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To investigate the potential value of radiomics features based on preoperative multiparameter MRI in predicting disease-free survival (DFS) in patients with local advanced rectal cancer (LARC).

We identified 234 patients with LARC who underwent preoperative MRI, including T2-weighted, diffusion kurtosis imaging, and contrast enhanced T1-weighted. All patients were randomly divided into the training (n=164) and validation (n=70) cohorts. 414 features were extracted from the tumor from above sequences and the radiomics signature was then generated, mainly based on feature stability and Cox proportional hazards model. Two models, integrating pre- and postoperative variables, were constructed to validate the radiomics signatures for DFS estimation.

The radiomics signature, composed of six DFS-related features, was significantly associated with DFS in the training and validation cohorts (both p < 0.001). The radiomics signature and MR-defined extramural venous invasion (mrEMVI) were identified as the independent predictor of DFS both in the pre- and postoperative models. In both cohorts, the two radiomics-based models exhibited better prediction performance (C-index ≥0.77, all p < 0.05) than the corresponding clinical models, with positive net reclassification improvement and lower Akaike information criterion (AIC). Decision curve analysis also confirmed their clinical usefulness. The radiomics-based models could categorize LARC patients into high- and low-risk groups with distinct profiles of DFS (all p < 0.05).

The proposed radiomics models with pre- and postoperative features have the potential to predict DFS, and may provide valuable guidance for the future individualized management in patients with LARC.
The proposed radiomics models with pre- and postoperative features have the potential to predict DFS, and may provide valuable guidance for the future individualized management in patients with LARC.We present the update of the recommendations of the French society of radiation oncology on soft tissue sarcomas. Currently, the initial management of sarcomas is very important as it may impact on patients' quality of life, especially in limb soft tissue sarcomas, and on overall survival in trunk sarcomas. Radiotherapy has to be discussed within a multidisciplinary board meeting with results of biopsy, eventually reexamined by a dedicated sarcoma pathologist. The role of radiotherapy varies according to localization of soft tissue sarcoma. It is part of the standard treatment in grade 2 and 3 sarcomas of the extremities and superficial trunk>5cm. In case of R1 or R2 resection, reexcision should be discussed. In such cases, it may be delivered preoperatively (50Gy/25 fractions of 2Gy) or postoperatively. In retroperitoneal sarcomas, preoperative conformal radiotherapy with or without modulated intensity cannot be proposed systematically in daily practice. Concomitant chemoradiotherapy cannot be considered a standard treatment. Intensity-modulated radiotherapy has become widely available. Other soft tissue sarcoma sites such as trunk, head and neck and gynaecological soft tissue sarcomas will be addressed, as well as other techniques that may be used such as brachytherapy and proton therapy.
World Health Organization declared the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness and reliability of voice analysis performed with surgical masks and respirators during the pandemic and to discuss its routine applicability.

This prospective study included 204 patients who applied to our clinic between the ages of 18 and 55, whose preoperative SARS-Cov-2 PCR tests were negative. Voice analyses were performed on each patient without a mask, with a surgical mask and with a valved face-filtering piece-3 (FFP3) respirator respectively. The F0, shimmer, jitter, s/z ratio, maximum phonation time and harmonic/noise ratio (HNR) values obtained from the voice analyses were compared with each other.

No significant difference was found in terms of F0, Jitter, Shimmer, HNR, s/z and maximum phonation time values in the voice analyses performed without a mask and with a surgical mask. With an FFP3, a significant difference was found in only the Shimmer and HNR values compared to the other analysis values. When we look at the data with sex distinction, in the group of female and male patients, when the data of voice analysis obtained in three situations were compared, different results were obtained from the female and male group.

In conclusion, it should be decided by the physician to perform the voice analysis with a surgical mask or with an FFP3, considering the clinically desired parameters.
In conclusion, it should be decided by the physician to perform the voice analysis with a surgical mask or with an FFP3, considering the clinically desired parameters.
A lateral ankle sprain (LAS) is the most common musculoskeletal injury in the physically active population. It is uncertain what percentage of these patients develop persisting symptoms including pain, recurrent sprains and subjective instability. This systematic review was conducted to assess the presence and duration of persistent symptoms after a first LAS.

A systematic review of the Medline, Web of Sciences, Embase, CINAHL and Pedro databases was performed to identify peer-reviewed articles concerning the occurrence and duration of remaining symptoms after a first LAS. Inclusion criteria focused on selection of patients without previous ankle injuries and study quality. One of the following outcomes had to be described subjective instability, resprains, remaining symptoms.

In total, 15 studies were included. The occurrence of patients with subjective instability decreased from 37.9% (95%CI [6.0-69.7]) at 3 months to 16.1% (95%CI [7.8-24.3]) at 6 months and 8.1% (95%CI [3.3-13.3]) at 12 months. The oe of subjective instability, and pain, continues to decrease until 12 months post-injury. This new information may suggest that a longer period of non-operative treatment may be warranted before recommending surgical intervention in patients with a first LAS.
Explore how often, when and how care decisions are discussed during consultations at an internal medicine outpatient clinic, and what we can learn from these observations.

Qualitative analysis of 150 video-taped consultations. Consultations involving a discussion of care decisions were analyzed using conversation analysis.

1) Only 21 of the 150 consultations involved a discussion of care decisions; 2) As there is no destined phase for the introduction of the topic of care decisions, the topic is most often introduced at the end of the phase 'treatment and course of the disease'; 3) A lot of interactional effort is needed to create common ground and make relevance clear with extensive justification. Hesitation markers, repairs and hypothetical talk show the precariousness of the topic.

Three dilemma's need to be addressed 1) a slot has to be created to introduce the topic of care decisions; 2) common ground has to be created, possibly over time; 3) the paradox of framing the topic as relevant 'in the future' but 'needs to be discussed now' needs to be attended to.

We recommend that physician training should address the three dilemmas. Future research should focus on how to do so.
We recommend that physician training should address the three dilemmas. Future research should focus on how to do so.
In current intensive care treatment, some patients with severe burns cannot be saved due to progressive organ failure. Further investigation of the pathogenesis of severe burns is needed to improve the mortality rate. In burns, inflammatory cytokines form a network that leads to an inflammatory response. Adipocytes secrete physiologically active substances (adipokines). The roles of adipokines have not been completely clarified in burn patients. This study aimed to determine the relation between serial changes of adipokines and clinical course in severely burned patients.

This was a single-center, retrospective, observational study. Patients' blood samples were collected on the day of injury and around 1 week later. Adipokines (adiponectin, angiotensinogen, chemerin, CXCL-12/SDF-1, leptin, resistin, vaspin, visfatin), various inflammatory cytokines, syndecan-1 and C1 esterase inhibitor were measured.

Thirty-eight patients were included. Resistin levels were significantly higher in the non-survivors versus survivors on Day 1 after burn injury. Hierarchical clustering analysis showed common clusters on Day 1 and at 1 Week after burn injury (resistin, IL-6, IL-8, IL10 and MCP-1). The correlation coefficient of resistin to SOFA score at 1 Week was significant. Logistic regression analysis showed a significant relation of resistin levels on Day 1 with prognosis; the area under the ROC curve for resistin was 0.801.

In the acute phase of burns, resistin was associated with other pro-inflammatory cytokines and was related to the severity and prognosis of major burns.
In the acute phase of burns, resistin was associated with other pro-inflammatory cytokines and was related to the severity and prognosis of major burns.
To evaluate the ocular surface, eyelid changes, meibomian gland morphology, corneal endothelial morphology, and corneal topographic measurements in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).

There were 47 patients diagnosed with OSAS and 47 healthy volunteers included in the study. Non-invasive tear break-up time (NITBUT), corneal topography, meibography, and specular microscopy were performed.

The mean ages of the study and control groups were 45.77±9.65 years and 44.26±8.54 years, respectively (P=0.229). The presence of floppy eye lid (17% vs. 0%; P=0.006) and lid margin abnormality score (1.09±0.8 vs. 0.21±0.51; P<0.001) were significantly different between the study and the control groups. There were insignificant differences between the groups in NITBUT and corneal topographic measurements, except for the ACT (556.96±42.4μm vs. 569±103μm, P=0.037). The mean endothelial cell density (CD) in the OSAS and control groups were 2609±259.96 and 2756±179 cells/mm
, respectively (P=0.002). Meibomian gland loss in the lower and upper eyelids was significantly higher in the OSAS group (P<0.001 for both).

OSAS patients develop eyelid margin abnormalities, loss of meibomian glands, and morphological changes in the meibomian glands. https://www.selleckchem.com/products/nsc-663284.html A significant reduction in corneal endothelial CD indicates that systemic hypoxia in OSAS has an effect on the cornea.
OSAS patients develop eyelid margin abnormalities, loss of meibomian glands, and morphological changes in the meibomian glands. A significant reduction in corneal endothelial CD indicates that systemic hypoxia in OSAS has an effect on the cornea.
The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between Chinese visceral adipose index (CVAI) and the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in Chinese through a large cohort study.

This study included 42,165 adults who were without CHD at baseline and who completed at least one annual follow-up between 2009 and 2016. We used the Cox proportional hazards model to estimate Hazard Ratios (HRs) and 95% Confidence Intervals (CIs) for the association between CVAI and risk of CHD. During the median follow-up of 3.36 years (154,808 person years), 520 participants developed CHD, including 374 males and 146 females. Compared with the first quartile of CVAI, the risk of CHD was significantly increased in the fourth quartile of CVAI in multivariate model (HR [95% CI] 9.92 [5.45, 18.04], P<0.001). Sensitivity analysis by excluding incident CHD developed in the first two years of follow-up reinforced our results. Gender stratification analyses showed that the relationship between CVAI and CHD risk was higher in males than that in females.
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