32 Result(s)
-
Article
Open AccessWhole-tumoral metabolic heterogeneity in 18F-FDG PET/CT is a novel prognostic marker for neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma (NB) is a highly heterogeneous tumor, and more than half of newly diagnosed NB are associated with extensive metastases. Accurately characterizing the heterogeneity of whole-body tumor lesions re...
-
Article
Open AccessMachine learning identifies the role of SMAD6 in the prognosis and drug susceptibility in bladder cancer
Bladder cancer (BCa) is among the most prevalent malignant tumors affecting the urinary system. Due to its highly recurrent nature, standard treatments such as surgery often fail to significantly improve patie...
-
Article
Serum Free Fatty Acid Concentration Predicts ARDS after Off-Pump CABG: A Prospective Observational Study
Free fatty acids (FFAs) are established risk factors for various cardiovascular and metabolic disorders. Elevated FFAs can trigger inflammatory response, which may be associated with the occurrence of acute re...
-
Article
Open AccessThe dynamic risk factors of cardiovascular disease among people living with HIV: a real-world data study
This study aims to investigate the incidence and dynamic risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) among people living with HIV (PLWH).
-
Article
Open AccessAssociation of systemic inflammatory markers with postoperative arrhythmias in esophageal cancer: a propensity score matching
The severity and prognosis of an array of inflammatory diseases have been predicted using systemic inflammatory indices, such as the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, lymphocy...
-
Article
Current status and value of testing antiphospholipid antibody in patients with acute ischemic stroke: a retrospective single-center study in China
Testing for antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) is useful to determine the cause of ischemic stroke in young and female patients. However, the clinical relevance of aPL in older patients with ischemic stroke rem...
-
Article
Complications of Injected Exogenous Growth Factor for Cosmetic Facial Rejuvenation: A Case Series and Sequential Therapy
Exogenous growth factor presents promising soft tissue regeneration, but the complications from injectable exogenous growth factor seem to be growing. However, there is no detailed summary of complications and...
-
Article
Open AccessRisk factors analysis and survival prediction model establishment of patients with lung adenocarcinoma based on different pyroptosis-related gene subtypes
Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is a common cancer with a poor prognosis. Pyroptosis is an important process in the development and progression of LUAD. We analyzed the risk factors affecting the prognosis of patie...
-
Article
Particles of Different Sizes Affect the Retention Pattern of the Fat Grafts in a Mouse Model
Autologous fat grafting is an effective form of soft tissue regeneration. However, the optimal fat particle size and graft retention pattern need more research.
-
Article
MRI-derived tumor volume as a predictor of biochemical recurrence and adverse pathology in patients after radical prostatectomy: a propensity score matching study
To investigate the predictive value of MRI-derived tumor volume (TV) of biochemical recurrence (BCR) and adverse pathology (AP) in patients following radical prostatectomy (RP).
-
Article
Education reduces cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease by changing regional cerebral perfusion: An in-vivo arterial spin labeling study
Formal education and other cognitive challenges influence brain structure and improve function. It is believed that cognitive activities create a cognitive reserve (CR) that can slow the decline due to aging a...
-
Article
Association between vascular risk factors and idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: a Mendelian randomization study
Patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) have a higher prevalence of hypertension and diabetes. However, the causal effects of these vascular risk factors on iNPH remain unclear. This stud...
-
Article
Open AccessImpact of concomitant mitral valve surgery on the clinical outcomes of patients with moderate functional mitral regurgitation and HFpEF undergoing aortic valve replacement: a cohort study
Functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) worsens the prognosis of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). While concomitant mitral valve surgery (MVS) is recommended for severe FMR d...
-
Article
Sex-dependent changes in emotional memory associated with cerebral blood flow alterations during Alzheimer’s disease progression
Sex differences in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) progression provide clues to pathogenesis and better patient management. We examined sex differences in emotional memory among AD patients, amnestic mild cognitive i...
-
Article
Sonographic morphological and qualitative deficits in the elbow ulnar collateral ligament and ulnohumeral joint in throwing arms of asymptomatic collegiate baseball pitchers
The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) supports the medial elbow against valgus torque and is commonly injured in baseball pitchers. Changes in UCL morphology and pathology occur with long-term pitching, with mor...
-
Article
Soft tissue sarcoma: IVIM and DKI parameters correlate with Ki-67 labeling index on direct comparison of MRI and histopathological slices
To explore the correlation of parameters derived from intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) and diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI) with Ki-67 labeling index (LI) in soft tissue sarcoma (STS).
-
Article
Open AccessThe prognostic value of 18F-FDG PET/CT intra-tumoural metabolic heterogeneity in pretreatment neuroblastoma patients
Neuroblastoma (NB) is the most common tumour in children younger than 5 years old and notable for highly heterogeneous. Our aim was to quantify the intra-tumoural metabolic heterogeneity of primary tumour lesi...
-
Article
Open AccessIdentifying factors that may influence the classification performance of radiomics models using contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) images
Radiomics plays an important role in the field of oncology. Few studies have focused on the identification of factors that may influence the classification performance of radiomics models. The goal of this stu...
-
Article
Correction to: Inactivation of ICAM1 inhibits metastasis and improves the prognosis of Ewing’s sarcoma
-
Article
Open AccessAn improved method of anchoring chest drain and suture technique for Uni-portal VATS incision
Uni-portal video-assisted thoracoscopic approach is currently a popular surgical technique in general thoracic surgery. After operation, a chest tube is usually placed through the incision to drain the effusio...
