SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF A LARGE MANDIBULAR CYST: A CASE REPORT by Cherana Gioga, Andreea-Mariana Bănățeanu, Ruxandra-Nicolette Voinea-Georgescu, Anca-Monica Dobrescu

“…The aim of this study was to investigate several factors that can lead to a successful treatment planning such as an accurate 3D radiological evaluation by using CBCT, the importance of a correct microscopical root canal treatment and filling and the importance of using the A-PRF membrane after the primary enucleation of cysts and the filling of bone defect. …”
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Lithium as an Alternative Option in Graves Thyrotoxicosis by Ishita Prakash, Eric Sixtus Nylen, Sabyasachi Sen

“…Lithium has a unique physiologic profile and can be used to treat thyrotoxicosis when thionamides cannot be used while awaiting elective radioablation. Lithium levels need to be monitored; however, levels even at subtherapeutic range may be sufficient to treat thyrotoxicosis.…”
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Characterization and Modelling of Potential Seaborne Disasters, in the ANA Region by Ashraf Labib, Dylan Jones, Natalia Andreassen, Rune Elvegård, Mikel Dominguez Cainzos

“…Therefore, in this paper we aim to identify and characterise high-priority potential seaborne disasters and catastrophic incidents in the ANA region such as cruise ship accidents, oil leaks, radiological leaks, and fishing boat groundings. These were compiled as an outcome of a set of workshops carried out as part of the ARCSAR, EU Horizon 2020 funded project, and from analysis of the literature. …”
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Diagnostic accuracy of 4D-MRA for the detection and localization of spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas: A retrospective 10-year cohort study by Frederick J.A. Meijer, Vincent Raymaekers, Sjoert A.H. Pegge, Jeroen HD. Boogaarts

“…A subgroup was identified, who had subsequent digital subtraction angiography (DSA), or clinical/radiological follow-up. Diagnostic performance measures of 4D-MRA were calculated (sensitivity, positive predictive value, specificity, and negative predictive value) with DSA serving as the reference standard. …”
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Epidemiology of chronic and acute pancreatitis in India (EPICAP-India): protocol for a multicentre study by Sanjeev Kumar, Saransh Jain, Vineet Ahuja, Rakesh Kumar, Anand Krishnan, Pankaj Bhardwaj, Shalimar, Nitya Wadhwa, Ashish Agarwal, Deepak Gunjan, Sudipta Dhar Chowdhury, Anoop Saraya, Saurabh Kedia, Govind K Makharia, Pramod Kumar Garg, Ritvik Amarchand, Deepti Dabar, Rajib Sarkar, Gopal Krishna Dhali, Anmol Gupta, Shivendra Singh, Divya Pillai, Vineeta Baloni, Subhra Samujjwal Basu, Bikash Choudhury, Soumi Das, Pradeep Deshmukh, Krishnadas Devadas, Nitika Monga, Sumit Rungta, Brij Sharma, Chintha Sujatha

“…The screened positive participants will be reviewed by a gastroenterologist to confirm the diagnosis of CP based on radiological imaging. For each case, four controls will be selected and data on risk factors for CP (tobacco, alcohol, family history, metabolic causes) and blood for genetic markers will be collected. …”
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Pancreatoduodenectomy for Periampullary Tumors Presenting with Acute Pancreatitis by Xuefeng Cao, Xixiu Wang, Xiaoliang Xu, Yanmin Lu, Baolei Zhao, Xingyuan Zhang, Qiangpu Chen

“…A retrospective review of clinical, radiological, surgical, and pathological data was conducted for patients admitted to the Binzhou Medical University Hospital during the period from January 2010 to December 2017, for AP or ARP caused by PT. …”
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A non-metallic PEEK topology optimization reconstruction implant for large mandibular continuity defects, validated using the MANDYBILATOR apparatus by Bram B. J. Merema, Frederik K. L. Spijkervet, Joep Kraeima, Max J. H. Witjes

“…This may potentially lead to optimised patient-specific reconstructions, with the implants matching the bone’s stiffness and possessing radiolucent properties which are useful for radiographic follow-ups and radiotherapy. …”
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Beyond minutiae: inferring missing details from global structure in fingerprints by Rachel A. Searston, Matthew B. Thompson, Samuel G. Robson, Jason M. Tangen

“…These results align with prior research on perceptual expertise in other expert domains, such as radiology, and extend our understanding of scene and face recognition to fingerprint examination. …”
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Clinical symptoms of acute appendicitis correlating to its intraoperative anatomical position by Chandan Singh, Aamina Hamdule, Amey Kasbekar, Shishir Kamble

“…Clinical examination and ultrasonography have limits in precisely establishing the position of the appendix, highlighting the importance of an integrated strategy that combines clinical, radiological, and operational findings for exact diagnosis and management.…”
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Mid-Term to Long-Term Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty Using a Cementless Trochanteric Sparing Short Stem Through Direct Anterior Approach: A Single-Center Study by Seyed Mohammad Javad Mortazavi, MD, Pouya Tabatabaei Irani, MD, Mohammad Poursalehian, MD, Mahsa Mahanrad, MD, Peyman Mirghaderi, MD, Mohammadreza Razzaghof, MD, Sadegh Saberi, MD

“…Radiographic analysis revealed acceptable rates of complications, with minimal stem subsidence, no severe bone loss, and a low incidence of radiolucent lines and cortical hypertrophy. Conclusions: The Fitmore stem demonstrated favorable mid-term to long-term outcomes in terms of implant survival, functional scores, and radiographic assessments even in younger populations. …”
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Suprasternal aortic arch echocardioscopy as a potential tool in detection and follow-up of mobile thrombi in patients with ischemic stroke by Inhar Esnaola Barriola, Elena Escriche Gorospe, Paula Miguel Navas, Elisa Martínez Campos, María Molina Goicoechea, Ferran Capell Pascual, Adrián Jiménez Delgado, Roberto Muñoz Arrondo

“…Epidemiological, clinical, radiological, and ultrasound characteristics were analyzed. …”
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3D-CT-derived lung volumes and mortality risk in patients with fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis by Shusuke Yazawa, Yuzo Suzuki, Yuko Tanaka, Koshi Yokomura, Masato Kono, Dai Hashimoto, Atsuki Fukada, Yusuke Inoue, Hideki Yasui, Hironao Hozumi, Masato Karayama, Kazuki Furuhashi, Noriyuki Enomoto, Tomoyuki Fujisawa, Naoki Inui, Takafumi Suda

“…Therefore, in addition to the radiological features of HP, quantitatively measuring fibrosis is important to evaluate disease severity and progression. …”
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Foreign Bodies in Lower Airway in Children: Brief Review and Clinical Experience by Stoyan Markov, Petya Markova, Ivanka Karavelikova, Hristina Halacheva

“…Flexible bronchoscopy is increasingly being used as the initial diagnostic procedure in children with an uncertain history of choking, in the absence of physical and radiological lung changes, and in chronic complaints requiring the exclusion of a foreign body in the airways. …”
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A Case Report of Thoracic Ectopia Cordis in a Hospital in Zanjan, Iran by Mehdi Hosseini, Hassan Zamani, Shadi Moghimi, Aref Nekoufar

“…The aim of this study was to present the clinical and radiological findings of a patient with thoracic ectopia cordis and discuss the management and outcomes of this rare anomaly. …”
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Clinical profile of adults and children with reactive arthritis in India – A cohort study by Koshy Nithin Thomas, Anamika Kumari Anuja, Latika Gupta

“…Methods: A hospital-based study of prevalent triggers and demographic features, articular and extra-articular manifestations, and radiological findings was undertaken in children and adults with reA at a tertiary care center in northern India. …”
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Retracted: Computer Medical Image Segmentation Based on Neural Network by Xiaopeng Wang, Lei Gu, Zhongyi Wang

“…Image segmentation in medical imaging has long been a problem in radiological image processing. Most of the image segmentation methods in traditional vision algorithms are difficult to achieve high-resolution image segmentation due to the complexity of the algorithm. …”
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Assessment of Compliance of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate in Patients with Early Osteoarthritis of the Knee by Ajit Prakash Bhaskarwar, Ashish Pande, Kailash Pati Dev Jaidev

“…Materials and Methods: The study was carried out at a tertiary care orthopedic center to assess the level of compliance of tablet glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate in patients with early OA of the knee. 100 consecutive patients visiting the outpatient department of orthopedics were included after clinical and radiological confirmation of diagnosis. Patients were given tablet glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate and followed up for 12 weeks. …”
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Profile of Egyptian pediatrics with COVID-19: insights from healthcare providers in Egypt by Salma ZEl Houchi, Hanaa I. Rady, Iman Iskander, Tamer Abdel Hamid, Salma Abdelrehim Seddik, Amira Aly Hegazy, Ahmed Taha Aboushady, Mohamed Eissa, Sherine Khamis Hussein, Dina Hanoura, Miriam Magdy Aziz, Remon Magdy, Heba Ahmed ElAwady, Esraa A. Elmazzahy

“…This study aims to explore the epidemiological patterns, clinical features, laboratory and radiological characteristics, and outcomes of COVID-19 infection in a group of Egyptian children (≤ 18 years). …”
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Evaluation of gastric emptying rates of nondigestible radiopaque markers of different gastropexy methods in the dogs by Kerim Nida Çalım, Mustafa Arıcan

“…Radiopaque markers when reach to stomach were controlled by radiologic examination. Gastric emptying was delayed 3 days after circumcostal gastropexy and ventral midline gastropexy, and there weren't any changes after incisional gastropexy and belt-loop gastropexy performed when the animals start to fed with solid meals. …”
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Impact of Strontium and Krypton Release from Ghana’s MNSR following a Conjectural Accident Scenario by S. A. Birikorang, R. G. Abrefah, H. K. Obeng, K. Gyamfi

“…This paper provides a comprehensive insight report on an account of a research investigation carried out in addressing a radiological safety issue of Ghana’s Miniature Neutron Source Reactor (MNSR) during its core conversion project. …”
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