Original Article A retrospective study about 140 mediastinal
... Abstract: This study aimed to provide theoretical bases for choosing examination methods onpatients with mediastinal lymphadenectasis. The clinical characteristics of 140 patients with unexplained mediastinal lymphadenectasis who received video-assisted mediastinoscopy (VAM) were reviewed retrospect ...
... Abstract: This study aimed to provide theoretical bases for choosing examination methods onpatients with mediastinal lymphadenectasis. The clinical characteristics of 140 patients with unexplained mediastinal lymphadenectasis who received video-assisted mediastinoscopy (VAM) were reviewed retrospect ...
NIH Public Access
... presence of a BAC component, a micropapillary pattern, and the hobnail cell type; patients with these pathological features might benefit from therapy with EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKI). To conclude, more comprehensive and systematic research is required at multiple genomic levels to ac ...
... presence of a BAC component, a micropapillary pattern, and the hobnail cell type; patients with these pathological features might benefit from therapy with EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKI). To conclude, more comprehensive and systematic research is required at multiple genomic levels to ac ...
Colorectal Cancer And Prevention
... FAP, HNPCC and other, more rare inherited colon cancer syndromes can be detected through genetic testing. If someone is concerned about his or her family's history of colon cancer, they should talk to a medical provider about whether the family history suggests an increased risk of these conditions. ...
... FAP, HNPCC and other, more rare inherited colon cancer syndromes can be detected through genetic testing. If someone is concerned about his or her family's history of colon cancer, they should talk to a medical provider about whether the family history suggests an increased risk of these conditions. ...
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... FAP, HNPCC and other, more rare inherited colon cancer syndromes can be detected through genetic testing. If someone is concerned about his or her family's history of colon cancer, they should talk to a medical provider about whether the family history suggests an increased risk of these conditions. ...
... FAP, HNPCC and other, more rare inherited colon cancer syndromes can be detected through genetic testing. If someone is concerned about his or her family's history of colon cancer, they should talk to a medical provider about whether the family history suggests an increased risk of these conditions. ...
Assesment of perfusion in glial tumors with arterial spin labeling
... DSC perfusion imaging is the most commonly used modality for perfusion assessment in clinical practice. On the other hand, ASL is a promising technique that does not require contrast agent injection. According to our results, ASL perfusion parameters, which were relative signal intensity and relativ ...
... DSC perfusion imaging is the most commonly used modality for perfusion assessment in clinical practice. On the other hand, ASL is a promising technique that does not require contrast agent injection. According to our results, ASL perfusion parameters, which were relative signal intensity and relativ ...
Leading the information revolution in cancer intelligence: why the
... to understand “the needs of the population they serve, how well different services and treatments work, and the needs and health history of the people they treat”2. There is no better exemplar of this than the NLCA. At this time of NHS reform, it is more important than ever that we have an accurate ...
... to understand “the needs of the population they serve, how well different services and treatments work, and the needs and health history of the people they treat”2. There is no better exemplar of this than the NLCA. At this time of NHS reform, it is more important than ever that we have an accurate ...
Horizon Scanning Technology Prioritising Summary NMP22 BladderChek Diagnostic test for bladder cancer
... NMP22 test was compared with voided urine cytology as an aid to detecting bladder cancer. Grossman et al (2005) reported that cystoscopy detected 79 (6%) patients with bladder cancer and 685 (51%) with one or more benign urological conditions. There was no cystoscopic evidence of urinary tract disea ...
... NMP22 test was compared with voided urine cytology as an aid to detecting bladder cancer. Grossman et al (2005) reported that cystoscopy detected 79 (6%) patients with bladder cancer and 685 (51%) with one or more benign urological conditions. There was no cystoscopic evidence of urinary tract disea ...
Policy #6.1 SUBJECT: Contrast Media Guidelines Written: 12/04
... B. A crash cart, blood pressure monitor and stethoscope must be immediately available on the floor before contrast administration. These items will be checked daily according to hospital policy. C. The initial order for an imaging study that will require contrast comes from the patient’s physic ...
... B. A crash cart, blood pressure monitor and stethoscope must be immediately available on the floor before contrast administration. These items will be checked daily according to hospital policy. C. The initial order for an imaging study that will require contrast comes from the patient’s physic ...
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
... systemichypertension. Based on ophthalmoscopically visible alterations, several classifications, the majority of them grading hypertensive fundus changes into four stages have been suggested. The recognition of hypertensive retinopathy is important in cardiovascular risk stratification of hypertensi ...
... systemichypertension. Based on ophthalmoscopically visible alterations, several classifications, the majority of them grading hypertensive fundus changes into four stages have been suggested. The recognition of hypertensive retinopathy is important in cardiovascular risk stratification of hypertensi ...
Breast Cancer Diagnostic Algorithms for Primary Care Providers
... A palpable breast mass is a common clinical finding. While most masses are benign, any suspicious finding should be thoroughly evaluated until cancer is ruled out. Depending upon patient age, risk factors, medical history, and exam characteristics, evaluation may include mammography, ultrasound, fin ...
... A palpable breast mass is a common clinical finding. While most masses are benign, any suspicious finding should be thoroughly evaluated until cancer is ruled out. Depending upon patient age, risk factors, medical history, and exam characteristics, evaluation may include mammography, ultrasound, fin ...
The pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and diagnosis of colon
... cancer. Investigation of the pathogenesis of two uncommon familial colon cancer syndromes, FAP and hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer (HNPCC), led to dramatic breakthroughs in understanding the molecular basis of the more common sporadic (nonsyndromic) form of colon cancer. The clinical genetics a ...
... cancer. Investigation of the pathogenesis of two uncommon familial colon cancer syndromes, FAP and hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer (HNPCC), led to dramatic breakthroughs in understanding the molecular basis of the more common sporadic (nonsyndromic) form of colon cancer. The clinical genetics a ...
The internist`s role in managing diabetic retinopathy
... screening method in the primary care setting.56 In this method, a trained photographer, nurse, or other health worker takes pictures of the retina, which an ophthalmologist may analyze later or, in some systems (undergoing evaluations), which may be analyzed by computer algorithms. With pupil dilati ...
... screening method in the primary care setting.56 In this method, a trained photographer, nurse, or other health worker takes pictures of the retina, which an ophthalmologist may analyze later or, in some systems (undergoing evaluations), which may be analyzed by computer algorithms. With pupil dilati ...
Breast Cancer Diagnostic Algorithms - Every Woman Counts
... A palpable breast mass is a common clinical finding. While most masses are benign, any suspicious finding should be thoroughly evaluated until cancer is ruled out. Depending upon patient age, risk factors, medical history, and exam characteristics, evaluation may include mammography, ultrasound, fin ...
... A palpable breast mass is a common clinical finding. While most masses are benign, any suspicious finding should be thoroughly evaluated until cancer is ruled out. Depending upon patient age, risk factors, medical history, and exam characteristics, evaluation may include mammography, ultrasound, fin ...
Value of "large" FOV calcium score as as screening method for
... Using a "large FOV"; Incidental extracardiac abnormalities were detected in 62.4% of the scanned patients. Among those incidental extracardiac findings, "significant" extracardiac abnormalities (emergent and intermediate findings) were detected in 24.8%, among which 13.6% would have been missed if o ...
... Using a "large FOV"; Incidental extracardiac abnormalities were detected in 62.4% of the scanned patients. Among those incidental extracardiac findings, "significant" extracardiac abnormalities (emergent and intermediate findings) were detected in 24.8%, among which 13.6% would have been missed if o ...
Thoracic Imaging Session - Society for Pediatric Radiology
... A. is not correct. Tracheoesophageal fistula is usually associated with severe tracheomalacia in the area of the fistula after its repair. The malacia tends to be severe enough to cause complete collapse of the tracheal lumen (especially during periods of agitation and/or coughing) that leads to pro ...
... A. is not correct. Tracheoesophageal fistula is usually associated with severe tracheomalacia in the area of the fistula after its repair. The malacia tends to be severe enough to cause complete collapse of the tracheal lumen (especially during periods of agitation and/or coughing) that leads to pro ...
Visualizing lung function with positron emission tomography
... aerated alveolar spaces due to nitrogen’s low blood-gas partition coefficient (N ⫽ 0.015 at 37°C) and remains there until breathing resumes. The plateau of activity during the apnea is proportional to regional Q̇. When the subject resumes ventilation, the tracer washes out in proportion to regional ...
... aerated alveolar spaces due to nitrogen’s low blood-gas partition coefficient (N ⫽ 0.015 at 37°C) and remains there until breathing resumes. The plateau of activity during the apnea is proportional to regional Q̇. When the subject resumes ventilation, the tracer washes out in proportion to regional ...
Lung Cancer E - Hong Kong Cancer Fund
... Very often, tumours have existed for some time before they are discovered. Sometimes a lung cancer is discovered by chance, such as when a chest x-ray is done before surgery for another condition. The main symptoms of lung cancer include: • new or altered cough • chest pain • breathlessness • coughi ...
... Very often, tumours have existed for some time before they are discovered. Sometimes a lung cancer is discovered by chance, such as when a chest x-ray is done before surgery for another condition. The main symptoms of lung cancer include: • new or altered cough • chest pain • breathlessness • coughi ...
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... If volumetric estimation and monitoring is needed, MRI is preferred. 13. Inflammatory Bowel Disease: CT Enterography (CTE) is the primary modality for confirmation of a new diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease. Routine CT Abdomen and Pelvis is preferred for recurrent disease, but be mindful of cumulative ra ...
... If volumetric estimation and monitoring is needed, MRI is preferred. 13. Inflammatory Bowel Disease: CT Enterography (CTE) is the primary modality for confirmation of a new diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease. Routine CT Abdomen and Pelvis is preferred for recurrent disease, but be mindful of cumulative ra ...
Report of a workshop: quantitative computed tomography scanning in REVIEW
... intervention trials on fewer subjects over a shorter period of time than using rate of decline of FEV1. Accordingly, a workshop was convened under the auspices of the Alpha-1 Foundation on February 2–3, 2001, to explore the current state of knowledge on the use of CT imaging for the quantification o ...
... intervention trials on fewer subjects over a shorter period of time than using rate of decline of FEV1. Accordingly, a workshop was convened under the auspices of the Alpha-1 Foundation on February 2–3, 2001, to explore the current state of knowledge on the use of CT imaging for the quantification o ...
New Agents in the Management of Non-Small
... achieved with chemotherapy is outweighed by the toxicities engendered. However, a number of recent studies have shown that tumor-related symptoms frequently improve with the use of chemotherapy, in many instances to a degree unanticipated relative to the level of objective tumor response.9,10 The ec ...
... achieved with chemotherapy is outweighed by the toxicities engendered. However, a number of recent studies have shown that tumor-related symptoms frequently improve with the use of chemotherapy, in many instances to a degree unanticipated relative to the level of objective tumor response.9,10 The ec ...
Bowel Cancer Screening And Testing
... discussions with a doctor, so an assessment can be made on the type of screening method that will suit you best. Your family medical history and other health conditions may mean some bowel cancer screening methods will not be right for you. Screening and Testing For Bowel Cancer Many cancers, includ ...
... discussions with a doctor, so an assessment can be made on the type of screening method that will suit you best. Your family medical history and other health conditions may mean some bowel cancer screening methods will not be right for you. Screening and Testing For Bowel Cancer Many cancers, includ ...
Ultrasound - Vascular
... Ultrasound imaging is based on the same principles involved in the sonar used by bats, ships and fishermen. When a sound wave strikes an object, it bounces back, or echoes. By measuring these echo waves, it is possible to determine how far away the object is as well as the object's size, shape and c ...
... Ultrasound imaging is based on the same principles involved in the sonar used by bats, ships and fishermen. When a sound wave strikes an object, it bounces back, or echoes. By measuring these echo waves, it is possible to determine how far away the object is as well as the object's size, shape and c ...
99mTc-red blood cells SPECT and planar scintigraphy in the
... Tc red blood cell SPECT and 2.8 cm by planar imaging, their sensitivity for both methods was 100%. Specificity for planar 99mTc red blood cell imaging was 100%, SPECT 95%, US 81%, dynamic CT 100% and angiography 83%, respectively. However one patient with hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosed by angiog ...
... Tc red blood cell SPECT and 2.8 cm by planar imaging, their sensitivity for both methods was 100%. Specificity for planar 99mTc red blood cell imaging was 100%, SPECT 95%, US 81%, dynamic CT 100% and angiography 83%, respectively. However one patient with hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosed by angiog ...
CHEST IMAGING GUIDELINES © 2007 MedSolutions
... patients undergoing active treatment for tuberculosis who had abnormalities seen only on chest CT. o The frequency of the follow-up chest CT scans should be at the discretion of the pulmonary specialist following the patient, as there are no published guidelines or evidence-based data addressing thi ...
... patients undergoing active treatment for tuberculosis who had abnormalities seen only on chest CT. o The frequency of the follow-up chest CT scans should be at the discretion of the pulmonary specialist following the patient, as there are no published guidelines or evidence-based data addressing thi ...