Single-Session Cerebellar Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Improves Postural Stability and Reduces Ataxia Symptoms in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
In conclusion, our study suggests that a single session of ctDCS, in combination with postural training, can enhance balance and alleviate ataxia symptoms in individuals with cerebellar ataxia. This study was approved by the local research ethics committee (No. 2.877.813) and registered on clinicaltrials.org (NCT04039048 - https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04039048 ) on 2019-07-28.PMID:38693314 | DOI:10.1007/s12311-024-01696-9 (Source: Cerebellum)
Source: Cerebellum - May 1, 2024 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Rodrigo Brito Jo ão Victor Fabrício Aurine Araujo Gabriel Barreto Adriana Baltar K átia Monte-Silva Source Type: research
Parotid Gland Segmentation Using Purely Transformer-Based U-Shaped Network and Multimodal MRI
Ann Biomed Eng. 2024 May 1. doi: 10.1007/s10439-024-03510-3. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTParotid gland tumors account for approximately 2% to 10% of head and neck tumors. Segmentation of parotid glands and tumors on magnetic resonance images is essential in accurately diagnosing and selecting appropriate surgical plans. However, segmentation of parotid glands is particularly challenging due to their variable shape and low contrast with surrounding structures. Recently, deep learning has developed rapidly, and Transformer-based networks have performed well on many computer vision tasks. However, Transformer-based networks...
Source: Annals of Biomedical Engineering - May 1, 2024 Category: Biomedical Engineering Authors: Zi'an Xu Yin Dai Fayu Liu Siqi Li Sheng Liu Lifu Shi Jun Fu Source Type: research
An intensivist-led ECMO accreditation pathway and safety data over the first 4 years
CONCLUSIONS: Our experience of the first four years of an intensivist-led ECMO service demonstrates that our training process and cannulation technique result in the provision of a complex therapy with low levels of complications, on par with those in the published literature.PMID:38690187 | PMC:PMC11056391 | DOI:10.1016/j.ccrj.2023.11.006 (Source: Critical Care and Resuscitation)
Source: Critical Care and Resuscitation - May 1, 2024 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Stuart C Duffin Judith H Askew Timothy J Southwood Paul Forrest Brian Plunkett Richard J Totaro Source Type: research
Effects of Isometric Quadriceps Muscle Exercise with Visual and Auditory Feedback at 1 Year after Total Knee Arthroplasty
CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that performing isometric quadriceps exercise with visual and auditory feedback using the quadriceps training machine has good effects, such as pain reduction, physical function improvement, exercise tolerance, and increased physical activity at 1 year after TKA.PMID:38690528 | PMC:PMC11057392 | DOI:10.1298/ptr.E10260 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - May 1, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Yasutaka Kondo Yoshihiro Yoshida Takashi Iioka Hideki Kataoka Junya Sakamoto Yuichiro Honda Atsushi Nawata Minoru Okita Source Type: research
Development and Validation of a Decision Tree Analysis Model for Predicting Home Discharge in a Convalescent Ward: A Single Institution Study
CONCLUSION: The predictive model demonstrated more than moderate predictive accuracy, suggesting its utility in clinical practice. Grooming emerged as a variable with the highest explanatory power for determining home discharge.PMID:38690531 | PMC:PMC11057389 | DOI:10.1298/ptr.E10267 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - May 1, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Dai Nakaizumi Shingo Miyata Keita Uchiyama Ikki Takahashi Source Type: research
Effects of Isometric Quadriceps Muscle Exercise with Visual and Auditory Feedback at 1 Year after Total Knee Arthroplasty
CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that performing isometric quadriceps exercise with visual and auditory feedback using the quadriceps training machine has good effects, such as pain reduction, physical function improvement, exercise tolerance, and increased physical activity at 1 year after TKA.PMID:38690528 | PMC:PMC11057392 | DOI:10.1298/ptr.E10260 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - May 1, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Yasutaka Kondo Yoshihiro Yoshida Takashi Iioka Hideki Kataoka Junya Sakamoto Yuichiro Honda Atsushi Nawata Minoru Okita Source Type: research
Development and Validation of a Decision Tree Analysis Model for Predicting Home Discharge in a Convalescent Ward: A Single Institution Study
CONCLUSION: The predictive model demonstrated more than moderate predictive accuracy, suggesting its utility in clinical practice. Grooming emerged as a variable with the highest explanatory power for determining home discharge.PMID:38690531 | PMC:PMC11057389 | DOI:10.1298/ptr.E10267 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - May 1, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Dai Nakaizumi Shingo Miyata Keita Uchiyama Ikki Takahashi Source Type: research
Development and validation of [18 F]-PSMA-1007 PET-based radiomics model to predict biochemical recurrence-free survival following radical prostatectomy
CONCLUSION: We developed and validated a novel [18 F]PSMA-1007 PET-based clinical-radiomics model that can predict BRFS following RP in prostate cancer patients. This model may be useful in identifying patients with a higher risk of BCR, thus enabling personalized risk stratification and tailored management strategies.PMID:38691111 | DOI:10.1007/s00259-024-06734-6 (Source: Molecular Medicine)
Source: Molecular Medicine - May 1, 2024 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Tiancheng Li Mimi Xu Shuye Yang Guolin Wang Yinuo Liu Kaifeng Liu Kui Zhao Xinhui Su Source Type: research
Analyzing diversity, equity, and inclusion content on dermatology fellowship program websites
Med Educ Online. 2024 Dec 31;29(1):2347762. doi: 10.1080/10872981.2024.2347762. Epub 2024 May 1.ABSTRACTDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have garnered increasing attention within medical education as there have been increased efforts to diversify the physician workforce among medical students, residents, fellows, and attendings. One way in which programs can improve their DEI initiatives and attract a more diverse pool of applicants is through DEI content on their graduate medical education websites. Prior studies characterizing the content and prevalence of DEI material on residency webpages have shown t...
Source: Medical Education Online - May 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Forrest Bohler Allison Garden Varna Taranikanti Source Type: research
Preoperative prediction of perineural invasion of rectal cancer based on a magnetic resonance imaging radiomics model: A dual-center study
CONCLUSION: The CR model based on preoperative MRI radiomics features and clinical risk factors can preoperatively predict the PNI status of RC noninvasively, which facilitates individualized treatment of RC patients.PMID:38690027 | PMC:PMC11056922 | DOI:10.3748/wjg.v30.i16.2233 (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology - May 1, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yan Liu Bai-Jin-Tao Sun Chuan Zhang Bing Li Xiao-Xuan Yu Yong Du Source Type: research
The Development and Implementation of a Custom-Tailored Suicide Response Training for Muslim Communities
AbstractResearch indicates that the suicide attempt rate among American Muslims is at least twice the rate of the national US average and follows a different trend of suicide behavior compared to other groups. Religious leaders, such as Imams, are commonly sought out for support, but many lack training in mental health crisis management. The Stanford Muslim Mental Health and Islamic Psychology Lab created the Muslim Community Suicide Response Manual and its accompanying training modules to address this issue. This paper describes the creation, evolution, and future directions of the Suicide Response Training from an Islami...
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research
The effectiveness of virtual reality training on knowledge, skills and attitudes of health care professionals and students in assessing and treating mental health disorders: a systematic review
Virtual reality (VR) training can enhance health professionals ’ learning. However, there are ambiguous findings on the effectiveness of VR as an educational tool in mental health. We therefore reviewed the ex... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - May 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Cathrine W. Steen, Kerstin S öderström, Bjørn Stensrud, Inger Beate Nylund and Johan Siqveland Tags: Research Source Type: research
Continuing Education and Meeting Calendar
The American Society of Echocardiography is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASE recognizes courses as supplements to formal training in an established echocardiographic laboratory. For more information about a course, please call the number listed. To list a course in the Continuing Education and Meeting Calendar, send the date(s), title, location, provider, course director(s), and contact information to ASE, Attn: Education Dept, 2530 Meridian Parkway, Suite 450, Durham, NC 27713; Tel: 919-861-5574 x7206; E-mail: Education@ASE...
Source: Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography - May 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Tags: American Society of Echocardiography News Source Type: research
Robust Ensemble of Two Different Multimodal Approaches to Segment 3D Ischemic Stroke Segmentation Using Brain Tumor Representation Among Multiple Center Datasets
AbstractIschemic stroke segmentation at an acute stage is vital in assessing the severity of patients ’ impairment and guiding therapeutic decision-making for reperfusion. Although many deep learning studies have shown attractive performance in medical segmentation, it is difficult to use these models trained on public data with private hospitals’ datasets. Here, we demonstrate an ensemble model that employs two different multimodal approaches for generalization, a more effective way to perform on external datasets. First, after we jointly train a segmentation model on diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and apparent diff...
Source: Journal of Digital Imaging - May 1, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Endurance exercise causes a multi-organ full-body molecular reaction
Nature, Published online: 01 May 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00585-9A study of male and female rats has examined the biomolecular changes induced in many of their organs by eight weeks of endurance treadmill training. The findings offer insights into the many benefits to our immune, metabolic and stress-response pathways as we adapt to exercise. (Source: Nature AOP)
Source: Nature AOP - May 1, 2024 Category: Research Source Type: research
