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Open AccessThree-dimensional convolutional neural network-based classification of chronic kidney disease severity using kidney MRI
A three-dimensional convolutional neural network model was developed to classify the severity of chronic kidney disease (CKD) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Dixon-based T1-weighted in-phase (IP)/oppose...
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This study performed three-dimensional (3D) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based statistical shape analysis (SSA) by comparing patellofemoral instability (PFI) and normal femur models, and developed a machin...
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Open AccessThe utility of automatic segmentation of kidney MRI in chronic kidney disease using a 3D convolutional neural network
We developed a 3D convolutional neural network (CNN)-based automatic kidney segmentation method for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) using MRI Dixon-based T1-weighted in-phase (IP)/opposed-phase (OP)...
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Open AccessPredictors of cartilage degeneration in patients with subchondral insufficiency fracture of the femoral head: a retrospective study
There is evidence that the cause of primary osteoarthritis (OA) is related to the changes in subchondral bone; however, the influence of subchondral insufficiency fracture (SIF) of the femoral head on the dege...
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Ten years change in post-fracture care for hip fracture patients
This multicenter, retrospective study aimed to clarify the changes in postoperative care provided by orthopaedic surgeons after hip fractures and clarify the incidence of secondary fractures requiring surgery.
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Open AccessCorticosteroid dose increase is a risk factor for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and contralateral osteonecrosis of the femoral head: a case report
The incidence of bilateral corticosteroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is high. Although the precise mechanism of corticosteroid-induced ONFH development is unclear, hepatic enzyme abnormal...
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Successful ethinylestradiol therapy for a metastatic breast cancer patient with heavily pre-treated with endocrine therapies
The critical strategy leading to the success of endocrine therapy in metastatic breast cancer is ex tended duration of treatment. Here, we report a case with late-stage metastatic breast cancer who dramaticall...
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Integrated LCA for Printing Service in an emerging country
In most of emerging countries in Asia, such as Thailand, Printing Service LCA is not organized, so schematization and localization of practical methodology is transferred thanks to the joint research project b...
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Changes in Na+, K+ concentrations in perspiration and perspiration volume with alternating current iontophoresis in palmoplantar hyperhidrosis patients
Various treatments are currently available for palmoplantar hyperhidrosis. We have treated palmoplantar hyperhidrosis patients effectively with the use of alternating current (AC) iontophoresis. However, much ...
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Thermal Conductivity of Porous Silicon Evaluated from Phase Characteristics of Photoacoustic Spectroscopy
Porous silicon (PS), well known as a visible luminescent material, has been revealed to be an attractive candidate for an ultrasonic emitter recently. Since the ultrasonic emission is based on a thermal proces...
