Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in men[1]. Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is the primary systemic treatment strategy for PCa[2]. ADT improves the survival of PCa patients but may also exert cardiotoxic effects. Many studies suggest that PCa patients who receive ADT have a higher risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE)[3,4]. Cardiovascular disease is the most common noncancer cause of death in PCa pati…
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Accuracy of detecting critical findings using abbreviated brain MRI scan protocols as a prerequisite for AI-driven on-the-fly scan protocol adaptation
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays a fundamental role in diagnosing brain diseases due to its high contrast resolution [1]. A brain MRI scan consists of multiple sequences, each designed to highlight specific tissue characteristics [2]. Scan sequences are bundled into protocols, which are selected based on the clinical suspicion of a pathology or the need to exclude it. However, choosing the appropriate protocol can be challenging due to overlapping clinical presentations of different brain …
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Payments from intravascular embolisation device companies to medical professionals and institutions in Japan (2019–2023): An open payment data analysis
Medical devices and drugs play essential roles in diagnosis and treatment, and companies that manufacture medical devices and drugs make substantial annual payments to medical institutions and healthcare professionals. These payments can include monetary compensation for education, research, and consultation, as well as in-kind benefits, such as meals. These financial relationships create potential conflicts of interest (COI), which may lead to inappropriate medical care and generate ethical con…
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Predictors of early resistance to catheter-directed thrombolysis in patients with proximal deep vein thrombosis
To determine predictors of immediate thrombolysis resistance (iTR) in patients with proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT), defined as thrombosis involving the femoral or more proximal veins, with or without concomitant popliteal vein involvement, and to investigate its impact on long-term post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) outcomes.
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Semi-automatic and automatic segmentation in the preoperative assessment of graft volume before living donor liver transplantation
Living-donor liver transplantation (LDLT) has become an effective treatment option for patients with end-stage liver cirrhosis, particularly in countries with underdeveloped cadaveric donation programs [1,2]. For successful adult LDLT, a donor must retain at least 30 % to 40 % of their total liver weight, while the recipient requires a graft-to-recipient weight ratio (GRWR) of at least 0.8 % [3,4]. Grafts with a GRWR below 0.8 % are associated with a higher risk of graft failure and adverse outc…
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Influence of age on parameters of multiparametric functional renal MRI: A prospective exploratory study
To investigate the ability of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) to non-invasively assess the influence of aging on renal microstructure and function.
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Radiological T-staging in prostate Cancer: Towards a universal MRI-based scoring system
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has transformed prostate cancer diagnosis by enhancing lesion detection, guiding targeted biopsies, and reducing unnecessary procedures [1–3]. Despite these advancements, MRI performance in tumor (T) staging remains variable, particularly in distinguishing organ-confined (T2) from locally advanced (T3a) disease. Accurate radiological assessment of extraprostatic extension poses persistent challenges [4], exposing patients to the risk of both undertreatment and ov…
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Comment on “Impact of MRI risk assessment on the survival benefits of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in patients with stage II-III rectal cancer: A retrospective cohort study”
Hu et al. [1] conducted a retrospective cohort study to assess the impact of MRI risk assessment on the survival benefits of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) in patients with stage II-III rectal cancer. The study aimed to evaluate whether MRI findings could help predict the outcomes of nCRT and assist in tailoring personalized treatment plans. They categorized patients based on MRI risk factors to predict its effect on long-term survival. The findings of this study indicated that MRI-based r…
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18F-FDG PET/CT in pediatric langerhans cell histiocytosis: relation to BRAFv600e mutation and risk stratification
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disorder of myeloid dendritic cells and characterized by tissue infiltration of CD1a+/CD207 + dendritic cells and inflammatory cells. It is more common in young children than adults [1]. The clinical manifestations and outcomes of pediatric LCH are highly heterogeneous [2], ranging from isolated and self-limited skin or bone lesion to multisystem life-threatening disseminated diseases [3]. Various organs can be affected, including bone, skin, lungs, …
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Malignancy rate of lesions presenting as architectural distortion on DBT related to accompanied features, ultrasound findings, and BI-RADS density
According to the 2013 Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) lexicon5th, architectural distortion (AD) is defined as an appearance in which “the normal architecture of the breast is distorted with no definite mass visible”. The most appreciated features include thin lines or specks radiating from a point and focal retraction or distortion at the edge of the parenchyma. AD is the third most common mammographic presentation of breast cancer, which could be the earliest appearance of ma…