Article
Oncology
Jumpei Shibata, Hidetaka Kawamura, Kazuhiro Hiramatsu, Michitaka Honda, Yoshihisa Shibata, Taro Aoba, Masahiro Fujii, Atsuki Arimoto, Akira Ito, Kenta Ishii, Kojiro Omiya, Mariko Asai, Takuya Arakawa, Hirotake Gonda, Shuhei Asai, Takuya Hasegawa, Kento Kawashima, Takehito Kato
Summary: In this study, there was a significant association between the midclavicular line subcutaneous fat area (SFA) and infectious complications, but no significant association was found between SFA and overall complications.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Surgery
May Al Nawas, Jelmer E. Oor, Lucas Goense, Stephanie F. M. Hosman, Erik J. R. J. van der Hoeven, Niels A. T. Wijffels, Wouter W. te Riele, Marijn Takkenberg, Marinus J. Wiezer, Wouter J. M. Derksen
Summary: This study analyzed the accuracy of abdominal CT in diagnosing IH following RYGB surgery, concluding that CT is a reliable imaging modality for the detection of IH and should be added to the diagnostic work-up for RYGB patients with abdominal pain suggestive of IH to improve patient selection for explorative surgery.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Jian Yang, Fengyan Zhang, Ying Qiao
Summary: Ultrasound (US), CT, and their combination have different diagnostic accuracies in detecting cervical lymph node metastasis (CLNM) in patients with papillary thyroid cancer (PTC). US has higher sensitivity and specificity than CT in detecting CLNM in patients with PTC, especially in the lateral compartment. The combination of US and CT increases the sensitivity in the patient-based analysis.
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Sevtap Tugce Ulas, Katharina Ziegeler, Sophia-Theresa Richter, Sarah Ohrndorf, Robert Biesen, Fabian Proft, Denis Poddubnyy, Torsten Diekhoff
Summary: This study compared the performance of dual-energy CT and CT subtraction in detecting arthritis, with CT-S having the highest diagnostic accuracy. Both iMap and MRI showed good correlation and interreader reliability. Musculoskeletal ultrasound remains the most available modality for arthritis imaging and served as the gold standard in this study.
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Anne-Claire Ortlieb, Aissam Labani, Francois Severac, Mi-Young Jeung, Catherine Roy, Mickael Ohana
Summary: This study assessed the impact of patient's morphotype on image quality and diagnostic performance of Ultra-Low-Dose (ULD) chest CT. It found a negative correlation between Body Mass Index (BMI) and image quality, but no correlation with diagnostic performance, suggesting a potential use of ULD protocol in obese patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Rheumatology
Sevtap Tugce Ulas, Felix Radny, Katharina Ziegeler, Iris Eshed, Juliane Greese, Dominik Deppe, Carsten Stelbrink, Robert Biesen, Hildrun Haibel, Valeria Rios Rodriguez, Judith Rademacher, Mikhail Protopopov, Fabian Proft, Denis Poddubnyy, Torsten Diekhoff
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether self-reported diagnostic confidence can predict diagnostic accuracy in axial spondyloarthritis imaging. The results showed significant differences in diagnostic confidence between correct and incorrect responses for all imaging modalities, and self-reported diagnostic confidence can serve as useful information to predict diagnostic reliability.
Article
Orthopedics
Olof Sandberg, Sofia Carlsson, Ellen Harbom, Vendela Cappelen, Simon Tholen, Henrik Olivecrona, Per Wretenberg
Summary: This study demonstrates the accuracy and feasibility of using inducible displacement CT in diagnosing aseptic loosening in total hip arthroplasty. The sensitivity and specificity of displacement CT were found to be higher than plain radiography, making it a valuable tool for clinical routine.
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Emergency Medicine
Andrew Shieh, Phung K. Pham, Nicole A. Plouffe, Theodore W. Heyming
Summary: A retrospective study compared the negative appendectomy rates between transfer and primary patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy at a pediatric hospital. The study found that there was no significant difference in the negative appendectomy rates between the two groups, despite more frequent use of CT scans by transfer patients at nonpediatric hospitals. Encouraging the use of ultrasound at adult facilities may help safely reduce CT utilization in the evaluation of suspected pediatric appendicitis.
JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Omer Kasalak, Haider Alnahwi, Romy Toxopeus, Jan P. Pennings, Derya Yakar, Thomas C. Kwee
Summary: The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between workload and diagnostic errors on clinical CT scans. The findings suggest that there is a significant association between workload exceeding 100% and diagnostic errors. Diagnostic errors occur throughout the day in clinical CT scans, with no increase towards the end of the day.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Michael C. McDermott, Thomas Sartoretti, Casper Mihl, Hubertus Pietsch, Hatem Alkadhi, Joachim E. Wildberger
Summary: The third-generation phantom successfully simulates physiologic in vivo conditions with accurate contrast media transport timing, good repeatability, and expected enhancement profiles, presenting new opportunities for expansion of preclinical research in diagnostic imaging.
INVESTIGATIVE RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Giovanni Foti, Ronaldo Silva, Niccolo Faccioli, Alessandro Fighera, Rossella Menghini, Arianna Campagnola, Giovanni Carbognin
Summary: In a selected, high-prevalence population, VP-DECT is considered an accurate imaging tool for diagnosing PE compared to CTPA. The sensitivity of VP-DECT images in per-patient analysis was 90.0%, with 100% specificity; while in per-lobe analysis, sensitivity ranged from 100% for the right lower lobe to 50% for the left upper lobe.
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ikuya Miyamoto, Ryoichi Tanaka, Shintaro Kogi, Genki Yamaya, Tadashi Kawai, Yu Ohashi, Noriaki Takahashi, Mitsuru Izumisawa, Hiroyuki Yamada
Summary: Radiation therapy plays a significant role in managing head and neck malignancies. Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) can occur as a complication, characterized by bone marrow sclerosis and bone resorption, leading to chronic trismus and pathological fractures. Neurological symptoms may indicate tumor recurrence, but diagnostic imaging is challenging.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Aurelie Thomas-Cancian, Emilie Segard-Weisse, Bianca Drumond, Jean-Luc Cadore
Summary: The most common diseases of the guttural pouch are empyema, tympany, mycosis, and temporohyoid osteoarthropathy. Diagnostic imaging techniques, such as radiography, ultrasound, and CT, play important roles in the diagnosis of guttural pouch disease and can provide valuable information about the lesions and surrounding structures. CT is considered the best technique for evaluating the soft tissues and identifying specific lesions associated with guttural pouch disease.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Furkan Ufuk, Huseyin Gokhan Yavas, Argun Kis
Summary: Spontaneous pneumothorax is the escape of broncho-alveolar air into the pleural space without preceding trauma, requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment. It can be classified into primary and secondary types, affecting different patient populations. Patients with COVID-19 may also experience spontaneous pneumothorax, which can be a significant cause of morbidity.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Y. Maeda, E. Gray, J. D. Figueroa, P. S. Hall, D. Weller, M. G. Dunlop, F. V. N. Din
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges to healthcare services. This study suggests that using a single qFIT as a triage test for suspected bowel cancer may lead to a high rate of missed cancers, while adding a second qFIT and CT mini-prep can reduce this risk. However, this approach also increases the rate of colonoscopy or CTVC procedures for patients.
Article
Nursing
Janique Gabrielle Jessurun, Nicole Geertruida Maria Hunfeld, Michelle de Roo, Hein Antonius Walterus van Onzenoort, Joost van Rosmalen, Monique van Dijk, Patricia Maria Lucia Adriana van den Bemt
Summary: This study identified a high prevalence of medication administration errors (MAEs). The findings suggest that focusing interventions on complex pharmaceutical forms and error-prone administration times may contribute to reducing MAEs.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Tabitha Zanen-van den Adel, Monique van Dijk, Mariska de Heer, Sjoukje Hoekstra, Judith Steenhorst, Joost van Rosmalen, Sascha Verbruggen, Leontien Toussaint-Duyster, Erwin Ista
Summary: Implementation of an early mobilization program for critically ill children is feasible and beneficial. ICU staff has positive opinions on the program and it improves mobilization activities and involvement of physical therapists.
NURSING IN CRITICAL CARE
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Chantal A. ten Kate, Nadine M. Teunissen, Joost van Rosmalen, Lieke S. Kamphuis, Michiel P. van Wijk, Maja Joosten, E. Sofie van Tuyll van Serooskerken, Rene Wijnen, Hanneke IJsselstijn, Andre B. Rietman, Manon C. W. Spaander
Summary: This study developed and validated a specific questionnaire (SQEA) to assess health-related quality of life in adults with esophageal atresia. The questionnaire showed good feasibility, reliability, and validity. It is able to discriminate disease burden and serves as an interesting signaling tool for clinicians to identify more severely affected patients.
DISEASES OF THE ESOPHAGUS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Elisabeth M. L. de Wijkerslooth, Evert-Jan G. Boerma, Charles C. van Rossem, Joost van Rosmalen, Coen I. M. Baeten, Frederique H. Beverdam, Johanna W. A. M. Bosmans, Esther C. J. Consten, Jan Willem T. Dekker, Marloes Emous, Anna A. W. van Geloven, Anton F. Gijsen, Luc A. Heijnen, An P. Jairam, Damian C. Melles, Augustinus P. T. van der Ploeg, Pascal Steenvoorde, Boudewijn R. Toorevliet, Maarten Vermaas, Bas Wiering, Bas P. L. Wijnhoven, Anne Loes van den Boom
Summary: A study conducted in 15 hospitals in the Netherlands found that the duration of postoperative antibiotics for complex appendicitis can be shortened from 5 days to 2 days without increasing the risk of infectious complications and mortality. This strategy also reduces the adverse effects of antibiotics and length of hospital stay.
Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Hongchao Qi, Dimitris Rizopoulos, Joost van Rosmalen
Summary: This study proposes a straightforward Monte Carlo approach to calculate sample size and simulate new trial data based on historical controls. The results demonstrate the applicability of this approach to real-life data sets with different outcomes.
RESEARCH SYNTHESIS METHODS
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Evelyn Pamela Martinez, Sarah E. Golding, Joost van Rosmalen, Christian Vinueza-Burgos, Annelies Verbon, Gerdien van Schaik
Summary: Understanding antibiotic prescription patterns and non-clinical factors influencing antibiotic use is important for promoting appropriate antibiotic use. Limited research has been done on these issues with Ecuadorian veterinarians. A questionnaire was used to explore the antibiotic prescription patterns and non-clinical factors influencing antibiotic use among veterinarians. The study found that there is a high awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the need to reduce antibiotic use among veterinarians, but there are some misunderstandings about the potential contribution of veterinary antibiotic use to AMR in humans.
PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Hematology
Marieke Vinkenoog, Jarkko Toivonen, Tinus Brits, Dorien de Clippel, Veerle Compernolle, Surendra Karki, Marijke Welvaert, Amber Meulenbeld, Katja van den Hurk, Joost van Rosmalen, Emmanuel Lesaffre, Mikko Arvas, Mart Janssen
Summary: This study compares the outcomes of different prediction models in various countries and settings, highlighting the differences and similarities.
Article
Oncology
Sara van Bekkum, Marloes E. Clarijs, Fientje J. C. van der Veen, Joost van Rosmalen, Linetta B. Koppert, Marian B. E. Menke-Pluijmers
Summary: The study aims to determine the breast reconstruction rate in a large Dutch teaching hospital and understand the motives of women to opt for or reject breast reconstruction. A retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted, categorizing patients who underwent mastectomy into two groups based on whether they had subsequent breast reconstruction or not. Patient-reported outcomes were evaluated using the Breast-Q and a short survey. The study found that patients have personal motives for their decision and that patients were well-informed.
Article
Pediatrics
Anita Duyndam, Joke Smit, Robert Jan Houmes, Leo Heunks, Jeroen Molinger, Marloes IJland, Joost van Rosmalen, Monique van Dijk, Dick Tibboel, Erwin Ista
Summary: The association between thickening fraction of the diaphragm (dTF) and extubation success in children undergoing mechanical ventilation was investigated. The study found no significant association between dTF and extubation success in ventilated children.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Evelyn Pamela Martinez, Joost van Rosmalen, Jose Jacobs, Pim Sanders, Ingeborg M. van Geijlswijk, Dick J. J. Heederik, Annelies Verbon
Summary: This study investigated the seasonal variations of antimicrobial use in food-producing animals in the Netherlands. The results showed that there was seasonality in antimicrobial use in the cattle and pig sectors, but not in broilers. The use of first-line antimicrobials increased during winter in the cattle sector, and there was significant seasonality in the use of pleuromutilins in the pig sector.
PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Karlijn A. M. Geurts, Behiye Ozcan, Mandy van Hoek, Roel van de Laar, Jolande van Teeffelen, Joost van Rosmalen, Elisabeth F. C. van Rossum, Kirsten A. Berk
Summary: This study aims to compare the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of using E-VLED intervention with the usual VLED intervention on weight change and treatment costs in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity, with the hypothesis that E-VLED intervention may provide equally effective weight loss outcomes but with lower costs than face-to-face intervention.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Katelijn M. Blok, Joost van Rosmalen, Nura Tebayna, Joost Smolders, Beatrijs Wokke, Janet de Beukelaar
Summary: Predictors of disease activity in primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) are age and follow-up duration, highlighting the need for long-term monitoring of young patients to evaluate potential treatment benefits.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Anita Duyndam, Joke Smit, Leo Heunks, Jeroen Molinger, Marloes IJland, Joost van Rosmalen, Monique van Dijk, Dick Tibboel, Erwin Ista
Summary: Ultrasound measurements of Tdi and dTF were determined in healthy children aged 0-8 years and found to be highly reproducible.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Sophie de Munck, Suzan C. M. Cochius-den Otter, J. Marco Schnater, Joost van Rosmalen, Nina C. J. Peters, Annabel P. J. M. van Gils-Frijters, Neeltje E. M. van Haren, Saskia J. Gischler, Hanneke IJsselstijn, Andre B. Rietman
Summary: This study evaluated neurocognitive deficits in children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and found that the tested 5-year-old children had normal neuropsychological outcomes on average. However, the severity of the disease in this cohort may have influenced the results.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Hematology
Joppe G. Drop, Enno D. Wildschut, Moniek P. M. de Maat, Joost van Rosmalen, Willem P. de Boode, Matthijs de Hoog, C. Heleen van Ommen
Summary: This study investigated the incidence and longitudinal profile of acquired von Willebrand disease (AVWD) in children receiving ECMO support, as well as its association with bleeding complications. The results showed that all children developed AVWD during ECMO, but AVWD was independent of major bleeding and recovered quickly after ECMO cessation.
JOURNAL OF THROMBOSIS AND HAEMOSTASIS
(2023)
