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4 between PFs and myocardium. Magnetization transfer ratio (MTR) appeared higher in the cardiac tissue (MTR = 44.7 ± 3.5%) than in the PFs (MTR = 25.2 ± 6.3%).

MT significantly improves contrast between PFs and ventricular myocardium and appears promising for imaging the 3D architecture of the Purkinje network.
MT significantly improves contrast between PFs and ventricular myocardium and appears promising for imaging the 3D architecture of the Purkinje network.
To develop a robust amine chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) physical phantom, validate the temporal stability, and create a supporting software for automatic image processing and quality assurance.

The phantom was designed as an assembled laser-cut acrylic rack and 18 vials of phantom solutions, prepared with different pHs, glycine concentrations, and gadolinium concentrations. We evaluated glycine concentrations using ultraviolet absorbance for 70days and measured the pH, relaxation rates, and CEST contrast for 94days after preparation. We used Spearman's correlation to determine if glycine degraded over time. Linear regression and Bland-Altman analysis were performed between baseline and follow-up measurements of pH and MRI properties.

No degradation of glycine was observed (p > 0.05). The pH and MRI measurements stayed stable for 3months and showed high consistency across time points (R
 = 1.00 for pH, R
, R
, and CEST contrast), which was further validated by the Bland-Altman plots. Examples of automatically generated reports are provided.

We designed a physical phantom for amine CEST-MRI, which is easy to assemble and transfer, holds 18 different solutions, and has excellent short-term chemical and MRI stability. We believe this robust phantom will facilitate the development of novel sequences and cross-scanners validations.
We designed a physical phantom for amine CEST-MRI, which is easy to assemble and transfer, holds 18 different solutions, and has excellent short-term chemical and MRI stability. We believe this robust phantom will facilitate the development of novel sequences and cross-scanners validations.
Cyclic neutropenia is a disease that causes a neutropenic decrease in peripheral blood in a cycle of about 21days. It is a rare hereditary disorder with an estimated incidence of 0.5-1 cases per million population. The absolute neutrophil count can drop to zero, and neutropenic nadir may last for 3-5 days. This is a rare disease, and there are few reports of abdominal surgery in cyclic neutropenia patients; thus, we report this case of neutrophil count fluctuation and perioperative management.

A 31-year-old man with cyclic neutropenia was transferred to our hospital complaining of right season rib pain, but no rebound tenderness. His C-reactive protein was elevated (4.37mg/L) and computed tomography revealed a large number of small stones in the gallbladder body and an incarceration in the gallbladder neck. BMS-232632 concentration He was diagnosed with acute cholecystitis. BMS-232632 concentration Ideally, surgical intervention should have been performed immediately, but because his neutrophil count was 300/μL, endoscopic naso-gallbladder drainage was performed and he was provided antibiotics until his neutrophil count increased to acceptable levels. link2 Three days after admission, his neutrophil count had increased and laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed. For one week after the operation, antibiotics were administered; he had an uneventful postoperative recovery. He was discharged on the seventh postoperative day and provided an oral antibiotic.

Infection can be serious in patients with cyclic neutropenia, and it is therefore, important to determine the timing of surgery and to apply appropriate perioperative management with drainage and antibiotic administration.
Infection can be serious in patients with cyclic neutropenia, and it is therefore, important to determine the timing of surgery and to apply appropriate perioperative management with drainage and antibiotic administration.
The radiohybrid (rh) prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-targeted ligand [
F]Ga-rhPSMA-7 has previously been clinically assessed and demonstrated promising results for PET-imaging of prostate cancer. The ligand is present as a mixture of four stereoisomers ([
F]Ga-rhPSMA-7.1, - 7.2, - 7.3 and - 7.4) and after a preclinical isomer selection process, [
F]Ga-rhPSMA-7.3 has entered formal clinical trials. Here we report on the establishment of a fully automated production process for large-scale production of [
F]Ga-rhPSMA-7/ -7.3 under GMP conditions (EudraLex).

[
F]Fluoride in highly enriched [
O]H
O was retained on a strong anion exchange cartridge, rinsed with anhydrous acetonitrile and subsequently eluted with a solution of [K
 ⊂ 2.2.2]OH
in anhydrous acetonitrile into a reactor containing Ga-rhPSMA ligand and oxalic acid in DMSO.
F-for-
F isotopic exchange at the Silicon-Fluoride Acceptor (SiFA) was performed at room temperature, followed by dilution with buffer and cartridge-based puSMA-targeted ligands. Due to its simplicity, speed and robustness the development of further SiFA-based radiopharmaceuticals is highly promising and can be of far-reaching importance for future theranostic concepts.
This investigation demonstrates that 18F-for-19F isotopic exchange is well suited for the fast, efficient and reliable automated routine production of 18F-labeled PSMA-targeted ligands. Due to its simplicity, speed and robustness the development of further SiFA-based radiopharmaceuticals is highly promising and can be of far-reaching importance for future theranostic concepts.Radiotherapy (RT) is rarely used in the palliative management of muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). This survey aims to explore current care patterns within the Italian Radiation Oncologist community on this topic. In 2020, the uro-oncological study group of the Italian Association of Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology (AIRO) conducted a survey evaluating the RT role in advanced MIBC. An electronic questionnaire was administered online to the society members asking for general considerations, patients' selection, and aim of the treatment, RT schedule and practical consideration, past and future perspective. Sixty-one questionnaires were returned (33% response rate). Most responders (62.30%) declared to work in a Center with a multidisciplinary uro-oncological team, and 8.20% to evaluate more than 20 patients with MIBC/year for palliative RT. Elderly patients were the most frequently evaluated (46.7%) and life expectancy was the most common selection criteria (44.60%). Thirty Gy in 10 fractions (58.9%), whole bladder as GTV (62.5%), PTV isotropic margins of 1.5-2 cm (44.6%) and IMRT/VMAT technique (58.14%) were the most common treatment choices. Patients amenable for bladder palliative RT were most commonly referred by the urologist (43.86%) or the multidisciplinary team (38%). The reported main reasons for the low involvement of radiation oncologist in the management of MIBC patients were low attention to the palliative setting in bladder cancer (37.5%); radiation oncologist not involved in the management of these patients (32.1%); cases not discussed in the multidisciplinary board (26.8%). This survey illustrated the current use of palliative RT for patients with advanced MIBC in Italy and suggested the need for a greater involvement of radiation oncologists in their management.The differences in aortic root geometry associated with various valve-sparing root replacement (VSRR) techniques have not fully been understood. We evaluated the root configuration of current VSRR techniques by developing in vitro test apparatus. Six fresh porcine hearts were used for each model. The aortic root remodeling control group involved replacement of the ascending aorta with diameter reduction of sino-tubular junction (STJ) (C1). The aortic valve reimplantation control group involved replacement of the ascending aorta alone (C2). VSRR included remodeling without (RM) or with annuloplasty (RM + A) and reimplantation with a tube (RI) or a handmade neo-Valsalva graft (RI + V). The root geometry of each model in response to closing hydraulic pressures of 80 and 120 mmHg was investigated using echocardiography. Among the VSRR models, RM yielded the largest aorto-ventricular junction (AVJ), which was similar to those in non-VSRR models [mean AVJ diameter (mm) at 80 mmHg; RM = 25.1 ± 1.5, RM + A = 20.9 ± 0.7, RI = 20.7 ± 0.9, RI + V = 20.8 ± 0.4]. BMS-232632 concentration RI + V yielded the largest Valsalva size and largest ratio of Valsalva/AVJ, which was similar to the control group [mean Valsalva diameter (mm) at 80 mmHg; RM = 28.4 ± 1.4, RM + A = 25.8 ± 1.3, RI = 23.6 ± 1.0, RI + V = 30.5 ± 0.8, ratio of Valsalva/AVJ at 80 mmHg; RM = 1.14 ± 0.06, RM + A = 1.24 ± 0.06, RI = 1.15 ± 0.06, RI + V = 1.47 ± 0.05]. The STJ diameter at 80 mmHg was numerically smaller with RM + A (22.4 ± 1.2 mm) than with RM (24.8 ± 2.3 mm, p = 0.11). There were no significant differences in AVJ, Valsalva, or STJ distensibility or ellipticity between procedures. link3 Current modifications, including annuloplasty for remodeling or reimplantation in the setting of neo-Valsalva graft, yield near-physiological root geometries.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has placed a great burden on critical care services worldwide. Data regarding critically ill COVID-19 patients and their demand of critical care services outside of initial COVID-19 epicenters are lacking. This study described clinical characteristics and outcomes of critically ill COVID-19 patients and the capacity of a COVID-19-dedicated intensive care unit (ICU) in Kobe, Japan.

This retrospective observational study included critically ill COVID-19 patients admitted to a 14-bed COVID-19-dedicated ICU in Kobe between March 3, 2020 and June 21, 2020. Clinical and daily ICU occupancy data were obtained from electrical medical records. The last follow-up day was June 28, 2020.

Of 32 patients included, the median hospital follow-up period was 27 (interquartile range 19-50) days. The median age was 68 (57-76) years; 23 (72%) were men and 25 (78%) had at least one comorbidity. Nineteen (59%) patients received invasive mechanical ventilation for a median duration of 14 (8-27) days. Until all patients were discharged from the ICU on June 5, 2020, the median daily ICU occupancy was 50% (36-71%). As of June 28, 2020, six (19%) died during hospitalization. Of 26 (81%) survivors, 23 (72%) were discharged from the hospital and three (9%) remained in the hospital.

During the first months of the outbreak in Kobe, most critically ill patients were men aged ≥ 60years with at least one comorbidity and on mechanical ventilation; the ICU capacity was not strained, and the case-fatality rate was 19%.
During the first months of the outbreak in Kobe, most critically ill patients were men aged ≥ 60 years with at least one comorbidity and on mechanical ventilation; the ICU capacity was not strained, and the case-fatality rate was 19%.
This study confirms a high level of metabolic resistance to the herbicide chlorsulfuron, inherited by a single dominant gene in a sorghum genotype (GL-1). link2 Chlorsulfuron, an acetolactate synthase (ALS)-inhibitor, effectively controls post-emergence grass and broadleaf weeds but is not registered for use in sorghum because of crop injury. The objectives of this study were to characterize the inheritance and mechanism of chlorsulfuron resistance in the sorghum genotype GL-1. link2 Chlorsulfuron dose-response experiments were conducted using GL-1 along with BTx623 (susceptible check), and Pioneer 84G62 (commercial sorghum hybrid). The F
and F
progeny were generated by crossing GL-1 with BTx623. link3 To assess if the target site alterations bestow resistance, the ALS gene, the molecular target of chlorsulfuron, was sequenced from GL-1. link3 The role of cytochrome P450 (CYP) in metabolizing chlorsulfuron, using malathion, a CYP-inhibitor was tested. The chlorsulfuron dose-response assay indicated that GL-1 and F
progeny were ~ 20-fold more resistant to chlorsulfuron relative to BTx623.
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