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The syntheses of the homoleptic bis(arene) niobium cations [Nb(arene)2 ]+ (arene = C6 H3 Me3 , C6 H5 Me) with 16 valence electrons and heteroleptic arene-carbonyl cations [(CO)Nb(arene)2 ]+ (arene = C6 H3 Me3 , C6 H5 Me) and [(arene)M(CO)4 ]+ (arene = C6 H3 Me3 , C6 H6 ) obeying 18 valence electrons are described. Stabilization of these complexes was achieved by using the weakly coordinating anions [Al(ORF )4 ]- or [FAl(ORF )3 2 ]- (RF = C(CF3 )3 ). The limits of two synthesis routes starting from neutral Nb(arene)2 (arene = C6 H3 Me3 , C6 H5 Me) or [NEt4 ][M(CO)6 ] (M = Nb, Ta) were investigated. All compounds were analyzed by single crystal X-ray determination, vibrational and NMR spectroscopy. DFT calculations were executed to support the experimental data.The use of waste and by-products locally available in large quantities and at low cost as adsorbents can be considered an appropriate approach for improving waste management and protecting the environment. Cotton textile waste was used to prepare adsorbents (MC) via pyrolysis followed by a chemical modification with H3 PO4 . MC samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, FTIR spectroscopy, and N2 adsorption-desorption isotherm. The results revealed that MC treated with 1 M H3 PO4 (MC1 ) showed an excellent adsorption performance. The single and binary adsorption of tetracycline (TC) and paracetamol (Pa) onto MC1 were studied. In a single system, TC was better adsorbed than Pa and maximum adsorption capacities qm are 87.7 mg/g and 62 mg/g, respectively. The adsorption follows the Langmuir and pseudo-second-order kinetic models. For a binary system, the experimental data indicate that Pa (44.04 mg/g) is better adsorbed than TC (24.13 mg/g). Adsorption equilibrium data of TC and Pa evaluated by the selectivity extended-Langmuir model in which selectivity factor was introduced provided good correlation results with the binary adsorption data. Cotton textile waste is potentially promising for the preparation of effective adsorbents for the removal of pharmaceutical residues in aqueous solutions. PRACTITIONER POINTS Valorization of cotton textile waste into adsorbents. Adsorbents were prepared by pyrolysis at 600°C followed by chemical modification in the presence of H3 PO4 . Removal of tetracycline (TC) and paracetamol (Pa) alone or in mixtures by adsorption. Adsorbent showed high-capacity adsorption of the TC and Pa even in a mixture from solutions at low concentrations. The Langmuir and selectivity extended-Langmuir models describe the adsorption of TC and Pa alone and in mixtures, respectively.
The aim of this study was to explore the value of SMI compared with conventional ultrasonography for assessing hepatic arterial blood flow after pediatric liver transplantation.

From March 2018 to November 2018, a total of 105 pediatric recipients with biliary atresia underwent liver transplantation in our hospital. Ultrasound examinations were performed at the bedside in the intensive care unit to check the patency of the blood flow in the hepatic allograft. CDI, PDI, cSMI, and mSMI were performed to assess the display, orientation, and distribution of the graft hepatic artery. Ultrasound examinations were performed by one radiologist, and the images were judged by two observers.

The median age, weight, and height of the recipients were 6.97 (5.92, 9.58) months, 6.50 (6.00, 7.80) kg, and 64.00 (62.00, 68.00) cm, respectively. The measure of kappa agreement was 0.902, 0.889, 0.882, and 0.882 for CDI, PDI, cSMI, and mSMI, respectively. HAT occurred in 7 pediatric recipients and was confirmed by CTA (computed tomography angiography) and surgery. 1-Methyl-3-nitro-1-nitrosoguanidine molecular weight The diagnostic performance of sensitivity, specificity, PPV (positive predictive value), NPV (negative predictive value), and accuracy were 100%, 92.86%, 50%, 100%, and 93.33% for CDI and 100%, 98.98%, 87.50%, 100%, and 99.05% for SMI.

As an additional method to CDI, SMI can clearly show the distribution of hepatic arterial blood flow and provide more details, thereby markedly improving the diagnostic performance of postoperative HAT.
As an additional method to CDI, SMI can clearly show the distribution of hepatic arterial blood flow and provide more details, thereby markedly improving the diagnostic performance of postoperative HAT.Pediatric ALF is rare but life-threatening and may require urgent transplantation. In low and middle-income countries, access to transplantation is limited, deceased organ donation rates are low, and data on outcomes scarce. The Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, in Johannesburg, is one of only two centers in South Africa that perform pediatric liver transplant. We describe the etiology, clinical presentation, and outcomes of children undergoing liver transplant for ALF at our center over the past 14 years. We performed a retrospective chart review of all children undergoing liver transplantation for ALF from November 2005 to September 2019. Recipient data included demographics, clinical and biochemical characteristics pretransplant, post-operative complications, and survival. We conducted descriptive data analysis and used the Kaplan-Meier method for survival analysis. We performed 182 primary pediatric liver transplants. Of these, 27 (15%) were for ALF, mostly from acute hepatitis A infection (11/27;41%). Just over half of the grafts were from living donors (15/27;56%), and five grafts (5/27;19%) were ABO-incompatible. The most frequent post-transplant complications were biliary leaks (9/27;33%). There were two cases of hepatic artery thrombosis (2/27;7%), one of whom required re-transplantation. Unadjusted patient and graft survival at one and 3 years were the same, at 81% (95% CI 61%-92%) and 78% (95% CI 57%-89%), respectively. At WDGMC, our outcomes for children who undergo liver transplantation for ALF are excellent. We found workable solutions that effectively addressed our pervasive organ shortages without compromising patient outcomes.
Conventional sequencing uses gene-specific primers to determine the location of RH variants and permits a qualitative assessment of zygosity. Whole-genome and whole-exome sequencing determine the genetic location of variants and enable a quantitative assessment of zygosity. Nonspecific sequencing uses RH-consensus primers to detect variants and sequencing-read ratios to quantify their copy number.

Two hundred seventy eight samples with diverse genotypes were analyzed by next-generation sequencing with RH- consensus primers. Custom-developed data analysis software was used to detect individual variants and infer the RH genotype. The method was evaluated for its quantitative nature, its ability to discriminate similar genotypes, its accuracy to detect variants, and its accuracy to assign them to RHD or RHCE.

As a measure of balanced amplification of RHD and RHCE sequences, observed ratio medians deviate from expected ratios by 3% or less of the ratio range. As a measure of discriminatory power, contiguous RHCE / [RHD + RHCE] ratio averages are separated by 4 or more standard deviations of the mean. Variants are detected with a sensitivity and specificity greater than 99%, and variants at consensus positions are correctly assigned to RHD vs RHCE with a sensitivity greater than 72% and a specificity greater than 99%. The method is successful in the identification of genotypes with large conversion events and in the detection of copy number variation.

Nonspecific sequencing of homologous gene sets combines detection and quantification of genetic variation in a single assay. Evidence is provided for the quantitative nature of the method, its sensitivity and specificity, and its ability to identify complex RH genotypes.
Nonspecific sequencing of homologous gene sets combines detection and quantification of genetic variation in a single assay. Evidence is provided for the quantitative nature of the method, its sensitivity and specificity, and its ability to identify complex RH genotypes.Significant technological advances have improved our ability to localize epilepsy and investigate the electrophysiology in patients undergoing preparation for epilepsy surgery. Conversely, our process of decision-making and outcome prediction has remained essentially restricted to subjective clinical judgment. This may have hindered our ability to improve outcomes. In this review, we highlight the cognitive biases that interfere with medical decision-making and present data on the use of algorithms and statistical models in general health care, before pivoting to discuss applications in the context of epilepsy.
To report a tertiary referral centre's experience of microwave ablation (MWA) for suspected renal cell carcinoma (RCC), describing complications and oncological outcomes.

Consecutive MWA procedures (n=113) for renal masses (October 2016 to September 2019) were maintained on a prospective database. Data describing patient, disease, procedure, complications, and oncological outcomes were analysed.

The median (range) age was 68 (33-85)years, 73% were male, and the median Charlson Comorbidity Index was 0. The median (interquartile range [IQR]) tumour diameter was 25(20-32)mm. In all, 95% had renal mass biopsy, with histologically confirmed cancer in 75%. The median (IQR) R.E.N.A.L. (Radius, Exophytic/Endophytic, Nearness, Anterior/Posterior, Location) nephrometry score was 7(6-8). The median ablation time was 6min and length of stay was 1day for 95% of the patients. Clavien-Dindo complication Grades I, II, IIIb and IV occurred in 18%, 1.8%, 0.9% and 0.9%, respectively. The median follow-up was 12months and te. MWA was well tolerated, with 95% discharged the following day and low complication/re-admission rates. Current follow-up demonstrates favourable disease control. MWA appears to be safe and effective and should be considered in future prospective comparisons of treatments for T1a/small T1b renal masses.
This study aimed to determine the expression of distinct matrix metalloproteinases, cytokines, and bone resorptive factors in temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJ-OA) patients and their association with joint pain, mouth opening, and subchondral bone degeneration.

Twelve patients affected with TMJ-OA (n=5), disk displacement without reduction (DDWoR) (n=3), or disk displacement with reduction (DDWR) (n=4) were selected. Joint pain was quantified by using visual analog scale, mouth opening was quantified at the maximum pain-free aperture, and bone degeneration was quantified using joint imaging. Synovial fluid samples were collected and immediately processed for cell and synovial fluid recovering. From cells, the MMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-8, MMP-13, IL-6, IL-23, and TNF-α expression was quantified by qPCR. From synovial fluid, the RANKL and OPG levels were quantified by ELISA.

Higher levels of MMP-1, MMP-8, MMP-13, IL-6, IL-23, TNF-α, and RANKL/OPG ratio were detected in TMJ-OA compared with DDWoR and DDWR patients (p<.05). Joint pain significantly correlated with TNF-α levels (r=.975, p=.029). Besides, imaging signs of bone degeneration significantly correlated with RANKL/OPG ratio (r=.949, p=.042). Conversely, mouth opening did not correlate with any of the analyzed mediators.

During TMJ-OA, a pathological response characterized by the overexpression of TNF-α and RANKL/OPG could be involved in joint pain and subchondral bone degeneration.
During TMJ-OA, a pathological response characterized by the overexpression of TNF-α and RANKL/OPG could be involved in joint pain and subchondral bone degeneration.
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