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View article: PATH-63. Analysis of histological, molecular and preanalytic features of unclassifiable CNS specimens: comparison of the Heidelberg v12.8 and Bethesda v3 methylation-based brain tumor classifiers
PATH-63. Analysis of histological, molecular and preanalytic features of unclassifiable CNS specimens: comparison of the Heidelberg v12.8 and Bethesda v3 methylation-based brain tumor classifiers Open
DNA methylation analysis is an important diagnostic method in neuropathology and often enables a precise WHO diagnosis; however, some cases remain unclassifiable by current methylation-based brain tumor classifiers. Factors influencing cla…
View article: Extrarenal “crescent” in multisystem granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Extrarenal “crescent” in multisystem granulomatosis with polyangiitis Open
View article: Multidisciplinary Management of Hemoptysis Due to Pulmonary Vein Stenosis
Multidisciplinary Management of Hemoptysis Due to Pulmonary Vein Stenosis Open
View article: Machine Learning Based Multi-Parameter Modeling for Prediction of Post-Inflammatory Lung Changes
Machine Learning Based Multi-Parameter Modeling for Prediction of Post-Inflammatory Lung Changes Open
Objectives: Prediction of lung function deficits following pulmonary infection is challenging and suffers from inaccuracy. We sought to develop machine-learning models for prediction of post-inflammatory lung changes based on COVID-19 reco…
View article: Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) Findings in COVID-19
Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) Findings in COVID-19 Open
(1) Background: The novel SARS-CoV-2 virus infects the endothelium. Vasculitis may lead to specific coronary artery wall lesions. Coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) imaging findings have not been systematically reported. The ai…
View article: Patients’ anxieties and fears: a comparison between transrectal prostate biopsy and prostate MRI
Patients’ anxieties and fears: a comparison between transrectal prostate biopsy and prostate MRI Open
On average, fear levels were moderate before mpMRI and TRUS biopsy. Patients are more afraid of TRUS biopsy than mpMRI but the differences were low. The biggest fear remains the fear of the result of the examinations independently of the m…
View article: Does the absence of breast arterial calcification (BAC 0) rule out severe coronary artery disease? A computed tomography angiography study
Does the absence of breast arterial calcification (BAC 0) rule out severe coronary artery disease? A computed tomography angiography study Open
BAC 0 rules out severe CAC >300AU in females <55 years only, but not in those above 55 years- with adherent implications for primary prevention. However, BAC 0 does not to rule out obstructive disease and high-risk plaques in symptomatic p…
View article: Lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum: a distinct adipose tissue type in COPD?
Lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum: a distinct adipose tissue type in COPD? Open
Objective Lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum (LHIS) is a distinct section of epicardial adipose tissue. However, its association with COPD is poorly documented. Methods Patients undergoing coronary computed tomography angiogr…
View article: Photon-Counting Detector Computed Tomography (PCD-CT): A New Era for Cardiovascular Imaging? Current Status and Future Outlooks
Photon-Counting Detector Computed Tomography (PCD-CT): A New Era for Cardiovascular Imaging? Current Status and Future Outlooks Open
Photon-counting detector computed tomography (PCD-CT) represents a revolutionary new generation of computed tomography (CT) for the imaging of patients with cardiovascular diseases. Since its commercial market introduction in 2021, numerou…
View article: Peritumoural Strain Elastography of Newly Diagnosed Breast Tumours: Does Maximum Peritumoural Halo Depth Correlate with Tumour Differentiation and Grade?
Peritumoural Strain Elastography of Newly Diagnosed Breast Tumours: Does Maximum Peritumoural Halo Depth Correlate with Tumour Differentiation and Grade? Open
To evaluate the diagnostic utility of the maximum ultrasound strain elastography (SE) halo depth in newly diagnosed and histologically confirmed breast lesions, a retrospective study approval was granted by the local Ethical Review Board. …
View article: Persistent somatic symptoms are key to individual illness perception at one year after COVID-19 in a cross-sectional analysis of a prospective cohort study
Persistent somatic symptoms are key to individual illness perception at one year after COVID-19 in a cross-sectional analysis of a prospective cohort study Open
View article: Optimization of postoperative surveillance protocols in upper tract urothelial cancer: A retrospective cohort study
Optimization of postoperative surveillance protocols in upper tract urothelial cancer: A retrospective cohort study Open
Upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) is an aggressive disease that is managed by radical or organ-sparing surgery. High recurrence rates require early detection and strict follow-up (FU) protocols. Recommendations are assigned to a low …
View article: COVID-19 and its continuing burden after 12 months: a longitudinal observational prospective multicentre trial
COVID-19 and its continuing burden after 12 months: a longitudinal observational prospective multicentre trial Open
Background Recovery trajectories from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) call for longitudinal investigation. We aimed to characterise the kinetics and status of clinical, cardiopulmonary and mental health recovery up to 1 year following …
View article: Pulmonary recovery from COVID-19 in patients with metabolic diseases: a longitudinal prospective cohort study
Pulmonary recovery from COVID-19 in patients with metabolic diseases: a longitudinal prospective cohort study Open
The severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is related to the presence of comorbidities including metabolic diseases. We herein present data from the longitudinal prospective CovILD trial, and investigate the recovery from COVID-19…
View article: Identification and characterization of patients being exposed to computed-tomography associated radiation-doses above 100 mSv in a real-life setting.
Identification and characterization of patients being exposed to computed-tomography associated radiation-doses above 100 mSv in a real-life setting. Open
Recurrent CT scans of patients with cancer, liver cirrhosis and liver transplantation may lead to critically high CED.
View article: Persistent somatic symptoms are key to individual illness perception at one year after COVID-19
Persistent somatic symptoms are key to individual illness perception at one year after COVID-19 Open
Background Sequelae of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were investigated by both patient-initiated and academic initiatives. Patient’s subjective illness perceptions might differ from physician’s clinical assessment results. Herein, we…
View article: Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis and Extensive Dendriform Ossification with Persistent Viral Load: A Rare Presentation of Post-COVID-19 Condition in Need of Lung Transplantation
Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis and Extensive Dendriform Ossification with Persistent Viral Load: A Rare Presentation of Post-COVID-19 Condition in Need of Lung Transplantation Open
The incidence, presentation, and predisposing factors of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) are currently poorly understood. Lung explants may provide a rare insight into terminal SARS-CoV-2-associated lung damage and its pathophysiolo…
View article: Do we need repeated CT imaging in uncomplicated blunt renal injuries? Experiences of a high-volume urological trauma centre
Do we need repeated CT imaging in uncomplicated blunt renal injuries? Experiences of a high-volume urological trauma centre Open
View article: The Impact of Iron Dyshomeostasis and Anaemia on Long-Term Pulmonary Recovery and Persisting Symptom Burden after COVID-19: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study
The Impact of Iron Dyshomeostasis and Anaemia on Long-Term Pulmonary Recovery and Persisting Symptom Burden after COVID-19: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study Open
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is frequently associated with iron dyshomeostasis. The latter is related to acute disease severity and COVID-19 convalescence. We herein describe iron dyshomeostasis at COVID-19 follow-up and its associa…
View article: Chest CT of Lung Injury 1 Year after COVID-19 Pneumonia: The CovILD Study
Chest CT of Lung Injury 1 Year after COVID-19 Pneumonia: The CovILD Study Open
Background The long-term pulmonary sequelae of COVID-19 is not well known. Purpose To characterize patterns and rates of improvement of chest CT abnormalities 1 year after COVID-19 pneumonia. Materials and Methods This was a secondary anal…
View article: Quantity of IgG response to SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein predicts pulmonary recovery from COVID-19
Quantity of IgG response to SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein predicts pulmonary recovery from COVID-19 Open
The CovILD study is a prospective, multicenter, observational cohort study to systematically follow up patients after coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). We extensively evaluated 145 COVID-19 patients at 3 follow-up visits scheduled for 6…
View article: Investigating phenotypes of pulmonary COVID-19 recovery: A longitudinal observational prospective multicenter trial
Investigating phenotypes of pulmonary COVID-19 recovery: A longitudinal observational prospective multicenter trial Open
Background: The optimal procedures to prevent, identify, monitor, and treat long-term pulmonary sequelae of COVID-19 are elusive. Here, we characterized the kinetics of respiratory and symptom recovery following COVID-19. Methods: We condu…
View article: Author response: Investigating phenotypes of pulmonary COVID-19 recovery: A longitudinal observational prospective multicenter trial
Author response: Investigating phenotypes of pulmonary COVID-19 recovery: A longitudinal observational prospective multicenter trial Open
Article Figures and data Abstract Editor's evaluation Introduction Methods Results Discussion Appendix 1 Data availability References Decision letter Author response Article and author information Metrics Abstract Background: The optimal p…
View article: The Atherosclerotic Profile of a Young Symptomatic Population between 19 and 49 Years: Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography or Coronary Artery Calcium Score?
The Atherosclerotic Profile of a Young Symptomatic Population between 19 and 49 Years: Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography or Coronary Artery Calcium Score? Open
(1) Background: Whether coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) or the coronary artery calcium score (CACS) should be used for diagnosis of coronary heart disease, is an open debate. The aim of our study was to compare the atheroscl…
View article: Coronary Artery Dimensions in Endurance Athletes by Computed Tomography Angiography: A Quantitative Analysis
Coronary Artery Dimensions in Endurance Athletes by Computed Tomography Angiography: A Quantitative Analysis Open
(1) Background: The athlete’s heart may develop permanent vessel enlargement. The purpose of our study was to define normal values for coronary artery dimensions of endurance athletes by coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA). (2) …
View article: A spark of hope: histopathological and functional recovery after critical COVID-19
A spark of hope: histopathological and functional recovery after critical COVID-19 Open
View article: Acceptance of female urologists among patients with suspected prostate disease
Acceptance of female urologists among patients with suspected prostate disease Open
A large number of patients with prostate disease and their partners prefer male urologists rather than female urologists.
View article: Investigating phenotypes of pulmonary COVID-19 recovery – a longitudinal observational prospective multicenter trial
Investigating phenotypes of pulmonary COVID-19 recovery – a longitudinal observational prospective multicenter trial Open
Background COVID-19 is associated with long-term pulmonary symptoms and may result in chronic pulmonary impairment. The optimal procedures to prevent, identify, monitor, and treat these pulmonary sequelae are elusive. Research question To …
View article: A reporting and analysis framework for structured evaluation of COVID-19 clinical and imaging data
A reporting and analysis framework for structured evaluation of COVID-19 clinical and imaging data Open
View article: Cardiopulmonary recovery after COVID-19: an observational prospective multicentre trial
Cardiopulmonary recovery after COVID-19: an observational prospective multicentre trial Open
Background After the 2002/2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome outbreak, 30% of survivors exhibited persisting structural pulmonary abnormalities. The long-term pulmonary sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are yet unknown, a…