BACKGROUND: Conversion of sleeve gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is indicated primarily for unsatisfactory weight loss or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This study aimed to use a comprehensive database to define predictors of 30-day ...
Thyroid surgery is characterized by large volumes and typically affects a young female population. Mini-invasive or remote access surgical techniques are born driven by the desire to improve aesthetic outcomes of the traditional technique, following ...
Journal of cardiovascular magnetic resonance : official journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
Jan 10, 2024
BACKGROUND: 4D flow MRI enables assessment of cardiac function and intra-cardiac blood flow dynamics from a single acquisition. However, due to the poor contrast between the chambers and surrounding tissue, quantitative analysis relies on the segment...
Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering
Jan 9, 2024
Bladder compliance assessment is crucial for diagnosing bladder functional disorders, with urodynamic study (UDS) being the principal evaluation method. However, the application of UDS is intricate and time-consuming in children. So it'S necessary to...
CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Worldwide, millions suffer from cataracts, which impair vision and quality of life. Cataract education improves outcomes, satisfaction, and treatment adherence. Lack of health literacy, language and cultural barriers, personal pre...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a highly common psychiatric disorder. The symptoms of this condition overlap and co-occur with those of other psychiatric illnesses, making diagnosis difficult. The availability of biomarkers could be useful fo...
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Deep learning (DL) accelerated MR techniques have emerged as a promising approach to accelerate routine MR exams. While prior studies explored DL acceleration for specific lumbar MRI sequences, a gap remains in comprehending t...
Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico
Jan 9, 2024
BACKGROUND: Lung adenocarcinoma is a common cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, and accurate EGFR genotyping is crucial for optimal treatment outcomes. Conventional methods for identifying the EGFR genotype have several limitations. Therefore, ...
Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography
Jan 9, 2024
Congenital heart disease is a severe health risk for newborns. Early detection of abnormalities in fetal cardiac structure and function during pregnancy can help patients seek timely diagnostic and therapeutic advice, and early intervention planning ...
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