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Glasgow Outcome Scores and 1-, 3-, and 6-month mortality were the most used clinical prognostic variables. Several biomarkers significantly correlated with these variables and had statistically significant different levels in TBI subjects when compared with healthy, orthopedic, and polytrauma controls. The biomarkers also displayed significant variability across mild, moderate, and severe TBI categories, as well as in concussion cases.

This review summarizes existing high-quality evidence that supports the use of severity-specific biomarkers in the diagnostic and prognostic evaluation of TBI. These data can be used as a launching platform for the validation of upcoming clinical studies.

This review summarizes existing high-quality evidence that supports the use of severity-specific biomarkers in the diagnostic and prognostic evaluation of TBI. These data can be used as a launching platform for the validation of upcoming clinical studies.

There is a paucity of literature about return to play (RTP) for golf protocols following cervical and lumbar fusions. The timing of return to this sport is a common question among patients. The aim of this review was to analyze and report the current protocols for RTP following cervical and lumbar spinal fusion.

A systematic search was conducted using the following databases MEDLINE, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar. A 3-step, multiauthor screening process was conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Inclusion criteria included peer-reviewed and published prospective, case-control, cohort, case series, or review articles. Studies had to pertain to RTP for golf following instrumented cervical or lumbar spinal fusion to be included.

Three articles met inclusion criteria 2 retrospective survey-based cohort studies and 1 survey-based case series study. All studies included a minimum of 1 year of follow-up. Of patients, 71.6% (n= 51) were able to RTP following surgery; 54.3%-80% were able to RTP at a similar or improved level of play as preoperatively. Postoperative pain reduction was noted in 2 articles.

Most golfers are able to RTP within 12 months following cervical or lumbar spinal fusion. Patients generally reported decreased lower back pain and leg pain postoperatively. Following cervical or lumbar fusion, many golfers are able to RTP at the same or an increased frequency compared with preoperatively.

Most golfers are able to RTP within 12 months following cervical or lumbar spinal fusion. Patients generally reported decreased lower back pain and leg pain postoperatively. Following cervical or lumbar fusion, many golfers are able to RTP at the same or an increased frequency compared with preoperatively.Diagnosis and management of bacterial pneumonia still relies on bacterial culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. The Unyvero® Lower Respiratory Tract (LRT) panel is a multiplex molecular assay that provides results within ∼4.5 h. This study evaluated the analytical performance of the LRT on bronchoalveolar lavages (BAL) fluids and bronchial washings (BW) in a cancer patient population and retrospectively determined clinical impact on therapy. Sensitivity and specificity of LRT on BAL and BW compared to bacterial culture and susceptibilities was calculated. Chart reviews were performed to determine if antibiotic management would have changed based on the LRT results. A total of 113 BALs and 123 BWs respiratory samples from 191 patients were included. The overall sensitivity and specificity were 91.7% [95% CI 77.5% to 98.3%] and 92.0% [95% CI 87.3% to 95.4%] respectively. Staphylococcus aureus was the most common target detected (n=21) with 89.5% [95% CI 66.8% to 98.7%] sensitivity and 98.2% [95% CI 95.4% to 99.5%] specificity. Based on availability of LRT results, 4.8% of patients could have been de-escalated faster. The LRT demonstrated an overall high accuracy for the detection of common bacteria associated with pneumonia. In this cancer inpatient cohort, treatment adjustment based on LRT results would have occurred in a small number of cases. Larger studies are necessary to understand the real-world impact within specific high-risk populations.

Brexanolone (Zulresso) is the first Federal Drug Administration-approved drug for the treatment of postpartum depression. Brexanolone is a positive allosteric modulator of the GABA

receptor and is given over 60 hours by infusion in a medical setting. This drug has been shown to be effective at significantly reducing Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression scores at 60 hours and 30 days after infusion; however, data beyond 30 days have not yet been available. There have been limited clinical programs able to offer brexanolone owing to the complexity of setting up this treatment in a medical setting.

This study sought to obtain follow-up data from 16 patients who received a brexanolone infusion at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, NC, between October 2019 and December 2020 and were beyond the 30-day postinfusion time point. We describe the methods used to successfully implement this treatment program in an academic medical center and discuss associated challenges and lessons learned with patient selection and prerview. All 11 patients gave very positive feedback about their treatment. Our program has found brexanolone to be a useful clinical tool in treating women with significant symptoms of postpartum depression.

With a strategic cross-disciplinary approach, a Clinical Brexanolone Treatment Program was established at UNC Hospitals in 2019. Sixteen patients have been treated in the program, and 11 participated in a follow-up interview. All 11 patients gave very positive feedback about their treatment. Our program has found brexanolone to be a useful clinical tool in treating women with significant symptoms of postpartum depression.

Psychologic distress and manifest mental disorders are overlooked in 30-50% of patients with cancer. Accordingly, international cancer treatment guidelines recommend routine screening for distress in order to provide psychologic support to those in need. Yet, institutional and patient-related factors continue to hinder implementation.

This study aims to investigate factors, which are associated with no screening for distress in patients with cancer.

Using machine learning, factors associated with lack of distress screening were explored in 6491 patients with cancer between 2011 and 2019 at a large cancer treatment center. Parameters were hierarchically ordered based on statistical relevance. Liproxstatin1 Nested resampling and cross validation were performed to avoid overfitting and to comply with assumptions for machine learning approaches.

Patients unlikely to be screened were not discussed at a tumor board, had inpatient treatment of less than 28 days, did not consult with a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist, had no (primary) nervous system cancer, no head and neck cancer, and did have breast or skin cancer. The final validated model was optimized to maximize sensitivity at 83.9%, and achieved a balanced accuracy of 68.9, area under the curve of 0.80, and specificity of 53.9%.

Findings of this study may be relevant to stakeholders at both a clinical and institutional level in order to optimize distress screening rates.

Findings of this study may be relevant to stakeholders at both a clinical and institutional level in order to optimize distress screening rates.

Although adolescents and young adults may be particularly prone to mental health symptoms after heart transplant, screening practices are variable.

To assess the feasibility of using patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures to assess mental health, functional status, and resiliency in posttransplant adolescents and young adult patients.

Patients transplanted between ages 15 and 25 years at 3 centers completed 6 PRO instruments via web-based platforms PROMIS instruments for anxiety, depression, satisfaction with social roles, and physical functioning; the Posttraumatic Stress Diagnostic Scale for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, version 5; and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale-10. Feasibility (completion, time to completion, and measure missingness) and PRO results were described and compared between patients with congenital heart disease and cardiomyopathy.

Nineteen patients (median age at transplant 17.7 y [interquartile range 16.3, 19.2 y], 84% male) were enrolled at an averarden of mental health symptoms within this adolescents and young adult heart transplant cohort, with a high prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. Resiliency scores were lower than in a comparison population. Electronically-administered PRO administration could facilitate more consistent mental health screening in this at-risk group.

Depression after stroke is common but often undertreated as increasing depression prevalence and decreasing health care contacts diverge after the event.

To develop an acute-phase prediction scale for prognosis of depression 6 months after stroke.

Participants (N=226) were consecutively recruited and assessed within the first week after ischemic stroke for history of depression, stroke severity (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale), and functional independence (Barthel Index). Early depressive symptoms were self-reported via the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 and external-rated by nurses via the Signs of Depression Scale. Six months later, 183 participants were assessed for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition diagnosis of depression. Significant predictors of depression were identified in multivariate logistic regression analysis and their coefficients transformed into a risk scale. Measurement precision was identified using receiver operating characteristic curve ah to increase case-finding ability are discussed.

The Post-Stroke Depression Risk Scale accurately identifies people in the acute phase with low risk of depression 6 months later, which saves expendable psychiatric interviews in stroke patients. While the sensitivity indicates that recognition of people with later depression is adequate, positive results in the acute phase show low predictivity. Clinical and methodological reasons for these results as well as implications for future research to increase case-finding ability are discussed.Wild rodents are considered as potential carriers of several zoonotic vector-borne bacteria but their epidemiology is poorly understood in Tunisia. A total of 305 biological samples (100 spleens, 100 livers, 100 kidneys, and 5 pooled ectoparasites (Xenopsylla cheopis, Laelaps echidninus, Ornithonyssus sp., Hoplopleura sp. and eggs of the rat fleas)) were collected from 100 wild rodents from three Tunisian governorates. link2 Molecular screening was performed to reveal infections with main vector-borne bacteria. Captured rodents belonged to three rodent genera and species including Rattus rattus (n = 51, 51%), Meriones shawi (n = 24, 24%) and Mus musculus (n = 25, 25%). Examined rodents were found to be heavily infested by the rat flea X. cheopis (n = 32, 47%) and the rat mite L. echidninus (n = 22, 32.3%). However, the rat mite Ornithonyssus sp. link3 (n = 13, 19.1%) and the rat lice Hoplopleura sp. (n = 1, 1.5%) were rarely identified. Based on 16S rRNA and msp4 genes, infection with Anaplasmataceae bacteria was detected in six specimens of R.