End-to-End Stroke Imaging Analysis Using Effective Connectivity and Interpretable Artificial Intelligence by Wojciech Ciezobka, Joan Falco-Roget, Cemal Koba, Alessandro Crimi

“…The goal of this pipeline is to define an efficient brain representation for connectivity in stroke data derived from magnetic resonance imaging. Ultimately, this representation is used within a directed graph convolutional architecture and investigated with explainable artificial intelligence (AI) tools, offering a more detailed understanding of how stroke alters communication within the brain. …”
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Nomogram based on the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and MR diffusion quantitative parameters for predicting Ki67 expression in hepatocellular carcinoma from a prospective study by Yu-chen Wei, Liang yun, Yan-ling Liang, Robert Grimm, Chongze Yang, Yuan-fang Tao, Sheng-chen Jiang, Jin-yuan Liao

“…All patients underwent a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan that included multi-b value diffusion-weighted scanning before surgery, and quantitative parameters were obtained via intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) and diffusion kurtosis (DKI) models. …”
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Peri‐ictal yawning: A potential lateralizing sign in temporal lobe epilepsy by Xiaoping Du, Yi Yao, Jiani Chen, Xiaoping Yang, Lei Zhang, Yingying Tang, Xiaoting Hao, Dong Zhou, Shizhong Lian, Fengpeng Wang, Xiaobin Zhang, Meizhen Sun, Junhong Guo

“…Methods Among 236 consecutive TLE patients admitted for video‐EEG monitoring, we analyzed the clinical characteristics, along with scalp video‐EEG, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), fluorodeoxyglucose‐positron emission tomography (FDG‐PET), Wada test, and stereo EEG (SEEG) in patients with PY. …”
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Iron Overload in Transfusion-Dependent Indonesian Thalassemic Patients by Pandji Irani Fianza, Anita Rahmawati, Sri Hudaya Widihastha, Shofura Afifah, Mohammad Ghozali, Andre Indrajaya, Dilli Marayuzan Akbar Pratama, Dimmy Prasetya, Teddy Arnold Sihite, Mas Rizky A. A. Syamsunarno, Djatnika Setiabudi, Suthat Fucharoen, Ramdan Panigoro

“…The aims of this study were to evaluate liver and cardiac function in youth and adult transfusion-dependent Indonesian thalassemic patients and to assess its correlation with serum ferritin levels, as well as T2∗magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Transfusion-dependent thalassemic (TDT) outpatients (n = 66; mean age, 21.5 ± 7.2 years) were carried out for the complete assessment consisting of blood test including liver enzyme and serum ferritin, followed by electrocardiography (ECG) and echocardiography. …”
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Advanced Clinical Usefulness of Ultrasonography for Diseases in Oral and Maxillofacial Regions by Nao Wakasugi-Sato, Masaaki Kodama, Kou Matsuo, Noriaki Yamamoto, Masafumi Oda, Ayataka Ishikawa, Tatsurou Tanaka, Yuji Seta, Manabu Habu, Shinya Kokuryo, Hisashi Ichimiya, Ikuya Miyamoto, Shinji Kito, Shinobu Matsumoto-Takeda, Tetsuro Wakasugi, Yoshihiro Yamashita, Izumi Yoshioka, Tetsu Takahashi, Kazuhiro Tominaga, Yasuhiro Morimoto

“…Various kinds of diseases may be found in the oral and maxillofacial regions and various modalities may be applied for their diagnosis, including intra-oral radiography, panoramic radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine methods such as positron emission tomography. …”
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A Case of Cardiac Arrest during C1 Laminectomy for Irreducible Atlantoaxial Subluxation by Yosuke Shibao, Masao Koda, Keita Nakayama, Tomoyuki Asada, Kosuke Sato, Mamoru Kono, Fumihiko Eto, Kentaro Mataki, Hiroshi Kumagai, Katsuya Nagashima, Kousei Miura, Hiroshi Noguchi, Hiroshi Takahashi, Toru Funayama, Tetsuya Abe, Masashi Yamazaki

“…Simple radiograph images showed that the atlantodental interval (ADI) was enlarged to 8 mm, and magnetic resonance imaging revealed severe spinal stenosis at C1. …”
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Altered medial temporal lobe subregion volumes in systemic lupus erythematosus patients with neuropsychiatric symptoms by Z. Makdad Najeeb, P. C. Sundgren, A. Jönsen, K. Zervides, J. Lätt, T. Salomonsson, J. Nystedt, P. Nilsson, A. Bengtsson, G. Kuchcinski, L. E. M. Wisse

“…Abstract Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) often presents with neuropsychiatric (NP) involvement, including cognitive impairment and depression. Past magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) research in SLE patients showed smaller hippocampal volumes but did not investigate other medial temporal lobe (MTL) regions. …”
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Сlinical case of funicular myelosis in combination with a concomitant genetic predisposition to folate cycle disorder by O.D. Shulga, E.A. Popko, A.S. Chabanova, O.G. Kotsiuba, Q. Hussain

“…According to the results of the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spinal cord, a lesion of the posterior cords on the long segment (C2-Th1) was found, which corresponds to the subacute degeneration of the spinal cord, which arose due to the deficiency of holotranscobalamin (active B12). …”
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Upadacitinib in active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis: 2-year data from the phase 3 SELECT-AXIS 2 study by Filip Van den Bosch, Atul Deodhar, Denis Poddubnyy, Walter P. Maksymowych, Désirée van der Heijde, Tae-Hwan Kim, Mitsumasa Kishimoto, Xenofon Baraliakos, Xianwei Bu, Ivan Lagunes-Galindo, In-Ho Song, Peter Wung, Koji Kato, Anna Shmagel

“…Methods The study enrolled eligible adult patients with a clinical diagnosis of nr-axSpA who met the 2009 Assessment of SpondyloArthritis international Society (ASAS) classification criteria and had objective signs of active inflammation on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of sacroiliac joints and/or high-sensitivity C-reactive protein. …”
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The fundus changes in pathological myopia by Markosyan G.A., Tarutta E.P, Tarasova N.A., Maksimova M.V.

“…The article analyzes the data obtained on the basis of modern imaging technologies, such as optical coherence tomography, three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging, which significantly deepened our understanding of an eye complications associated with high myopia. …”
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Strategies for specific multimodal imaging of cancer-associated fibroblasts and applications in theranostics of cancer by Li Wen, Chengxue He, Yanhui Guo, Nina Zhou, Xiangxi Meng, Yuwen Chen, Cheng Ma, Hua Zhu, Zhi Yang, Lei Xia

“…This nanoplatform can perform positron emission tomography (PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and photoacoustic imaging (PAI) with strong near infrared absorption and metal chelating ability, achieving efficiently targeting accumulation and display long retention in the tumor region. …”
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Dobutamine-induced alterations in internal carotid artery blood flow and cerebral blood flow in healthy adults by Fengxia Yu, Dong Liu, Xia Ma, Yawen Liu, Linkun Cai, Erwei Zhao, Zixu Huang, Zhe Zhang, Tingting Zhang, PengGang Qiao, Wei Zheng, Chunyan Guo, Linxue Qian, Pengling Ren, Zhenchang Wang

“…Methods: Forty-eight healthy volunteers underwent physiological assessment, ICA ultrasound, and brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data before and after the administration of dobutamine. …”
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Retinoblastoma. Part 1. Clinical presentations and diagnostic tools by S.V. Ivanova, S.A. Kuleva, N.N. Sadovnikova, M.I. Komissarov, M.N. Chistyakova, A.V. Khokhlova, N.A. Shchegoleva

“…Other important imaging techniques in retinoblastoma are sonography, optical coherence tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging.</i> </p> <p> <i><b>Keywords</b>: children, retinoblastoma, heredity, retinoblastoma gene, pathomorphology, leukocoria, ophthalmoscopy, sonography.…”
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Preoperative mapping techniques for brain tumor surgery: a systematic review by Augusto Leone, Augusto Leone, Francesco Carbone, Francesco Carbone, Uwe Spetzger, Peter Vajkoczy, Giovanni Raffa, Flavio Angileri, Antonino Germanó, Melina Engelhardt, Thomas Picht, Thomas Picht, Antonio Colamaria, Tizian Rosenstock, Tizian Rosenstock

“…Navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (nTMS), magnetoencephalography (MEG), and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) are established methods for assessing motor and language function. …”
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Percutaneous unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy for symptomatic lumbar disc herniation in geriatric patients by Rongqing Qin, Rongqing Qin, Anhong Guan, Anhong Guan, Min Zhu, Pin Zhou, Bing Zhou, Bing Zhou, Ruihua Zhou, Ruihua Zhou, Zaiyong Guan, Zaiyong Guan

“…Clinical outcomes were evaluated based on operation time, total blood loss, hospital stay, visual analog scale (VAS) scores for leg pain, Oswestry disability index (ODI) scores, modified MacNab criteria, and postoperative magnetic resonance imaging findings.ResultsSurgery was successfully performed on all geriatric patients, with a mean operation time of 46 min (range: 32–68 min). …”
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Distinction of High- and Low-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on the Functional Reorganization of the Motor Network in Stroke Patients by Zhiwei Guo, Yu Jin, Xi Bai, Binghu Jiang, Lin He, Morgan A. McClure, Qiwen Mu

“…A resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scan and neurological examinations were performed at baseline and after rTMS. …”
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Acupuncture Modulates Disrupted Whole-Brain Network after Ischemic Stroke: Evidence Based on Graph Theory Analysis by Xiao Han, He Jin, Kuangshi Li, Yanzhe Ning, Lan Jiang, Pei Chen, Hongwei Liu, Yong Zhang, Hua Zhang, Zhongjian Tan, Fangyuan Cui, Yi Ren, Lijun Bai, Yihuai Zou

“…We gathered the functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) from patients with stroke and healthy controls in the resting state and after acupuncture intervention, to investigate the instant alterations of the large-scale functional networks. …”
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Explainable AI in Diagnostic Radiology for Neurological Disorders: A Systematic Review, and What Doctors Think About It by Yasir Hafeez, Khuhed Memon, Maged S. AL-Quraishi, Norashikin Yahya, Sami Elferik, Syed Saad Azhar Ali

“…Imagining techniques like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and positron emission tomography (PET) scans have been widely and very effectively employed by radiologists and neurologists for the differential diagnoses of neurological disorders for decades, yet no AI-powered systems to analyze such scans have been incorporated into the standard operating procedures of healthcare systems. …”
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Multimodal Imaging of Patients With Gliomas Confirms C-MET PET as a Complementary Marker to MRI for Noninvasive Tumor Grading and Intraindividual Follow-Up After Therapy by Kai R. Laukamp MD, Florian Lindemann PhD, Matthias Weckesser MD, Volker Hesselmann MD, Sandra Ligges PhD, Johannes Wölfer MD, Astrid Jeibmann MD, Bastian Zinnhardt PhD, Thomas Viel PhD, Michael Schäfers MD, Werner Paulus MD, Walter Stummer MD, Otmar Schober PhD, MD, Andreas H. Jacobs MD

“…The value of combined L-( methyl -[ 11 C]) methionine positron-emitting tomography (MET-PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with regard to tumor extent, entity prediction, and therapy effects in clinical routine in patients with suspicion of a brain tumor was investigated. …”
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Preoperative prediction of IDH genotypes and prognosis in adult-type diffuse gliomas: intratumor heterogeneity habitat analysis using dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI and diffusion-we... by Xingrui Wang, Zhenhui Xie, Xiaoqing Wang, Yang Song, Shiteng Suo, Yan Ren, Wentao Hu, Yi Zhu, Mengqiu Cao, Yan Zhou

“…This study aimed to characterize ITH in adult-type diffuse gliomas and assess the feasibility of using habitat imaging based on dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) to preoperatively predict isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) genotypes and prognosis. …”
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