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Analysis of the Active Measurement Systems of the Thoracic Range of Movements of the Spine: A Systematic Review and a Meta-Analysis

Sensors, 2022
(1) Objective: to analyze current active noninvasive measurement systems of the thoracic range of movements of the spine. (2) Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed that included observational or clinical trial studies published in
Pablo Esteban-González, Eleuterio A. Sánchez-Romero, Jorge Hugo Villafañe   +2 more
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Functional organisation of anterior thoracic stretch receptors in the deep-sea isopod Bathynomus doederleini: Behavioural, morphological and physiological studies [PDF]

, 2001
The relationship between segmental mobility and the organisation of thoracic stretch receptors was examined in the deep-sea isopod Bathynomus doederleini, which shows a developed adaptive behaviour during digging. The movements of segments during digging
Sekiguchi, Hideo, Niida, Akiyoshi, Ohata, Ayako, Okada, Yoshinori, Iwasaki, Masazumi   +4 more
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Asian perspective in surgery: thoracic surgery in Turkey

, 2016
Turkey with a population of 78 million is located between Asia and Europe geographically and culturally. There are 577 active pure thoracic surgeon and 37 thoracic surgery teaching units.
Turna, Akif
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Lorlatinib‐Containing Therapy for MYCN‐Amplified, ALK‐Mutated Neuroblastoma With Bulky Leptomeningeal Relapse: A Case Report

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Central nervous system (CNS) relapse of neuroblastoma carries a poor prognosis, and craniospinal irradiation (CSI) poses substantial long‐term toxicity in young children. We report a toddler with MYCN‐amplified neuroblastoma harboring somatic ALK R1275Q who developed extensive leptomeningeal relapse with paraplegia.
Jinwoo Kim, Minji Kim, Nani Jung, Sung Eun Kim, Ji Yoon Kim, Mi Ae Chu, Jung Eun Kwon, Yeo Hyang Kim, So Mi Lee, Ki‐Su Park, Jeong Eun Lee, Ye Jee Shim   +11 more
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Multi-Level Oncological Management of a Rare, Combined Mediastinal Tumor: A Case Report

Current Oncology
Malignant mediastinal tumors are a group representing some of the most demanding oncological challenges for early, multi-level, and successful management.
Vasileios Theocharidis, Thomas Rallis, Apostolos Gogakos, Dimitrios Paliouras, Achilleas Lazopoulos, Meropi Koutourini, Myrto Tzinevi, Aikaterini Vildiridi, Prokopios Dimopoulos, Dimitrios Kasarakis, Panagiotis Kousidis, Anastasia Nikolaidou, Paraskevas Vrochidis, Maria Mironidou-Tzouveleki, Nikolaos Barbetakis   +14 more
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Diagnostic accuracy of mediastinal width measurement on posteroanterior and anteroposterior chest radiographs in the depiction of acute nontraumatic thoracic aortic dissection [PDF]

, 2012
We aimed to explore the diagnostic accuracy of various mediastinal measurements in determining acute nontraumatic thoracic aortic dissection with respect to posteroanterior (PA) and anteroposterior (AP) chest radiographs, which had received little ...
Wan Chi Chan, Yeung, Tsz Wai, Chan, Wan Chi, Lai, Vincent, Tsz Wai Yeung, Vincent Lai, Wai Kan Tsang, Tsang, Wai Kan   +7 more
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Safety of Daprodustat for the Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease Anemia: Final Analysis of a Multicenter Postmarketing Surveillance Study in Japan

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This final analysis of a multicenter, prospective postmarketing surveillance study evaluated the safety of daprodustat in patients with chronic kidney disease anemia in routine clinical practice in Japan. Methods Patients who initiated daprodustat between September 2020 and July 2022 were registered.
Tadao Akizawa, Kyomi Kanaya, Kiyomi Aizawa, Masanori Onoki, Hirofumi Ozeki, Kazuko Suzuki, Ai Hayashi, Tomohiko Asamura   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Automated evaluation of pulmonary lesion changes on chest radiograph during follow-up using semantic segmentation

Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
PURPOSE: To develop and validate a deep learning-based model utilizing lesion-specific segmentation to determine the changed/unchanged status of consolidation and pleural effusion in paired chest radiographs (CRs). METHODS: The model was trained using 5.
Youngjae Kim, Yura Ahn, Sang Min Lee, Han Na Noh, Jongjun Won, Chaewon Kim, Hyunna Lee   +6 more
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Minimally invasive thoracic surgery: beyond surgical access

, 2018
Thoracic surgery has evolved throughout the decades. The difficulty of accessing the intrathoracic organs through the bony rib-cage has been a challenge for thoracic surgeons.
Sit, AKY, Wong, MKH, Au, TWK
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Lysyl oxidase (LOX)‐mediated remodeling of the extracellular matrix

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
The lysyl oxidase (LOX) family of enzymes drives extracellular matrix remodeling by oxidizing collagen, elastin, and fibronectin, promoting covalent cross‐link formation. This activity regulates tissue architecture and mechanical properties, while its dysregulation contributes to fibrosis, cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, connective tissue disorders ...
Fernando Rodríguez‐Pascual, Marta Navarro‐Gutiérrez, Verónica Romero‐Albillo, Raquel Jiménez‐Sánchez   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source