Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Tan Li, Bo Jiang, Yijun Wu, Jun Yang, Chunyan Ma, Yuan Yuan
Summary: This study investigated the correlation of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in pri-miR-1-3p and mature miR-1-3p expression with postoperative mortality of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) patients. The results showed that the variant genotypes of rs2155975 and rs4591246 were associated with increased all-cause mortality. Furthermore, low serum miR-1-3p levels before surgery were independently related to the incidents of all-cause death. This study demonstrated the importance of rs2155975 and rs4591246 polymorphisms and baseline serum miR-1-3p levels as promising markers to predict mortality among AAA patients following surgery.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Petroula Nana, Konstantinos Spanos, Konstantinos Dakis, Alexandros Brodis, George Kouvelos
Summary: This systematic review evaluates predictive imaging factors for AAA growth, with an emphasis on aneurysm diameter as the most studied factor associated with expansion and the main indication for intervention. The study highlights the importance of appropriate diagnostic modalities in identifying aneurysms with rapid growth and higher rupture risk. Future perspectives may include computed mathematical models for AAA growth prediction.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jonathan Golledge, Shivshankar Thanigaimani, Janet T. Powell, Phil S. Tsao
Summary: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) causes a high number of deaths worldwide every year, but no drug therapy has been proven to effectively limit AAA growth in randomized controlled trials. Genome-wide association studies have identified potential drug targets, and treatments to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and smoking cessation are also being considered. However, previous placebo-controlled randomized trials have not shown convincing evidence of drug efficacy, mainly due to limitations such as small sample sizes and poor participant retention. Further large prospective studies on other targets are needed to address this issue.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Mario D'Oria, Filippo Giorgio Di Girolamo, Cristiano Calvagna, Filippo Gorgatti, Nicola Altamura, Sandro Lepidi, Gianni Biolo, Nicola Fiotti
Summary: This study indicates that the abdominal aortic aneurysm sac will undergo negative remodeling after EVAR, but the occurrence of endoleaks (ELs) can prevent this negative remodeling. High-flow ELs are associated with warfarin use, MMP9 rs17577 polymorphism, and unfavorable anatomy, while low-flow ELs occur more often in TIMP1 rs4898 non-T carriers.
CARDIOVASCULAR PATHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andrea Herrero-Cervera, Carla Espinos-Estevez, Susana Martin-Vano, Alida Taberner-Cortes, Maria Aguilar-Ballester, Angela Vinue, Laura Piqueras, Sergio Martinez-Hervas, Herminia Gonzalez-Navarro
Summary: The study suggests a protective role of LIGHT in preventing VSMC trans-differentiation and maintaining their contractile characteristics. Loss of LIGHT exacerbates AAA severity and affects the gene expression of VSMCs.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Peng Ruan, Lei Gao, Hui Jiang, Tianshu Chu, Jianjun Ge, Xiang Kong
Summary: This study found that the gene encoding protein tyrosine phosphatase non-receptor type 22 (PTPN22) may be a valuable diagnostic biomarker for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Integrative bioinformatics analysis and cellular validation demonstrated consistently upregulated expression of PTPN22 in aortic tissues and peripheral blood cells of AAA patients.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yu Liu, Shuai Liu, Jiani Zhao, Kemin Wu, Baohui Xu, Wei Wang
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between plasma renin level/activity and AAA development, and found a positive correlation. Animal experiments revealed that direct-acting vasodilators promoted AAA progression and aggravated aortic degeneration. Therefore, caution should be exercised when using direct-acting vasodilators in the treatment of AAA.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hyangkyoung Kim, Sungsin Cho, Natzi Sakalihasan, Rebecka Hultgren, Jin Hyun Joh
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) and the diameters of the aorta and common iliac arteries (CIAs) in a Korean cohort compared to a European cohort. The results showed a lower prevalence of AAAs and smaller aortic diameters in the Korean cohort compared to the European cohort. Male smokers and individuals above 66 years old were found to have a higher risk of AAA occurrence.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Samuel Ersryd, Hassan Baderkhan, Khatereh Djavani Gidlund, Martin Bjorck, Peter Gillgren, Linda Bilos, Anders Wanhainen
Summary: The study found that abdominal compartment syndrome after ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms repair is mainly associated with physiological factors, such as pre-operative hypotension, use of aortic balloon occlusion, or intraoperative transfusions. Treatment outside the instructions for use or any other morphological factors were not associated with a risk of ACS.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shining Ma, Xi Chen, Xiang Zhu, Philip S. Tsao, Wing Hung Wong
Summary: This study analyzed whole-genome sequencing data to identify disease-associated variants in abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). The analysis showed that these variants were enriched in regulatory regions in aortic smooth muscle cells, highlighting the importance of cell-type-specific regulation in AAA. Furthermore, the study revealed the significance of the interleukin-6-mediated signaling pathway in AAA pathogenesis.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Yi Tong, Asha Khachane, Mudathir Ibrahim, Theresa Jacob, Alexander Shiferson, Mahmoud Almadani, Robert Y. Rhee, Qinghua Pu
Summary: In the past decade, the number of open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repairs decreased while the proportion of open abdominal aortoiliac occlusive disease (AIOD) cases increased. Open AIOD surgery was associated with higher 30-day mortality, increased return to the operating room, and increased wound complications compared to open AAA repair. Thus, open abdominal aortic repair should be selectively applied to patients with fewer risk factors.
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Petroula Nana, Konstantinos Dakis, Alexandros Brodis, Konstantinos Spanos, George Kouvelos
Summary: A systematic review examined the correlation of abdominal aortic aneurysm expansion rates with serum circulating biomarkers, identifying specific biomarkers potentially useful for individualized surveillance of patients with increased AAA growth rates. Various biomarkers, including D-dimers, LDL-C, HDL-C, and genetic factors, were found to be significantly associated with AAA growth rates, suggesting a potential role for serum biomarkers in patient monitoring.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Juan Manuel Chao de la Barca, Alexis Richard, Pauline Robert, Maroua Eid, Olivier Fouquet, Lydie Tessier, Celine Wetterwald, Justine Faure, Celine Fassot, Daniel Henrion, Pascal Reynier, Laurent Loufrani
Summary: Aortic aneurysm is the second-most common disease affecting the aorta worldwide, and there has been no report on deep metabolomic phenotyping in experimental animal models of aortic aneurysm. In this study, targeted metabolomics analysis was performed on the blood and aortas of an experimental mice model of aortic aneurysm. The results revealed profound alterations in the metabolic profile of the aortas and blood, mainly centered on changes in NO, lipid, and energetic metabolisms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Sakshi Vats, Kristina Sundquist, Yanni Li, Xiao Wang, Mun-Gwan Hong, Jan Sundquist, Moncef Zarrouk, Anders Gottsater, Ashfaque A. Memon
Summary: This study for the first time investigated the mitochondrial genome in AAA and identified important genetic alterations and haplogroups associated with AAA and clinical risk factors. These findings have the potential to fill in gaps in the missing genetic information on AAA.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
John Anagnostakos, Brajesh K. Lal
Summary: Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are common in older adults and can lead to serious morbidity and mortality if not treated promptly. The causes include trauma, infection, and inflammatory disorders, with risk factors such as smoking, advanced age, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and coronary artery disease. The pathophysiology involves arterial insult leading to inflammation and weakening of the arterial wall, requiring monitoring of size and growth rate to prevent rupture. Management options include controlling risk factors, surgical intervention based on risk assessment, and post-operative monitoring for complications. Advancements in technology have improved the diagnosis and treatment of AAA in recent years.
PROGRESS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Grzegorz Nikrandt, Joanna Mikolajczyk-Stecyna, Monika Mlodzik-Czyzewska, Agata Chmurzynska
Summary: The consumption of coffee is influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Variants in the CYP1A2 and ADORA2A genes have been associated with coffee intake and lipid metabolism.
NUTRITION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Katarzyna Skrypnik, Agnieszka Olejnik-Schmidt, Joanna Mikolajczyk-Stecyna, Marcin Schmidt, Joanna Suliburska
Summary: Supplementation with Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus curvatus increased serum ferroportin concentration in rats on a high-fat iron-deficient diet, and Lactobacillus curvatus enhanced liver expression of the Tfrc gene.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2022)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Mikolaj Danielewski, Joanna Zuraszek, Aleksandra Zielinska, Karl-Heinz Herzig, Ryszard Slomski, Jaroslaw Walkowiak, Karolina Wielgus
Summary: Paleogenetics has undergone significant changes since its inception. Initially, limited molecular techniques hindered ancient DNA analysis. However, advancements in scientific tools, as well as the popularity of this field, have led to remarkable achievements. Breakthroughs in next-generation sequencing technologies and DNA isolation protocols have enabled the sequencing of whole genomes even from highly fragmented aDNA samples.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Anna Wawrzyniak, Marzena Skrzypczak-Zielinska, Michal Michalak, Marta Kaczmarek-Rys, Alicja Ewa Ratajczak, Anna Maria Rychter, Kinga Skoracka, Michalina Marcinkowska, Ryszard Slomski, Agnieszka Dobrowolska, Iwona Krela-Kazmierczak
Summary: This study aimed to determine the influence of VDR gene variation on anti-osteoporotic one-year treatment with denosumab in Polish women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. The results showed that BB and Bb genotypes of the Bsml polymorphism of the VDR gene determine higher DXA parameter values both before and after one-year denosumab therapy in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dorota Mankowska-Wierzbicka, Joanna Zuraszek, Adrianna Wierzbicka, Marcin Gabryel, Dagmara Mahadea, Alina Baturo, Oliwia Zakerska-Banaszak, Ryszard Slomski, Marzena Skrzypczak-Zielinska, Agnieszka Dobrowolska
Summary: This pilot study examined the fecal microbial composition of recovered COVID-19 patients and found that compared to healthy controls, COVID-19 patients had greater diversity in their gut microbiota and specific microbial species. Additionally, elevated levels of pathobionts were found in COVID-19 patients. These findings suggest the importance of the enteric microbiota in the course of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kinga Skoracka, Szymon Hryhorowicz, Anna Maria Rychter, Alicja Ewa Ratajczak, Aleksandra Szymczak-Tomczak, Agnieszka Zawada, Ryszard Slomski, Agnieszka Dobrowolska, Iwona Krela-Kazmierczak
Summary: The prevalence of celiac disease has been increasing recently, with genetic and immunological factors as well as environmental determinants playing a role. Gastrointestinal infections can impact the development of celiac disease. Current research does not conclusively confirm the protective effect of natural childbirth and breastfeeding, but the amount of gluten introduced into the diet may affect its development in genetically predisposed children. Moreover, the Western lifestyle, including a diet high in fat, sugar, and gliadin, may increase the risk of celiac disease due to changes in intestinal microbiota, intestinal permeability, or mucosal inflammation. Further research is needed to understand the relationship between environmental factors and celiac disease development and to develop evidence-based preventive interventions.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Joanna Bartkowiak-Wieczorek, Edyta Madry, Michal Ksiazkiewicz, Jakub Winkler-Galicki, Milena Szalata, Marlena Szalata, Ulises Elizalde Jimenez, Karolina Wielgus, Edmund Grzeskowiak, Ryszard Slomski, Agnieszka Bienert
Summary: This study evaluated the bioavailability and stability of CBD and THC in an extract with reduced THC content derived from Cannabis sativa L. It was found that the CBD/THC ratio in the extract was 16:1, higher than typical medical preparations. The results showed higher concentrations of CBD than THC in the whole-blood and brain after oral administration, and the total bioavailability was higher for Rapae oleum compared to Cremophor.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Malgorzata Blatkiewicz, Kacper Kaminski, Marta Szyszka, Zaid Al-Shakarchi, Anna Olechnowicz, Ewelina Stelcer, Hanna Komarowska, Marianna Tyczewska, Anna Klimont, Marek Karczewski, Tomasz Wierzbicki, Joanna Mikolajczyk-Stecyna, Marek Ruchala, Ludwik K. Malendowicz, Marcin Rucinski
Summary: The study examines the association of ZWILCH gene with adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC). The higher expression of ZWILCH gene was found in ACC tissue compared to normal adrenal glands. Upregulation of ZWILCH is correlated with tumor mitotic rate and patient survival. The enhanced ZWILCH level is also associated with activation of genes involved in cell proliferation and inhibition of genes related to the immune system.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Jakub Michal Kurek, Joanna Mikolajczyk-Stecyna, Zbigniew Krejpcio
Summary: This study reveals the potential of steviol glycosides in regulating lipid metabolism and shows their impact on specific gene expression. However, further research, including human trials, is needed to confirm these effects.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Alicja E. Ratajczak-Pawlowska, Szymon Hryhorowicz, Aleksandra Szymczak-Tomczak, Ewa Wysocka, Michal Michalak, Marta Kaczmarek-Rys, Emilia Lis-Tanas, Lena Bielawska, Andrzej Plawski, Ryszard Slomski, Agnieszka Dobrowolska, Iwona Krela-Kazmierczak
Summary: Lower bone mineral density is a common issue in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This study examined the impact of MTHFR gene polymorphism and folic acid levels on bone mineral density in IBD patients. The study found that IBD patients had lower bone mineral density compared to healthy controls, and MTHFR gene polymorphism may influence bone in IBD patients.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED GENETICS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pawel Sledzinski, Agnieszka Nowak-Terpilowska, Piotr Rzymski, Ryszard Slomski, Joanna Zeyland
Summary: Plant cannabinoids, such as CBD, have the potential to mimic endocannabinoids and exhibit anti-cancer activities. This study found that CBD-rich extracts and purified CBD reduced the viability of breast cancer and prostate cancer cells, while having no effect on non-malignant cells. Additionally, the study observed changes in gene expression related to apoptosis and cell cycle control. These findings suggest that CBD could be a promising agent for further preclinical and clinical testing.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Kinga Skoracka, Szymon Hryhorowicz, Francesco Tovoli, Alberto Raiteri, Anna Maria Rychter, Ryszard Slomski, Agnieszka Dobrowolska, Alessandro Granito, Iwona Krela-Kazmierczak
Summary: Celiac disease is a small intestinal disease caused by genetic predisposition and dietary factors, which also increases the risk of bone disorders. Gluten consumption triggers inflammation and leads to decreased bone density. Additionally, vitamin D deficiency and impaired calcium absorption mechanism may contribute to osteoporosis.
CALCIFIED TISSUE INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marlena Szalata, Katarzyna Bzdega, Oliwia Zakerska-Banaszak, Joanna Zuraszek, Marcin Gabryel, Aleksandra Zielinska, Liliana Lykowska-Szuber, Agnieszka Dobrowolska, Ryszard Slomski, Marzena Skrzypczak-Zielinska
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Oliwia Zakerska-Banaszak, Marzena Skrzypczak-Zielinska, Joanna Zuraszek, Aleksandra Zielinska, Ryszard Slomski
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Joanna Zuraszek, Maryam Dangana, Oliwia Zakerska-Banaszak, Aleksandra Zielinska, Michal Walczak, Marlena Szalata, Ryszard Slomski, Marzena Skrzypczak-Zielinska
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Surgery
Meghal Shah, Tejas S. Sathe, Sukriti Bansal, Anai N. Kothari, Sophie Dream
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Letter
Surgery
Zafer Turkyilmaz, Ramazan Karabulut, Kaan Sonmez
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Letter
Surgery
Priyanka Jadhav, Gerald Gollin
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Surgery
Kheira Hireche, Ludovic Canaud, Pierre Antoine Peyron, Linda Sakhri, Isabelle Serres, Sanaa Kamel, Youcef Lounes, Thomas Gandet, Pierre Alric
Summary: This study evaluated the elastic properties of commonly used vascular substitutes for pulmonary artery replacement and compared their compliance and stiffness indexes to human pulmonary artery. The results showed that allogenic arterial grafts appeared to be the most suitable vascular substitutes in terms of compliance and stiffness for PA replacement.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Margaret Siu, Aixa Perez Coulter, Heather M. Grant, Reginald Alouidor, Michael Tirabassi
Summary: There is no significant difference in adverse respiratory events between intubated, critically ill patients requiring operative intervention who are kept NPO for 6 hours or longer compared to those kept NPO for less than 6 hours. Patients commonly experience periods of fasting much longer than the recommended 6-hour period by the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Whitney Elks, Allison G. McNickle, Matthew Kelecy, Kavita Batra, Shirley Wong, Shawn Wang, Lisa Angotti, Deborah A. Kuhls, Charles St Hill, Syed F. Saquib, Paul J. Chestovich, Douglas R. Fraser
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effects of early and late enteral feeding after PEG placement on achieving nutritional therapy goals and adverse outcomes. The results showed that patients with early initiation of feeds achieved a higher percentage of goals on day 0 without an increased rate of adverse events.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Manisha B. Bhatia, Cassandra M. Anderson, Abdiwahab N. Hussein, Brian Opondo, Nereah Aruwa, Otieno Okumu, Sarah G. Fisher, Tasha Sparks Joplin, JoAnna L. Hunter-Squires, Brian W. Gray, Peter W. Saula
Summary: This study aimed to understand postoperative pediatric nutrition practices in Kenya and the United States. The results showed that in the United States, patients initiated enteral nutrition earlier and had shorter hospital stays. However, in Kenya, patients initiated enteral nutrition earlier but had no significant difference in hospital stays.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
David P. Stonko, Joseph Edwards, Hossam Abdou, Rebecca Treffalls, Patrick Walker, Jonathan J. Morrison
Summary: Raising mean arterial pressure (MAP) >90 mmHg with norepinephrine can increase gastroduodenal artery (GDA) flow and delay bowel ischemia.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
David R. Mann, Kathryn E. Engelhardt, Barry C. Gibney, Macelyn E. Batten, Eric C. Klipsch, Rupak Mukherjee, Ian C. Bostock
Summary: Pathologic upstaging is associated with decreased overall survival in cT1b esophageal cancer. Esophagectomy has better survival outcomes compared to endoscopic local tumor excision. Neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy does not improve overall survival in cT1b lesions.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Ross Mudgway, Zachary Tran, Juan C. Quispe Espiritu, Woo Bin Bong, Hayden Schultz, Vamsi Vemireddy, Aarthy Kannappan, Marcos Michelotti, Kaushik Mukherjee, Jeffrey Quigley, Keith Scharf, Daniel Srikureja, Sharon S. Lum, Esther Wu
Summary: Comparison of medium-term outcomes between robotic-assisted cholecystectomy (RC) and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) using validated quality of life (QoL) and pain assessments did not show significant differences.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Ningjie Chen, Haitao Wang, Yang Shao, Jincun Yang, Guodong Song
Summary: This study aimed to compare the therapeutic effects of activated platelet-rich plasma (PRP) prepared from elderly individuals and young adults in treating pressure ulcers (PUs). The results showed that PRP from young adults had higher platelet concentrations and greater production of growth factors, leading to better wound healing.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Brendin R. Beaulieu-Jones, Margaret T. Berrigan, Kortney A. Robinson, Jayson S. Marwaha, Tara S. Kent, Gabriel A. Brat
Summary: Introduction: Prescription opioids, including those prescribed after surgery, have greatly contributed to the US opioid epidemic. Educating opioid prescribers is a crucial component of ensuring the safe use of opioids among surgical patients. This study implemented an annual education curriculum for new surgical prescribers, resulting in significant improvements in knowledge and comfort levels. However, there remains a persistent knowledge and comfort gap among these prescribers.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Sneha G. Bhat, Madhuri Nagaraj, Courtney Balentine, Timothy Hogan, Jennie Meier, Hillary Prince, Kareem Abdelfattah, Herbert Zeh, Benjamin Levi
Summary: This pilot study examined the effects of a structured mental fitness program on academic surgeons and found significant improvement in Positive Intelligence (PQ) scores, as well as increased connectedness and shared language among participants. However, there were no significant changes in sleep, well-being, or teaching evaluations.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Kristin E. Cox, Michael A. Turner, Siamak Amirfakhri, Thinzar M. Lavin, Mojgan Hosseini, Pradipta Ghosh, Marygorret Obonyo, Takashi Murakami, Robert M. Hoffman, Paul J. Yazaki, Michael Bouvet
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of using humanized anti-carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) antibodies conjugated with near-infrared dyes to specifically label gastric cancers in mouse models. Orthotopic models showed bright and specific labeling with more than ten times higher tumor-to-background ratios compared to the control. This tumor-specific fluorescent antibody has promising potential as a clinical tool for improving visualization of gastric cancer margins during surgical resection.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Surgery
Sarah Maki, Melissa Leon, Emily Glenn, Tiffany Tanner, Crystal Krause
Summary: This scoping review analyzed the literature on the use of broadband personality tests in the bariatric surgical population to optimize weight loss outcomes. The study found significant associations between personality scales and weight loss, but inconsistent reporting of outcome measures made it challenging to draw concrete conclusions. The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery recommends standardization of outcome reporting to improve the reliability of predicting weight loss outcomes.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)