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Head‐to‐Head Comparison of Four Ultrasound Elastography Techniques in Detecting Advanced Fibrosis

Portal Hypertension &Cirrhosis, EarlyView.
Elastography is an important noninvasive method for diagnosing advanced fibrosis (AF); however, evidence remains insufficient, particularly regarding acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) techniques. This prospective mulitcenter study concludes that vibration controlled transient elastography (VCTE) demonstrates superior diagnostic performance to ...
Jiahao Han, Lichen Chu, Lixin Yang, Kexin Lou, Guangbin Dou, Huiming Shen, Xiaojun Cheng, Zuowei Bao, Jia Li   +8 more
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Acuaporinas, implicaciones en modelos patológicos, de tratamiento y rol clínico [PDF]

, 2015
Aquaporins are a group of membrane integral proteins which structure and function start´s from the simple concept of the transmembrane fluid movement, however the complexion of its utility it´s beginning to rise in comprehension.
Acha Torrez, Rafael de, Dolz Tejerina, Vladimir, Dolz Tejerina, Helmut   +2 more
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Variation in measuring and ophthalmic factors correlating with central corneal thickness in the Northern Finland birth cohort eye study

Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To assess the correlation between optical coherence tomography (OCT) and ultrasound pachymetry (USP) as methods for analysing central corneal thickness (CCT) and to evaluate ophthalmic factors affecting CCT. Methods The eyes of 3070 subjects of the Northern Finland Birth Cohort (NFBC) were examined at the age of 45–49 years.
Tuomas Qvist, Oona Ahokas, Johanna Liinamaa, Ville Saarela   +3 more
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CENTRAL DIABETES INSIPIDOUS AS A DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGE IN AN INFANT WITH SEPTO-OPTIC DYSPLASIA AND DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY : A CASE REPORT

Excellence in Pediatrics Abstracts
Introduction: Septo-optic dysplasia (SOD) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by optic nerve hypoplasia, hypothalamic–pituitary axis dysfunction, and midline brain anomalies. Central diabetes insipidus (DI) is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening manifestation, particularly in early infancy, where delayed recognition can result in ...
Jesus Sebastian Luna Medrano, Maylin Abigail Matienzo Rafael, Astrid Geraldine Carrión Cuellar, Carlos Rojas Arana, Eliany León Figueredo, Isabela Jimenez Isaza, Paolo Augusto Romero Merino   +6 more
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Evaluation of a portable glucometer for blood glucose measurement in juvenile green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas)

Australian Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Blood glucose is a key physiological indicator in sea turtles, but its measurement in field settings can be challenging. Portable point‐of‐care (POC) glucometers offer practicality, yet their agreement with reference laboratory methods has not been established for juvenile green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) from the Southwestern Atlantic.
YAA Pérez, MG Chenard, G Martinez‐Souza, VHS Ney, K Russano, J de Menezes Paes, VZ Lemos, BA de Freitas, KM de Souza, JVM da Silva, T Gião, LV dos Santos, C de Freitas Campos, MA Helayel, ET Mársico, NX de Alencar, KVGC da Silva   +16 more
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Ultrasonography in chronic lithium nephropathy: a case report [PDF]

, 2019
Lithium has always been used as a first-choice therapy in bipolar disorders. However, its therapeutic index is restricted by placing patients at risk of potential nephrotoxic effects ranging from polyuria, to Insipid Nephrogenic Diabetes, to chronic ...
Conte, Giuseppe, Provenzano, Michele, De Nicola, Luca, Nappi, Felice, Minutolo, Roberto, Borrelli, Silvio, Iodice, Carmela, Garofalo, Carlo, Di Cerbo, Arcangelo   +8 more
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Challenges in Diagnosing Central Adrenal Insufficiency in Children: Cortisol‐Stimulating Tests are Safe and Often Required

Clinical Endocrinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The accuracy and safety of cortisol‐stimulating tests (CSTs) for assessing hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis integrity, including the diagnosis of central adrenal insufficiency (CAI), in children remain uncertain. Although these tests can simultaneously evaluate cortisol and growth hormone secretion, the present study ...
Mariana Peduti Halah, Ana Carolina Maia Teodózio, Davi Casale Aragon, Paula Conde Lamparelli Elias, Margaret de Castro, Ayrton Custodio Moreira, Sonir Rauber Antonini   +6 more
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Wearable Electronic Monitoring of Vital Signs in Hospitalised Adults: A Nursing Focused Scoping Review of Clinical, Economic and Implementation Outcomes

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To synthesise evidence on wearable devices for continuous vital signs monitoring in adult hospital inpatients, focusing on clinical effectiveness, nursing perspectives, workflow impact, patient experience and resource implications. Design Scoping review.
Sian Myfanwy Shaw, Sophie Bethan Shaw, Gillian Janes   +2 more
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Tratamentul donatorilor potenţiali de rinichi [PDF]

, 2003
Rezumat. Luând în consideraţie faptul, că în instituţiile medicale sunt diagnosticaţi un număr anumit de donatori potenţiali de organe, tratamentul adecvat al acestor pacienţi are o importanţă majoră pentru prelevare şi transplantare. Odată ce a
Gaibu, Sergiu, Romanciuc, Grigore, Tănase, Adrian, Gaur, Ashwini, Codreanu, Igor   +4 more
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“Not Lower Class, Lazy Class”: Food Loathing as Class Abjection and Distinction via Instagram Comments on Mama J. Rae's Lunchbox‐Packing Video

Journal of Sociolinguistics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article examines 4206 Instagram comments on a lunchbox‐packing video posted by Mama J. Rae, who self‐identifies as a “lower middle class wife.” Her excessive use of processed foods and sugary beverages provokes negative responses, many of which explicitly connect her lunchbox‐packing practices to class identity.
Hanwool Choe
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