Optimal image guided radiation therapy strategy for organs at risk sparing in radiotherapy of the prostate including pelvic lymph nodes

Purpose of this study was to quantify the OAR dose for different position correction strategies, and to determine which strategy is most optimal for treating patients on the prostate and pelvic lymph nodes.

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Radiculomegaly: a case report of this rare dental finding with review of the associated oculo-facio-cardio-dental syndrome

Publication date: Available online 28 February 2018
Source:Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology
Author(s): Molly Housley Smith, Donald M. Cohen, Indraneel Bhattacharyya, Nadim M. Islam, Deeba Kashtwari
Background: Radiculomegaly, or root gigantism, is a rare dental abnormality with important clinical implications. It is highly specific for oculo-facio-cardio-dental syndrome (OFCD), which places dentists at the forefront of diagnosis for this syndrome. Only one case of non-syndromic radiculomegaly has been reported in the literature since the description of OFCD in 1996. We present the second confirmed, non-syndromic/non-familial case and review the literature for dental treatments in patients with this dental finding. Methods: A review of the English-language literature was performed within PubMed for patients with radiculomegaly or OFCD. Teeth affected by radiculomegaly, gender, oro-dental findings, presence of OFCD syndrome, and dental treatment methods were recorded. Results: Sixty-seven cases of radiculomegaly and 92 OFCD cases were found in the literature. Only one confirmed case of non-syndromic/non-familial radiculomegaly existed prior to our report. Ten cases reported dental treatment or treatment plan details, and even fewer detailed the specific methods. Conclusions: Because dental anomalies, especially radiculomegaly, are a primary feature of OFCD, dentists should be aware of the clinical and radiographic features. Radiculomegaly poses a distinct challenge to dentists, and reports of dental therapy provided to these patients are sparse. Early diagnosis of the syndrome may prevent dental challenges and improve prognosis.



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Dual-Energy Computed Tomography–Based Display of Bone Marrow Edema in Incidental Vertebral Compression Fractures: Diagnostic Accuracy and Characterization in Oncological Patients Undergoing Routine Staging Computed Tomography

Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of virtual noncalcium (VNCa) dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) reconstructions enabling visualization of bone marrow edema for characterization of incidental thoracolumbar compression fractures in routine thoracoabdominal staging computed tomography (CT). Materials and Methods We retrospectively analyzed 51 oncological patients without suspected fracture or indicative complaints presenting at least 1 thoracolumbar compression fracture on routine thoracoabdominal staging DECT who had been examined between October 2015 and June 2017 using third-generation dual-source CT, had a previous CT within 3 months before, and also had undergone additional magnetic resonance imaging within 14 days, which served as the standard of reference. Three independent and blinded radiologists initially evaluated all vertebrae on conventional grayscale DECT series; after at least 8 weeks, observers reevaluated all cases using grayscale and color-coded VNCa DECT images. The age of each fracture was determined as either acute, chronic, or inconclusive. Specificity, sensitivity, and intraobserver and interobserver agreements were calculated taking into account clustering. Results A total of 98 vertebral compression fractures were detected in 51 patients (20 women, 31 men; median of 1 fracture per patient). The reference standard defined 45 as acute and 53 as chronic. For identification of only acute fractures (cutoff 1), the combination of grayscale and VNCa image series showed a higher sensitivity (91% vs 47%; P

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How effective and cost-effective are innovative combinatorial technologies and practices for supporting older people with long-term conditions to remain well in the community? An evaluation protocol for an NHS Test Bed in North West England

Introduction

The Lancashire and Cumbria Innovation Alliance (LCIA) Test Bed is a partnership between the National Health Service in England, industry (led by Philips) and Lancaster University. Through the implementation of a combination of innovative health technologies and practices, it aims to determine the most effective and cost-effective ways of supporting frail older people with long-term conditions to remain well in the community. Among the Test Bed’s objectives are to improve patient activation and the ability of older people to self-care at home, reduce healthcare system utilisation, and deliver increased workforce productivity.

Methods and analysis

Patients aged 55 years and over are recruited to four cohorts defined by their risk of hospital admission, with long-term conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dementia, diabetes and heart failure. The programme is determined on an individual basis, with a range of technologies available. The evaluation is adopting a two-phase approach: phase 1 includes a bespoke patient survey and a mass matched control analysis; and phase 2 is using observational interviews with patients, and weekly diaries, action learning meetings and focus groups with members of staff and other key stakeholders. Phase 1 data analysis consists of a statistical evaluation of the effectiveness of the programme. A health economic analysis of its costs and associated cost changes will be undertaken. Phase 2 data will be analysed thematically with the aid of Atlas.ti qualitative software. The evaluation is located within a logic model framework, to consider the processes, management and participation that may have implications for the Test Bed’s success.

Ethics and dissemination

The LCIA Test Bed evaluation has received ethical approval from the Health Research Authority and Lancaster University’s Faculty of Health and Medicine Research Ethics Committee. A range of dissemination methods are adopted, including deliberative panels to validate findings and develop outcomes for policy and practice.

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Where is the evidence for automated triage apps?

Armstrong describes the rush by private firms to transition a clinical decision support system on to our mobile phones.1 This merely adds another layer of uncertainty to an already hazy field of...

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The international WAO/EAACI guideline for the management of hereditary angioedema – the 2017 revision and update

Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) is a rare and disabling disease. Early diagnosis and appropriate therapy are essential. This update and revision of the global guideline for HAE provides up-to-date consensus recomm...

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Breast cancer and lymphoma treatments save lives, but may make heart failure more likely for some

Patients with a history of breast cancer or lymphoma were more than three times as likely to develop heart failure - a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs - compared with a similar group of patients who did not...

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New insights into treating a rare leukaemia

A study at Children's Hospital Los Angeles is shedding new light on the best therapeutic approach for a rare and aggressive leukaemia called mixed phenotype acute leukaemia (MPAL). The study - a quantitative synthesis of 20 years of scientific literature...

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TOP3B: A Novel Candidate Gene in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy?

Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) is characterized by seizures, severe cognitive abnormalities, and behavior impairments. These features could evolve over time and get worse, especially when the encephalopathy is pharmacoresistant. Thus, genetic studies should provide a better understanding of infantile epilepsy syndromes. Herein, we investigate the genetics of JME in a consanguineous family analyzing the copy number variations detected using over 700 K SNP arrays. We identified a 254-kb deletion in the 22q11.2 region, including only the TOP3B gene, detected in the patient and her father. TOP3B encodes a topoisomerase DNA (III) β protein and has been implicated in several neurological diseases such as schizophrenia and autism. In this study, we discuss the implication of the 22q11.2 region in neurodevelopmental disorders and the association of TOP3B with epilepsy.
Cytogenet Genome Res

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Morphological changes of hair melanosomes by aging

Summary

Various changes appear in hair by aging and graying is the most remarkable one. Changes in melanocytes have been well studied as the cause, however, little is known about the change of melanosomes which have a role of carrying melanin pigments into hair shafts. Using pigmented hairs of Japanese females from their age of 4 to 75, I isolated melanosomes and observed them. As a result, I found a significant change in the morphology of hair melanosomes with age. They were ellipsoidal on the whole and there was no age dependence in the major axis, while the minor axis significantly increased and its frequency distribution broadened with age. The anticipated volume of the melanosome of the oldest person hairs was about twice larger than that of child hairs. This enlargement of melanosome seems to be a cause of the age-related color change of pigmented hairs from brown to black.

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Seroclearance of hepatitis B surface antigen following hepatitis E exacerbation on chronic hepatitis E and B dual infection in a renal transplant recipient: a case report

Hepatitis E virus infection usually causes an acute and self-resolving hepatitis. In areas where chronic hepatitis B virus infection is prevalent, acute hepatitis E virus superinfection on chronic hepatitis B ...

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IJMS, Vol. 19, Pages 689: Gonad Transcriptome Analysis of High-Temperature-Treated Females and High-Temperature-Induced Sex-Reversed Neomales in Nile Tilapia

IJMS, Vol. 19, Pages 689: Gonad Transcriptome Analysis of High-Temperature-Treated Females and High-Temperature-Induced Sex-Reversed Neomales in Nile Tilapia

International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms19030689

Authors: Li Sun Jian Teng Yan Zhao Ning Li Hui Wang Xiang Ji

Background: Nowadays, the molecular mechanisms governing TSD (temperature-dependent sex determination) or GSD + TE (genotypic sex determination + temperature effects) remain a mystery in fish. Methods: We developed three all-female families of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), and the family with the highest male ratio after high-temperature treatment was used for transcriptome analysis. Results: First, gonadal histology analysis indicated that the histological morphology of control females (CF) was not significantly different from that of high-temperature-treated females (TF) at various development stages. However, the high-temperature treatment caused a lag of spermatogenesis in high-temperature-induced neomales (IM). Next, we sequenced the transcriptome of CF, TF, and IM Nile tilapia. 79, 11,117, and 11,000 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were detected in the CF–TF, CF–IM, and TF–IM comparisons, respectively, and 44 DEGs showed identical expression changes in the CF–TF and CF–IM comparisons. Principal component analysis (PCA) indicated that three individuals in CF and three individuals in TF formed a cluster, and three individuals in IM formed a distinct cluster, which confirmed that the gonad transcriptome profile of TF was similar to that of CF and different from that of IM. Finally, six sex-related genes were validated by qRT-PCR. Conclusions: This study identifies a number of genes that may be involved in GSD + TE, which will be useful for investigating the molecular mechanisms of TSD or GSD + TE in fish.

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CCGs try to block expansion of Babylon’s GP at Hand service

A fresh row has broken out over the rollout of the GP at Hand digital primary care service, after the company behind the scheme said that it was being blocked from expanding by “vested interests”...

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“Inverted Figure 3” sign of periampullary carcinoma

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Computed tomography findings after radiofrequency ablation in locally advanced pancreatic cancer

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of the study was to provide a systematic evaluation of the computed tomography(CT) findings after radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in locally advanced pancreatic cancer(LAPC).

Methods

Eighteen patients with intra-operative RFA-treated LAPC were included in a prospective case series. All CT-scans performed prior to RFA and 1 week and 3 months of post-RFA, according to standard regimen, were assessed by two radiologists in consensus, using standardized radiological scoring lists.

Results

51 CT-scans were assessed. One week after RFA, the ablation zone was visible in all patients as a (partially) sharply defined (83%), heterogeneous area (94%). At 3 months of follow-up, the ablation zone was completely invaded by tumor in 67% of patients and still present, but decreased in 33%. In two patients (11%), local thrombosis and/or occlusion of the superior mesenteric vein occurred. The occlusions persisted without clinical consequences and the thrombosis disappeared. A peripancreatic fluid collection was visible 1 week after RFA in 3 patients, wherein the ablation zone extended ventrally outside of the pancreas.

Conclusions

Directly after RFA for LAPC, a well-defined ablation zone is visible on CT-imaging. This ablation zone is usually replaced by tumor ingrowth after 3 months. Moreover, the ablation zone regularly included vascular structures, with rare asymptomatic venous occlusion or thrombosis and without adverse effects on arteries.

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Arming Teachers Is Not a Good Option

The President’s suggestion is not being informed by the existing data on both mass shootings and what terminates them

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Radiologists can future-proof themselves by embracing 3D visualization

There are many new applications for imaging data, and radiologists need to...

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Childhood in Syria

bmj;360/feb28_7/k942/FAF1faBassam Khabieh/ReutersWounded children, who are among the 12 000 civilian casualties of the Syrian regime’s month long siege, are treated in a dilapidated hospital in...

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Very unusual case of cauda equina syndrome after primary peritoneal carcinoma - due to the rarity of brain metastas… https://t.co/FctU8wF1By

Very unusual case of cauda equina syndrome after primary peritoneal carcinoma - due to the rarity of brain metastas… https://t.co/FctU8wF1By

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Jason Leitch: Three chords and the tooth

bmj;360/feb28_6/k832/FAF1faDuncan SmithBiographyJason Leitch is a dentist and oral surgeon whose career took a fresh turn after he spent a year at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and...

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Re: Low-Dose Radioactive Iodine Ablation Is Sufficient in Patients With Small Papillary Thyroid Cancer Having Minor Extrathyroidal Extension and Central Lymph Node Metastasis (T3 N1a).

Re: Low-Dose Radioactive Iodine Ablation Is Sufficient in Patients With Small Papillary Thyroid Cancer Having Minor Extrathyroidal Extension and Central Lymph Node Metastasis (T3 N1a).

Clin Nucl Med. 2018 Feb 27;:

Authors: Piccardo A, Giovanella L

PMID: 29485434 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Response of Retinoic Acid in Patients with Radioactive Iodine-Refractory Thyroid Cancer: A Meta-Analysis.

Response of Retinoic Acid in Patients with Radioactive Iodine-Refractory Thyroid Cancer: A Meta-Analysis.

Oncol Res Treat. 2018;41(3):100-104

Authors: Pak K, Shin S, Kim SJ, Kim IJ, Chang S, Koo P, Kwak J, Kim JH

Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the response of retinoic acid (RA) in radioactive iodine (RAI)-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC).
METHODS: Systematic searches of MEDLINE (from inception to December 2016) and of EMBASE (from inception to December 2016) were performed for English-language publications on thyroid cancer treated with RA. Studies were classified according to the response criteria used: (1) 123I or 131I whole body scintigraphy (WBS), (2) serum thyroglobulin (Tg) level, (3) the response evaluation criteria in solid tumors (RECIST) version 1.0, and (4) World Health Organization (WHO) criteria.
RESULTS: Disease response rates as determined by WBS ranged widely between 6.2% and 46.1% with a pooled disease response rate of 27.6% (95% confidence interval: 21.7-34.0%). Response rates as determined by Tg level ranged from 56.6% to 83.3% (pooled response rate 61.3% (51.0-70.9%)), RECIST response rates from 0% to 45.5% (pooled response rate 17.0% (1.4-44.5%)), and according to WHO criteria, the pooled response rate was 30.8% (12.7-52.7%).
CONCLUSIONS: A minority of patients with RAI-refractory DTC respond to RA treatment.

PMID: 29485411 [PubMed - in process]

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Risk stratification of 282 differentiated thyroid cancers found incidentally in 1369 total thyroidectomies according to the 2015 ATA guidelines; implications for management and treatment.

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Risk stratification of 282 differentiated thyroid cancers found incidentally in 1369 total thyroidectomies according to the 2015 ATA guidelines; implications for management and treatment.

Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2018 Feb 27;:1-6

Authors: Christakis I, Dimas S, Kafetzis ID, Roukounakis N

Abstract
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence of incidental differentiated thyroid carcinoma in thyroid operations for a benign preoperative diagnosis, to identify the risk factors involved and to risk stratify the cancer patients according to the 2015 American Thyroid Association (ATA) guidelines. Materials and methods The study was a retrospective review of all thyroidectomy operations performed in a single institution (January 2004 to January 2009). We excluded patients with a preoperative diagnosis of thyroid malignancy. Results Incidental differentiated thyroid carcinoma was diagnosed in 282/1369 patients (21%). The incidental group had a significantly higher number of males (19% vs 14%, P = 0.033) and a higher number of patients with histopathological evidence of thyroiditis (35% vs 25%, P = 0.004). There was a higher number of lymph nodes present in the incidental group but numbers did not reach statistical significance (17% vs 13%, P = 0.079). There were 270 cases in the ATA low-risk group (96%) and 12 cases in the ATA intermediate-risk group (4%). Patients with an ATA intermediate risk had a statistically higher number of capsule invasion, extrathyroidal extension and angioinvasion (P < 0.001, P < 0.001 and P < 0.001, respectively). Overall, 22% of patients with an incidental differentiated thyroid carcinoma should be considered for radioactive iodine 131I treatment. 29 of the 191 patients in American Joint Committee on Cancer stage I should be considered for radioactive iodine treatment (15%). Conclusions Males and patients with thyroiditis are at a higher risk for an incidental differentiated thyroid carcinoma. One of every five of patients diagnosed with cancer will need radioactive iodine treatment, even some patients with stage I disease.

PMID: 29484944 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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A Novel Pathologic Variant in OTOF in an Iranian Family Segregating Hereditary Hearing Loss.

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A Novel Pathologic Variant in OTOF in an Iranian Family Segregating Hereditary Hearing Loss.

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018 Feb 01;:194599818759007

Authors: Tabatabaiefar MA, Pourreza MR, Tahmasebi P, Saki N, Hashemzadeh Chaleshtori M, Salehi R, Mohammadi-Asl J

Abstract
Objective Hearing loss (HL) is the most common sensory-neural defect and the most heterogeneous trait in humans, with the involvement of >100 genes, which make a molecular diagnosis problematic. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) is a new strategy that can overcome this problem. Study Design Descriptive experimental study. Setting Diagnostic laboratory. Subjects and Methods A comprehensive family history was obtained, and clinical evaluations and pedigree analysis were performed in a family with multiple individuals with HL. As the first tier, GJB2 was sequenced, and genetic linkage analysis of DFNB1A/B was performed to rule out the most common cause of the disease. Targeted NGS was used to unravel the molecular etiology of the disease in the HL-associated genes in the proband. Two homozygous variants remained in OTOF after proper filtration. Cosegregation and in silico analysis were done. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) was accomplished via linkage analysis and direct sequencing of the pathogenic variant. Results Clinical evaluations suggested autosomal recessive nonsyndromic HL. Two homozygous variants, c.367G>A (p.Gly123Ser) and c.1392+1G>A, were identified in cis status. c.1392+1G>A met the criteria for being pathogenic according to the variant interpretation guideline of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics. PGD was successfully performed to prevent the recurrence of the disease in the related family. Conclusion A novel OTOF mutation causing HL was identified. Here, we report the effectiveness of the combined application of targeted NGS and PGD in diagnosis and prevention of hereditary HL.

PMID: 29484972 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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A Multidisciplinary Approach to a Pediatric Difficult Airway Simulation Course.

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A Multidisciplinary Approach to a Pediatric Difficult Airway Simulation Course.

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018 Feb 01;:194599818758993

Authors: Lind MM, Corridore M, Sheehan C, Moore-Clingenpeel M, Maa T

Abstract
Objective To design and assess an advanced pediatric airway management course, through simulation-based team training and with multiple disciplines, to emphasize communication and cooperation across subspecialties and to provide a common skill set and knowledge base. Methods Trainees from anesthesiology, emergency medicine, critical care, pediatric surgery, and otolaryngology at a tertiary children's hospital participated in a 1-day workshop emphasizing airway skills and complex airway simulations. Small groups were multidisciplinary to promote teamwork. Participants completed pre- and postworkshop questionnaires. Results Thirty-nine trainees participated over the 3-year study period. Compared with their precourse responses, participants' postcourse responses indicated either agreement or strong agreement that the multidisciplinary format (1) helped in the development of team communication skills and (2) was preferred over single-discipline training. Improvement in confidence in managing critical airway situations and in advanced airway management skills was significant ( P < .05). Eighty-one percent of participants had improved confidence in following the hospital's critical airway protocol, and 64% were better able to locate advanced airway management equipment. Discussion Multiple subspecialists manage pediatric respiratory failure, where successful care requires complex handoffs and teamwork. Multidisciplinary education to teach advanced airway management, teamwork, and communication skills is practical and preferred by learners and is possible to achieve despite differences in experience. Future study is required to better understand the impact of this course on patient care outcomes. Implications for Practice Implementation of a pediatric difficult airway course through simulation-based team training is feasible and preferred by learners among multiple disciplines. A multidisciplinary approach exposes previously unrecognized knowledge gaps and allows for better communication and collaboration among the fields.

PMID: 29484924 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Palliative Head and Neck Cancer Treatment for Asymptomatic Disease.

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Palliative Head and Neck Cancer Treatment for Asymptomatic Disease.

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018 Feb 01;:194599818761861

Authors: Yerramilli D, Kovatch KJ, Chan AW, Swiecicki P, Margalit DN, Shuman AG

PMID: 29484923 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Antithrombotic Therapy for Venous Thromboembolism and Prevention of Thrombosis in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: State of the Art Review.

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Antithrombotic Therapy for Venous Thromboembolism and Prevention of Thrombosis in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: State of the Art Review.

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018 Feb 01;:194599818756599

Authors: Cramer JD, Shuman AG, Brenner MJ

Abstract
Objective The aim of this report is to present a cohesive evidence-based approach to reducing venous thromboembolism (VTE) in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. VTE prevention includes deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Despite national efforts in VTE prevention, guidelines do not exist for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery in the United States. Data Sources PubMed/MEDLINE. Review Methods A comprehensive review of literature pertaining to VTE in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery was performed, identifying data on incidence of thrombotic complications and the outcomes of regimens for thromboprophylaxis. Data were then synthesized and compared with other surgical specialties. Conclusions We identified 29 articles: 1 prospective cohort study and 28 retrospective studies. The overall prevalence of VTE in otolaryngology appears lower than that of most other surgical specialties. The Caprini system allows effective individualized risk stratification for VTE prevention in otolaryngology. Mechanical and chemoprophylaxis ("dual thromboprophylaxis") is recommended for patients with a Caprini score ≥7 or patients with a Caprini score of 5 or 6 who undergo major head and neck surgery, when prolonged hospital stay is anticipated or mobility is limited. For patients with a Caprini score of 5 or 6, we recommend dual thromboprophylaxis or mechanical prophylaxis alone. Patients with a Caprini score ≤4 should receive mechanical prophylaxis alone. Implications for Practice Otolaryngologists should consider an individualized and risk-stratified plan for perioperative thromboprophylaxis in every patient. The risk of bleeding must be weighed against the risk of VTE when deciding on chemoprophylaxis.

PMID: 29484922 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Music Appreciation after Cochlear Implantation in Adult Patients: A Systematic Review.

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Music Appreciation after Cochlear Implantation in Adult Patients: A Systematic Review.

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018 Feb 01;:194599818760559

Authors: Riley PE, Ruhl DS, Camacho M, Tolisano AM

Abstract
Objective The cochlear implant (CI) improves quality of life for people who are severely and profoundly deafened, allowing implantees to perceive speech at levels similar to those of individuals with normal hearing. However, patients with CIs generally report a reduced appreciation of music after implantation. We aimed to systematically review the English-language literature for studies evaluating music enjoyment and perception among adult patients with CIs. Data Sources A systematic review of PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase, and the Cochrane Library. Review Methods The PRISMA statement was utilized to identify English-language studies reporting music appreciation among adults with CIs. Two independent reviewers performed searches through May 2017. Included studies investigated parameters related to music enjoyment and music perception, including (1) pitch and timbre perception, (2) noise-canceling algorithms, and (3) the presence of dissonant chords, lyrics, or visual cues. Results A total of 508 articles were screened for relevance. Forty-one full-text articles were evaluated, and 18 met final inclusion criteria. Studies used heterogeneous methods of outcome measurement for identifying music appreciation. The outcome measures suggest that rhythm and lyrics are important components of enjoyment. Patients with CIs had difficulty with pitch and timbre perception. Conclusion The heterogeneous outcome measures identified in this systematic review suggest that rhythm and lyrics are important components of enjoyment, while patients with CIs had difficulty with pitch and timbre perception. Because there is no standardized reporting metric for music appreciation among adult patients with CIs, a standardized validated outcome-measuring tool is warranted.

PMID: 29484920 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Equality Promotes Wellness.

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Equality Promotes Wellness.

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018 Feb 01;:194599818760260

Authors: Chandrasekhar SS

Abstract
Women otolaryngologists face issues that interfere with their wellness on a regular basis. Over the course of my career-in positions of leadership in academic practice and at the Academy's Board of Governors and Women in Otolaryngology Section and as past president of the AAO-HNS/F-I have had experiences and observations that I feel can help move the needle forward on these very important conversations.

PMID: 29484918 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Audiometric Testing Guideline Adherence in Children Undergoing Tympanostomy Tubes: A Population-Based Study.

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Audiometric Testing Guideline Adherence in Children Undergoing Tympanostomy Tubes: A Population-Based Study.

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018 Feb 01;:194599818760562

Authors: Beyea JA, Rosen E, Stephens T, Nguyen P, Hall SF

Abstract
Objective Tympanostomy tube (TT) insertion is the most common ambulatory surgery performed on children. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Founda-tion (AAO-HNSF) Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) recommend hearing testing for all pediatric TT candidates. The aim of this study was to assess audiometric testing in this population. Study Design Retrospective population-based cohort study. Setting All hospitals in the Canadian province of Ontario. Subjects and Methods All patients 12 years of age and younger who underwent at least 1 TT procedure between January 1993 and June 2016. The primary outcomes were the percentage of patients who underwent a hearing test within 1 year before and/or 1 year after surgery. Results A total of 316,599 bilateral TT procedures were performed during the study period (1993 to 2016). Presurgical hearing tests increased from 55.7% to 74.9%, and postsurgical hearing tests increased from 42.2% to 68.9%. Younger surgeons demonstrated a greater adherence to the CPGs (relative risk [RR], 1.22; 95% CI, 1.08-1.38; P = .001). Remarkably, there was not a spike in preoperative hearing tests following the introduction of the CPGs in 2013 (RR, 1.12; 95% CI, 0.85-1.47; P = .432). Presurgical hearing testing ranged from 26.1% to 83.5% across health regions. Conclusion In this cohort of children who underwent TT placement, the trends of preoperative and postoperative audiometric testing are increasing but are still lower than recommended by the CPGs, despite a tripling of practicing audiologists. This study describes the current state of testing in Ontario and highlights issues of access to audiology services, possible parent preferences, and the importance of ongoing continuing medical education for all health care practitioners.

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The Otolaryngologist's Role in Providing Gender-Affirming Care: An Opportunity for Improved Education and Training.

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The Otolaryngologist's Role in Providing Gender-Affirming Care: An Opportunity for Improved Education and Training.

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018 Feb 01;:194599818758270

Authors: Chaiet SR, Yoshikawa N, Sturm A, Flanary V, Ishman S, Streed CG

Abstract
Currently, there are limited resources and training available for otolaryngologists and otolaryngology practice personnel to provide gender-affirming care for transgender or gender nonconforming patients. This unique patient population may present to our offices for gender-specific care or with complaints of the ear, nose, and throat unrelated to gender identity. Our current practice has unintentional but direct consequences on our patients care, as transgender patients often report negative experiences in the healthcare setting related to their gender identity. The absence of resources and training is also seen in other specialties. Physicians who create an environment where patients of all gender identities feel welcome can better meet their patients' health care needs. In addition, otolaryngologists can play a role in easing the gender dysphoria experienced by transgender patients. We suggest educational content should be created for and made available to otolaryngologists and office staff to provide gender-affirming care.

PMID: 29484914 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Cancers, Vol. 10, Pages 62: Tumor Resistance against ALK Targeted Therapy-Where It Comes From and Where It Goes

Cancers, Vol. 10, Pages 62: Tumor Resistance against ALK Targeted Therapy-Where It Comes From and Where It Goes

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Authors: Geeta Sharma Ines Mota Luca Mologni Enrico Patrucco Carlo Gambacorti-Passerini Roberto Chiarle

Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) is a validated molecular target in several ALK-rearranged malignancies, particularly in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), which has generated considerable interest and effort in developing ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI). Crizotinib was the first ALK inhibitor to receive FDA approval for ALK-positive NSCLC patients treatment. However, the clinical benefit observed in targeting ALK in NSCLC is almost universally limited by the emergence of drug resistance with a median of occurrence of approximately 10 months after the initiation of therapy. Thus, to overcome crizotinib resistance, second/third-generation ALK inhibitors have been developed and received, or are close to receiving, FDA approval. However, even when treated with these new inhibitors tumors became resistant, both in vitro and in clinical settings. The elucidation of the diverse mechanisms through which resistance to ALK TKI emerges, has informed the design of novel therapeutic strategies to improve patients disease outcome. This review summarizes the currently available knowledge regarding ALK physiologic function/structure and neoplastic transforming role, as well as an update on ALK inhibitors and resistance mechanisms along with possible therapeutic strategies that may overcome the development of resistance.

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Biosensors, Vol. 8, Pages 18: A Real-Time Thermal Self-Elimination Method for Static Mode Operated Freestanding Piezoresistive Microcantilever-Based Biosensors

Biosensors, Vol. 8, Pages 18: A Real-Time Thermal Self-Elimination Method for Static Mode Operated Freestanding Piezoresistive Microcantilever-Based Biosensors

Biosensors doi: 10.3390/bios8010018

Authors: Yu-Fu Ku Long-Sun Huang Yi-Kuang Yen

Here, we provide a method and apparatus for real-time compensation of the thermal effect of single free-standing piezoresistive microcantilever-based biosensors. The sensor chip contained an on-chip fixed piezoresistor that served as a temperature sensor, and a multilayer microcantilever with an embedded piezoresistor served as a biomolecular sensor. This method employed the calibrated relationship between the resistance and the temperature of piezoresistors to eliminate the thermal effect on the sensor, including the temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) and bimorph effect. From experimental results, the method was verified to reduce the signal of thermal effect from 25.6 μV/°C to 0.3 μV/°C, which was approximately two orders of magnitude less than that before the processing of the thermal elimination method. Furthermore, the proposed approach and system successfully demonstrated its effective real-time thermal self-elimination on biomolecular detection without any thermostat device to control the environmental temperature. This method realizes the miniaturization of an overall measurement system of the sensor, which can be used to develop portable medical devices and microarray analysis platforms.

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Viruses, Vol. 10, Pages 104: Increased Levels of Txa2 Induced by Dengue Virus Infection in IgM Positive Individuals Is Related to the Mild Symptoms of Dengue

Viruses, Vol. 10, Pages 104: Increased Levels of Txa2 Induced by Dengue Virus Infection in IgM Positive Individuals Is Related to the Mild Symptoms of Dengue

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Authors: Eneida Oliveira Stella Colombarolli Camila Nascimento Izabella Batista Jorge Ferreira Daniele Alvarenga Laís de Sousa Rafael Assis Marcele Rocha Érica Alves Carlos Calzavara-Silva

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