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Rationale and Objectives We sought to explore the image quality and diagnostic performance of virtual monochromatic imaging derived from dual-energy computed tomography coronary angiography (DE-CTCA) in patients with in...

Background The presence of mental health conditions is pervasive in patients who experienced acute myocardial infarction (AMI), significantly disrupting their recovery. Providing timely and easily accessible psychologica...

Abstract Background Excess weight significantly impacts body image perception. While research on body satisfaction in overweight and obese individuals is extensive, most studies report high dissatisfaction, especially am...

En manos de expertos la sangre es virtualmente segura, pero no existe duda de que muchas muertes que han sucedido a pesar de la transfusión han sido ocasionadas por esta práctica. El manejo hemático del paciente (pati...

The article is devoted to reviewing the main methods of practice-oriented teaching of medical students at the Department of Internal Medicine No. 1, Clinical Immunology and Allergology named after Academician Y. M. Neyko...

Abstract The rapid proliferation of wireless body area networks (WBANs) has intensified the need for architectures that simultaneously guarantee quantum-resistant security, patient privacy, and clinical-grade diagnostic ...

The integration of virtual reality technologies into PTSD treatment in Ukraine presents new opportunities for enhancing the mental health of military personnel, veterans, and individuals affected by war-related trauma. D...

Introduction. Telepresence provides clinicians the ability to monitor patients as well to communicate with all the members of the healthcare staff.  Covid-19 Units cope with high complexity in providing care and an inte...

ABSTRACT Background Regional anesthesia, while offering numerous clinical advantages, can paradoxically heighten intraoperative anxiety and stress due to patients remaining conscious throughout surgical procedures. Objec...

Abstract Background Buccal plate perforation (BPP) is a common intraoperative complication during implant placement in the maxillary premolar region, compromising implant stability and long-term success. This study aimed...

Abstract Background Multi-Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (MFT-AN) unites families navigating similar difficulties to promote more rapid recovery for adolescents with eating disorders. Designed as a collaborative, gr...

Abstract Objective To investigate whether virtual unenhanced (VUE) images generated from spectral CT using the rapid kVp switching technique can serve as a substitute for true unenhanced (TUE) images in the assessment of...

Goal of the work is to verify if there exists a significant difference in the quality of movement measured via virtual reality (VR) technology between two groups of patients diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis...

Introduction and objectives We explored the differences between atherosclerotic burden with invasive coronary angiography and virtual monochromatic imaging derived from dual-energy computed tomography coronary angiograp...

Introduction: Among stroke survivors, psychiatric complications such as post-stroke depression (PSD) are common, affecting about a third of stroke survivors. Antidepressant therapy is regarded as the preferred approach f...

BackgroundStroke remains a primary cause of long-term disability worldwide, with upper-limb deficits affecting up to 80% of survivors acutely and 40% chronically. These deficits lead to considerable effects on their inde...

Abstract Objective To analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the residency of gynecology and obstetrics in São Paulo. Methods Cross-sectional study developed by representatives of residents of the Association ...

OBJETIVOS: avaliar a reprodutibilidade intra-observador e interobservador da medida do volume endometrial utilizando ultra-sonografia tridimensional (3D) e o programa VOCAL® (Virtual Organ Computer-aided AnaLysis). MÉT...

Abstract Introduction Brazil is the world’s biggest consumer of crack cocaine, and dependence is a major public health issue. This is the first study to investigate the prevalence of potentially harmful adulterants p...

This review examines the application of brain–computer interface (BCI) technology for motor rehabilitation in patients with severe stroke—a population often excluded from conventional therapies due to minimal movemen...

RationaleActivated PI3K delta syndrome (APDS) is a rare primary immunodeficiency disease (PID) characterized in 2013. Caregivers of children with APDS juggle management of complex medical needs with family and work respo...

Huayu Chen,1 Xiaowen Yang,2 Jifang Peng,3 Xianrong Xu,4 Yaping Li,1 Zirong Tong,5 Chunhong Gao5 1Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University Junior Nurse, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 21002...

Digital phantoms are virtual representations of the human body used in medical research to test equipment, train medical professionals and develop or validate algorithms. These models can be created from ‘real-world’...

Abstract Background The emigration of physicians from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to high-income countries (HICs), colloquially referred to as the “brain drain”, has been a topic of discussion in global ...