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In vivo Hyperpolarized Metabolic Imaging to Monitor the Progression of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)-Related Hepatitis to Liver Fibrosis
This study aimed to assess metabolic changes to monitor the progression from normal liver to hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related hepatitis and liver fibrosis using hyperpolarized 13C magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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Open AccessElectroencephalography-based classification of Alzheimer’s disease spectrum during computer-based cognitive testing
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive disease leading to cognitive decline, and to prevent it, researchers seek to diagnose mild cognitive impairment (MCI) early. Particularly, non-amnestic MCI (naMCI) is ...
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Open AccessSuperior cerebellar artery occlusion remaining after thrombectomy for acute basilar artery occlusion
To investigate the incidence and impact of superior cerebellar artery (SCA) occlusion remaining after thrombectomy for acute basilar artery occlusion (BAO). We retrospectively analyzed data from 116 patients w...
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Four-dimensional flow MR imaging for evaluating treatment response after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization in cirrhotic patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
To prospectively evaluate the potential of four-dimensional (4D) flow magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in predicting treatment responses after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) in cirrhotic patie...
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Open AccessHemodynamic changes in the portal vein with age: evaluation using four-dimensional flow MRI
Aging process is associated with gradual change of liver function and structure. The goal of this study was to evaluate age-related hemodynamic changes in the portal vein (PV) using four-dimensional (4D) flow ...
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Multiple craniospinal tumors in a pediatric patient with neurofibromatosis type 2: a case report
Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF-2) is an inherited disease, linked with abnormalities in the NF-2 gene, which is located on chromosome 22 and involved in merlin production. Many craniospinal tumors are common in ...
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Effect of Aramid Fiber on the Properties of Glass Fiber-Reinforced Composite for Cryogenic Applications
Flexible secondary barrier (FSB), a glass woven fabric-reinforced composite, is used for liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo containment system (CCS) owing to its excellent mechanical and thermal properties. FSB...
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Staged operations for a hypervascular mixed germ cell tumor with growing teratoma syndrome: a case report
A mixed germ cell tumor with a teratoma component can become enlarged following chemotherapy, and such an event is diagnosed as growing teratoma syndrome. Removing large, hypervascular tumors including a tumor...
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Open AccessProposing a new solution for marine debris by utilizing on-board low-temperature eco-friendly pulverization system
Develo** an effective and efficient recycling process for marine debris (MD) is one of the most urgent issues to maintain environmental sustainability on Earth. However, restricted storage capacities and sec...
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Open AccessEffect of temperature on the mechanical performance of plywood used in membrane-type LNG carrier insulation systems
In this study, the mechanical performance of melamine–urea–formaldehyde (MUF) resin plywood composed of an orthotropic material, which is used as a structural material in liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo cont...
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Influence of Cellulose Nanocrystal on the Cryogenic Mechanical Behavior and Thermal Conductivity of Polyurethane Composite
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) have been used as reinforcement in polymer nanocomposites to improve their mechanical and thermal properties. In this study, we synthesized CNC-reinforced polyurethane foams (CNC-P...
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Effects of Environmental Conditions on the Mechanical and Degradation Behavior of Polyurethane Foam Subjected to Various Deformation Histories
Since its development, polyurethane foam (PUF) has been widely used as an insulator, including in the marine industry. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers have the highest market share in the LNG-related ship...
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Impact of isolated basal ganglia infarction at pretreatment DWI on outcomes after endovascular thrombectomy in acute anterior circulation stroke
Acute infarction confined to the basal ganglia (BG) is occasionally observed on baseline imaging before endovascular thrombectomy. This study aimed to investigate the impact of isolated BG infarction revealed ...
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Effect of irradiation on the cryogenic mechanical characteristics of polyurethane foam
The present study investigated thermal and mechanical characteristics of irradiated polyurethane foams (PUFs) according to the irradiation does under various temperature conditions, including low/cryogenic te...
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Disseminated juvenile xanthogranuloma occurring after treatment of Langerhans cell histiocytosis: a case report
An 11-year-old boy presented with a complaint of a painful temporal mass. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a 3-cm-sized, homogeneously enhancing mass in the greater wing of the left sphenoid bone,...
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Visual outcome after endoscopic third ventriculostomy for hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus-related symptoms are mostly improved after successful endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV). However, visual symptoms can be different. This study was focused on visual symptoms. We analyzed the...
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Clinical implications of CT hyperdense artery sign in patients with acute middle cerebral artery occlusion in the era of modern mechanical thrombectomy
The clinical implications of the CT hyperdense artery sign have yet to be established in the new era of modern mechanical thrombectomy. This study aimed to investigate prognostic implications of the CT hyperde...
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Pediatric brainstem abscess with hemorrhage mimicking diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma: a case report
We report a rare case of brainstem abscess with hemorrhage mimicking diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG).
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Open AccessCavernous hemangioma of the third ventricle: a case report and review of the literature
Although cavernous hemangiomas (CHs) can be found anywhere in the central nervous system, CHs of the third ventricle have been reported in only 29 patients (including our case). In the current case report, we ...
