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Subdural hygroma and hemorrhagic conversion after microsurgical clip** for unruptured intracranial aneurysm
BackgroundChronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) is a unique hemorrhagic complication associated with microsurgical clip**. We aimed to investigate the...
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Effects of Erythrocytapheresis Procedures on Delayed Bone Marrow Conversion in Sickle Cell Disease
The imaging appearances of the skeletal system have been well documented in sickle cell disease (SCD) but there is limited information about the...
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Agreement of pCO2 in venous to arterial blood gas conversion models in undifferentiated emergency patients
BackgroundVenous blood gas sampling has replaced arterial sampling in many critically ill patients, though interpretation of venous pCO 2 still...
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Physiologic responses to exercise in survivors of critical illness: an exploratory pilot study
BackgroundICU survivors suffer from impaired physical function and reduced exercise capacity, yet the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood....
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Eye movement indices as predictors of conversion to psychosis in individuals at clinical high risk
Eye movement abnormalities have been established as an “endophenotype” of schizophrenia. However, less is known about the possibility of these...
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A hypothesis for the pathogenesis of radiation-induced oral mucositis: when biological challenges exceed physiologic protective mechanisms. Implications for pharmacological prevention and treatment
Oral mucositis (OM) remains a significant unmet need for patients being treated with standard concomitant chemoradiation (CRT) regimens for head and...
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Bone marrow magnetic resonance imaging: physiologic and pathologic findings that radiologist should know
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays a leading role in the non-invasive evaluation of bone marrow (BM). Normal BM pattern depends on the ratio and...
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Increased incidence of marginal ulceration following conversion of sleeve gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a multi-institutional experience
BackgroundMarginal ulcer (MU) formation is a serious complication following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB). Incidental data suggested a higher...
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Trends and consequences of surgical conversion in the United States
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to identify national utilization trends of robotic surgery for elective colectomy, conversion rates over time,...
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Biventricular Conversion in the Borderline Hypoplastic Heart
Purpose of ReviewThe development of biventricular repair and conversion pathways for patients with borderline hypoplastic heart disease represents an...
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Conversion of the bronchial tree into a conforming electrode to ablate the lung nodule in a porcine model
BackgroundRadiofrequency ablation (RFA) is one of the treatment options for lung nodules. However, the need for exact delivery of the rigid metal...
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A Pictorial Review of I-123 MIBG Imaging of Neuroblastoma Utilizing a State-of-the-Art CZT SPECT/CT System
The field of nuclear medicine is entering a new era of gamma-camera technology. Solid-state SPECT/CT systems will gradually replace the...
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Anesthetic Methods for Hip Fracture
Purpose of ReviewTo review the benefits, risks, and contraindications of traditional and new anesthesia approaches for hip fracture surgery and...
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Goal-Directed Therapy in Liver Surgery
Purpose of ReviewThis review summarizes the updated literature on goal-directed therapy during liver surgery. It provides guidance for clinicians...
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Central Sleep Breathing Disorders: A Critical Evaluation of Classification and Diagnosis
Purpose of ReviewThis paper provides a critical analysis of several key gaps in conceptualizing central apnea, discusses potential pathways that...
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Testosterone Replacement Therapy and Cardiovascular Disease: Balancing Safety and Risks in Hypogonadal Men
Purpose of ReviewThe purpose of this review is to analyze the link between testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and adverse cardiovascular (CV)...
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Airway Management in Pregnancy
Purpose of ReviewThis review highlights the current evidence on airway management in obstetric patients, with a focus on clinical strategies to...
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Differentiated thyroid cancer: a focus on post-operative thyroid hormone replacement and thyrotropin suppression therapy
PurposeThis review focuses on post-operative thyroid hormone replacement and thyrotropin suppression therapy in patients with differentiated thyroid...
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Adrenal insufficiency in pregnancy: Physiology, diagnosis, management and areas for future research
Adrenal insufficiency requires prompt diagnosis in pregnancy, as untreated, it can lead to serious consequences such as adrenal crisis, intrauterine...
