Background Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic in the world of medicine. AI may be useful in identifying and sizing polyps, which influence surveillance intervals. Therefore, we examined polyp size estimation by AI using a survey study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objectives: Prospective studies comparing EUS-guided liver biopsy (EUS-LB) to percutaneous LB (PC-LB) are scarce. We compared the efficacy and safety of EUS-LB with those of PC-LB in a prospective randomized clinical trial.
Methods: Between 2020 and 2021, patients were enrolled and randomized (1:1 ratio).
Kratom is a plant with opioid-like properties known to produce stimulant and analgesic effects. Although there are numerous studies on the psychoactive components of kratom, less is known about the toxicity. Specifically, few reports describe kratom-induced hepatotoxicity and demonstrate histological features.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs
January 2017
Purpose: To determine whether application of a silicone foam dressing is associated with decreased interface pressures when applied to the heel.
Design: Prospective, within-subjects design.
Subjects And Setting: The study was conducted in a community-based hospital using a convenience sample of 50 healthy volunteers with a mean age of 39.