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One goal of the joint College of American Pathologists/American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Cytogenetics Committee is to ensure the accurate detection and description of chromosomal abnormalities in both constitutional and neoplastic specimens, including hematologic neoplasms.

To report a 20-year performance summary (1999-2018) of conventional chromosome challenges focusing on hematologic neoplasms.

A retrospective review was performed from 1999 through 2018 to identify karyotype challenges specifically addressing hematologic neoplasms. The overall performance of participants was examined to identify potential recurring errors of clinical significance.

Of 288 total conventional chromosome challenges from 1999-2018, 87 (30.2%) were presented in the context of a hematologic neoplasm, based on the provided clinical history, specimen type, and/or chromosomal abnormalities. For these 87 hematologic neoplasm challenges, 91 individual cases were provided and graded on the basis of abnormality reescription of chromosomal abnormalities associated with hematologic neoplasms.
There is interest in using transbronchial cryobiopsies (CBs) for the diagnosis of fibrotic (chronic) hypersensitivity pneumonitis (FHP), but with little information in the literature about what features are diagnostic in CBs.

To determine, using in silico investigation, whether features supporting a diagnosis of FHP in video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) biopsies can be identified in CBs.

In silico circular "cryobiopsies," 5.25 mm in diameter (21.6 mm2), were created on the slides of 15 VATS biopsy cases that had been assigned a 60% or greater confident diagnosis of FHP at a specially devised multidisciplinary discussion. Using stratified random sampling, up to 8 "cryobiopsies" per case were analyzed for the presence of giant cells/granulomas or peribronchiolar metaplasia affecting 50% or more of the bronchioles, features that had statistically supported a diagnosis of FHP on the VATS biopsies in the multidisciplinary discussion exercise.

Giant cells/granulomas were detected with very low sensitivities in the "cryobiopsies." Using peribronchiolar metaplasia in 50% or more of bronchioles alone, the sensitivity/specificity for a diagnosis of FHP of 2 "cryobiopsies" compared to the corresponding VATS biopsy was 0.57/0.63; for 4 "cryobiopsies," 0.86/0.75; and for 8 "cryobiopsies," 0.83/0.71. Adding giant cells/granulomas slightly improved these numbers to 0.63/0.71 for 2 "cryobiopsies"; 1.00/0.86 for 4; and 1.00/0.80 for 8.

In the setting of a multidisciplinary discussion where FHP is part of the differential diagnostic choices, 4 actual CBs with an area of roughly 20 mm2 each should have good sensitivity and reasonable specificity for diagnosing FHP using these specific morphologic criteria.
In the setting of a multidisciplinary discussion where FHP is part of the differential diagnostic choices, 4 actual CBs with an area of roughly 20 mm2 each should have good sensitivity and reasonable specificity for diagnosing FHP using these specific morphologic criteria.
Classical guitarists may experience unique occupational health problems due to a constellation of biopsychosocial demands associated with the physical characteristics of the classical guitar, performance techniques, repertoire, and performance practices consistent with the classical music genre. Unfortunately, epidemiologic studies of classical guitarists are limited. Debio 0123 order The purpose of this study was to examine musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal problems in classical guitarists.

A sample of 190 classical guitarists completed a web-based survey. The survey assessed demographics, music-related variables, musician identity, non-musculoskeletal problems, and site-specific pain. Novel interactive body and hand maps were deployed to assess site-specific frequency, intensity, influence on playing, and quality of pain.

A total of 168 subjects (88.9%) reported experiencing classical guitar-related pain in the past year at one or more musculoskeletal sites. The left thenar (25%) was the most prevalent pain site. Pain at the right upper back was reported to influence performance the most. Classical guitarists reported problems with non-musculoskeletal problems at rates similar or higher to other instrument-specific groups.

Classical guitarists are an understudied group of musicians who experience occupational health problems. The novel assessment protocols developed for this study produced outcomes that may be helpful to both clinicians and pedagogues.
Classical guitarists are an understudied group of musicians who experience occupational health problems. The novel assessment protocols developed for this study produced outcomes that may be helpful to both clinicians and pedagogues.
Simulation-based training (SBT) is increasingly used to teach clinical patient-doctor communication skills (CS) to medical students. However, the long-lasting impact of this training has been poorly studied.

In this observational study we included all fourth-year undergraduate medical students from a French medical school who undertook a CS objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) and who answered a post-examination survey. OSCE scores and students' feedback were compared by whether students had received a specific CS-SBT or not 12 months prior to the OSCE.

A total of 173 students were included in the study. Of them, 97 (56%) had followed the CS-SBT before the OSCE. Students who had undergone CS-SBT had significantly higher CS-OSCE scores in the multivariate analysis compared to untrained students (mean score 7.5/10 ±1.1 vs. 7.0/10 ±1.6, respectively, Cohen's d = 0.4, p<0.01). They also tended to experience less nervousness during the OSCE (p = 0.09) and increased motivation to further train in "real-life" internships (p = 0.08). However, they overall expressed a general lack of CS in therapeutic patient education, delivering bad news, and disclosing medical errors.

Fourth-year medical students who benefited from a CS-SBT 12 months before examination displayed higher CS-OSCE scores than their counterparts.

These results support the early introduction of practical training to improve communication skills in undergraduate medical curricula. Studies are required to assess the sustainability of this improvement over time and its effect on further real doctor-patient communication.
These results support the early introduction of practical training to improve communication skills in undergraduate medical curricula. Studies are required to assess the sustainability of this improvement over time and its effect on further real doctor-patient communication.
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