Publications by authors named "D G Amiras"
Introduction: Sarcopenia is defined by low measures of muscle quantity, quality and reduced physical performance. It is associated with higher levels of frailty. Individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) undergo sarcopenia at an accelerated rate resulting in structural changes potentially culminating in limb loss.
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- The study reports the first successful in-vivo use of a new low-field MRI scanner that can rotate, applying the magic angle effect to better visualize collagen structures in knee ligaments and the meniscus.
- The researchers developed a transverse field open magnet MRI system and conducted tests on healthy volunteers, focusing on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus, capturing detailed images of collagen fibers.
- The results demonstrated that this new method produced high-quality, in-vivo images comparable to traditional MRI used on excised specimens, indicating the potential for better imaging of joint injuries and diseases in a more accessible way.
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- A 67-year-old woman experienced leg pain due to severe popliteal artery stenosis caused by a popliteal ganglion cyst.
- After opting out of vein bypass surgery, the patient was successfully treated with ultrasound-guided aspiration of the cyst, restoring normal blood flow.
- This case is notable as it is the first reported instance where ganglion cyst aspiration successfully relieved claudication caused by a compressed popliteal artery, highlighting a new treatment option for cystic adventitial disease.
Objectives: To review and compare the accuracy of convolutional neural networks (CNN) for the diagnosis of meniscal tears in the current literature and analyze the decision-making processes utilized by these CNN algorithms.
Materials And Methods: PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases up to December 2022 were searched in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) statement. Risk of analysis was used for all identified articles.