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This work has shown that the direct quantification of the thyroid tissue uptake is possible using the beta imaging system.

Implant specific complications and outcome for the use of proximal humeral nails in different fracture types are not well described.

Evaluation of adverse effects and outcome of patients treated with the new Targon PH+ implant for proximal humeral fractures in a geriatric population.

A consecutive series of patients from a single institution was retrospectively evaluated. Adverse events (AE) were assessed from patients' files and during follow-up examination. Current pain level was evaluated using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The disability score of arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) as well as the Constant-Murley score were assessed. Patient satisfaction was evaluated by questionnaire.

Forty-nine patients with a mean age of 72.0 ± 10.0 years were included with a follow-up of 2.2 years. Five patients showed twopart fractures (10%), 24 threepart fractures (50%) and 20 fourpart fractures (40%). Additional shaft fracture occurred in twelve cases (24%). Implant-related AE were recorded in six cases (12%). Pain under strain was moderate with a mean of 27.6 ± 27.1 mm. DASH score showed a mean of 25.9 ± 24.9. BLU-945 mouse Constant score of the affected shoulder was 57 ± 23.8 with a mean difference of 16 points compared to reference shoulder. No significant differences in AE, VAS, DASH or Constant score could be found according to fracture groups. Most patients were satisfied with the surgical outcome (84%).

The Targon PH+ nail demonstrated good functional results and low adverse events in geriatric patients. Additional studies including less experienced centres are required to further evaluate the possible benefits of this implant.

The Targon PH+ nail demonstrated good functional results and low adverse events in geriatric patients. Additional studies including less experienced centres are required to further evaluate the possible benefits of this implant.

To compare the spectral computed tomography (CT) imaging parameters between squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and adenocarcinoma (AC) at the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ).

A total of 80 patients were enrolled in this retrospective study. Among them, 35 were diagnosed with SCC (SCC group) and 45 were diagnosed with AC (AC group). All patients underwent an enhanced scan with spectral CT. The following CT imaging parameters were evaluated iodine concentration (IC), water content (WC), effective atomic number (Eff-Z) and slope of the spectral HU curve (λHU) of lesions. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to analyze the predictive value of spectral CT imaging parameters for diagnosis of SCC and AC.

Patients with SCC had lower IC, Eff-Z, and λHU in arterial phase and venous phase compared with AC (p< 0.05). There were no significant differences in WC between the two groups. ROC curve analyses revealed that IC, Eff-Z, and λHU in arterial phase and venous phase were predictors for diagnosis of SCC and AC (AUC > 0.5). Moreover, the IC, Eff-Z and λHU in venous phase had better differential diagnostic performances than that in arterial phase.

Spectral CT could be useful in the differential diagnosis of SCC and AC at the GEJ. Therefore, a routine spectral CT scan is recommended for patients with carcinoma of the GEJ.

Spectral CT could be useful in the differential diagnosis of SCC and AC at the GEJ. Therefore, a routine spectral CT scan is recommended for patients with carcinoma of the GEJ.

Robot-assisted therapy (RT) has become a promising stroke rehabilitation intervention.

To examine the effects of short-term upper limb RT on the rehabilitation of sub-acute stroke patients.

Subjects were randomly assigned to the RT group (n= 23) or conventional rehabilitation (CR) group (n= 22). All subjects received conventional rehabilitation therapy for 30 minutes twice a day, for 2 weeks. In addition, the RT group received RT for 30 minutes twice a day, for 2 weeks. The outcomes before treatment (T0) and at 2 weeks (T1) and 1 month follow-up (T2) were evaluated in the patients using the upper limb motor function test of the Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA) the Motricity Index (MI), the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), the Functional Independence Measure (FIM), and the Barthel Index (BI).

There were significant improvements in motor function scales (P< 0.001 for FMA and MI) and activities of daily living (P< 0.001 for FIM and BI) but without muscle tone (MAS, P> 0.05) in the RT and CR groups. Compared to the CR group, the RT group showed improvements in motor function and activities of daily living (P< 0.05 for FMA, MI, FIM, BI) at T1 and T2. There was no significant difference between the two groups in muscle tone (MAS, P> 0.05).

RT may be a useful tool for sub-acute stroke patients' rehabilitation.

RT may be a useful tool for sub-acute stroke patients' rehabilitation.

Continued long-term rehabilitation programs with acquired brain injury are important for their participation in meaningful daily activities.

This paper investigated the participation-based interventions on outcomes in patients with acquired brain injury.

A systematic review and meta-analysis search for randomized control trials published between 1998 and 2019 using PubMed, CINAHL, and MEDLINE was performed. Nine studies were selected and analyzed for systematic review. Five studies analyzed the effectiveness of participation-based intervention using meta-analysis and assessed the level of evidence of qualitative studies.

A total of 843 publications were searched. Nine studies met the inclusion criteria and were of high quality. The effective score for improving participation following participation-based interventions in persons with acquired brain injury was 0.32 and significant in this study (p < 0.05).

The findings of this systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that, in persons with acquired brain injury, participation-based interventions are essential for community living.

The findings of this systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that, in persons with acquired brain injury, participation-based interventions are essential for community living.