Early and late outcomes of video thoracoscopic versus open approach for bronchiectasis lung resections [PDF]
Objectives: To evaluate the early and late results of surgical treatment of patients with bronchiectasis, comparing the Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) vs. the open thoracotomy (OT).
ANTERO GOMES NETO +6 more
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Value of MRI Outcomes for Preventive and Early‐Stage Trials in Spinocerebellar Ataxias 1 and 3
ABSTRACT Objective To examine the value of MRI outcomes as endpoints for preventive and early‐stage trials of two polyglutamine spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs). Methods A cohort of 100 participants (23 SCA1, 63 SCA3, median Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA) score = 5, 42% preataxic, and 14 gene‐negative controls) was scanned at 3T up ...
Thiago J. R. Rezende +26 more
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Video-assisted debriefing technique for nursing simulation: how to proceed?
Objective: To identify elements in scientific literature that make the video-assisted debriefing technique feasible in the teaching and learning process, in nursing simulation. Method: Integrative literature review, conducted from May to July of 2019.
Juliana da Silva Garcia Nascimento +5 more
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Effectiveness of A Video-Assisted Education Program about Discharge of Preterm Infants on Mothers’ Readiness and Their Self-Confidence [PDF]
Background: A video-assisted discharge education program for preterm infants guarantees optimal practices and assists mothers in receiving the right kind of care.
Eman Hamd +3 more
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Vestibular Patient Journey: Insights From Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) Registry
ABSTRACT Objective Vestibular symptoms impose a high burden of disability. Understanding real‐world diagnostic and treatment pathways can identify care gaps and guide interventions. We aimed to characterize symptom profiles, diagnostic trends, provider involvement, and treatment patterns in vestibular disorders.
Ali Rafati +10 more
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Multidimensional Profiling of MRI‐Negative Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Uncovers Distinct Phenotypes
ABSTRACT Objective Although hippocampal sclerosis (TLE‐HS) represents the most frequent cause of temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE), up to 30% of patients show no lesion on visual MRI inspection (TLE‐MRIneg). These cases pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges and are underrepresented in surgical series.
Alice Ballerini +28 more
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Ontology-Coupled Active Contours for Dynamic Video Scene Understanding [PDF]
In this paper, we present an innovative approach coupling active contours with an ontological representation of knowledge, in order to understand scenes acquired by a moving camera and containing multiple non-rigid objects evolving over space and time ...
McCluskey, Thomas L. +4 more
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VIDEO-ASSISTED THORACIC LUNG RESECTION IN TUBERCULOUS PATIENTS
The article showed the clinical experience using video-assisted pulmonary resection in tuberculous patients (47 operations). Upper lobectomy on the right was carried out in 10 (21, 3%) cases.
N. S. Opanasenko +10 more
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ABSTRACT Objective Stereoelectroencephalography‐guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation (SEEG‐RFTC) has emerged as a safe and effective minimally invasive treatment for children with drug‐resistant focal epilepsy. Although evidence from real‐world studies remains limited, numerous pediatric cases have demonstrated promising outcomes. This retrospective
Weitao Chen +7 more
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Timing of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in the management of thoracic trauma
Background Tube thoracostomy is used as the first-choice surgical treatment method for thoracic injuries. Today, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery is performed for diagnostic and treatment purposes in patients who cannot be treated with tube ...
Yucel Akkas +5 more
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