Joint UK societies' 2014 consensus statement on renal denervation for resistant hypertension. [PDF]
Resistant hypertension continues to pose a major challenge to clinicians worldwide and has serious implications for patients who are at increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality with this diagnosis.
Matson, M +31 more
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Application of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in renal space-occupying lesion puncture biopsy
Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the utility of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in percutaneous renal space-occupying lesion puncture biopsy.
Zhi-Ying Jia +3 more
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Early discharge after paediatric liver biopsy: A prospective observational study
Abstract Objective To evaluate the safety of early discharge after percutaneous liver biopsy (PLB) in children using prospective bleeding risk stratification. Methods In this prospective observational cohort study, paediatric patients scheduled for PLB were stratified into low‐ and high‐risk groups based on bleeding history and laboratory values.
Fie Brantbjerg Tinning +4 more
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Ultrasound-guided percutaneous renal biopsy: Free-hand versus puncture attachment
Objective Ultrasound-guided percutaneous renal biopsy is a common diagnostic tool for renal disease. This study investigated the safety and efficiency of free-hand and puncture attachment approaches for ultrasound-guided percutaneous renal biopsy ...
Yingzi Lv +14 more
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Intelligent Continuum Micromachines in Complex Confined Spaces
The cover depicts a conceptual design for an intelligent continuum micromachine entering a target capsule used in fusion‐energy research through its slender gas‐fill tube. By combining route‐adaptive deformation, embedded sensing, and a functional end effector, the robot could inspect hidden defects, assess local conditions, and support localized ...
Huayang Sai +7 more
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Advent of NK3R Antagonists for the Treatment of Menopausal Hot Flushes: A Narrative Review
ABSTRACT The menopause transition is marked by symptoms predominantly attributed to declining oestrogen levels. Approximately 80% of women experience associated symptoms, and 25% experience severe symptoms. The commonest are vasomotor symptoms (VMS), collectively referring to hot flushes and/or night sweats.
Aaran H. Patel +5 more
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Future of the Renal Biopsy: Time to Change the Conventional Modality Using Nanotechnology
At the present time, imaging guided renal biopsy is used to provide diagnoses in most types of primary and secondary renal diseases. It has been claimed that renal biopsy can provide a link between diagnosis of renal disease and its pathological ...
Hamid Tayebi Khosroshahi +4 more
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Interventional oncology in children: Where are we now?
Abstract Paediatric Interventional Oncology (IO) lags behind adult IO due to a scarcity of specific outcome data. The suboptimal way to evolve this field is relying heavily on adult experiences. The distinct tumour types prevalent in children, such as extracranial germ cell tumours, sarcomas, and neuroblastoma, differ strongly from those found in ...
Premal Amrishkumar Patel +1 more
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Percutaneous renal biopsy utilizing real time, ultrasonic guidance and a semiautomated biopsy device [PDF]
Percutaneous renal biopsy is a fundamental diagnostic technique in clinical nephrology. Since its introduction in 1951 [1], there have been several descriptions of the technique with refinements of the procedure, more recently employing ultrasonic ...
Taub, Kenneth J. +3 more
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International Journal of Organ Transplantation Medicine
Background: The gold standard for investigating the cause of renal graft dysfunction is renal biopsy. How-ever, as this procedure is invasive and has inherent risks, its safety must be established. Objective: To determine the safety of percutaneous renal
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