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In the last decades, survival of RTRs has increased as a result of improved immunosuppressive therapy; nonetheless, the risk of developing cancer is higher among RTRs compared to the general population. Urological malignancies are the second most common after hematological cancer and often have more aggressive behavior and poor prognosis.The objective of this study was to determine the chemical composition and energy value of passion fruit seed cake (PFSC) and to evaluate the inclusion of different levels of PFSC in the diets for quails on growth performance, carcass quality, litter quality, lipid stability of the meat, and economic viability. In the metabolism assay, 108 European quails of 21 days of age were used, being distributed in a completely randomized design with 3 treatments (one reference ration and two test rations with substitution of 20% and 40% of the reference ration by PFSC) and 6 replications of 6 birds each. It was observed that the apparent metabolizable energy corrected by the nitrogen balance (AMEn) determined in the ration with 20% PFSC (3876.17 kcal/kg DM) was higher than in the 40% (3469.00 kcal/kg DM). In the performance assay, 432 European quails from 7 to 42 days of age were used, being distributed in a completely randomized design with 6 treatments, consisting of a control diet and the others with increasing levels of inclusion of passion fruit seed (5, 10, 15, 20, and 25%), and 6 replications of 12 birds. It was observed that the inclusion of PFSC starting from 10% promoted increase FI and FC values, and increasing linear effect of these variables starting from 5% of inclusion. The PFSC did not affect the carcass characteristics and lipid oxidation of the meat. Regarding the litter quality, there was a linear increase in the pH values and worse economic indexes starting from the inclusion of 10% of PFSC. In conclusion, PFSC can be used up to the level of 5% in diets for meat quails from 7 to 42 days of age.

The aim was to investigate the cross-sectional association of dietary omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids PUFA (alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)) intake with multiple physical functions, muscle mass and fat mass in older women.

Study subjects were 554 women from the Osteoporosis Risk Factor and Prevention Fracture Prevention Study, with dietary intake assessed with 3-day food record. Body composition was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Physical function measures included walking speed 10m, chair rises, one leg stance, knee extension, handgrip strength and squat. Short physical performance battery (SPPB) score was defined based on the European working group on sarcopenia criteria.

The multivariable adjusted models showed statistically significant associations for dietary ALA with higher SPPB (β = 0.118, P = 0.024), knee extension force at baseline (β = 0.075, P = 0.037) and lower fat mass (β = -0.081, P = 0.034), as well as longer one-lo show whether omega-3 intake may be important for muscle function in older women.

To determine the difference in CT values and image quality of abdominal CT images reconstructed by filtered back-projection (FBP), hybrid iterative reconstruction (IR), and deep learning reconstruction (DLR).

PubMed and Embase were systematically searched for articles regarding CT densitometry in the abdomen and the image reconstruction techniques FBP, hybrid IR, and DLR. Mean differences in CT values between reconstruction techniques were analyzed. A comparison between signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) of FBP, hybrid IR, and DLR was made. A comparison of diagnostic confidence between hybrid IR and DLR was made.

Sixteen articles were included, six being suitable for meta-analysis. In the liver, the mean difference between hybrid IR and DLR was - 0.633 HU (p = 0.483, SD ± 0.902 HU). In the spleen, the mean difference between hybrid IR and DLR was - 0.099 HU (p = 0.925, SD ± 1.061 HU). In the pancreas, the mean difference between hybrid IR and DLR was - 1.372 HU (p = 0.353, SD ction (DLR), filtered back-projection (FBP), and hybrid iterative reconstruction (IR). DLR results in improved image quality in terms of SNR and CNR compared to FBP and hybrid IR images. DLR can thus be safely implemented in the clinical setting resulting in improved image quality without affecting CT values.We report a case of a placenta with extensive maternal vascular malperfusion and chronic histiocytic intervillositis corresponding to SARS-CoV‑2 placentitis in the context of fetal demise at 31 weeks of gestation. beta-catenin pathway Placental swamp and PCR of the placental parenchyma, umbilical cord and amnion-chorion membrane showed SARS-CoV-2- and B‑betacoronavirus-specific RNA. Maternal vascular malperfusion has been described in cases of SARS-CoV‑2 infection; however, the manifested severity of this case in the setting of a severe SARS-CoV‑2 placentitis is rare. It emphasizes the need of a maternal prophylactic anticoagulation.

A recent shift towards use of telehealth and remote learning has significant implications on resident and fellow education in urology. Implementation of multi-institutional online didactic programs, spurred on by the COVID epidemic, has changed the traditional resident teaching paradigm from individual institutional silos of knowledge and expertise to a shared nationwide database of learning. RECENT FINDINGS In this article, we explore the current trend towards virtual education and its progress to date, lessons learned on the optimization of this teaching modality, and future direction and sustainability of collaborated, standardized and accessible didactic education in urology. Multi-institutional collaborative remote video didactics has emerged as a critical part of resident education. These lectures have been overwhelmingly successful and have persisted beyond the pandemic to become a part of the urologic training curricula. This collaborative and standardized approach to resident education provides acction and sustainability of collaborated, standardized and accessible didactic education in urology. Multi-institutional collaborative remote video didactics has emerged as a critical part of resident education. These lectures have been overwhelmingly successful and have persisted beyond the pandemic to become a part of the urologic training curricula. This collaborative and standardized approach to resident education provides access to national and international experts, encourages cross-institutional collaboration and discussion, and builds a repository of lectures with easy access for learners. Utilization of this teaching modality will continue to be impactful in urologic training and will require ongoing efforts and input from both collaborating intuitions and professional societies to continue to improve on and engage in this important learning tool.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common disease in men. A rapidly rising demand for safe and effective therapy for BPH has generated novel minimally invasive surgical treatments (MISTs). With multiple procedural options in the urology armamentarium for BPH therapy, we describe the current therapies and outcomes for office-based procedures for BPH including quality of life, voiding symptoms, and sexual function.

There are three FDA-approved MISTs (Rezūm, Urolift, and iTind) and three emerging MISTs for BPH. Preliminary data suggest improvement in voiding symptoms and quality of life while minimizing unwanted sexual side effects. Long term data is required on the durability and safety of MISTs for BPH. MISTs mark a paradigm shift in BPH management. Sandwiched between conservative medical management and conventional transurethral surgery, these novel technologies promise to combine efficacy approaching that of TURP while sparing the negative side effects. We envision a future where BPH can be diagnosed and treated in an office-based setting with a standard cystoscope in one procedure.

There are three FDA-approved MISTs (Rezūm, Urolift, and iTind) and three emerging MISTs for BPH. Preliminary data suggest improvement in voiding symptoms and quality of life while minimizing unwanted sexual side effects. Long term data is required on the durability and safety of MISTs for BPH. MISTs mark a paradigm shift in BPH management. Sandwiched between conservative medical management and conventional transurethral surgery, these novel technologies promise to combine efficacy approaching that of TURP while sparing the negative side effects. We envision a future where BPH can be diagnosed and treated in an office-based setting with a standard cystoscope in one procedure.

Residency training is a pivotal educational step on the road to becoming a urologist. It combines both clinical and surgical instruction with the goal of producing proficient and compassionate surgeons and clinicians. In this review, we employ a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) to investigate the current state of urologic residency training.

Urology remains an attractive and competitive residency with varied and complex surgical and medical training. Areas for improvement include standardization of evaluation and feedback, improving resident wellness, and expanding the use of surgical simulation. Workforce issues such as the predicted urologist supply deficit and poor readiness to enter the business of medicine can be addressed at the residency level. Failure to attract and retain underrepresented minorities, increasing burden of student debt, and resident burnout are serious threats to our field. Using a SWOT analysis we identify key areas for expansion, underscore valuable strengths, and provide a working roadmap for improvement of these formative years.

Urology remains an attractive and competitive residency with varied and complex surgical and medical training. Areas for improvement include standardization of evaluation and feedback, improving resident wellness, and expanding the use of surgical simulation. Workforce issues such as the predicted urologist supply deficit and poor readiness to enter the business of medicine can be addressed at the residency level. Failure to attract and retain underrepresented minorities, increasing burden of student debt, and resident burnout are serious threats to our field. Using a SWOT analysis we identify key areas for expansion, underscore valuable strengths, and provide a working roadmap for improvement of these formative years.Autoimmune arthritis is characterized by impaired regulatory T (Treg) cell migration into inflamed joint tissue and by dysregulation of the balance between Treg cells and Th17 cells. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is known to contribute to this dysregulation, but the molecular mechanisms behind impaired Treg cell migration remain largely unknown. In this study, we assessed dynamic changes in membrane-bound IL-6 receptor (IL6R) expression levels on Th17 cells by flow cytometry during the development of collagen-induced arthritis (CIA). In a next step, bioinformatics analysis based on proteomics was performed to evaluate potential pathways affected by altered IL-6R signaling in autoimmune arthritis. Our analysis shows that membrane-bound IL-6R is upregulated on Th17 cells and is inversely correlated with IL-6 serum levels in experimental autoimmune arthritis. Moreover, IL-6R expression is significantly increased on Th17 cells from untreated patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Interestingly, CD4+ T cells from CIA mice and RA patients show reduced phosphorylation of vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein (VASP).