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During mitosis microtubules self-organize to form a bipolar mitotic spindle structure, which positions the sister chromatids on the spindle mid-plane and separates them afterwards. Previous studies have identified many spindle associated proteins. Yet, we do not fully understand how these nanoscopic proteins lead to force generation through interactions of individual microtubules, motor proteins and chromosomes, and how a large number of these local interactions ultimately determine the structure and mechanics of the spindle in micron scale. Here we review the current understanding and open questions related to the structure and mechanics of the mitotic spindle. We then discuss how a combination of electron microscopy and computational modeling can be used to tackle some of these open questions.

Continuing tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy may be beneficial when patients with non-small-cell lung cancer and EGFR mutations experience gradual disease progression after initial EGFR-TKI treatment. We aimed to compare the efficacy of simultaneous EGFR-TKI and chemotherapy with that of sequential treatment after patients' disease gradually progressed after first-line EGFR-TKI treatment.

Patients with gradual progression who were EGFR-T790M mutation negative were randomly divided into two groups. In the concurrent group, patients were treated with pemetrexed plus cisplatin along with the same EGFR-TKI. In the sequential group, patients continued with EGFR-TKI until the disease progressed again, according to RECIST, then switched to chemotherapy. We evaluated the patients' progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival times.

Ninety-nine patients were enrolled 49 in the concurrent group and 50 in the sequential group. The median PFS (mPFS) was 7.7 months (95% confidence interval [CI], 3.6-11.7) in the concurrent group and 5.7 months (95% CI, 3.5-7.9) in the sequential group (hazard ratio= 0.66; 95% CI, 0.44-1.00; P= .026), respectively. For the sequential group, the mPFS1 and mPFS2 were 1.8 months (95% CI, 1.4-2.3) and 3.8 months (95% CI, 3.1-4.5), respectively. The median overall survival of the concurrent group was longer than that of the sequential group (20.0 vs. 14.7 months; hazard ratio=0.52; 95% CI, 0.32-0.85; P= .038).

For patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer and gradual progression who are EGFR-T790M mutation negative after initial EGFR-TKI therapy, EGFR-TKI combined with chemotherapy confers longer PFS and overall survival than sequential EGFR-TKI and chemotherapy does.

For patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer and gradual progression who are EGFR-T790M mutation negative after initial EGFR-TKI therapy, EGFR-TKI combined with chemotherapy confers longer PFS and overall survival than sequential EGFR-TKI and chemotherapy does.Entrapment neuropathies are frequently encountered by rheumatologists, not only because they are common but also because of their association with certain rheumatological and systemic disorders. Recognizing entrapment neuropathy early can help avoid progressive neurological deficits, as well as facilitate appropriate treatment measures, which can effectively minimize a patient's symptoms. Entrapment neuropathies may be distinguished from other musculoskeletal causes of lower extremity pain by identifying characteristic patterns of weakness and/or sensory loss, so a focused bedside neurological examination is key for diagnosis. Adavosertib In this chapter, we review the most common entrapment neuropathies that occur in the lower extremities, review the relevant neuroanatomy, outline a diagnostic approach to distinguish them from other mimics, and highlight appropriate management options.

The serologic response of individuals with mild forms of SARS-CoV-2 infection is poorly characterized.

Hospital staff who had recovered from mild forms of PCR-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection were tested for anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies using two assays a rapid immunodiagnostic test (99.4% specificity) and the S-Flow assay (~99% specificity). The neutralizing activity of the sera was tested with a pseudovirus-based assay.

Of 162 hospital staff who participated in the investigation, 160 reported SARS-CoV-2 infection that had not required hospital admission and were included in these analyses. The median time from symptom onset to blood sample collection was 24 days (IQR 21-28, range 13-39). The rapid immunodiagnostic test detected antibodies in 153 (95.6%) of the samples and the S-Flow assay in 159 (99.4%), failing to detect antibodies in one sample collected 18 days after symptom onset (the rapid test did not detect antibodies in that patient). Neutralizing antibodies (NAbs) were detected in 79%, 92% and 98% of samples collected 13-20, 21-27 and 28-41 days after symptom onset, respectively (P=0.02).

Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 were detected in virtually all hospital staff sampled from 13 days after the onset of COVID-19 symptoms. This finding supports the use of serologic testing for the diagnosis of individuals who have recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection. The neutralizing activity of the antibodies increased overtime. Future studies will help assess the persistence of the humoral response and its associated neutralization capacity in recovered patients.

The funders had no role in study design, data collection, interpretation, or the decision to submit the work for publication.

The funders had no role in study design, data collection, interpretation, or the decision to submit the work for publication.The number of women in podiatric medicine and surgery has increased steadily over the past 4 decades; however, there appears to be a large and continued gender gap with respect to representation in academic medicine and other positions of power. National and state level organizational data were obtained from multiple podiatry professional societies to evaluate the rate at which women achieved leadership roles within the podiatric profession over time. A secondary questionnaire was also developed and electronically mailed to 8684 doctors of podiatric medicine to help capture additional leadership information and to provide further insight into the trends observed. The response rate was 26% (2276/8684). Female representation in academia, research/publications, most leadership positions, and board certifications has increased over time, but at a slower rate than the number of women entering the profession. We observed a decreasing trend of females completing fellowships, speaking at national meetings, becoming residency directors, and receiving American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons- and American Podiatric Medical Association-sponsored grants/awards. Based on the survey results, female podiatric physicians were more likely to be single, have fewer children, spend more time in a clinical setting, be less satisfied with work, and experience higher work stress levels than their male colleagues. Of the female respondents, 73% described experiencing gender discrimination at some point in their career, and 42% reported experiencing sexual harassment, compared with only 6% and 5% of men, respectively. There continues to be a gender gap in leadership roles, which may be explained partially by work/life balance issues, gender discrimination, and other issues.

Prominent ears are the most common congenital abnormality of the head and neck, occurring in 5% of the Caucasian population. Facial disfigurement can cause psychosocial distress, low self-esteem and varying levels of social isolation most notable in school-age children. Although prominent ear correction is the most frequently performed aesthetic operation in children and adolescents, to our knowledge, the relationship between prominent ears and psychological, social and educational issues has not been systematically assessed.

To investigate the psychological, social and educational impact of prominent ears and to examine how prominent ear correction affects health-related quality of life (HRQoL).

A systematic review was conducted using a protocol registered with PROSPERO and in line with the Preferred Reporting for Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. A comprehensive search of the literature was conducted using MEDLINE, EMBASE, PyscINFO, HMIC Health Management Information Consortiumot be underestimated. Surgical correction has consistently been shown to significantly improve HRQoL.

Prominent ears pose severe psychological and social issues that should not be underestimated. Surgical correction has consistently been shown to significantly improve HRQoL.

Medical schools were upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in suspension of all in-person educational activities, and leaving clinical clerkships on hold indefinitely. A virtual curriculum and novel teaching methods were needed to fulfill curricular requirements. We developed a comprehensive virtual radiology clerkship and evaluated the efficacy of this novel method of teaching.

A 4-week virtual radiology clerkship was designed to accommodate medical students who had not yet completed the required clerkship. The design included online flipped classroom modules, large group didactic lectures, and small group homeroom activities. Student performance was assessed via a standardized online final exam. Feedback from students was collected using online surveys. Student performance was compared to the in-person radiology clerkship.

One hundred and eleven medical students were enrolled in the virtual radiology clerkship. Final exam scores were similar to the in-person clerkship. Students indicated that smnd students can be challenging in a virtual course.

To investigate the feasibility of oxygen-challenge blood oxygen level-dependent (BOLD) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 3T for evaluating the early change of blood oxygenation before and after transcatheter arterial embolization (TACE) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Thirty HCC patients with cirrhosis (HCC group, n = 30) and 30 healthy volunteers (control group, n = 30) were included in this study. Patients in the HCC group underwent BOLD before and 1 month after TACE. Oxygen was administered via a mask. Differences between pre- and post-O

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Oxygen-challenge BOLD MRI is feasible to assess post-TACE changes in HCC patients.

Oxygen-challenge BOLD MRI is feasible to assess post-TACE changes in HCC patients.

Estimates of alcohol consumption in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System are generally lower than those in other surveys of U.S. adults. This study compares the estimates of adults' drinking patterns and the distribution of drinks consumed by average daily alcohol consumption from 2 nationwide telephone surveys.

The 2014-2015 National Alcohol Survey (n=7,067) and the 2015 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (n=408,069) were used to assess alcohol consumption among adults (≥18 years), analyzed in 2019. The weighted prevalence of binge-level drinking and the distribution of drinks consumed by average daily alcohol consumption (low, medium, high) were assessed for the previous 12 months using the National Alcohol Survey and the previous 30 days using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, stratified by respondents' characteristics.

The prevalence of binge-level drinking in a day was 26.1% for the National Alcohol Survey; the binge drinking prevalence was 17.4% for the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.