CT-guided online adaptive radiotherapy (OART) is a novel and robust treatment technique in radiotherapy. Thanks to its excellent accommodation of inter-fraction variations, OART is characterized by superior accuracy compared to other contemporary treatment techniques in radiotherapy such as image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT). Planning target volume (PTV), which takes into account interfraction movements, could therefore be reduced while utilizing OART with a consequent dose reduction for adjacent healthy tissue.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExosomes are small vesicles that form when multivesicular bodies fuse with the plasma membrane and are released into body fluids. They play a vital role in facilitating communication between cells by transferring different biomolecules, including DNA, RNA, proteins, and lipids, over both short and long distances. They also function as vital mediators in both states of health and disease, exerting an impact on several physiological processes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: 3D visualization is an important part of learning anatomy with cadavers generally used to effectuate this. However, high cost, ethical considerations, and limited accessibility can often limit the suitability of cadavers as teaching tools. Anatomical 3D printed models offer an alternative tool for teaching gross anatomy due to their low cost and accessibility.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Preoperative chemoradiation is a standard of care for esophageal and gastroesophageal cancer. A gastric conduit is usually used for anastomosis with the right gastroepiploic artery (RGEA) being the sole arterial supply to the gastric remnant after such surgeries. Hence, lowering the radiation dose to this vessel may lower the risks of postoperative complications related to poor vasculature.
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August 2024
Background: Fifth metacarpal neck fractures (FMCNFs) are common among paediatric patients. Complications include reduced metacarpophalangeal (MCP) range of motion and grip strength, which impede the hand's functional abilities. Various management options are available, but indications are not standardised.
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