Publications by authors named "M K Halle"

Background: Cardiac myosin binding protein C (cMyC) is an emerging new biomarker of myocardial injury rising earlier and cleared faster than cardiac troponins. It has discriminatory power similar to high-sensitive troponins in diagnosing myocardial infarction in patients presenting with chest pain. It is also associated with outcome in patients with acute heart failure.

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Background: Effective diagnostic tools for prompt identification of high-risk locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) patients are needed to facilitate early, individualized treatment. The aim of this work was to assess temporal changes in tumor radiomics (delta radiomics) from T2-weighted imaging (T2WI) during concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) in LACC patients, and their association with progression-free survival (PFS). Furthermore, to develop, validate, and compare delta- and pretreatment radiomic signatures for prognostic modeling.

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Endurance exercise training (ET) is an effective treatment in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), but the efficacy of resistance training in this patient population has been only scarcely evaluated. In this multicenter, randomized trial, we evaluated the effects of combined endurance and resistance training over 12 months in patients with HFpEF. The primary endpoint was a modified Packer score, including all-cause mortality, hospitalizations classified as potentially related to heart failure or exercise and changes in peak oxygen consumption ( ), diastolic function (E/e'), New York Heart Association (NYHA) class and global self-assessment (GSA).

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  • The study followed up on irradiated breast cancer patients who had undergone reconstruction using DIEP and LD flaps over a period of 12 years, assessing 67% of the original participants.
  • Patient-reported outcomes and aesthetic evaluations were measured, showing no significant differences between the two reconstruction methods in satisfaction, but highlighting that DIEP patients valued breast aesthetics more highly.
  • The findings indicated a shift in patient preference from LD to DIEP flaps over time, emphasizing the relevance of long-term studies in understanding satisfaction and outcomes in breast reconstruction.
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