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📃Scientific paper: Diagnostic performance of simplified TI-RADS for malignant thyroid nodules: comparison with 2017 ACR-TI-RADS and 2020 C-TI-RADS Abstract: Background The aim of this study is to propose a new TI-RADS and compare it with the American College of Radiology (2017 ACR)-TI-RADS and the 2020 Chinese (2020 C)-TI-RADS. Methods A retrospective analysis of 749 thyroid nodules was performed. Based on the calculated odds ratio of ultrasonic signs between benign and malignant nodules, a new thyroid nodule score and malignancy rate were calculated. A receiver operating characteristic curve was drawn to analyze the new system’s effectiveness in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant thyroid nodules and was compared with the 2020 C-TI-RADS and 2017 ACR-TI-RADS. Five ultrasound physicians with different qualifications graded another 123 thyroid nodules according to the 2017ACR-TI-RADS, 2020 C-TI-RADS, and the newly proposed TI-RADS. Intergroup and intragroup consistency was evaluated using the Kappa test and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) test. Results 1) The new thyroid nodule score was divided into 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 points, with malignancy rates of 1.52%, 7.69%, 38.24%, 76.00%, 90.75%, and 93.75%, respectively. Using 3 points as the cutoff value to diagnose benign and malignant thyroid nodules, the sensitivity and specificity were 94.03% and 67.39%, respectively, which were higher than those of the 2017 ACR-TI-RADS and 2020 C-TI-RADS. The simplified TI-RADS, namely, sTI-RADS, was established as follows: sTI-RADS 3 (0 points), malignancy rate < 2%; sTI-RADS 4a (1 point), malignancy rate 2–10%; ... Continued on ES/IODE ➡️ https://etcse.fr/Xb ------- If you find this interesting, feel free to follow, comment and share. We need your help to enhance our visibility, so that our platform continues to serve you.

Intraoperative Monitoring for Moyamoya Patients For those undergoing surgery to treat moyamoya disease, intraoperative monitoring (IOM) plays a critical role in supporting positive outcomes. Moyamoya is a rare and progressive cerebrovascular disorder characterized by the narrowing of arteries at the base of the brain. Surgical revascularization procedures aim to restore blood flow, but require precise monitoring to mitigate risks. This is where IOM comes in. By employing real-time neurophysiological techniques, the surgical team can closely track a patient's neurological function throughout the procedure. Common IOM modalities include: - Somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEP) to assess sensory pathways - Motor evoked potentials (MEP) to evaluate motor functions - Electroencephalography (EEG) to monitor brain electrical activity - Cerebral oximetry to measure regional oxygen saturation Through comprehensive IOM, the team can quickly detect any potential complications or issues with blood flow. This allows them to intervene promptly and make informed decisions to optimize the surgical approach and minimize the risk of permanent neurological deficits. IOM has become an essential component of the multidisciplinary management of moyamoya disease. By promoting safety and guiding treatment, it helps support the best possible outcomes for patients undergoing complex cerebrovascular procedures. As the field of moyamoya care continues to advance, the role of IOM will remain crucial. Leveraging the latest monitoring techniques is key to delivering the highest standard of surgical treatment and ensuring positive prognoses for those affected by this rare disorder. #MoyamovaDisease #IntraoperativeMonitoring #Neurophysiology

📃Scientific paper: Diagnostic performance of simplified TI-RADS for malignant thyroid nodules: comparison with 2017 ACR-TI-RADS and 2020 C-TI-RADS Abstract: Background The aim of this study is to propose a new TI-RADS and compare it with the American College of Radiology (2017 ACR)-TI-RADS and the 2020 Chinese (2020 C)-TI-RADS. Methods A retrospective analysis of 749 thyroid nodules was performed. Based on the calculated odds ratio of ultrasonic signs between benign and malignant nodules, a new thyroid nodule score and malignancy rate were calculated. A receiver operating characteristic curve was drawn to analyze the new system’s effectiveness in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant thyroid nodules and was compared with the 2020 C-TI-RADS and 2017 ACR-TI-RADS. Five ultrasound physicians with different qualifications graded another 123 thyroid nodules according to the 2017ACR-TI-RADS, 2020 C-TI-RADS, and the newly proposed TI-RADS. Intergroup and intragroup consistency was evaluated using the Kappa test and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) test. Results 1) The new thyroid nodule score was divided into 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 points, with malignancy rates of 1.52%, 7.69%, 38.24%, 76.00%, 90.75%, and 93.75%, respectively. Using 3 points as the cutoff value to diagnose benign and malignant thyroid nodules, the sensitivity and specificity were 94.03% and 67.39%, respectively, which were higher than those of the 2017 ACR-TI-RADS and 2020 C-TI-RADS. The simplified TI-RADS, namely, sTI-RADS, was established as follows: sTI-RADS 3 (0 points), malignancy rate < 2%; sTI-RADS 4a (1 point), malignancy rate 2–10%; ... Continued on ES/IODE ➡️ https://etcse.fr/Xb ------- If you find this interesting, feel free to follow, comment and share. We need your help to enhance our visibility, so that our platform continues to serve you.

📃Scientific paper: Diagnostic performance of simplified TI-RADS for malignant thyroid nodules: comparison with 2017 ACR-TI-RADS and 2020 C-TI-RADS Abstract: Background The aim of this study is to propose a new TI-RADS and compare it with the American College of Radiology (2017 ACR)-TI-RADS and the 2020 Chinese (2020 C)-TI-RADS. Methods A retrospective analysis of 749 thyroid nodules was performed. Based on the calculated odds ratio of ultrasonic signs between benign and malignant nodules, a new thyroid nodule score and malignancy rate were calculated. A receiver operating characteristic curve was drawn to analyze the new system’s effectiveness in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant thyroid nodules and was compared with the 2020 C-TI-RADS and 2017 ACR-TI-RADS. Five ultrasound physicians with different qualifications graded another 123 thyroid nodules according to the 2017ACR-TI-RADS, 2020 C-TI-RADS, and the newly proposed TI-RADS. Intergroup and intragroup consistency was evaluated using the Kappa test and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) test. Results 1) The new thyroid nodule score was divided into 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 points, with malignancy rates of 1.52%, 7.69%, 38.24%, 76.00%, 90.75%, and 93.75%, respectively. Using 3 points as the cutoff value to diagnose benign and malignant thyroid nodules, the sensitivity and specificity were 94.03% and 67.39%, respectively, which were higher than those of the 2017 ACR-TI-RADS and 2020 C-TI-RADS. The simplified TI-RADS, namely, sTI-RADS, was established as follows: sTI-RADS 3 (0 points), malignancy rate < 2%; sTI-RADS 4a (1 point), malignancy rate 2–10%; ... Continued on ES/IODE ➡️ https://etcse.fr/Xb ------- If you find this interesting, feel free to follow, comment and share. We need your help to enhance our visibility, so that our platform continues to serve you.

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Application of AI in Gastroenterology science

A (costly) surgery is not always the best solution in #cardiology. Prof. Dr. Stefan Blankenberg from Universitätsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf published in the renowned NEJM Group New England Journal of Medicine that overall mortality and the development of strokes after minimally invasive catheter-assisted treatment of aortic valve stenosis (TAVI) is about half that of surgical aortic valve replacement.   The study design was developed by Andreas Ziegler, Scientific Director of Cardio-CARE, Kuehne Foundation's Research Center for Cardiology in Davos. We believe that data intelligent medicine will greatly improve medical progress. Therefore we fund and operate Cardio Care on our Medizincampus Davos.   https://lnkd.in/eUqywsWi

https://lnkd.in/etEa5ucM Article title: Giant Fibrolipoma Mimicking Subcutaneous Liposarcoma in Shoulder Author(s): Özkan Özen; Abdullah Çelik; Alptekin Tosun; Kürşad Aytekin;  Cem Zeki Esenyel Journal: International Journal of Radiology and Radiation Oncology Journal ISSN: 2640-7566 Abstract: Lipomas are the most common lesions in subcutaneous tissues. Fibrolipomas are a rare subtype of lipomas. A patient with the mass growth on the left shoulder within 1 year applied to hospital and a large sized fixed mass was detected on the localization. The patient underwent to contrast enhanced MRI for diagnosis. The lesion was heterogeneous isointense according to fatty tissue on both T1- and T2-weighted imaging and also had hypointense band shaped areas. Fat saturated series revealed suppression and post contrast series showed enhancement in band like hypointense areas within the lesion. The patient underwent to surgery with preliminary diagnosis of liposarcoma. The lesion was diagnosed as fibrolipoma after pathological examination. In this report, we present a case of fibrolipoma mimicking liposarcoma in MRI examination.   #Fibrolipoma #Liposarcoma #Magneticresonanceimaging   #XRayRadiography #Ultrasound #ComputedTomography #NuclearMedicine #Peertechz #PeertechzPublications #MagneticResonanceImagingMRI #PositronEmissionTomographyPET #RadiationOncology #ImagingSciences #BreastImaging #CardiovascularImaging #ChestRadiology #DiagnosticImaging #GastrointestinalImaging #GenitourinaryRadiology #Head #Neck #MusculoskeletalRadiology #NeuroimagingAndHeadAndNeck #NeuroRadiology #PediatricImaging #DiagnosticRadiology #InterventionalRadiology #RadiationPhysics #RadiationBiology #CardiopulmonaryImaging #GastrointestinalImaging #GenitourinaryImaging #MusculoskeletalImaging #Neuroradiology #HeadAndNeckImaging #NuclearMedicineAndMolecularImaging #PediatricImaging #VascularAndInterventionalRadiology #WomensImaging #ExternalBeamIrradiation #Brachytherapy #ParticleRadiationTherapy #IntraoperativeRadiationTherapy #StereotacticRadiosurgery #Radiotherapy #ExperimentalWorkInRadiobiology #TumorBiology #RadiationPhysics #Dosimetry #RadiationTreatmentPlanning