Comment on: Effect of Pap Smear Cytology, HPV Genotyping On the Concordance of Colposcopy and Conization Results.

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Imaging Assessment of the Pediatric Elbow: Developmental Variants and Common Pathologies.

The pediatric elbow is a complex joint that undergoes rapid growth and development. The normal anatomy of the elbow varies depending on the age of the patient, which can be challenging for imaging interpretation. This article reviews developmental variants and common pathologies of the pediatric elbow, with a focus on their radiologic features.

mHealth Apps for Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, and Other Neurocognitive Disorders: Systematic Search and Environmental Scan.

Background: Lifestyle behaviors including exercise, sleep, diet, stress, mental stimulation, and social interaction significantly impact the likelihood of developing dementia. Mobile health (mHealth) apps have been valuable tools in addressing these lifestyle behaviors for general health and well-being, and there is growing recognition of their potential use for brain health and dementia prevention. Effective apps must be evidence-based and safeguard user data, addressing gaps in the current state of dementia-related mHealth apps.

Bizarre parosteal osteocondromatous proliferation (BPOP) of the acromion with soft tissue recurrence.

Bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation (BPOP) is a benign but rare periosteal-originating chondrogenic tumor. It commonly arises from the hands and feet. It is slow-growing and often presents as a painless lump.

Soft Tissue Cam Impingement in Adolescents: MRI Reveals Impingement Lesions Underappreciated on Radiographs.

Background: Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) has been described as repetitive and abnormal contact between a structurally abnormal proximal femur (cam) and/or acetabulum (pincer), occurring during the terminal range of motion of the hip. While cam and pincer lesions have traditionally been defined as osseous abnormalities, there may be a subset of adolescent patients whose impingement is primarily soft tissue (nonosseous). The existence of a nonosseous cam lesion in adolescents with FAI has not been well described.

Society of skeletal radiology position paper - recommendations for contrast use in musculoskeletal MRI: when is non-contrast imaging enough?

The following White Paper will discuss the appropriateness of gadolinium administration in MRI for musculoskeletal indications. Musculoskeletal radiologists should consider the potential risks involved and practice the judicious use of intravenous contrast, restricting administration to cases where there is demonstrable added value. Specific nuances of when contrast is or is not recommended are discussed in detail and listed in table format.

MR Imaging of the Knee Posterolateral and Posteromedial Corner Injuries.

The posteromedial and posterolateral corners of the knee are important areas to consider when assessing the patient with a possible knee injury. An understanding of the anatomy, associated biomechanics, and typical injury patterns in these regions will improve the value that the radiologist interpreting the MRIs brings to this patient population.

Wrist injuries detected on magnetic resonance imaging in athletes participating in the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

Background: Traumatic and chronic overuse injuries of the wrist are common in athletes. The purpose of this study was to describe the frequency, anatomic distribution, and severity of MRI-detected wrist joint injuries amongst athletes who competed in the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Olympics.

Methods: All sports injuries reported by the National Olympic Committee medical teams and the Organizing Committee medical staff during the 2016 Summer Olympics were analyzed.

Imaging Spectrum of Calvarial Abnormalities.

Calvarial abnormalities are usually discovered incidentally on radiologic studies or less commonly manifest with symptoms. This narrative review describes the imaging spectrum of the abnormal calvaria. The extent, multiplicity, and other imaging features of calvarial abnormalities can be combined with the clinical information to establish a final diagnosis or at least narrow the differential considerations.

Clinical feasibility of 2D dynamic sagittal HASTE flexion-extension imaging of the cervical spine for the assessment of spondylolisthesis and cervical cord impingement.

Purpose: To assess the utility of a 2D dynamic HASTE sequence in assessment of cervical spine flexion-extension, specifically (1) comparing dynamic spondylolisthesis to radiographs and (2) assessing dynamic contact upon or deformity of the cord.

Methods: Patients with a dynamic flexion-extension sagittal 2D HASTE sequence in addition to routine cervical spine sequences were identified. Static and dynamic listhesis was first determined on flexion-extension radiographs reviewed in consensus.

Fast field echo resembling a CT using restricted echo-spacing (FRACTURE): a novel MRI technique with superior bone contrast.

Objective: Computerized tomography (CT) is the modality of choice for imaging bone; however, it utilizes ionizing radiation and suffers from poor soft-tissue contrast. Unlike CT, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides excellent soft-tissue contrast but is limited in its ability to image bone. The objective of this study is to describe a new technical innovation which provides superior cortical and trabecular bone contrast on MRI.

Real-time dynamic 3-T MRI assessment of spine kinematics: a feasibility study utilizing three different fast pulse sequences.

Background: Half-Fourier acquisition single-shot turbo spin-echo (HASTE), continuous radial gradient-echo (GRE), and True FISP allow real-time dynamic assessment of the spine.

Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility of adding dynamic sequences to routine spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for assessment of spondylolisthesis.

Material And Methods: Retrospective review was performed of patients referred for dynamic MRI of the cervical or lumbar spine between January 2017 and 2018 who had flexion-extension radiographs within two months of MRI.

Elbow Injuries Detected on Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Athletes Participating in the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

Background: Athletes are prone to both acute and chronic overuse injuries of the elbow joint. The purpose of this study was to describe the frequency, anatomic distribution, and severity of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-detected elbow joint injuries among athletes who competed in the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Olympics.

Methods: All sports injuries reported by the National Olympic Committee medical teams and the Organizing Committee medical staff during the 2016 Summer Olympics were analyzed.

Cartilage Imaging in Osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease in the United States. The prevalence of OA is rising due to an aging population and increasing rates of obesity. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allows an incomparable noninvasive assessment of all joint structures.

Partially thrombosed aneurysm of the medial marginal vein.

Lower extremity superficial venous aneurysms are occasionally encountered by clinicians and are almost always located above the knee. Very few cases of aneurysm of the medial marginal vein in the most distal part, near the origin of the great saphenous vein, have been reported. We present a case of partially thrombosed aneurysm of the medial marginal vein, and briefly review the imaging characteristics and treatment options of this entity.

Influence of bone lesion location on femoral bone strength assessed by MRI-based finite-element modeling.

Currently, clinical determination of pathologic fracture risk in the hip is conducted using measures of defect size and shape in the stance loading condition. However, these measures often do not consider how changing lesion locations or how various loading conditions impact bone strength. The goal of this study was to determine the impact of defect location on bone strength parameters in both the sideways fall and stance-loading conditions.

MRI of synovitis and joint fluid.

Synovitis and joint effusion are common manifestations of rheumatic disease and play an important role in the disease pathophysiology. Earlier detection and accurate assessment of synovial pathology, therefore, can facilitate appropriate clinical management and hence improve prognosis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allows unparalleled assessment of all joint structures and associated pathology.

MR Imaging of the Musculoskeletal System Using Ultrahigh Field (7T) MR Imaging.

MR imaging is an indispensable instrument for the diagnosis of musculoskeletal diseases. In vivo MR imaging at 7T offers many advantages, including increased signal-to-noise ratio, higher spatial resolution, improved spectral resolution for spectroscopy, improved sensitivity for X-nucleus imaging, and decreased image acquisition times. There are also however technical challenges of imaging at a higher field strength compared with 1.

Influence of Telomere Length in Hepatocytes on Liver Regeneration after Partial Hepatectomy in Rats.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate telomere length in hepatocytes as a biomarker for liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy (PH) in rats.

Materials And Methods: Sixty male Wistar rats underwent a 70% PH. One-month-old rats were assigned to group Y (n = 30) and 4-month-old rats were assigned to group O (n = 30).

Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis: Manifestations at Multimodality Imaging and Pitfalls.

Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare benign inflammatory breast entity characterized by lobulocentric granulomas. IGM has a persistent or recurrent disease course and affects parous premenopausal women with a history of lactation. It has also been associated with hyperprolactinemia.

Influence of MMP inhibitor GM6001 loading of fibre coated polypropylene meshes on wound healing: Implications for hernia repair.

Polypropylene meshes are standard for hernia repair. Matrix metalloproteinases play a central role in inflammation. To reduce the inflammatory response and improve remodelling with an associated reduction of hernia recurrence, we modified polypropylene meshes by nanofibre coating and saturation with the broad-spectrum matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor GM6001.

Comparative study of the effects of terlipressin versus splenectomy on liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy in rats.

Background: Post-hepatectomy liver failure as a result of insufficient liver remnant is a feared complication in liver surgery. Efforts have been made to find new strategies to support liver regeneration. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of terlipressin versus splenectomy on postoperative liver function and liver regeneration in rats undergoing 70% partial hepatectomy.

Risk factors for morbidity after appendectomy.

Introduction: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the risk factors for postoperative complications after an appendectomy with special regard to both the time period from hospital admission to operation and night time surgery.

Patients And Methods: Patients who underwent an appendectomy due to acute appendicitis and were admitted to the University Hospital Aachen between January 2003 and January 2014 were included in this retrospective analysis. Regarding the occurrence of postoperative complications, patients were divided into the following two groups: the group with complications (group 1) and the group without complications (group 2).