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BMI ≤18.5 kg/m2 and preoperative weight loss may lead to inaccurate assessment of nutritional status, given the increasing prevalence of obesity. The aim of this study was to assess whether clinical evaluation of malnutrition based on these parameters is sufficient to predict complications after colorectal cancer surgery.

The American College of Surgeons-National Quality Improvement Program database was queried from 2005 to 2018. Patients undergoing elective colorectal cancer surgery were divided into 4 groups (1) albumin <3.1 g/dL within 21 days of surgery, (2) European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) 2 clinical parameters for malnutrition (≥10% loss of weight/6 months plus [BMI <20 kg/m2 if age <70 years OR BMI <22 kg/m2 if age ≥70 years]), (3) both aforementioned criteria, and (4) none of aforementioned criteria.

Of 82,280 patients, 5,932 (7.2%) had hypoalbuminemia <3.1 g/dL, 764 (0.9%) fulfilled clinical ESPEN 2 parameters, and 338 (0.4%) met both criteria. AfterClinical evaluation through BMI and weight loss alone may underestimate surgery-associated risks in the USA.
An accurate identification of older individuals at increased risk of developing dementia is very important. Immunology inhibitor Various dementia risk prediction models have been developed, but not all models are applicable among older population.

To examine the association of the Brief Dementia Risk Index (BDRI) and incidence of dementia among community-dwelling Finnish older adults.

Participants were community-dwelling nondemented 70-year-olds examined in 2011 (n = 943). Cox regression model with death as a competing risk was used to analyze the association of BDRI and incident dementia (ICD-10 codes F00-03 and G30) during the 5-year follow-up (n = 883).

The rate of dementia incidence was 4.9% during the follow-up. Having at least moderate risk according to BDRI significantly predicted incident dementia (hazard ratio 3.18, 95% confidence interval 1.71-5.92, p < 0.001), also after adjustment with education level (2.93, 1.52-5.64, p = 0.001). No interaction between gender and BDRI was found.

BDRI could be an applicable tool for identification of older individuals at increased risk of developing dementia in clinical settings.
BDRI could be an applicable tool for identification of older individuals at increased risk of developing dementia in clinical settings.
Literature focusing on nutritional variables and survival in interstitial lung disease (ILD) is limited by its focus on weight and BMI and has not considered body composition.

The primary objective of this study was to examine whether body composition measures, specifically fat-free mass index z-score (z-FFMI) and body fat mass index z-score (z-BFMI), were predictors of survival in fibrotic ILD patients. link2 The second objective was to examine if nutrition status was a predictor of survival.

Seventy-eight outpatients diagnosed with fibrotic ILD were recruited in this cross-sectional study. Body composition data using dual frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis (BodyStat 1500MD; UK) and nutrition status using the subjective global assessment (SGA) were determined. To control for age and sex, z-FFMI and z-BFMI were calculated using population means. Participant charts were reviewed for diagnosis, age, disease severity, and exercise capacity.

Age (HR 1.08, 95% CI [1.03-1.13], p < 0.01), BMI (HR 0.90, 95% CI [0.84-0.97], p < 0.01]), z-FFMI (HR 0.70, 95% CI [0.56-0.87], p = 0.02), z-BFMI (HR 0.74, 95% CI [0.57-0.96], p < 0.01), 6-min walk distance (6MWD) (HR 0.99, 95% CI [0.99-1.00], p < 0.01), percent predicted diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (%DLco) (HR 0.93, 95% CI [0.89-0.97], p < 0.01), and severe malnutrition (SGA-C) (HR 6.98, 95% CI [2.00-24.27], p < 0.01) were significant predictors of survival. When controlled for exercise capacity and disease severity, z-FFMI and severe malnutrition were significant predictors of survival independent of %DLco.

z-FFMI and severe malnutrition were significant predictors of survival in fibrotic ILD patients independent of disease severity.
z-FFMI and severe malnutrition were significant predictors of survival in fibrotic ILD patients independent of disease severity.
Progress in the development of DSM/ICD taxonomies has revealed limitations of both label-based and dimensionality approaches. These approaches fail to address the contingent, nonlinear, context-dependent, and transient nature of those biomarkers linked to specific symptoms of psychopathology or to specific biobehavioural traits of healthy people (temperament). The present review aims to highlight the benefits of a functional constructivism approach in the analysis of neurochemical biomarkers underlying temperament and psychopathology.

A review was performed.

Eight systems are identified, and 7 neurochemical ensembles are described in detail. None of these systems is represented by a single neurotransmitter; all of them work in ensembles with each other. The functionality and relationships of these systems are presented here in association with their roles in action construction, with brief examples of psychopathology. The review introduces formal symbols for these systems to facilitate their more compact analysis in the future.

This analysis demonstrates the possibility of constructivism-based unifying taxonomies of temperament (in the framework of the neurochemical model functional ensemble of temperament) and classifications of psychiatric disorders. Such taxonomies would present the biobehavioural individual differences as consistent behavioural patterns generated within a formally structured space of parameters related to the generation of behaviour.
This analysis demonstrates the possibility of constructivism-based unifying taxonomies of temperament (in the framework of the neurochemical model functional ensemble of temperament) and classifications of psychiatric disorders. Such taxonomies would present the biobehavioural individual differences as consistent behavioural patterns generated within a formally structured space of parameters related to the generation of behaviour.
The proper head positioning decreases the surgical complications by enabling a better surgical maneuverability. Middle cerebral artery (MCA) bifurcation aneurysms have been classified by Dashti et al. [Surg Neurol. 2007 May;67(5)441-56] as the intertruncal, inferior, lateral, insular, and complex types based on dome projection. Our aim was to identify the optimum head positions and to explain the anatomic variables, which may affect the surgical strategy of MCA bifurcation aneurysms.

The lateral supraorbital approach bilaterally was performed in the 4 cadaveric heads. All steps of the dissection were recorded using digital camera.

The distal Sylvian fissure (SF) dissection may be preferred for insular type and the proximal SF dissection may be preferred for all other types. Fifteen degrees head rotation was found as the most suitable position for the intertruncal, lateral type and subtype of complex aneurysms related with superior trunk. Thirty degrees head rotation was found the most suitable position for the inferior type, insular type, and subtype of complex aneurysms related with inferior trunk.

The head positioning in middle cerebral bifurcation aneurysms surgery is a critical step. It should be tailored according to the projection and its relationship with the parent vessels of the middle cerebral bifurcation.
The head positioning in middle cerebral bifurcation aneurysms surgery is a critical step. link3 It should be tailored according to the projection and its relationship with the parent vessels of the middle cerebral bifurcation.
To retrospectively evaluate the prevalence of reported and unreported potentially important incidental findings in consecutive nonenhanced abdominal CTs performed specifically for renal colic in the urgent setting.

One radiologist, blinded to the finalized report, retrospectively re-evaluated nonenhanced abdominal CTs performed from January through December 2017 on adult patients from the Emergency Department with the specific request of urgent evaluation for renal colic, searching for potentially important incidental findings.

The CTs of 312 patients were included in the study. Thirty-eight findings were reported in 38 different CTs, whereas the re-evaluation added 47 unreported findings in 47 different CTs, adding to total of 85 findings (27%). The difference in the proportion of reported and unreported potentially important incidental findings between the original report and re-evaluation was significant (P<.001). No significant difference was found between the age of patients with and without repdings even in the urgent setting because of the possible consequences on the patient's health status and in order to avoid legal issues, while satisfying the need for timely and efficient reporting.Gastric lipomas are rare benign tumors and account for 1-3% of all benign gastric tumors. Majority of the gastric lipomas are asymptomatic and do not demand resection. However, large gastric lipomas may present with upper gastrointestinal bleeding and more rarely gastric outlet obstruction. Traditionally, surgery has been utilized for the management of giant gastric lipomas. More recently, endoscopic techniques are increasingly utilized for the resection of gastric submucosal lesions. Here we describe a case with large gastric lipoma who presented with symptoms suggestive of gastric outlet obstruction. Gastroscopy revealed a large (6 cm) submucosal lesion with a broad peduncle located in antrum. The tumor was prolapsing into duodenum thereby, completing occluding the pylorus. In this case, we performed endoscopic submucosal dissection using a novel, bipolar radiofrequency device. The dissection was completed without any complication.Dental caries are a global health problem that affects all age groups and must be considered a public health priority due to its significant financial costs and impact on the quality of life. This study evaluated the association between oral health literacy (OHL), school factors, and untreated dental caries in 12-year-old Brazilian adolescents using a multilevel approach. A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out with 740 adolescents randomly selected from private and public schools in Campina Grande, Brazil. Two dentists were trained and calibrated to diagnose dental caries using the Nyvad index and OHL using the Brazilian Rapid Estimate of Literacy in Dentistry (BREALD-30). The caregivers of the adolescents reported demographic data (sex, skin color, and socioeconomic status). Data of school factors such as the type of school and the school grade retention rate were classified through a 2-step hierarchical cluster analysis to obtain the school environment. A robust multilevel log-linear negative binomial regression for complex samples was performed (p less then 0.05). In the analysis, adjusted by individual determinants, nonwhite skin color (RR = 2.20; 95% CI 1.56-3.12), a low socioeconomic status (RR = 1.60; 95% CI 1.09-2.34), a low OHL score (RR = 0.94; 95% CI 0.91-0.98), and low satisfaction with the last dental appointment (RR = 2.25; 95% CI 1.67-3.04) were associated with untreated dental caries. The following factors remained associated with untreated dental caries in the final model students from an unfavorable learning environment (RR = 2.20; 95% CI 1.27-3.80), nonwhite skin color (RR = 1.92; 95% CI 1.27-2.91), a low socioeconomic status (RR = 1.82; 95% CI 1.12-2.94), a low OHL score (RR = 0.95; 95% CI 0.91-0.98), and low satisfaction with the last dental appointment (RR = 2.07; 95% CI 1.47-2.91). Untreated dental caries in early adolescence were impacted by the school environment, the socioeconomic status, OHL, and the adolescent's satisfaction with the last dental appointment.
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