Three-Tesla magnetic resonance elastography for hepatic fibrosis: comparison with diffusion-weighted imaging and gadoxetic acid-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging.

Aim: To evaluate the feasibility of 3-Tesla magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) for hepatic fibrosis and to compare that with diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and gadoxetic acid-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging.

Methods: Forty-two patients were included in the study. On MRE, mean stiffness values were measured on the elastograms in kilopascals.

Is the AIMS65 score useful in predicting outcomes in peptic ulcer bleeding?

Aim: To evaluate the applicability of AIMS65 scores in predicting outcomes of peptic ulcer bleeding.

Methods: This was a retrospective study in a single center between January 2006 and December 2011. We enrolled 522 patients with upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage who visited the emergency room.