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0002). No laxatives were used by 6/9 patients after PREM. The single adverse effect seen (anal stenosis) was treated with dilatation. PREM is a safe and effective minimally invasive procedure to treat SS-HSCR and results in long-term response.PREM is a safe and effective minimally invasive procedure to treat SS-HSCR and results in long-term response. Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an established treatment for achalasia cardia; however, post-POEM gastroesophageal reflux (GER) remains a significant problem. Concomitant endoscopic fundoplication following POEM (POEM + F) was recently described to reduce post-POEM GER. This single-center study reports short-term outcomes of POEM + F. This was a retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained database of patients undergoing POEM + F. Abstracted data included demographics, achalasia type, pre-POEM Eckardt score, prior therapy, follow-up. Follow-up assessment was 3-monthly for 1 year and included post-POEM Eckardt score, GerdQ score, wrap integrity and esophagitis on esophagogastroduodenoscopy, and pH studies. GER was defined according to Lyon Consensus. 25 patients underwent POEM + F (mean age 40.1 years [standard deviation (SD) 13.7]; 12 females). POEM + F was technically successful in 23/25 (92.0 %). Significant dysphagia improvement was seen in all 25 patients (mean pre- and post-POEM Eck follow-up, incidence of post-POEM + F GER was low and acceptable. There are many possible treatment goals for patients with schizophrenia. Two major perspectives on treatment goals are the patient's and the physician's perspective. Irinotecan in vivo Patient-centered treatment mandates that an individual patient's treatment goals are taken into account when treatment is planned. In this narrative review, we address the commonalities and differences of the patient's and physician's perspectives. We searched for literature on treatment goals for patients with schizophrenia from the last 10 years. Fifty-two relevant records were identified, 4 of which directly compare patient's and physician's perspectives. Two further articles used the same set of goals to ask patients or physicians for their assessment. Agreement between patients and physicians regarding valuation of treatment goals was high. However, physicians tended to put more emphasis on the classical "textbook" goals of symptom resolution and functioning, while patients stressed well-being and quality of life more. Results on treatment goals from patients are difficult to generalize, since recruiting representative patient samples is challenging and patient subgroups may have differing priorities.Agreement between patients and physicians regarding valuation of treatment goals was high. However, physicians tended to put more emphasis on the classical "textbook" goals of symptom resolution and functioning, while patients stressed well-being and quality of life more. Results on treatment goals from patients are difficult to generalize, since recruiting representative patient samples is challenging and patient subgroups may have differing priorities. Comparative pharmacokinetic data about the antidepressant venlafaxine (VEN) and the antipsychotic drug risperidone (RIS) over the lifespan and especially in children and adolescents is lacking. This is the first cross-sectional study that aimed to investigate differences in dose-corrected serum concentrations (CDs) and metabolite to parent compound ratios (MPRs) of VEN and RIS across the lifespan. Patients treated with VEN and RIS at the University Hospital of Würzburg, Germany were included in the study. Serum level determinations were performed during clinical routine care. Patients with CYP2D6 influencing co-medication were excluded from analyses. In 953 patients (12-93 years) treated with VEN and 552 patients (7-92 years) treated with RIS, children/adolescents (<18 years) showed 11% and 19%, and 44% and 42% lower CDs of the active moieties (CDs ) of VEN and RIS than adults and elderly (≥60 years) (Kruskal-Wallis tests; p ≤ 0.001). However, when CDs were normalized to body weight, a different pattern emerged. Gender differences, with higher CDs in females were present in adults and elderlies but not in children/adolescents. No gender- or age-dependent difference in MPRs was found; however, 80% of MPRs of RIS in children/adolescents were below the range of "normal" CYP2D6 function for adults. We suggest a higher clearance as a reason for lower CDs of VEN and RIS in children/adolescents compared to adults/elderlies. Metabolism of VEN or RIS by CYP2D6, characterized by MPRs, was not associated with age. However, MPRs of RIS were lower in children/adolescents, possibly due to a higher renal clearance of 9-OH-risperidone.We suggest a higher clearance as a reason for lower CDsAM of VEN and RIS in children/adolescents compared to adults/elderlies. Metabolism of VEN or RIS by CYP2D6, characterized by MPRs, was not associated with age. However, MPRs of RIS were lower in children/adolescents, possibly due to a higher renal clearance of 9-OH-risperidone. Well-designed studies assessing the treatment outcome of brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are infrequent and have not consistently included all of the available treatment modalities, making their results not completely generalizable. Moreover, the predictors of poor outcome are not well defined. We performed an observational retrospective study of AVM patients. We included patients with clinical, radiologic, and outcome data, with a minimum follow-up of 1 year. Neurologic outcome was documented using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at the AVM diagnosis and 30 days after the treatment. There were 117 patients, with equal male/female proportion. The mean follow-up time was 51 months. Treatment distribution in the Spetzler-Martin grades I-III was as follows 52 (54.6%) surgery, 31 (32.35%) radiosurgery, 2 (0.02%) embolization, and 11 (12%) conservative follow-up. Treatment distribution in Spetzler-Martin grades IV and V was as follows 4 (20%) surgery, 7 (35%) radiosurgery, and 10 (45%) conservative follow-up.