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Researchers at Leiden University Medical Center have published a study on the use of back-table imaging in prostate cancer surgery, specifically in relation to prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) targeted precision surgery. The study aimed to investigate the feasibility and performance of handheld single-photon emission computed tomography (hSPECT) combined with light
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Research from the University of Nebraska Medical Center has shed new light on the role of chemoreflex dysfunction in mediating cardiopulmonary dysfunction during and after pulmonary disorders such as COVID-19 infection. The chemoreflex is a vital protective reflex that helps restore normal blood gas and pH levels, and its malfunction
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Researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center have published a comprehensive review highlighting the intersection of osteoporosis, sarcopenia, radiomics, and machine learning in spine surgery. The study suggests that advances in computational medicine provide a novel opportunity to improve quantitative assessment of osteosarcopenia, a condition characterized by the loss of bone density
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A recent study published in Cardiology in the Young journal highlights the importance of integrating psychosocial health services into pediatric heart surgery care. According to the research, this approach is crucial for addressing the behavioral and psychological aspects of illness in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). CHD patients are
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Research from Vanderbilt University Medical Center has shed light on the benefits of quantifying F-Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) scans in guiding epilepsy surgery. The study, published in the journal Epilepsia, found that quantifying FDG-PET laterality can distinguish between patients who achieve long-term freedom from disabling seizures and those
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Women veterans are becoming the fastest-growing demographic of new users of Veterans Health Administration (VA) services, with over half a million using VA care in 2018. To meet their reproductive and sexual health (RSH) needs, the VA has implemented policies and programs to provide comprehensive care. A recent study aimed
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Researchers from Eastern Chiba Medical Center have made a significant breakthrough in the evaluation of vascular calcifications and vessel wall area in patients with lower extremity artery disease (LEAD) using CT-like imaging. The study, published in the journal Magnetic Resonance Imaging, utilized a 3.0 T MRI system to acquire
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A retrospective cohort study published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association has shed light on the burden of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in older adults residing in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). The research, conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center,
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Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center have developed a frailty index for pediatric patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion for deformity correction. The study used the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) Pediatric database to analyze the data. The results showed that the frailty index predicted morbidity and mortality following spinal deformity
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Researchers at the Cohen Children's Medical Center in New York have conducted a quality improvement project to reduce EEG-related deep tissue injuries in critically ill pediatric patients. The study found that adherence to expert guidelines and tailored skin care protocols can reduce the risk of electrode-related skin injuries.
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Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center have conducted a 10-year study to evaluate the reliability of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cytology for detecting and subclassifying solid malignant CSF metastasis. The study aimed to identify the types of solid malignant CSF metastasis and assess the accuracy of CSF cytology in
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Research conducted at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has shed light on the interpretation of serum thyroglobulin (Tg) levels in differentiated thyroid cancer. The study found that thyroglobulin antibodies (TgAb) can interfere with Tg measurements, making it challenging to determine a standardized threshold for interference. The researchers implemented a
