Clinical characteristics of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
CONCLUSION: The survival rate of non-M-HLH was significantly better than that of M-HLH; the proportion of NK cells had predictive value for the diagnosis of M-HLH; in the general population, non-M-HLH was more likely to have abnormal liver function than M-HLH: lower platelet count and serum albumin level were associated with poor prognosis, and the lower the platelet count and serum albumin level, the worse the prognosis: in addition, adults with lower serum albumin levels are also associated with poor prognosis.PMID:38427515 | DOI:10.3233/THC-231275 (Source: Technology and Health Care)
Source: Technology and Health Care - March 1, 2024 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Cancan Lu Jimin Shi Yamin Tan Huixian Hu Source Type: research
Survival analysis of 3D printed acetabular implants in revision total hip arthroplasty associated with severe pelvic discontinuities
CONCLUSION: The use of 3DP patient-specific acetabular components has shown encouraging results and it is a viable treatment option for addressing acetabular defects with combined PD in aseptic THA revision.PMID:38427516 | DOI:10.3233/THC-231647 (Source: Technology and Health Care)
Source: Technology and Health Care - March 1, 2024 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Ainhoa Álvarez Valdivielso Mustafa Akkaya Hans Mau T David Luo Thorsten Gehrke Mustafa Citak Source Type: research
Correlations between the peripheral coronary fat attenuation index based on computed tomography images, high-risk plaque and degree of coronary artery stenosis in patients with coronary atherosclerosis
CONCLUSION: The FAI can be used to monitor the inflammation level of the coronary artery; the higher the FAI is, the higher the risk of plaque and degree of stenosis.PMID:38427512 | DOI:10.3233/THC-230676 (Source: Technology and Health Care)
Source: Technology and Health Care - March 1, 2024 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Gang Wang Hao-Cheng Zhang Si-Jin Zhang Yan-Yi Yao Yan Zhao Zeng Wang Ting Zhang Source Type: research
Comparison of color changes, fracture strengths, and failure modes of conventional endocrowns and endocrowns with different design modifications
CONCLUSION: The recorded ΔE values of ECs in all groups were equal or marginally higher than the acceptable values. The EC with a 3 mm chamfer and ferrule displayed the highest mean maximum load. The EC with a 5 mm chamfer finish line had a marginally lower maximum load at fracture than other ECs. Failures, such as ceramic fracture, split fracture, and ceramic and tooth splitting above the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) or vertically were predominant in samples with occlusal preparation depths of 3 mm with ferrule and 5 mm.PMID:38427513 | DOI:10.3233/THC-231175 (Source: Technology and Health Care)
Source: Technology and Health Care - March 1, 2024 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Nasser M Al Ahmari Abdulkarim H Alshehri Thrya S Gadah Jaber A Alqahtani Mohammed A Almushafi Mohammed M Al Moaleem Ebtisam N Al Hatlan Aliya S Alqhatani Shahad M Alabydi Source Type: research
Enhanced CT imaging artificial neural network coronary artery calcification score assisted diagnosis
CONCLUSION: Regression risk evaluation algorithms could assist in categorizing cardiorespiratory individuals into distinct risk groups and conveniently personalize the treatments to the patient's circumstances. The models would be based on information gathered through CAC. On both 1 and 3-mm scanners, the automatic determination of a CAC value and cardiovascular events categorization that used a depth teaching approach was reliable and precise. The layer thickness of 0.5 mm on chest CT was slightly less accurate in CAC detection and risk evaluation.PMID:38427514 | DOI:10.3233/THC-231273 (Source: Technology and Health Care)
Source: Technology and Health Care - March 1, 2024 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Zhen Wang Darong Zhu Guangzhu Hu Xiaobei Shi Source Type: research
Clinical characteristics of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
CONCLUSION: The survival rate of non-M-HLH was significantly better than that of M-HLH; the proportion of NK cells had predictive value for the diagnosis of M-HLH; in the general population, non-M-HLH was more likely to have abnormal liver function than M-HLH: lower platelet count and serum albumin level were associated with poor prognosis, and the lower the platelet count and serum albumin level, the worse the prognosis: in addition, adults with lower serum albumin levels are also associated with poor prognosis.PMID:38427515 | DOI:10.3233/THC-231275 (Source: Technology and Health Care)
Source: Technology and Health Care - March 1, 2024 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Cancan Lu Jimin Shi Yamin Tan Huixian Hu Source Type: research
Survival analysis of 3D printed acetabular implants in revision total hip arthroplasty associated with severe pelvic discontinuities
CONCLUSION: The use of 3DP patient-specific acetabular components has shown encouraging results and it is a viable treatment option for addressing acetabular defects with combined PD in aseptic THA revision.PMID:38427516 | DOI:10.3233/THC-231647 (Source: Technology and Health Care)
Source: Technology and Health Care - March 1, 2024 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Ainhoa Álvarez Valdivielso Mustafa Akkaya Hans Mau T David Luo Thorsten Gehrke Mustafa Citak Source Type: research
Evaluation of medical equipment maintenance and skilled manpower requirement among private dental centres in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A pilot study
CONCLUSION: These findings increase health risks to both the patient and the user. To address these issues, DC administrators should implement stricter measures to adhere to local DCs standards and hire qualified personnel who can periodically maintain and repair medical equipment.PMID:38393858 | DOI:10.3233/THC-231177 (Source: Technology and Health Care)
Source: Technology and Health Care - February 23, 2024 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Khalid Alhussaini Adham Aleid Omar Alsadon Ahmed A Aldohbeyb Rakan Aljelaifie Ravish Javed Source Type: research
HBNET: A blended ensemble model for the detection of cardiovascular anomalies using phonocardiogram
CONCLUSION: The results indicate that the HbNet model exhibits a high level of efficacy in the early detection of cardiac disorders. Results also imply that HbNet has the potential to serve as a valuable tool for the development of decision-support systems that aid medical practitioners in confirming their diagnoses. This method makes it easier for medical professionals to diagnose and initiate prompt treatment while performing preliminary auscultation and reduces unnecessary echocardiograms.PMID:38393859 | DOI:10.3233/THC-231290 (Source: Technology and Health Care)
Source: Technology and Health Care - February 23, 2024 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Ann Nita Netto Lizy Abraham Saji Philip Source Type: research
Software that combines deep learning, 3D reconstruction and CFD to analyze the state of carotid arteries from ultrasound imaging
CONCLUSION: The presented methodology could be used in combination with standard clinical ultrasound examination to quickly provide additional quantitative and qualitative information about the state of the patient's carotid bifurcation and thus ensure a treatment that is more adapted to the specific patient.PMID:38393860 | DOI:10.3233/THC-231306 (Source: Technology and Health Care)
Source: Technology and Health Care - February 23, 2024 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Smiljana Tomasevic Milos Anic Branko Arsic Branko Gakovic Nenad Filipovic Tijana Djukic Source Type: research
Implemented classification techniques for osteoporosis using deep learning from the perspective of healthcare analytics
CONCLUSION: The comparative analysis with state-of-the-art techniques shows that the proposed SSA-based DCNN is highly accurate, with 96.57% accuracy.PMID:38393861 | DOI:10.3233/THC-231517 (Source: Technology and Health Care)
Source: Technology and Health Care - February 23, 2024 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Lili Liu Source Type: research
Clinical outcome of arthroscopic acromioplasty vs. arthroscopic rotator cuff repair for irreparable rotator cuff tears: A3-year follow-up
CONCLUSION: Our study revealed that acromioplasty alone was superior to rotator cuff repair in terms of patient assessments of shoulder mobility and discomfort.PMID:38393862 | DOI:10.3233/THC-231589 (Source: Technology and Health Care)
Source: Technology and Health Care - February 23, 2024 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Sheng Ding Jingchao Wang Qing Sun Jianpo Zhang Source Type: research
Influence of hyperbaric oxygen therapy-specialized care on limb motor function and mental state of cerebral infarction patients with hemiplegia
CONCLUSION: HBOT-specialized care has beneficial effects on LMF, mental state, negative emotions and self-care ability of CI patients with hemiplegia and can enhance nursing efficacy, which deserves clinical popularization.PMID:38393863 | DOI:10.3233/THC-231643 (Source: Technology and Health Care)
Source: Technology and Health Care - February 23, 2024 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Yi Sun Tao Ren Xueli Ji Source Type: research
Lower 90-day inpatient readmission and 1-year reoperation in patients undergoing robotic versus manual total hip arthroplasty through an anterior approach
CONCLUSION: Robotic THA demonstrated lower 90-day readmissions and 1-year reoperation rates than manual THA via the DA approach. PROMs were not significantly different between the two groups at one year.PMID:38393864 | DOI:10.3233/THC-231646 (Source: Technology and Health Care)
Source: Technology and Health Care - February 23, 2024 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Nathan Rogers Pedro J Rull án Ignacio Pasqualini Shujaa T Khan Alison K Klika Peter A Surace Robert M Molloy Nicolas S Piuzzi Michael Bloomfield Source Type: research
A biomechanical reinforcement of PMMA denture base material with sericin and fibroin: A preliminary screening study
CONCLUSION: The addition of 0.01% sericin and 0.01% each of sericin and fibroin to PMMA denture-based resin material significantly increases its flexural and impact strengths. These preliminary findings suggest the potential of sericin and fibroin as effective reinforcing agents in PMMA denture base materials, thereby enhancing their biomechanical properties.PMID:38393865 | DOI:10.3233/THC-231772 (Source: Technology and Health Care)
Source: Technology and Health Care - February 23, 2024 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Hima Maheshkumar Srinivasa Iyer Meenakshi Shyla Dureja Raghunath Nagasundara Rao Ganiga Channaiah Shivakumar Maria Maddalena Marrapodi Gabriele Cervino Giuseppe Minervini Source Type: research
