Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in Chinese adolescents [PDF]
Since national figures on the occurrence of metabolic syndrome among Chinese adolescents are lacking, this study aims to estimate its prevalence and distribution among Chinese youngsters.
Yang, X. +6 more
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Cyclic 2.5D Perceptual Loss for Cross‐Modal 3D Medical Image Synthesis: T1w MRI to Tau PET
The proposed deep learning framework for estimating regional [18F]flortaucipir tau PET SUVRs from 3D T1w MRI. To this end, we introduce two technical innovations: a cyclic 2.5D perceptual loss with alternating neuroanatomical plane wise optimization, and a by manufacturer PET SUVR standardization that reduces inter scanner variability.
Junho Moon +4 more
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General practitioners' perceptions of chronic fatigue syndrome and beliefs about its management, compared with irritable bowel syndrome: qualitative study [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: To compare general practitioners' perceptions of chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome and to consider the implications of their perceptions for treatment.
Tom Sensky +11 more
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ABSTRACT Prior research has documented treponematosis at a single site in Mainland Southeast Asia from northern Vietnam dated to the early agricultural transition (~4000–3500 bp). To date, no other cases in Southeast Asia's prehistory have been identified.
Melandri Vlok +15 more
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Reduced-complexity syndrome-based TTCM decoding [PDF]
The iterative decoder of Turbo Trellis Coded Modulation (TTCM) exchanges extrinsic information between the constituent TCM decoders, which imposes a high computational complexity at the receiver. Therefore we conceive the syndrome-based block decoding of
Ng, Soon Xin +2 more
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Combined Left Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve and Phrenic Nerve Palsy: A Rare Presentation of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm [PDF]
Hoarseness of voice due to Vocal Cord Palsy (VCP) resulting from aortic aneurysm is a rare entity. Hoarseness due to left Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve (RLN) paralysis caused by identifiable cardiovascular disease has been described as Ortner's syndrome or
Pradosh Kumar Sarangi +4 more
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We present contrast‐enhanced CT images of the neck and chest from a gentleman in his 70s who presented with fever, malaise, and left knee pain. He was diagnosed with septic arthritis and Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia. During admission, he developed new‐onset hoarseness. Flexible laryngoscopy confirmed left vocal cord palsy.
Shrotriya Sen +2 more
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Parent and self-report health-related quality of life measures in young patients with Tourette syndrome [PDF]
Tourette syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by tics and comorbid behavioral problems. This study compared child- and parent-reported quality of life and everyday functioning.
C. Luoni +39 more
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The Concise Guide to PHARMACOLOGY 2025/26: Ion channels
The Concise Guide to Pharmacology 2025/26 marks the seventh edition in this series of biennial publications in the British Journal of Pharmacology. Presented in landscape format, the guide provides a comparative overview of the pharmacology of drug target families. The concise nature of the Concise Guide refers to the style of presentation, being clear,
Stephen P. H. Alexander +86 more
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Down syndrome, paternal age and education: comparison of California and the Czech Republic [PDF]
Background: The association between maternal age and risk of Down syndrome has been repeatedly shown in various populations. However, the effect of paternal age and education of parents has not been frequently studied.
Hynek Pikhart +5 more
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