Objective: Advancements in non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS) could significantly alter prenatal screening by expanding the range of genetic conditions screened. This study aims to explore the perspectives of healthcare professionals (HCP) on the expanded use of NIPS and explore specifications for the inclusion of genetic conditions.
Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with Canadian HCPs who counsel pregnant individuals about NIPS.
Radiometal chelator conjugation is a cornerstone of radioimmunotherapy (RIT). Continued interest in selective placement of chelators remains an active topic of discussion in the field. With several simple site-specific methods being recently reported, it was of interest to investigate the benefits and potential drawbacks of the site-specific method with a full comparison to a more typical random conjugation method that is currently utilized in clinical applications.
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July 2024
Background: There is a gap between the number of patients waiting for a transplant and the number of kidneys available. Some deceased donor kidneys are currently nonutilized, as medical teams fear that they will experience suboptimal graft survival. However, these organs could provide an acceptable therapeutic option if they were allocated for preemptive kidney transplantation in elderly candidates.
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August 2024
Human space exploration expansion from Low-Earth Orbit to deep space is accelerating the need to monitor and address the known health concerns related to deep space radiation. The human musculoskeletal system is vulnerable to these risks (alongside microgravity) and its health reflects the well-being of other body systems. Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an important approach for assessing temporal physiological changes in the musculoskeletal system.
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