Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Active Vitamin D Use in Experimental Rat Lymphedema Model.

: Lymphedema is a progressive, chronic condition. Traumatic damage to the lymphatics, removal of lymph nodes, and/or radiation are the major causes of fibrosis and a subsequent pathological cascade. Macrophages play a crucial role in wound healing, with M1 macrophages known for their pro-inflammatory effects and M2 macrophages recognized for their anti-inflammatory effects, including improved angiogenesis, lymph angiogenesis, and tissue healing.

A Solution to Reduce the Impact of Patients' No-Show Behavior on Hospital Operating Costs: Artificial Intelligence-Based Appointment System.

Background: Patient no-show behavior is a critical factor complicating hospital resource optimization and causing waste. The inefficiency caused by patients' no-shows and the resulting increased operating costs negatively affect the hospitals' financial structure and service quality. For this reason, health managers must make accurate predictions about whether patients will attend an appointment and plan the appointment system within the framework of these predictions.

Effect of Radiotherapy on the Adhesive Interface of Caries-affected Dentin and Bioactive Restorations: A Micro-CT Analysis.

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the presence of defects within the adhesive interface formed with five bioactive dental materials and caries-affected dentin concerning the timing of radiotherapy (before or after the restorative procedures) by micro-CT.

Methods And Materials: A total of 96 carious human molars were randomly allocated into the following groups based on the timing of the radiotherapy sequence: radiotherapy followed by restoration (RT1) or restoration followed by radiotherapy (RT2). Then, six subgroups were established within these groups based on the type of materials used (n=8).

Impact of Radiotherapy Volumes on Late-Term Cosmetic Outcomes and Quality of Life in Patients With Unifocal and Multifocal/Multicentric Breast Cancer After Breast-Conserving Surgery.

Objective: Breast-conserving surgery (BCS) followed by radiotherapy (RT) is the standard treatment for early-stage breast cancer. The use of an additional RT dose (boost) to the tumour bed improves local control but may worsen quality of life (QOL) and cosmetic results. Multifocal/multicentric tumours (MMTs) pose a challenge as they require larger boost volumes.

Differentiation of lung and breast cancer brain metastases: Comparison of texture analysis and deep convolutional neural networks.

Purpose: Metastases are the most common neoplasm in the adult brain. In order to initiate the treatment, an extensive diagnostic workup is usually required. Radiomics is a discipline aimed at transforming visual data in radiological images into reliable diagnostic information.