001); 83% of the patients were free from VAs; the efficacy at 24 h increased with repeated blocks. The anti-arrhythmic efficacy of PLSGB was not related to anisocoria. No procedure-related complications were reported.
 
  Anatomical-based PLSGB is a safe and rapidly effective treatment for refractory ES; repeated blocks provide additional benefits. Percutaneous left stellate ganglion blockade should be considered for stabilizing patients to allow further ES management.
 Anatomical-based PLSGB is a safe and rapidly effective treatment for refractory ES; repeated blocks provide additional benefits. Percutaneous left stellate ganglion blockade should be considered for stabilizing patients to allow further ES management.The objective of the present work was to develop a sensitive, selective, accurate and precise stability-indicating HPLC method for quantification of degradation products and process-related impurities in fesoterodine fumarate extended-release tablets. The degradation profile was studied by conducting forced degradation studies and all the degradation products formed during degradation were separated.  https://www.selleckchem.com/products/CX-3543.html  A chromatographic separation was achieved by using Waters Symmetry C18, 250 × 4.6 mm, 5 μm column, maintained at 30°C. Mobile phase A (0.05% trifluoroacetic acid in water) and mobile phase B (90% of 0.02% TFA in methanol and 10% of water) were used in gradient elution mode. A total of 75 μL of each solution was injected and peak responses were quantified at 220 nm. The method was found specific, precise, accurate, linear, rugged, robust and sensitive. During stability studies of fesoterodine fumarate extended-release tablets, one unknown impurity at relative retention time 1.37 was found increasing beyond the identification threshold. This impurity was isolated by using Preparative HPLC and structure was elucidated using mass and NMR spectroscopy. This method is a simple, inexpensive HPLC method that can be used as a routine quality control test for the estimation of impurities in fesoterodine fumarate extended-release tablets.
  For donor oocyte recipients, are birth outcomes superior for fresh versus frozen embryos?
 
  Among fresh donor oocyte recipients, fresh embryos are associated with better birth outcomes when compared with frozen embryos.
 
  Frozen embryo transfer (ET) with vitrification has been associated with improved pregnancy rates, but also increased rates of large for gestational age infants. Donor oocyte recipients represent an attractive biological model to attempt to isolate the impact of embryo cryopreservation on IVF outcomes, yet there is a paucity of studies in this population.
 
  A retrospective cohort of the US national registry, the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology Clinic Outcome Reporting System, of IVF cycles of women using fresh donor oocytes resulting in ET between 2013 and 2015. Thawed oocytes were excluded.
 
  Good obstetric outcome (GBO), defined as a singleton, term, live birth with appropriate for gestational age birth weight, was the primary outcome measure. Secondary outcomes included liveer infants.
 
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  Dengue fever shows a broad range of clinical presentations worldwide. Here we report on our clinical findings during the 2019 dengue outbreak in one of the largest tertiary care hospitals in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
 
  A total of 747 suspected dengue cases (553 confirmed and 194 probable) were interviewed with a pro forma case record form. Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS 20.0. Ethical clearance was obtained from the Dhaka Medical College.
 
  The mean age of the dengue cases was 27y and approximately two-thirds were male. Positive tests for NS1 and anti-dengue immunoglobulin M antibody were present in 91.9% and 59.4% of the cases, respectively. Thrombocytopenia was present in 69% of cases and fever was present in 99.1% of cases. Gastrointestinal (GI) features, including anorexia and/or vomiting (69.4%), abdominal pain (39.8%) and diarrhoea (25.6%), were more prevalent than typical rash and pain symptoms. Hypotension was present in approximately one-quarter of patients (25.4%). Probable and confirmed dengue cases have shown similar clinical characteristics and laboratory findings.
 
  The 2019 outbreak of dengue fever in Bangladesh was characterized by increased presentation with GI features. Recognition of this trend would permit early diagnosis and proper management of patients.
 The 2019 outbreak of dengue fever in Bangladesh was characterized by increased presentation with GI features. Recognition of this trend would permit early diagnosis and proper management of patients.
  Do IVF treatment and laboratory factors affect singleton birthweight (BW)?
 
  BWs of IVF-conceived singleton babies are increasing with time, but we cannot identify the specific treatment factors responsible.
 
  IVF-conceived singleton babies from fresh transfers have slightly lower BW than those conceived naturally, whilst those from frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles are heavier and comparable to naturally conceived offspring. Our recent studies have shown that BW varies significantly between different IVF centres, and in a single centre, is also increasing with time, without a corresponding change in BWs of naturally conceived infants. Although it is likely that factors in the IVF treatment cycle, such as hormonal stimulation or embryo laboratory culture conditions, are associated with BW differences, our previous study designs were not able to confirm this.
 
  Data relating to BW outcomes, IVF treatment and laboratory parameters were collated from pre-existing electronic records in five participating cent. No competing interests were identified.
 
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  Podoconiosis, lymphatic filariasis (LF) and leprosy are neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that cause lymphoedema. When left untreated, they lead to substantial disability. This study determined the quality of life (QOL) and depression associated with lymphoedema in patients with podoconiosis, LF and leprosy. The study was conducted in northwestern Ethiopia.
 
  This baseline cross-sectional study, nested within an interventional, non-comparative, longitudinal study, included patients with lymphoedema. Depression and QOL were assessed using versions of the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire and Dermatologic Life Quality Index (DLQI), respectively, that had been translated into Amharic and validated. Factors associated with depression and QOL were assessed using multivariate linear regression analysis.
 
  Of the 251 patients with lymphoedema included in the study, 119 (47.4%) had moderate to severe depression and overall QOL was poor (mean±standard deviation [SD] DLQI score 11.4±4.2). Disability was significantly associated with depression (β=0.