Regional practice variation in hysterectomy and the implementation of less invasive surgical procedures: A register ‐based study in the Netherlands
ConclusionsRegional variation exists in the rates of hysterectomy and minimally invasive techniques. The absence of a significant substitution effect provides no clear evidence that minimally invasive techniques have replaced hysterectomy in clinical practice. However, although the result was not significant, embolization could be an exception based on its stronger negative association. (Source: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica - April 18, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Maarten D. H. Vink,
France R. M. Portrait,
Wouter J. K. Hehenkamp,
Tim van Wezep,
Xander Koolman,
Marlies Y. Bongers,
Eric J. E. van der Hijden Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Two-dimensional beam scanning by tunable photonic spin Hall effect
To the best of our knowledge, a novel tunable photonic spin Hall effect is proposed based on a pair of liquid crystal Pancharatnam-Berry ... (Source: Optics Express)
Source: Optics Express - April 18, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Weichao Xie Tingyu Lin Huadan Zheng Jianhui Yu Yongchun Zhong Zhe Chen Wenguo Zhu Source Type: research
Associations between 47 anthropometric markers derived from a body scanner and relative fat-free mass in a population-based study
Low relative fat free mass (FFM) is associated with a greater risk of chronic diseases and mortality. Unfortunately, FFM is currently not being measured regularly to allow for individuals therapy. (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Maximilian Dietzmann, D örte Radke, Marcello RP Markus, Mats Wiese, Henry Völzke, Stephan B. Felix, Marcus Dörr, Martin Bahls and Till Ittermann Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effect of radiotherapy on the surface roughness and microhardness of contemporary bioactive restorative materials
ConclusionThe effect of radiotherapy might differ according to the type of the restorative material. Although results may differ for other tested materials, giomer tends to exhibit worse behaviour in terms of both surface roughness and microhardness.Clinical relevanceIn patients undergoing head and neck radiotherapy, it should be taken into consideration that the treatment process may also have negative effects on the surface properties of anti-caries restorative materials. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 18, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Same-day post-therapy imaging with a new generation whole-body digital SPECT/CT in assessing treatment response to [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
ConclusionWe successfully implemented same-day post-therapy SPECT/CT after [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 infusions. Quantitation of 1 –2 h post-therapy SPECT/CT images is a promising method for assessing treatment response. However, the approach is currently limited by its suboptimal detection of small tumor lesions and the necessity of incorporating a third-cycle SPECT/CT to mitigate the effects of any potential treatment-rela ted flare-up. Further investigation in a larger patient cohort and prospective validation is essential to confirm these findings and to explore the role of SPECT/CT as a potential adjunct to PSMA PET/CT in ...
Source: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging - April 18, 2024 Category: Nuclear Medicine Source Type: research
Imaging Findings in Acute Traumatic Brain Injury: a National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Common Data Element-Based Pictorial Review and Analysis of Over 4000 Admission Brain Computed Tomography Scans from the Collaborative European NeuroTrauma Effectiveness Research in Traumatic Brain Injury (CENTER-TBI) Study
Journal of Neurotrauma, Ahead of Print. (Source: Journal of Neurotrauma)
Source: Journal of Neurotrauma - April 18, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Thijs Vande Vyvere Dana Pisic ă Guido Wilms Lene Claes Pieter Van Dyck Annemiek Snoeckx Luc van den Hauwe Pim Pullens Jan Verheyden Max Wintermark Sven Dekeyzer Christine L. Mac Donald Andrew I.R. Maas Paul M. Parizel Source Type: research
Transient interruption of contrast on CT pulmonary angiography: effect of mid-inspiratory vs. end-inspiratory respiration command
ConclusionChanging the respiratory command from end- to mid-inspiratory levels, as well as patient age and body weight, was significantly associated with TIC incidence. (Source: Emergency Radiology)
Source: Emergency Radiology - April 18, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Factors associated with bypassing primary healthcare facilities for childbirth among women in Devchuli municipality of Nepal
ConclusionEnhancing the quality of care, and informing beneficiaries about the importance of delivering children at primary healthcare facilities are essential for improving maternal service utilization at local primary healthcare facilities. (Source: PLoS One)
Source: PLoS One - April 18, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Manisha Maharjan Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 29, Pages 1851: A Polyzwitterionic@MOF Hydrogel with Exceptionally High Water Vapor Uptake for Efficient Atmospheric Water Harvesting
In this study, we synthesized a PML hydrogel composite by incorporating zwitterionic hydrogel (PDMAPS) and MIL-101(Cr) as a host for LiCl. The PML hydrogel was characterized using various techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The swelling properties and water vapor adsorption-desorption properties of the PML hydrogel were also assessed. The results demonstrate that the MIL-101(Cr) was uniformly embedded into PDMAP hydrogel, and the PML hydrogel exhibits a swelling ratio of 2.29 due to the salting-in behavior...
Source: Molecules - April 18, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Jian Yan Wenjia Li Yingyin Yu Guangyu Huang Junjie Peng Daofei Lv Xin Chen Xun Wang Zewei Liu Tags: Article Source Type: research
Sensors, Vol. 24, Pages 2599: Co3O4-Based Materials as Potential Catalysts for Methane Detection in Catalytic Gas Sensors
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The present work deals with the development of Co3O4-based catalysts for potential application in catalytic gas sensors for methane (CH4) detection. Among the transition-metal oxide catalysts, Co3O4 exhibits the highest activity in catalytic combustion. Doping Co3O4 with another metal can further improve its catalytic performance. Despite their promising properties, Co3O4 materials have rarely been tested for use in catalytic gas sensors. In our study, the influence of catalyst morphology and Ni doping on the catalytic activity and thermal stability of Co3O4-based catalysts was analyzed by differential calorim...
Source: Sensors - April 18, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Olena Yurchenko Patrick Diehle Frank Altmann Katrin Schmitt J ürgen Wöllenstein Tags: Article Source Type: research
The effect of video-based education program applied before children's pediatric Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) on anxiety in Turkey: A randomized controlled study
This study is a randomized controlled trial conducted to examine the effects of a Turkish video-based education program on scanned image quality and child and parent anxiety during Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). (Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - April 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Sumeyye Ozdemir, Tulay Kuzlu Ayyildiz Source Type: research
Accuracy of patient-specific CT organ doses from Monte Carlo simulations: influence of CT-based voxel models
In this study, organ dose calculations were performed with ImpactMC for chest and cardiac CT using whole-body and anatomy-specific voxel models to estimate the accuracy of CT organ doses based on the latter model. When the 3D patient mod el is limited to the CT scan range, CT organ doses from Monte Carlo simulations are the most accurate for organs entirely in the field of view. For these organs only the radiation dose related to scatter from the rest of the body is not incorporated. For organs lying partially outside the field of v iew organ doses are overestimated by not accounting for the non-irradiated tissue mass. Thi...
Source: Australasian Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine - April 18, 2024 Category: Biomedical Engineering Source Type: research
Influence of scan extension and starting quadrant on the accuracy of four intraoral scanners for fabricating tooth-supported crowns
Multiple factors can influence the accuracy of intraoral scanners (IOSs). However, the impact of scan extension and starting quadrant on the accuracy of IOSs for fabricating tooth-supported crowns remains uncertain. (Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry - April 18, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Marta Revilla-Le ón, Miguel Gómez-Polo, Abdul B. Barmak, Burak Yilmaz, John C. Kois, Jorge Alonso Pérez-Barquero Tags: Research and education Source Type: research
Prevalence of autoimmune thyroiditis among children with autoimmune hepatitis
ConclusionAutoimmune hepatitis in Egyptian children is commonly associated with other autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune thyroiditis is the most common to be associated with AIH in pediatric patients. As it is not usually clinically manifesting, regular screening for AIT in children with AIH is mandatory. (Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - April 18, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Dual-energy CT quantitative parameters to evaluate occult peritoneal metastasis in advanced gastric cancer preoperatively
ConclusionThe lower quantitative NIC, IC ratio, andZeff on DECT was associated with peritoneal metastasis in advanced gastric cancer and was promising to identify patients with OPM noninvasively.Graphical abstract (Source: Abdominal Imaging)
Source: Abdominal Imaging - April 18, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
