Optimizing Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography Using a Novel Deep Learning-Based Algorithm.

Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is an essential part of the diagnosis of chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) in patients with low-to-intermediate pre-test probability. The minimum technical requirement is 64-row multidetector CT (64-MDCT), which is still frequently used, although it is prone to motion artifacts because of its limited temporal resolution and z-coverage. In this study, we evaluate the potential of a deep-learning-based motion correction algorithm (MCA) to eliminate these motion artifacts.

[Comparative study of 1% prilocaine and 1% mepivacaine in axillary plexus anesthesia].

In a randomized double-blind study, the latency period and spread of axillary brachial plexus block using 40 ml mepivacaine hydrochloride (1% solution), or prilocaine (1% solution) was studied in 60 patients scheduled for surgery of the hand and forearm regions. The sensory block of the axillary, musculocutaneus, radial, median, ulnar and medial brachial cutaneous nerves was recorded using the pin-prick test every 5 min after injection and the motor block was assessed by testing the power of the corresponding muscles up to 30 min after injection. The degree of intraoperative analgesia attained was also determined.

[Comparison of the effect and serum level of mepivacaine HCL and mepivacaine CO2 in axillary brachial plexus anesthesia].

The latency period and spread of axillary plexus block using 40 ml mepivacaine carbonate (1% solution) or mepivacaine hydrochloride was studied in thirty patients scheduled for surgery of the hand-forearm region. The sensory block of the nervus axillaris, musculocutaneus, radialis, medianus, ulnaris and cutaneus brachii medialis was recorded using the pin prick test every 4 min after injection and the motor block was assessed by testing the strength of the corresponding muscles. The only significant difference between the two local anaesthetic solutions was a few more frequent and faster anaesthesia of the nervus musculocutaneus after 16, 20 and 24 min.

[Community psychological principles as the basis for the setting up and the organisation of a psycho-social counselling service at a vocational re-training centre (author's transl)].

In community psychology the individuum-centred medical model of disease, which, as a rule, determines the psychological and psychotherapeutic work has superseded socio-psychological concepts and approaches. The authors describe the basic requirements for a psychosocial counselling service at a vocational retraining centre which is guided by community psychological ideas and principles. The article reviews the manifold problems of the rehabilitees, the comprehensive services and the efficiency of the intervention strategies recorded over a two-year period.