributes to continuous safety monitoring, especially for newly authorized medicines, like CAR-T therapies.

Research Design And Methods: Individual case safety reports (ICSRs) reporting at least one CAR T-cell therapy as a suspect drug were extracted from the Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System database up to 6 February 2024.

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Background: Data about the safety and the efficacy of flow diversion for distal anterior cerebral artery (DACA) aneurysms are limited. We present the largest multicenter analysis evaluating the outcomes of flow diversion in unruptured DACA aneurysm treatment.

Methods: Databases from 39 centers were retrospectively reviewed for unruptured DACA aneurysms treated with flow-diverting stents.

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Background: Chronic erythroderma is a potentially life-threatening condition that can be caused by various diseases, but approximately 30% of cases remain idiopathic, often with insufficient treatment options.

Objective: We sought to establish a molecular disease map of chronic idiopathic erythroderma (CIE).

Methods: We performed single-cell RNA sequencing combined with T-cell receptor sequencing of blood and skin from 5 patients with CIE and compared results with 8 cases of erythrodermic cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (eCTCL), 15 cases of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, 10 cases of psoriasis, and 20 healthy control individuals.

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: Coexisting coronary artery disease and critical carotid stenosis present challenges in revascularization, particularly in urgent cases requiring surgery. Combining carotid artery stenting (CAS) with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) has gained popularity. : This study analyzed 36 patients who underwent simultaneous CAS and CABG from 2014 to 2024.

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  • Neuroinflammation involves immune responses, especially by microglia, which can activate in two ways: M1 (pro-inflammatory) and M2 (anti-inflammatory).
  • Irisin, a muscle-released peptide, affects microglial cells and may offer neuroprotective benefits by influencing the NLRP3 inflammasome after exposure to pro-inflammatory stimuli.
  • The study suggests that irisin promotes anti-inflammatory M2 characteristics in microglia and may be a promising strategy for preventing neurodegenerative diseases.
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Background And Aims: Malnutrition is common in acutely ill geriatric patients, worsening immune function and clinical outcomes. Immunonutrition, containing nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, arginin and glutamine, may improve recovery in this population. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of immunonutrition on clinical outcomes, inflammatory markers, and immune responses in frail, hospitalized older adults.

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Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods and Semen Quality in Healthy Young Men Living in Italy.

Nutrients

November 2024

Andrology Unit and Service of Lifestyle Medicine in UroAndrology, Local Health Authority (ASL) Salerno, "Oliveto Citra Hospital", 84124 Salerno, Italy.

Background/objectives: The study aim was to evaluate the association between UPF consumption and semen quality in a sample of healthy young men in Italy.

Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was carried out using data from 126 participants (mean age ± SD 20.0 ± 1.

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Background: Scholarly critiques have demonstrated that the World Health Organization (WHO) approaches the concept of health equity inconsistently. For example, inconsistencies center around measuring health inequity across individuals versus groups; in approaches and goals sought in striving for health equity; and whether considerations around health equity prioritize socioeconomic status or also consider other social determinants of health. However, the significance of these contrasting approaches has yet to be assessed empirically.

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Health promotion, the social determinants of health, and urban health: what does a critical discourse analysis of World Health Organization texts reveal about health equity?

BMC Glob Public Health

December 2023

Takemi Program in International Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, 665 Huntington Avenue, Bldg. 1, Boston, MA, 02115-6021, USA.

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) has focused on health equity as part of its mandate and broader agenda-consider for example, the "health for all" slogan. However, a recent scoping review determined that there are no studies that investigate the WHO's approach to health equity. Therefore, this study is the first such empirical analysis examining discourses of health equity in WHO texts concerning health promotion, the social determinants of health, and urban health.

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  • The study aimed to assess the prevalence, age distribution, and functional status of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in Italy, highlighting improvements in care recommendations.
  • The survey involved data collection from 31 reference centers across the country, identifying key demographic and functional factors among 972 diagnosed individuals aged 6 months to 48 years.
  • Results showed a prevalence of 1.65/100,000 people, with 43% ambulant and 57% non-ambulant, and most patients did not require significant respiratory or nutritional support.
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Introduction: Antimicrobial-resistant pathogens are an ongoing threat to human and animal health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), colistin is considered the last resort antibiotic against human infections due to multidrug-resistant Gram-negative organisms-including , a priority-1 pathogen. Despite colistin being considered a last resort antibiotic, transferable bacterial resistance to this drug has been reported in humans and animals.

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Bimekizumab, is the most recent monoclonal antibody licensed for the management of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, acting through the dual inhibition of interleukin (IL)-17 A and IL17F, setting it apart from other anti-IL17 biologics. To date, long-term data on the use of bimekizumab for the management of plaque psoriasis in a real-world setting are scant. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of bimekizumab in long-term.

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  • The study explored the connection between Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and salivary gland tumors, which remains unclear in existing literature.
  • The research involved 66 salivary gland lesions, using fine needle aspiration cytology to detect HPV-DNA, resulting in HPV found in two cysts and three metastatic carcinomas, but none in primary tumors.
  • Ultimately, the study concluded that HPV did not play a role in primary salivary gland tumors, but its presence in intraglandular cysts suggests a new area for further investigation.*
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Delphi studies are rapidly gaining prominence in global health research. However, researchers' modifications to the Delphi method are often not well-described or justified, limiting opportunities to systematically learn from these studies when the methods are applied to other topics and settings. This paper aims to describe an approach to implementing a modified Delphi study and reflect on the research process in the context of a multi-country study of implementation science research priorities to advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

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Background: Magnesium (Mg) and its alloys are promising candidates for biodegradable materials in next-generation bone implants due to their favourable mechanical properties and biodegradability. However, their rapid degradation and corrosion, potentially leading to toxic byproducts, pose significant challenges for widespread use.

Objectives: This study aimed to address the challenges associated with Mg-based materials by thoroughly evaluating the biocompatibility, genotoxicity, and mechanical properties of Mg-based devices manufactured via Single Point Incremental Forming (SPIF).

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Background: Locoregional anesthesia is commonly used in orthopedic trauma surgery, particularly in elderly patients. We conducted a prospective, monocentric, randomized controlled trial to evaluate the anesthetic and analgesic efficacy of pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block in patients on antithrombotic drugs undergoing hip fracture surgery, comparing it with femoral and obturator nerve block (FNB+ONB).

Methods: Forty patients were randomly allocated to receive a PENG block or FNB and ONB, both combined with wound infiltration (WI).

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Objectives: The objective of this study was to explore how Ontario Public Health Units (PHUs) partnered with faith-based organizations (FBOs) and other community-based organizations (CBOs) to promote COVID-19 vaccination among ethnoracial groups made structurally vulnerable during the pandemic, and to understand how PHUs perceive the effectiveness of these partnerships with these organizations.

Methods: Between June to December 2022, we distributed a cross-sectional survey to 34 PHUs in Ontario to explore how PHUs were engaging and partnering with FBOs and CBOs.

Results: Responses were received from 28 of 34 (82.

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