Publications by authors named "M L Galiano"
Background MRI-guided focal laser ablation (FLA) is a promising treatment in localized prostate cancer (PCa). MRI-guided micro-US FLA shows potential for outpatient use, but its clinical application remains unexplored. Purpose To evaluate the safety, feasibility, and 12-month functional and oncologic outcomes of MRI-guided micro-US transperineal FLA in localized PCa and to assess the accuracy of micro-US in showing lesions depicted at MRI with Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) score of 3 or higher.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe capsule endoscopy (CE) is a minimally invasive diagnostic imaging technique, consisting of a disposable capsule that travels through the digestive system, transmitting images to a data recorder. CE has emerged as a tool for exploring the small intestine, however, the lack of standardization in interpretation and terminology has been a challenge in the medical community. This article proposes guidelines for the performance, reading, and interpretation of CE, highlighting its utility in various indications.
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- Influenza viruses, particularly A(H3N2), evolve by changing their surface proteins, leading to new variants that can reinfect individuals and impact annual epidemics.
- A study from 1997-2019 linked the genetic changes in these viruses to the characteristics of regional outbreaks in the U.S., finding that greater genetic distance between seasons was associated with more severe epidemics.
- The research also revealed that the incidence of A(H1N1) significantly affects A(H3N2) outbreaks, suggesting that immunity from one subtype can influence the dynamics of another.
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- The study examines how various clinical, laboratory, and personal factors influence the choice and timing of kidney replacement therapy (KRT) among pediatric patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
- Researchers analyzed a cohort of 695 children aged 6 to 17 to identify what factors lead to either starting dialysis or receiving preemptive transplantation.
- Key findings show that kidney function decline, disease type, and other health indicators like blood pressure and hemoglobin levels significantly affect KRT decisions, with notable variations between different medical centers.
Final Results of the ANDROCAN Study: Histopathological Characteristics and Biochemical Recurrence at 5 Years of Localized Prostate Cancer According to Preoperative Gonadal Status.
Eur Urol Oncol
August 2024
Background And Objective: Failure rates after first-line treatment of localized prostate cancer (PCa) treatment remain high; therefore, it is essential to improve the selection and identification of at-risk patients to reduce mortality. The aim of the ANDROCAN study was to evaluate the biochemical recurrence (BCR) in patients with localized PCa treated by total prostatectomy at 5 yr after surgery, according to their presurgery gonadal status.
Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted including 1318 patients undergoing total prostatectomy for localized PCa with a 5-yr postoperative follow-up.