非小细胞肺癌术后放疗的临床意义

目的　观察非小细胞肺癌 (NSCLC)术后放疗的价值。材料与方法　回顾性分析我院自 1985 - 0 1～1995 - 12经手术治疗的非小细胞肺癌 170例 ,分为单纯手术组 (单术组 ) 94例 ,手术加放疗组 (术放组 ) 76例 ,单术组Ⅰ、Ⅱ期病例略多。单术组术后未再接受其他治疗 ;术放组术后 2～ 4周进行放疗 ,6MV -X线常规分割外放疗DT5 0GY～ 60GY。分别统计 2组间 5年总生存率、5年无瘤生存率、局部复发率和远处转移率 ,为了排除 2组间病期早晚对顾后的影响 ,还单独分析了Ⅲ期病例 2组间各分析指标的差别 ,统计采用X2 检验。结果　单术组和术放组的 5年总生存率分别为 31 9% (30 / 94 ) ,31 6% (2 4 / 76) ,(P >0 0 5 )。 5年无瘤生存率分别为 2 5 5 % (2 4 / 94 ) ,2 8 9% (2 6/ 76) ,(P >0 0 5 )。 2组局部复发率分别为 31 9% (30 / 94 ) ,2 3 7% (18/ 76) ,(P>0 0 5 )。远转率分别为 4 8 9% (4 6/ 94 ) ,4 4 7% (34 / 76) (P >0 0 5 )。单纯分析Ⅲ期病例 ,单术组和术放组 5年无瘤生存率分别为 2 5 % (14 / 5 6) ,38 7% (2 4 / 62 ) (P >0 0 5 )。 2组局部复发率分别为 39 3% (2 2 / 5 6) ,2 4 2 % (15 / 62 ) ,(0 0 5

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Factors Associated With Early Return to Driving Following Total Joint Arthroplasty

BackgroundPatients often ask when they can safely return to driving a car following total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Most prior research has relied on driving simulators. Our study sought to learn more about real-world patient experiences in returning to driving after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) or total hip arthroplasty (THA).MethodsOur institutional total joint registry was used to identify living patients aged 18-85 who underwent primary TKA or primary THA for a primary diagnosis of osteoarthritis between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019. Patients who had undergone multiple TJA operations in 2019 or had a primary mailing address outside of the United States were excluded. Ultimately 2508 eligible TJA patients received a survey by mail.ResultsA total of 1128 of 2508 eligible patients (45%) completed surveys and returned them by mail. After 121 surveys were discarded for incompletion, inconsistency, or limited preoperative driving volume, 1007 patients were included in our study. Among these patients, 99% returned to driving postoperatively, with 23% returning within 2 weeks, and 88% returning within 6 weeks. Factors associated with the odds of a patient returning to driving within 2 weeks included laterality, gender, postoperative confidence, postoperative comfort, and surgeon advice. Ten patients (1%) have been involved in a car accident postoperatively.ConclusionAlmost all patients returned to driving postoperatively without being involved in a car accident. Gender, laterality, patient confidence, and comfort as well as surgeon advice were significantly associated with the odds of a patient returning to driving within 2 weeks postoperatively.     

The clinical utility of a decision-aid to facilitate the use of the hand in real-life activities of patients with distal radius fractures: A case study

BackgroundOccupation-based intervention (OBI) in hand therapy has shown superior benefits in patient-reported performance and physical measures; however, only a few studies have used OBI. We developed a decision-aid to promote the use of an injured hand in the real world (Aid for Decision-making in Occupation Choice for hand; ADOC-H)PurposeTo investigate the clinical utility of the ADOC-H (paper version) in patients with distal radius fractures.Study DesignA prospective case series and a clinical survey for occupational therapists.MethodsThis study comprised a prospective patient case series of 8 patients with distal radius fractures, treated using Volar locking plates, and a clinical survey of 4 experienced occupational therapists.ResultsNo patient or therapist complaints or drop-outs were reported. Active range of motion (wrist), Grip strength, and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand scores improved for all patients. The ADOC-H induced 158 activities using the injured hand, with activities of daily living (69.8%) selected earlier in the treatment period, and instrumental activities of daily living (63.3%) selected later. The feedback and case studies suggested that the ADOC-H was useful for patients who were afraid of using the hand and, interestingly, patients who were able to use their hand without pain or other problems. The clinical survey showed that most therapists found the ADOC-H effective in facilitating real-life use of an injured hand.ConclusionsThe ADOC-H paper version is an useful tool that can be applied to facilitate patients with distal radius fractures to use their injured hands in real-life settings.     

Role of strengthening during nonoperative treatment of lateral epicondyle tendinopathy

IntroductionLateral epicondyle tendinopathy (LET) is the most common cause of lateral elbow pain. The literature on rehabilitation of the condition encompasses a plethora of interventions with most current evidence indicating that stretches and some form of strengthening are vital components. However, patient outcomes are infrequently reported further than 12 weeks from the start of therapy and it is unclear which components of a home exercise program are necessary to alleviate symptoms up to one year from the initiation of a therapy program.Purpose of the StudyThe purpose of the study is to determine if a therapy program with 4 to 6 visits spaced out over 12 weeks focusing on self-management and strengthening is more effective in reducing pain and improving function long term than the same program without strengthening, for individuals with LET.Study DesignThis is a randomized controlled trial.MethodsNinety-four patients were randomly allocated into two groups: both groups received the interventions of education in pertinent pathoanatomy, stretching, pain management through rest and icing, and activity modification. Group 1 (n = 38) was also provided with a strengthening component to the home exercise program, whereas group 2 did not (n = 21). Our primary outcome measure was pain at rest and pain with activity; our secondary measure was the level of functional impairment as measured by the quick disabilities of arm shoulder and hand. Outcome measurements were assessed at baseline, 6, 12, 24, and 52 weeks after initiation of therapy.ResultsBoth groups demonstrated statistically significant improvement with a moderate to large effect size in pain and function scores when compared with previous time point at 6, 12, and 24 weeks. Pain continued to decrease for both groups from 24 weeks to 52 weeks, but interestingly, there was a significant increase with moderate effect size in the quick disabilities of arm shoulder and hand score at 52 weeks when compared with week 24. No statistically significant difference was found between the two groups at any time point up to 52 weeks from the start of therapy.ConclusionsThis study demonstrates that a therapy program consisting of a low number of visits spaced out over 12 weeks based on education, stretches, activity modification, and pain management techniques is effective at reducing pain and increasing function in patients with LET. The addition of strengthening to this program did not improve outcomes. The therapy approach used in this study is consistent with the International Classification of Function guidelines and focuses on engaging patients in self-management of the condition through patient education and self-empowerment.     

Human liver stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles reduce injury in a model of normothermic machine perfusion of rat livers previously exposed to a prolonged warm ischemia

Livers from donors after circulatory death (DCD) are a promising option to increase the donor pool, but their use is associated with higher complication rate and inferior graft survival. Normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) keeps the graft at 37°C, providing nutrients and oxygen supply. Human liver stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (HLSC-EVs) are able to reduce liver injury and promote regeneration. We investigated the efficacy of a reconditioning strategy with HLSC-EVs in an experimental model of NMP. Following total hepatectomy, rat livers were divided into 4 groups: (i) healthy livers, (ii) warm ischemic livers (60 min of warm ischemia), (iii) warm ischemic livers treated with 5 × 10⁸ HLSC-EVs/g-liver, and (iv) warm ischemic livers treated with a 25 × 10⁸ HLSC-EVs/g-liver. NMP lasted 6 h and HLSC-EVs (Unicyte AG, Germany) were administered within the first 15 min. Compared to controls, HLSC-EV treatment significantly reduced transaminases release. Moreover, HLSC-EVs enhanced liver metabolism by promoting phosphate utilization and pH self-regulation. As compared to controls, the higher dose of HLSC-EV was associated with significantly higher bile production and lower intrahepatic resistance. Histologically, this group showed reduced necrosis and enhanced proliferation. In conclusion, HLSC-EV treatment during NMP was feasible and effective in reducing injury in a DCD model with prolonged warm ischemia.     

Rehabilitación multimodal en cirugía de urgencias: ¿utopía o realidad?

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) constitutes the application of a series of perioperative measures based on the evidence, in order to achieve a better recovery of the patient and a decrease of the complications and the mortality. These ERAS programs initially proved their advantages in the field of colorectal surgery being progressively adopted by other surgical areas within the general surgery and other surgical specialties. The main excluding factor for the application of such programs has been the urgent clinical presentation, which has caused that despite the large volume of existing literature on ERAS in elective surgery, there are few studies that have investigated the effectiveness of these programs in surgical patients in emergencies. The aim of this article is to show ERAS measures currently available according to the existing evidence for emergency surgery.     

Vía clínica de recuperación intensificada en cirugía cardiaca. Documento de consenso de la Sociedad Española de Anestesiología,Reanimación y Terapéutica del Dolor (SEDAR), la Sociedad Española de Cirugía Cardiovascular y Endovascular (SECCE) y la Asociación Española de Perfusionistas (AEP)

The ERAS guidelines are intended to identify, disseminate and promote the implementation of the best, scientific evidence-based actions to decrease variability in clinical practice. The implementation of these practices in the global clinical process will promote better outcomes and the shortening of hospital and critical care unit stays, thereby resulting in a reduction in costs and in greater efficiency. After completing a systematic review at each of the points of the perioperative process in cardiac surgery, recommendations have been developed based on the best scientific evidence currently available with the consensus of the scientific societies involved.     

早中期结直肠癌根治术后中西结合心理康复干预指南解读及典型病例

我国癌症患者普遍存在着心理康复需求,中医药对其有良好的干预效果。目前已有肿瘤相关西医心理指南及标准治疗方案发表,然而中西医结合及中医干预方案仍有待规范。结直肠癌作为中国高发病率、长生存期的肿瘤,其根治术后的时期作为中西医结合心理康复的良好切入点,前期已有一定基础的研究发表。为规范该类疾病的诊疗及随访,提高中西医结合治疗早中期结直肠癌根治术后心理问题的效果,2022年中华中医药学会发布《早中期结直肠癌根治术后中西医结合心理康复干预指南》,包含12条推荐意见。该指南为结直肠癌领域首个中西医结合心理干预指南,但受限于相关研究的数量与质量,未来尚需要更多高质量研究结果的发表以促进其更新完善。