Role of Robotics in Image-Guided Trans-Arterial Interventions.

The integration of robotic systems in image-guided trans-arterial interventions has revolutionized the field of Interventional Radiology (IR), offering enhanced precision, safety, and efficiency. These advancements are particularly impactful for acute conditions such as stroke, pulmonary embolism, and STEMI, where timely intervention is critical. Robotic platforms like the CorPath GRX and Magellan allow for remote navigation and catheter-based interventions, making it possible to extend specialized services to remote and underserved areas.

Reliability and Validity of the Turkish versions of the Davos Assessment of Cognitive Biases Scale (DACOBS) and Cognitive Biases Questionnaire for Psychosis (CBQp).

Introduction: Cognitive biases can be defined as dysfunctional patterns of thought formation that lead to incorrect conclusions and abnormal perceptions and are critical factors in the development and maintenance of psychosis. Two self-report measures assessing cognitive biases in psychosis spectrum disorder (PSD) have recently been developed: the Davos Assessment of Cognitive Biases Scale (DACOBS) and the Cognitive Biases Questionnaire for Psychosis (CBQp). This study aimed to validate the Turkish versions of the DACOBS and CBQp.

Multimodality Imaging in Cardiomyopathies.

Cardiomyopathy, which is shortly defined as a disease of the myocardium, has a broad definition that includes many different diagnoses. Recent advances in cardiac imaging techniques, including basic and advanced echocardiography, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, and cardiac magnetic resonance, allow for a more accurate evaluation of volumes and thickness of cardiac chambers, systolic and diastolic function of the ventricules, and tissue structure. Multimodality imaging often provides the first clinical suspicion for specific etiologies, especially when the medical and family history is unclear, by identification of red flags of underlying systemic diseases.

Characterization of Fat Used for the Optimization of the Soft Tissue Envelope of the Nose in Rhinoplasty.

Septorhinoplasty (SRP) is one of the most common aesthetic procedures worldwide. A thin or scarred soft tissue envelope, especially in the context of secondary SRP, can lead to unpredictable scarring, shrinkage, and discoloration of the skin. Other than the careful preparation of the soft tissue mantle, no gold standard exists to minimize the above-mentioned risks.

Advances and Challenges in Interventional Immuno-Oncology Locoregional Therapies.

Interventional immuno-oncology is making strides in locoregional therapies to address complex tumor microenvironments. Long-standing interventional radiology cancer therapies, such as tumor ablation and embolization, are being recharacterized in the context of immunotherapy. Intratumoral injections, such as those of genetically engineered or unaltered viruses, and the delivery of immune cells, antibodies, proteins, or cytokines into targeted tumors, along with advancements in delivery techniques, have produced promising results in preliminary studies, indicating their antitumor effectiveness.

The Role of Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Massive Pulmonary Embolism in a Patient With Unilateral Lung Transplant and Atrial Septal Defect.

Purpose: The risk of thromboembolic disease is high in patients with lung transplantation and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality with single healthy transplanted lung. We present a case involving successful endovascular management of life-threatening acute massive pulmonary embolism (PE) in a patient with single lung transplant and atrial septal defect (ASD).

Case Report: A 65-year-old man with a history of interstitial lung disease status post single left orthotopic lung transplant in 2012 presented with acute massive PE and clot burden in the pulmonary arteries of the transplanted left lung.

Quality control-driven deep ensemble for accountable automated segmentation of cardiac magnetic resonance LGE and VNE images.

Background: Late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging is the gold standard for non-invasive myocardial tissue characterisation. However, accurate segmentation of the left ventricular (LV) myocardium remains a challenge due to limited training data and lack of quality control. This study addresses these issues by leveraging generative adversarial networks (GAN)-generated virtual native enhancement (VNE) images to expand the training set and incorporating an automated quality control-driven (QCD) framework to improve segmentation reliability.

Rituximab in the management of retroperitoneal fibrosis: A single tertiary rheumatology care center experience.

Aim: To investigate the clinical and radiological outcomes and glucocorticoid-sparing effect of rituximab therapy in 13 patients with retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF).

Methods: We analyzed the data of both glucocorticoid-naive and glucocorticoid-resistant RPF patients who were treated with rituximab. Demographic features, positron emission tomography computed tomography (PET-CT) findings, and clinical and histopathologic outcomes were collected retrospectively.

Assessment of the risk factors determining the prognosis of major and minor limb amputations in patients with diabetic foot ulcers.

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major global health problem, and its incidence is growing. Depending on this increase, the number of diabetes-related complications will also rise.

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the risk factors associated with major and minor amputations resulting from diabetes.

Superior gluteal artery as a reliable back door to embolize mycotic pseudoaneurysm of an isolated Internal Iliac artery.

Background: Antegrade access through the origin of the internal iliac and direct percutaneous access under cross-sectional imaging guidance are commonly used for embolization of internal iliac artery aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms, or endoleaks. Here, we report superior gluteal artery retrograde access to treat internal iliac artery mycotic pseudoaneurysm in a patient with failed direct percutaneous access.

Case Presentation: We present a 65-year-old female with a history of diverticulitis and sigmoidectomy.

Collapse of inferior vena cava during complex filter retrieval with consequent intra-procedural systemic hypotension and bradycardia: a case report.

Background: Prolonged dwelling time of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters has been shown to increase the need for the use of complex IVC filter retrieval techniques. In this report, we describe a case of complex retrieval of an IVC filter with prolonged dwelling time, which was temporarily accompanied by severe bradycardia and hypotension.

Case Presentation: Fifty-nine-year-old male patient past medical history of morbid obesity, atrial fibrillation status post-ablation, obstructive sleep apnea, and end-stage renal disease presented for IVC filter retrieval 16 years after placement.

LSS-VGG16: Diagnosis of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis With Deep Learning.

Study Design: This was a retrospective study.

Objection: Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (LSS) is a disease that causes chronic low back pain and can often be confused with herniated disk. In this study, a deep learning-based classification model is proposed to make LSS diagnosis quickly and automatically with an objective tool.

Associations of coronary plaque characteristics and coronary calcification with bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.

Objective: We aimed at investigating the association of postmenopausal osteoporosis in different measurement locations, with the coronary plaque burden and morphology detected by coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA).

Patients And Methods: We analyzed a total of 223 postmenopausal women who had undergone both dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and CCTA. Coronary plaque characteristics were analyzed using CCTA.

A Comparison of Clinical Outcomes Between the Winograd and Modified Winograd Methods for Ingrown Toenails: A Retrospective Study of the Importance of Suturing Techniques.

Aim: This study aimed to compare the effects of the Winograd and modified Winograd methods for nail bed suturing on clinical outcomes in patients with nail ingrown.

Methods: In total, 45 patients who underwent surgery for ingrown toenails between December 2019 and December 2020 were randomised retrospectively. In this study, different methods applied by the authors were studied, and the methods applied by each author were divided into two separate groups.

L-Serine Supplementation Blunts Fasting-Induced Weight Regain by Increasing Brown Fat Thermogenesis.

Weight regain after fasting, often exceeding the pre-fasting weight, is a common phenomenon and big problem for the treatment of obesity. Thus, novel interventions maintaining reduced body weight are critically important to prevent metabolic disease. Here we investigate the metabolic effects of dietary L-serine supplementation, known to modulate various organ functions.

Associations of non-HDL-C and triglyceride/HDL-C ratio with coronary plaque burden and plaque characteristics in young adults.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is uncommon in young adult patients. However, these patients have different risk factor profiles and high-risk coronary plaques are more common. The aim of this study was to examine the relations between the coronary plaque burden, plaque composition, serum non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) levels, and triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio in young adults.

Immune Cell Regulation of White Adipose Progenitor Cell Fate.

Adipose tissue is essential for energy storage and endocrine regulation of metabolism. Imbalance in energy intake and expenditure result in obesity causing adipose tissue dysfunction. This alters cellular composition of the stromal cell populations and their function.

The Influence of Component Rotational Malalignment on Early Clinical Outcomes in Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Background The most important cause of patient dissatisfaction following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is pain. Component rotation is an important factor in the clinical success of TKA. This study aims to determine component rotational errors in patients with mobile- and fixed-bearing polyethylene inserts after TKA and also to evaluate the effect of possible malrotations on clinical outcomes.

Ceramic femoral head in highly cross-linked polyethylene cup. 5 year results of a randomized trial.

Background: Although few methods are used to estimate polyethylene liner wear from radiographs of total hip replacements, there is no consensus with regard to the accuracy of these methods. Highly cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) is reported to have low rates of linear wear in the literature. However, there are not reports about wear rate of ceramic head in hxple cup at 5 years postoperatively, evaluated by Dorr method.