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Abstract Background Procedures performed after-hours have been associated with worse outcomes in several procedural specialties. Data examining the relationship between procedure timing and adverse event severity in inte...

Abstract Objective New Zealand White (NZW) rabbits are widely used in interventional radiology research due to their suitability for human-sized treatment and imaging equipment, offering high translational potential. Thi...

Abstract Objective “One-stop” interventional therapy for non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) traditionally relies on transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) guidance, which carries limitations including anesthe...

Background In conflict-affected regions such as Syria, where health systems are severely disrupted, first aid training for laypersons is a critical intervention to reduce preventable mortality. This study aimed to evalua...

This study evaluated the long-term outcomes of interventional therapy for transplant renal artery stenosis (TRAS). A total of 30 TRAS patients who underwent interventional treatment between February 2017 and September 20...

Abstract Background Systemic thrombolysis is recommended for high-risk pulmonary embolism, but is associated with a substantial bleeding risk due to thrombolysis-induced coagulopathy. However, recent advances in precisio...

Background: The rising demand for interventional radiology procedures (IRPs) performed under fluoroscopic guidance increases the risk of harmful radiation effects for patients and staff. Radiation dose optimisation usin...

Bouveret syndrome is a rare form of gallstone ileus in which a gallstone causes gastric outlet obstruction via a cholecystoenteric fistula. We present the case of an elderly patient who underwent emergency surgery due to...

Abstract Background Transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defects (VSDs) presents technical challenges in patients with complex anatomies and residual post-surgical defects. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibi...

PURPOSE: Heterotopic ossification (HO) is an abnormal bone mass in soft tissue, often complicating spinal cord or brain injuries with paralysis. When ossification limits joint amplitudes and becomes symptomatic, surgical...

Abstract Genicular artery embolization (GAE) has emerged as a safe and encouraging minimally invasive treatment option for patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis (OA) who have failed conventional therapies. This techn...

Abstract Introduction The Emergency Medical Service Benefit Score (EBS) was recently developed from the former Helicopter Benefit Score (HBS) to provide a standardized tool for evaluating the benefits of prehospital inte...

Abstract Objective This study aimed primarily to evaluate three-dimensionally the alteration in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) at short- and long-term follow-up after mandibular advancement (MAS) and mandibular setbac...

Abstract Background Patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma are receiving adjuvant radio(chemo)therapy as standard of care, according to national guidelines. However, patients with human papi...

Abstract Background The study aimed to determine the effect of manual pressure and local cold spray administration on pain intensity and satisfaction in reducing pain due to Human Anti-D Immunoglobulin injection administ...

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) and diabetes mellitus (DM) are major global health concerns that frequently coexist, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This dual burden negatively affects disease progression...

Oropharyngeal infection has long been associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD), specifically valvular disease and endocarditis. However, the relationship between periodontal disease (PD), with associated infection an...

Abstract Background College students go through a plethora of challenges. These can have deleterious consequences on their mental health. Literature also suggests that regular physical activity (PA) can be a protective f...

Abstract Cross-lingual information retrieval limits global exchange of data because of the high diversity in the methods to classify, document and encode medical procedures. Traditional keyword-based or single-language s...

Abstract Background Surgeons work in high-pressure, high-risk environments, which can lead to physical and mental health challenges. Physical activity (PA) has known benefits for health, stress reduction, and professiona...

Abstract Background Gastric cancer (GC) remains a major global health challenge with persistently poor survival rates, largely attributable to late-stage diagnosis and the inherent limitations of conventional imaging mod...

Abstract Background Interventional management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease of the emphysema phenotype, include uniportal, non-intubated, video-assisted thoracic surgery (UNI-VATS) lung volume reduction surger...

Jiayin Chen,* Zhuochao Li,* Xun Qi Key Laboratory of DiagnosticImaging and Interventional Radiology of Liaoning Province, Department of Interventional Therapy, The First Hospital of China Medical Universi...

Background Parental knowledge of newborn care is essential, as it can influence the newborn’s health, growth, and development. It is challenging due to a lack of mothers’ knowledge and skills, insufficient resources,...