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A Machine Learning Model to Predict Complications Following Head and Neck Microvascular Surgery
1 Introduction Microvascular free tissue transfer is the primary method for reconstruction in patients with large or complex defects of the head and neck, with success rates of 95%–99% [1-3]. These patients pose unique clinical challenges due to the extensive nature of their disease and presence of medical comorbidities, given the risk factors for disease development, including extensive alcohol use and smoking history.
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania dismisses claims including RICO and antitrust claims in a pharmaceutical pricing and off-label promotion case (County of Dakota / United BioSource)
Estimated reading time: 4 min At the DDL blog we unashamedly confess our biases. Foremost among those biases is that we walk the defense side of the street. Another inescapable bias, at least for this particular scribbler, is that we know and like many of the Philly judges. In the City of Brotherly Love, familiarity breeds respect.
Canada in focus: Data protection and AI in Canada
(November 12, 2025) - Tyler J. Thompson and Mike S. Summers of Reed Smith outline Canada's multifaceted data privacy framework, including federal and provincial laws, anti-spam legislation and the current state of its artificial intelligence regulations. Canada is an essential market for both United States and international businesses, with data privacy remaining a significant concern for government officials and organizations alike.
Sustainable offices: how high-end spaces are overtaking the coworking trend
"The new trend in offices appears to be rising demand for larger, high-end, environmentally sustainable properties – with top BREAM, EPC and more recently NABERS and LETI ratings.
On the brink: An uncertain time for commercial landlords
"Commercial landlords in the sector have already had to deal with significantly falling rents during the past five years, and if the High Court sanctions these two restructuring plans, there is a genuine concern that, as we’ve seen in the leisure sector, other retailers could follow" - Brad Trerise - Reed Smith ollowing several years of financial troubles, both Poundland and River Island have this year announced their intention to enter into (separate) restructuring plans under Part 26A of...
Where safety meets style - SuperyachtNews
Image: © Sasa Kadrijevic In this article, Reed Smith Transportation Industry Group lawyers Gaby Sweidan and Roberto Peroni examine how adopting compliance measures represents a strategic investment in both risk mitigation and long-term value. In the typically calm waters off Sicily, an incident brought renewed attention to the importance of safety aboard superyachts.
The EU Commission imposes a €329M fine on two food delivery companies for concluding no-poach agreements (Delivery Hero / Glovo) – Concurrences
On June 2, 2025, the Commission announced that it had imposed fines totaling 329 million euros on Germany’s Delivery Hero and Spain’s Glovo, two major meal delivery companies, for taking part in a cartel in the online meal delivery sector. The two operators, who admitted their participation in (…)
Tips for insuring the unique and developing risks facing data centers
(July 25, 2025) - Stephen T. Raptis and Amy M. Koss of Reed Smith discuss insurance issues surrounding data centers, which are expanding globally in response to the development of artificial intelligence. New data centers — often enormous in size and sophistication — are popping up all over the world, with the United States having more than any other country by far.
Ninth Circuit overrules 'differential targeting' personal jurisdiction standard in web-tracking class action
(May 12, 2025) - Terence N. Hawley of Reed Smith LLP examines a decision in which a court applies "brick and mortar" legal principles to evolving technologies and platforms. California courts continue to wrestle with waves of putative class actions filed by individuals alleging cookies and other web-based technologies violated privacy laws by harvesting their personal information without consent.
The EU Commission calls on Member States to review outbound investments in three technology areas critical to the EU's economic security – Concurrences
Previous article Next article Share on | Background On 15 January 2025, the European Commission (EC) issued a non-binding recommendation calling on Member States to review outbound investments in three technology areas critical to the EU’s economic security: semiconductors, AI and quantum technologies.
The US State of California AG Bonta files a lawsuit against a realtor for allegedly price gouging (Lar Sevan Chouljian) – Concurrences
On January 28, 2025, California’s Attorney General announced that it had charged two realtors and sent more than 650 warning letters to hotels and landlords regarding suspected violations of the state’s price-gouging prohibitions (Penal Code section 396). Though many think of price-gouging laws in the context of expensive water bottles or gasoline in the immediate wake of a disaster, California’s enforcement efforts underscore the true breadth and duration of its laws. As Southern California...
The German Competition Authority showcases its enforcement action of the past year in its annual review – Concurrences
In its annual review 2024 published on 19 December 2024, the German Federal Cartel Office (FCO) showcases highlights of its enforcement action in 2024. Beyond providing a status update on the existing competition policy, the report indicates trends and key focus areas for the FCO’s enforcement that could shape the competition landscape in Germany for 2025. The FCO summarizes the cornerstones of its enforcement in the year 2024 as follows: Sanctions amounting to approximately 19.4 million eur...
The German Competition Authority publishes a final report on its inquiry into the fuel refinery and wholesale sector – Concurrences
Article précédent Article suivant Partager sur | On 19 February 2025, the German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt – FCO) published the final report on its sector inquiry into the refining and wholesale of fuels.
Immigration Enforcement Underway: Preparing for I-9 Inspections and Site Visits - HR Daily Advisor
In the last two weeks, The Trump Administration issued numerous executive orders related to immigration policy and ramped up immigration enforcement operations throughout the country.
What's Inside New York's Strict Health Info Privacy Bill?
26 minutes ago bankinfosecurity Regulatory Attorney Angie Matney on Potential Hurdles in Broad State Privacy Regs Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 24, 2025 21 Minutes A new state privacy law passed by legislators is awaiting the signature of New York State's governor and promises to make the processing and sharing of a broad range of health information by a wide array of organizations much more complicated and restrictive, said regulatory attorney Angie Matney, who explains...
The luxury of convenience: eVTOLs - SuperyachtNews
Philip Rymer and Rohan Soni, transportation lawyers at global law firm Reed Smith, delve into the regulatory, safety, insurance and operational challenges that must be addressed. The superyacht industry has long prioritised luxury, convenience and privacy, adopting cutting-edge transportation solutions. Now, the rise of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) presents a new synergy across transportation classes.
Inhibition of the RNA Regulator HuR mitigates spinal cord injury by potently suppressing post-injury neuroinflammation
Abstract Background: Neuroinflammation plays a significant role in promoting secondary tissue injury after spinal cord trauma. Within minutes after spinal cord injury (SCI), microglia and astrocytes become activated and produce inflammatory mediators such as TNF-α, IL-6, iNOS and COX-2 which induce tissue injury through cytotoxicity, vascular hyperpermeability, and secondary ischemia.
The myokine FGF21 associates with enhanced survival in ALS and mitigates stress-induced cytotoxicity
Abstract Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an age-related and fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive muscle weakness. There is marked heterogeneity in clinical presentation, progression, and pathophysiology with only modest treatments to slow disease progression. Molecular markers that provide insight into this heterogeneity are crucial for clinical management and identification of new therapeutic targets.
Guest Editorial: Moving Forward in a Growing Regional Market
The substantial economic growth in CEE has underscored the necessity for law firms to engage in extensive collaboration and networking. As cross-border transactions increase with the region’s integration into global markets, these firms have recognized the importance of forming international networks and alliances.
Potential Threat Of Weaponizing The RICO Statute For Personal Injury Lawsuits: Will The Supreme Court Put The Brakes On Expansive Recoveries?
The RICO statute typically has been confined to injuries to "business or property," not to personal injuries Two federal courts of appeals have ignored the limitation and allowed recoveries for economic harms arising from personal injuries Reed Smith, acting pro bono, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject the liability expansion The U.S. Supreme Court is now considering whether the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) can be extended to personal...
End of an era: UNT softball's loss to Charlotte marks end for historic senior class
WICHITA, Kansas — Pitchers Georgeanna Barefoot and junior Sam Gress held UNT softball to one hit as Charlotte advanced to The American tournament final with a 3-0 win Friday afternoon. Barefoot, who won AAC Pitcher of the Year, got the start and win, pitching three shutout, one-hit innings, walking three and striking out three. North Texas (32-24) picked up one hit in the contest. "I was disappointed at how wide the umpire's zone was at this point in the year," head coach DeLong said.
Gamble, Savage lead UNT softball in dominant AAC quarterfinals win
WICHITA, Kansas — It only took six innings for UNT softball to advance to the American Athletic Conference semifinals on Thursday afternoon. North Texas (32-23) defeated East Carolina (39-19) 9-1, scoring five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to complete the victory. Senior first baseman Kailey Gamble walked it off with a three-run home run. "It makes me feel real good," Gamble said.
UNT softball advances to AAC quarterfinals with win over Memphis
WICHITA, Kansas — Making its debut in the American Athletic Conference championship tournament, UNT softball survived and advanced with a 7-1 win over Memphis Wednesday afternoon. Playing in the single elimination conference tournament after a decade of double-elimination in Conference USA, North Texas (31-23) had jitters early as the offense got off to a slow start. A decisive fourth inning saw the Mean Green strike for four runs and take a 5-1 lead.
UNT softball picks up series win over Wichita State in emotional senior weekend
DENTON — Emotions were high as UNT softball beat Wichita State in an abbreviated senior weekend series. North Texas (30-20, 17-7 AAC) swept a doubleheader on Friday and lost the series closer 6-0 Saturday morning. A quick turnaround from Friday night's games and postgame senior ceremonies to Saturday morning's 10:30 a.m. start meant the Mean Green were emotionally and physically exhausted. "It was an emotional night last night [and] a quick turnaround," head coach Rodney DeLong said.
UNT softball drops midweek matchup with No. 12 Texas A&M
North Texas fell 11-1 to the highly regarded Aggies on Wednesday. DENTON — A controversial obstruction call in the second inning set the tone for UNT's 11-1 loss to No. 12 Texas A&M on Wednesday night. With two outs and down 2-0 in the second, senior catcher Kalei Christensen perfectly threw to senior second baseman Morgan Medford in time to catch sophomore Texas A&M (34-9) third baseman Kennedy Powell on an attempted steal to end the inning.
UNT softball sweeps Texas A&M Commerce in early week doubleheader
Cierra Simon shined as North Texas swept Texas A&M-Commerce in a Tuesday doubleheader. COMMERCE — After taking two of three games from FAU to take second place in the American Athletic Conference, UNT softball has a Texas A&M-filled six-game gauntlet. Starting on Tuesday night, the Mean Green traveled east to face Southland Conference competition in Texas A&M-Commerce (7-41), sweeping a doubleheader which was postponed from April 10. UNT (25-18) scored 25 total runs on the night across both games.
Wagoner, Sparks lead UNT softball in important opening win over FAU
DENTON — Small adjustments made all the difference for UNT softball in Friday night's 4-2 win over Florida Atlantic. Sophomore third baseman Tatum Sparks and senior right-handed pitcher McKenzie Wagoner, the players who made the biggest difference on Friday, were both in the midst of slumps heading into the contest. Sparks broke out at the plate, going 2-3 with two RBIs and her third home run of the season.
UNT softball taking 'do or die' mentality into integral weekend series with FAU
(Photo: MeanGreenSports) Head coach Rodney DeLong and UNT softball know a thing or two about high leverage situations. As the sixth-season head coach has built the program into relevance, the chance to play in situations which matter have increased concurrent to the Mean Green's rise in prominence. It seems every season under DeLong that North Texas (21-17, 10-5 AAC) finds itself challenging for a conference title or more come April.
Three takeaways from UNT's spring game
Spring camp came to an end for North Texas on Saturday with the annual spring game. The Mean Green fielded two teams which were "drafted" by team captains on "green" and "white" teams. What resulted was a semi-even matchup which ended 27-17 in favor of the white team. "First and foremost, I thought the kids were excited," head coach Eric Morris said of the format.
UNT softball drops tight contest with No. 6 Oklahoma State
(Photo: MeanGreenSports) DENTON — Head coach Rodney DeLong doesn't like losing. Whether it be a game North Texas (21-14) should be winning or one like the Mean Green's 2-1 loss to No. 6 Oklahoma State (30-6) on Wednesday night, DeLong would much rather be in the win column. "I hate losing — period," DeLong said. "But, it's just one day at a time.
UNT softball set for 'familiar' matchup with No. 6 Oklahoma State
An air of familiarity will be present on Wednesday night when UNT softball takes on No. 6 Oklahoma State at Lovelace Stadium, where the Mean Green defeated a ranked Cowgirls last season. "It was so exciting," sophomore right-handed pitcher Mackenzie Childers said.
'Resilient' UNT softball defeats UTA for fourth consecutive win
ARLINGTON — The last few games, UNT softball has shown an array of different ways to win. Whether by walk off home runs, overturned calls or on Tuesday being the beneficiaries of five UTA (11-20) errors in a 7-4 win at Allan Saxe Field. "If you hit the ball in play, somebody has to play defense,' head coach Rodney DeLong said.
Cardiac Green: UNT softball sweeps Tulsa on three consecutive walkoff hits
Winning via one walkoff in a weekend is something inherently exciting for any softball team. Sweeping a series with wins all coming via walkoff hits is a different high entirely. UNT experienced this high after junior infielder Saleen Donohoe hit a walkoff single through the left side of the infield in the bottom of the seventh inning on Sunday. “At the end of the day, a win is a win in big games,” head coach Rodney DeLong said Saturday. “I don’t care how we come by it.
Rainey's walkoff home run lifts UNT softball to series opening win over Tulsa
DENTON — A single run is all it took for UNT softball to defeat Tulsa on Friday night. In a pitchers’ battle which saw both starters bring shutouts into the eighth inning, one swing of the bat defined the night for the Mean Green. On junior right-handed pitcher Maura Moore’s first pitch in the bottom of the eighth, senior right fielder Molly Rainey jumped on a fastball that caught the heart of the plate.
‘Uniformity and predictability’ for maritime contracts
Supreme Court decision enforces choice-of-law clauses in maritime contracts By Alice Colarossi & Oliver Beiersdorf, Reed Smith The US Supreme Court held on February 21, 2024, that “choice-of-law provisions in maritime contracts are presumptively enforceable as a matter of federal maritime law, with certain narrow exceptions”. The Supreme Court’s decision in Great Lakes Ins. SE v.
Defense in focus as North Texas resumes spring camp after week break
North Texas took the field after spring break on Monday. VIP Head coach Eric Morris and North Texas faced a unique challenge on Monday. Fresh off spring break, where the team took a brief hiatus from camp, the Mean Green took the field with three weeks of practice remaining. With UNT getting back into the swing of things, Morris said he was disappointed in his team’s performance. “[It was] bad today — worst practice we’ve had,” Morris said. “We’re adding more and more on both sides coming off break.
North Texas defeats Tulane in AAC second round with FAU looming in the quarterfinals
FORT WORTH — The name of the game in March is to survive and advance and North Texas did just that with an 81-71 win over Tulane on Thursday night. The No. 7 seed UNT (18-13, 11-8 AAC) shot 12-25 from 3-point range to advance to the American Athletic Conference quarterfinals on Friday. The team will face No. 2 seed FAU (24-7, 14-4) for the third time this season. “We feel really confident in our group,” head coach Ross Hodge said.
Denton native Medford makes UNT debut in win over ACU
Morgan Medford made her UNT debut on Tuesday as the Mean Green beat Abilene Christian 7-1. DENTON — On paper, UNT softball’s 7-1 win over Abilene Christian on Tuesday night was an expected victory for the Mean Green. But for senior infielder Morgan Medford, it meant so much more. Medford debuted for her hometown team North Texas (13-11, 3-0 American Athletic Conference) in the second inning.
Rice upsets North Texas in AAC women's basketball championship quarterfinals
FORT WORTH — As senior North Texas guard Jaaucklyn Moore’s last second 3-point attempt sailed through the air, a pin drop could be heard in Dickies Arena. After the ball caromed out of the bucket, a sparse, but loud Rice (17-14, 10-9 AAC) crowd rose their feet as the Owls swarmed the court having pulled off a 61-59 upset of No. 2 seed UNT (23-8, 13-6) to advance to the American Athletic Conference semifinals on Monday night. “I just think we have the want to,” Rice head coach Lindsay Edmonds said.
'Resilience' defines UNT softball's weekend sweep of East Carolina
DENTON — UNT softball got back to playing winning softball on Sunday after completing a sweep of East Carolina. The expectation of head coach Rodney DeLong’s program is success, something the Mean Green have been accustomed to since the start of his tenure. A tough start against tough competition in pre-conference play left North Texas (12-11, 3-0 AAC) with a losing record heading into its first American Athletic Conference series. Following the Mean Green’s sweep, they are back above .500.
UNT softball opens AAC play with complete win over East Carolina
DENTON — Battling the rain and cold, UNT softball opened its time in the American Athletic Conference with a 5-0 win over East Carolina Friday night. North Texas (10-11, 1-0 AAC) took the lead in the second inning and did not look back. A strong performance by senior right-handed pitcher McKenzie Wagoner kept the Pirates’ offense in check while the Mean Green added on. “We’ve been excited for this,” head coach Rodney DeLong said.
'It's tough, but you have to move on': UNT softball falls in five to No. 19 Texas A&M
North Texas fell 12-0 to its third SEC opponent of the season, Texas A&M. COLLEGE STATION — With American Athletic Conference play looming on Friday, UNT softball traveled south to take on No. 19 Texas A&M in its pre-conference finale. An upset was not in the cards for the Mean Green, however, as they lost 12-0, the worst loss by deficit in the head coach Rodney DeLong era, in five innings. North Texas (9-11) gave up eight first inning runs. “We got off to a horrible start,” DeLong said.
Weekend recap: UNT softball goes 1-3 at Jane B. Moore Memorial
A promising start to the weekend for UNT softball went awry after the Mean Green dropped their final two games of the Jane B. Moore Memorial on Sunday. One week removed from going 4-2 at the UNT Invitation, North Texas posted a 1-3 record at Auburn in its final non-conference tournament of 2024. The Mean Green now sit at 9-10 on the season. With the tough non-conference tournament slate now wrapped for head coach Rodney DeLong and UNT, MeanGreen247 reviews the weekend.
North Texas opens March with win over East Carolina
DENTON — After an 84-69 win over East Carolina on Sunday, North Texas clinched its seventh consecutive winning season. Head coach Ross Hodge has been a part of each of the last seven seasons after being an assistant coach on Grant McCasland’s staff for the prior six years before 2024. Now with the program in his control, Hodge continued the legacy of success with Sunday’s win. “There’s a consistency involved that you appreciate,” Hodge said.
North Texas opens spring camp with goal to 'maximize' practices
UNT opened spring camp on Saturday with a largely new-look team. VIP As North Texas took the field for the first official practice of spring on Saturday, it did so with a largely new-look team. An offseason of moving and shaking the roster and adding 40-plus players saw the first of many milestones before September as head coach Eric Morris officially kicked off his second season in charge of the Mean Green. “I thought [the first day] was good, obviously a lot of new faces out there,” Morris said.
On-deck: UNT softball set to face Big Ten, SEC competition at Auburn
What has been a gauntlet of a non-conference slate continues on Saturday for UNT softball. Starting a day late after inclement weather on Friday, the Mean Green open at the No. 25 Auburn-hosted Jane B. Moore Memorial on Saturday morning against Northwestern, which received ESPN/USA Today NCAA Top 25 votes. North Texas closes the weekend on Sunday afternoon against the hosts in what will be their third ranked matchup of the season.
UNT softball gets back to a winning record in midweek win over UTA
North Texas are once again playing winning softball after a midweek tilt fell in the Mean Green's favor as they won 5-3 versus Texas-Arlington. DENTON — UNT softball got back above .500 with a 5-3 victory over Texas-Arlington on Wednesday night. UTA (3-13), while down in the overall series 13-8, has been a nuisance to North Texas (8-7) in recent history. Four of the last five games in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex rivalry have been decided by two or less runs.
A sign of things to come?: UNT softball looks to build on momentum as tough week looms
The 7-7 overall record UNT softball holds after hosting the UNT Invite does not reflect the performance head coach Rodney DeLong’s team put in. A week removed from posting a 1-3 record at the Tracy Beard College Classic, the Mean Green won four of their six matchups from Friday to Sunday. UNT’s two losses came against Texas Tech, which received votes in the ESPN/USA Today NCAA Top 25 on Tuesday and defeated Minnesota for its first Power 5 win of the season.
Childers' no-hitter headlines split day for UNT softball
DENTON — Two tough battles went both ways for UNT softball on Saturday. North Texas (6-6) grinded out an eight inning win over New Mexico (3-12) behind sophomore right-handed pitcher Mackenzie Childers’ first career no-hitter to start the afternoon. The Mean Green were then victims to a six-run comeback by Texas Tech (11-3) in an 8-7 loss. “First game was tough, but we found a way to get it done,” head coach Rodney DeLong said.
North Texas softball beats Minnesota, sweeps opening day of UNT Invite
DENTON — In order for UNT softball to reach the height it wants to in 2024, the team needs to win games they should as well as games they’re underdogs in. While the culture head coach Rodney DeLong has built for the Mean Green is defined by their ability to never feel like underdogs and play as equals with Power Five programs, North Texas (5-5) must prove that to the rest of the country.
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