Worldwide, an estimated 13 million infants born prematurely (<37 weeks’ gestation) each year face an increased risk of life-long problems with neurodevelopment and social functioning [1–3]. A largely understudied population, that comprises the vast majority of preterm infants (85 %), are born moderate to late preterm (MLPT; 32–36 weeks’ gestation) [4]. Recent studies have reported more frequent attention problems, hyperactivity, socio-emotional challenges, and impaired motor and cognitive dev…
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Preoperative unveiling of mucinous ovarian cancer subtypes: Clinical and CT features
Ovarian cancer (OC) is the most lethal gynecological malignancy. Epithelial OC is the most common histological type, with high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC) being the most common subtype, accounting for more than 70 % of OC cases in general [1]. On the other hand, primary mucinous OC (MOC) is a relatively rare subtype of epithelial OC, accounting for roughly 1 %-3% of all cases of OC. Previously, the prevalence of MOC was overestimated as around 10 % of epithelial OC due to confusion with metast…
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection treatment in plantar fasciitis using shear wave elastography
Plantar fasciitis (PF) is one of the most common causes of heel pain, characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia on the sole of the foot [1]. It is particularly prevalent among individuals who engaged in prolonged standing or walking, significantly impacting their quality of life and often leading to chronic pain that requires treatment [1,2]. While PF is typically a self-limiting condition that resolves within one year, approximately 10 % of patients develop chronic cases necessitating…
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Assessing trends in patients undergoing recurrent CT examinations and cumulative doses
The increasing utilization of computed tomography (CT) in medical diagnosis, follow-up, and interventions, while invaluable, has raised concerns about cumulative radiation exposure and associated cancer risks [1,2]. In 2021, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) and many professional societies, issued a call for action to strengthen the radiation protection of patients undergoing recurrent radiological imaging procedures [3]. The p…
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Fusion 3D T1/T2 MRI for diagnosing pelvic deep infiltrating endometriosis: a non-inferiority study
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an essential non-invasive technique for diagnosing deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). Published studies have explored the value of high-resolution fat-suppressed 3D T1-weighted (T1w) and 3D T2-weighted (T2w) MRI in this topic. However, research on the fusion of these sequences in a merged ‘PET-scanner-like’ multiplanar reconstruction (Fusion 3D T1/T2) is still lacking.Our primary objective was to assess whether the diagnostic accuracy of Fusion 3D T1/T2 wa…
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Imaging of non-stenotic carotid plaque for embolic stroke of undetermined source
Ischemic stroke is a significant cause of death and disability. Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source (ESUS) accounts for a large proportion of acute ischemic strokes. A clear etiology is crucial for the treatment and prevention of stroke. The pathogenic mechanism of non-stenotic carotid plaque (NSCP) in ESUS is not yet fully understood. This study used computed tomographic angiography (CTA) to assess the correlation between NSCP and ESUS.
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Safety and feasibility of percutaneous pulsed electrical field ablation in multiple organs: A multi-center retrospective study☆
The use of ablation has been shown to be effective in local control of oligometastatic disease or in primary tumors as either an adjunct or alternative to surgery [1–3]. Pulsed Electrical Fields (PEF) is a new non-thermal ablation technology, which delivers short burst of electrical energy to kills cells via cellular stress as well as direct damage to cellular organelles [4,5].
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Association of sarcopenia assessed by CT/MRI with treatment response and clinical outcomes in noncirrhotic primary biliary cholangitis patients
Research on sarcopenia in patients with noncirrhotic primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is limited. Our study revealed that sarcopenia was highly prevalent in patients with noncirrhotic PBC. Additionally, concomitant sarcopenia may adversely affect the biochemical response to UDCA treatment and the occurrence of liver-related adverse events in PBC patients without cirrhosis.
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Low-dose tin-filtered computed tomography (CT) with iterative metal artifact reduction algorithm versus dual-energy CT for patients with lumbar metal implants
Over the past two decades, posterior lumbar interbody fusion procedures have become increasingly common worldwide [1,2]. Computed tomography (CT) has emerged as the preferred imaging modality for assessing implant positioning and detecting potential complications during patient follow-up [3,4]. However, metal implants can severely degrade CT image quality due to artifacts such as beam hardening and photon starvation. These artifacts hinder the visualization of bone–metal interfaces and adjacent …
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Multiparametric analysis based on 18F-AV133 PET/MR imaging for clinical application in Parkinson’s disease
The progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons and abnormal iron deposition in the central nervous system (CNS) are key pathogenic mechanisms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). This study aimed to explore the relationship between iron deposition in specific CNS regions and striatal dysfunction using 18F-AV133 PET/MR imaging.