Reducing radiation exposure to staff performing coronary angiography and intervention is an occupational health and safety priority for hospitals. We demonstrate that a larger lead acrylic shield, with lead rubber pleats on the lower edge will reduce radiation exposure to the cardiologist performing the procedure by approximately 40%. We recommend that
James A. Crowhurst +6 more
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Polymorphisms in circadian rhythm genes and the risk of differentiated thyroid cancer. [PDF]
Berrandou TE +9 more
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Radiation Dose and Risk in the Radiological Investigation of Suspected Non‐Accidental Injury (NAI)
This study is a retrospective analysis of 362 skeletal surveys performed over a 5‐year period for children under 5 years of age for suspected non‐accidental injury. We present effective dose data and the associated risks of radiation exposure for initial and follow‐up examinations.
Tooba Zaidi, Rikki Nezich
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RhTSH in aiding dynamic assessment in patients with differentiated thyroid Cancer. [PDF]
Lin Y +24 more
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Molecular theranostics: principles, challenges and controversies
Molecular theranostics offers a powerful tool to drive precision medicine in nuclear oncology. While theranostics is not a new principle in nuclear medicine, recent advances in instrumentation and radiopharmacy have driven a reinvigoration and a broader suite of applications.
Geoffrey Currie
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Prevalence of endogenous normal thyroid function 3 years after hemithyroidectomy for differentiated thyroid cancer. [PDF]
Toft Kristensen T +7 more
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The Association Between Lymph Node Metastasis and Molecular Markers in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
Barlas Aydoǧan
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Abstract Background To examine whether the associations between periodontitis and multiple systemic conditions increase with increasing severity of periodontitis using a multi‐center electronic health record (EHR) repository. Methods A cross‐sectional analysis was conducted using EHR data from 9 dental schools in the United States.
Muhammad H. A. Saleh, Hamoun Sabri
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Fusion Imaging of <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET and MRI Identified an Inflammatory Esophageal Diverticulum in a Patient with Radioiodine-Refractory Differentiated Thyroid Cancer. [PDF]
Yang J, Zhong P, Yang J, Yang X, Chen L.
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Reduced prevalence of periodontitis in antidepressant users: Findings from a large‐scale US sample
Abstract Background Periodontitis and major depression disorder have been shown to have a bidirectional association. However, the impact of antidepressants, the primary pharmacological treatment for depression, on periodontal health remains unclear.
María Martínez +3 more
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