Publications by authors named "R Burgkart"

Background: Electromagnetic field therapy is gaining attention for its potential in treating bone disorders, with Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT) emerging as an innovative approach. EMTT offers a higher oscillation frequency and magnetic field strength compared to traditional Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy, showing promise in enhancing fracture healing and non-union recovery. However, the mechanisms underlying these effects remain unclear.

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Unlabelled: The accurate classification of bone tumours is crucial for guiding clinical decisions regarding treatment and follow-up. However, differentiating between various tumour types is challenging due to the rarity of certain entities, high intra-class variability, and limited training data in clinical practice. This study proposes a multimodal deep learning model that integrates clinical metadata and X-ray imaging to improve the classification of primary bone tumours.

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  • Patients with liver cirrhosis and infected ascites (IA) face significant mortality risks, with higher in-hospital mortality rates observed in those with secondary peritonitis (39.0%) compared to spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (26.0%) and bacterascites (25.0%).
  • A study was conducted involving 534 patients with IA and 122 matched patients without IA, where various clinical and microbiological parameters were analyzed to assess their impact on mortality.
  • A new mortality prediction score was developed using significant parameters, showing strong accuracy in predicting outcomes and emphasizing the role of microbiological factors alongside illness severity in patient prognosis.
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Femoral fractures are often considered lethal for adult horses because femur osteosynthesis is still a surgical challenge. For equine femur osteosynthesis, primary stability is essential, but the detailed physiological forces occurring in the hindlimb are largely unknown. The objective of this study was to create a numerical testing environment to evaluate equine femur osteosynthesis based on physiological conditions.

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