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To quantitatively evaluate through automated simulations the clinical significance of potential high-dose rate (HDR) prostate brachytherapy (HDRPB) physics errors selected from our internal failure-modes and effect analysis (FMEA).

A list of failure modes was compiled and scored independently by 8 brachytherapy physicists on a one-to-ten scale for severity (S), occurrence (O), and detectability (D), with risk priority number (RPN) = SxOxD. selleck Variability of RPNs across observers (standard deviation/average) was calculated. Six idealized HDRPB plans were generated, and error simulations were performed single (N = 1722) and systematic (N = 126) catheter shifts (craniocaudal; -1cm1 cm); single catheter digitization errors (tip and connector needle-tips displaced independently in random directions; 0.1 cm0.5 cm; N = 44,318); and swaps (two catheters swapped during digitization or connection; N = 528). The deviations due to each error in prostate D90%, urethra D20%, and rectum D1cm
were analyzed using two thres supplementing typical FMEA approaches.
Tilting of the posterior plaque margin during eye plaque brachytherapy can lead to tumor underdosing and increased risk of local recurrence. We performed a quantitative analysis of the dosimetric effects of plaque tilt as a function of tumor position, basal dimension, height and plaque type using 3D treatment planning software.

Posterior and anterior tumors with largest basal dimensions of 6, 12 and 18 mm and heights of 4, 7 and 10 mm were modeled. Both Eye Physics and COMS plaques were simulated and uniformly loaded. Plans were normalized to 85 Gy at the tumor apex. Posterior plaque tilts of 1, 2, 3 and 4 mm were simulated.

Volumetric coverage is more sensitive to tilt than the area coverage. Wide, flat tumors are more susceptible to tilt. Apical dose changed significantly as a function of tumor height and diameter. No other parameter exhibited significant differences. Posterior tumors are slightly more susceptible to tilt due to the use of notched plaques. Plaque type does not significantly alter the effect of plaque tilt.

Wide, flat tumors are the most susceptible to plaque tilt. Tumor location or plaque type does not have a significant effect on dosimetry changes from plaque tilt. Robust clinical procedures such as the use of mattress sutures, pre- and post-implant ultrasound and post-implant dosimetry can all mitigate the risk associated with plaque tilt.
Wide, flat tumors are the most susceptible to plaque tilt. Tumor location or plaque type does not have a significant effect on dosimetry changes from plaque tilt. Robust clinical procedures such as the use of mattress sutures, pre- and post-implant ultrasound and post-implant dosimetry can all mitigate the risk associated with plaque tilt.
Lung transplantation (LTx) is associated with sterile inflammation, possibly related to the release of damage associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) by injured allograft cells. We have measured cellular damage and the release of DAMPs and cytokines in an experimental model of LTx after cold or warm ischemia and examined the effect of pretreatment with ex-vivo lung perfusion (EVLP).

Rat lungs were exposed to cold ischemia alone (CI group) or with 3h EVLP (CI-E group), warm ischemia alone (WI group) or with 3 hour EVLP (WI-E group), followed by LTx (2 hour). Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) was performed before (right lung) or after (left lung) LTx to measure LDH (marker of cellular injury), the DAMPs HMGB1, IL-33, HSP-70 and S100A8, and the cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, TNFα, and CXCL-1. Graft oxygenation capacity and static compliance after LTx were also determined.

Compared to CI, WI displayed cellular damage and inflammation without any increase of DAMPs after ischemia alone, but with a significant increase of HMGB1 and functional impairment after LTx. EVLP promoted significant inflammation in both cold (CI-E) and warm (WI-E) groups, which was not associated with cell death or DAMP release at the end of EVLP, but with the release of S100A8 after LTx. EVLP reduced graft damage and dysfunction in warm ischemic, but not cold ischemic, lungs.

The pathomechanisms of sterile lung inflammation during LTx are significantly dependent on the conditions. The release of HMGB1 (in the absence of EVLP) and S100A8 (following EVLP) may be important factors in the pathogenesis of LTx.
The pathomechanisms of sterile lung inflammation during LTx are significantly dependent on the conditions. The release of HMGB1 (in the absence of EVLP) and S100A8 (following EVLP) may be important factors in the pathogenesis of LTx.
Boerhaave's syndrome is characterized by transmural rupture of the distal esophagus in the setting of increased intraluminal pressures combined with negative intrathoracic pressure. It is a rare condition with high mortality (20-50% mortality rate).

This is a case of a 47-year-old man who appeared acutely ill, presenting with shortness of breath, chest and abdominal pain, and diagnosed with Boerhaave's syndrome with the assistance of bedside ultrasound. WHY SHOULD AN EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS BE AWARE OF THIS? Emergency physicians must have a heightened suspicion of this diagnosis in patients presenting with chest and abdominal pain and can use bedside ultrasound skills to aid with diagnosis.
This is a case of a 47-year-old man who appeared acutely ill, presenting with shortness of breath, chest and abdominal pain, and diagnosed with Boerhaave's syndrome with the assistance of bedside ultrasound. WHY SHOULD AN EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS BE AWARE OF THIS? Emergency physicians must have a heightened suspicion of this diagnosis in patients presenting with chest and abdominal pain and can use bedside ultrasound skills to aid with diagnosis.
What is the incidence of complex mosaic in preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) blastocysts and can it be managed in clinical practice?

A retrospective study of PGT cycles conducted between January 2018 and October 2019 at a single centre. Biopsies of blastocysts were collected and analysed by next-generation sequencing (NGS). Complex mosaic blastocysts were defined as those with three or more mosaic chromosomes. The cryopreserved complex mosaic blastocysts underwent a second round of biopsy, NGS analysis and vitrification. The euploid blastocysts identified by the re-biopsy were warmed again for embryo transfer. The main outcomes included the prevalence of the complex mosaic and the ongoing pregnancy rate.

The prevalence of the complex mosaic was 2.4% (437/17,979). The prevalence of the complex mosaic was not associated with maternal age and morphological quality. A total of 89 complex mosaic blastocysts underwent re-biopsy and 96.6% (86/89) survived the first warming. For the re-biopsy samples, 61.6% (53/86) were euploid.
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