Annals of medicine
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New digital learning environments have transformed medical education and training, allowing students and teachers to engage in synchronous, real-time interactions and asynchronous learning activities online. Despite extensive research on the role of digital technologies in education, understanding the interplay between digital technology, work, and learning, especially in complex fields like healthcare, remains a challenge. ⋯ Findings from this study confirm and extend prior studies on digital learning in healthcare, contributing to a better understanding of how digital learning environments, especially virtual lectures and seminars, can be developed and integrated into residency programs and health professions education to increase their usefulness.
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To investigate the incidence of submandibular gland (SMG) involvement and explore the feasibility of sparing SMG in the oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). ⋯ Our study suggests that SMG involvement is rare in OSCC. With strict imaging and clinical evaluation, sparing SMG during radiotherapy is feasible.
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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a fatal disease, and radioresistance is an important factor leading to treatment failure and disease progression. The objective of this research was to detect radioresistance-related genes (RRRGs) with prognostic value in NSCLC. ⋯ Our study developed an eight-gene risk score model with potential clinical value that can be adopted for choice of drug treatment and prognostic prediction. Its clinical routine use may assist clinicians in selecting more rational practices for individuals, which is important for improving the prognosis of NSCLC patients. These findings also provide references for the development of potential therapeutic targets.
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and metastatic liver tumors (MLT) are the most common malignant liver lesions, each requiring distinct therapeutic approaches. Accurate differentiation between these malignancies is critical for appropriate treatment planning and prognostication. However, there is limited data on the performance of contrast-enhanced ultrasound liver imaging reporting and data system (CEUS-LI-RADS) in this differentiation. ⋯ CEUS-LI-RADS demonstrates high specificity in distinguishing HCC from MLT, providing a reliable noninvasive diagnostic tool that can enhance clinical decision-making. These findings are clinically significant as they can improve patient management and treatment outcomes, and they underscore the need for future research to refine and expand the use of CEUS-LI-RADS in diverse clinical settings.
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To analyze the differences in clinical manifestations between children and adults with intestinal involvement in IgAV and to identify the specific subtypes requiring particular attention. ⋯ With the exception of joint pain and renal involvement, there were no significant differences in clinical symptoms between children and adults. CT imaging provided objective insights into the extent of intestinal involvement, which correlated with disease severity. Patients with widespread small bowel involvement displayed a more severe disease state.