We performed a prospective study based on the hypothesis that physiologic differences exist between men and women in strength after adjustments for body weight; size of anterior cruciate ligament is proportionate to its antagonists, quadriceps muscles; have relatively small ligament, thus predisposing them disproportionate number injuries. One hundred matched high school basketball players, 50 male female, were evaluated with anthropometric measurements, fat analysis, muscle evaluation,...

Atherosclerosis has features of an inflammatory disease. Because cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 is expressed in atherosclerotic lesions and promotes inflammation, we tested the hypotheses that selective COX-2 inhibition would reduce early lesion formation LDL receptor-deficient (LDLR-/-) mice macrophage expression contributes to atherogenesis LDLR-/- mice.Treatment male fed Western diet with rofecoxib or indomethacin for 6 weeks resulted significant reductions atherosclerosis proximal aorta (25%...

To compare the capability of diffusion-weighted (DW) and contrast material-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging to provide diagnostic information on residual breast cancers following neoadjuvant chemotherapy assess apparent diffusion coefficients (ADCs) carcinoma prior determine if method could help predict response chemotherapy.Institutional review board approval informed consent were obtained. Three hundred ninety-eight patients underwent MR breast, including DW (b values, 0 1500...

The diagnostic accuracy of the rectal swab (RS) culture method in identifying gastrointestinal colonization with vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) is not known. Serial quantitative stool cultures, skin and RS cultures were performed for patients VRE infections to assess false-negative rate prevalence colonization, a prerequisite cross-transmission, at varying densities. A total 35 samples obtained from 13 patients. sensitivity was 58%; it ranged 100%, densities ⩾7.5 log10 colony forming...

The characteristics of colonization with multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria (MDRGNB) in the gastrointestinal tract have not been well defined. Characterizing duration colonization, clearance and frequency cocolonization would provide important information for development interventions targeting prevention MDRGNB spread.From 31 October 2006 through 22 2007, serial rectal cultures were obtained every 3-4 weeks from residents a long-term care facility. Clearance was defined as > or = 2...

Abstract This study aims to investigate the effect of stir‐casting process parameters, including stirring speed, time, and weight % ceramic microsphere, on fabrication an aluminium 6061‐ceramic microsphere composite. Experiments are conducted using a full‐factorial design approach determine variables mechanical properties. A field scanning electron microscope is used analyze fracture surfaces test specimen. Further, results subjected Anderson‐darling normality validate accuracy model,...

Ten different versions of the D1/D2 divergent domain large-subunit ribosomal DNA were identified among interbreeding members yeast species Clavispora lusitaniae. One major polymorphism, located in a 90-bp structural motif D2 domain, exists two that differ by 32 base substitutions. Three other polymorphisms consist two-base substitution, deletion, and single-base respectively. The are independent one another mating types, indicating strains studied belong to single, sexually active Mendelian...

PurposeTo determine the diagnostic capability of low-dose CT (50 mAs) in comparison to standard-dose (150 mAs).Materials and methodsFifty-nine consecutive patients underwent two non-contrast chest scans with different current-time products 150 mAs at 120 kVp) on a 64-detector row scanner. Three board certified radiologists independently reviewed 118 series 2 mm-thick images (2 for each 59 patients) random order. The readers assessed abnormal findings including emphysema, ground-glass...

To determine the lesion characterization capability by low dose CT for localized lung lesions in comparison with standard CT.Approval this study was granted our Institutional Review Board. Fifty-two consecutive patients (36 males and 16 females, median age of 71 years.) who had examinations evaluation comprise population. Two chest scans were performed current time product 50 150 mAs at 120 kVp, same scan length a detector-row scanner. Three readers evaluated 52 target assigned an overall...

In Brief Objective: To examine core body temperature, energy expenditure, and respiratory quotient among breast cancer survivors experiencing hot flashes compare these data to published studies from healthy women. Design: an observational study, nine with daily who met specified criteria spent 24 hours in a temperature- humidity-controlled whole-room indirect calorimeter (ie, metabolic room). Demographic disease/treatment information were obtained the following measured: via sternal skin...

Similar to the circadian rhythm of core body temperature, hot flashes have been found exhibit a in healthy, naturally postmenopausal women, with peak frequency at 18:25 h. However, date, no studies evaluated whether this same pattern is among breast cancer survivors reporting flashes.Daily flash frequencies were measured 21 using validated 24-h sternal skin conductance monitoring.Hot noted all ranging from 1 30 per period. A majority sample (86%) experienced > or = nighttime flash, 48%...

Purpose: To create a tissue-based simulator that allows practice of key steps robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) in sequential fashion. Materials and Methods: A model was created from female porcine genitourinary tract tissue to represent the male pelvic anatomy. The following RARP were simulated: dorsal venous complex ligation, division bladder neck, seminal vesicle dissection, prostatic pedicle ligation with nerve sparing, urethral division, neck reconstruction, vesicourethral...

Use of 3D Adaptive Raw-Data Filter in CT the Lung: Effect on Radiation Dose ReductionTakeshi Kubo1 2, Yoshiharu Ohno3, Shiva Gautam1, Pei-Jan P. Lin1, Hans-Ulrich Kauczor4 5, Hiroto Hatabu6 and iLEAD Study GroupAudio Available | Share

Abstract Background Formulating a clinically acceptable plan within the time‐constrained clinical setting of brachytherapy poses challenges to clinicians. Deep learning based dose prediction methods have shown favorable solutions for enhancing efficiency, but development has primarily been on external beam radiation therapy. Thus, there is need translation brachytherapy. Purpose This study proposes model utilizing an attention‐gating mechanism and 3D UNET cervical cancer high‐dose‐rate...

Objective: To evaluate the frequency and severity of bronchomalacia, defined as excessive collapsibility bronchi, in bronchiectasis; to compare extent air trapping bronchiectasis patients with/without bronchomalacia; correlate bronchomalacia versus pulmonary function. Materials Methods: Forty-six with evaluated by volumetric expiratory high-resolution computed tomography (CT) function tests were studied. The presence on contiguous axial CT images using a 4-point scale. was graded coronal...

No AccessJournal of UrologyCLINICAL UROLOGY: Original Articles1 Feb 2001RATIO OF FREE-TO-TOTAL PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN CORRELATES WITH TUMOR VOLUME IN PATIENTS INCREASED DAVID J. GROSSKLAUS, SCOTT B. SHAPPELL, SHIVA GAUTAM, JOSEPH A. SMITH, and MICHAEL S. COOKSON GROSSKLAUSDAVID GROSSKLAUS , SHAPPELLSCOTT SHAPPELL GAUTAMSHIVA GAUTAM SMITHJOSEPH SMITH COOKSONMICHAEL View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/00005392-200102000-00024AboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload...

Although highly protective, cardiac surgery using cardioplegia and cardiopulmonary bypass (CP/CPB) subjects myocardium to hypothermic reversible ischemic injury that can impair function which results in a greatly enhanced risk of mortality. Acute changes myocardial contractile activity are likely regulated via protein modifications. We performed the following study determine profile human CP/CPB.Right atrial appendage was collected from 8 male patients pre post-CP/CPB. Atrial tissue lysates...

Objective: To evaluate coronal reformations of the chest on 64-row multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) for detection pulmonary embolisms compared with axial images. Methods: Thirty-eight consecutive patients who underwent angiography (CTA) MDCT a suspected embolism were retrospectively studied. Contiguous 2-mm and images reviewed independently. A was assessed in main, lobar, or segmental arteries scored using 5-point scale. Results: demonstrated 10% (4 38) 16% (6 Interpretation...

The Raptopoulos computed tomography (CT) grading system of pancreaticobiliary cancers was conceived to predict resectability based on tumour involvement critical vasculature. aim the present study investigate relationship between CT grade, resectability, margin status and survival after pancreatic resection.Patients with presumed malignancy a pancreas protocol angiogram (CTA) who underwent attempted curative resection from October 2001 August 2008 were identified. radiographical vasculature,...

The Pearson chi-squared statistic for testing the equality of two multinomial populations when categories are nominal is much less appropriate ordinal categories. Test statistics typically used in this context based on scorings levels, but results these tests highly dependent choice scores. authors propose a test which naturally modifies to incorporate information. proposed does not depend scores and under null hypothesis populations, it asymptotically equivalent likelihood ratio against...