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Open AccessDeep learning reconstruction for lumbar spine MRI acceleration: a prospective study
We compared magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) turbo spin-echo images reconstructed using a deep learning technique (TSE-DL) with standard turbo spin-echo (TSE-SD) images of the lumbar spine regarding image qual...
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Open AccessThe Impacts of Visible Green Spaces on the Mental well-being of University Students
The benefits of green spaces on individuals’ health have been widely acknowledged due to their inherent natural qualities. Currently, university students are experiencing significantly higher levels of mental ...
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Shape and texture analyses based on conventional MRI for the preoperative prediction of the aggressiveness of pituitary adenomas
Pituitary adenomas can exhibit aggressive behavior, characterized by rapid growth, resistance to conventional treatment, and early recurrence. This study aims to evaluate the clinical value of shape-related fe...
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A three-component multi-b-value diffusion-weighted imaging might be a useful biomarker for detecting microstructural features in gliomas with differences in malignancy and IDH-1 mutation status
The purpose of the study was to explore the performance of a three-component diffusion model in evaluating the degree of malignancy and isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (IDH-1) gene type of gliomas.
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Ketogenic Diet Modulates Neuroinflammation via Metabolites from Lactobacillus reuteri After Repetitive Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Adolescent Mice
Repetitive mild traumatic brain injury (rmTBI) is associated with a range of neural changes which is characterized by axonal injury and neuroinflammation. Ketogenic diet (KD) is regarded as a potential therapy...
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Open AccessDevelopment of a composite regional vulnerability index and its relationship with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
The interactions between vulnerability and human activities have largely been regarded in terms of the level of risk they pose, both internally and externally, for certain groups of disadvantaged individuals a...
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Open AccessDo frequent satisfying trips by public transport impact its intended use in later life?
Previous studies have indicated that factors such as the built environment, attitudes and past behaviour can influence travel behaviour. However, the possible effect of travel satisfaction on travel mode choic...
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Open AccessStep-free railway station access in the UK: the value of inclusive design
Despite substantial investment in step-free access at UK railway stations, persons with reduced mobility (PRMs) continue to travel less than their able-bodied counterparts and little is known about the value o...
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Open AccessDiffusion-weighted MRI for predicting pathologic response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer: evaluation with mono-, bi-, and stretched-exponential models
To investigate the performance of diffusion-weighted (DW) MRI with mono-, bi- and stretched-exponential models in predicting pathologic complete response (pCR) to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) for breast can...
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Sex differences in resting-state cerebral activity alterations in internet gaming disorder
Although evidence has shown that the prevalence rates of Internet gaming disorder (IGD) differ between males and females, few studies have examined whether such sex differences extend to brain function. This s...
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Added value of mean and entropy of apparent diffusion coefficient values for evaluating histologic phenotypes of invasive ductal breast cancer with MR imaging
To study the added value of mean and entropy of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values at standard (800 s/mm2) and high (1500 s/mm2) b-values obtained with diffusion-weighted imaging in identifying histologi...
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Brain T1ρ map** for grading and IDH1 gene mutation detection of gliomas: a preliminary study
The longitudinal relaxation time in the rotating frame (T1ρ) has proved to be sensitive to metabolism and useful in application to neurodegenerative diseases. However, few literature exists on its utility in g...
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Open AccessDifference in the functional connectivity of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex between smokers with nicotine dependence and individuals with internet gaming disorder
It has been reported that internet gaming disorder (IGD) and smokers with nicotine dependence (SND) share clinical characteristics, such as over-engagement despite negative consequences and cravings. This stud...
