Stereotactic aspiration alone or Ommaya placement and aspiration followed by stereotactic radiosurgery for cystic brain metastasis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by David R. Peters, Alfredo Conti, Marc Levivier, Luis Schiappacasse, Mohamed Faouzi, Mioara Florentina Trandafirescu, Constantin Tuleasca

“…Stereotactic cyst aspiration for volume reduction followed by stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is an alternative treatment modality that may benefit patients with large cystic BMs not favorable for SRS alone nor microsurgical resection. …”
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Impact of Coronary Artery Disease and Diabetes Mellitus on the Long-Term Follow-Up in Patients after Retrograde Recanalization of the Femoropopliteal Arterial Region by Joanna Wojtasik-Bakalarz, Zoltan Ruzsa, Tomasz Rakowski, Andreas Nyerges, Krzysztof Bartuś, Agata Stanek, Dariusz Dudek, Andrzej Surdacki, Paweł Kleczyński, Stanisław Bartuś

“…However, data of long-term follow-up of patients with chronic total occlusion (CTO) are scarce. …”
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Single Sitting Surgical Treatment of Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis Using GTR Technique and Immediate Implant Placement with 10-Year Follow-Up by Fatme Mouchref Hamasni, Fady El Hajj, Rima Abdallah

“…The clinical decisions were based on patient compliance, the status of the existing periodontal tissues, and the prognosis of the remaining teeth. During the 12-year follow-up period, no residual pockets were observed and there was no exacerbation of the inflammatory condition. …”
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Antiphospholipid antibodies positivity as a potential risk factor for restenosis following arteriovenous fistula stenting in hemodialysis patients: a pilot study by Maxime Taghavi, Maxime Taghavi, Adrien Lengelé, Marc Laureys, Lucas Jacobs, Saleh Kaysi, Saleh Kaysi, Frédéric Collart, Anne Demulder, Joëlle Nortier, Joëlle Nortier

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Vascularized fibular grafting following tumor resection demonstrates acceptable long-term outcomes in Denmark: a national retrospective cohort study by Christian Lind Nielsen, Daniel Thor Halberg Dybdal, Peter Vester-Glowinski, Lisa Lyngsie Hjalgrim, Pernille Edslev Wendtland, Birgitte Jul Kiil, Michael Melchior Bendtsen, Michael Mørk Petersen, Thomas Baad-Hansen

“… Background and purpose: Vascularized fibular grafting following tumor resection is an essential treatment option in limb salvage surgery. …”
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Assessing gut barrier integrity and reproductive performance following pre-mating oral administration of solid-lipid-nanoparticles designed for drug delivery by Valentina Lacconi, Valentina Lacconi, Micol Massimiani, Micol Massimiani, Giulia Antonello, Paolo Gasco, Roberta Bernardini, Cristiana Ferrari, Lorenzo Ippoliti, Gina La Sala, Antonio Pietroiusti, Ivana Fenoglio, Chiara Riganti, Luisa Campagnolo

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A Follow-Up Study of Lung Function and Chest Computed Tomography at 6 Months after Discharge in Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 by Qian Wu, Lingshan Zhong, Hongwei Li, Jing Guo, Yajie Li, Xinwei Hou, Fangfei Yang, Yi Xie, Li Li, Zhiheng Xing

“…The main symptoms 6 months after discharge were fatigue and exertional dyspnea, experienced by 24.1% and 18.5% of patients, respectively, followed by smell and taste dysfunction (9.3%) and cough (5.6%). …”
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The association among individual gray matter volume of frontal-limbic circuitry, fatigue susceptibility, and comorbid neuropsychiatric symptoms following COVID-19 by Xuan Niu, Wenrui Bao, Zhaoyao Luo, Pang Du, Heping Zhou, Haiyang Liu, Baoqi Wang, Huawen Zhang, Bo Wang, Baoqin Guo, Hui Ma, Tao Lu, Yuchen Zhang, Junya Mu, Shaohui Ma, Jixin Liu, Ming Zhang

“…Methods: Individuals following a mild SARS-CoV-2 infection (COV+) underwent neuropsychiatric measurements (n = 335) and MRI scans (n = 271) within 1 month (baseline), and 191 (70.5 %) of the individuals were followed up 3 months after infection. …”
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Five-Year Follow-Up of Distal Tibia Bone and Foot and Ankle Trauma Treated with a 3D-Printed Titanium Cage by Eugene C. Nwankwo, Fangyu Chen, Dana L. Nettles, Samuel B. Adams

“…This is the longest known follow-up using a 3D-printed custom implant for this specific application. …”
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Morbidity and mortality patterns of preterm low birthweight neonates admitted to referral hospitals in the Amhara region of Ethiopia: retrospective follow-up study by Yalemtsehay Dagnaw Genie, Belete Fenta Kebede, Mulualem Silesh Zerihun, Desalew Tilahun Beyene

“…However, these need to be further investigated in future research and appropriately addressed using prospective follow-up.…”
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Predictors of Functional and Quality of Life Outcomes following Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery in Parkinson’s Disease Patients: Disease, Patient, and Surgical Factors by Hesham Abboud, Gencer Genc, Nicolas R. Thompson, Srivadee Oravivattanakul, Faisal Alsallom, Dennys Reyes, Kathy Wilson, Russell Cerejo, Xin Xin Yu, Darlene Floden, Anwar Ahmed, Michal Gostkowski, Ayman Ezzeldin, Hazem Marouf, Ossama Y. Mansour, Andre Machado, Hubert H. Fernandez

“…The primary objective was to evaluate predictors of quality of life (QOL) and functional outcomes following deep brain stimulation (DBS) in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients. …”
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Health-related quality of life, lifestyle habits and chronic pain in individuals with knee pain – a 2-year follow-up study by Charlotte Sylwander, Emma Haglund, Ingrid Larsson, Maria L. E. Andersson

“…Multinominal regression analysis was performed to study associations with reporting chronic pain at follow-up.Results Reporting better HRQoL across various SF-36 concepts and normal weight at baseline was associated with reporting NCP after two years. …”
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Long-Term Metabolic Outcomes after Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM): Results from the Odense GDM Follow-Up Study (OGFUS) by Kristine Hovde Jacobsen, Jori Aalders, Katrine Sølling, Marianne Skovsager Andersen, Lena Sønder Snogdal, Maria Hornstrup Christensen, Christina Anne Vinter, Kurt Højlund, Dorte Møller Jensen

“…In total, 128 women with pGDM (median follow-up: 7.8 years) and 70 non-GDM controls (median follow-up: 10.0 years) completed a 2 h oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) with assessment of glucose, C-peptide, insulin, and other metabolic measures. …”
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Radiomics model based on computed tomography images for prediction of radiation-induced optic neuropathy following radiotherapy of brain and head and neck tumors by Elham Raiesi Nafchi, Pedram Fadavi, Sepideh Amiri, Susan Cheraghi, Maryam Garousi, Mansoureh Nabavi, Iman Daneshi, Marzieh Gomar, Malihe Molaie, Ali Nouraeinejad

“…To acquire more reliable results, it is recommended to conduct visual evoked potential tests before and after radiation therapy, with multiple follow-up courses and more patients.…”
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Randomized controlled trial of cognitive behavioral therapy versus health education for sleep disturbance and fatigue following stroke and traumatic brain injury by Lucy Ymer, Adam McKay, Dana Wong, Kate Frencham, Natalie Grima, Monique Roper, Sylvia Nguyen, Jade Murray, Gershon Spitz, Jennie Ponsford

“…Results: Both groups showed improved sleep by 4-month follow-up. However, cognitive behavioural therapy for sleep and fatigue had significantly larger and more rapid improvements than health education immediately post-treatment (β = –1.50, p < 0.001, 95% confidence interval –2.35 to –0.64). …”
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Effect of galectin-3 and brain natriuretic peptide levels on echocardiographic parameters of left heart chamber following coronary artery bypass grafting by Yulia A. Styazhkina, Irina F. Grishina, Nina B. Poletaeva, Tatyana F. Peretolchina, Olga V. Nikolaenko

“…AIM: To assess the diagnostic value of left heart chamber remodeling, non–conventional markers NT-proBNP and galectin-3 in predicting the risk of prolonged recovery in patients with CAD following CABG. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In total, 100 men with CAD following CABG were enrolled. …”
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Constructing individualized follow-up strategies for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients based on dynamic recurrence risk changes by Yibin Cai, Jianming Ding, XiaoJun Cai, Weikun Su, Guibin Weng, Xinlong Zheng, Shijie Chen, Lin Chen, YiJin Lin, Qiwei Yao, Chunkang Yang

“…Finally, we developed an individualized follow-up strategy based on CS at different frequencies. …”
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Chordoid Glioma as a Differential Diagnosis of Anterior Third Ventricle Tumours: A Rare Case Report and Five-Year Follow-Up by Kristin Suetens, Jeroen Swinnen, Linde Stessens, Sofie Van Cauter, Geert Gelin

“…The patient described in this paper is quite unique in the sense that despite only partial tumour resection was obtained, the residual tumour was not progressive during several years of follow-up. Preoperative recognition of this disease entity is crucial to modify the treatment approach and improve patient outcome.…”
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Prospective Randomized Study Comparing Combined Phaco-ExPress and Phacotrabeculectomy in Open Angle Glaucoma Treatment: 12-Month Follow-Up by Joanna Konopińska, Marta Deniziak, Emil Saeed, Agnieszka Bartczak, Renata Zalewska, Zofia Mariak, Marek Rękas

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Erratum to “Reinstitution of Mechanical Ventilation within 14 Days as a Poor Predictor in Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation Patients following Successful Weaning” by Mei-Lien Tu, Ching-Wan Tseng, Yuh Chyn Tsai, Chin-Chou Wang, Chia-Cheng Tseng, Meng-Chih Lin, Wen-Feng Fang, Yung-Che Chen, Shih-Feng Liu

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