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Validation of nonrigid image registration using finite-element methods: application to breast MR images. [PDF]

, 2003
This paper presents a novel method for validation of nonrigid medical image registration. This method is based on the simulation of physically plausible, biomechanical tissue deformations using finite-element methods. Applying a range of displacements to
Leach, MO, Leach, M O, Hill, DLG, Hill, D L G, Degenhard, A, Hawkes, DJ, Hose, D R, Castellano-Smith, AD, Schnabel, J A; id_orcid, Schnabel, JA, Hose, DR, Tanner, C, Castellano-Smith, A D, Hawkes, D J   +13 more
core   +1 more source

Faecal microbiota transplantation: a regulatory hurdle?

BMC Gastroenterology, 2017
During faecal microbiota transplantation, stool from a healthy donor is transplanted to treat a variety of dysbiosis-associated gut diseases. Competent authorities are faced with the challenge to provide adequate regulation.
Frederick Verbeke, Yorick Janssens, Evelien Wynendaele, Bart De Spiegeleer   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Genetic Diversity of Androdioecious Osmanthus fragrans (Oleaceae) Cultivars Using Microsatellite Markers

Applications in Plant Sciences, 2013
Premise of the study: For cultivar classification, identification, and genetic improvement, microsatellite markers were developed to analyze the genetic diversity of androdioecious Osmanthus fragrans cultivars.
Yifan Duan, Xianrong Wang, Qibai Xiang, Lili Liang, Xuexia Li, Yulian Liu, Meng Li   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparing survival outcomes for cervical cancer based on the 2014 and 2018 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics staging systems

Scientific Reports, 2021
The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) cervical cancer staging system was modified in 2018, introducing new stage IB subdivisions and new lymph node status considerations in stage IIIC.
Wonkyo Shin, Tae Young Ham, Young Ran Park, Myong Cheol Lim, Young-Joo Won   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Characterising the volume and variation of multiple urgent suspected cancer referrals in England, April 2013–March 2018: a national cohort study

BMJ Open
Objectives To establish a methodology to categorise urgent suspected cancer (USC) referrals in England and use these categories to understand individual patient referral patterns by demographic characteristics, financial year and referral pathway.Design ...
Brian D Nicholson, Nicola Cooper, Laura Webster, Thomas Round, Carolynn Gildea, Kirstin Roberts, Ben Sharpless   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Characterisation of adult patients with neuroendocrine neoplasms and their journey to diagnosis

BJC Reports
Background Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) are rare and often present with non-specific symptoms. Diagnostic delays of 4 years or more have been reported in patient surveys, primarily attributed to low recognition of symptoms and multiple primary care ...
Busani Ndlela, Ruth Swann, Georgios Lyratzopoulos, Sally Vernon, Brian Rous, Sean McPhail, Greg Rubin   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Early Body Mass Index z‐Score Change and Resolution of Severe Malnutrition in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia in a Low‐Income Setting: A Prospective Single‐Arm Extension Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) in low‐income settings are at risk of severe malnutrition, but optimal nutritional management has not been established. We evaluated an intensified ready‐to‐use therapeutic food (RUTF) regimen in children with persistent severe malnutrition after initial treatment and assessed whether early ...
Safiya Gambo, Shehu Umar Abdullahi, Hassan Adam Murtala, Halima Kabir, Khadija A. Shamsu, Sari A. Acra, Virginia A. Stallings, Mark Rodeghier, Michael R. DeBaun, Lauren J. Klein   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The use of outcome data from quality registries to learn and improve; a Dutch nationwide quantitative analysis in five disease areas

BMC Health Services Research
Background Clinical quality registries (CQR) aid in measuring, collecting and monitoring outcome data but it is still unknown how these data are used by hospitals to improve the quality of care.
Stacey R. Slingerland, Lise A. M. Moers, Niki M. Medendorp, Paul B. van der Nat, Lineke Derks, Marijke J. C. Timmermans, Nicolette de Keizer, Marc ten Dam, Geke Denissen, Dennis van Veghel   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cohort profile: the National Congenital Anomaly Registration Dataset in England

BMJ Open
Purpose The National Congenital Anomaly and Rare Disease Registration Service (NCARDRS), part of National Disease Registration Service in National Health Service England, quality assures, curates and analyses individual data on the pregnancies, fetuses ...
Danielle Martin, Sarah Stevens, John Broggio, Chloe Johnson, Kate M Fleming, Ben Wreyford, Sylvia Stoianova, Gabriella Melis, Ewoma Obaro, Jennifer M. Broughan, Kay Randall, Nicholas Aldridge, Donna Gibbard   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Central Nervous System Tumors Among Infants in Canada: A Report From CYP‐C

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Central nervous system (CNS) tumors in infants are rare, pose unique clinical challenges, and lack large‐scale evidence‐based data to guide management. This study seeks to describe CNS tumors in Canadian infants and to compare their outcomes with those of older children.
Samuel Sassine, Hallie Coltin, Sylvia Cheng, Lucie Lafay‐Cousin, Vanan Issai Magimairajan, Craig Erker, Stéphanie Vairy, Lynette Bowes, Adam Fleming, Donna Johnston, Sarah McKillop, Roona Sinha, Julie Bennett, Christina Coleman, Laura Wheaton, Shayna Zelcer, Samuele Renzi, Thai Hoa Tran   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source