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Operating theatre time, where does it all go? A prospective observational study [PDF]

, 2014
Objective To assess the accuracy of surgeons and anaesthetists in predicting the time it will take them to complete an operation or procedure and therefore explain some of the difficulties encountered in operating theatre scheduling.
Brogan, Kit, Donovan, Jason, Patel, Sandeep, Tan, Ruth, Travis, Elizabeth, Woodhouse, Sarah   +5 more
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Novel CT radiomics models for the postoperative prediction of early recurrence of resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma: A single‐center retrospective study in China

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To assess the predictive capability of CT radiomics features for early recurrence (ER) of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Methods Postoperative PDAC patients were retrospectively selected, all of whom had undergone preoperative CT imaging and surgery. Both patients with resectable or borderline‐resectable pancreatic cancer met
Xinze Du, Yongsu Ma, Kexin Wang, Xiejian Zhong, Jianxin Wang, Xiaodong Tian, Xiaoying Wang, Yinmo Yang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Risk of critical illness among patients with solid cancers: a population-based observational study of 118,541 adults [PDF]

, 2015
Importance: Critical illness may be a potential determinant of cancer outcomes and geographic variations, but its role has not been described before. Objective: To determine the incidence of admission to intensive care units (ICUs) within 2 years ...
Kinsella, John, McLoone, Philip, Morrison, David S., Puxty, Kathryn, Quasim, Tara, Sloan, Billy   +5 more
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DICOM attribute manipulation tool: Easily change frame of reference, series instance, and SOP instance UID

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose In radiation oncology, the integration and registration of multiple imaging modalities is a crucial aspect of the diagnosis and treatment planning process. These images are often inherently registered, a useful feature in most cases, but possibly a hindrance when registration modifications are required.
Brian M. Anderson, Casey Bojechko
wiley   +1 more source

AAPM Task Group No. 249.B—Essentials and guidelines for clinical medical physics residency training program

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract The establishment of guidelines and curriculum standards for medical physics residency training is a critical component of setting expectations and competencies for the profession. Since the last publication of these standards, residency training has become integrated into the eligibility criteria for most medical physics certification bodies.
Jonathon A. Nye, Joseph P. Dugas, William D. Erwin, David P. Gierga, Darryl G. Kaurin, Stephanie M. Leon, Ho‐Ling Anthony Liu, Zheng Feng Lu, Alphonso W. Magri, Lynn N. Rill, Leah K. Schubert, Beth A. Schueler, Irina Vergalasova, John Vetter, Brian D. Wichman, Amy Shu‐Jung Yu, Dandan Zheng   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhanced recovery after surgery [PDF]

, 2015
Enhanced Recovery or Fast Track Recovery after Surgery protocols (ERAS) have significantly changed perioperative care following colorectal surgery and are promoted as reducing the stress response to surgery.
Horgan, Paul G., McMillan, Donald C., McSorley, Stephen T., Watt, David G.   +3 more
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Very High‐Frequency Oscillations in Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: Identifying the Epileptogenic Zone

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the reliability of very high‐frequency oscillations (VHFOs, 500–2000 Hz) as biomarkers in identifying the epileptogenic zone (EZ) in mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) patients. Methods We reviewed 19 MTLE patients who underwent stereo‐electroencephalography‐guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation.
Stéphane Jean, Yihai Dai, Yan Cui, Donghuo Deng, Zhe Qian, Panashe Tevin Tagu, Weitao Chen, Weihong Liu, Xiaoqiang Wei, Xinrong Fang, Shiwei Song   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical specialty training in UK undergraduate medical schools: A retrospective observational study [PDF]

, 2019
Objectives: To determine if increased exposure to clinical specialties at medical school is associated with increased interest in pursuing that specialty as a career after foundation training. Design: A retrospective observational study.
Alexander, Emma C, Bulsara, Max, Burford, Charlotte, Emery, Alexander W, McDonnell, Angus J, Vaidya, Hrisheekesh J   +5 more
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Association of Higher Levels of High‐Sensitivity C‐Reactive Protein With Future Development of Psoriatic Arthritis in Psoriasis: A Prospective Cohort Study

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective We aimed to assess whether high‐sensitivity C‐reactive protein (hsCRP) levels could predict the development of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in patients with psoriasis. Methods We analyzed data from a prospective cohort of patients with psoriasis without PsA at enrollment.
Lihi Eder, Xianwei Li, Vinod Chandran, Cheryl F. Rosen, Richard J. Cook, Dafna D. Gladman   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The human kindness curriculum: An innovative preclinical initiative to highlight kindness and empathy in medicine. [PDF]

, 2019
BackgroundPrior studies have shown a marked drop in empathy among students during their third (clinical) year of medical school. Curricula developed to address this problem have varied greatly in content and have not always been subjected to validated ...
Chen, Yanjun, Clayma, Ralph, Kheriaty, Aaron, Pham, Tiffany, Shapiro, Johanna, Youm, Julie   +5 more
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