Antimicrobial activity and nanoremediation of heavy metals using biosynthesized CS/GO/ZnO nanocomposite by Bacillus subtilis ATCC 6633 alone or immobilized in a macroporous cryogel.

Background: The world society is still suffering greatly from waterborne infections, with developing countries bearing most of the morbidity and death burden, especially concerning young children. Moreover, microbial resistance is one of the most prevalent global problems that extends the need for self-medication and the healing period, or it may be linked to treatment failure that results in further hospitalization, higher healthcare expenses, and higher mortality rates. Thus, innovative synthesis of new antimicrobial materials is required to preserve the environment and enhance human health.

Prospective evaluation of the value of dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE) imaging for prostate cancer detection, with pathology correlation.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the value of dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE) imaging in multi-parametric prostate MRI (mpMRI) for the detection and staging of prostate cancer in comparison with T2W and DWI images alone in biparametric MRI (bpMRI) in treatment naïve patients.

Materials And Methods: One hundred consecutive patients who underwent a prostate MRI at our institution from June-August 2017, as well as a systematic ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy or prostatectomy, were included. Strictly following PIRADSv2, the MRI studies were independently interpreted by a body radiologist and a body-imaging fellow on two different occasions 8-10 weeks apart.

Pelvic congestion syndrome due to agenesis of the infrarenal inferior vena cava.

The inferior vena cava (IVC) is the main conduit of venous return to the right atrium from the lower extremities and abdominal organs. Agenesis of the IVC has an incidence of <1% in the general population [1], although it has been reported in the literature as occurring in up to 8.7% of the population [2].

Impact of clinical history on choice of abdominal/pelvic CT protocol in the Emergency Department.

Introduction: Radiologists and other specialty consultants play a role in diagnosing patients with acute abdominal conditions. Numerous Computed Tomography (CT) protocols are available and radiologists' choices are influenced by the clinical history provided. We hypothesize that the quality of the initial communication between referring physicians and radiologists greatly affects the utilization of health resources and subsequent patient care.

Effect of Implementing Community of Practice Modified Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System on Reporting Adherence and Number of Thyroid Biopsies.

Rationale And Objectives: Thyroid nodules are common in the population, although the rate of malignancy is relatively low (5%-15%). The purpose of this study was to determine if introducing a modified standardized reporting format and management algorithm (Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System [TI-RADS]) affects radiologist reporting adherence, number of thyroid biopsies, and other measurable outcomes.

Materials And Methods: All thyroid biopsies performed over two 6-month periods were evaluated at a tertiary care hospital with Research Ethics Board approval.

Diagnostic accuracy of virtual non-contrast enhanced dual-energy CT for diagnosis of adrenal adenoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To compare the diagnostic accuracy of dual-energy (DE) virtual non-contrast computed tomography (vNCT) to non-contrast CT (NCT) for the diagnosis of adrenal adenomas.

Methods: Search of multiple databases and grey literature was performed. Two reviewers independently applied inclusion criteria and extracted data.

Evaluation of apparent diffusion coefficient and MR volumetry as independent associative factors for extra-prostatic extension (EPE) in prostatic carcinoma.

Background: To assess mean apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) and MR-derived tumor volume (Vt) as associative factors for extra-prostatic extension (EPE) in prostate cancer (PCa).

Methods: With institutional review board approval, 73 consecutive patients diagnosed with PCa at trans-rectal ultrasound biopsy underwent preoperative multi-parametric (T2W+DWI+DCE) 3 Tesla MRI before radical prostatectomy between 2012 and 2014; 52% (38/73) patients had EPE. Clinical parameters including: age, prostate serum antigen (PSA), digital rectal examination (DRE) and percentage positive cores (PPC) were recorded.

Evaluation of the European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR) PI-RADS scoring system for assessment of extra-prostatic extension in prostatic carcinoma.

Introduction: To evaluate extra-prostatic extension (EPE) comparing PI-RADS to non-standardized reporting.

Materials And Methods: With IRB approval, 145 consecutive patients underwent radical prostatectomy (RP) and multi-parametric (T2W+DWI+DCE) MRI between 2012 and 2013. Eighty patients (66.

Intracellular lipid in clear cell renal cell carcinoma tumor thrombus and metastases detected by chemical shift (in and opposed phase) MRI: radiologic-pathologic correlation.

Background: Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RRC) characteristically contain intracellular lipid which is also detectable in tumor thrombus and metastases.

Purpose: To assess the incidence of intracellular lipid in clear cell RCC metastases and tumor thrombus using chemical shift MRI.

Material And Methods: With REB approval, 33 consecutive patients with clear cell RCC and tumor thrombus/metastatic disease underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) over a 10-year period.

Does a cleansing enema improve image quality of 3T surface coil multiparametric prostate MRI?

Purpose: To assesses the utility of a preparatory enema in the interpretation of prostate multiparametric (MP) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Materials And Methods: Under a waiver from the Institutional Review Board (IRB), 32 patients without bowel preparation and 28 patients who underwent a self-administered enema were imaged consecutively with 3T MP-MRI over 6 months. Two blinded radiologists independently assessed image quality on T2 -weighted (T2 W), trace b 1000 mm(2) /sec echo-planar (EPI) and apparent-diffusion coefficient (ADC) and assessed for motion/blur on T2 W and distortion/blur on EPI and ADC.

Unenhanced CT for the diagnosis of minimal-fat renal angiomyolipoma.

Objective: Minimal-fat angiomyolipoma resembles renal cell carcinoma (RCC) on imaging. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of unenhanced CT to diagnose minimal-fat angiomyolipoma.

Materials And Methods: Consecutive patients who underwent unenhanced CT before resection of a solid renal mass from 2002 to 2012 were included in this study.

Low b-value (black blood) respiratory-triggered fat-suppressed single-shot spin-echo echo-planar imaging (EPI) of the liver: comparison of image quality at 1.5 and 3 T.

Aim: To compare echo-planar imaging (EPI) of the liver at 1.5 and 3 T.

Materials And Methods: Under a waiver from the institutional review board, 46 patients underwent respiratory-triggered fat-suppressed b = 50 s/mm(2) EPI at 1.

Diagnostic accuracy of segmental enhancement inversion for the diagnosis of renal oncocytoma using biphasic computed tomography (CT) and multiphase contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Objectives: Segmental enhancement inversion (SEI) is a controversial imaging finding reportedly specific for the diagnosis of renal oncocytoma. The purpose of this study was to re-evaluate SEI using biphasic CT and multiphase MRI.

Methods: With research ethics board approval, a retrospective analysis of patients with resection or biopsy of oncocytoma or chromophobe renal cell carcinoma (Ch-RCC) between 2008-2012 was performed.

Production of monoclonal antibodies against target schistosomal antigen secreted in the urine of Schistosoma mansoni-infected patients.

This study was undertaken to develop an immunodiagnostic test of active human schistosomiasis mansoni using a monoclonal antibody which targets urinary schistosomal antigen. Polyclonal antisera raised in rabbits against the processed urine of Schistosoma mansoni-infected patients showed very high and significant reactivity with ES product of ova compared with other different S. mansoni antigens.

Studies on certain serum enzymatic activities in hepatosplenic bilharziasis.

Determination of serum enzymatic activities in hepatosplenic bilharziasis (H.S.B.