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Sweeteners May Fuel Hunger: Should You Caution Patients?
Although long considered harmless sugar alternatives, sweeteners may not be metabolically neutral and could affect appetite regulation, even in calorie-free formulations. Medscape
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Recompensation after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt reduces mortality risk: A long-term follow-up study
Cirrhosis is a chronic progressive liver disease characterized by the replacement of normal liver architecture with fibrous tissue and regenerative nodules, leading to gradual loss of liver function and potentially triggering a range of serious complications [1,2]. The progression of cirrhosis can be divided into compensated and decompensated stages [3,4]. Traditionally, decompensation was considered an irreversible stage of the disease. However, recent studies have shown that decompensated cirr…
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Quantitative assessment of spinal cord injury in cervical spondylotic Myelopathy: A Comparison study of MAGiC and MUSE-DTI
Conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spinal cord is a crucial diagnostic tool for assessing spinal cord injury in cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM), as well as for post-surgical follow-ups and rehabilitation monitoring[1]. Conventional MRI sequences, such as T1-weighted imaging (T1WI) and T2-weighted imaging (T2WI) offer valuable information about the level of damage and intramedullary or extramedullary abnormalities (e.g., edema and hemorrhage), spinal cord compression, disk…
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Percutaneous placement of 12-mm metallic biliary stents in patients with malignant extrahepatic biliary obstruction: Outcomes of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene-covered stents versus uncovered stents
Transhepatic or endoscopic placement of self-expanding metallic stents is an established method of palliative treatment for relieving malignant biliary obstructions. Metallic stents were found to be superior to plastic stents, and they have longer patency rates and lower complication rates [1–3]. The most frequent causes of stent occlusion are sludge formation, tumor ingrowth, proximal and distal tumor overgrowth, food debris, and stone formation [4,5]. Covered stents were developed to minimize …
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Possible Real-Time Adaptive Approach to Breast MRI Suggests ‘New Era’ of AI-Directed MRI
Assessing the simulated use of AI-generated suspicion scores for determining whether one should continue with full MRI or shift to an abbreviated MRI, the authors of a new study noted comparable sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive value for biopsies between the MRI approaches.
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If AI finds an abnormality that a radiologist misses, who's at fault?
Radiologists who miss an abnormality on an image are more likely to be seen as legally culpable if AI detects the abnormality.
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Safety and Efficacy of the Neuroform Atlas Stent for Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression [RESEARCH]
BACKGROUND:
Intracranial aneurysms (IAs) are the major cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage. Stent-assisted coiling, especially with the Neuroform Atlas stent (NAS), has proved more effective than coiling alone for treating these aneurysms.PURPOSE:
To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the efficacy and safety of the NAS in treating IAs.DATA SOURCES:
A comprehensive literature search was conducted on PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and cli… -
Effectiveness and Safety of Mechanical Thrombectomy in Mild Stroke due to Large-Vessel Occlusion: Insights from the ASSIST Registry [CLINICAL]
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:
Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is effective for acute ischemic stroke, yet its indication in mild stroke remains unclear. This study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of MT in patients with low NIHSS scores and assesses the impact of different MT strategies on procedural success and clinical outcomes.MATERIALS AND METHODS:
Data from the ASSIST Registry were analyzed. We categorized patients with large-vessel occlusion of the anterior circulation into mild (NIHSS ≤… -
Deep Medullary Vein Integrity and Relationships with Small Vessel Disease and Interstitial Diffusivity Measures in Patients with a Recent Small Subcortical Infarct [RESEARCH]
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:
The role of the venous compartment in cerebral small vessel disease has yet to be fully understood. As such, we evaluated how deep medullary vein (DMV) integrity relates to MRI-based small vessel disease severity markers and glymphatic function assessed by DTI measures in patients with a recent small subcortical infarct.MATERIALS AND METHODS:
We gathered demographic, clinical, and 3T MRI imaging data from 50 patients with a recent small subcortical infarct. We evaluated…