Publications by authors named "E Petrou"
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- Understanding the connectivity between endangered marine populations is crucial for their management and conservation, as factors like ocean conditions and species-specific traits influence how these populations interact.
- In the study, researchers examined five species of Rockfish in Puget Sound using extensive genetic data, revealing distinct patterns of genetic differentiation influenced by both external and internal factors.
- The findings highlighted that most Rockfish species displayed unique population structures, emphasizing the need for tailored management strategies instead of relying on generalized assumptions, like federal management boundaries, to effectively support recovery efforts.
The "Mustache sign:" An ancillary radiological sign for detecting L5/S1 spondylolisthesis.
J Craniovertebr Junction Spine
September 2024
Introduction And Aims: Grade 1 spondylolisthesis can be challenging to detect on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), particularly for spinal surgeons and radiologists with limited experience interpreting spinal MRIs. This study aims to describe a unique sign described as a "mustache sign," which may assist in detecting subtle Grade I spondylolisthesis on sagittal sequences on MRI of the spine.
Patients And Methods: A retrospective review of 50 lumbar spine MRI scans of patients with Grade I spondylolisthesis of L5/S1 performed over 3 years was conducted at a tertiary orthopedic spinal center in the United Kingdom.
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- * A total of 78 patients were analyzed, revealing that those with low-virulence PJIs exhibited significant hypercoagulability, with a noticeable increase in maximum clot firmness (MCF).
- * ROTEM's EXTEM MCF showed superior diagnostic accuracy for these infections compared to traditional lab tests, highlighting its promise for more effective PJI detection.
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- Scientists wanted to see how different storage solutions affect blood platelets that are treated to kill germs.
- They tested platelets stored in plasma and Platelet Additive Solutions (PAS) from the same donors and checked their health on days 1, 3, and 5.
- Results showed that PAS kept the platelets healthier than plasma, but both types had less ability to stop bleeding over time.
Background: This study investigated alternative, non-invasive methods for human papillomavirus (HPV) detection in head and neck cancers (HNCs). We compared two approaches: analyzing computed tomography (CT) scans with a Deep Learning (DL) model and using radiomic features extracted from CT images with machine learning (ML) models.
Methods: Fifty patients with histologically confirmed HNC were included.