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75 × 10-6). #link# Genes with a nominal gene-based association (Pgene  less then  0.05) were significantly enriched across endometriosis and depression (Pbinomial-test = 2.90 × 10-4). Also, genes overlapping the two traits at Pgene  less then  0.1 (Pbinomial-test = 1.31 × 10-5) were significantly enriched for the biological pathways 'cell-cell adhesion', 'inositol phosphate metabolism', 'Hippo-Merlin signaling dysregulation' and 'gastric mucosa abnormality'. These results reveal a shared genetic etiology for endometriosis and depression. Indeed, additional analyses found evidence of a causal association between each of endometriosis and depression and at least one abnormal condition of gastric mucosa. Our study confirms the comorbidity of endometriosis and depression, implicates links with gastric mucosa abnormalities in their causal pathways and reveals potential therapeutic targets for further investigation.

The placement of an external elbow fixator can be statically carried out as temporary stabilization or as a hinged movement fixator. As a hinged movement fixator a functional follow-up treatment is possible due to control of the joint guidance and reduction of the compromising forces on the osteoligamentous structures.

As atemporary stabilization of the elbow, the external fixator is used as adamage control method. As a movement fixator it is used as an additional protection and movement control after complex osteoligamentous interventions and persisting tendency to dislocation of the joint and also as a standalone procedure. In some cases, the procedure is also used in distraction arthrolysis of stiff elbows and as asalvage procedure in patients with relevant comorbidities as part of fracture treatment.

Inexperience in relation to the procedure as well as alocal acute infection at the level of the intended pin locations should specifically be mentioned as contraindications. In addition, compliance and in the context of an arthrolysis (additive for open arthrolysis or distraction arthrolysis); however, in contrast asignificant number of complications associated with this surgery are likely to emerge. As adefinitive salvage procedure, satisfactory results were obtained in asmall case series of aselected older patient group with relevant comorbidities.

Good functional results have been reported for the treatment of unstable elbows after primary and secondary placement of a hinged external fixator. Good functional scores and improvement in the range of motion were also recorded in the context of an arthrolysis (additive for open arthrolysis or distraction arthrolysis); however, in contrast a significant number of complications associated with this surgery are likely to emerge. As a definitive salvage procedure, satisfactory results were obtained in a small case series of a selected older patient group with relevant comorbidities.

To identify patients at risk of in-hospital mortality and adverse outcomes during the vulnerable post-discharge period after the first acute heart failure episode (de novo AHF) attended at the emergency department.

This is a secondary review of de novo AHF patients included in the prospective, multicentre EAHFE (Epidemiology of Acute Heart Failure in Emergency Department) Registry. We included consecutive patients with de novo AHF, for whom 29 independent variables were recorded. The outcomes were in-hospital all-cause mortality and all-cause mortality and readmission due to AHF within 90days post-discharge. A follow-up check was made by reviewing the hospital medical records and/or by phone.

We included 3422 patients. The mean age was 80years, 52.1% were women. The in-hospital mortality was 6.9% and was independently associated with dementia (OR = 2.25, 95% CI = 1.62-3.14), active neoplasia (1.97, 1.41-2.76), functional dependence (1.58, 1.02-2.43), chronic treatment with beta-blockers (0.62, 0.44-0.86stics identified de novo AHF patients at increased risk of developing adverse outcomes during hospitalisation and the vulnerable post-discharge phase, without significant differences in these risk factors according to patient age at de novo AHF presentation.The European Directive 2013/59/Euratom requires member states of the European Union to ensure justification and optimisation of radiological procedures and store information on patient exposure for analysis and quality assurance. The EuroSafe Imaging campaign of the European Society of Radiology created a working group (WG) on "Dose Management" with the aim to provide European recommendations on the implementation of dose management systems (DMS) in clinical practice. The WG follows Action 4 "Promote dose management systems to establish local, national, and European diagnostic reference levels (DRL)" of the EuroSafe Imaging Call for Action 2018. DMS are designed for medical practitioners, radiographers, medical physics experts (MPE) and other health professionals involved in imaging to support their tasks and duties of radiation protection in accordance with local and national requirements. The WG analysed requirements and critical points when installing a DMS and classified the individual functions at different performance levels. KEY POINTS • DMS are very helpful software tools for monitoring patient exposure, optimisation, compliance with DRLs and quality assurance. • DMS can help to fulfil dosimetric aspects of the European Directive 2013/59/Euratom. • The EuroSafe WG analyses DMS requirements and gives recommendations for users.

To investigate the feasibility of an endoscopic surgical approach through the neck to the jugular foramen, to determine the relevant techniques and extent of exposure, and to provide a new surgical approach with minimal trauma.

Nine cadaveric head specimens with attached necks were fixed with 10% formalin solution. Two of the heads were fixed and injected withcolored silicone rubber. link2 Through the dissection of these cadaver head and neck specimens, we designed a surgical approach from the neck to the jugular foramen area with the use of a neuroendoscope and performed simulated surgery to determine which anatomical structures were encountered in the approach.

The posterior aspect of the internal jugular vein is adjacent to the rectus capitis lateralis. link3 The internal carotid artery is anteromedial to the internal jugular vein, with the glossopharyngeal nerve, accessory nerve, vagus nerve and hypoglossal nerve in between. Removal of the rectus capitis lateralis can reveal the jugular process, and exposing ththe future. Nonetheless, this approach is still in development in a laboratory setting, and further research and improvements are needed before facing more complicated situations in clinical practice.

This study aimed to report cases of high-lying azygos arch and discuss the embryological basis of its development by a thorough evaluation of the anatomical features assessed using computed tomography (CT) images.

This study was approved by our institutional review board. We retrospectively reviewed chest CT images between November 2011 and November 2018. To determine high-lying azygos arch, we set the upper margin of the T4 vertebral body as the reference level. Regarding the embryological development of high-lying azygos arch, we retrospectively reviewed the CT images of 105 patients with tracheal bronchus to identify the location of the azygos arch.

We noted that on three cases CT images, the azygos arch was located higher than the upper margin of the right main bronchus, and drained into the proximal superior vena cava (SVC) at a level higher than the conventional T4 or T5 vertebral level. All 105 patients with right tracheal bronchus showed azygos arch above the tracheal bronchus.

This variation in the location of the azygos arch can mimic pathological lesion on plain radiographs, and, therefore, it is important to be aware of high-lying azygos arch. Our findings show that the azygos arch may have possibly migrated downward during embryological development.

This variation in the location of the azygos arch can mimic pathological lesion on plain radiographs, and, therefore, it is important to be aware of high-lying azygos arch. selleckchem show that the azygos arch may have possibly migrated downward during embryological development.Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute vasculitis predominantly affecting the small arteries of young children. Up to 25% of untreated patients suffer from coronary artery (CA) complications. Early diagnosis and treatment is mandatory in incomplete KD to reduce the risk of coronary involvement. Between 2002 and 2018, 124 patients have been diagnosed suffering from KD at the University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO). We assessed luminal diameters of both CAs normalized as Z-scores by 2D-echocardiography. A total of 94 patients were analyzed. Of them, 31 (33%) were affected by an incomplete form of KD. In 24 children (26%), serial echocardiography was necessary in order to confirm diagnosis. Mean Z-scores for the left main coronary artery (LMCA), right main coronary artery (RMCA), and left anterior descending artery increased significantly between the initial (LMCA 0.79z, RMCA 0.15z, LAD 0.49z) and second (LMCA 1.69z, RMCA 0.99z, LAD 1.69z) examination (p  less then  0.05).ConclusionTo confirm diagnosis of KD, it might not be necessary to detect dilation or aneurysms. Our observation suggests that patients suspected having KD should be monitored with serial echocardiography in order to detect a possible enlargement of the CA diameters, even if Z-scores are within the normal range. What is Known • Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute vasculitis predominantly affecting the small arteries of young children. Up to 25% of untreated patients suffer from coronary artery (CA) complications. • Due to less classic clinical criteria in patients with incomplete KD, the risk for CA pathology is even higher. What is New • A significant progression of patients' CA Z-scores in serial echocardiographic measurements may be helpful to ensure diagnosis of KD early even if Z-scores are within the normal range. • Twenty-seven patients (90%) with incomplete KD could be diagnosed within 10 days of fever, early enough to prevent significantly higher rates of CA aneurysm.Myocarditis and Kawasaki disease are common but usually distinct diseases in children. During the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), reports of a new form of myocarditis with clinical features of Kawasaki appeared. We investigated the place of this new disease in the spectrum encompassing Kawasaki disease and myocarditis.Thirty two consecutive children referred to our centre for a suspicion of Kawasaki or a diagnosis of myocarditis were included and eventually divided into four groups 11 Kawasaki diseases, 6 Kawasaki syndromes (children with another diagnosis), 7 myocarditis without Kawasaki clinical feature and 7 myocarditis with incomplete Kawasaki clinical features. All were treated with immunoglobulins except those of the myocarditis group. The survival rate was 91%. The 7 children with myocarditis and clinical features of incomplete Kawasaki were all positive for SARS-CoV-2. They had a transient myocardial failure with a favourable course and none had coronary artery disease.Conclusion Every COVID-19 child within our population had a mild to severe myocarditis and presented with fever plus two or three Kawasaki clinical features.