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World Neurosurg 2021 Jun 19. Epub 2021 Jun 19.

Department of Neurosurgery, Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy; Besta NeuroSim Center, Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy; EANS Training Committee; Department of Neurological Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical School, Baltimore, MD, USA.

Background: Skull base meningiomas represent a challenge for neurosurgeons and the procedures are typically performed by experienced neurosurgeons, thus limiting resident training. A new simulation and rehearsal device can be used as an aid for senior surgeons during these operations and serve as a training tool for junior surgeons.

Methods: 40 patients harboring an anterior/middle fossa meningioma were recruited. Read More

Am J Obstet Gynecol 2021 Jun 19. Epub 2021 Jun 19.

NICHD.

Background: Treatment outcomes after pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery are often presented as dichotomous 'success or failure' based upon anatomic and symptom criteria. However, clinical experience suggests some women with outcome 'failures' are asymptomatic and perceive their surgery to be successful, while others have anatomic resolution, but continue to report symptoms. Characterizing failure types could be a useful step to refine definitions of success, understand mechanisms of failure, and identify individuals who may benefit from specific therapies. Read More

Am J Ophthalmol 2021 Jun 19. Epub 2021 Jun 19.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida.

Purpose: To describe the career choices of newly practicing ophthalmologists and explore factors influencing career decisions and satisfaction.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from an electronic survey of ophthalmologists who completed training within the prior 5 years. The survey included questions about demographic information, medical education, current practice, factors affecting career choices, and career satisfaction. Read More

Psychooncology 2021 Jun 22. Epub 2021 Jun 22.

La Trobe University, School of Psychology and Public Health, Melbourne, Australia.

Objective: To identify variables that correlate with sexual satisfaction and sexual distress among adult cancer survivors, and how these differ, providing a basis from which approaches to intervention may be identified. This study examined four key variables: body image disruption, self-compassion, relationship satisfaction and sexual pain previously, all linked to sexual quality of life.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted online, with participants (n = 113) recruited via cancer charities, support groups, and sexual counsellors' networks. Read More

Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed 2021 Jun 22. Epub 2021 Jun 22.

Dermatology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Egypt.

Background: Atrophic post acne scarring is considered to be a therapeutic challenge.

Objectives: The aim was to compare the safety and efficacy of A) FCL combined with intradermal injection of plasma gel, B) FCL combined with topical application of plasma gel, and C) FCL monotherapy in the treatment of atrophic postacne scars.

Methods: Thirty patients with facial atrophic post-acne scars were enrolled in this study and randomly assigned into one of three groups. Read More