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Regional Disparities in Case Volumes and Surgeon Distribution in Gastroenterological Surgery
Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Regional disparities in surgical resources may influence the delivery and sustainability of gastroenterological surgery, particularly in countries experiencing rapid population aging and depopulation. Methods This nationwide cross‐sectional study used data from the Japanese National Clinical Database to examine temporal trends (2013–
Hiroshi Hasegawa +30 more
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Endobronchial ultrasound: a minimally invasive technology to assist diagnosis of thoracic diseases. [PDF]
Einstein (Sao Paulo), 2019 Costa ADS +5 more
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Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.This study analyzed nationwide trends, demographic characteristics, and seasonal patterns of rectal prolapse surgery in Japan using healthcare claims data. From 2014 to 2023, age‐adjusted overall and conventional surgeries declined significantly, whereas laparoscopic surgeries increased significantly.
Masamitsu Kido +9 more
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Multidisciplinary Treatment for Esophagogastric Junction Cancer From a Dutch Perspective
Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Esophagogastric junction (EGJ) cancer is an increasing health burden worldwide. Over the past decade, significant advancements in centralization, multimodal treatment strategies, as well as the widespread adoption of minimally invasive surgical techniques, have led to marked improvements in perioperative outcomes and overall survival of EGJ ...
Hidde C. G. Overtoom +1 more
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Advanced Intelligent Discovery, EarlyView.Flexible tactile sensors have considerable potential for broad application in healthcare monitoring, human–machine interfaces, and bioinspired robotics. This review explores recent progress in device design, performance optimization, and intelligent applications. It highlights how AI algorithms enhance environmental adaptability and perception accuracy
Siyuan Wang +3 more
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Preface to 2017 focused issue: Quantitative Imaging of Thoracic Diseases. [PDF]
J Thorac Dis, 2017 Wáng YXJ, Lin J.
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Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.This work presents a magnetic bronchoscopy robot with a novel multi‐segment variable stiffness catheter. This catheter can not only move flexibly in the narrow bronchi but also harden according to the need to provide support. Combined with remote wireless magnetic field drive, it provides a more precise and effective solution for biopsy of deep lung ...
Shucong Yin +10 more
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Which is a real valuable screening tool for lung cancer and measure thoracic diseases, chest radiography or low-dose computed tomography?: A review on the current status of Japan and other countries. [PDF]
Medicine (Baltimore)Kasuga I +12 more
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American Journal of Hematology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The RACE study (NCT02009747) compared horse antithymocyte globulin (hATG) plus cyclosporine A (CsA) ± eltrombopag as initial immunosuppressive treatment (IST) for severe aplastic anemia. Here we report the final 2‐year analysis of this prospective randomized phase III study.
Antonio M. Risitano +52 more
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Endobronchial Ultrasound Transbronchial Needle Aspiration in Thoracic Diseases: Much More than Mediastinal Staging. [PDF]
Can Respir J, 2018 Guarize J +10 more
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