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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Jingliang Ruan, Xiaolin Xu, Yan Cai, Hongyan Zeng, Man Luo, Wenyue Zhang, Rongbin Liu, Peiliang Lin, Yangming Xu, Qiong Ye, Bing Ou, Baoming Luo
Summary: A thyroid imaging reporting and data system based on nonenhanced US and contrast-enhanced US was constructed and validated, showing improved accuracy in determining the malignancy risk of thyroid nodules and reducing unnecessary biopsies.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Geeta Bhandari, Parul Chaudhary, Saurabh Gangola, Sanjay Gupta, Ashulekha Gupta, Mohd Rafatullah, Shaohua Chen
Summary: Substantial quantities of toxic environmental pollutants are released from healthcare systems, and there is an urgent need to develop efficient treatment technologies for environmental protection. Conventional wastewater treatment plants have limited removal rates for contaminants, while advanced treatment strategies such as ozonation and advanced oxidation processes are effective in removing pollutants but require further development and optimization. Complete removal of contaminants in hospital effluents is still a challenge.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yousra El Alaoui, Adel Elomri, Marwa Qaraqe, Regina Padmanabhan, Ruba Yasin Taha, Halima El Omri, Abdelfatteh El Omri, Omar Aboumarzouk
Summary: This review article provides an in-depth analysis of the current applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of hematology, with a focus on blood cancer research. The study found that AI has generated impressive results in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment stages of hematology, but further research is needed for predicting the patient's pathway to treatment.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Erik K. Alexander, Edmund S. Cibas
Summary: Thyroid nodules are common and often asymptomatic. Ultrasound and fine-needle aspiration are frequently used for diagnosis and determining the malignancy of nodules. Benign cytology is usually accurate, but indeterminate cytology may require further testing.
LANCET DIABETES & ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nurul Umairah M. Nizam, Marlia M. Hanafiah, Kok Sin Woon
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review of 71 previous studies on the life cycle assessment of nanomaterials from 2001 to 2020, highlighting the lack of comprehensive LCA studies on the environmental impacts of NMs until end-of-life stages in most previous research. Recommendations for future studies include reporting more detailed and transparent data, considering environmental impacts and potential risks throughout the life cycle of NMs, adopting a transparent characterization model, and conducting toxicity, uncertainty, and sensitivity assessments to analyze exposure pathways further. The findings of this study contribute towards future research on LCA NMs, especially considering the limited understanding of mechanisms and pathways involved in the release of NMs into the environment.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Cong Wang, Mingxin Lin, Lin Zhong, Congliang Tian
Summary: This study aims to systematically evaluate the value of TI-RADS combined with SMI in distinguishing between benign and malignant thyroid nodules, in order to address the contradictory results and small sample sizes in previous studies.
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Haris Muhammad, Aniqa Tehreem, Jonathon O. Russell, Ralph P. Tufano
Summary: AFTNs have traditionally been treated with surgery or RAI, which can have complications. RFA is advocated as a minimally invasive alternative, showing promise especially for higher risk surgical candidates or RAI contraindications. Further studies with longer follow-up are needed to establish standardized protocols and generalize RFA use for AFTNs.
Review
Environmental Studies
Katcho Karume, Jean M. Mondo, Geant B. Chuma, Angele Ibanda, Espoir M. Bagula, Alex Lina Aleke, Serge Ndjadi, Bintu Ndusha, Pascaline Azine Ciza, Nadege Cirezi Cizungu, Daniel Muhindo, Anthony Egeru, Florence Mayega Nakayiwa, Jackson-Gilbert M. Majaliwa, Gustave N. Mushagalusa, Rodrigue B. Basengere Ayagirwe
Summary: Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is an innovative approach to increase agricultural productivity sustainably, improve livelihoods and incomes of farmers, enhance resilience, and mitigate climate change impacts. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), farmers are utilizing farming practices that meet the criteria of CSA, although there is no explicit policy or branded CSA practices. This review paper provides comprehensive evidence of CSA-associated practices in DRC, efforts to promote CSA, and the benefits derived from these practices. The returns on investment are promising, but relatively lower than in other sub-Saharan African countries.
Review
Oncology
Maija Radzina, Madara Ratniece, Davis Simanis Putrins, Laura Saule, Vito Cantisani
Summary: Ultrasound is a baseline imaging technique for thyroid nodules, with the advantage of CEUS in assessing vascular perfusion and hemodynamics in real-time for differentiation between benign and malignant nodules. Despite the need for standardization due to overlapping features, further research may lead to reliable performance of CEUS in detecting or excluding thyroid cancer.
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Kristen Kobaly, Caroline S. Kim, Susan J. Mandel
Summary: Thyroid nodules are common, especially in women and older individuals. Ultrasonography is a standard technique for evaluating thyroid nodules, and risk stratification systems based on ultrasound appearance are used to determine the risk of malignancy. Cytology results and molecular testing can help further assess the need for surgery or observation.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Jean-Nicolas Gallant, Sheau-Chiann Chen, Carlos A. Ortega, Sarah L. Rohde, Ryan H. Belcher, James L. Netterville, Naira Baregamian, Huiying Wang, Jiancong Liang, Fei Ye, Yuri E. Nikiforov, Marina N. Nikiforova, Vivian L. Weiss
Summary: This study investigates the molecular landscape of pediatric thyroid nodules and finds it to be unique compared to adults. The multigene GC test shows high sensitivity and reasonably high specificity for the diagnosis of pediatric thyroid nodules, and may have the potential to decrease the use of diagnostic surgery.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Marika D. Russell, David C. Shonka, Julia Noel, Amanda Silver Karcioglu, Amr H. Ahmed, Peter Angelos, Kristen Atkins, Lindsay Bischoff, Erin Buczek, Lisa Caulley, Jeremy Freeman, Teresa Kroeker, Whitney Liddy, Bryan Mciver, Caitlin McMullen, Yuri Nikiforov, Lisa Orloff, Joseph Scharpf, Jatin Shah, Ashok Shaha, Michael Singer, Neil Tolley, Robert Michael Tuttle, Ian Witterick, Gregory W. Randolph
Summary: Thyroid cancer incidence has risen significantly, with individualized treatment approaches needed. Endocrinologists play a crucial role in diagnosis and evaluation, understanding the key aspects of preoperative evaluation aids in formulating comprehensive management plans.
ENDOCRINE PRACTICE
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Tina Nie, Yvette N. Lamb
Summary: Teprotumumab is a monoclonal antibody that shows efficacy in improving symptoms of TED, and its clinical benefits can be maintained for up to one year post-treatment. The adverse events associated with teprotumumab are generally mild, and it may benefit a more diverse population of TED patients.
Review
Oncology
Stella Bernardi, Andrea Palermo, Rosario Francesco Grasso, Bruno Fabris, Fulvio Stacul, Roberto Cesareo
Summary: Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is effective in reducing benign thyroid nodules and eliminating most papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC), with results typically maintained for at least 5 years. However, further research is needed to understand the risk of regrowth in benign nodules and recurrence in PTMC patients.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Evanthia Giannoula, Ioannis Iakovou, Luca Giovanella, Alexis Vrachimis
Summary: This article summarizes the adjustments made by nuclear thyroidology during the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent the spread of the virus while maintaining the quality and safety of the services provided.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
A. Crescenzi, P. Trimboli, D. Cicciarella Modica, C. Taffon, L. Guidobaldi, S. Taccogna, A. Rainer, M. Trombetta, E. Papini, G. Zelano
HORMONE AND METABOLIC RESEARCH
(2016)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
C. M. Pacella, G. Mauri, G. Achille, D. Barbaro, G. Bizzarri, P. De Feo, E. Di Stasio, R. Esposito, G. Gambelunghe, I. Misischi, B. Raggiunti, T. Rago, G. L. Patelli, S. D'Este, P. Vitti, E. Papini
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2015)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Olga Disoteo, Franco Grimaldi, Enrico Papini, Roberto Attanasio, Laura Tonutti, Maria Antonietta Pellegrini, Rinaldo Guglielmi, Giorgio Borretta
ANNALS OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2015)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hossein Gharib, Enrico Papini, Jeffrey R. Garber, Daniel S. Duick, R. Mack Harrell, Laszlo Hegedus, Ralf Paschke, Roberto Valcavi, Paolo Vitti
ENDOCRINE PRACTICE
(2016)
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Rinaldo Guglielmi, Andrea Frasoldati, Michele Zini, Franco Grimaldi, Hossein Gharib, Jeffrey R. Garber, Enrico Papini
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(2016)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Enrico Papini, Rinaldo Gugliemi, Claudio Maurizio Pacella
CURRENT OPINION IN ENDOCRINOLOGY DIABETES AND OBESITY
(2016)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Enrico Papini, Claudio M. Pacella, Irene Misischi, Rinaldo Guglielmi, Giancarlo Bizzarri, Helle Dossing, Laszlo Hegedus
BEST PRACTICE & RESEARCH CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2014)
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Simona Zampetti, Giuseppe Campagna, Claudio Tiberti, Marco Songini, Maria Luisa Arpi, Giuseppina De Simone, Efisio Cossu, Lorenzo Cocco, John Osborn, Emanuele Bosi, Francesco Giorgino, Marialuisa Spoletini, Raffaella Buzzetti
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2014)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Enrico Papini, Claudio M. Pacella, Laszlo Hegedus
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2014)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Franco Grimaldi, Nicola Fazio, Roberto Attanasio, Andrea Frasoldati, Enrico Papini, Francesco Angelini, Roberto Baldelli, Debora Berretti, Sara Bianchetti, Giancarlo Bizzarri, Marco Caputo, Roberto Castello, Nadia Cremonini, Anna Crescenzi, Maria Vittoria Davi, Angela Valentina D'Elia, Antongiulio Faggiano, Stefano Pizzolitto, Annibale Versari, Michele Zini, Guido Rindi, Kjell Oberg
JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
(2014)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
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JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
(2014)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Roberto Negro, Roberto Attanasio, Franco Grimaldi, Claudio Marcocci, Rinaldo Guglielmi, Enrico Papini
EUROPEAN THYROID JOURNAL
(2016)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Roberto Negro, Roberto Attanasio, Franco Grimaldi, Rinaldo Guglielmi, Enrico Papini
EUROPEAN THYROID JOURNAL
(2016)
Letter
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Roberto Garberoglio, Camillo Aliberti, Marialuisa Appetecchia, Marco Attard, Giuseppe Boccuzzi, Flavio Boraso, Giorgio Borretta, Giuseppe Caruso, Maurilio Deandrea, Milena Freddi, Gabriella Gallone, Giovanni Gandini, Guido Gasparri, Carlo Gazzera, Ezio Ghigo, Maurizio Grosso, Paolo Limone, Mauro Maccario, Luigi Mansi, Alberto Mormile, Pier Giorgio Nasi, Fabio Orlandi, Donatella Pacchioni, Claudio Maurizio Pacella, Nicola Palestini, Enrico Papini, Maria Rosa Pelizzo, Andrea Piotto, Teresa Rago, Fabrizio Riganti, Lodovico Rosato, Ruth Rossetto, Antonio Scarmozzino, Stefano Spiezia, Ornella Testori, Roberto Valcavi, Andrea Veltri, Paolo Vitti, Matteo Zingrillo
JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND
(2015)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Edoardo Guastamacchia, Vincenzo Triggiani, Alberto Aglialoro, Antimo Aiello, Lucia Ianni, Mauro Maccario, Michele Zini, Carlo Giorda, Rinaldo Guglielmi, Corrado Betterle, Roberto Attanasio, Giorgio Borretta, Piernicola Garofalo, Enrico Papini, Roberto Castello, Antonio Ceriello