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Chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapy utilizes patients' own T lymphocytes that are engineered to attack cancer cells. It is Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved in various hematological malignancies and currently being evaluated in solid cancers in early phase studies. We did a systematic review consisting of 15 prospective clinical trials (n=159) evaluating CAR-T cells in solid cancers. Early phase trials showed promising response rates in ovarian epithelial cancer (100%), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive sarcoma (67%), epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-positive biliary tract cancer (65%), advanced gastric/pancreatic cancer (82%), hepatocellular carcinoma (67%), and colorectal cancer (70%). The median overall response across all malignancies was 62% (range 17%-100%). Median progression-free survival and overall survival were not reached in most trials. Cytokine release syndrome was seen in only one patient with cholangiocarcinoma who received EGFR-specific CAR-T cell therapy. Although survival data is still not mature, CAR-T cell therapy in solid malignancies did show encouraging response rates and was well-tolerated.The recurrence of giant cell tumour of bone (GCTB) is quite well known. It is mainly attributed to the presence of microscopic tumour remnants left behind after tumour treatment by intralesional curettage. This condition becomes more serious and alarming when the lesion gets infected postoperatively. Several studies have indicated that the role of adjuvants in preventing the recurrence of GCTs is limited, and complete removal of malignant cells is often mandatory. We present a rare case GCT of the proximal humerus in a female patient who developed repetitive recurrences of the tumour; her salvage procedures were also complicated by the development of infection after every treatment procedure for over 20 years. The patient was finally treated successfully with a two-stage revision and reconstruction procedure.Introduction Patients with serious mental illness (SMI) experience highly intractable symptoms and great levels of dysfunction from their mental illness. Relapse prevention is critical as psychopathology, social and occupational functioning worsen with repeated psychotic episodes. selleck Poor medication adherence is a strong predictor of relapse. Use of long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAI) is among the most effective treatment specially in the context of non-adherence and yet remains underutilized. This single center retrospective study conducted using the electronic medical record (EMR) of patients enrolled in an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program at a community hospital was analyzed as to whether use of LAI among these patients reduce the frequency of emergency room visits and hospitalizations. Materials and methods Single center retrospective study using EMR of patients ages 20 and above who were enrolled at the ACT program at a community hospital from December 1, 2008 to December 31, 2018. Variabic LAI have demonstrated a statistically and clinically significant decrease of relapse rates over placebo. Despite this, LAIs are not widely prescribed for a variety of reasons, including the reservations of patients, clinicians and payers. It would seem, though, that our patient population at the ACT program do not seem to benefit from use of LAI in relapse prevention. These results are counterintuitive in that one would expect that patients with serious mental illness would benefit from use of LAI. Perhaps, individuals with SMI are a different subset of population and they do not respond as well to LAI.Diverticula are small outpouchings that form at weak points in the wall of the digestive tract. They are commonly found in the colon, and while they can occur anywhere in the digestive tract, occurrence in the appendix is rare. Here, we report the case of a young woman presenting with complaints of right lower quadrant abdominal pain. The patient's physical examination, laboratory values, and computed tomography (CT) result supported the presumptive diagnosis of uncomplicated appendicitis. The patient underwent a laparoscopic appendectomy, where an appendiceal diverticulum was appreciated. A postoperative pathology report supported the diagnosis of a true appendiceal diverticulum. The patient's symptoms improved postoperatively, and her recovery has been unremarkable. We conclude that appendiceal diverticula are often incidental findings that should be removed along with the appendix to reduce the risk of malignancy and perforation.Introduction The ABO blood group type has been considered an independent risk factor in the occurrence of pregnancy-related complications leading to significant morbidity and mortality in pregnant mothers and neonates. This study aims to determine the maternal ABO blood group and its correlation with pregnancy-related complications. Methods We analysed data of 497 pregnant female patients aged between 25 and 40 years who presented with a gestational age of > 14 weeks from June 1, 2020, to November 30, 2020. Patients' age, parity, gestational age at the first visit, body mass index (BMI) at the first visit, ABO blood group, gestational age at delivery, mode of delivery, birth weight of neonate, and pregnancy-related complications including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), preterm delivery, low birth weight (LBW), and small for gestational age (SGA) infants were evaluated. Results The mean age of 497 patients was 27.6 (27.62 ± 3.35) years. Mean BMI was 22.7 (22.7 ± 3.1 kg/m2), parity was 1.85 o take timely and appropriate measures.Pneumobilia is defined as air within the biliary system. It is usually caused by an abnormal connection between the biliary gastrointestinal tracts. Persistent asymptomatic pneumobilia is a rare occurrence and is generally considered a benign finding on imaging. Herein, we present a case of an 87-year-old male with long-standing pneumobilia of no identifiable cause who eventually developed Klebsiella cholangitis and bacteremia. In our report, we attempt to elucidate the causes of spontaneous pneumobilia and discuss its significance in the context of increased intraabdominal pressure.