Comparison of endoscopic versus focused parathyroidectomy in surgical management of single-gland primary hyperparathyroidism: a randomized clinical trial.

Background: Over recent years, various advanced minimally invasive techniques have been developed for parathyroidectomy, and there was a universal acceptance of these less invasive procedures by surgeons. This study is designed to compare overall outcomes between endoscopic versus focused, single gland parathyroidectomy using intraoperative rapid parathyroid hormone (ioPTH) changes under general anesthesia in primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) patients.

Method: In this randomized clinical trial, 96 patients diagnosed with PHPT were randomly assigned into two groups endoscopic and focused parathyroidectomy.

Quantitative analysis of lung lesions using unenhanced chest computed tomography images.

Introduction: Chest radiograph and computed tomography (CT) scans can accidentally reveal pulmonary nodules. Malignant and benign pulmonary nodules can be difficult to distinguish without specific imaging features, such as calcification, necrosis, and contrast enhancement. However, these lesions may exhibit different image texture characteristics which cannot be assessed visually.

Role of abbreviated non-contrast-enhanced MR-enterography in the evaluation of Crohn's disease activity and complications as an alternative for full protocol contrast-enhanced study: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic disorder that often starts at a young age and involves periods of remission and relapse. Prompt diagnosis of relapses through screening is crucial due to the potential morbid complications of untreated active inflammation. Magnetic resonance enterography (MRE) is a noninvasive technique to screen for active inflammation.