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210Po is the main radiotoxic chemical in tobacco smoke and one of the primary causes of lung cancer. Investigating 210Po concentration in tobacco is important in estimating the annual effective dose (AED) due to smoking. In this study, the 210Po concentrations in tobacco leaves and soil in Quang Xuong, Vietnam were measured using a high-resolution passivated and implanted planar silicon detector. Based on these data the AEDs to smokers were estimated. The 210Po activity concentration in tobacco varied significantly from 28.7 to 254.0 mBq g-1, whereas its variation in soil was insignificant. The AED due to smoking fresh tobacco leaves in Vietnam (average 565 μSv y-1) was significantly higher than the values reported for other countries (36-361 μSv y-1).
To assess non-inferiority of s.c. to i.v. CT-P13 in RA.

Patients with active RA and inadequate response to MTX participated in this phase I/III double-blind study at 76 sites. Patients received CT-P13 i.v. 3 mg/kg [week (W) 0 and W2] before randomization (11) at W6 to CT-P13 s.c. via pre-filled syringe (PFS) 120 mg biweekly until W28, or CT-P13 i.v. 3 mg/kg every 8 weeks until W22. Randomization was stratified by country, W2 serum CRP and W6 body weight. From W30, all patients received CT-P13 s.c. In a usability sub-study, patients received CT-P13 s.c. via auto-injector (W46-54) then PFS (W56-64). The primary endpoint was change (decrease) from baseline in disease activity score in 28 joints (DAS28)-CRP at W22 (non-inferiority margin -0.6).

Of 357 patients enrolled, 343 were randomized to CT-P13 s.c. (n = 167) or CT-P13 i.v. (n = 176) at W6. The least-squares mean change (decrease) from baseline (standard error) in DAS28-CRP at W22 was 2.21 (0.22) for CT-P13 s.c. (n = 162) and 1.94 (0.21) for CT-P13 i.v. [n = 168; difference 0.27 (95% CI 0.02, 0.52)], establishing non-inferiority. Efficacy findings were similar between arms at W54. Safety was similar between arms throughout 92 (54.8%; CT-P13 s.c.) and 117 (66.9%; CT-P13 i.v.) patients experienced treatment-emergent adverse events (from W6). There were no treatment-related deaths or new safety findings. Usability was similar for CT-P13 s.c. via auto-injector or PFS.

CT-P13 s.c. was non-inferior to CT-P13 i.v. in active RA. The convenience of s.c. administration could benefit patients.

ClinicalTrials.gov, https//clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03147248.
ClinicalTrials.gov, https//clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03147248.
We report an overview of surgical practices and outcomes in patients undergoing pulmonary metastasectomy based on data from the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons database.

We retrieved data on resections performed for pulmonary metastases between July 2007 and July 2019. We evaluated baseline characteristics, surgical management and postoperative outcomes. Open and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) procedures were compared in terms of surgical management, morbidity and mortality.

We selected 8868 patients [male/female 5031/3837; median age 64 years (interquartile range 55-71)] who underwent pulmonary metastasectomy. Batimastat Surgical approach consisted of open thoracotomy in 63.5% of cases (n = 5627) and VATS in 36.5% (n = 3241), with a conversion rate of 2.1% (n = 69). Surgical resection was managed by wedge or local excision in 61% (n = 5425) of cases and anatomical resection in 39% (n = 3443); lobectomy 26% (n = 2307); segmentectomy 11% (n = 949); bilobectomy 1% (n = 95); pneumonectomy 1% (n = 92)). Lymph node assessment was realized in 58% (n = 5097) [sampling 21% (n = 1832); complete dissection 37% (n = 3265)]. Overall morbidity and mortality rates were 15% (n = 1308) and 0.8% (n = 69), respectively. Median duration of stay was 6 days (interquartile range 4-8). The rate of VATS procedures increased from 15% in 2007 to 58% in 2018. When comparing VATS and Open surgery, there were significantly (P < 0.001) fewer anatomical resections by VATS (24% vs 49%), lymph node assessments (36% vs 70%), less morbidity (9% vs 18%) and shorter durations of stay (median 4 vs 7 days).

We report a good overview of current surgical practices in terms of resection extent and postoperative outcomes with a gradual acceptance of VATS.
We report a good overview of current surgical practices in terms of resection extent and postoperative outcomes with a gradual acceptance of VATS.
The goal of this study was to compare the feasibility and safety of uniportal thoracoscopic segmentectomy (UTS) with that of multiportal thoracoscopic segmentectomy (MTS).

From January 2014 to December 2015, a total of 1056 patients who underwent thoracoscopic segmentectomy were identified, including 375 and 681 who had simple and complex segmentectomies, respectively. A propensity matched analysis was applied to compare perioperative indicators. Survival outcomes, which included disease-free survival and overall survival, were assessed by Kaplan-Meier estimates and Cox hazards regression analysis.

Propensity matching generated 454 paired patients for the UTS and MTS cohorts; the perioperative results were comparable. Survival analysis indicated that the surgical approach (UTS versus MTS) was not an independent risk factor in either disease-free survival (P = 0.247) or overall survival (P = 0.870) of patients with invasive adenocarcinoma. A shorter operative time was observed in patients who had a UTS (P < 0.001) or an MTS (P = 0.011) via a simple segmentectomy compared with those who had a complex segmentectomy. Moreover, 147 and 266 corresponding cases were selected to compare the UTS and MTS in the simple and complex segmentectomy groups, respectively. MTS showed slightly longer operative times (119 vs 108 min; P = 0.007) and drainage duration (P = 0.010) in the simple segmentectomy group. In contrast, UTS was associated with statistically longer operative times (141 vs 133 min; P = 0.016) in the complex segmentectomy group.

Although minor differences could be found in the simple and complex segmentectomy groups, respectively, these results were clinically irrelevant. Our study supports UTS as a feasible and safe surgical technique.
Although minor differences could be found in the simple and complex segmentectomy groups, respectively, these results were clinically irrelevant. Our study supports UTS as a feasible and safe surgical technique.
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