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Is tactical algorithmization possible for infectious lesions of the spine? Literature review

Хирургия позвоночника, 2020
Non-specific infectious lesions of the spine present a severe clinical problem due to the high risk of the septic complications and possible mortality.
Mikhail A. Mushkin, Alexandr K. Dulaev, Dakhir N. Abukov, Aleksandr Yu. Mushkin   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Understanding and Overcoming Immunotherapy Resistance in Skin Cancer: Mechanisms and Strategies

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
This narrative review explores the mechanisms driving immunotherapy resistance in skin cancer, including tumor microenvironment factors, genetic mutations, and immune evasion strategies. It highlights potential strategies to overcome resistance, offering insights for improving therapeutic outcomes and guiding future research in personalized ...
Shreya Singh Beniwal, Abhimanyu Chiraparambil Radhakrishnan, Ayanchetty Haripraba, Saif Syed, Gajawada Pragna, Ayush Dwivedi, Akash Rawat, Daniela Castro Calderón, Martin Cevallos‐Cueva   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Routine machine quality assurance tests for a self‐shielded gyroscopic radiosurgery system

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose This report describes routine machine quality assurance (QA) (daily, monthly, and annual QA) tests for the Zap‐X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform. Methods Following the recommendations of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine Task Group (AAPM TG)‐142 and Medical Physics Practice guideline (MPPG) 8.b, routine machine QA ...
Yongsook C. Lee, Ranjini Tolakanahalli, D Jay Wieczorek, Minesh P. Mehta, Michael W. McDermott, Rupesh Kotecha, Alonso N. Gutierrez   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Emergency department-initiated buprenorphine/naloxone treatment for opioid dependence: a randomized clinical trial.

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), 2015
IMPORTANCE Opioid-dependent patients often use the emergency department (ED) for medical care. OBJECTIVE To test the efficacy of 3 interventions for opioid dependence: (1) screening and referral to treatment (referral); (2) screening, brief ...
G. D'Onofrio, P. O'Connor, M. Pantalon, M. Chawarski, S. Busch, P. Owens, S. Bernstein, D. Fiellin   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Development of an automated CBCT‐based simulation‐free platform for expedited palliative radiotherapy on a conventional linear accelerator

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Conventional approaches for emergent or expedited palliative radiotherapy (RT) involve the application of cumbersome vendor‐provided solutions and/or multiple patient appointments to complete the RT workflow within a compressed timeframe.
Riley C. Tegtmeier, Edward L. Clouser Jr., Quan Chen, Courtney R. Buckey, Suzanne J. Chungbin, Christopher J. Kutyreff, Jose S. Aguilar, Amber L. Labbe, Brooke L. Horning, William G. Rule, Sujay A. Vora, Yi Rong   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

AAPM‐RSS Medical Physics Practice Guideline 9.b: SRS‐SBRT

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract The purpose of this Medical Physics Practice Guideline (MPPG) is to describe the minimum level of medical physics support deemed prudent for the practice of linear‐accelerator, photon‐based (linac) stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) services.
Eileen Cirino, Stanley H. Benedict, Pamela J. Dupre, Per H. Halvorsen, Grace Gwe‐Ya Kim, Meral L. Reyhan, Christopher W. Schneider, Lei Wang, Carl P. Weaver, Sua Yoo   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Best Practices for Evaluation and Treatment of Agitated Children and Adolescents (BETA) in the Emergency Department: Consensus Statement of the American Association for Emergency Psychiatry

Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2019
Introduction Agitation in children and adolescents in the emergency department (ED) can be dangerous and distressing for patients, family and staff. We present consensus guidelines for management of agitation among pediatric patients in the ED, including
Ruth Gerson, N. Malas, V. Feuer, Gabrielle H. Silver, Raghuram Prasad, M. Mroczkowski   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Acute adrenal necrosis in a young female cat

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Case Description An 18‐month‐old spayed female domestic short haired cat was presented for poor appetite, lethargy, exaggerated swallowing, and regurgitation 2 weeks after endoscopic retrieval of gastric foreign material.
Rebecca A. Manson, Tara N. Hammond, Julie E. Callahan Clark   +2 more
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Expert panel on monitoring radiation doses from recurrent medical diagnostic procedures: Sixth Gilbert W. Beebe Webinar

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Recurrent imaging is an essential tool for patient care but with an attendant dose from radiation exposure. Recurrent imaging has been the subject of increasing scrutiny and debate based largely on the risk from increasing cumulative doses. However, the accountability for and actions with recurrent imaging as a special component in the general
Donald P. Frush, Armin Ansari, James A. Brink, Ourania Kosti, David B. Larson, Martha S. Linet, Mahadevappa Mahesh, Ioannis Sechopoulos, Jenia Vassileva   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patiromer for Treatment of Hyperkalemia in the Emergency Department: A Pilot Study.

Academic Emergency Medicine, 2019
BACKGROUND Hyperkalemia is common and potentially life threatening. Patiromer is a Food and Drrug Administration (FDA) cleared oral potassium binder effective in the chronic treatment of hyperkalemia. OBJECTIVE To investigate the potential efficacy and
Zubaid Rafique, Mengyang Liu, K. Staggers, C. Minard, W. Peacock   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source