'Blastoid' variant of Burkitt lymphoma with additional partial 1q tetrasomy.

Burkitt lymphoma is cytogenetically characterized by t(8;14)(q24;q32) translocation, sometimes accompanied by additional cytogenetic abnormalities. These abnormalities usually result in more aggressive clinical presentation and morphology of the disease. The current report presens a case of Burkitt lymphoma with t(8;14)(q24;q32) accompanied by partial tetrasomy of chromosome 1(47,XY,+1,i(1)(q10),t(8;14)(q24;q32)[2]/46,XY[18]).

Hydromorphone: evolving to meet the challenges of today's health care environment.

Background: Hydromorphone, a potent analogue of morphine, has long had an important role in pain management and is included in several international guidelines for managing pain. Advances in hydromorphone formulations and the ways in which hydromorphone is being used clinically today warrant a review of the drug's pharmacotherapeutic utility.

Objective: The history and recent advances in hydromorphone pharmacotherapy are reviewed.

Memory matters in assisted living.

Memory loss often signifies loss of independence, which is a growing concern for residents in assisted living (AL) facilities. The purpose of this exploratory study was to characterize the memory experiences and concerns of AL residents. Six residents voluntarily participated in 1-hour recorded interviews focusing on memory and guided by eight open-ended questions.