Assessing the adequacy of funding for robotic-surgery hospital stays: a focused cost analysis based on 1,722 procedures in a French university hospital. [PDF]
Lacassagne A +13 more
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Drug‐coated balloons: From conventional designs to next‐generation innovations in vascular therapy
This review traces the evolution of drug‐coated balloons (DCBs) from conventional designs to next‐generation platforms. We highlight innovations in balloon engineering, coating technologies, and therapeutic agents that enhance localized drug delivery while addressing challenges in efficiency, safety, and biocompatibility for vascular and emerging non ...
Lu Zhang +5 more
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Minimally Invasive Extirpation of an Eden Type II Dumbbell-Shaped Mediastinal Tumor Using a Posterior and Uniportal Thoracoscopic Approach without Changing the Patient's Position: A Case Report. [PDF]
Ishimura T +10 more
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ABSTRACT Oropharyngeal food processing exhibits a remarkable diversity among vertebrates, reflecting the evolution of specialised ‘processing centres’ associated with the mandibular, hyoid, and branchial arches. Although studies have detailed various food‐processing strategies and mechanisms across vertebrates, a coherent and comprehensive terminology ...
Daniel Schwarz +6 more
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ABSTRACT The azygos vein (AV) is typically described as ascending vertically to the right of the vertebral column before arching anteriorly to drain into the superior vena cava. However, a small number of studies suggest that it is found leftward in older adults.
Lauren R. Hector +4 more
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Thoracoscopic lobectomy for early-stage non-small cell lung carcinoma: initial experience from a newly established Israeli center. [PDF]
Giller B +9 more
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Bridging Anatomy Curricular Gaps: Leveraging Student‐Created Video Resources in Elective Courses
ABSTRACT Traditional anatomical donor‐based dissection has long served as the cornerstone of anatomical education. However, with increasingly condensed curricula and diverse student learning preferences, multimedia tools have become vital adjuncts to support engagement, comprehension, and accessibility. At the Carle Illinois College of Medicine (CI MED)
Megan A. Lim +2 more
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Temporal trends in open thoracic aortic surgery in Sweden over 20 years: a nationwide registry-based study. [PDF]
Backes J +6 more
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ABSTRACT International changes in the focus of medical school education have led to a decrease in the time allocated to anatomy education, with human specimen dissection particularly affected. This study evaluates whether a dissection‐based course facilitates the retention of three‐dimensional (3‐D) anatomical relationships in senior medical students ...
Thomas Stubley +4 more
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