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Calcium evaluation using coronary computed tomography in combination with optical coherence tomography
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) can assess calcium thickness, a key factor for predicting good stent expansion; however, it underestimates coronary calcium severity due to its penetration limitation. This s...
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Relationship between coronary artery calcium score and bleeding events after percutaneous coronary intervention in chronic coronary syndrome
The relationship between coronary artery calcium (CAC) and bleeding events after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) is not well established. This study ai...
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Open AccessUnenhanced abdominal low-dose CT reconstructed with deep learning-based image reconstruction: image quality and anatomical structure depiction
To evaluate the utility of deep learning-based image reconstruction (DLIR) algorithm in unenhanced abdominal low-dose CT (LDCT).
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A comparative analysis of MRI findings in endometrial cancer: differentiation between endometrioid adenocarcinoma, serous carcinoma, and clear cell carcinoma
To assess the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of endometrial cancers and to reveal the differences between endometrioid carcinoma (EC), serous carcinoma (SC), and clear cell carcinoma (CCC).
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Optical coherence tomography—versus intravascular ultrasound-guided stent expansion in calcified lesions
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) has a higher resolution than intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and enables a more precise evaluation of calcium severity. We investigated the impact of the imaging method (OCT ...
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Deep learning image reconstruction algorithm for pancreatic protocol dual-energy computed tomography: image quality and quantification of iodine concentration
To evaluate the image quality and iodine concentration (IC) measurements in pancreatic protocol dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) reconstructed using deep learning image reconstruction (DLIR) and compare ...
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Clinical outcome of pharmacist-led prospective audit with intervention and feedback after expansion from patients using specific antibiotics to those using whole injectable antibiotics
Prospective audit with intervention and feedback (PAF) and preauthorisation of antimicrobials are core strategies for antimicrobial stewardship (AS). PAF participants were expanded from patients using specific...
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Comparison of mid-term clinical outcomes between on-label and off-label use of rotational atherectomy
While rotational atherectomy (RA) is used for complex lesions in percutaneous coronary intervention, there are several contraindications such as unprotected left main stenosis or left ventricular dysfunction. ...
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Open AccessParallel processing of cognitive and physical demands in left and right prefrontal cortices during smartphone use while walking
Smartphone use while walking is becoming a public concern owing to an increased risk of falling that can result from cognitive-motor interference. We evaluated prefrontal cortex (PFC) activity in participants ...
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Effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on rectal function and emotion in humans
A previous brain imaging study demonstrated activation of the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) during visceral nociception, and this activation was associated with anxiety. We hypothesized that fun...
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Detection and Sequencing of Measles Virus from Peripheral Mononuclear Cells from Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Autism
It has been reported that measles virus may be present in the intestine of patients with Crohn's disease. Additionally, a new syndrome has been reported in children with autism who exhibited developmental regr...
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Molecular cloning and complete nucleotide sequence of genomic RNA of the AIK-C strain of attenuated measles virus
Twelve cDNA clones covering the entire genome of the AIK-C strain of a seed for live measles vaccine were obtained, and the nucleotide sequences were determined. The full viral genomic RNA consists of 15,894 n...
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Disambiguating ambiguous figures by a model of selective attention
Ambiguous figures are visual stimuli which are interpreted multiply by the human visual system. A model is proposed which disambiguates the ambiguous figures. The model was formulated based on the characterist...
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Molecular cloning and complete nucleotide sequence of the genome of Japanese encephalitis virus Bei**g-1 strain
The genomic RNA of the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) Bei**g-1 strain was reversely transcribed and the synthesized cDNA was molecularly cloned. Six continuous cDNA clones that cover the entire virus genom...
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Sperm invasion of the oviducal mucosa, fibroblastic phagocytosis and endometrial sloughing in the Japanese greater horseshoe bat, Rhinolophus ferrumequinum nippon
In the Japanese greater horseshoe bat, Rhinolophus ferrumequinum nippon, a vast number of spermatozoa invade the oviducal epithelial cells of the caudal isthmus and become concentrated in the endometrial lamina p...
