Using an artificial intelligence software improves emergency medicine physician intracranial haemorrhage detection to radiologist levels
Conclusion
The Caire ICH software significantly improved the accuracy and sensitivity of detecting an ICH by the EP to a level comparable to general radiologists. Further prospective research with larger numbers will be needed to understand the impact of Caire ICH on ED logistics and patient outcomes. (Source: Emergency Medicine Journal)
Source: Emergency Medicine Journal - April 22, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Warman, P., Warman, A., Warman, R., Degnan, A., Blickman, J., Smith, D., McHale, P., Coburn, Z., McCormick, S., Chowdhary, V., Dash, D., Sangal, R., Vadhan, J., Bueso, T., Windisch, T., Neves, G. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Effect of substrate material and abutment geometry on the accuracy of intraoral scanning: An in vitro study
Digital scanning is gradually replacing conventional impression making, but consensus on how tooth preparation influences the accuracy of intraoral scanning is lacking. (Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry - April 22, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ziwei Zhang, Xianqing Ming, Yichen Luo, Wei Zhang Tags: Research and education Source Type: research
Influence of the ambient color lighting on the accuracy of complete arch implant scans recorded by using two intraoral scanners
The influence of different ambient factors including lighting has been previously studied. However, the influence of ambient color lighting settings on intraoral scanning accuracy remains uncertain. (Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry - April 22, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Gast ón Ochoa-López, Marta Revilla-León, Miguel Gómez-Polo Tags: Research and education Source Type: research
A comparison study of dynamic [18F]Alfatide II imaging and [11C]MET in orthotopic rat models of glioblastoma
Conclusion[18F]Alfatide II demonstrates potential in imaging tumor-associated neovascularization in the context of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), suggesting its utility as a tool for further exploration in neovascular characterization. (Source: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology)
Source: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology - April 22, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Synthesis and preclinical evaluation of novel 18F-vancomycin-based tracers for the detection of bacterial infections using positron emission tomography
ConclusionHere we present the synthesis and first evaluation of the vancomycin-based PET tracers [18F]BODIPY-FL-vancomycin and [18F]PQ-VE1-vancomycin for image-guided detection of Gram-positive bacteria. Our study paves the way towards real-time bacteria-targeted diagnosis of soft tissue and implant-associated infections that are oftentimes caused by Gram-positive bacteria, even after prophylactic treatment with vancomycin. (Source: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging)
Source: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging - April 22, 2024 Category: Nuclear Medicine Source Type: research
Echogenic intracardiac foci detection and location in the second-trimester ultrasound and association with fetal outcomes: A systematic literature review
ConclusionEIF alone was not associated with adverse outcomes for the infant. Only persistent EIF on the right side showed evidence of carrying a higher risk of cardiac abnormality and would warrant further follow-up. (Source: PLoS One)
Source: PLoS One - April 22, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Hope Eleri Jones Source Type: research
Impact of a board certification system and adherence to the clinical practice guidelines for gastric cancer on risk-adjusted surgical mortality after distal and total gastrectomy in Japan: a questionnaire survey of departments registered in the National Clinical Database
ConclusionsMultiple structural and process QIs are associated with surgical mortality after gastrectomy in Japan. Measuring and visualizing QIs may enhance healthcare improvements. (Source: Surgery Today)
Source: Surgery Today - April 21, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Exploring the Effectiveness of Carboxymethylated and Crosslinked Albizia Procera Gum in Diltiazem Hydrochloride Matrix Tablets: A Comparative Analysis
This study investigates the efficacy of modified Albizia procera gum as a release-retardant polymer in Diltiazem hydrochloride (DIL) matrix tablets. Carboxymethylated Albizia procera gum (CAP) and ionically crosslinked carboxymethylated Albizia procera gum (Ca-CAP) were utilized, with Ca-CAP synthesized via crosslinking CAP with calcium ions (Ca2+) using calcium chloride (CaCl2). FTIR analysis affirmed polymer compatibility, while Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) assessed thermal behavior and crystallinity, respectively. Zeta potential analysis explored surface charge and electrostatic in...
Source: Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin - April 21, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Sudipta Mukherjee Jasmina Khanam Source Type: research
Radio-anatomical evaluation of clinical and radiomic profile of multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging of de novo glioblastoma multiforme
CONCLUSION: The current study takes a third-party database and reduces physician bias from interfering with study findings. Further prospective and retrospective studies are needed to provide conclusive data.PMID:38644430 | DOI:10.1186/s43046-024-00217-3 (Source: J Egypt Natl Canc In...)
Source: J Egypt Natl Canc In... - April 21, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: H Shafeeq Ahmed Trupti Devaraj Maanini Singhvi T Arul Dasan Priya Ranganath Source Type: research
Functional imaging in neuroendocrine tumors: assessment of molecular heterogeneity using [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-TOC and [18 F]FDG PET/CT
CONCLUSIONS: The performance of both PET/CT, particularly in G2 and G3, demonstrates the molecular heterogeneity of metastatic NETs and contributes to the selection of a more appropriate treatment, particularly in those high-grade patients who may benefit from radionuclide therapy (PRRT).PMID:38643835 | DOI:10.1016/j.remnie.2024.500011 (Source: Molecular Medicine)
Source: Molecular Medicine - April 21, 2024 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Z Nogareda Seoane M C Mall ón Araújo A Calatayud Cubes C Barber án Corral Y Dom ínguez Novoa A Cousillas Casti ñeira N Mart ínez Lago J M de Mat ías Leralta V Pubul Nu ñez Source Type: research
Synthesis and preclinical evaluation of novel < sup > 18 < /sup > F-vancomycin-based tracers for the detection of bacterial infections using positron emission tomography
CONCLUSION: Here we present the synthesis and first evaluation of the vancomycin-based PET tracers [18F]BODIPY-FL-vancomycin and [18F]PQ-VE1-vancomycin for image-guided detection of Gram-positive bacteria. Our study paves the way towards real-time bacteria-targeted diagnosis of soft tissue and implant-associated infections that are oftentimes caused by Gram-positive bacteria, even after prophylactic treatment with vancomycin.PMID:38644432 | DOI:10.1007/s00259-024-06717-7 (Source: Molecular Medicine)
Source: Molecular Medicine - April 21, 2024 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: G B Spoelstra S N Blok L Reali Nazario L Noord Y Fu N A Simeth F F A IJpma M van Oosten J M van Dijl B L Feringa W Szymanski P H Elsinga Source Type: research
Biodegradation of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polystyrene (PS) microplastics by floc-forming bacteria, Bacillus cereus strain SHBF2, isolated from a commercial aquafarm
This study aimed to utilize beneficial floc-forming bacteria Bacillus cereus SHBF2 isolated from an aquaculture farm in reducing the MP particles (PE, PP, and PS) from their environment. The bacteria were inoculated for 60 days in a medium containing MP particle as a sole carbon source. On different days of incubation (DOI), the bacterial growth analysis was monitored and the MP particles were harvested to examine their weight loss, surface changes, and alterations in chemical properties. After 60 DOI, the highest weight loss was recorded for PE, 6.87 ± 0.92%, which was further evaluated to daily reduction rate (k), 0.001...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - April 21, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Shahadat Hossain Zuhayra Nasrin Ahmad Shukri Khor Waiho Yusof Shuaib Ibrahim Amyra Suryatie Kamaruzzan Ahmad Ideris Abdul Rahim Ahmad Shuhaimi Draman Wahidah Wahab Helena Khatoon Nor Azman Kasan Source Type: research
Exploring the Effectiveness of Carboxymethylated and Crosslinked Albizia Procera Gum in Diltiazem Hydrochloride Matrix Tablets: A Comparative Analysis
This study investigates the efficacy of modified Albizia procera gum as a release-retardant polymer in Diltiazem hydrochloride (DIL) matrix tablets. Carboxymethylated Albizia procera gum (CAP) and ionically crosslinked carboxymethylated Albizia procera gum (Ca-CAP) were utilized, with Ca-CAP synthesized via crosslinking CAP with calcium ions (Ca2+) using calcium chloride (CaCl2). FTIR analysis affirmed polymer compatibility, while Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) assessed thermal behavior and crystallinity, respectively. Zeta potential analysis explored surface charge and electrostatic in...
Source: Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin - April 21, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Sudipta Mukherjee Jasmina Khanam Source Type: research
Radio-anatomical evaluation of clinical and radiomic profile of multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging of de novo glioblastoma multiforme
CONCLUSION: The current study takes a third-party database and reduces physician bias from interfering with study findings. Further prospective and retrospective studies are needed to provide conclusive data.PMID:38644430 | DOI:10.1186/s43046-024-00217-3 (Source: J Egypt Natl Canc In...)
Source: J Egypt Natl Canc In... - April 21, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: H Shafeeq Ahmed Trupti Devaraj Maanini Singhvi T Arul Dasan Priya Ranganath Source Type: research
Radiographic Progression at Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: A Prognostic Indicator of Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer
CONCLUSION: Radiographic progression at the point of CRPC diagnosis independently predicts a shorter OS post-CRPC in patients with mHSPC. Therefore, assessing radiographic changes at the time of CRPC diagnosis could be instrumental in managing CRPC in patients with mHSPC.PMID:38643665 | DOI:10.1016/j.clgc.2024.102075 (Source: Clinical Prostate Cancer)
Source: Clinical Prostate Cancer - April 21, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Kojiro Tashiro Shoji Kimura Shunsuke Tsuzuki Fumihiko Urabe Wataru Fukuokaya Keiichiro Mori Koichi Aikawa Masaya Murakami Hiroshi Sasaki Kenta Miki Jun Miki Tatsuya Shimomura Hiroki Yamada Kenichi Hata Hideomi Nishikawa Hirokazu Abe Ken Watanabe Takahiro Source Type: research
