Stigma as a Barrier to Care for Human Papillomavirus: A Commentary Summarizing Literature and Presenting Recommendations for Health Care Providers

In this commentary, we briefly summarize knowledge on stigma associated with human papillomavirus (HPV). In addition, we provide suggestions for health care providers to de-stigmatize HPV and improve the delivery of care.     

Liver transplantation for intrahepatic and perihilar cholangiocarcinoma: Current and future

Cholangiocarcinomas are categorized as intrahepatic cholangio- carcinoma (iCCA), perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (pCCA), and dis- tal cholangiocarcinoma (dCCA) [1] . iCCA and pCCA are the second most common primary hepatobiliary malignant neoplasms [ 1 , 2 ]. Most patients with iCCA and pCCA have asymptomatic clinical course, highly aggressive nature and dismal prognosis [3] . Com- plete surgical resection offers the best possibility of long-term sur- vival but only a minority of patients are amenable to R0 resec- tion [4] . Tumor involvement of segmental bilateral intrahepatic bile duct, inadequate remnant liver volume or hepatic functional reserve due to underlying chronic liver disease, are key factors limiting the resectability of iCCA and pCCA. Liver transplantation (LT) provides an option for patients with unresectable iCCA and pCCA [4] .     

Coumarin-containing hybrids and their antibacterial activities

Infections caused by Gram-positive and -negative bacteria are one of the foremost causes of morbidity and mortality globally. Antibiotics are the mainstay of therapy for bacterial infections, but the emergence and wide spread of drug-resistant pathogens have already become a huge issue for public healthcare systems. The coumarin moiety, which is ubiquitous in nature, could bind to the B subunit of DNA gyrase in bacteria and inhibit DNA supercoiling by blocking the ATPase activity; hence, coumarin derivatives possess potential antibacterial activity. Several coumarin-containing hybrids such as coumermycin A1, clorobiocin, and novobiocin have already been used in clinical practice for the treatment of various bacterial infections; thus, it is conceivable that hybridization of the coumarin moiety with other antibacterial pharmacophores may provide opportunities for the development of novel antibiotics. This review outlines the advances in coumarin-containing hybrids with antibacterial potential in the recent 5 years and the structure–activity relationships are also discussed.     

Computed tomography assessment of evolution of interstitial lung disease in systemic sclerosis: Comparison of two scoring systems

BackgroundThe aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the internal and external responsiveness of a computed-aided method (CaM) with a conventional visual reader-based score (CoVR) to measure interstitial lung disease (ILD) in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) on high resolution computed tomography (HRCT).MethodsForty-five patients were evaluated in this retrospective cohort. HRCTs were collected at baseline and after 1 year. HRCT abnormalities were evaluated according to a CoVR (Warrick's method) and a quantitative CaM. Internal 1-year responsiveness was tested with a standardized mean response (SRM). Analyses of the receiver operating characteristic curves (ROCs) evaluated the sensitivity and specificity of the two methods to discriminate between clinically relevant progression and no relevant progression, using expert judgment as the gold standard (external responsiveness).ResultsIn one year, lung involvement was stable/improved in 17 of the 45 patients (37.8%) and worsened in 28 patients (62.2%). HRCT scores changed moderately over the follow-up period. Using SFM, CaM was significantly more responsive in detecting changes due to treatment than the CoVR method. Likewise, in the analysis of the ROC curve, CaM scores showed the highest performance (AUC ROC CaM vs. CoVR, 0.951 vs. 0.807; p = 0.0065).ConclusionQuantitative analysis of CaM was more responsive than the CoVR method to accurately evaluate and monitor SSc-ILD progression or response to therapy.     

The landscape of international oral and maxillofacial surgery collaborations from 1996 to 2020: a scoping review of the published literature

The emerging field of global oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) aims to improve worldwide access to safe, timely, and affordable OMS care. However, there exists a dearth of literature thoroughly detailing the scope of academic global OMS collaborations between high-income countries (HICs) and low- and/or lower middle-income countries (LICs/LMICs). This scoping review was performed to characterize the landscape of global academic OMS collaborations between HICs and LICs/LMICs. A five-stage methodological framework was used. Academic global OMS collaborations from 1996 to 2020 were identified via an electronic database and grey literature review. A total 1318 articles were identified on December 17, 2020. Following the application of inclusion and exclusion criteria, 71 articles describing 81 unique global OMS academic collaborations were included in the final analysis. The most common HIC was the United States (44.4%); the majority of LIC/LMICs were within Africa (45.8%). Of the total interventions, 89.6% improved LIC/LMIC capacity development, and surgical (43.8%) interventions were the most common. By serving as a central report on current and past academic collaborations in global OMS, this review helps identify areas in need of surgical capacity building, lays the foundation for future research efforts on the topic, and serves as a resource for individuals aiming to become involved in global OMS.     

Diagnostic value of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with tumor diameter larger than 5 cm

正Herein we reported 5 patients of mass-type intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma(ICC) misdiagnosed as liver abscess by contrast-enhanced CT, the diagnosis was confirmed through contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) imaging and pathology. From January 2015 to January 2018, five patients(1 male and 4 females) were confirmed as ICC by surgical resection or biopsy in Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, with average age of(74.2 ± 5.6) years. These 5 ICC patients were misdiagnosed as liver abscess by contrast-enhanced CT and later on, diagnosed by CEUS