A comparative study of the diagnostic value of contrast-enhanced breast MR imaging and mammography on patients with BI-RADS 3-5 microcalcifications. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 OBJECTIVE: To retrospectively investigate the diagnostic value of breast MRI in patients with BI-RADS 3-5 microcalcifications in mammography. METHODS: Eighty-four patients with BI-RADS 3-5 microcalcifications on mammography underwent breast MR exams ...
Erni Li +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Machine‐Learning‐Guided Analysis of Breast Tumor Malignancy Based on Nuclear Morphological Features
Advanced Intelligent Discovery, EarlyView.Through statistical and machine learning approaches, we evaluate a clinically relevant dataset comprising more than 500 instances of patient breast tumor nuclei with 10 size and shape features. Our study underscores the significance of nuclear morphological features as potential breast tumor malignancy biomarkers and their combined use with statistical
Aditi Birwadkar +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Use of computer-aided detection (CAD) tools in screening mammography: a multidisciplinary investigation [PDF]
, 2005 We summarise a set of analyses and studies conducted to assess the effects of the use of a computer-aided detection (CAD) tool in breast screening. We have used an interdisciplinary approach that combines: (a) statistical analyses inspired by reliability
Alberdi, E. +6 more
core +1 more source
Cancer Communications, EarlyView.Abstract Background The standard adjuvant chemotherapy for early‐stage, high‐risk breast cancer includes anthracyclines and taxanes. While anthracycline‐based regimens have proven effective in human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)‐positive breast cancer, their efficacy may be reduced in HER2‐negative patients due to the lack of co ...
Yu Song +6 more
wiley +1 more source
Neuronal surface and intracellular antibody testing in patients with long‐term epilepsy
Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.Abstract Objective We aimed to investigate the frequency of neuronal surface and intracellular antibodies in individuals with long‐term epilepsy and the associated clinical and laboratory characteristics. Methods We tested sera from 223 patients with epilepsy without signs of autoimmune encephalitis and 12 patients with epilepsy and a subacute onset of
Nancy Watanabe +9 more
wiley +1 more source
Non-participation in breast screening in Denmark: Sociodemographic determinants
BMC Public HealthBackground Internationally, non-participation in breast screening increased with decreasing level of education indicating importance of information campaigns to enhance awareness of screening.
My von Euler-Chelpin +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Extrapelvic Endometriosis Involving Pudendal and Sciatic Nerve Causing Obturator Muscle Atrophy
Journal of the Belgian Society of RadiologyTeaching point: Extrapelvic endometriosis involving pudendal and sciatic nerve may be a cause of lower limb pain.
Ottavia Battaglia +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Mammography screening in Greece: an exploratory survey of women’s views, experiences and behaviours. [PDF]
, 2012 Background: Internationally, breast cancer comprises 29% of all cancer incidences. In Greece, 1,500-1,800women die annually from breast cancer out of the 4,000 who are affected.
Cox, K +3 more
core +1 more source
Does mammographic screening and a negative result affect attitudes towards future breast screening? [PDF]
, 2001 OBJECTIVES:To investigate the impact of an experience of a benign mammographic result on intention to seek medical help immediately in the case of breast abnormalities, and on intentions and thoughts about future participation in screening.
Boer, H. +2 more
core +4 more sources
International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.What's New? Sarcopenia is highly prevalent and associated with adverse outcomes in cancer survivors. However, evidence regarding the role of sarcopenia in the general population as a potential risk factor for cancer development is scarce. This prospective cohort study investigated the association of sarcopenia with the incidence of 19 cancers in a ...
Panagiotis Filis +8 more
wiley +1 more source