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Optimal Timing of Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) Testing in General Surgery Residency: Early Is Better
BackgroundFundamentals of endoscopic surgery (FES) completion is mandatory for certification by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). As early...
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Pharmacokinetic Analysis of [18F]FES PET in the Human Brain and Pituitary Gland
PurposeEstrogen receptors (ER) are implicated in psychiatric disorders. We assessed if ER availability in the human brain could be quantified using...
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Head-to-head comparison of 18F-FDG and 18F-FES PET/CT for initial staging of ER-positive breast cancer patients
PurposeTo compare the diagnostic performance of 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose ( 18 F-FDG) and 18 F-fluoroestradiol ( 18 F-FES) positron emission...
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Dynamic whole-body [18F]FES PET/CT increases lesion visibility in patients with metastatic breast cancer
BackgroundCorrect classification of estrogen receptor (ER) status is essential for prognosis and treatment planning in patients with breast cancer...
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18F-FES and 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging as a predictive biomarkers for metastatic breast cancer patients undergoing cyclin-dependent 4/6 kinase inhibitors with endocrine treatment
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the potential value of dual tracers 18 F-FDG and 18 F-FES PET/CT in predicting response to...
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Lax eyelid condition (LEC) and floppy eyelid syndrome (FES) prevalence in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PurposeLax eyelid condition (LEC) and floppy eyelid syndrome (FES) represent two distinct conditions which have been associated with several ocular...
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A single-center, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled clinical trial to test the safety and efficacy of a novel brain-computer interface controlled functional electrical stimulation (BCI-FES) intervention for gait rehabilitation in the chronic stroke population
BackgroundIn the United States, there are over seven million stroke survivors, with many facing gait impairments due to foot drop. This restricts...
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18F-Fluoroestradiol (FES) PET/CT: review of current practice and future directions
PurposeThis expert review describes the development and foundational studies of [ 18 F]fluoroestradiol ( 18 F-FES) in the setting of imaging estrogen...
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A randomized crossover study of functional electrical stimulation during walking in spastic cerebral palsy: the FES on participation (FESPa) trial
BackgroundSpastic cerebral palsy is the most common cause of motor disability in children. It often leads to foot drop or equinus, interfering with...
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Gender differentiated score on the Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I Brazil) to assess self-efficacy in falls in community-dwelling older adults
BackgroundSince fear of falling is associated with a history of falls and is more prevalent in women, it is important to define cut-off points...
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Heterogeneity of estrogen receptor based on 18F-FES PET imaging in breast cancer patients
PurposeAlthough there are some original articles related to the application of 18 F-FES imaging in breast cancer patients, the heterogeneity of...
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Determination of the Estrogen Receptor Status of Leptomeningeal Metastasis in Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer Using [18F]-FES PET/CT: a Case Report
Accurate determination of the hormone receptor status in patients with breast cancer is necessary to provide better palliative treatment because of...
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Validation of the Perform-FES: a new fear of falling scale for hospitalized geriatric patients
BackgroundFear of falling is highly prevalent in older adults and associated with numerous negative health events. The main objective of this study...
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Epidemiology and risk factors for fat embolism in isolated lower extremity long bone fractures
PurposeFat embolism syndrome (FES) is a serious complication after orthopedic trauma. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for FES in...
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Cross-Species Physiological Assessment of Brain Estrogen Receptor Expression Using 18F-FES and 18F-4FMFES PET Imaging
PurposeA retrospective analysis was performed of preclinical and clinical data acquired during the evaluation of the estrogen receptor (ER) PET...
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Quality of life and its predictors in first-episode schizophrenia and individuals at clinical high-risk for psychosis
BackgroundThis is a cross-sectional study comparing the degree of subjective quality of life (QOL) impairment and its predictive factors in...
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Effect of functional electrical stimulation of interscapular muscles on trunk performance and balance in post-stroke elderly patients
BackgroundDisability in the upper limb in post-stroke survivors may have a variety of effects, particularly in the elderly, that require planning...
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Synergy-based functional electrical stimulation and robotic-assisted for retraining reach-to-grasp in stroke: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundStroke survivors have long-term upper limb impairment, which impacts the quality of life (QOL) and social reintegration, but there is lack...
