Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology
- Adrenal collision tumour comprised of adrenocortical carcinoma and myelolipoma in a patient with congenital adrenal hyperplasiaSummary Adrenal myelolipoma is a benign tumour characterized by the presence of macroscopic fat. Further workup is not necessary if a diagnosis of adrenal myelolipoma is obtained via imaging. We report the first case of adrenal collision tumour comprised of adrenocortical carcinoma and myelolipoma in a patient with bilateral myelolipomas and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Computed tomography showed a large right adrenal mass consisting of two d
Respiratory Care current issue
- Mechanical Ventilation Alarms and Alarm FatigueMechanical ventilation alarms and alerts, both audible and visual, provide the clinician with vital information about the patient's physiologic condition and the status of the machine's function. Not all alarms generated by the mechanical ventilator provide actionable information. Over time, clinicians can become desensitized to audible alarms due to alarm fatigue and may potentially ignore an actionable situation that results in patient harm. Al
- A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Two Lung Expansion Therapies After Upper Abdominal SurgeryBACKGROUND:Lung expansion therapy is often ordered after surgery to improve alveolar ventilation and reduce risks of postoperative pulmonary complications. The impact of lung expansion therapy at altering ventilation in patients who are not intubated has not been described. The primary purpose of this study was to determine if there is a difference in dorsal redistribution of ventilation and incidences of postoperative pulmonary complications whe
- Comparison in the Management of Respiratory Failure due to Bronchiolitis in a Pediatric ICU Between 2010 and 2016BACKGROUND:In recent years, respiratory support in severe bronchiolitis has changed in several aspects: increased use of noninvasive ventilation, new equipment, and implementation of high-flow nasal cannula therapy.OBJECTIVE:To analyze the effectiveness of the changes progressively introduced in the respiratory support of patients with bronchiolitis to reduce the intubation rate.METHODS:This was a retrospective, observational, descriptive study.
- Empirical Probability of Positive Response to PEEP Changes and Mechanical Ventilation Factors Associated With Improved Oxygenation During Pediatric VentilationBACKGROUND:PEEP is titrated to improve oxygenation during mechanical ventilation. It is clinically desirable to identify factors that are associated with a clinical improvement or deterioration following a PEEP change. However, these factors have not been adequately described in the literature. Therefore, we aimed to quantify the empirical probability of PEEP changes having a positive effect upon oxygenation, compliance of the respiratory system
- Effects of Thyroid Hormone Treatment on Diaphragmatic Efficiency in Mechanically Ventilated Subjects With Nonthyroidal Illness SyndromeBACKGROUND:Several respiratory abnormalities can be present in primary hypothyroidism and can be reversed with adequate hormone treatment. However, the role of thyroid hormone replacement therapy on the respiratory system in patients with nonthyroidal illness syndrome is still unclear. This physiologic study evaluated the effect of thyroid hormone treatment on respiratory muscle function in subjects with nonthyroidal illness syndrome and while on
- Serial Weekly Measurements of the Timed Inspiratory Effort Index Can Predict Successful Prolonged WeaningBACKGROUND:Patients who require prolonged weaning from mechanical ventilation represent a major challenge in intensive care, and the timed inspiratory effort (TIE) index has been shown to be a clinically valuable tool to predict weaning success.OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether weekly serial measurements of the TIE index can predict the success in prolonged weaning.METHODS:A prospective observational study in which the subjects who started the weanin
- Comparison of End-Tidal, Arterial, Venous, and Transcutaneous PCO2BACKGROUND:We investigated the measurement of end-tidal partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PETCO2) with a capnometer in patients with respiratory failure, and we determined whether this technique could provide an alternative to measurement of PaCO2 using arterial blood gas analysis in the clinical setting.METHODS:We measured PETCO2 in subjects with hypoxemic and hypercarbic respiratory failure using a capnometer. We simultaneously measured PaCO2
- Short-Term Effects of an Active Heat-and-Moisture Exchanger During Invasive VentilationBACKGROUND:Humidification is a standard of care during invasive mechanical ventilation. Two types of devices are used for this purpose: heated humidifiers and heat-and-moisture exchangers (HME).AIM:To compare the short-term physiologic effects of an active HME, with those of heated humidifiers and HMEs in terms of respiratory effort, ventilatory pattern, and arterial blood gases during invasive mechanical ventilation.METHODS:We conducted a random
- Minimum Clinically Important Difference in 30-s Sit-to-Stand Test After Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Subjects With COPDBACKGROUND:The sit-to-stand (STS) test is a feasible tool for measuring peripheral muscle strength of the lower limbs. There is evidence of increasing use of STS tests in patients with COPD. We sought to evaluate in subjects with COPD the minimum clinically important difference in 30-s STS test after pulmonary rehabilitation.METHODS:Stable COPD subjects undergoing a 30-s STS test and a 6-min walk test (6MWT) before and after pulmonary rehabilitat
- Bioavailability of Beclometasone From Two HFA-BDP Formulations With a SpacerBACKGROUND:The drug delivery characteristics of each inhaler/spacer combination are unique. The spacer size as well as the presence of electrostatic charge greatly influence the inhaler dose emission and in vivo delivery. Using a previously developed urinary pharmacokinetic method, we have measured the relative lung and systemic bioavailability of beclometasone dipropionate (BDP) after inhalation from 2 hydrofluroalkane-beclometasone dipropionate
- SpO2/FIO2 on Presentation as a Predictor for Early Hemodynamic Deterioration in Intermediate Risk Acute Pulmonary EmbolismBACKGROUND:Patients with intermediate-risk acute pulmonary embolism are at risk of hemodynamic deterioration, and identification of risk factors for decompensation could guide the administration of thrombolytics. We aimed to assess whether SpO2/FIO2 on presentation is associated with early hemodynamic deterioration in this population.METHODS:A retrospective chart review of subjects admitted between 2006 and 2018 with intermediate-risk pulmonary e
- Evaluation of a New Interface Combining High-Flow Nasal Cannula and CPAPBACKGROUND:This study assessed the effects of a new interface that combined CPAP 10 cm H2O by using a helmet with high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) at varying flows in healthy volunteers. Outcome measures included pharyngeal pressures, diaphragm kinetics, breathing frequency, the temperature inside the helmet, and comfort.METHODS:After baseline assessment during spontaneous breathing, HFNC was applied at flows of 30, 40, and 50 L/min. Successively,
- Oxygen Use in Critical IllnessOxygen is the most commonly used drug in critical care. However, because it is a gas, most clinicians and most patients do not regard it as a drug. For this reason, the use of medical oxygen over the past century has been driven by custom, practice, and “precautionary principles” rather than by scientific principles. Oxygen is a life-saving drug for patients with severe hypoxemia, but, as with all other drugs, too much can be harmful. It has been
- PEEP Generated by High-Flow Nasal Cannula in a Pediatric ModelBACKGROUND:High-flow nasal cannulas (HFNC) have been increasingly used in the pediatric critical care patient population. There are different theories about the mechanism by which HFNC reduces work of breathing, including diminishing upper airway dead space by the washout of carbon dioxide. However, one of the likely primary mechanisms by which HFNC reduces work of breathing is by generating PEEP. There are limited data assessing the PEEP deliver
- Impact of a Single Session of Inhalation Technique Training on Inhalation Skills and the Course of Asthma and COPDBACKGROUND:A significant percentage of patients with asthma and COPD do not use their inhalers properly. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a single session of inhalation technique training on the frequency of inhalation errors and the course of asthma and COPD.METHODS:This randomized controlled trial included adults who had been diagnosed with and treated for asthma or COPD with at least one inhaler use daily on a regular basis.
World Neurosurgery
- Symptomatic Diffuse Vasospasm After Resection of Temporal Ganglioglioma: Review of the Literature with Case IllustrationPublication date: December 2019Source: World Neurosurgery, Volume 132Author(s): Nitish Agarwal, Guru Dutta SatyartheeBackgroundSymptomatic cerebral vasospasm may occur in the setting of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, or after anterior skull base surgery, but its occurrence is extremely rare in the background of glioma surgical resection.Case DescriptionWe present a rare case of symptomatic diffuse vasospasm, which is
- Recurrent Undifferentiated Carcinoma of the Sella in a Patient with Lynch SyndromePublication date: December 2019Source: World Neurosurgery, Volume 132Author(s): Mathew Ryan Voisin, Joao Paulo Almeida, Bayardo Perez-Ordonez, Gelareh ZadehBackgroundLynch syndrome (LS) is a cancer-predisposing condition resulting from germline mutations in deoxyribonucleic acid mismatch repair genes. Patients are at high risk for a multitude of tumors, but no reports of undifferentiated sellar carcinomas have previously been described.Case Descr
- Heterotopic Bone Formation 20 Years After Gunshot Wound to the Cervical Spine: A Rare Cause of Progressive Cervical Myelopathy in a Previously Asymptomatic PatientPublication date: December 2019Source: World Neurosurgery, Volume 132Author(s): Rachel Womack, Evan Luther, Roberto J. Perez-Roman, Glen R. ManzanoBackgroundGunshot wounds are the most common etiology of penetrating spine injuries and have been increasing in incidence in civilian populations. Although these injuries typically result in severe neurologic deficits, operative intervention remains is controversial and is usually reserved for patients
- Hydrocephalus with Ventricular Papillary Structure Induced by Aggressive Intracranial Dural Arteriovenous FistulasPublication date: December 2019Source: World Neurosurgery, Volume 132Author(s): Hung-Yu Wen, Shun-Tai Yang, Yang-Lan LoA 76-year-old man presented with progressive dementia, gait disturbance, and urinary incontinence for 1 year. Computed tomography scan revealed nonobstructive hydrocephalus, but abnormal papillary structures at the ventricular wall were noted. Before cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion surgery for hydrocephalus, we performed magn
- Early Experience with Electric Scooter Injuries Requiring Neurosurgical Evaluation in District of Columbia: A Case SeriesPublication date: December 2019Source: World Neurosurgery, Volume 132Author(s): Cody D. Schlaff, Kenneth D. Sack, Ross-Jordon Elliott, Michael K. RosnerBackgroundTo decrease vehicular traffic in major metropolitan cities throughout the United States, multiple ridesharing companies have launched dockless electric scooters and bicycles throughout cities. From September 2017 through November 2018, Washington, DC, launched a 15-month dockless vehicle
Head and Neck
- head and neck; +123 new citations123 new pubmed citations were retrieved for your search. Click on the search hyperlink below to display the complete search results: head and neck These pubmed results were generated on 2019/10/01PubMed comprises more than millions of citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.
- head and neck; +116 new citations116 new pubmed citations were retrieved for your search. Click on the search hyperlink below to display the complete search results: head and neck These pubmed results were generated on 2019/10/01PubMed comprises more than millions of citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.
Imaging
- Efficacy and safety assessment of lymphovenous anastomosis in patients with primary and secondary lymphoedema: A systematic review of prospective evidenceAbstract Introduction Lymphoedema is a chronic, debilitating condition caused by an affected lymphatic system. Supermicrosurgical techniques like lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) have gained popularity because of its minimal invasiveness, better aesthetic outcome, and lower costs in comparison to physical medicine. This systematic review aims to evaluate the clinical effectiveness and safety of LVA in comparison to conservative or other surgica
- Comparison of cytological and immunocytochemical methods for detecting apoptotic epithelial cells in cervicovaginal smearsAbstract Background Several methods have been applied to detect death cells in tissue, cell culture, and fluid samples. We aimed to compare the cytological and immunocytochemical methods for detecting apoptotic cells in cervicovaginal smears. Methods Cervicovaginal smears were taken from 102 women for various gynecological complaints. The slides were stained using the Papanicolaou (Pap)‐staining method for cytological evaluation. Cleave
- Clinical research in older adults with hematologic malignancies: Opportunities for alignment in the Veterans AffairsPublication date: Available online 1 October 2019Source: Seminars in OncologyAuthor(s): Solomon A. Graf, Laura S. Samples, Tamarind M. Keating, Jose M. GarciaAbstractManagement of hematologic malignancies in older patients is complex and, with recent and anticipated trends in demographics, increasingly common. As a large, nationally integrated medical system the Veterans Affairs has the potential to lead in research to benefit these patients. In
Applied and Industrial Microbiology
- Identification and molecular characterization of a psychrophilic GH1 β-glucosidase from the subtropical soil microorganism Exiguobacterium sp. GXG2The products of bacterial β-glucosidases with favorable cold-adapted properties have industrial applications. A psychrophilic β-glucosidase gene named bglG from subtropical soil microorganism Exiguobacterium sp. ...
- Multiple integration of the gene ganA into the Bacillus subtilis chromosome for enhanced β-galactosidase production using the CRISPR/Cas9 systemThe ganA gene from Bacillus subtilis encoding a β-galactosidase for degradation of the galactomannan was integrated in different loci of the B. subtilis chromosome employing the CRISPR/Cas9 system. Hereby a total...
- Relationship between Morphologic Characteristics of Ultrasonic Calcification in Thyroid Nodules and Thyroid CarcinomaPublication date: Available online 1 October 2019Source: Ultrasound in Medicine & BiologyAuthor(s): Lu Yin, Wei Zhang, Wenkun Bai, Wen HeAbstractThe aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between morphologic characteristics of the calcifications detected by ultrasound in thyroid nodules and thyroid carcinoma. Morphologic characteristics of the calcifications on pre-operative ultrasound examinations of thyroids were compared with po
- Interventional Ultrasound Assisted Early Local Hemostatic Drug Therapy in Traumatic Intracerebral HemorrhagePublication date: Available online 30 September 2019Source: Ultrasound in Medicine & BiologyAuthor(s): Cong Feng, Sai Huang, Xuan Zhou, Lili Wang, Xiang Cui, Li Chen, Faqin Lv, Tanshi LiAbstractThis article aims to test a minimally invasive interventional approach by real-time transcranial contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) through a small bur hole to achieve an early local hemostatic drug therapy in a novel traumatic intracerebral hematoma (ICH
- fMRI evidence that left posterior temporal cortex contributes to N400 effects of predictability independent of congruityPublication date: December 2019Source: Brain and Language, Volume 199Author(s): Ellen F. Lau, Anna NamystAbstractPrevious electrophysiological work argues that predictability and semantic incongruity rapidly impact comprehension, as indicated by modulation of the N400 component between ~300 and 500 ms. An ongoing question is whether effects of predictability in fact reflect pre-activation in long-term memory as opposed to modulating the kind of i
- Glioblastoma: targeting the autophagy in tumorigenesisPublication date: Available online 30 September 2019Source: Brain Research BulletinAuthor(s): Kang Yang, Long Niu, Yijing Bai, Weidong LeAbstractGlioblastoma (GBM) is one of the most malignant and aggressive primary brain tumor, with a mean life expectancy of less than 15 months. The malignant nature of GBM prompts the need for further research on its tumorigenesis and novel treatments to improve its outcome. One of the promising research targets
- NeuroBel: Spanish screening test for oral psycholinguistics disabilities in elderly people with mild cognitive impairment and early-stage Alzheimer’s diseasePublication date: Available online 30 September 2019Source: Journal of Communication DisordersAuthor(s): G. Bermúdez-Llusá, J.A. Adrián, J.C. Arango-Lasprilla, F. Cuetos
- Pollicisation dans la prise en charge des hypoplasies et aplasies congénitales du pouce, résultats fonctionnels, à propos de 13 casPublication date: Available online 30 September 2019Source: Annales de Chirurgie Plastique EsthétiqueAuthor(s): P. Curings, D. Adam, C. Le Lardic, P. Perrot, A. Hamel, F. DuteilleRésuméIntroductionLa pollicisation de l’index, comme traitement de l’aplasie et de l’hypoplasie sévère congénitale du pouce reste une intervention exigeante sur le plan technique. Elle est généralement bien acceptée dans les aplasies, plus difficilement dans les hypoplas
- Retrieval of Absorption or Scattering Coefficient Spectrum (RASCS) Program: A Tool to Monitor Optical Properties in Real TimeBackground and Objectives Optical properties characterize light propagation in turbid media, such as tissue. Recovery of optical properties is of great importance in a wide variety of biomedical applications, including both therapeutic treatments and diagnosis. Most of the available methodologies are well established, however, these are not optimized for real‐time measurements. Study Design/Materials and Methods Optical properties are reco
- Ablative fractional resurfacing with laser‐facilitated steroid delivery for burn scar management: Does the depth of laser penetration matter?Background and Objective To investigate whether the depth of ablative fractional CO2 laser (CO2‐AFL) penetration of pathological burn scars influences clinical outcomes. Study Design/Materials and Methods All patients presenting to the Concord Repatriation General Hospital (CRGH) Scar Clinic received ultrasound measurement at the thickest point of their burn scars. Subsequently, the effect of various CO2‐AFL settings (energy which correlat
Journal of Cytology
- Fine-needle aspiration cytology of mammary analog secretory carcinoma of the parotid gland: A diagnostic conundrumMeera Balakrishnan, Smiley Annie George, Bahiya E Haji, Issam M FrancisJournal of Cytology 2019 36(4):215-216
- Cytological diagnosis and misdiagnosis of nodular fasciitisDeepa Rani, Arsh GuptaJournal of Cytology 2019 36(4):196-199 Background: Nodular fasciitis (NF) is a rapidly growing, self-limiting, subcutaneous nodular cytologic exuberant fibroblastic/myofibroblastic proliferation prone to cytological misdiagnosis. Aims: This study aimed at finding out the utility of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) from NF patients and to validate the diagnostic features. Materials and Methods: The study group compr
- Intraoperative flow cytometry for diagnosis of central nervous system lesionsArpita JindalJournal of Cytology 2019 36(4):221-221
- Thyroid bethesda atypia of undetermined significance or follicular lesion of undetermined significance (aus/flus): A heterogenous groupPriyanka Maity, Ashish Kumar Jha, Moumita Sengupta, Keya Basu, Uttara Chatterjee, Sujoy GhoshJournal of Cytology 2019 36(4):200-204 Background: The Bethesda system of reporting thyroid cytopathology (BSRTC) was introduced in 2007. The third category of atypia of undetermined significance/follicular lesion of undetermined significance (AUS/FLUS) poses difficulties for the pathologist, and different papers have been published varying the risks
- Cartilage cells – A potential mimicker of malignant cells in cerebrospinal fluid and a diagnostic pitfallAnupama AryaJournal of Cytology 2019 36(4):218-219
- Contribution of cell block obtained by thoracentesis in the diagnosis of malignant pleural effusionFiliz Guldaval, Ceyda Anar, Gülru Polat, Mine Gayaf, Melike Yüksel Yavuz, Ali Korkmaz, Ibrahim Onur Alici, Gülistan Karadeniz, Melih Buyuksirin, Zekiye AydogduJournal of Cytology 2019 36(4):205-208 Aim: The aim of this study wass to compare the cytological features of pleural exudative fluids by conventional smear (CS) method and cell block (CB) method and also to assess the utility of the combined approach for cytodiagnosis of these effusion
- EUS-guided FNA in diagnosing pancreatic lesions: Strength and cytological spectrumNeha Nigam, Archana Rastogi, Vikram Bhatia, Binit Sureka, Priyanka Jain, Chhagan BihariJournal of Cytology 2019 36(4):189-195 Introduction: Early and accurate diagnosis is paramount for improving the therapeutic efficacy of pancreatic cancers. Endoscopic ultrasonography–fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) cytology has come up with the advantage of an early and accurate diagnosis of pancreatic cancers. This study was conducted to analyze the spec
- False paragonimus eggs in sputum cytologyRafael Martinez-Giron, Cristina Martinez-TorreJournal of Cytology 2019 36(4):209-210
- Cytological features of cutaneous granular cell tumor: A brief reportShweta Pal, Neha Nautiyal, Kriti Kaira, Vivek BharosayJournal of Cytology 2019 36(4):217-218
- Degenerative signet ring cell change in a bile duct brushingRichard L CantleyJournal of Cytology 2019 36(4):211-212
- Sarcina in sputum cytology in a patient of pulmonary tuberculosisBiswajit Dey, Vandana Raphael, Amit Banik, Yookarin KhonglahJournal of Cytology 2019 36(4):219-221
- Malignant triton tumor diagnosed on fine needle aspiration cytologyBiswajit Dey, Adarsh Barwad, Neelaiah Siddaraju, Pampa Ch ToiJournal of Cytology 2019 36(4):213-214
- Pleural effusion associate with rheumatoid arthritis: Diagnostic cluesEnrique Rodriguez-Zarco, Ana Vallejo-Benitez, Concepción Otal-SalaverriJournal of Cytology 2019 36(4):222-223
- Pediatric cochlear implant wear time and early language development.Pediatric cochlear implant wear time and early language development. Cochlear Implants Int. 2019 Sep 29;:1-6 Authors: Gagnon EB, Eskridge H, Brown KD Abstract Objectives: The purpose of this study is to analyze spoken language development in the first year of cochlear implant device use for pediatric recipients under five, and to determine the impact of device wear time on receptive and expressive sp
- Serum Vitamin D Deficiency Is an Independent Risk Factor for Thyroid Eye Disease.Serum Vitamin D Deficiency Is an Independent Risk Factor for Thyroid Eye Disease. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Jul 31;: Authors: Heisel CJ, Riddering AL, Andrews CA, Kahana A Abstract PURPOSE: Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an inflammatory orbitopathy with significant impact on visual function and quality of life. Although studies have shown that patients who are deficient in vitamin D are more
- Radioactive Iodine-Refractory Differentiated Thyroid Cancer and Redifferentiation Therapy.Related ArticlesRadioactive Iodine-Refractory Differentiated Thyroid Cancer and Redifferentiation Therapy. Endocrinol Metab (Seoul). 2019 Sep;34(3):215-225 Authors: Liu J, Liu Y, Lin Y, Liang J Abstract The retained functionality of the sodium iodide symporter (NIS) expressed in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) cells allows the further utilization of post-surgical radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy,
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