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Smartphone videos of the sit-to-stand test predict osteoarthritis and health outcomes in a nationwide study
Physical function decline due to aging or disease can be assessed with quantitative motion analysis, but this currently requires expensive laboratory...
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Robust tip localization under continuous spatial and temporal constraints during 2D ultrasound-guided needle puncture
PurposeDuring ultrasound-guided (US-guided) needle puncture for minimally invasive procedures, automated needle tip localization can help clinicians...
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Functional outcome of synchronous tendon transfer of pronator teres to ECRB with primary nerve repair in high radial nerve injury
BackgroundHigh radial nerve injury results in wrist and finger extension loss. As documented, the greatest loss in function is the weakness of grip...
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Noninvasive inter- and intrafractional motion control in ultrahypofractionated radiation therapy of prostate cancer using RayPilot HypoCath™—a substitute for gold fiducial-based IGRT?
PurposeIn ultrahypofractionated radiation concepts, managing of intrafractional motion is mandatory because tighter margins are used and random...
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Microwave ablation for large benign thyroid nodules: a proposal for a new approach: “the fluid-motion technique”
IntroductionMost thyroid nodules are benign, and treatment is primarily indicated for patients with symptoms or cosmetic concerns related to nodular...
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MRI-compatible abdomen phantom to mimic respiratory-triggered organ movement while performing needle-based interventions
PurposeIn vivo studies are often required to prove the functionality and safety of medical devices. Clinical trials are costly and complex, adding to...
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Non-rigid scene reconstruction of deformable soft tissue with monocular endoscopy in minimally invasive surgery
PurposeThe utilization of image-guided surgery has demonstrated its ability to improve the precision and safety of minimally invasive surgery (MIS)....
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Feasibility and safety of bipolar radiofrequency track cautery during percutaneous image-guided abdominal biopsy procedures
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility and safety of using a bipolar radiofrequency track cautery device during percutaneous...
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Ultrasound-guided hydrodistension for adhesive capsulitis: a longitudinal study on the effect of diabetes on treatment outcomes
ObjectiveThe effect of diabetes on adhesive capsulitis (AC) and its impact on the outcomes of ultrasound (US)-guided hydrodistension of the...
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Calcific bursitis of the Gruberi bursa: a case report
BackgroundBursitis is the inflammation of a synovial bursa, a small synovial fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between muscles, tendons, and...
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Integrated MRI-guided radiotherapy — opportunities and challenges
MRI can help to categorize tissues as malignant or non-malignant both anatomically and functionally, with a high level of spatial and temporal...
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Differentiation of prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia: comparisons of the histogram analysis of intravoxel incoherent motion and monoexponential model with in-bore MR-guided biopsy as pathological reference
PurposeTo evaluate the diagnostic performance of histogram analysis of intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) parameters for differentiating prostate...
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Ultrasound-guided intra-sacroiliac joint injection — methylprednisolone versus triamcinolone: a randomized comparative study
BackgroundThe sacroiliac joint (SIJ) has been considered as a pain generator in about 10% to 25% of patients with leg or low back pain. The current...
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The distinct roles of reinforcement learning between pre-procedure and intra-procedure planning for prostate biopsy
PurposeMagnetic resonance (MR) imaging targeted prostate cancer (PCa) biopsy enables precise sampling of MR-detected lesions, establishing its...
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Application of real-time MRI-guided linear accelerator in stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer: one step forward to precise targeting
PurposeTumor motion is a major challenge in stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), causing excessive...
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Ultrasound-guided bilateral modified-thoracoabdominal nerve block through a perichondrial approach (M-TAPA) in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomized double-blind controlled trial
BackgroundModified thoracoabdominal nerve block through the perichondrial approach (M-TAPA) is a new technique that provides effective analgesia of...
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AutoInFocus, a new paradigm for ultrasound-guided spine intervention: a multi-platform validation study
Purpose:Ultrasound-guided spine interventions often suffer from the insufficient visualization of key anatomical structures due to the complex shapes...
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Guided Self-rehabilitation Contract vs conventional therapy in chronic peripheral facial paresis: VISAGE, a multicenter randomized controlled trial
BackgroundOne year after persistent peripheral facial paresis (PFP), prescriptions of conventional rehabilitation are often downgraded into...
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Diagnostic efficiency of intravoxel incoherent motion-based virtual magnetic resonance elastography in pulmonary neoplasms
BackgroundThe aim of the study were as below. (1) To investigate the feasibility of intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM)-based virtual magnetic...
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Tetralogy of Fallot regurgitation energetics and kinetics: an intracardiac flow analysis of the right ventricle using computational fluid dynamics
Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot (rTOF) patients suffer from pulmonary regurgitation and may require pulmonary valve replacement (PVR). Cardiac magnetic...
