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Potentially Pathogenic Yeasts to Humans Isolated From Sandy Beaches Used For Recreational Purposes
Authors: Biedunkiewicz Anna , Bałabański Tomasz , Jastrzębski Jan Paweł 
Published: January 2025

Yeasts possess a range of environmental adaptations that allow them to colonize soil and sand. They can circulate seasonally between different components of lake ecosystems, including beach sand, water, and the coastal phyllosphere. The accumulation of people on beaches promotes the development and transmission of yeasts, posing an increasing sanitary and epidemiological risk. The aim of this study was to determine the species and quantitative composition of potentially pathogenic and pathogenic yeasts for humans present in the sand of supervised and unsupervised beaches along the shores of lakes in the city of Olsztyn (north-eastern Poland).
The study material consisted of sand samples collected during two summer seasons (2019; 2020) from 12 research sites on sandy beaches of 4 lakes located within the administrative boundaries of Olsztyn. Standard isolation and identification methods used in diagnostic mycological laboratories were applied.
A total of 259 yeast isolates (264, counting species in two-species isolates separately) belonging to 62 species representing 47 genera were obtained during the study. Among all the isolates, 5 were identified as mixed (two-species). Eight isolated species were classified into biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) and risk group 2 (RG-2). The highest average number of viable yeast cells was found in sand samples collected in July 2019 (5,56 x 102 CFU/g), August, and September 2020 (1,03 x 103 CFU/g and 1,94 x 103 CFU/g, respectively). The lowest concentrations were in samples collected in April, September, and October 2019, and October 2020 (1,48 x 102 CFU/g, 1,47 x 102 CFU/g, 1,40 x 102 CFU/g, and 1,40 x 102 CFU/g, respectively).
Le placard éditorial de l’abstraction chorégraphique
Authors: Capeille Jean 
Published: January 2025

À la fin des années 1950, des critiques états-unien.es débattent des spectacles d’une nouvelle avant-garde chorégraphique. Leurs comptes-rendus regroupent parfois ces œuvres sous les vocables de danse « abstraite » ou « avant-gardiste ». En parallèle à ces catégories, il n’est pas rare de croiser, dans leurs colonnes, des lexiques liés au queer dans ses diverses acceptions et notamment stigmatisantes. Certains de leurs termes font ainsi écho aux mots que le maccarthysme avait récemment popularisés pour discriminer les minorités sexuelles et leur imposer les nécessités du placard. Du côté de la défense de cette avant-garde, un jeune interprète nommé David Vaughan propose, dans le courrier des lecteurs de Dance Magazine en 1958, de penser celle-ci sous l’angle d’une « approche non-éloquente ». En refusant que le corps parle, sa valorisation d’une danse transparente – limitée à ses seuls mouvements, à voir plutôt qu’à interpréter – n’est pas sans continuer à alimenter « l’épistémologie du placard » structurée autour de la séparation entre le privé et le public, le visible et le dissimulé, les non-dits et le non-dire. Par-delà ces lignes de front, cet article se propose d’explorer, à travers la notion de « placard éditorial », les dynamiques critiques pre-Stonewall de l’abstraction chorégraphique.
La domination du poète. La dimension sociale de la vraisemblance chez Aristote
Authors: Sorci Antonino 
Published: January 2025

Dans cet article, nous proposons une interprétation renouvelée du passage du chapitre IX de la Poétique d’Aristote dédié à la distinction entre la poésie et la chronique. Ce faisant, nous souhaitons mettre en relief la dimension sociale de la conception aristotélicienne de la vraisemblance. Notre hypothèse est que dans ce passage il s’agit moins de définir le propre de la fiction que de distinguer le rôle social du poète de celui du chroniqueur. Nous montrons comment cette interprétation permet de concevoir différemment certaines distinctions cruciales de la narratologie contemporaine, dont celle entre les récits « naturels » et les récits « non-naturels ».
Screening for diabetic retinopathy at a health centre in South Africa: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Zulu Ntokozo , Ngassa Piotie Patrick , Webb Elizabeth M. , Maphenduka Wezi G. , Cook Steve , Rheeder Paul 
Published: January 2025

Background: In South Africa, screening for diabetic retinopathy (DR) is non-existent at the primary healthcare (PHC) level because of the absence of a screening programme. This leads to preventable vision loss.Aim: To describe the clinical characteristics and outcomes of eye screenings and subsequent referrals.Setting: Laudium Community Health Centre (CHC), a PHC facility in Tshwane.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study from February 2022 to August 2022. Individuals with diabetes were screened for eye complications using visual acuity testing, intraocular pressure measurement, and fundoscopy with a non-mydriatic digital fundus camera. Fundus images were analysed by an optometrist and an artificial intelligence (AI) programme. Demographic and clinical data were collected.Results: A total of 120 participants were included, with the majority (60.7%) from Laudium CHC. Most participants (64.2%) were on oral agents, and 66.7% were women. The mean haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) was 8.3%, with a median diabetes duration of 8 years. Artificial intelligence detected more glaucoma cases (17.5% vs 9.2%) and DR (23.3% vs 15.8%) compared to the optometrist. In contrast, the optometrist identified more cases of macula pathology (29.2% vs 19.2%). Participants (n = 79) were referred to an ophthalmologist for diagnosis confirmation and management.Conclusion: The study revealed that while DR was not highly prevalent among PHC patients with diabetes, there was a significant referral rate for other ocular complications. Artificial intelligence can enhance early detection and improve efficiency.Contribution: The findings underscore the need to integrate diabetes eye screening programmes into PHC services for people living with diabetes.
Nursing Shortage in India: Are There Solutions for Policymakers?
Authors: Thakur Chandani 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Investment in nursing is important to achieve Sustainable Development Goals and universal health coverage. Nurses play a critical role in achieving health goals, they ensure the continuum of care by providing comprehensive and integrated care 24 × 7. They are the largest workforce and it is essential to invest to take care of the shortage of nurses as it is a global crisis. India and other low- and middle-income countries have been struggling with this ubiquitous issue of nursing shortage for decades, preventing them from meeting their national health targets, with the majority of states failing to meet the World Health Organization standard of 4 nurses/1000 population. There are multiple factors leading to the shortage impacting the quality of patient care, patient safety and nurses. Since the nursing shortage is multifaceted, effective interventions necessitate a more in-depth comprehension of the issue. This article aims to give a glimpse of the nursing workforce’s current state in India, the reasons for the shortage, its impact on patient care, and the potential strategies to address the emerging challenges it entails. To achieve the objectives of this review article, a detailed literature review was conducted using published research articles, dissertations, review articles, newspaper articles and governmental, non-governmental and international agency reports.
The Impact of Focal Lesions on Overall and Progression-free Survival in Multiple Myeloma
Authors: Kirkizlar Tugcan Alp , Kirkizlar Onur , Soyluoglu Selin , Umit Elif Gulsum , Ustun Funda , Demir Ahmet Muzaffer 
Published: January 2025

Purpose:
In this study, we aimed to reveal the incidence of ≥3 focal lesions (FLs) and analyze overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) according to the number of FLs, as well as to identify mortality and PFS risk factors, in our newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) patients.

Materials and Methods:
A total of 89 NDMM patients who underwent 18F-FDG positron emission tomography/computerized tomography (PET/CT) imaging were included in the study.

Results:
While 57.3% of the patients had ≥3 FLs, 20.2% had no FL. The median OS and PFS were 55 and 43 months, respectively. The median survival time was 49 months for patients with ≥3 FLs and 101 months for patients with <3 FLs, with a statistically significant difference (P = 0.049). The median PFS was 34 months in patients with ≥3 FLs and 67 months in patients with <3 FLs; this difference was also statistically significant (P = 0.026). The difference in median survival was statistically significant, based on whether autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) was performed and the number of FLs (≥3 or <3) (P = 0.011). In the multivariate regression analysis, ≥3 FLs was not a predictor of mortality but was a risk factor for PFS.

Conclusion:
In our study, we observed significantly worse OS and PFS in patients with ≥3 FLs at diagnosis, and it is noteworthy that the OS was worse in those patients who did not undergo ASCT. 18F-FDG PET/CT is a feasible imaging technique for the prediction of prognosis in the initial evaluation of NDMM, and we believe that consolidation with ASCT as a modifiable factor, especially in patients with ≥3 FLs, will lead to a more favorable prognosis.
In vitro Study to Compare Stability and Homogeneity of Various Routinely Used Meals for Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy (GES) for Solids and Validating Radiolabeled Idli (Savory Cake) as an Improved Alternate Vegetarian Meal
Authors: Rajai Prathamesh , Singh Natasha , Shivdasani Divya , Pereira Melwika 
Published: January 2025

Purpose:
The purpose of the study was to compare the stability and homogeneity of various routinely used meals for gastric emptying scintigraphy (GES) for solids and to validate an improved vegetarian well uniformly radiolabeled solid meal for GES, which is easily fully consumed by patients in view of their common symptoms in such indications and in keeping with Indian food culture.

Materials and Methods:
Following various types of solid meal preparations were labeled with 3 mCi of 99 mTc sulfur colloid (SC), and image of each meal was acquired on General Electric (GE) Infinia Hawkeye 4 camera: (1) Meal of 4 slice bread + 20 g butter with calorific value ≈ 356 kcal. (2) 4 slice bread + 30 g jam with calorific value ≈ 332 kcal. (3) 4 slice bread + 70 ml of milk with calorific value ≈ 243 kcal. (4) 150 g of sagu (sabudana) +5 ml refined vegetable oil + 10 g peanuts (sagu khichdi) with calorific value ≈ 324 kcal. (5) 4 idli + 2 tablespoon green chutney with calorific value ≈ 280 kcal. (6) 70 g wheat + 50 ml water + 5 ml refined vegetable oil with calorific value ≈ 237 kcal. (7) Meal of 75 g of idli mix + 80 ml water + 10 g butter with calorific value ≈ 310 kcal. All radiolabeled meals were subjected to the radiolabeled stability test procedure to calculate labeling efficiency which was compared.

Results:
Idli meal prepared with radiotracer added to the batter mixture itself, with a calorific value ≈ 310 kcal showed the highest uniform Tc99 m SC distribution in comparison to all other meal preparations.

Conclusions:
Radiolabeled idli (savory cake) prepared with radiotracer added to the batter mixture itself, appears to be an ideal vegetarian meal in comparison to all other meal preparations for gastric emptying scintigraphy studies, especially among patients with specific dietary restrictions.
Eosinophilic dermatitis in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Authors: Prasad Supriya , Jacob Priya M. , Nandkumar G , Vasudevan Jayasudha A. , Nair Sreejith G 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT
Hematological malignancies are known to have cutaneous manifestations, either in the form of direct infiltration of skin by malignant cells or as a result of paraneoplastic syndrome. Many hematological malignancies, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), are known to cause malignancy-induced Eosinophilic Dermatoses. We present a case of an elderly woman who presented with multiple pruritic patches. On clinical examination, the patient had multiple enlarged lymph nodes in the cervical and inguinal regions. The total leucocyte count was elevated and peripheral blood examination showed atypical lymphocytes. Flow cytometry was suggestive of CLL. The skin biopsy was suggestive of Eosinophilic Dermatoses in a case of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. We should be aware of this entity as they mimic insect bites, urticaria, and other skin conditions both histologically and clinically and to avoid a diagnostic pitfall.
Invasive stratified mucin-producing carcinoma of the cervix: A case report and review of the literature
Authors: Garima  , Nambiar Kaniyappan , Mahajan Prerna , Tanveer Nadeem , Sharma Sonal , Gupta Bindiya 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT
Invasive stratified mucin-producing carcinoma (ISMC) is a rare, recently described subtype of HPV-associated cervical adenocarcinoma. It shows varied morphological patterns, making it difficult to diagnose, especially the mixed forms. A 57-year-old female, P7L7, presented with postmenopausal bleeding for the past five months. On per-vaginal examination, a friable cervical growth was noted. Microscopic examination of the cervical biopsy showed an invasive tumor composed of nests of stratified columnar cells with peripheral palisading and a variable amount of (alcian blue-positive) intracytoplasmic mucin. Another component of the tumor showed sheets and nests of undifferentiated tumor cells. IHC on both components showed diffuse positivity for P16, PAX8, and keratin 7. Based on these findings, a diagnosis of ISMC was made. Awareness of the morphological features and ancillary stain results of ISMC can aid in picking up the diagnosis in a small biopsy. These findings have prognostic value, as most cases of ISMC behave aggressively.
Single-docking robot-assisted radical antegrade modular pancreatosplenectomy with partial left nephrectomy in a patient with synchronous pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm and clear cell renal cell carcinoma
Authors: Petric Miha , Bregar Manca , Grosek Jan , Tomažic Aleš , Hawlina Simon 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The synchronous occurrence of pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm (PNEN) and clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) in one patient is extremely rare. Synchronous resection of both tumours is preferred over a two-stage procedure if possible. The robotic da Vinci Xi platform allows for multi-quadrant surgery with oncological outcomes comparable to those of laparoscopic or open surgery. We present the case report of an 80-year-old male who underwent synchronous resection of a PNEN in the tail of the pancreas and ccRCC in the left kidney. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report on this topic.
Osteogenic Sarcoma of the Maxilla – A Five-Year Experience at National University of Malaysia Hospital
Authors: Ramli R , Roslan AR , Putra Primuharsa SHA 
Published: January 2025

Osteosarcoma is a rare malignancy of the head and neck region. Surgical excision with wide margin remains the gold standard of treatment. Early and aggressive surgical intervention coupled with chemotherapy has been shown to increase the median overall survival rate of the patient.
We present five cases of osteosarcoma of the maxilla seen at National University of Malaysia Hospital within a five-year period (1999-2004). None of the five patients were free from disease at the time of this report. Late presentation or defaulted treatment reduced their chance of cure. The aim of this paper is to share our experience in the management of osteosarcoma of the maxilla.
Salivary Gland Abscess
Authors: Mahfudz Z , Putra SHA Primuharsa , Marina MB , Ramli R 
Published: January 2025

OBJECTIVES:
To determine demographic data, symptoms, radiology, microbiology and complications of salivary gland abscess and to compare between parotid and submandibular glands abscess.

STUDY DESIGN:
Retrospective study in a tertiary referral teaching hospital.

METHODS:
We reviewed case records of 17 patients with salivary gland abscess who underwent drainage under general anaesthesia in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre from January 1998 to June 2003.

RESULT:
There were 9 males and 8 females. The mean age was 33.71 years with a range of 3 years to 73 years old. The most common age group was from 20 to 29 years old. Half of the patients developed symptoms within 10 days before seeking for treatment. The mean volume of pus evacuated for submandibular abscess was 10.1 millilitres (mls) whereas for parotid abscess was 17.17 mls. Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) was the most common organism isolated. Majority of patients underwent simple incision and drainage while two other patients underwent exploration and drainage. Four patients developed complications which include recurrent facial nerve palsy and sepsis.

CONCLUSION:
Acute suppurative sialadenitis is in reducing trend in this era of antibiotics. Findings in our series were consistent with other series in the world literature.
Endoscopically assisted surgical removal of osteoma from the condylar neck mandible – an experience
Authors: Lee Jeremy JK , Jalil Norma , Adnan Khairulzaman , Nordin Zul Izzi 
Published: January 2025

Removing a lesion arising from the condylar neck usually needs an extraoral preauricular incision for good access and visibility. However with the introduction of endoscopes the lesion in the condylar neck can be removed intraorally through a small incision. As the lesion is hidden behind the coronoid process a decision was made to do a coronoidectomy for better access and improve visibilty to the area to facilitate the cut and its removal.
We present a case whereby an osteoma arising from the condylar neck was removed intraorally assisted with endoscopes.
Clinical Practice Guidelines – A Lack of Awareness, Compliance or Relevance?
Authors: Xin Terk Hui , Balasundram Sathesh 
Published: January 2025

Aims and objectives:
To determine the level of awareness, compliance and the perception of relevance among dental officers towards CPGs.

Method:
Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to dental officers serving in the Ministry of Health in Johor state, who had served more than one year. The questionnaire contained questions related to two clinical practice guidelines (CPG) in Malaysia namely (1) Antibiotic Prophylaxis against Wound Infection for Oral Surgical Procedure (2003) and (2) Management of Unerupted and Impacted Third Molar Teeth (2005).

Result:
A total of sixty dental practitioners were involved in this study. 56 subjects (93.3%) were aware of CPGs in general while 41 officers (68.3%) and 45 officers (75.0%) were aware of the presence of the guidelines (1) and (2), respectively. 8.3% of subjects had 76-100% of awareness on all CPGs, whereas for CPG (1) and (2), only 6.6% and 18.3% of subjects achieved 76-100% of awareness respectively. 58.3% of officers were compliant to the CPGs, 38.7% of them only partially and 5% revealed non-compliance. Only 5% of officers complied 76-100% with CPG (1), while for CPG (2), 21.6% of officers showed 76-100% compliance. 90% and 100% of participants, respectively, agree that CPGs (1) & (2) were very relevant to their clinical practice.

Conclusion:
Most clinicians are aware and agree that CPGs are a relevant and vital part of evidence-based practice. However, practitioners themselves must become familiar with both the guidelines and the rationale behind them.
Fracture of mandible associated with third molar surgery
Authors: Mun Yuen Kar 
Published: January 2025

Aim:
Serves as a reminder of an uncommon but significant complication related to impacted third molar surgery.

Summary:
Iatrogenic mandibular fracture following surgery to remove an impacted third molar is a rare event. Indeed it is not a complication routinely discussed with the patient during the process of informed consent. However, the consequence of this injury is significant for both the patient and clinician. In this article, we describe one such event associated with attempted removal of an impacted fused/germinated wisdom tooth. The main presenting features were persistent pain and inability to chew after the attempted surgery. A remedial surgery was undertaken to remove the wisdom tooth and plate the fracture. This case report also briefly reviews the literature for possible etiologies and preventive strategies.
Generalized Casimir operators for loop Lie superalgebras
Authors: Das Abhishek , Pattanayak Santosha 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Let

$\mathfrak{g}$

be the queer superalgebra

$\operatorname {\mathfrak{q}}(n)$

over the field of complex numbers

$\mathbb C$

. For any associative, commutative, and finitely generated

$\mathbb C$

-algebra A with unity, we consider the loop Lie superalgebra

$\mathfrak{g} \otimes A$

. We define a class of central operators for

$\mathfrak{g} \otimes A$

, which generalizes the classical Gelfand invariants. We show that they generate the algebra

$U(\mathfrak{g} \otimes A)^{\mathfrak{g}}$

. We also show that there are no non-trivial

$\mathfrak{g}$

-invariants of

$U(\mathfrak{g} \otimes A)$

where

$\mathfrak{g}=\mathfrak{p}(n)$

, the periplectic Lie superalgebra.
Alternating links, rational balls, and cube tilings
Authors: Greene Joshua Evan , Owens Brendan 
Published: January 2025

When does the double cover of the 3-sphere branched along an alternating link bound a rational homology ball? Heegaard Floer homology generates a necessary condition for it to bound: the link’s chessboard lattice must be cubiquitous, implying that its normalized determinant is less than or equal to one. We conjecture that the converse holds and prove it when the normalized determinant equals one. The proof involves flows on planar graphs and the Hajós–Minkowski theorem that a lattice tiling of Euclidean space by cubes contains a pair of cubes which touch along an entire facet. We extend our main results to the study of ribbon cobordism and ribbon concordance.
Теоретико-правовое содержание катего­рии «привилегия»
Authors: Апкаев Д.М. 
Published: January 2025

В статье проанализировано значение категории «привиле­гия», акцентировано внимание на ее эвристическом характере и ориентации на достижение нового результата: издание нового закона, внесение нового правила в действующий закон, отмену устаревшего закона. Дано теорети­ко-правовое содержание категории «привилегия», точки зрения системного подхода. Представлен конгломерат ключевых признаков правовых привиле­гий: социальность; нормативность; формальная определенность; институциональность; обязательность, выражаемая в государственном принуждении; интеллектуально-волевой характер; субъективная избирательность; процедурность; референтность с понятием «правовое преимущество».
Studying the meaning of privilege, it is initially necessary to pay attention to the fact that it is heuristic in nature and aims to achieve a new result: publication of a new law, introduction of a new rule into the current law, and repeal of an outdated law. The theoretical and legal content of the category "privilege" should be considered from various points of view of a systematic approach. The conglomerate of key features of legal privileges should be produced in the following order: sociality; normativity; formal certainty; institutionality; obligation expressed in state coercion; intellectual and volitional character; subjective selectivity; procedural nature; reference with the concept of "legal advantage".