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For over two decades, robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) has revolutionized thoracic oncology. With enhanced visualization, dexterity, and precision, RATS has reduced blood loss, shortened hospital stays, and sped up recovery compared to traditional surgery or video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). The use of 3D high-definition imaging and articulated instruments allows for complex resections and advanced lymph node assessment. RATS delivers oncological outcomes similar to open surgery and VATS, with high rates of complete (R0) resections and acceptable complication rates. Its minimally invasive nature promotes quicker recovery. Advances in imaging software and augmented reality further enhance surgical accuracy and reduce intraoperative risks. However, RATS has some limitations, including high costs and a lack of tactile feedback, and certain complex procedures, such as extended resections and intrapericardial interventions, remain challenging. With growing experience and technological advances, RATS shows promise in reducing morbidity, improving quality of life, and expanding access to advanced oncologic care. This article reviews the evolution, benefits, and limitations of RATS in NSCLC treatment, highlighting its emerging role in managing complex cases.
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Am J Biol Anthropol
September 2025
Magyar Gyula Horticultural, Technical and Vocational Training School, Budapest, Hungary.
Objectives: This study explores cranial morphological variation and population continuity in the Carpathian Basin from the 1st to 13th centuries CE. It focuses on assessing biological differences and similarities across major archaeological periods, with particular emphasis on the Avar, Hungarian Conquest, and Árpádian Age populations.
Materials And Methods: A total of 1,597 adult crania (864 males, 733 females) were analyzed using six neurocranial measurements.
Eur J Case Rep Intern Med
August 2025
Hanoi Heart Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Background: Perforation of artery causing bleeding is a rare but serious complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), with potentially life-threatening consequences. Prompt recognition and management are crucial, particularly in high-risk patients or complex procedures. Coils are essential tools for sealing perforated or ruptured vessels, preventing further haemorrhage and stabilising the patient.
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August 2025
National Rehab Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Unlabelled: This report provides a detailed analysis of a singular case involving cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) in a male patient who suffered a stroke. Our investigation delves into the clinical manifestations, genetic foundations, diagnostic complexities, and prognosis associated with CADASIL. As a notable contributor to stroke occurrence in young patients, CADASIL's impact on morbidity and mortality is influenced by stroke-related complications and cognitive decline.
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August 2025
Department of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Trinity Health Oakland Hospital, Pontiac, USA.
Background: Invasive central nervous system (CNS) aspergillosis is rare among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients due to preserved neutrophil function, despite significant CD4+ T-cell depletion. Diagnosis typically requires histopathologic confirmation, but polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing has introduced new challenges due to its high sensitivity but limited specificity.
Case Presentation: We describe a newly diagnosed 43-year-old HIV-positive male with concurrent Hodgkin lymphoma who presented with progressive neurological decline and a ring-enhancing brain lesion.
Eur J Case Rep Intern Med
August 2025
Dermatology Department, Ain Shams University Hospital, Cairo, Egypt.
Background: Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS) is a rare, chronic neutrophilic dermatosis that is often refractory to conventional therapies.
Case Report: We present a 29-year-old male with treatment-resistant DCS who achieved rapid and sustained remission following off-label use of tofacitinib, a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. Previous therapies, including antibiotics, corticosteroids, and isotretinoin, had failed.