Radiological anatomical measurements of the superficial temporal artery: an interobserver reproducibility study.

Purpose: Numerous studies have already reported on the anatomy of the superficial temporal artery (STA) on dissection or imaging, and more specifically on CT angiography. However, few studies have reported on the possible variations that exist between readers in the assessment of certain anatomical parameters. The aim of this study was to investigate the reproducibility of different anatomical measurements of the superficial temporal artery with CT angiography.

Economic analysis of digital motor rehabilitation technologies: a systematic review.

Rehabilitation technologies offer promising opportunities for interventions for patients with motor disabilities. However, their use in routine care remains limited due to their high cost and persistent doubts about their cost-effectiveness. Providing solid evidence of the economic efficiency of rehabilitation technologies would help dispel these doubts in order to better take advantage of these technologies.

Recommendations of the French Society of Rheumatology for the management in current practice of patients with polymyalgia rheumatica.

Objective: To develop recommendations for the routine management of patients with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR).

Methods: Following standard procedures, a systematic review of the literature by five supervised junior rheumatologists, based on the questions selected by the steering committee (5 senior rheumatologists), was used as the basis for working meetings, followed by a one-day plenary meeting with the working group (15 members), leading to the development of the wording and determination of the strength of the recommendations and the level of agreement of the experts.

Results: Five general principles and 19 recommendations were drawn up.

A national survey to assess the state of anatomy teaching in France across various disciplines and professions.

Purpose: To investigate the current practices in anatomy teaching at French universities in 2023.

Methods: On January 10, 2023, a questionnaire was sent to all members of the official list of the French Medical College of Professors of Anatomy. Each Anatomy centre was asked to complete this online form only once.

[F]FDG PET/CT for therapeutic assessment of Abatacept in early-onset polymyalgia rheumatica.

Purpose: Evaluate the benefit of 2-deoxy-2-[18F]-fluoro-D-glucose ([F] FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) for the therapeutic assessment of Abatacept (ABA) as first-line therapy in early-onset polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) patients.

Methods: This was an ancillary study of ALORS trial (Abatacept in earLy Onset polymyalgia Rheumatica Study) assessing the ability of ABA versus placebo to achieve low disease activity (C-Reactive Protein PMR activity score (CRP PMR-AS) ≤ to 10) without glucocorticoid (GC) at week 12 in patients with early-onset PMR. The patients underwent [F] FDG PET/CT at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment.

Hotspot on 18F-FET PET/CT to Predict Aggressive Tumor Areas for Radiotherapy Dose Escalation Guiding in High-Grade Glioma.

The standard therapy strategy for high-grade glioma (HGG) is based on the maximal surgery followed by radio-chemotherapy (RT-CT) with insufficient control of the disease. Recurrences are mainly localized in the radiation field, suggesting an interest in radiotherapy dose escalation to better control the disease locally. We aimed to identify a similarity between the areas of high uptake on O-(2-[18F]-fluoroethyl)-L-tyrosine (FET) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET) before RT-CT, the residual tumor on post-therapy NADIR magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and the area of recurrence on MRI.

Optimisation and validation of a co-manipulated robot for brachytherapy procedure.

Background: Low-dose rate brachytherapy is the referent treatment for early-stage prostate cancer and consists in manually inserting radioactive seeds within the organ to destroy tumorous cells. This treatment is inaccurate leading to side effects. Researchers developed robots to improve this technique.

Improvement in Gait and Participation in a Child with Angelman Syndrome after Translingual Neurostimulation Associated with Goal-Oriented Therapy: A Case Report.

Angelman syndrome is a genetic neurobehavioral syndrome characterized by motor and cognitive developmental delay, with a severe reduction in activity and participation. Treatments are limited and the effects of rehabilitation have not been studied. We report on the progress made by a 7-year-old boy with Angelman syndrome following an innovative synergic intervention involving translingual neurostimulation (TLNS) and goal-oriented rehabilitation to improve gait.

Assessment and comparison of image quality between two real-time sequences for dynamic MRI of distal joints at 3.0 Tesla.

Background: Real-time sequences allow functional evaluation of various joint structures during a continuous motion and help understand the pathomechanics of underlying musculoskeletal diseases.

Purpose: To assess and compare the image quality of the two most frequently used real-time sequences for joint dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), acquired during finger and ankle joint motion.

Material And Methods: A real-time dynamic acquisition protocol, including radiofrequency (RF)-spoiled and balanced steady-state free precession (bSSFP) sequences, optimized for temporal resolution with similar spatial resolution, was performed using a 3.

A Musculoskeletal Model Customized for Sagittal and Frontal Knee Kinematics With Improved Knee Joint Stability.

Current lower limb musculoskeletal (MSK) models focus on sagittal plane kinematics. However, abnormal gait is typically associated with sagittal plane motions crossing into other planes, limiting the use of current MSK models. The purpose of this study was twofold, first, to extend the capability of a full-body MSK model from the literature to include frontal knee plane kinematics during healthy gait, and second, to propose and implement a realistic muscle discretization technique.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Optimizing Long-Term Functional Prognosis of A Girl With Quadriceps Fibrosis.

The consequences and optimal treatment of quadriceps fibrosis following intramuscular quinine injection during childhood remain unclear. We report here a case of a 17-year-old girl who experienced unilateral quadriceps fibrosis following intramuscular injection of quinine as a baby. This case report describes the evolution of the condition during the child's growth, the long-term impact of early fibrosis on range of motion, muscle volumes, strength, gait, and activities of daily living.

Dynamic MRI for articulating joint evaluation on 1.5 T and 3.0 T scanners: setup, protocols, and real-time sequences.

Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive method that can be used to increase the understanding of the pathomechanics of joints. Various types of real-time gradient echo sequences used for dynamic MRI acquisition of joints include balanced steady-state free precession sequence, radiofrequency-spoiled sequence, and ultra-fast gradient echo sequence. Due to their short repetition time and echo time, these sequences provide high temporal resolution, a good signal-to-noise ratio and spatial resolution, and soft tissue contrast.

A transcriptome-based protein network that identifies new therapeutic targets in colorectal cancer.

Background: Colon cancer occurrence is increasing worldwide, making it the third most frequent cancer. Although many therapeutic options are available and quite efficient at the early stages, survival is strongly decreased when the disease has spread to other organs. The identification of molecular markers of colon cancer is likely to help understanding its course and, eventually, to uncover novel genes to be targeted by drugs.

A Survey of Endodontic Practices among Dentists in Burkina Faso.

Aim: Dental surgeons must be aware of the most appropriate endodontic treatments and how to properly conduct them. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of dental surgeons in Burkina Faso in terms of endodontic treatment procedures.

Materials And Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was performed during the regular annual conference of the National Board of Dental Surgeons of Burkina Faso, held on February 27 and 28, 2015 in Ouagadougou, through a questionnaire.

Isolation of turbinaric acid as a chemomarker of Turbinaria conoides (J. Agardh) Kützing from South Pacific Islands.

Several species of the genus Turbinaria coexist along the coasts of islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Among these brown algae, Turbinaria ornata and T. conoides are sister species that are difficult to differentiate using exclusively morphological characters.

Phenology, TPC and size-fractioning phenolics variability in temperate Sargassaceae (Phaeophyceae, Fucales) from Western Brittany: native versus introduced species.

The phenology of the introduced Sargassum muticum and two native species Bifurcaria bifurcata and Cystoseira baccata were monitored during eighteen months at two sites in Brittany. Density and length varied seasonally only in Sargassum. Larger individuals of Sargassum were observed in summer whereas in Cystoseira, they appeared almost in autumn.