Primary extranodal diffuse large B‐cell lymphoma: Molecular features, treatment, and prognosis
One‐third of DLBCL arises from extranodal organs and is challenging to manage. Molecular features are critical to elucidate the differences in clinical features, predict the disease prognosis, and improve effective targeted therapeutic strategies. Abstract Diffuse large B‐cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common subtype of non‐Hodgkin's lymphoma and ...
Si‐Yuan Chen+3 more
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A small footprint couch‐top support device for image‐guided radiotherapy of heavy patients
Abstract Purpose Patients with body weights close to or above 400 lbs present unique challenges in radiation therapy since the weight limit of most treatment couches decreases as the couch‐top extends toward the treatment gantry. The purpose of this work was to develop a small footprint couch‐top support platform to safely perform image‐guided ...
Huixiao Chen+5 more
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A clinical trial combining donor bone marrow infusion and heart transplantation: intermediate-term results. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Donor chimerism (the presence of donor cells of bone marrow origin) is present for years after transplantation in recipients of solid organs. In lung recipients, chimerism is associated with a lower incidence of chronic rejection.
Fung, JJ+8 more
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Dissection of descending aorta treated by stent-graft implantation in a patient with Marfan syndrome
This report describes a 32 years old patient with Marfan syndrome and hypertension. David`s procedure was performed to the patient three months before due to dissection of the ascending thoracic aorta.
Marat A. Aripov+5 more
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Heart transplantation: current practice and outlook to the future. [PDF]
QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY: The field of heart transplantation has seen substantial progress in the last 40 years. The breakthroughs in long-term survival were followed by a period of stagnation in the last decade.
Hullin, R.
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Ethnic disparity in Israel impacts long-term results after heart transplantation
Background Ethnicity may affect graft longevity and recipient mortality after heart transplantation (HTx). We hypothesized that differences in ethnic origin between Arabs and Jews undergoing HTx in Israel may contribute to differences in long-term ...
Yael Peled+8 more
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Surgical treatment of multiple echinococcosis of left ventricle
We describe a rare case of surgical management of multiple echinococcosis of left ventricle.
Jamalbek I. Ashimov+4 more
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How small is too small? A systematic review of center volume and outcome after cardiac transplantation [PDF]
Background—The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between the volume of cardiac transplantation procedures performed in a center and the outcome after cardiac transplantation.
Gardner, R.S.+6 more
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Frequency of detection of congenital heart diseases in different regions of Kyrgyz Republic
In this article, we present preliminary results of screening for congenital heart diseases (CHD) in Kyrgyz Republic. Pilot project for early diagnostics of CHD, launched in this year, shows initial results of screening in remote areas of our country.
Taalaibek Z. Kudaiberdiev+4 more
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The heart transplantation [PDF]
The article reviews history, indication and follow-up after heart transplantation, including the mechanical assist devices. Various complications of posttransplant follow-up are mentioned, e.g. rejection, infection, vasculopathy, meta-bolic disorders, hypertension or malignities. Pharmacotherapy used for immunosuppression is discussed.
Jiří Vítovec+2 more
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