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To assess the feasibility and tumor outcome of re-irradiation with low-dose-rate brachytherapy for macroscopic local recurrences after radical prostatectomy (RP) followed by adjuvant or salvage external beam radiation therapy (EBRT).

Between 2011 and 2018, five men with histologically proven local failure within the prostate (4) or seminal vesicle bed (1) after RP and adjuvant or salvage EBRT (median dose 67.5Gy) underwent a salvage brachytherapy (S-BT). The median delay after EBRT was 86months (range 75-234). Two patients were castration-resistant at the time of S-BT. The gross tumor volume was defined on a multiparametric MRI and transrectal US imaging. Echo-guided transperineal implants of Iodine-125 seeds were optimized with a per-operative dosimetry and delivered with the seed-selectron.

A high conformity was achieved with a high dose to the CTV (D
>145Gy in all but one) and very low dose to the rectum, urethra, and bladder. With a median followup of 21months, all but one patient experienced nodes and/or bone metastases. Local control was achieved in 3/4 of evaluable patients (local failure distant to the treated volume in one). To date, no Grade 2 or more late toxicities were observed.

For selected patients, focal local recurrence brachytherapy after PR and EBRT appears technically feasible and safe, but the efficacy remains uncertain as the majority of patients quickly relapsed at other sites. Large prospective studies are still required to better select patients who will benefit from this strategy.
For selected patients, focal local recurrence brachytherapy after PR and EBRT appears technically feasible and safe, but the efficacy remains uncertain as the majority of patients quickly relapsed at other sites. Large prospective studies are still required to better select patients who will benefit from this strategy.Brachytherapy exposure during residency varies between residency training programs. As a result, many graduating radiation oncology residents do not feel competent or confident in performing brachytherapy procedures. A brachytherapy fellowship encompasses hands-on procedural skills in addition to clinical decision-making, radiotherapy treatment planning, as well as post-treatment care. During this time, a fellow develops interpersonal relationships with their faculty supervisors in the form of mentorship, sponsorship, and coaching in addition to clinical teaching. The objective of this article is to review these important relationships focusing on brachytherapy fellowship training as an example.
When cells are exposed to stresses such as mechanical stimuli, they release growth factors and adapt to the surrounding environment H ere, we demonstrated that mechanical stimulation during culture affects the production of osteogenic and angiogenic factors.

Human bone marrow derived mesenchymal stromal cells (hMSCs) and human periodontal ligament fibroblasts (HPLFs ) were cultured under cyclic stretch stimulation for 24 h. Collected of the cells and conditioned media (CM), the gene and protein expression levels of osteogenic and angiogenic factors were evaluated. CM was also evaluated for angiogenic activity and calc ification ability. In in vivo study, CM was administered to a mouse calvarial defect model and histologically and radiologically evaluated.

Quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction results showed that the expression of bone morphogenetic pro tein 2, 4 (BMP 2, 4), vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF A), and platelet derived growth factor AA (PDGF AA) was upregulated in the cy CM obtained under cyclic stretch stimulation through the increase of angiogenesis in the mouse calvarial defect model.
These results indicate that osteogenesis was promoted by CM obtained under cyclic stretch stimulation through the increase of angiogenesis in the mouse calvarial defect model.Extraarticular synovial osteochondromatosis is a very rare benign disease whose aetiology may be primary or secondary to pre-existing pathology or after trauma. The diagnosis can be made with plain radiography and CT, and MRI is necessary to evaluate the non-mineralized soft tissue component and assess extension. It must be confirmed with a pathological study by biopsy or resection. There is up to a 5% chance of malignant transformation. The treatment of choice for the extensive extra-articular form is surgery by open resection. The case presented illustrates an atypical form of secondary extraarticular OCS with multiple involvement of the leg, ankle and foot.
To determine the current state of Rheumatology in Catalonia and to update the information regarding previous studies.

Observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study. Data collection from January to June 2017.

Rheumatologists practising public healthcare activity in Catalonia. An online questionnaire was sent to gather individual data and data from rheumatology services/sections.

Information was obtained on 109 rheumatologists 39 men and 70 women; mean age 47±9 years. The number of rheumatologists has increased by 8% over the past 5 years. One hundred and one (92.7%) doctors qualified as rheumatologists through the MIR. Rheumatology practice was mostly in a hospital setting 68 (62.4%) physicians. Ninety-six (88.1%) rheumatologists were full-time practitioners. Fifty-four (50%) rheumatologists also practiced in the private sector. Clinical practice was predominant 76% of daily time was devoted to this area. Of note, it was found that most of the rheumatology services, 24 (705), were dependent hierarchically on other services, namely internal medicine and orthopaedic surgery. There are still 6 hospitals in Catalonia without a rheumatologist.

The number of rheumatologists in the public health sector of Catalonia has increased over the past 5 years. The mean age of rheumatologists is advanced and there is a clear predominance of female practitioners in the specialty. Many rheumatology services depend on other services. Rheumatology activity is primarily focussed in the city of Barcelona.
The number of rheumatologists in the public health sector of Catalonia has increased over the past 5 years. The mean age of rheumatologists is advanced and there is a clear predominance of female practitioners in the specialty. Many rheumatology services depend on other services. Rheumatology activity is primarily focussed in the city of Barcelona.
This study was carried out to determine the effects of lavender oil intervention before endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) on patients' vital signs, pain and anxiety.

This study was designed as a randomized controlled study. The population of the study consisted of adult patients who were going to receive ERCP at the gastroenterology clinic of a university hospital. Ninety patients participated in the study. The data were collected using a Patient Information Form, a Pre-Post Test Record Form, VAS and the State Anxiety Scale.

After lavender oil intervention, the pulse rate, systolic-diastolic blood pressure, pain and anxiety levels of the patients in the experiment group were reduced, their oxygen saturation levels were increased, and the difference between the groups was statistically significant (p < 0.05).

Lavender oil applied on the patients before the ERCP procedure reduced their pulse rate, systolic-diastolic blood pressure, pain and anxiety levels, while it increased their oxygen saturation levels.
Lavender oil applied on the patients before the ERCP procedure reduced their pulse rate, systolic-diastolic blood pressure, pain and anxiety levels, while it increased their oxygen saturation levels.
To design a set of measures which were portable and cost-effective that scientists could use to determine competence of Energy Practitioners so that qualified practitioners could be employed in improving ongoing research accuracy.

This was a prospective study with sample of convenience.

213 subjects, 185 women and 28 men, were tested in this study.

Empirical outcome measures included Triaxial Extra Low Frequency Magnetic Field meter, Data Logging Multimeter, RF Field Spectrum Analyzer, Acoustimeter, Broadcast Frequency counter, digital pH meter, digital TDS meter, GDV and physiology suite including heart rate variability, galvanic skin response, respiration, EMG, EKG, temperature and blood volume pulse. Additional questions on ethics and body reading were included in the test.

Results suggest a range of tests which could be used to determine practitioner competence. Many of the energy practitioners tested consistently produced changes in the areas being measured past the error rate of the devices be and improve the selection of energy practitioners for use in scientific studies of energy healing in the areas of full spectrum healing, laying-on-of-hands healing, Reiki, Qi Gong and Tai Chi.
To explore the effect of pecto-intercostal fascial plane block (PIFB) on postoperative opioid requirements, pain scores, lengths of intensive care unit and hospital stays and incidence of postoperative delirium in cardiac surgical patients.

Single- center, prospective, randomized (11), quadruple- blinded, placebo-controlled trial.

Single center, tertiary- care center.

The study comprised 80 adult cardiac surgical patients (age >18 y) requiring median sternotomy.

Patients were randomly assigned to receive ultrasound-guided PIFB, with either 0.25% bupivacaine or placebo, on postoperative days 0 and 1.

Of the 80 patients randomized, the mean age was 65.78 ± 8.73 in the bupivacaine group and 65.70 ± 9.86 in the placebo group (p = 0.573). Patients receiving PIFB with 0.25% bupivacaine showed a statistically significant reduction in visual analog scale scores (4.8 ± 2.7 v 5.1 ± 2.6; p < 0.001), but the 48-hour cumulative opioid requirement computed as morphine milligram equivalents was similar (40e size.Herein, a case describing how point-of-care lung ultrasound was used to identify the source of progressive multiorgan failure when a chest x-ray and other routine tests failed to provide a conclusive answer is presented. The discussion after the case focuses on the following (1) the relative strengths and weaknesses of chest x-ray versus lung ultrasound in screening for lung disease and (2) suggestions of how lung ultrasound practice can be standardized within the field of anesthesiology.Anesthesia for thoracic surgery requires specialist intervention to provide adequate operating conditions and one-lung ventilation. The pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome-associated coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is transmitted by aerosol and droplet spread. Because of its virulence, there is a risk of transmission to healthcare workers if appropriate preventive measures are not taken. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients may show no clinical signs at the early stages of the disease or even remain asymptomatic for the whole course of the disease. Despite the lack of symptoms, they may be able to transfer the virus. Unfortunately, during current COVID-19 testing procedures, about 30% of tests are associated with a false-negative result. For these reasons, standard practice is to assume all patients are COVID-19 positive regardless of swab results. Here, the authors present the recommendations produced by the Israeli Society of Anesthesiologists for use in thoracic anesthesia for elective surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic for both the general population and COVID-19-confirmed patients.
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