Beneficial effects of the fructus Sophorae extract on experimentally induced osteoporosis in New Zealand white rabbits by CHAKULESKA LIDIJA, SHKONDROV ALEKSANDAR, POPOV GEORGI, ZLATEVA-PANAYOTOVA NADYA, PETROVA RENETA, ATANASOVA MARIYANA, KRASTEVA ILINA, DOYTCHINOVA IRINI, SIMEONOVA RUMYANA

“…In the present study fructus Sophorae extract (FSE) was administered orally for three months at a dose of 200 mg kg–1 in ovariectomized (OVX) New Zealand rabbits. 3D computed tomography scans and histopathological images revealed microstructural disturbances in the bones of the castrated animals. …”
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Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis as an unusual type of renal involvement in sarcoidosis: a case report by K. Graňák, M. Vnučák, P. Kleinová, T. Blichová, A. Kollár, I. Dedinská

“…Histologically, a unique constellation of renal lesions in the form of severe chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis combined with diffuse sclerosing crescentic glomerulonephritis was confirmed. Computed tomography scan of the lungs revealed recurrence of sarcoidosis, and a secondary finding was subpleurally localized primary calcified tuberculous infection. …”
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Clinical Impact of Preprocedural CT-Based 3D Computational Simulation of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion with Amulet by Ian Buysschaert, Dries Viaene

“…Standard of care (SoC) device size selection with transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) and computed tomography (CT) in LAAO can be challenging due to a certain degree of variability at both patient and device levels. …”
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Successful minimally invasive management using transcatheter arterial embolization in a hemodynamically stable elderly patient with mesenteric vascular injury in a hybrid emergency... by So Ra Ahn, Joo Hyun Lee, Sang Hyun Seo, Chan Yong Park

“…Initial abdominal computed tomography showed no hemoperitoneum, but a mesenteric contusion and pseudoaneurysm with a diameter of 17 mm were observed near the origin of the superior mesenteric artery. …”
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Assessment of Stroke Case-fatality, Disability, Perceived Needs and Barriers for Care among First-ever Stroke Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Neuro-specialty Center in India: A... by Azad Devyani, Pradeep S. Banandur, Gautham Melur Sukumar, Girish Baburao Kulkarni, S. Mythirayee, Himani Rathore

“…Patients with confirmed computed tomography (CT) scans experiencing their first-ever stroke between September 1 and October 31, 2022, were contacted between November 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023. …”
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Triple-drug antibiotic therapy for disseminated nocardial abscess in the mediastinum and brain of an immunocompetent patient: a case report by Yue Zhang, Zhongchun Qi, Hua Li, Hui Gao

“…A chest-enhanced computed tomography (CT) revealed multiple enhanced nodulars in the bilateral hilum and mediastinum. …”
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Successful Resection of Isolated Para-Aortic Lymph Node Recurrence from Advanced Sigmoid Colon Cancer following 156 Courses of FOLFIRI Regimen by Kaoru Takeshima, Kazuo Yamafuji, Atsunori Asami, Hideo Baba, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Hidena Takahashi, Chisato Takagi, Kiyoshi Kubochi

“…Four years after the operation, computed tomography (CT) revealed an enlarged PLN below the left renal vein. …”
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Fat droplets in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) spaces of the brain by Mark Reed, Christopher Miller, Cortney Connor, Jason S. Chang, Forshing Lui

“…In this case report, we describe a case of a 74-year-old, right-handed female who presented with an acute onset of visual disturbances and left-hand numbness. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head revealed hypodense “lesions” in the lateral ventricles and basal cisterns. …”
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Serum amyloid A protein as a predictor of severity in coronavirus disease 2019-infected Egyptian patients by Dalia A.E.M.A.E.R. Negm, Wafaa M.A.E.-W. Elzefzafy, Sabah E.A. El Raheem, Nessren M.B. El Deen

“…Patients and methods This was an observational case–control study conducted on 80 participants: 60 patients with RT-PCR positive and computed tomography chest for COVID-19 disease classified into three groups according to disease severity: group I (20 patients) mild cases, group II (20 patients) moderate cases, and group III (20 patients) severe cases, and 20 participants as a control group. …”
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Florid cemento osseous dysplasia and dentygerous cyst in a patient with apert syndrome: A case report by Nazlıcan Paslı, Fatma Nihan Aksakallı, Ender İdman, M. Oğuz Borahan, Emrah Canbazoğlu, Hasan Garip, Şebnem Erçalık Yalçınkaya

“…On panoramic radiography, unilocular, hyperdense lesion with regular borders was observed in the anterior region of the mandible. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) was performed for further examination of the lesion and perforation of buccal bone cortex was seen. …”
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A case of sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation with central calcification by Eri Nakamura, MD, Yasutaka Ichikawa, MD, PhD, Kensuke Domae, MD, Yuzuna Aoki, MD, Yoichi Kozaki, MD, Miki Usui, MD, Akito Taniguchi, MD, Motonori Nagata, MD, PhD, Hajime Sakuma, MD, PhD

“…Image findings of SANT have been reported as low signal intensity on T2-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) images and a characteristic enhancement pattern on dynamic contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) and MR images. This report describes a case of a 43-year-old woman with SANT presenting multiple calcifications on CT images, and discusses the characteristics and mechanism of the calcification, while reviewing previously reported cases of SANT.…”
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Mirizzi Syndrome with Cholecystobiliary Fistula: Observation of Development from Asymptomatic Cholecystolithiasis to Surgery by Hiroyuki Sugo, Yuuki Sekine, Naoki Iwanaga, Shigefumi Neshime, Michio Machida

“…Diagnostic abdominal computed tomography (CT) had revealed a 1.9 cm radiopaque stone, and thereafter, the patient had been monitored by imaging alone. …”
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Pancytopenia in a 70-Year-Old African-American Male: An Unusual Presentation of a Rare Disease by Aibek E. Mirrakhimov, Alaa M. Ali, Aram Barbaryan, Nwabundo Anusim, Raya Saba, Shawn G. Kwatra, Nasir Hussain, Teresita Zdunek, Alan D. Gilman

“…Clinical exam and computed tomography imaging did not reveal splenic enlargement. …”
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Otology/Neurotology recommendations – Choosing Wisely campaign by Andrew K. Ma, Julian Nedzelski, Joseph Chen, Trung Le, Paul Mick, Jane Lea, David Morris, Margaret Aron, Sumit Agrawal, Lorne Parnes, Tamara Mijovic, Vincent Lin, Otology/Neurotology subspecialty group of the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery

“…The otology/neurotology subspecialty group within the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Society developed a list of five common otologic presentations to help physicians deliver high quality effective care: (1) Don’t order specialized audiometric and vestibular testing to screen for peripheral vestibular disease, (2) Don’t perform computed tomography or blood work in the evaluation of sudden sensorineural hearing loss, (3) Don’t perform auditory brain responses (ABR) in patients with asymmetrical hearing loss, (4) Don’t prescribe oral antibiotics as first line treatment for patients with painless otorrhea associated with tympanic membrane perforation or tympanostomy tube, and (5) Don’t perform particle repositioning maneuvers without a clinical diagnosis of posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.…”
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Spontaneous Intraperitoneal Rupture of Bladder Diverticulum: A Rare Cause of Peritonitis by Ahmed Ibrahimi, Adil Kallat, Idriss Ziani, Hachem El Sayegh, Lounis Benslimane, Yassine Nouini

“…The diagnosis was suspected in the presence of generalized peritonitis associated with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and was confirmed accurately and promptly by a computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen and pelvis. The patient underwent a successful surgical excision of the diverticulum and bladder repair without delay. …”
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Spinal Nerve Root Haemangioblastoma Associated with Reactive Polycythemia by Eric K. C. Law, Ryan K. L. Lee, James F. Griffith, Deyond Y. W. Siu, Ho Keung Ng

“…Radiography and computed tomography (CT) revealed a medium-sized tumour that most likely arose from an extramedullary spinal nerve root. …”
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Tuberculous Osteomyelitis of the Scapular Spine Revealing HIV-1 Infection by Khaoula Idsaid, Malika Idalene, Khadija Danaoui, Wiam Ait Driss, Rania Elfargani, Nabila Soraa, Noura Tassi

“…Diagnosis was confirmed using computed tomography and the MTB/RIF GeneXpert test on the abscess puncture. …”
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Effect of the Field of View Size on CBCT Artifacts Caused by the Presence of Metal Objects in the Exomass by Yaser Safi, Mitra Ghazizadeh Ahsaie, Maede Jafarian Amiri

“…This study aimed to assess the effect of the size of the field of view (FOV) on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) artifacts caused by metal objects in the exomass. …”
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Predictors of Hospital Length of Stay among Patients with Low-risk Pulmonary Embolism by Li Wang, Onur Baser, Phil Wells, W. Frank Peacock, Craig I. Coleman, Gregory J. Fermann, Jeff Schein, Concetta Crivera

“…LRPE patients with computed tomography angiography (Odds ratio [OR]: 4.8, 95% Confidence interval [CI]: 3.82-5.97), lung ventilation/perfusion scan (OR: 3.8, 95% CI: 1.86-7.76), or venous Doppler ultrasound (OR: 1.4, 95% CI: 1.08-1.86) at baseline had an increased probability of short length of stay. …”
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Recurrent Interstitial Pneumonitis in a Patient with Entero-Behçet’s Disease Initially Treated with Mesalazine by Akihiro Nakamura, Tomoya Miyamura, Brian Wu, Eiichi Suematsu

“…A 65-year-old man with entero-Behçet’s disease (BD) being treated with mesalazine was presented to our hospital complaining of dyspnea. Computed tomography (CT) of the chest showed ground-glass opacities and he was initially diagnosed with mesalazine-induced interstitial pneumonitis (IP). …”
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