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Prediction of post-hepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) based on remnant liver function reserve is important for successful hepatectomy. The aim of this study was to investigate whether intraoperative indocyanine green (ICG) clearance in a future remnant liver was a predictor of PHLF.

This prospective study enrolled 31 consecutive patients who underwent anatomical hepatectomy between June 2016 and August 2019. Intraoperative ICG plasma disappearance rate (ICG-PDR) and ICG retention rate at 15min (ICG-R15) were measured after clamping the selective hepatic inflow to the liver to be resected. The discriminative performance of the ICG-associated variables for the prediction of PHLF grade B/C was evaluated by receiver operator curve (ROC) analysis.

Of the operations performed, 87.1% were major hepatectomy. PHLF Grade B/C was observed in eight patients (25.8%) with no mortality. The concordance indices of intraoperative ICG-PDR and ICG-PDR for predicting PHLF were 0.834 (95% CI, 0.69-0.98) and 0.834 (95% CI, 0.69-0.98), respectively. A subgroup analysis of patients with preoperative biliary drainage (BD) (n = 17) showed that the concordance indices of intraoperative ICG-PDR increased to 0.923 (95% CI, 0.79-1.00).

Intraoperative ICG clearance in the remnant liver was a promising predictor for PHLF in patients undergoing anatomical hepatectomy, especially in patients with BD.
Intraoperative ICG clearance in the remnant liver was a promising predictor for PHLF in patients undergoing anatomical hepatectomy, especially in patients with BD.In this narrative review, we summarise the evidence for and against the glycaemic legacy effect from the long-term follow-up of major diabetes trials and observational cohort studies. We provide a summary of the pathophysiological basis for the legacy effect and discuss some translational research. Results from trials of early diabetes and observational cohort studies suggest that a long-term effect of early glycaemic control exists; however, long-term follow-up from trials in participants with established diabetes is not supportive. Additionally, findings for the legacy effect are more conclusive for microvascular complications than macrovascular events. Overall, these results suggest that the glycaemic legacy effect is a long-term benefit (or risk) conferred to individuals in the early stages of diabetes and which is muted over time as individuals' vasculature changes and they develop complications from diabetes.
This study interrogated mitochondrial respiratory function and content in skeletal muscle biopsies of healthy adults between 30 and 72years old with and without uncomplicated type 1 diabetes.

Participants (12 women/nine men) with type 1 diabetes (48 ± 11years of age), without overt complications, were matched for age, sex, BMI and level of physical activity to participants without diabetes (control participants) (49 ± 12years of age). Participants underwent a Bergström biopsy of the vastus lateralis to assess mitochondrial respiratory function using high-resolution respirometry and citrate synthase activity. Chroman 1 ROCK inhibitor Electron microscopy was used to quantify mitochondrial content and cristae (pixel) density.

Mean mitochondrial area density was 27% lower (p = 0.006) in participants with type 1 diabetes compared with control participants. This was largely due to smaller mitochondrial fragments in women with type 1 diabetes (-18%, p = 0.057), as opposed to a decrease in the total number of mitochondrial fragments ind notable impairments in skeletal mass and strength.
In middle- to older-aged adults with uncomplicated type 1 diabetes, we conclude that skeletal muscle mitochondria differentially adapt to type 1 diabetes and demonstrate sexual dimorphism. Importantly, these cellular alterations were significantly associated with our metric of aerobic fitness (PWC130) and preceded notable impairments in skeletal mass and strength.
To validate our previous findings of high-level EGFR expression in GCCC using an expanded cohort of specimens and to further examine the molecular and cellular features of this aggressive malignancy to identify potentially actionable therapeutic targets.

The SEER database was queried to obtain the epidemiological data regarding the current national survival trends for GCCC. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) was used to examine the expression of EGFR, PD-1, and PD-L1. CiberSort analysis was used to analyze a previously published RNA-sequencing dataset obtained from a single patient diagnosed with GCCC.

In comparison to squamous cell carcinomas and adenocarcinoma/adenosquamous carcinomas, GCCC was observed in younger patients (p < 0.001) and demonstrated inferior survival (p < 0.001). All (100%) of the specimens (8/8) exhibited immunoreactivity when stained for CD3ε (T-cell marker), EGFR, PD-1, and PD-L1 whereas CTLA4 expression was not detected. Analysis of RNA-sequencing data revealed that cetuximab and erlotinib altered the chemokine profile, lymphocyte abundance, and expression of inhibitory immune checkpoints in a single patient when combined with cytotoxic chemotherapy in a single patient.

The data from this descriptive study suggests that immune checkpoint blockade, whether single agent or in combination, may be a suitable therapeutic option for a disease for which targeted approaches do not currently exist.
The data from this descriptive study suggests that immune checkpoint blockade, whether single agent or in combination, may be a suitable therapeutic option for a disease for which targeted approaches do not currently exist.
The increase in prenatal diagnosis together with the high rates of associated anomalies in omphalocele has led to increased rates of termination of pregnancies. The aim of this study was to examine the national Swedish birth prevalence and survival rates among these patients.

This study is based on a nationwide population-based cohort of all children born in Sweden between 1/1/1997 and 31/12/2016. All omphalocele cases were identified though the Swedish National Patient Register and the Swedish Medical Birth Register. Outcome of malformations and deaths were retrieved from the Swedish Birth Defects Register and the Swedish Causes of Death Register.

The study included 207 cases of omphalocele (42% females). The birth prevalence for omphalocele was 1/10,000 live births. About 62% of the cases had associated malformations and/or genetic disorders; most common was ventricular septal defect. The mortality within the first year was 13%. The rate of termination of pregnancy was 59%.

The national birth prevalence for omphalocele in Sweden is 1/10,000 newborn, with high termination rates. Over half of the pregnancies with prenatally diagnosed omphalocele will be terminated. Among those who continue the pregnancy, 1-year survival rates are high.

National register study LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
National register study LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
There is an ever-growing body of literature examining the relationship between dietary omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω3 PUFAs) and cerebral structure and function throughout life. In light of this, the use of ω3 PUFAs, namely, long-chain (LC) ω3 PUFAs (i.e., eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid), as a therapeutic strategy to mitigate cognitive impairment, and progression to Alzheimer's disease is an attractive prospect. This review aims to summarise evidence reported by observational studies and clinical trials that investigated the role of LC ω3 PUFAs against cognition impairment and future risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Studies were identified in PubMed and Scopus using the search terms "omega-3 fatty acids", "Alzheimer's disease" and "cognition", along with common variants. Inclusion criteria included observational or randomised controlled trials (RCTs) with all participants aged ≥ 50years that reported on the association between LC ω3 PUFAs and cognitive function or biological markers i higher amounts of LC ω3 PUFAs are less likely to develop cognitive impairment and that, as a preventative strategy against Alzheimer's disease, it is most effective when dietary LC ω3 PUFAs are consumed prior to or in the early stages of cognitive decline.
To identify the clinical and paraclinical markers of employment status in multiple sclerosis (MS).

This was a cross-sectional sub-study investigating 1226 MS patients. To minimalized confounding effect, two groups of patients, matched by sex, age, and education, were selected 307 patients with full time employment and 153 unemployed patients receiving disability pension. We explored associations between employment status and Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), 25 Foot Walk Test (25FWT), Nine Hole Peg Test (9HPT), Brief International Cognitive Assessment for MS (BICAMS), Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test (PASAT), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), SLOAN charts (SLOAN), and brain volumetric MRI measures.

Both groups differed significantly on all variables of interest (p < 0.001). In the univariate analyses, EDSS, SDMT (Symbol Digit Modalities Test) adjusted for BDI, 25FWT, and 9HPT best explained variability in vocational status. In multivariate analyses, the combination of EDSS, 25FWT, SDMT, BDI, and corpus callosum fraction (CCF) explained the greatest variability. As a next step, after patients were matched by EDSS, differences in SDMT, 25FWT (both p < 0.001), 9HPT, CCF, and T2 lesion volume were still present (all p < 0.005) between both groups. The best multivariate model consisted of SDMT, BDI, and T2 lesion volume.

EDSS, walking ability, cognitive performance, and MRI volumetric parameters are independently associated with employment status.
EDSS, walking ability, cognitive performance, and MRI volumetric parameters are independently associated with employment status.
To identify shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) success predictors in hard renal stones (average stone density ≥ 1000 HU).

We prospectively evaluated patients who underwent SWL for hard renal stones between April 2018 and December 2020. Radiological parameters were identified, e.g., stone site, size, the average density in addition to stone core and shell mean density, and renal cortical thickness (RKT). SWL sessions were performed using Doli-S lithotripter till a maximum of 3-4 sessions with 2-4weeks interval. Initial response to SWL included stone fragmentation and decreased stone size after the first SWL. Treatment success was considered if complete clearance of renal stones occurred or in case of clinically insignificant residual fragments ≤ 4mm after 12weeks follow up by NCCT.

Out of 1878 patients who underwent SWL, the study included 157 patients with hard renal stones. Treatment overall success was found in 92 patients (58.6%) where 69 patients (43.9%) had complete stone clearance. On multivariate analysis, stone shell density < 901 HU, maximum stone size < 1cm, RKT > 1.95cm and initial treatment response were associated with increased the success rate after SWL for hard renal stones (P = 0.0001, 0.009, < 0.0001 and < 0.0001, respectively).

In hard renal stones, treatment overall success was found in 58.6% where complete stone clearance was found in 43.9%. Stone outer shell fragility, lower stone size, increased RKT and initial response to SWL were associated with a higher success rate at 12-week follow-up.
In hard renal stones, treatment overall success was found in 58.6% where complete stone clearance was found in 43.9%. Stone outer shell fragility, lower stone size, increased RKT and initial response to SWL were associated with a higher success rate at 12-week follow-up.
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