Nuclear medicine procedures and the evaluation of male sexual organs: a short review [PDF]
Sexuality consists of three aspects that are interrelated and inseparable, biological, physiological and social. The biological aspect considers the individual's capability to give and to receive pleasure.
Adenilson de Souza da Fonseca +39 more
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Transient hypercortisolism and symptomatic hyperthyroidism associated to primary hyperparathyroidism in an elderly patient: case report and literature review. [PDF]
Background: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is often found on routine blood tests, at a relatively asymptomatic stage. However many studies suggest different systemic effects related to PHPT, which could be enhanced by an abnormal cortisol release due
Armanini, Decio +6 more
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99mTc-MIBI Lung Scintigraphy in the Assessment of Pulmonary Involvement in Interstitial Lung Disease and Its Comparison With Pulmonary Function Tests and High-Resolution Computed Tomography: A Preliminary Study [PDF]
The differentiation of active inflammatory processes from an inactive form of the disease is of great value in the management of interstitial lung disease (ILD).
Assadi, M. +6 more
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Purpose123I-2β-Carbomethoxy-3β-(4-iodophenyl)-N-(3-fluoropropyl) nortropane (123I-FP-CIT) dopamine transporter single photon emission computed tomography (DAT SPECT) and 123I-metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) myocardial scintigraphy can be used to assist in
S. Shimizu +9 more
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Effect of Saffron (Crocus Sativus) Administration on Kidney Function in Normal Cats as Determined by Use of 99mTc-DTPA Renal Scintigraphy [PDF]
Objective- To evaluate and compare kidney function with and without saffron administration and consider the diuretic and nephroprotective effects of aqueous extract of this substance in normal cats.
Darioush Vosough +2 more
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Misdiagnosis of hereditary amyloidosis as AL (Primary) amyloidosis [PDF]
Background: Hereditary, autosomal dominant amyloidosis, caused by mutations in the genes encoding transthyretin, fibrinogen A -chain, lysozyme, or apolipoprotein A-I, is thought to be extremely rare and is not routinely included in the differential ...
Booth, D.R. +7 more
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Lewy body-related disorders are characterized by the presence of Lewy bodies and Lewy neurites, which have abnormal aggregations of α-synuclein in the nigral and extranigral areas, including in the heart.
E. Chung, Sang Jin Kim
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The many faces of osteomyelitis : a pictorial review [PDF]
The purpose of this pictorial review is to present an overview of the radioclinical features of osteomyelitis. The presentation of the disease may vary depending on the clinical stage (acute, subacute and chronic), the pathogenesis of the infection and ...
Desimpel, Julie +2 more
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Total Parathyroidectomy with Subcutaneous Parathyroid Forearm Autotransplantation in the Treatment of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism: A Single-Center Experience. [PDF]
Introduction Secondary hyperparathyroidism is common in chronic kidney disease. Parathyroidectomy is indicated in refractory hyperparathyroidism when medical treatments and so the parathyroid hormone levels cannot be lowered to acceptable values without
Casella, Claudio +6 more
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Delayed gastric emptying time in adult cerebral falciparum malaria [PDF]
Objective: We hypothesize that upper gastrointestinal symptoms in cerebral malaria are due to gastric motordysfunction. But gastric motility studies in cerebral malaria are scarce.Methods: We determined gastric emptying half-time (GET½) of liquid meals ...
M.K. Mohapatra , P.C. Dash , S.C. Mohapatro & R.N. Mishra
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