Association of the Placement of a Perirectal Hydrogel Spacer With the Clinical Outcomes of Men Receiving Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.8221
Abstract: Importance Perirectal spacers are intended to lower the risk of rectal toxic effects associated with prostate radiotherapy. A quantitative synthesis of typical clinical results with specific perirectal spacers is limited. Objective To evaluate the association… read more here.
Keywords: prostate; spacer; radiotherapy; group ... See more keywords
Plan comparison of prostate stereotactic radiotherapy in spacer implant patients
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13387
Abstract: Abstract In prostate stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), hydrogel spacers are increasingly used. This study aimed to perform a dosimetry comparison of treatment plans using CyberKnife (CK), commonly used for prostate SBRT, Helical TomoTherapy (HT),… read more here.
Keywords: stereotactic radiotherapy; comparison prostate; spacer; prostate stereotactic ... See more keywords
Systematic study of the iodinated rectal hydrogel spacer material discrepancy on accuracy of proton dosimetry
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13774
Abstract: Abstract Purpose Iodination of rectal hydrogel spacer increases the computed tomography (CT) visibility. The effect of iodinated hydrogel spacer material on the accuracy of proton dosimetry has not been fully studied yet. We presented a… read more here.
Keywords: hydrogel spacer; material; spacer material; rectal hydrogel ... See more keywords
π-Bridge Spacer Embedded Electron Donor-Acceptor Polymer for Flexible Electrochromic Zn-ion Batteries.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202301141
Abstract: Zinc ion batteries (ZIBs) have drawn much attention as the next-generation energy storage for smart and wearable electronics due to their high theoretical gravimetric/volumetric energy capacities (820 mAh/g, 5855 mAh/cm3 ), safety from explosive hazards,… read more here.
Keywords: spacer embedded; ion batteries; bridge spacer; embedded electron ... See more keywords
Safe and selective anticancer agents from tetrafluorinated azobenzene‐imidazolium ionic liquids: Synthesis, characterization, and cytotoxic effects
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DOI: 10.1002/ardp.202200085
Abstract: A new series of tetrafluorinated azobenzene‐imidazolium salts is reported. The azobenzene and imidazolium moieties were functionalized with long alkyl chains and connected via a methylene spacer of varying lengths (n = 3–12). They were characterized using FTIR… read more here.
Keywords: cytotoxic; azobenzene imidazolium; ionic liquids; tetrafluorinated azobenzene ... See more keywords
Advanced Pyrrolidine‐Carbamate Self‐Immolative Spacer with Tertiary Amine Handle Induces Superfast Cyclative Drug Release
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DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202200279
Abstract: Amine‐carbamate self‐immolative (SI) spacers represent practical and versatile tools in targeted prodrugs, but their slow degradation mechanism limits drug activation at the site of disease. We engineered a pyrrolidine‐carbamate SI spacer with a tertiary amine… read more here.
Keywords: pyrrolidine carbamate; self immolative; spacer; spacer tertiary ... See more keywords
Demonstrating the benefits of corrective intraoperative feedback in improving the quality of duodenal hydrogel spacer placement
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.15665
Abstract: Abstract Purpose Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer‐related death with a 10% 5‐year overall survival rate (OS). Radiation therapy (RT) in addition to dose escalation improves the outcome by significantly increasing the… read more here.
Keywords: injection; hydrogel spacer; feedback; spacer ... See more keywords
A pair of deep learning auto-contouring models for prostate cancer patients injected with a radio-transparent versus radiopaque hydrogel spacer.
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.16375
Abstract: BACKGROUND Absorbable hydrogel spacer injected between prostate and rectum is gaining popularity for rectal sparing. The spacer alters patient anatomy and thus requires new auto-contouring models. PURPOSE To report the development and comprehensive evaluation of… read more here.
Keywords: prostate; auto; bladder rectum; spacer ... See more keywords
Phase Tailoring of Ruddlesden-Popper Perovskite at Fixed Large Spacer Cation Ratio.
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DOI: 10.1002/smll.202100560
Abstract: Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) metal halide perovskites are considered as promising optoelectronic materials due to their good environmental stability and desirable optoelectronic properties. However, the phase composition and ordering in the deposited film, with a fixed ratio… read more here.
Keywords: phase; spacer; large spacer; spacer cation ... See more keywords
Two stage revision hip arthroplasty in periprosthetic joint infection. Comparison study: with or without the use of a spacer
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DOI: 10.1007/s00264-017-3500-8
Abstract: PurposeThe aim of this study was to compare two methods of two-stage surgery for PJI (periprosthetic joint infection) after THA (total hip arthroplasty): one with and one without the use of an antibiotic-loaded cement spacer.MethodsThis… read more here.
Keywords: spacer; use; two stage; infection ... See more keywords
Two-stage hip revision arthroplasty for periprosthetic joint infection without the use of spacer or cemented implants
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DOI: 10.1007/s00264-019-04297-y
Abstract: IntroductionThere is no gold standard for performing a two-stage exchange arthroplasty to treat periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). The use of spacers and the anchorage principles of the revision prosthesis remain controversial. Herein, we report the… read more here.
Keywords: spacer; two stage; hip; pji ... See more keywords