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A graph theoretical analysis (GTA) and network-based statistical (NBS) analysis revealed different topological organization and slightly better local segregation of the brain network in healthy participants compared with those in depressive patients with suicidal ideation. We suggest that brain functional connectivity may be affected in depressive patients with suicidal ideation.
Anastomotic leak is a potentially life-threatening complication following esophageal cancer surgery. In this study, we aimed to clarify the efficacy of endoscopic filling with polyglycolic acid (PGA) sheets and fibrin glue for anastomotic leak after esophageal cancer surgery.

Consecutive patients who underwent endoscopic filling with PGA sheets and fibrin glue for anastomotic leak after esophageal cancer surgery between August 2014 and January 2020 were included in the study, with its efficacy retrospectively reviewed. We performed endoscopic filling using two methods (1) filling the fistula with PGA sheets, followed by the application of a fibrinogen and thrombin solution (conventional method) and (2) filling the fistula with PGA sheets pre-soaked in a fibrinogen solution, followed by the application of a thrombin solution (pre-soak method).

A total of 14 patients underwent endoscopic filling procedures within the study period. The endoscopic filling procedures were successfully performed in all cases and no adverse events associated with the procedures were observed. Fistula closure was obtained in 10 (71%) cases. In the 10 successful cases, the median number of procedures was 1 (range 1-3) and the median time from the first procedure to oral intake was 7.5days (range 4-36days). The success rate of the pre-soak method was significantly higher than that of the conventional method (90% vs. 25%, P = 0.041).

Endoscopic filling with PGA sheets and fibrin glue is a safe and effective treatment for the closure of an anastomotic leak. The pre-soak method can achieve successful endoscopic filling.
Endoscopic filling with PGA sheets and fibrin glue is a safe and effective treatment for the closure of an anastomotic leak. The pre-soak method can achieve successful endoscopic filling.
Cancer is a disease that disrupts not only the patient's life, but that of the entire family as well, from a care, organizational, and emotional perspective. Ivacaftor Patients share their experience of illness frequently with their informal caregiver (IC), a partner, son/daughter, friend, volunteer, or any other person in the family or social network who offers to support them during their clinical journey. The purpose of this study was to investigate ICs' still unknown cancer experiences through the stories of IC participants in a Literary Artistic Competition the Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCSS organized, and understand the themes that emerged from their texts and hence, the power of expressive writing.

A qualitative study was carried out on literary texts using Mishler's three levels of narrative analysis thematic (to detect themes and subthemes); structural (to support the thematic level), and performative (to understand the narratives' meaning). In addition, the narratives were classifin this study led the authors to hypothesize that expressive writing benefit ICs with respect to the possibility of sharing their experiences with others and giving evidence of their role. Their stories are a testimony that can help those who face a similar experience.
Novels and autopathographies that employ cancer as a central theme offer a wealth of opportunities for researching the way patients with cancer make sense of their illness and its treatment. Such literatures can also inform clinical care, because they can support patients in living with their illness. The use of novels and autopathographies for research and care in persons with cancer fits within the framework of 'Health Humanities', the interdisciplinary field where medicine and social science meet. This paper presents a concise overview of novels and autopathographies that explore cancer as their theme.

Literature searches were conducted using PubMed, major scientific journals of medicine and clinical oncology, and databases in the Health Humanities. Searches focused on novels and autopathographies where cancer is the central theme, which are available in English, and which can be considered to represent 'high literature'.

Twenty-nine books were identified. The majority of the books were written origi. Novels and autopathographies are just part of the Health Humanities context a wide range of art genres may prove helpful in improving the quality of life of persons with cancer.
To investigate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on emergency department (ED) imaging.

This retrospective study included all ED visits at a four-hospital academic health system in two matched 5-week periods. Demographic information, COVID-19 status, and disposition were reviewed. Type of imaging, acquisition time, and radiology reports were analyzed. Significance level was set at p < 0.05.

A 43.2% decrease in ED visits and 12% reduction in overall ED imaging occurred during the pandemic period. Mean age was unchanged, but a shift in gender and racial characteristics was observed (p < 0.001). In the pandemic period, COVID-19 ED patients were older (61.8 ± 16.9 years, p < 0.001) and more likely to be Black (64.2%; p < 0.001) than non-COVID-19 patients. Imaging per ED encounter increased to 2.4 ± 2.8 exams from 1.7 ± 1.1 (p < 0.001). Radiography increased (57.2% vs. 52.4%) as a fraction of total ED imaging, while computed tomography (23.4% vs. 27.2%) and ultrasound (8.5% vs. 9.6%) decreased (pre-pandemic vs. pandemic). COVID-19 ED patients underwent CT and US at a lower rate (11.5% and 5.4%) than non-COVID-19 patients (25.4% and 9.1%). The proportion of imaging study reports concluding "no disease" or "no acute disease" decreased from 56.7 to 40.6% (p < 0.001).

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant reduction in ED visits, a shift in patient demographics, and a significant decrease in imaging volume. Additional impact included a significant increase in the proportion of positive imaging studies.
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant reduction in ED visits, a shift in patient demographics, and a significant decrease in imaging volume. Additional impact included a significant increase in the proportion of positive imaging studies.
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