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View article: The Role of CT and MR Imaging in Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy of the Spine: From Patient Selection and Treatment Planning to Post-Treatment Monitoring
The Role of CT and MR Imaging in Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy of the Spine: From Patient Selection and Treatment Planning to Post-Treatment Monitoring Open
Spine metastases (SMs) are common, arising in 70% of the cases of the most prevalent malignancies in males (prostate cancer) and females (breast cancer). Stereotactic body radiotherapy, or SBRT, has been incorporated into clinical treatmen…
View article: Deep Learning De-Noising Improves CT Perfusion Image Quality in the Setting of Lower Contrast Dosing: A Feasibility Study
Deep Learning De-Noising Improves CT Perfusion Image Quality in the Setting of Lower Contrast Dosing: A Feasibility Study Open
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Considering recent iodinated contrast shortages and a focus on reducing waste, developing protocols with lower contrast dosing while maintaining image quality through artificial intelligence is needed. This study co…
View article: Deep Learning Denoising Improves CT Perfusion Image Quality in the Setting of Lower Contrast Dosing: A Feasibility Study
Deep Learning Denoising Improves CT Perfusion Image Quality in the Setting of Lower Contrast Dosing: A Feasibility Study Open
Deep learning-denoising can improve image quality for low iodinated contrast media CTP protocols, and could approximate standard iodinated contrast media dose CTP, in addition to potentially improving image quality for low milliampere-seco…
View article: Comparing the Diagnostic Yield of Antenatal Fetal Ultrasound, Neurosonography, and MRI for Detecting CNS Anomalies: A Prospective Study
Comparing the Diagnostic Yield of Antenatal Fetal Ultrasound, Neurosonography, and MRI for Detecting CNS Anomalies: A Prospective Study Open
Background: This study is aimed to compare the accuracy of prenatal standard brain ultrasound (US), neurosonography (NSG), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for diagnosing central nervous system (CNS) anomalies.Methods: In this prospect…
View article: The Effects of Curcumin Administration on Carotid Intima-Media Thickness and Pulse Wave Velocity in Diabetic Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial
The Effects of Curcumin Administration on Carotid Intima-Media Thickness and Pulse Wave Velocity in Diabetic Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial Open
Background: Prior studies have reported that curcumin is inversely associated with reduced markers of atherosclerosis risk, including carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT). This study was designed to assess the effects of curcumin on CIMT …
View article: Test yourself question: Plantar soft tissue foot mass with insufficiency-type stress fractures
Test yourself question: Plantar soft tissue foot mass with insufficiency-type stress fractures Open
View article: Test yourself answer: plantar soft tissue foot mass with insufficiency-type stress fractures
Test yourself answer: plantar soft tissue foot mass with insufficiency-type stress fractures Open
View article: EP14.34: Describing the liver signal alteration patterns in postmortem MRI of <i>in utero</i> fetuses after RFA in monochorionic pregnancies
EP14.34: Describing the liver signal alteration patterns in postmortem MRI of <i>in utero</i> fetuses after RFA in monochorionic pregnancies Open
With increasing rate of parents refusing perinatal autopsy, postmortem magnetic resonance imaging (PMMRI) has grown popularity and became a well-established tool for documenting forensic findings of deceased fetuses. In utero fetal PMMR of…
View article: Diagnostic Accuracy of Transvaginal Sonography for Deeply Infiltrating Endometriosis and Pouch of Douglas Obliteration in the Presence or Absence of Ovarian Endometrioma
Diagnostic Accuracy of Transvaginal Sonography for Deeply Infiltrating Endometriosis and Pouch of Douglas Obliteration in the Presence or Absence of Ovarian Endometrioma Open
Background: Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases worldwide. Significant attention has been drawn to this multiorgan and often painful disorder. Objectives: This study aimed to examine the accuracy of transvaginal …
View article: Retroperitoneal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma with metastasis to iliac vein: A rare case report and review of the literature
Retroperitoneal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma with metastasis to iliac vein: A rare case report and review of the literature Open
The iliac vein is an extremely rare site of metastasis for extraskeletal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma (ESMC). Involvement of the veins usually leads to an extremely dismal prognosis. Here, we report a 50‐year‐old patient with retroperitoneal…
View article: The Value of Ultrasound-guided Core Needle Biopsy in Differentiating Benign from Malignant Salivary Gland Lesions
The Value of Ultrasound-guided Core Needle Biopsy in Differentiating Benign from Malignant Salivary Gland Lesions Open
View article: Advanced Imaging in Multiple Myeloma: New Frontiers for MRI
Advanced Imaging in Multiple Myeloma: New Frontiers for MRI Open
Plasma cell dyscrasias are estimated to newly affect almost 40,000 people in 2022. They fall on a spectrum of diseases ranging from relatively benign to malignant, the malignant end of the spectrum being multiple myeloma (MM). The Internat…
View article: Retroperitoneal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma with metastasis to iliac vein: A rare case report and review of the literature
Retroperitoneal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma with metastasis to iliac vein: A rare case report and review of the literature Open
The iliac vein is an extremely rare site of metastasis for extraskeletal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma (ESMC). Involvement of the veins usually leads to an extremely dismal prognosis.
View article: Coexistence of schizencephaly and intracranial developmental venous anomaly in a middle-aged patient: a case report and review of the literature
Coexistence of schizencephaly and intracranial developmental venous anomaly in a middle-aged patient: a case report and review of the literature Open
Schizencephaly is a rare developmental disorder of the central nervous system (CNS) marked by abnormal clefts or slits spreading from the lateral ventricle to the cerebral hemispheres.Developmental venous anomaly (DVA) is a benign venous a…
View article: Diagnostic accuracy and prognostic value of lung ultrasound in coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Diagnostic accuracy and prognostic value of lung ultrasound in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Open
Introduction This study aimed to assess the correlation between lung ultrasound (LUS) and computed tomography (CT) findings and the predictability of LUS scores to anticipate disease characteristics, lab data, clinical severity, and mortal…
View article: The Impact of Tranexamic Acid on Brain Contusion and Intra-Parenchymal Hemorrhage in Patients with Head Injury
The Impact of Tranexamic Acid on Brain Contusion and Intra-Parenchymal Hemorrhage in Patients with Head Injury Open
Background: Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are among leading causes of debility and death at a global scale. Current study aims at investigating the possible advantage of administrating Tranexamic acid (TXA) in patients with post-TBI brain…
View article: Molecular and Clinical Investigation of COVID-19: From Pathogenesis and Immune Responses to Novel Diagnosis and Treatment
Molecular and Clinical Investigation of COVID-19: From Pathogenesis and Immune Responses to Novel Diagnosis and Treatment Open
The coronavirus-related severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV) in 2002/2003, the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV) in 2012/2013, and especially the current 2019/2021 severe acute respiratory syndrome-2 (SARS-CoV-2) negative…
View article: Pregnancy rate in intrauterine insemination, is uterine biophysical profile of predictive value? A prospective study
Pregnancy rate in intrauterine insemination, is uterine biophysical profile of predictive value? A prospective study Open
View article: Clinical course, chest computed tomography severity score and outcome of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in patients with rheumatic diseases
Clinical course, chest computed tomography severity score and outcome of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in patients with rheumatic diseases Open
View article: Investigation of the relationship between diabetes mellitus or hypertension and the chest computed tomography scan and short-term clinical outcome in Coronavirus Disease 2019 pneumonia
Investigation of the relationship between diabetes mellitus or hypertension and the chest computed tomography scan and short-term clinical outcome in Coronavirus Disease 2019 pneumonia Open
Aims: This study aims to investigate the relationship between diabetes mellitus (DM) or hypertension and the distribution and severity of pulmonary involvement and short-term clinical outcome in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVI…
View article: Is target sign (bull's eye appearance) associated with adverse outcomes in COVID-19 patients? A case series and literature review.
Is target sign (bull's eye appearance) associated with adverse outcomes in COVID-19 patients? A case series and literature review. Open
Our findings indicate that lesions with a bull's eye appearance are not significantly associated with higher mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
View article: The impact of tranexamic acid on brain contusion and intraparenchymal hemorrhage in patients with head injury
The impact of tranexamic acid on brain contusion and intraparenchymal hemorrhage in patients with head injury Open
Background and Objectives: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among leading causes of debility and death at a global scale. The current study aimed at investigating the possible advantage of administrating tranexamic acid (TXA) in patient…
View article: Predicting ICU Length of Stay in COVID-19 Patients Using a Multivariable Model Incorporating Clinical, Laboratory, and Imaging Features
Predicting ICU Length of Stay in COVID-19 Patients Using a Multivariable Model Incorporating Clinical, Laboratory, and Imaging Features Open
Objective: To predict ICU length of stay (LOS) using a multivariable model incorporating clinical, and laboratory and imaging features in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, thereby stratifying patients and allocating resources accordingly. Me…
View article: Chest CT Severity Score, CURB-65 Score, and Their Relationship with In-Hospital- Mortality in COVID-19 Patients
Chest CT Severity Score, CURB-65 Score, and Their Relationship with In-Hospital- Mortality in COVID-19 Patients Open
Objective: With every new strain of the SARS-CoV-2 spreading on a fast pace across the borders, an easy-to-calculate and reliable scoring system seems invaluable to identify high-risk patients. This study aims to investigate the relationsh…
View article: Predicting Mortality Rate in ICU-Admitted COVID-19 Patients Implementing Visual Semi-Quantitative CT Severity Scoring System
Predicting Mortality Rate in ICU-Admitted COVID-19 Patients Implementing Visual Semi-Quantitative CT Severity Scoring System Open
Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify the clinical and laboratory features and CT scan (CT intensity score and pleural effusion) associated with COVID-19 pneumonia to evaluate the relationship between CT scan findings and morta…
View article: Cannonball appearance, a tricky yet underrated imaging manifestation of COVID-19
Cannonball appearance, a tricky yet underrated imaging manifestation of COVID-19 Open
View article: Association Between Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Association Between Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Open
Introduction: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), also known as pseudotumor cerebri, is a rare neurological manifestation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. Case Presentation: In this case study, we present a 10-year…
View article: Development and validation of a prognostic model to predict clinical deterioration in hospitalized patients with COVID-19
Development and validation of a prognostic model to predict clinical deterioration in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 Open
Objectives We aimed to develop and validate a prognostic model to predict clinical deterioration defined as either death or intensive care unit admission of hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Methods This prospective, multicenter study invest…
View article: Development and validation of a prognostic model to predict clinical deterioration in hospitalized patients with COVID-19
Development and validation of a prognostic model to predict clinical deterioration in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 Open
Objectives We aimed to develop and validate a prognostic model to predict clinical deterioration defined as either death or intensive care unit admission of hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Methods This prospective, multicenter study invest…
View article: Factors Predicting Outcome in Intensive Care Unit-Admitted COVID-19 Patients: Using Clinical, Laboratory, and Radiologic Characteristics
Factors Predicting Outcome in Intensive Care Unit-Admitted COVID-19 Patients: Using Clinical, Laboratory, and Radiologic Characteristics Open
Purpose. To investigate the factors contributing to mortality in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients admitted in the intensive care unit (ICU) and design a model to predict the mortality rate. Method. We retrospectively evaluated …