bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Brief pain inventory and pain detection questionnaire based on WeChat and paper versions for collecting data on patients with herpes zoster-induced neuralgia: An analysis for their validity and reliability
Authors: Du Zhong-Ju , Wang Bo , He Jie , Zhang Hua 
Published: August 2023

Background:
This study explored the validity and reliability of brief pain inventory (BPI) and pain detection questionnaire (PD-Q) based on WeChat and paper versions for collecting data on patients with herpes zoster-induced neuralgia.

Methods:
The study participants were 160 patients with herpes zoster-induced neuralgia admitted in our hospital from December 2017 to June 2020. Initially, the participants were randomly divided into group A (n = 80) and group B (n = 80). Then, they were required to complete the Chinese versions of the BPI and PD-Q. In group A, the WeChat version was finished first, followed by the paper version. In group B, the paper version was completed first, followed by the WeChat version. Then, the test–retest reliability was analyzed by comparing the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) between the 2 groups. Bland–Altman plots and Pearson correlation coefficient were used to analyze the concordance between the paper and WeChat versions.

Results:
Patients generally preferred the WeChat version of the BPI and PD-Q, particularly men and patients with pain duration ≥ 30 minutes. Specifically, no significant differences in the completion time of the BPI and PD-Q was found between the 2 groups. All patients had high test–retest reliability and internal consistency for both WeChat and paper versions (BPI: ICC, 0.913; Cronbach alpha coefficient, 0.959; PD-Q: ICC, 0.825; Cronbach alpha coefficient, 0.894). Bland–Altman plots indicated no significant systematic deviations between the WeChat and paper versions. Pearson correlation coefficient revealed a strong correlation between BPI (Spearman, 0.928) and PD-Q (Spearman, 0.830) questionnaires.

Conclusion:
The WeChat and paper versions of the BPI and PD-Q have good repeatability, reliability, and consistency for collecting data on patients with herpes zoster-induced neuralgia.
Lateral single incision laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernioplasty (L-SILTEP) after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: A rare case report with literature review
Authors: Wang Zhuoyin , Li Qilei , Tang Jiansong , Zhu Farong , Chen Yong , Lin Sen , Zhang Yizhong 
Published: August 2023

Introduction:
Single-incision laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernioplasty is a commonly used surgical procedure for the treatment of inguinal hernia. However, it is difficult to use traditional single incision laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernioplasty to treat inguinal hernia after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. We successfully and smoothly cured a patient with left inguinal hernia after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy using lateral single incision laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernioplasty.

Case presentation:
We report the case of a 70-year-old man who underwent laparoscopic radical prostatectomy 2 years earlier and had an evanescent mass in the left inguinal region for 1 month.

Diagnosis:
On the basis of preoperative abdominal computed tomography and intraoperative findings, the patient was diagnosed with a left indirect inguinal hernia, and post-laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.

Interventions:
The patient underwent lateral single incision laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernioplasty.

Outcomes:
The patient recovered well after the operation, and there were no postoperative complications or recurrence of inguinal hernia 3 months after the operation.

Conclusion:
For patients who have undergone laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, lateral single-incision laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernioplastycan be performed.
Rare case of endometrial vascular dystrophy: Three case reports
Authors: Huang JinCheng , Zhang WenJian , Guo Min , Tang Kun , Zheng YongJuan , Li CuiFen 
Published: August 2023

Rationale:
Endometrial vascular dystrophy refers to abnormal vessels that are very tortuous, dilated, and sometimes thrombosed. Endometrial vascular dystrophy is rare under hysteroscopy.

Patient:
All three patients had a history of abnormal uterine bleeding. The duration of vaginal bleeding ranged from 1 month to 2 years. There was no history of unusual diseases, alcohol or drug abuse, or genetic history.

Diagnoses:
Endometrial vascular dystrophy.

Intervention:
Three patients underwent hysteroscopy and curettage under intravenous general anesthesia. Pathological examination showed secretory endometrium, with one case coexisting with endometrial polyps.

Outcomes:
No recurrence was found during postoperative follow-up at 12 months.

Lessons:
Endometrial vascular dystrophy is a rare hysteroscopy phenomenon shown in the secretory endometrium. We believe that it was a capillary loop with different manifestations.
Acute mesenteric ischemia secondary to superior mesenteric vein thrombosis in a patient with liver cirrhosis: A case report
Authors: Mitev Stefan , Topalova-Dimitrova Antoniya , Varlyakov Anton , Popov Dimitar 
Published: August 2023

Rationale:
Acute mesenteric ischemia due to superior mesenteric vein (SMV) thrombosis is a rare yet potentially life-threatening emergency. Our case report explores this condition in the context of a patient with liver cirrhosis due to Wilson disease. We specifically highlight the complex derangement of the coagulative balance in liver cirrhosis.

Patient concerns:
A 34-year-old female with Wilson disease-related cirrhosis presented with intractable abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting that showed no response to antispasmodic medication.

Diagnoses:
A contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography scan and Doppler ultrasound confirmed an intraluminal filling defect in the SMV, leading to the diagnosis of SMV thrombosis.

Interventions:
Prompt anticoagulation, intravenous fluids, and an antibiotic were initiated. Surgical consultation recommended conservative therapy with close monitoring.

Outcomes:
Over the following 2 days, the patient’s condition improved considerably, with almost complete resolution of her symptoms. Genetic testing identified a 4G/4G homozygous genotype of the plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 gene, associated with a higher risk of thrombosis in the vessels of internal organs. After 2 months of sustained anticoagulant therapy, a follow-up contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan revealed near-complete recanalization of the SMV, and the patient remained symptom-free.

Lessons:
This case underscores the importance of early detection and treatment of acute mesenteric ischemia in patients with liver cirrhosis, as well as the potential role of genetic factors in thrombosis.
Effects of a program consisting of strain/counterstrain technique, phonophoresis, heat therapy, and stretching in patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction
Authors: Azam Insha , Chahal Aksh , Kapoor Gaurav , Chaudhuri Pooja , Alghadir Ahmad H. , Khan Masood , Kashoo Faizan Z. , Esht Vandana , Alshehri Mohammed M. , Shaphe Mohammad Abu , Khan Abdur Raheem , Singh Gurjant 
Published: August 2023

Background:
The present study was conceptualized as a pilot study to examine the effects of a 3-week program consisting of strain/counterstrain technique (SCST), phonophoresis, heat therapy, and stretching exercises on pain and functions in patients with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD).

Methods:
Seven participants (mean age 25.85 years) diagnosed with TMD having pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) area with decreased jaw opening were recruited for the study. Treatment interventions consisting of SCST, phonophoresis (ultrasound gel mixed with diclofenac gel), heat therapy, and stretching (mouth-opening) exercises were performed 3 days a week for 3 weeks. SCST was performed on the masseter, medial, and lateral pterygoid muscles. No control group was present in the study.

Results:
Paired samples t test revealed a significant difference in numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) (decreased by 50%, P < .001) and jaw functional limitation scale (JFLS) (reduced by 59.58%, P < .001) scores after 3 weeks of intervention. A large effect size (Cohen d = −3.00 for NPRS and −3.16 for JFLS) was observed for both variables. No correlation (R = 0) was found between the baseline values of NPRS and JFLS.

Conclusion:
A 3-week program consisting of SCST, phonophoresis, heat therapy, and stretching exercises was effective in reducing the pain and improving the functions related to TMJ in patients suffering from TMD. However, a randomized controlled trial is needed to reach a definite conclusion.
Visualizing burst spots on research for four authors in MDPI journals named to be Citation Laureates 2021 using temporal bar graph
Authors: Ho Sam Yu-Chieh , Chien Tsair-Wei , Chou Willy 
Published: August 2023

Background:
The appearance of a topic in a document stream is signaled by a burst of activity, with certain features rising sharply in frequency as the topic emerges. Although temporal bar graph (TBG) is frequently applied to present the burst spot in the bibliographical study, none of the research has combined the inflection point (IP) to interpret the burst spot feature. The aims of this study are to improve the traditional TBG and apply the TBG to understand better the evolution of a topic (e.g., publications and citations for a given author).

Methods:
The EISTL model, including entity, indicator, selection of a few vital ones (named attributes) with higher values in quantity (e.g., the citation data of the top 10 entities), TBG and line-chart plots to verify the trend of interest, was proposed to demonstrate the TBG as a whole. The IP locations compared to the median point in data along with the heap map and line-chart trend were identified. The burst strength was computed. A dashboard on Google Maps was designed and launched for bibliometric analysis. Four authors in MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute) journals named to be Citation Laureates 2021 were recruited to compare their research achievements shown on the TBG, particularly displaying the burst spots and the recent developments and stages (e.g., increasing, ready to increase, slowdown, or decreasing).

Results:
We observed that the highest burst strengths in publication and citations are earned by Barry Halliwell (8.99) and Jean-Pierre Changeux (18.01). The breakthrough of TBG using the EISTL model to display the influence of authors in academics was made with 2 parts of the primary IP point and the trend feature in the data.

Conclusion:
The dashboard-type TBG shown on Google Maps is unique and innovative and able to provide deeper insights to readers, not merely limited to the publications and citations for a given author as we did in this study.
Treatment of malignant perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa) on the knee with an anterolateral thigh free flap: A case report
Authors: Lim Beom Jin , Roh Si-Gyun , Shin Jin Yong , Lee Nae-Ho , Chung Yoon Kyu , Jang Kyu Yun 
Published: August 2023

Rationale:
The World Health Organization defines a perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa) as a mesenchymal neoplasia composed of perivascular epithelioid cells with characteristic morphological and immunohistochemical features. Although PEComas have the potential to behave in a malignant fashion, malignant PEComas are extremely rare.

Patient concerns:
An 83-year-old man visited our clinic presented with palpable, painless, and movable mass in the right knee area.

Diagnoses:
Malignant PEComa was diagnosed by incisional biopsy. No metastases was confirmed by radiologic imaging including PET/CT, magnetic resonance imaging, high resolution computed tomography.

Interventions:
We performed wide excision of the mass and used an anterolateral thigh free flap to reconstruct the defect on the right knee.

Outcomes:
The permanent histopathology showed malignant PEComa was totally resected. The flap which was performed to cover the defect was survived and the patient discharge without any complications.

Lessons:
PEComa can metastasize to various anatomical regions. Although there is no established standardized treatment, radical resection is still considered the cornerstone of treatment. Rapid and appropriate defect coverage is important to improve the patient’s prognosis.
Sacubitril/valsartan-induced liver injury: A case report and literature review
Authors: Zhang Ting , Cai Jin-lian , Yu Jie 
Published: August 2023

Rationale:
Sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto) is the first drug approved for the treatment of symptomatic chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction in adult patients. There have been no reports of hepatotoxicity secondary to sacubitril/valsartan administration. Here, we report the first case of severe liver injury caused by sacubitril/valsartan.

Patient concerns:
A 90-year-old female patient taking sacubitril/valsartan was admitted due to chronic heart failure. Subsequently, the patient developed serious liver injury with increased hepatic transaminases.

Diagnosis:
Drug-induced liver injury, sacubitril/valsartan-related. No liver injury caused by other reasons was observed after thorough examination. After the withdrawal of sacubitril/valsartan, the liver function of the patient gradually returned to normal.

Interventions:
We chose general liver protection methods to improve her hepatic function, including magnesium isoglycyrrhizinate at 100 mg daily and polyene phosphatidylcholine capsules at 456 mg 3 times daily. We consulted with a hepatologist to discuss the best plan for her treatment. The last, we stopped sacubitril/valsartan.

Outcomes:
After the withdrawal of sacubitril/valsartan, the liver function of the patient gradually returned to normal.

Lessons:
Sacubitril/valsartan-induced liver injury is very rare. Clinicians should pay particular attention to the possibility of hepatotoxicity during sacubitril/valsartan treatment.
Can remimazolam be safely used in cardiac tamponade?: A case report
Authors: Heo Hyun Joo , Kim Geonbo , Kim Yu Yil , Park Junyoung 
Published: August 2023

Rationale:
Remimazolam, a benzodiazepine drug, has recently been developed and is currently used for the induction and maintenance of anesthesia. Remimazolam provides hemodynamic stability during anesthesia induction. However, in patients with cardiac tamponade, it is unclear how hemodynamic stability is maintained during the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia with remimazolam.

Patient concerns:
An 88-year-old male patient had developed hemopericardium due to penetration of a pigtail catheter into the left ventricle during pericardiocentesis, which was performed to treat massive pericardial effusion.

Diagnoses:
The patient was diagnosed with acute cardiac tamponade and a hemothorax. Hemopericardium and hemothorax were confirmed on chest radiography and computed tomography performed immediately after pericardiocentesis.

Interventions:
Decompressive pericardiostomy was performed through a left anterolateral thoracotomy with 1-lung ventilation under general anesthesia. Remimazolam was administered for total intravenous anesthesia.

Outcomes:
Severe hypotension and bradycardia occurred during the induction of anesthesia with remimazolam (6 mg/kg/hours).

Lessons:
Remimazolam may induce severe hemodynamic instability during induction of general anesthesia in patient with cardiac tamponade.
Establishing a Statewide Wastewater Surveillance System in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Reliable Model for Continuous and Emerging Public Health Threats
Authors: Neyra Milagros , Hill Dustin T. , Bennett Lydia J. , Dunham Christopher N. , Larsen David A. 
Published: August 2023

Context:
The COVID-19 pandemic sparked efforts across the globe to implement wastewater surveillance for SARS-CoV-2.

Program:
New York State (NYS) established the NYS Wastewater Surveillance Network to estimate the levels of COVID-19 community risk and to provide an early indication of SARS-CoV-2 transmission trends. The network is designed to provide a better understanding of public health burdens and to assist health departments to respond effectively to public health threats.

Implementation:
Wastewater surveillance across NYS increased from sporadic and geographically spare in 2020 to routine and widespread in 2022, reaching all 62 counties in the state and covering 74% of New Yorkers. The network team focused on engaging local health departments and wastewater treatment plants to provide wastewater samples, which are then analyzed through a network-affiliated laboratory. Both participating local health departments and wastewater treatment plants receive weekly memos on current SARS-CoV-2 trends and levels. The data are also made publicly available at the state dashboard.

Evaluation:
Using standard indicators to evaluate infectious disease surveillance systems, the NYS Wastewater Surveillance Network was assessed for accuracy, timeliness, and completeness during the first year of operations. We observed 96.5% sensitivity of wastewater to identify substantial/high COVID-19 transmission and 99% specificity to identify low COVID-19 transmission. In total, 80% of results were reported within 1 day of sample collection and were published on the public dashboard within 2 days of sample collection. Among participating wastewater treatment plants, 32.5% provided weekly samples with zero missing data, 31% missed 1 or 2 weeks, and 36.5% missed 3 or more weeks.

Discussion:
The NYS Wastewater Surveillance Network continues to be a key component of the state and local health departments' pandemic response. The network fosters prompt public health actions through real-time data, enhancing the preparedness capability for both existing and emerging public health threats.
Safety and Efficacy of the Sientra Silicone Gel Round and Shaped Breast Implants: 6-Year Results of the U.S. Postapproval Study
Authors: Calobrace M. Bradley , Schwartz Michael R. , Kaufman David L. , Gordon Ashley E. , Cohen Robert , Harrington Jennifer , Dajles Denise , Zeidler Kamakshi 
Published: August 2023

Background:
After approval of Sientra silicone gel breast implants in March of 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration required completion of a 10-year U.S. postapproval study. The authors present results from the first 6 years of this study.

Methods:
An ongoing, open-label, prospective, multicenter study is being conducted to evaluate the long-term clinical performance of Sientra implants in patients undergoing breast augmentation, reconstruction, and revision in the postmarket environment. Enrollment of 5197 patients (10,327 implants) was completed on March 6, 2015 (4046 primary augmentation, 895 revision-augmentation, 149 primary reconstruction, and 107 revision-reconstruction). Analyses were conducted at year 6 (database lock: January 24, 2022).

Results:
Across all cohorts who received an implant, the Kaplan-Meier risk of investigator-reported Baker grade III/IV capsular contracture was 4.1% (3.9% with submuscular placement and 6.75%with subglandular placement), the risk of reoperation was 11.6%, and the risk of implant removal was 7.8% (5.9% with implant replacement and 2.0% without replacement). The primary reason (>50%) for reoperation was aesthetic (eg, style/size change). The Kaplan-Meier risk of rupture, calculated for patients who underwent explantation or MRI for rupture evaluation, was 5.8%. Overall, 82.6% of patients were highly satisfied/happy with their implant. No cases of breast implant–associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma were reported.

Conclusion:
Six-year results of the postapproval study were consistent with the 10-year core study and provide additional evidence in a large data set supporting the comprehensive safety and effectiveness profile of the Sientra implants.
Measuring Outcomes in Aesthetic Surgery by Board Certified Plastic Surgeons
Authors: Colwell Amy S. , Ramly Elie P. , Chung Kevin C. 
Published: August 2023

Summary:
Aesthetic surgery is a visual specialty where plastic surgeons and patients work together to enhance or restore face and body harmony. The field of aesthetic surgery is advanced through descriptive technical procedures and outcomes research. With increasing competition in cosmetic medicine, aesthetic surgery stands to benefit from an evidence-based approach to document the high standards of care from board-certified plastic surgeons. In this article, we highlight challenges, current objective and subjective outcomes, and a path forward.
An Enigmatic Case of Skeletal Fluorosis
Authors: DeMarco Kara M. , Major Joshua W. , Young Colin R. , Hassantoufighi Arash 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Skeletal fluorosis is more common in the developing world, but is occasionally seen in the United States. We present radiographic, scintigraphic, CT, and clinical images of a 26-year-old woman with rapidly progressive, debilitating, polyostotic periostitis, and diffuse osteosclerosis typical of skeletal fluorosis. Laboratory analyses supported this diagnosis. The source of excess fluoride intake was elusive until a concurrent mental health workup revealed the patient’s proclivity for inhaling air-duster cans containing difluoroethane. Difluoroethane inhalant abuse is an increasingly reported cause of skeletal fluorosis that astute clinicians should recognize. Discontinuation and sobriety from this toxic agent are essential for recovery.
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Showed Intense Uptake of 68Ga-FAPI
Authors: Pan Qingqing , Zhang Hongzhe , Cao Xinxin , Li Jian , Luo Yaping 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
A 23-year-old man was recently diagnosed with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH). 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT showed multiple lesions with intense FAPI uptake in the axial and appendicular skeleton with lytic or mixed bone destruction, consistent with osseous lesions of LCH. FAPI-avid foci around the right atrium and inferior vena cava, as well as micronodules and thin-walled cysts in the lungs, were also noted, possibly also involvement of LCH. This case suggested that 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT may have the potential to be applied in evaluation of LCH.