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SNOTEL, the Soil Climate Analysis Network, and water supply forecasting at the Natural Resources Conservation Service: Past, present, and future
Authors: Fleming Sean W. , Zukiewicz Lucas , Strobel Michael L. , Hofman Heather , Goodbody Angus G. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThe Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting (SSWSF) Program and the Soil Climate Analysis Network (SCAN) of the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) generate key observational and predictive information for water managers. Examples include mountain climate and snow monitoring through manual snow surveys and the SNOw TELemetry (SNOTEL) and SNOtel LITE networks, in situ soil moisture data acquisition through the SCAN and SNOTEL networks, and water supply forecasting using river runoff prediction models. The SSWSF Program has advanced continuously over the decades and is a major source of valuable water management information across the western United States, and the SCAN network supports agricultural and other water users nationwide. Product users and their management goals are diverse, and use‐cases range from guiding crop selection to seasonal flood risk assessment, drought monitoring and prediction, avalanche and fire prediction, hydropower optimization, tracking climate variability and change, environmental management, satisfying international treaty and domestic legal requirements, and more. Priorities going forward are to continue innovating to enhance the accuracy and completeness of the observational and model‐generated data products these programs deliver, including expanded synergies with the remote sensing community and uptake of artificial intelligence while maintaining long‐term operational reliability and consistency at scale.
Standards and quality assurance in interventional oncology: The establishment of the International Accreditation System for Interventional Oncology Services (IASIOS)
Authors: Kenny Lizbeth , Karlsdottir Mardis 
Published: February 2023

AbstractQuality assurance is integral to benchmarking and continuous improvement in the clinical care of people affected by cancer. Quality assurance systems are built upon agreed clinical and administrative standards. The Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe (CIRSE) first developed a set of Standards for Interventional Oncology Services modelled on the Standards of Practice in Radiation Oncology developed in Australia and New Zealand. A subset of these Standards has been used to develop a tiered International Accreditation System in Interventional Oncology (IASIOS). This system covers the entirety of the patient care pathway from referral through to discharge and is clearly aimed at setting the benchmark for safe, quality interventional oncology (IO) services. Such a system has multiple benefits, including increasing the awareness of the availability of IO services and assurance in the quality of the care delivered to patients.
Environmental control reduces white‐nose syndrome infection in hibernating bats
Authors: Sewall B. J. , Turner G. G. , Scafini M. R. , Gagnon M. F. , Johnson J. S. , Keel M. K. , Anis E. , Lilley T. M. , White J. P. , Hauer C. L. , Overton B. E. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractInfectious diseases caused by invasive, environmentally persistent fungal pathogens have increasingly endangered global biodiversity, yet disease management remains a major conservation challenge. A prominent example is white‐nose syndrome (WNS), a disease caused by the invasive fungal pathogen Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd) that has devastated populations of multiple North American bat species, but for which few effective management tools exist. Here, we propose that strategies to delay environmental transmission of Pd during early winter could limit WNS disease effects across winter, benefitting bats. We used a small captive experiment and a multi‐year field trial on wild, free‐ranging bats to assess an environmental control strategy to manage Pd within its environmental reservoir in Pennsylvania, USA, where the pathogen has become endemic. The strategy centers on the application of Polyethylene Glycol 8000 (PEG) to roost substrates in summer, prior to bat hibernation, as a means to disrupt environmental transmission to bats in early winter. In the captive experiment, environmental transmission of Pd to immunologically naïve little brown myotis (Myotis lucifugus) occurred from roost substrates inoculated with Pd, but the application of PEG to these substrates effectively blocked this transmission. In the field trial, Pd load and infection extent both declined substantially in free‐ranging M. lucifugus after treatment relative to controls, with declines exceeding effects of inter‐site and inter‐annual variation. Pathogen prevalence and load also declined substantially after PEG treatment in big brown bats (Eptesicus fuscus). No negative effects of PEG treatment were observed in body condition or colony counts of bats or in the microbial community. Together, these results are consistent with effective environmental control of Pd and reduced WNS disease effects in bats within contaminated hibernacula. The results also highlight the potential of carefully designed environmental control strategies for managing environmentally persistent pathogens.
Meckel's diverticulectomy: a multi‐centre 19‐year retrospective study
Authors: Tree Kevin , Kotecha Krishna , Reeves Jenna , Aitchison Lucy , Noeline Chui Juanita , Gill Anthony J. , Mittal Anubhav , Samra Jaswinder S. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractBackgroundMeckels diverticulum (MD) causes a number of acute surgical pathologies and can contain ectopic tissue with the surgical aim to resect all ectopic mucosa. This has traditionally implied a small bowel resection (BR); though contemporary literature has demonstrated Meckel's diverticulectomy to be safe. The aim of this study was to determine optimal resection strategy, and assess MD histopathological features and their relationship to outcomes.MethodsA 19‐year retrospective review of patient medical records across seven hospitals was conducted with demographic, clinical and pathological data collected. Analysis was conducted using a student's t‐test for continuous variables and chi‐squared test for categorical variables. Univariate regression was performed to identify risk factors. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.ResultsOne hundred and sixty patients underwent resection of MD, 70 (44%) had Meckel's diverticulectomy and 90 (56%) had BR. No significant difference in length (P = 0.486), width (P = 0.238), or ratio (P = 0.188) of diverticulectomy compared to BR, with fewer complications in diverticulectomy. In all, 24 (15.3%) MD were perforated, of whom 5 had gastric mucosa, 2 had mixed ectopic mucosa and 1 carcinoid tissue. There were no cases of ectopic mucosa in the resection margin requiring re‐operation, or causing base perforation. MD specimen with greater length: width ratio was a risk factor for perforation OR 1.437 P = 0.042 but not for malignancy P = 0.813 or ectopic tissue P = 0.185.ConclusionMeckel's diverticulectomy is safe via laparoscopic or open approach compared with BR. Despite higher perforation rates in MD with greater length: width ratio, no malignancy or ectopic risk was identified, supporting diverticulectomy as a safe operative approach.
Ex situ heart perfusion for optimization of pediatric donor organ utilization: Attitudes and perceptions
Authors: Townsend Madeleine , Pidborochynski Tara , van Manen Michael , Freed Darren H. , Conway Jennifer L. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractBackgroundChildren with heart failure have the highest mortality while awaiting transplantation. Ex situ heart perfusion (ESHP), a method for continuous perfusion of the donor heart, has the potential to improve access to transplant by increasing travel distance between donor and recipient. An adult ESHP device is currently available, but as of yet there is no pediatric device. The aim of this study was to evaluate current knowledge of ESHP among pediatric heart transplant practitioners, define potential barriers, and identify uses of this novel technology.MethodsAn electronic survey was developed to assess perspectives of international pediatric heart transplant stakeholders (n = 68) on ESHP. Select questions were analyzed to evaluate for associations between groups of respondents and patterns of response.ResultsMost respondents were familiar but <10% had clinically utilized ESHP. There was optimism that ESHP could decrease waitlist mortality. Respondents were concerned about potential device malfunction and lack of long‐term outcomes. There were no differences found in terms of ESHP familiarity among age groups, practitioner center volume, country of work, or discipline.ConclusionsESHP has the potential to expand the pediatric heart donor pool and decrease waitlist mortality. More education on outcomes and risks/benefits is needed in order to promote widespread adoption.
Editorial: let's get physical—long‐term benefits of vigorous physical activity in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Authors' reply
Authors: Henry Austin , Paik James M. , Austin Patrick , Eberly Katherine Elizabeth , Golabi Pegah , Younossi Issah , Henry Linda , Gerber N. Lynn , Younossi Zobair M. 
Published: February 2023

LINKED CONTENTThis article is linked to Henry et al papers. To view these articles, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.17308 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.17336
Letter: comment on Park et al – the association of non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease between parents and adolescent children
Authors: Hagström Hannes , Ludvigsson Jonas F. 
Published: February 2023

LINKED CONTENTThis article is linked to Park et al papers. To view these articles, visithttps://doi.org/10.1111/apt.17257 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.17403
Editorial: definition of factors associated with poor quality of life in patients with IBS—but where to from here?
Authors: Thwaites Phoebe A. , Burgell Rebecca E. 
Published: February 2023

LINKED CONTENTThis article is linked to Goodoory et al papers. To view these articles, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.17356 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.17404
Letter: tricky reactions to switch back from subcutaneous to intravenous vedolizumab in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Authors: Richard Nicolas , Vuitton Lucine , Fumery Mathurin 
Published: February 2023

LINKED CONTENTThis article is linked to Volkers et al papers. To view these articles, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.17153 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.17407
Teaching robotic cystectomy: prospective pilot clinical validation of the ERUS training curriculum
Authors: Diamand Romain , D'Hondt Frederiek , Mjaess Georges , Jabbour Teddy , Dell'Oglio Paolo , Larcher Alessandro , Moschini Marco , Quackels Thierry , Peltier Alexandre , Assenmacher Gregoire , Wiklund Peter , Breda Alberto , Turri Filippo , De Groote Ruben , Mottrie Alexandre , Roumeguere Thierry , Albisinni Simone ,   the ERUS Educational Working Group, the Junior ERUS/EAU‐YAU Robotic Surgery Working Group and the EAU‐YAU Urothelial Carcinoma Working Group
Published: February 2023

ObjectiveTo provide the first clinical validation of the European Association of Urology Robotic Urology Section (ERUS) curriculum for training in robot‐assisted radical cystectomy with intracorporeal urinary diversion (iRARC).Patients and MethodsThe ERUS proposed a structured curriculum, divided into 11 steps, to train novice surgeons and help overcome the steep learning curve associated with iRARC. In this study, one trainee completed the curriculum under the mentorship of an expert. Twenty‐one patients were operated on by the trainee following the proposed iRARC curriculum [(t)iRARC group] and were compared with 42 patients treated with the standard of care by the mentor [(m)iRARC group]. To evaluate curriculum safety, peri‐operative outcomes, surgical margins and complications were assessed. Propensity‐score matching (1:2) was used to identify comparable (t)iRARC and (m)iRARC cases. Matched variables included age, body mass index, neoadjuvant therapy, American Society of Anesthesiologists score and cT stage. Mann–Whitney and chi‐squared tests were used to compare peri‐ and postoperative outcomes between the two cohorts. To evaluate curriculum efficacy, steps attempted and completed by the trainee were assessed and studied as a function of growing surgical experience of the trainee.ResultsThe trainee progressed in proficiency‐based training through steps of increasing difficulty. No differences in estimated blood loss, positive soft tissue margins, number of resected lymph nodes, overall and high‐grade complications, or 90‐day readmissions between the (t)iRARC and (m)iRARC groups were observed (all P > 0.05). However, operating time was significantly longer in the (t)iRARC group (P = 0.01). Of the 209 available steps, the trainee attempted 168 (80%) and successfully performed 125 (60%). Increasing experience was associated with more steps being successfully performed (P < 0.001).ConclusionsThe proposed ERUS curriculum assists naïve surgeons during the learning curve for iRARC and should be encouraged in order to guarantee optimal outcomes during the learning phase of this procedure.
Free school meals for all poor children in Europe: An important and affordable target?
Authors: Guio Anne‐Catherine 
Published: February 2023

AbstractOne of the objectives of the newly adopted European Child Guarantee is to ensure effective and free access to at least one healthy meal each school day for all children at risk of poverty and social exclusion in Europe. However, little is known about the starting point of Member States in terms of school meal provision. This paper aims to fill this information gap. It maps the current free school meal provision in the 27 Member States, reviews existing relevant evidence to illustrate the expected impact and presents estimates of the public budget needed to meet the Child Guarantee's objective.
Narratives of child sexual abuse—Conceptualizing relational complexities
Authors: Herland Mari Dalen 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThis qualitative study consisted of 14 in‐depth, retrospective interviews with Norwegian participants over the age of 18 who experienced child sexual abuse. Through narrative analysis, study findings shed light on three analytical ideas: ‘confusing closeness and ambivalent feelings’, ‘relational complexities’ and ‘relationally trapped’. The results illustrate participants' views, feelings and understandings regarding child sexual abuse and their relationship with the perpetrator. Findings suggest that the narratives brought forward for the interviewees included current views, but also past experiences and future anticipation. The results are furthermore understood through a holistic view, including relational, contextual and material conditions.
Hypometabolism of the left middle/medial frontal lobe onFDG‐PETin anti–NMDAreceptor encephalitis: Comparison withMRIandEEGfindings
Authors: Zhang Chenpeng , Hao Yong , Huang Gan , Xin Mei , Bai Shuwei , Guan Yangtai , Liu Jianjun 
Published: February 2023

AbstractObjectivesTo investigate changes in brain‐glucose metabolism in anti‐N‐methyl‐D‐aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis, and compare results with MRI and electroencephalography (EEG) findings at different disease stages.MethodsThe clinical data of 18 patients (median age, 35 years; 11 men) were retrospectively collected. Patients were divided into groups based on the time of symptom onset to examination, (≤1 month, >1 but ≤3 months, >3 months). Two‐samplet‐test results were compared with age and sex‐paired healthy controls using statistical parametric mapping and verified using a NeuroQ software normal database with a discriminating z‐score of 2.ResultsAbnormal patterns on FDG‐PET differed over time (T = 3.21–8.74,Z = 2.68–4.23,p < 0.005). Regional analysis showed hypometabolic left middle or medial frontal cortex in 4/5, 5/7, and 5/6 patients, respectively. Time‐subgroup analysis revealed hypermetabolic supertemporal cortex in 4/5, 5/7, and 2/6, patients, respectively. MRI and EEG abnormalities in any region and stage occurred in 10/18 and 10/16 patients, respectively. MRI and EEG time‐subgroup analysis showed abnormalities in 5/9, 4/5, and 1/4, and 1/3, 6/7, and 3/6 patients, respectively. Abnormal temporal lobes were detected most frequently in MRI analyses and occurred in 3/10 patients.ConclusionsDecreased left middle/medial frontal metabolism could be common to all stages. Metabolism in other regions, MRI, and EEG results were associated with the progression of anti‐NMDAR encephalitis. The sensitivity rate of FDG‐PET was superior to that of MRI and EEG.
Differentiation of lipoedema from bilateral lower limb lymphoedema by imaging assessment of indocyanine green lymphography
Authors: Mackie Helen , Thompson Belinda M. , Suami Hiroo , Heydon‐White Asha , Blackwell Robbie , Tisdall Blake Fiona , Koelmeyer Louise A. 
Published: February 2023

SummaryLipoedema is characterized by disproportionate painful fat accumulation mostly in the lower limbs. The presence of lymphoedema in lipoedema remains controversial. This study aimed to assess the presence or absence of lymphoedema in the lower limbs of women with lipoedema using indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography. A cross‐sectional retrospective study was undertaken in women with a clinical diagnosis of lipoedema whose lower limbs were examined with ICG lymphography. MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) ICG staging was used to determine lymphoedema presence and severity. Patient characteristics, ICG lymphography findings, Stemmer sign, body mass index, waist‐to‐hip ratio, limb volume and bioimpedance spectroscopy measures were recorded. Forty women with lipoedema underwent ICG lymphography for the lower limbs from January 2018 to July 2022. Thirty‐four women (85.0%) were determined by ICG lymphography as MDACC ICG Stage 0 representing normal lymphatics. Of the six women who demonstrated dermal backflow on ICG lymphography, all were determined as ICG Stage 1, four had localized traumatic dermal backflow area at their ankles, one had previously diagnosed with primary lymphoedema and one was classified as lipoedema stage 4. ICG lymphography findings suggested the absence of lymphoedema in a clear majority of women with lower limb lipoedema.
TheRACEfor freshwater biodiversity: Essential actions to create the social context for meaningful conservation
Authors: Birnie‐Gauvin Kim , Lynch Abigail J. , Franklin Paul A. , Reid Andrea J. , Landsman Sean J. , Tickner David , Dalton James , Aarestrup Kim , Cooke Steven J. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractFreshwater habitats are experiencing two to three times the rate of biodiversity loss of terrestrial and marine habitats. Asstatus quoactions within the conservation community are not reversing the downward trajectory for freshwater biodiversity, we propose four actions to shift the narrative such that freshwater biodiversity is no longer invisible and overlooked, but rather explicitly recognized, valued, and protected: (1)Reshapeour relationship with freshwater habitats and biodiversity, (2)Appreciateindigenous knowledge systems relating to freshwater habitats, (3)Connectscience more directly to action, and (4)Elevatefreshwater habitats as a unique “domain” that requires explicit recognition in conservation planning (RACE). We highlight roles that both freshwater scientists and the wider conservation community can play in implementing the four actions such that the “RACE” can be won.
Follicular colonization in melanocytic nevi and melanoma: A literature review
Authors: Lambertini Martina , Ricci Costantino , Corti Barbara , Veronesi Giulia , Quaglino Pietro , Ribero Simone , Pellacani Giovanni , Hrvatin Stancic Bor , Campione Elena , Dika Emi 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThe lentiginous spread of melanocytes into the hair follicle can be observed in a number of benign melanocytic neoplasms such as in nevi but also in sun‐induced melanocytic hyperplasia and melanoma. The follicular colonization by melanocytes in melanoma is classified into three distinct patterns: primary follicular melanoma, melanoma with folliculotropism, and invasive melanoma arising from melanoma in situ with folliculotropism. The role of follicular colonization in melanoma pathologic staging is still a matter of debate though the description of the latter has been recommended by the International Collaboration on Cancer Reporting. In this review, we will discuss the role of follicular colonization in melanoma and melanocytic nevi as well as the facts and controversies regarding this topic.
Giant thigh glomus tumor of uncertain malignant potential: Case report with pathologic–radiologic correlation
Authors: Pena‐Burgos E. M. , Serra‐Del Carpio G. , Tapia‐Viñe M. , Ortiz‐Cruz E. J. , Pozo‐Kreilinger J. J. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractIntroductionGlomus tumors (GT) are rare, benign tumors that arise from glomus bodies and usually develop in digital areas. Extradigital GT are exceptional and thigh location is infrequent.Case ReportWe report a case of a GT of the thigh in a 79‐year‐old male patient that measured 9.5 cm in maximum size. The GT lay above the muscular fascia without infiltrating it. Internal hypervascularity was seen by spectral Doppler ultrasound. Magnetic resonance image showed a heterogeneous mass with hyperintense and hypointense components and internal lobes with liquid–liquid levels. Histopathology revealed a monotonous round‐cell proliferation with central nuclei without atypia or mitotic figures, around small‐caliber vessels. These cells expressed smooth muscle actin and pericellular collagen IV. GT of uncertain malignant potential was diagnosed. The mass was completely removed. The patient did not experience local relapse nor distant metastasis.ConclusionGT are rare soft tissue tumors whose diagnosis of unusual giant masses in uncommon locations may be delayed and misdiagnosed given the low suspicion.
Cutaneous syncytial myoepithelioma with folliculocentric growth and EWSR1 gene rearrangement: A case report
Authors: Nagayasu Mayumi Akaki , Tanaka Hiroyuki , Nogami Kyoko , Kukita Yoji , Nakamura Harumi , Motoi Toru , Manabe Toshiaki , Kataoka Hiroaki 
Published: February 2023

AbstractCutaneous syncytial myoepithelioma is a tumor type that was initially reported in 2013 as a syncytial variant of cutaneous myoepithelioma characterized by intradermal nodular proliferation of oval to spindle‐shaped tumor cells in solid and syncytial patterns. Fusion of genes Ewing sarcoma breakpoint region 1 / EWS RNA binding protein 1 (EWSR1) and pre‐B cell leukemia homeobox 3 (PBX3) is found in approximately 90% of the cases. We report a case of cutaneous syncytial myoepithelioma with diagnostic difficulty due to folliculocentric morphology and atypical immunohistochemical results, including diffuse positivity of α‐smooth muscle actin and claudin 4 and negative immunoreactions for epithelial membrane antigen and S100 protein. In the present case, fluorescence in situ hybridization study demonstrated EWSR1 rearrangement. We further provide a discussion of differential diagnoses with a review of relevant literature.