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BACKGROUND: Morel-Lavallee lesions (MLLs) are rare closed soft tissue degloving injuries caused by shearing forces that separate skin and subcutaneous tissue from underlying fascia. These injuries may be underrecognized in polytrauma patients, increasing the risk of delayed diagnosis, infection, prolonged healing, and long-term morbidity. This scoping review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of clinical presentation, imaging features, and evolving management for MLLs, with the goal of identifying gaps in the literature and guiding clinical decision making. METHODS: We systematically searched PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane CENTRAL, and ClinicalTrials.gov between 1992 and 2025 for studies pertaining to adult patients with MLLs. Four independent reviewers screened full texts for inclusion. Data were extracted and summarized using narrative synthesis. Of 633 unique articles, 102 underwent full-text review, and 69 studies met inclusion/exclusion criteria. RESULTS: MLLs commonly present with fluctuance, ecchymosis, swelling, and skin hypermobility. Diagnosis is clinical, with imaging playing a supportive role. Computed tomography and ultrasound can aid diagnosis in acute trauma settings, while magnetic resonance imaging is best for evaluating composition, chronicity, and extent. Management strategies vary based on size, chronicity, and anatomic locations. Acute lesions may be managed with compression or aspiration. Chronic or recurrent MLLs often require sclerodesis, minimally invasive debridement, or open surgical excision, often with subsequent soft tissue reconstruction. CONCLUSIONS: MLLs remain a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in trauma. Given the heterogeneity of existing evidence, high-quality prospective studies are needed to establish evidence-based optimal management guidelines and improve long-term outcomes.

BackgroundKidney transplant (KT) patients have higher risks of developing de novo colorectal cancer (CRC) compared to the general population. However, there is still a knowledge gap in their clinical characteristics, as most single- or multi-center efforts are underpowered and lack generalizability.MethodsPubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane CENTRAL, and Scopus databases were queried for studies published until July 22nd, 2024. Studies reporting the clinicopathologic characteristics and outcomes of de novo CRC among KT recipients were included.ResultsThere were 49 articles included involving 1855 KT patients who developed CRC. The mean time from transplantation to CRC diagnosis was 8·7 years (95%CI 7·2, 10·3 years; I2 = 98·3%). De novo CRC was most commonly located in the ascending colon (43·6%; 95%CI 29·5%, 58·9%; I2 = 55·3%), and 37·1% had advanced CRC at diagnosis (95%CI 22·3%, 54·8%; I2 = 64·1%). Although 68·8% underwent curative intent treatment (95%CI 45·4%, 85·4%; I2 = 65·4%), pooled 5-year survival rate was 31·8% (95%CI 10·5%, 65·1%; I2 = 82·5%).ConclusionsDe novo CRC was diagnosed in under 10 years after KT, and nearly 40% of patients already have advanced stage disease at diagnosis. The pooled rate of 5-year survival was 31.8%. However, there was wide heterogeneity between studies and further research is required. PROSPERO Registration: CRD42023415767.

(Abstracted from Urogynecology (Phila) 2025;31(3):266–275 Physical activity restrictions after reconstructive pelvic surgery are not standardized. Traditional recommendations for abstaining from physical exertion seem to be founded on the belief that limiting physical stress can positively influence anatomical and functional recovery, although there is little evidence this is true.

UAV Forge is a multidisciplinary engineering design team focusing on designing, manufacturing, programming, and testing autonomous aerial vehicles at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). The design aims to fulfill the constraints that allow the team to participate in the SUAS 2025 competition season. The SUAS competition is designed to spark interest in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), promote careers and technology in the field, and allow students to take on a challenging mission.

The summer of 2025 will include a change up of the EBSCO interface for many academic libraries. This article will describe many of the changes and the ‘new normal’ user interface (UI) for searching the extensive EBSCO offerings. In order to ready our communities, some libraries haven already created updated videos for their students, like this upbeat review from Phillips Library at Aurora University. The vendor’s “Introduction to the New EBSCOhost - Tutorial” states that the “interface features many improvements including personalized dashboards, modern results lists, enhanced displays, greater citing and sharing options, and enhanced detailed record and viewer experiences.” Let’s take a look at these enhancements.

This presentation will share the AI Literacies Community of Practice (CoP), which was developed by academic librarians at the University of Florida to deepen our collective understanding of artificial intelligence technologies and establish a common language around literacies and pedagogies related to information literacy. This initiative included co-facilitated bimonthly virtual meetings and pre-selected readings over a sixteen week period, during which participants explored topics such as AI literacies, AI ethics, teaching impacts, and AI pedagogies. Additionally, the co-facilitators organized bimonthly conversations in a comfortable space within the library to encourage open dialogue and community building around AI topics. This approach led to a core group of members who attended regularly and formed the community. We found that this approach not only encouraged colleagues to learn from one another, but also fostered an environment where experimentation with emerging technologies could occur without judgment. In this presentation, the core members of the CoP will share practical tips on how to develop an AI literacies community of practice and highlight both the successes and failures of our collective approach. By sharing our model, resources, and experiences, we hope to provide a framework that other librarians can adapt to suit their institutional needs and interests.

IMPORTANCE: Restrictive physical activity after pelvic reconstructive surgery is recommended, although the optimal duration and intensity are not standardized. OBJECTIVE: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the existing literature comparing clinical outcomes for liberal postoperative physical activity versus standard of care, defined as restricted postoperative physical activity, after pelvic reconstructive surgery. STUDY DESIGN: PubMed, CENTRAL, Scopus, Web of Science, and CINAHL databases were searched for observational and randomized studies comparing liberal postoperative physical activity and standard of care in women undergoing pelvic reconstructive surgery, reporting anatomic and functional outcomes. Statistical analysis was performed using RevMan software, presenting results as mean difference (MD) or odds ratio in a random-effects model, with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS: Five randomized trials, representing total n = 434, were included, with 2 studies on sling surgical procedures and 3 on prolapse surgical procedures. Data from 3 studies suggest no significant difference between liberal and standard postoperative instructions in surgical outcomes, measured by Point Ba from POP-Q assessment tool, up to 3 months follow-up (MD, -0.04; 95% CI, -0.16 to 0.07; P = 0.49). Disease-specific symptom distress, measured by Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20, favored the liberal approach (MD, -10.09; 95% CI, -18.33 to -1.86; P = 0.02). Other domains, including Urinary Distress Inventory-6, also showed significant improvements with liberal postoperative activities (MD, -4.29; 95% CI, -7.84 to -0.74; P = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS: Patients with liberal postoperative physical activity recommendations in prolapse repair surgical procedures had similar short-term anatomic outcomes compared with standard restrictions, with more favorable outcomes in disease-specific symptom relief and quality of life.

This contributed volume focuses on person-centered management practices in academic libraries that create space for criticism, sharing of lived experiences, and a willingness to investigate and make changes to the status quo.

Professional associations provide resources to support members' career development and facilitate ways for members to engage with and learn from one another. This article describes Medical Library Association (MLA) activities related to the revision of professional competencies and the restructuring of the organization's communities during the past twenty-five years. Grounded in MLA's Platform for Change, the MLA competency statement underwent two revisions with core themes remaining consistent. Major efforts went into rethinking the structure of MLA communities, and it became a strategic goal of the association. Numerous groups spent considerable time guiding the changes in MLA's community structure. Sections and special interest groups were transformed into caucuses. Domain hubs were established to facilitate project coordination across caucuses and create more leadership opportunities for MLA members, but their implementation did not meet expectations. Member engagement and leadership are ongoing challenges for MLA. The next twenty-five years will undoubtedly see additional revisions to the competencies and continued iterations of the community structure.