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Validity of the γ-Ray Evaluation with iodoamphetamine for Cerebral Blood Flow Assessment (REICA) method for quantification of cerebral blood flow including acetazolamide challenge test
ObjectiveThe γ-Ray Evaluation with iodoamphetamine for Cerebral Blood Flow Assessment (REICA) is a new method for quantifying cerebral blood flow...
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Liver injury and prolonged hospitalization as indicators of severity in patients with adenovirus infections
BackgroundAdenovirus (ADV) is a prevalent infective virus in children, accounting for around 5–10% of all cases of acute respiratory illnesses and...
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Carbon ion irradiation induces DNA damage in melanoma and optimizes the tumor microenvironment based on the cGAS–STING pathway
PurposesIncreased number of studies reveal the crucial role of the Cyclic GMP–AMP synthase/stimulator of interferon genes (cGAS/STING) pathway in...
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Production of [211At]NaAt solution under GMP compliance for investigator-initiated clinical trial
BackgroundThe alpha emitter astatine-211 ( 211 At) is garnering attention as a novel targeted alpha therapy for patients with refractory thyroid...
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E3 ubiquitin ligase FBXW7 enhances radiosensitivity of non-small cell lung cancer cells by inhibiting SOX9 regulation of CDKN1A through ubiquitination
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has high rates of morbidity and mortality. E3 ubiquitin ligase usually has antitumor effects. This study evaluated...
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Melatonin attenuates radiation-induced cortical bone-derived stem cells injury and enhances bone repair in postradiation femoral defect model
BackgroundThe healing of bone defects can be challenging for clinicians to manage, especially after exposure to ionizing radiation. In this regard,...
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LncRNA OTUD6B-AS1 overexpression promoted GPX4-mediated ferroptosis to suppress radioresistance in colorectal cancer
BackgroundRadiotherapy is widely employed in colorectal cancer (CRC) treatment but is often compromised by developed radioresistance. This study...
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The Collaborative Ocular Tuberculosis Study (COTS) calculator—a consensus-based decision tool for initiating antitubercular therapy in ocular tuberculosis
ObjectiveTo introduce the Collaborative Ocular Tuberculosis Study (COTS) Calculator, an online clinical scoring system for initiating antitubercular...
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155Tb production by cyclotrons: what level of 155Gd enrichment allows clinical applications?
Background155 Tb represents a potentially useful radionuclide for diagnostic medical applications, but its production remains a challenging problem,...
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X-ray image decomposition for improved magnetic navigation
PurposeExisting field generators (FGs) for magnetic tracking cause severe image artifacts in X-ray images. While FG with radio-lucent components...
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Attention-enhanced architecture for improved pneumonia detection in chest X-ray images
In this paper, we propose an attention-enhanced architecture for improved pneumonia detection in chest X-ray images. A unique attention mechanism is...
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Effect of different loads on facet joint motion during lumbar lateral bending in sitting position
ObjectiveTo study the effect of weight-bearing on lumbar facet joint during lateral bending in sitting position.
MethodsTen normal healthy people (5...
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Influence of weight-bearing on the 3D movement of lumbar facet joints in the sitting position
ObjectiveTo analyze the motion characteristics of lumbar facet joints and to observe the effect of weight-bearing on lumbar facet joints in the...
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Pulmonary abnormality screening on chest x-rays from different machine specifications: a generalized AI-based image manipulation pipeline
BackgroundChest x-ray is commonly used for pulmonary abnormality screening. However, since the image characteristics of x-rays highly depend on the...
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Disseminated Cryptococcus neoformans infection involving multiple bones and lung in an immunocompetent patient: a case report
BackgroundCryptococcal osteomyelitis is a rare and potentially serious condition, typically encountered in individuals with compromised immune...
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New devices in radioguided surgery
PurposeMolecular imaging technologies are increasingly used not only to diagnose, monitor and guide cancer treatment, but also to intraoperatively...
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Consequences of ionizing radiation exposure to the cardiovascular system
Ionizing radiation is widely used in various industrial and medical applications, resulting in increased exposure for certain populations. Lessons...
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Effect of lethal total body irradiation on bone marrow chimerism, acute graft-versus-host disease, and tumor engraftment in mouse models: impact of different radiation techniques using low- and high-energy X-rays
PurposeEffects of X‑ray energy levels used for myeloablative lethal total body irradiation (TBI) delivery prior to bone marrow transplantation (BMT)...
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New Insights into the Understanding of Mechanisms of Radiation-Induced Heart Disease
Cancer patients who receive high-dose thoracic radiotherapy may develop radiation-induced heart disease (RIHD). The clinical presentation of RIHD...
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Pediatric femoral shaft fracture requiring revision surgery for nonunion associated with vitamin D and K deficiencies: a case report
BackgroundNonunion of femoral shaft fractures in children is rare, and there is no clear treatment protocol. In this case report, a pediatric femoral...
