Optimizing lens and organ dose evaluation in head CT examinations using monte carlo simulation: influence of gantry tilt and scan range. [PDF]
Katsunuma Y, Sato K, Hasegawa T, Koba Y.
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Objective JAK inhibitors (JAKi) have shown promising effects in early‐phase studies of systemic sclerosis (SSc). We aimed to assess the safety and explore the effectiveness of JAKi compared to conventional immunosuppressants in SSc. Methods A longitudinal retrospective study of the European Scleroderma Trials and Research Group (EUSTAR) cohort was ...
Stefano Di Donato +27 more
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Patient-specific organ dose calculation using automatic segmentation and extension of CT scans. [PDF]
Morató S +7 more
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Organ dose and total effective dose of whole-body CT in multiple myeloma patients. [PDF]
Hemke R +4 more
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Objective Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) significantly impacts employment capacity. This study aimed to investigate the impact of burden of disease activity, damage, and treatment on employment outcomes and transitions in patients with SLE. Methods Using data from a single center, we analyzed employment transitions, adjusted mean disease activity ...
Javier Mencia‐Ledo +4 more
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The Impact of Presumed Consent Legislation on Cadaveric Organ Donation: A Cross Country Study [PDF]
In the U.S., Great Britain, and in many other countries, the gap between the demand and the supply of human organs for transplantation is on the rise, despite the efforts of governments and health agencies to promote donor registration. In some countries
Alberto Abadie, Sebastien Gay
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A feasibility study of sexual organ-dose sparing volumetric modulated arc therapy in female low rectal cancer patients treated with three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy. [PDF]
Downes MH +11 more
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Organ dose conversion coefficients calculated for Korean pediatric and adult voxel phantoms exposed to external photon fields. [PDF]
Lee C +5 more
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Clinical Characteristics and Concordance of Anti‐MDA5 Antibodies: A Multicenter Australian Study
Objective In Australia, anti‐MDA5 antibodies are exclusively tested by a line immunoblot assay (LIA). The clinical concordance of an LIA‐positive anti‐MDA5 result is unclear. We aimed to describe the clinical features and determine the clinical concordance of patients with anti‐MDA5 antibodies. Methods Electronic records of a multisite cohort (patients
Syed B. Ali +11 more
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Objective To characterize the prevalence and correlates of dietary supplement use, identify commonly used supplements, and evaluate potential supplement–medication interactions among adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods We analyzed cross‐sectional data from 451 adults in the Approaches to Positive, Patient‐centered Experiences of ...
Sarah L. Patterson +7 more
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