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Plantar reconstruction is a complex procedure due to the paucity of tissue around the foot. Tissues used for reconstruction should provide similar properties, which can be accomplished by using ultra-thin flaps. Validated functional scales may provide essential information regarding patients' evolution.

Information concerning a series of 12 cases of plantar reconstruction using ultra-thin free flaps was gathered retrospectively by the authors. Data from preoperative functional scores in Lower Extremity Functional Scale and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society scale were obtained from clinical records; these were compared to postoperative scores assigned prospectively during follow-up. Differences were determined using Student's

-test for paired samples. Objective measurements concerning evolution (ulceration, footwear usage, sensation), as well as patient satisfaction, were also explored.

The mean follow-up duration was 16.5 (range 12 to 24) months. The Lower Extremity Functional Scale scores mean modified from 39.1 to 60.2,

 = 0.004; the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society scale mean modified from 42.2 to 53.4,

 = 0.012. No patient showed plantar ulceration. Protective sensation was achieved in 75% of the patients, and 10 out of 12 could use regular footwear. All patients reported satisfaction with the surgical procedure.

Ultra-thin flaps for foot reconstruction are related to improvement in functional scales, high rates of patient satisfaction, and use of regular footwear as well as a limited range of complications.

Ultra-thin flaps for foot reconstruction are related to improvement in functional scales, high rates of patient satisfaction, and use of regular footwear as well as a limited range of complications.

Therapeutic initiation of methyxanthines for treatment of apnea in preterm infants was the standard policy. Caffeine therapy is beneficial for various outcomes of preterm infants.

To evaluate the efficacy of early prophylactic compared to routine therapeutic caffeine therapy on duration of oxygen support and other outcomes of preterm infants.

In a randomized controlled trial including preterm infants < 32 weeks' gestation, prophylactic (in the first 72 h of life) versus therapeutic (only if apnea exists or infant requires mechanical ventilation) decision of caffeine was compared. The primary outcome was the duration of oxygen therapy. Secondary outcomes included duration of respiratory support modalities; bronchoplumonary dysplasia (BPD); necrotizing enterocolitis; intra-ventricular hemorrhage; retinopathy of prematurity; length of hospital stay (LOS); neonatal mortality; and caffeine side effects.

We enrolled 90 infants in the prophylactic and 91 infants in therapeutic groups respectively. Prophylactic caffeine decreased the duration of oxygen therapy [median and IQR of 28 (18-36) days versus 34 (23-51) days,

 = .005 respectively]. Prophylactic caffeine significantly decreased the durations of respiratory support modalities, LOS, and incidences of mild to moderate BPD without reported effects on the incidence of severe BPD or other clinical outcomes compared to therapeutic caffeine. A significantly higher proportion of infants in the prophylactic caffeine group did not require mechanical ventilation during their NICU admission and a significant lower proportion required late mechanical ventilation compared to the prophylactic caffeine group.

Prophylactic caffeine decreased the duration of oxygen therapy, invasive and noninvasive ventilation, incidences of mild to moderate BPD, and LOS in preterm infants.

Prophylactic caffeine decreased the duration of oxygen therapy, invasive and noninvasive ventilation, incidences of mild to moderate BPD, and LOS in preterm infants.

COVID-19 symptoms vary widely among pregnant women. We aimed to assess the most frequent symptoms amongst pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection in a tertiary hospital in Mexico City.

A cross-sectional study of pregnant women attending the National Institute of Perinatology in Mexico City was performed. All women who attended the hospital, despite their symptoms, were tested for SARS-CoV-2. A multivariate-age-adjusted logistic regression was used to assess the association between the main outcome and each characteristic of the clinical history.

A total of 1880 women were included in the data analysis. Among all women, 30.74% (

 = 578) had a positive PCR for SARS-CoV-2 from which 2.7 (

 = 50) were symptomatic. Symptoms associated with a positive PCR result were headache (

=.01), dyspnea (

=.043), and myalgia (

=.043).

At universal screening for SARS-CoV-2, one-third of the population had a positive result, while those symptoms associated with a positive PCR were headache, dyspnea, and myalgia.

At universal screening for SARS-CoV-2, one-third of the population had a positive result, while those symptoms associated with a positive PCR were headache, dyspnea, and myalgia.A 28-year-old male presented with gradually progressive swelling of the right lower eyelid along with a prominence of the eye for 6 months. He had received oral steroids and intraorbital triamcinolone acetonide injection in the inferior quadrant for active thyroid eye disease. External examination revealed right eye proptosis and swelling along the inferior orbital region. Magnetic resonance imaging showed an ill-defined soft tissue lesion in the inferior extraconal space and a bulky right inferior rectus. Histopathology of the biopsied material revealed inflammation with septate fungal filaments, identified as Aspergillus flavus on culture. He responded well to oral voriconazole despite a recurrence during the course of treatment. Intraorbital steroids are given for idiopathic and thyroid-associated orbital inflammation. This is a report of a rare complication of fungal orbital abscess following intraorbital corticosteroid injection in an immunocompetent young patient.

Children on the autism spectrum are reported to participate less in leisure activities than their peers. Little is known about what participation means for this group and the child's voice has been largely absent, partly due to methodological limitations. To address this limitation, alternative methods of eliciting children's perspectives are needed. Selleckchem MGH-CP1 The aim of this study is to elicit children's views about their participation experiences using a multi-method approach, and children's feedback on the method.

Four children on the autism spectrum (9-13 years) used a video recording device to collect data over a 1-week period on their participation in activities. The children recorded an in-the-moment narrative to describe the activity and their in-the-moment experiences. A follow-up individualised interview was conducted, allowing children to present their unique views on their activity participation and feedback.

The children's differing perspectives identified participation as a transactional and dynamic process.