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Prevalence and breed predisposition for thoracolumbar intervertebral disc disease in cats [PDF]

, 2016
Objectives The objective was to evaluate the prevalence and possible breed predilections for thoracolumbar intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in cats. Methods Medical records and imaging studies of cats diagnosed with thoracolumbar IVDD between January ...
De Decker, S, Volk, H A, Warner, A-S
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The role of supine imaging in assessing failure of pelvic compensation and its impact on surgical outcomes in patients with adult spinal deformity

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Aims This study aims to investigate the impacts of failure of pelvic compensation (FPC), as determined by variations in spinopelvic alignment during the transition from the supine to the upright position, on surgical outcomes in patients with adult ...
Dongfan Wang, Wei Wang, Yu Wang, Chao Kong, Shuaikang Wang, Xiaolong Chen, Shibao Lu   +6 more
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Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Patients With Osteosarcoma: Local Control Outcomes With Dosimetric Analysis

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Osteosarcoma is a radioresistant tumor that may benefit from stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for locoregional control in metastatic/recurrent disease. We report institutional practice patterns, outcomes, toxicity, and failures in osteosarcoma patients treated with SBRT.
Jenna Kocsis, Shauna R. Campbell, Jonathan Jang, Eashwar Somasundaram, Chandana A. Reddy, Jacob G. Scott, Lilyana Angelov, Peter M. Anderson, Matteo Trucco, Zachary Burke, Lukas Nystrom, Nathan Mesko, Anthony Magnelli, Erin S. Murphy   +13 more
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Development and validation of a nomogram to predict the unfavorable outcomes in elderly patients undergoing lumbar fusion surgery for degenerative disease

BMC Surgery
Objective Failure to understand long-term quality of life and functional outcomes hinders effective decision making and prognostication. Therefore, the study aims to predict and analyse the unfavorable outcomes (FOs) in elderly patients undergoing lumbar
Peng Cui, Shuaikang Wang, Haojie Zhang, Peng Wang, Xiaolong Chen, Chao Kong, Shibao Lu   +6 more
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Construction and validation of augmented reality navigation system based on visual tracking guide template in spinal surgery

Chinese Journal of Contemporary Neurology and Neurosurgery
Objective To construct an augmented reality (AR) navigation system model based on visual tracking guide template during pedicle screw placement, and to evaluate the application value of the model. Methods A visual tracking guide template was designed and
ZHANG Pei⁃hai, SUN Zhen⁃xing, ZHANG Kai, GUO Yi, CHEN Gang, YANG Xue⁃jun   +5 more
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Clinical and molecular features and therapeutic perspectives of spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress type 1 [PDF]

, 2015
Spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress (SMARD1) is an autosomal recessive neuromuscular disease caused by mutations in the IGHMBP2 gene, encoding the immunoglobulin μ-binding protein 2, leading to motor neuron degeneration.
Corti, Stefania, Parente, Valeria, Porro, Francesca, Rinchetti, Paola, Vanoli, Fiammetta   +4 more
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Lifestyle Behaviors and Cardiotoxic Treatment Risks in Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Higher doses of anthracyclines and heart‐relevant radiotherapy increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. This study assessed CVD and CVD risk factors among adult childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) across cardiotoxic treatment risk groups and examined associations between lifestyle behaviors and treatment risks.
Ruijie Li, Raquel Revuelta Iniesta, Alan R. Barker, Dimitris Vlachopoulos, Tomáš Sláma, Christina Schindera, Fabiën N. Belle   +6 more
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Advancing the timing of drainage removal: a comprehensive analysis of different drainage removal criteria in patients undergoing short-level lumbar fusion surgery

BMC Surgery
Objective To specifically evaluate the safety and benefit of different drainage removal criteria (50 ml and 100 ml per 24 h) in patients undergoing short-level lumbar fusion surgery.
Peng Cui, Di Han, Xiao-Long Chen, Peng Wang, Shi-Bao Lu   +4 more
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A Systematic Review of Evidence on the Clinical Effectiveness of Surveillance Imaging in Children With Medulloblastoma and Ependymoma

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Surveillance imaging aims to detect tumour relapse before symptoms develop, but it's unclear whether earlier detection of relapse leads to better outcomes in children and young people (CYP) with medulloblastoma and ependymoma. This systematic review aims to identify relevant literature to determine the efficacy of surveillance magnetic ...
Lucy Shepherd, Melissa Taylor, Helen Fulbright, Bob Phillips   +3 more
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A Five-year Study of Spinal Disorders among Patients Presenting to the National Trauma Center of Nepal: An Observational Study

Journal of Nepal Medical Association
Introduction: Spinal cord injuries result in severe neurological impairments and disabilities. With an estimated 15.4 million cases globally in 2021, spinal cord injuries are more common in low- and middle-income countries, yet research in these areas ...
Badri Rijal, Min Chandra Adhikari, Suzit Bhusal, Reshika Shrestha, Ashlesha Chaudhary, Dipendra Pandey, Mandish Prasad Phuyal, Akanshya Prasai, Aashutosh Chaudhary   +8 more
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