The repeatability of the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) during radiotherapy for rectal cancer on a 1.5 T MR-linac was investigated by acquiring two sequential diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) sequences at each fraction. ...

Transanal advancement flap repair (TAFR) fails in approximately 30–40% of patients with a cryptoglandular transsphincteric fistula. An additional intraoperative injection of autologous platelet-rich stroma (PRS) with TAFR ...

Introduction: The persistent increase in the use of 3,4-methylenedioxymetamfetamine has led to an increase in emergency department presentations. Our aim was to study the most frequent reasons for admission to the intensive ...

The COVID-19 pandemic and relevant non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) interrupted the circulation of common respiratory viruses. These viruses demonstrated an unprecedented asynchronous resurgence as NPIs were relaxed. ...

Purpose: Assessment of right ventricular (RV) function is recommended as part of a comprehensive echocardiography exam, including before and after cardiac surgery. Nevertheless, the prognostic implications of various ...

Quality control of immunohistochemistry (IHC) slides is crucial to ascertain accurate patient management. Visual assessment is the most commonly used method to assess the quality of IHC slides from patient samples in daily ...

Innate immune cells express a plethora of inhibitory receptors, many of which recognize molecular patterns. An appropriate balance between signaling via activating and inhibitory pattern recognition receptors is important ...

Background: Like other Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries, Tanzania is undergoing socio-economic changes that impact lifestyles and dietary choices. Traditionally, differences in dietary habits between rural and urban areas ...