Publications by authors named "A Konovalov"

Current study presents an advanced method for improving the visualization of subsurface blood vessels using laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI), enhanced through principal component analysis (PCA) filtering. By combining LSCI and laser speckle entropy imaging with PCA filtering, the method effectively separates static and dynamic components of the speckle signal, significantly improving the accuracy of blood flow assessments, even in the presence of static scattering layers located above and below the vessel. Experiments conducted on optical phantoms, with the vessel depths ranging from 0.

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Unlabelled: Tumor tissue samples are necessary for histological diagnosis. Biopsy is associated with certain difficulties, especially in neuro-oncology. An alternative approach (liquid biopsy) is currently being developed.

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It is well known that the number of true truffles in the wild is decreasing. The aim of the study was to develop an effective, simple and affordable method of asci disruption to release black truffle spores. It was shown that the spore release can be achieved by different ways, such as mechanical or biological destruction.

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  • Craniopharyngiomas (CP) are benign tumors located near key brain structures, and their surgical removal depends on their specific anatomical positioning.
  • A literature review identified 21 studies analyzing the topographic and anatomical classifications of CP, focusing on relationships to critical areas like the hypothalamic-pituitary axis and third ventricle.
  • Understanding these classifications is essential for determining the appropriate surgical methods and improving diagnostic techniques, particularly through advanced imaging like high-resolution MRI.
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  • Craniopharyngioma (CP) is a benign tumor located mainly in the brain's chiasmatic-sellar region, with two main types: adamantinoma-like (ACP) and papillomatous (PCP), the latter mostly affecting adults.
  • The study aimed to determine the disease-free survival in adults with newly diagnosed CP based on the quality of tumor removal and the effectiveness of irradiation, using data from 398 patients over a decade.
  • Results showed that total tumor resection significantly lowers recurrence risk, while stereotactic irradiation after incomplete resection also yields favorable outcomes, with PCPs being less aggressive and less likely to recur after complete removal.
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