Listeria survival dynamics on pears under real-world storage: effects of variety, production practice, storage, and decay.
This study provides the first systematic, commercial-scale evaluation of Listeria innocua survival on multiple pear cultivars under long-term storage. We investigated its fate on three pear varieties (d'Anjou, Bartlett, and Bosc) across different production practices (conventional vs organic) and st…
Gender differences in the right atrial appendage and right atrium-related structures in patients with atrial fibrillation and their association with ablation outcomes.
To quantitatively measure gender-specific anatomical structures of the right atrial appendage (RAA) and right atrium (RA) in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients, and explore their clinical significance for post-radiofrequency ablation (RFA) recurrence using 256-slice spiral Computed Tomography (CT). T…
Embolization of spontaneous retroperitoneal bleeding fed by aneurysmal arc of Bühler: Case report and technical considerations.
The arc of Bühler (AOB) is a rare embryonic anastomosis between the celiac artery and the superior mesenteric artery, which may become a crucial collateral pathway in cases of celiac axis stenosis. We report a challenging case of a 70-year-old woman presenting with hemorrhagic shock owing to a…
Total Knee Arthroplasty in a patient with anti-synthetase syndrome and severe knee stiffness: A case report.
Anti-synthetase syndrome (ASyS) is a rare autoimmune disorder with diverse clinical manifestations, often initially misdiagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis. Delayed diagnosis may result in severe joint destruction, disabling polymyositis, and even mortality from rapidly progressive respiratory illness.…
Sublingual allergen immunotherapy in immunosuppressed rheumatoid arthritis patients: Safety and clinical outcomes.
Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is an effective disease-modifying treatment for allergic rhinitis. However, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are traditionally considered relative contraindications, and evidence on the safety and efficacy of AIT in patients receiving immunosuppressi…
Pre-operative deltoid muscle volume predicts post-operative elevation after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in patients with pre-operative contracture.
Although reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) can restore shoulder function in patients with rotator cuff deficiency, it relies heavily on the deltoid muscle. Low muscle volume, particularly in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), may lead to suboptimal outcomes. The purpose of this study was to investi…
Morphological analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in diagnosing pulmonary aspergilloma in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis: A case report.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the joints and may be associated with systemic complications. Patients with RA have an increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections, attributable to inherent immune dysregulation as well as immunos…
Incorporating Hypofractionated Radiotherapy Improves Management of Canine Urothelial Carcinoma: A Retrospective Study.
This retrospective study evaluated a novel hypofractionated radiation therapy (RT) protocol for canine urothelial carcinoma (UC). Medical records of dogs diagnosed with UC and treated were retrospectively reviewed. Inclusion criteria included diagnosis of UC, treatment with hypofractionated RT, abse…