-
Article
Open AccessDeep Learning–Based Localization and Detection of Malpositioned Nasogastric Tubes on Portable Supine Chest X-Rays in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine: A Multi-center Retrospective Study
Malposition of a nasogastric tube (NGT) can lead to severe complications. We aimed to develop a computer-aided detection (CAD) system to localize NGTs and detect NGT malposition on portable chest X-rays (CXRs)...
-
Article
Open AccessDeep Learning–based Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis on Chest X-ray in the Emergency Department: A Retrospective Study
Prompt and correct detection of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is critical in preventing its spread. We aimed to develop a deep learning–based algorithm for detecting PTB on chest X-ray (CXRs) in the emergency d...
-
Article
Open AccessPrognostic implication of heart failure stage and left ventricular ejection fraction for patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest: a 16-year retrospective cohort study
The 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA guidelines for the management of heart failure (HF) makes therapeutic recommendations based on HF status. We investigated whether the prognosis of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) could ...
-
Article
Open AccessApplication of Machine Learning to Ultrasonography in Identifying Anatomical Landmarks for Cricothyroidotomy Among Female Adults: A Multi-center Prospective Observational Study
We aimed to develop machine learning (ML)-based algorithms to assist physicians in ultrasound-guided localization of cricoid cartilage (CC) and thyroid cartilage (TC) in cricothyroidotomy. Adult female volunte...
-
Article
Open AccessDeep Learning-based Diagnosis and Localization of Pneumothorax on Portable Supine Chest X-ray in Intensive and Emergency Medicine: A Retrospective Study
To develop two deep learning-based systems for diagnosing and localizing pneumothorax on portable supine chest X-rays (SCXRs).
-
Article
Open AccessUltrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection of cervical nerve roots for cervical radicular pain in patients with mild and moderate to severe stenosis: a retrospective cohort study
Because fascial entrapment neuropathy can occur in multiple locations, ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection has become a key component of the treatment of cervical radicular pain. In this paper, we propose ...
-
Article
Open AccessUtilizing a nomogram to predict the one-year postoperative mortality risk for geriatric patients with a hip fracture
Despite the abundance of research on the risk factors for mortality following hip fracture surgery, there has been a dearth of studies on prediction models in this population. The objective of this research wa...
-
Article
Open AccessArthroscopic-assisted radiocarpal ligaments tensioning for dynamic radiocarpal instability
Dynamic radiocarpal instability is one of the causes of post-trauma radial-sided wrist pain. It is not easy to diagnose and may possibly be overlooked. The key ligaments responsible for dynamic radiocarpal ins...
-
Article
Open AccessA retrospective study on the therapeutic effects of sodium bicarbonate for adult in-hospital cardiac arrest
To investigate whether the effects of sodium bicarbonate (SB) during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) would be influenced by blood pH and administration timing. Adult patients experiencing in-hospital cardi...
-
Article
Open AccessBlood gas phenoty** and tracheal intubation timing in adult in-hospital cardiac arrest: a retrospective cohort study
To investigate whether the optimal time to tracheal intubation (TTI) during cardiopulmonary resuscitation would differ by different blood gas phenotypes. Adult patients experiencing in-hospital cardiac arrest ...
-
Article
Open AccessTopically Applied Cross-Linked Hyaluronan Attenuates the Formation of Spinal Epidural Fibrosis in a Swine Model of Laminectomy
Epidural fibrosis is an inevitable aspect of the postoperative healing process which is one of the causes of failed back surgery syndrome following spinal surgery. The aim of the present study was to examine t...
-
Chapter and Conference Paper
Testing Method Development and Validation for in Vitro Skin Irritation Testing (SIT) by Using Reconstructed Human Epidermis (RhE) Skin Equivalent - EPiTRI®
Current regulatory requirements focus on assessment of acute irritation potential of chemicals and cosmetics in order to support risk management. A trend has been changed from in vivo to in vitro testing due to 3...
-
Article
Significance of the mass-compression effect of postlaminectomy/laminotomy fibrosis on histological changes on the dura mater and nerve root of the cauda equina: an experimental study in rats
The precise mechanism and pathological role of postlaminectomy/laminotomy fibrosis (PLF) in postoperative neurological deficits have not been established. Many studies use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to p...
-
Article
Downstream Characterization of an Atmospheric Pressure Pulsed Arc Jet
An atmospheric pressure nitrogen plasma jet sustained by a repetitive pulsed DC power source is studied. The afterglow characteristics of this plasma jet are studied by an optical emission spectrometer and the...
