Epidemiology of Acute Pancreatitis in the North Adriatic Region of Croatia during the Last Ten Years by Davor Stimac, Ivana Mikolasevic, Irena Krznaric-Zrnic, Mladen Radic, Sandra Milic

“…We analyzed 922 patients with confirmed diagnosis of AP (history, clinical and laboratory findings, and imaging methods) admitted to our hospital during a ten-year period (2000–2009). …”
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Aortic Blunt Trauma Analysis during a Frontal Impact by Mario Alberto Grave-Capistrán, Arturo Yishai Prieto-Vázquez, Christopher René Torres-SanMiguel

“…A three-dimensional model of the thoracic aorta was constructed from digital tomographic images considering the ascending aorta, the aortic arch, and the descending aorta. …”
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Improved brain functional network in major depressive disorder with suicidal ideation after individual target-transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment: a graph-theory analysis by Yao Zhang, Nan Mu, Shun Qi, Chuanzhu Sun, Yang Rao, Xinyi Yang, Jianying Guo, Yunfeng Mu

“…There is an urgent need for clarifying the pathogenesis and developing novel treatment methods.MethodsSubjects were recruited for the collection of Magnetic Resonance Imaging data and clinical scales. Individual target-transcranial magnetic stimulation (IT-TMS) using Stanford Neuromodulation Therapy over individualized left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex was performed to treat MDD/SI+ with the ethical approval (KY20212218-C-1). …”
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Evaluation of Metalloproteinase-8 Levels in Crevicular Fluid of Patients with Healthy Implants or Periodontitis by Paweł Aleksandrowicz, Paulina Żelechowska, Justyna Agier, Katarzyna Starska, Krzysztof Kędzierski, Joanna Wysokińska-Miszczuk, Ewa Brzezińska-Błaszczyk

“…Evaluation of periodontal and peri-implant tissue condition is mainly based on clinical examination and imaging diagnostics. Some data imply that Metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8) level examination in peri-implant sulcular fluid (PISF) might be useful for evaluating the condition of peri-implant tissues and monitoring a development of peri-implant inflammation, including both mucositis and peri-implantitis. …”
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Massively parallel homogeneous amplification of chip-scale DNA for DNA information storage (MPHAC-DIS) by Zhi Weng, Jiangxue Li, Yi Wu, Xuehao Xiu, Fei Wang, Xiaolei Zuo, Ping Song, Chunhai Fan

“…The MPHAC-DIS system using 35,406 encoded oligonucleotide allows simultaneous access of multimedia files including text, images, and videos with high decoding accuracy at very low sequencing depths. …”
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STRUCTURAL, VIBRATIONAL, OPTICAL, AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF 0-3 TYPE PARTICULATE PbTiO3-NiFe2O4 COMPOSITES by Chung Do Pham, Oanh Thi Mai Le, Minh Van Nguyen

“…The XRD result showed that the lattice parameter a of the PbTiO3 (PTO) phase decreased while lattice parameter c increased after compositing, leading to a decrease in the tetragonal ratio c/a. SEM images indicated that the NiFe2O4 (NFO) crystals that crystallized later are small and adhere to the surface of the large PTO particles. …”
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Lipomatous/Extensively Vacuolated Ependymoma with Signet-Ring Cell-Like Appearance: Analysis of a Case with Extensive Literature Review by Miguel Fdo. Salazar, Martha Lilia Tena-Suck, Alma Ortiz-Plata, Citlaltepetl Salinas-Lara, Daniel Rembao-Bojórquez

“…A 16-year-old boy experienced cephalea during three months. Magnetic resonance imaging scans showed a left paraventricular tumour which corresponded to anaplastic ependymoma. …”
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Impact of Preoperative Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography Cholangiography on Postoperative Resection Margin Status in Patients Operated due to Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma by A. Andert, P. Bruners, C. Heidenhain, F. Ulmer, C. D. Klink, P. H. Alizai, C. Kuhl, U. P. Neumann, M. Binnebösel

“…Based on our findings, preoperative imaging with 3D-ERC has no benefit for operative planning and R0 resection status. …”
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Tribological Investigation of the Surface Protective Layer-Forming Effect of a Nano-Sized Yttria–Silica Mixture as a Lubricating Oil Additive by Ádám István Szabó, Attila Csík, Tamás Fodor, Kálmán Vad, Márk Marsicki, Álmos Dávid Tóth

“…XRD analysis could not detect the yttria nanoparticle additive within the boundary layer, suggesting that it fragmented due to sliding stress, resulting in an amorphous structure for the new boundary layer. TEM imaging confirmed that the boundary layer thickness is 40–45 nm. …”
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Investigating the Clinical Characteristics and PITX3Mutations of a Large Chinese Family with Anterior Segment Mesenchymal Dysgenesis and Congenital Posterior Polar Cataract by Hui Dang, Min Peng, Weiyue Gu, Gang Ding, Yuqin Sun, Zhongkai Hao, Ning Wei, Xu Wang, Chenming Zhang, Aijun Deng

“…Through family investigation, the family members were examined via slit lamp anterior segment imaging and screened for eye and other diseases by eye B-ultrasound. …”
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Eribulin Provides a Remarkable Effect in Trabectedin-Resistant Myxoid Liposarcoma by Hironari Tamiya, Hideaki Sabe, Katsunari Yamashita, Yoshinori Imura, Toru Wakamatsu, Satoshi Takenaka

“…At initial presentation, the tumor was 18.7 cm in diameter, and the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a malignant lipomatous tumor with a myxoid component. …”
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Measurement of Photoreceptor Layer in Glaucoma: A Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography Study by Ning Fan, Nina Huang, Dennis Shun Chiu Lam, Christopher Kai-shun Leung

“…One eye from each participant was randomly selected for macula imaging by a spectral-domain OCT (3D OCT-1000, Topcon, Tokyo, Japan). …”
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Intracranial ewings sarccoma mimicking middle 1/3rd parasagittal meningioma by Sharad Pandey, Pankaj Kumar, Purnima Paliwal, Achal Saxena, Sumit Deshpande, N. Monica

“…The patient underwent craniotomy and Gross total resection of tumor. The postoperative imaging showed complete excision and underwent chemo-radiotherapy. …”
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Independent Heath Facility Meets Cancer Care Ontario and Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Guidelines for Endoscopic Procedure Wait Times While Meeting Quality Indicators: A... by Fraser Kegel, Niv Sne, Timothy Rice, Eric Joy, Shayan Shahsavar, Celeste A. Collins, Maria Gagarine, Alexandra Allard-Coutu, Lisa Klotz, Angela Coates, Kamyar Kahnamoui, Marko Simunovic

“…Median wait times from referral to colonoscopy met the recommendations set out by the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology and Cancer Care Ontario for all indications: chronic abdominal pain: 43 days; new onset change in bowel habits: 36 days; bright red rectal bleeding: 42 days; documented iron-deficiency anemia: 43 days; fecal occult blood test positive: 38 days; cancer likely based on imaging or physical exam: 23 days; chronic diarrhea and chronic constipation: 42 days; and screening colonoscopies: 55 days. …”
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Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis associated metabolic encephalopathy caused by dapagliflozin: a rare case report by Lulu Chu, Zhenhua Xi, Runzhi Ma, Weiliang Shi, Guoshen Yu

“…Conclusions Metabolic encephalopathy is a rare but life-threatening complication of EuDKA caused by SGLT-2 inhibitors, the imaging features are similar to those of other metabolic encephalopathy such as poisoning and hypoxia. …”
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Invasive Aspergillosis in a Patient with Stage III (or 3a or 3b) Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Treated with Durvalumab by Ashish Gupta, Aung Tun, Katy Ticona, Aam Baqui, Elizabeth Guevara

“…Computed tomography (CT) imaging showed a large left-sided loculated hydropneumothorax suggestive of empyema, patchy opacification of the left lung, and a left upper lobe lung mass. …”
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Micro/Nanostructures and Mechanical Properties of Trabecular Bone in Ovariectomized Rats by Shidi Hu, Jin Li, Lu Liu, Ruchun Dai, Zhifeng Sheng, Xianping Wu, Xiqiao Feng, Xuefeng Yao, Eryuan Liao, Evan Keller, Yebin Jiang

“…At 15 weeks after surgery, we found significantly less Tb bone mineral density (BMD) at organ (−27%) and at tissue level (−12%), Tb bone volume fraction (−29%), Tb thickness (−14%), and Tb number (−17%) in ovariectomy (OVX) rats than in sham operated (SHAM) rats, while the structure model index (+91%) and Tb separation (+19%) became significantly greater. AFM images showed lower roughness Tb surfaces with loosely packed large nodular structures and less compacted interfibrillar space in OVX than in SHAM. …”
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Enhancement of Coal Permeability Using Aqueous NaCl with Microwave Irradiation by Weiming Guan, Qi Qi, Senlin Nan, Haichao Wang, Xin Li, Yingyuan Wen, Junhui Yao, Yanyan Ge

“…In addition, changes in coal surface temperature and internal thermal power were analyzed through thermal imaging and random sphere numerical modeling. Results showed that the increase of the proportion of solution mass and the ion concentration in the solution improved the overall dielectric properties of coal rock samples. …”
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Fever, Haematuria, and Acute Graft Dysfunction in Renal Transplant Recipients Secondary to Adenovirus Infection: Two Case Reports by J. Ramírez, I. C. Bostock, A. Martin-Onraët, S. Calleja, A. Sánchez-Cedillo, L. A. Navarro-Vargas, A. L. Noriega-Salas, O. Martínez-Mijangos, N. O. Uribe-Uribe, M. Vilatoba, B. Gabilondo, L. E. Morales-Buenrostro, J. Alberú

“…In the second case, the patient presented with fever and dysuria 1 month after transplantation. The initial imaging studies revealed graft enlargement and areas of hypoperfusion. …”
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An Objective Study of Anatomic Shifts in Intracranial Hypotension Using Four Anatomic Planes by Shamar J. Young, Ronald G. Quisling, Sharatchandra Bidari, Tina S. Sanghvi

“…Materials and Methods. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was analyzed in 200 normal and 81 clinically known IH patients. …”
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