Association of Kidney Comorbidities and Acute Kidney Failure With Unfavorable Outcomes After COVID-19 in Individuals With the Sickle Cell Trait.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2022.2141
Abstract: Importance Sickle cell trait (SCT), defined as the presence of 1 hemoglobin beta sickle allele (rs334-T) and 1 normal beta allele, is prevalent in millions of people in the US, particularly in individuals of African… read more here.
Keywords: cell trait; acute kidney; kidney; association ... See more keywords
Contrast thresholds for detection of various iodine concentrations in subtraction CT and dual‐energy CT systems
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13834
Abstract: Abstract Objective To estimate the minimum iodine concentrations detectable in simulated vessels of various diameters for both subtraction computed tomography (CT) and dual‐energy CT systems. Methods Fillable tubes (diameters: 1, 3, and 5 mm) were… read more here.
Keywords: dual energy; contrast thresholds; concentration; sct ... See more keywords
Natural Carbon By-Products for Transparent Heaters: The Case of Steam-Cracker Tar.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.201900331
Abstract: Steam-cracker tar (SCT) is a by-product of ethylene production that is in massive quantities globally (>150 × 106 tons per year). With few useful applications, the production of unwanted SCT leads to the need for… read more here.
Keywords: transparent heaters; sct; cracker tar; steam cracker ... See more keywords
Relatively favorable outcome after allogeneic stem cell transplantation for BCR‐ABL1‐positive AML: A survey from the acute leukemia working party of the European Society for blood and marrow transplantation (EBMT)
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DOI: 10.1002/ajh.24928
Abstract: The aim of the study was to assess the role of allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT) in patients diagnosed with BCR‐ABL1‐positive acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Fifty‐seven patients (median age, 48 years, range: 19‐67) with BCR‐ABL1… read more here.
Keywords: abl1 positive; positive aml; transplantation; sct ... See more keywords
Deep learning approaches using 2D and 3D convolutional neural networks for generating male pelvic synthetic CT from MRI.
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.13672
Abstract: PURPOSE The improved soft tissue contrast of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compared to computed tomography (CT) makes it a useful imaging modality for radiotherapy treatment planning. Even when MR images are acquired for treatment planning,… read more here.
Keywords: male pelvic; neural networks; patient positioning; convolutional neural ... See more keywords
Toward MR-only proton therapy planning for pediatric brain tumors: synthesis of relative proton stopping power images with multiple sequence MRI and development of an online quality assurance tool.
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.15479
Abstract: PURPOSE To generate synthetic relative proton-stopping-power (sRPSP) images from MRI sequence(s) and develop an online quality assurance (QA) tool for sRPSP to facilitate safe integration of MR-only proton planning into clinical practice. MATERIALS AND METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: tool; proton; sequence; mri ... See more keywords
Secretin Prevents Apoptosis in the Developing Cerebellum Through Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL
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DOI: 10.1007/s12031-019-01287-y
Abstract: Secretin (SCT) is involved in a variety of physiological processes and has been implicated in preventing apoptosis during brain development. However, little is known about the molecular mechanism underlying its neuroprotective effects. The B cell… read more here.
Keywords: developing cerebellum; bcl bcl; sct; bcl ... See more keywords
Pediatric Hospitalists' Performance and Perceptions of Script Concordance Testing for Self-Assessment.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2020.10.003
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The cognitive expertise of Pediatric Hospitalists (PH) lies not in standard knowledge but in making decisions under conditions of uncertainty. To maintain expertise, PH should engage in deliberate practice via self-assessments that promote higher-level… read more here.
Keywords: sct questions; practice; sct; script concordance ... See more keywords
Do Cytogenetics Predict Likelihood to Attain Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Post Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation (SCT) in Multiple Myeloma (MM)?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2018.12.806
Abstract: Background Determination of high risk via genetics plays a significant role in prognosis of disease outcomes in MM. More recently, MRD is emerging as an important prognostic marker and will potentially be used as a… read more here.
Keywords: high risk; post; risk; mrd ... See more keywords
Spectral CT in clinical routine imaging of neuroendocrine neoplasms.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2020.12.027
Abstract: AIM To evaluate the potential of new spectral computed tomography (SCT)-based tools in patients with neuroendocrine neoplasms (NEN). MATERIAL AND METHODS Eighty-eight consecutive patients with NENs were included prospectively. The patients underwent multiphase CT with… read more here.
Keywords: sct parameters; neuroendocrine neoplasms; spectral clinical; metastatic lesions ... See more keywords
APOL1 Renal Risk Variants and Sickle Cell Trait Associations With Reduced Kidney Function in a Large Congolese Population-Based Study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2021.09.018
Abstract: Introduction APOL1, GSTM1 risk variants, and sickle cell trait (SCT) are associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) among African Americans (AAs). Nevertheless, such evidence remains scarce in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) populations. Methods In a cross-sectional… read more here.
Keywords: risk; study; risk variants; sct ... See more keywords