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Robotic surgery was developed to expand the patient population being offered a minimal invasive approach while retaining the associated advantages of minimal invasive surgery. Robotic surgery has been suggested to be particularly beneficial in surgery for malignant disease or in the presence of extensive intraabdominal adhesion, severe endometriosis, large uteri, high burden of comorbidity, or obe

Methods for percutaneous sampling such as core needle biopsy (CNB) and drill biopsy have, in recent years, emerged as important diagnostic substitutes for open biopsy of bone neoplasms. In addition, fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) has been used for the diagnosis of bone lesions under certain circumstances. As early as 1931, Coley and Ellis applied this sampling method to bone neoplasms. To

INTRODUCTION: Future physicians must develop the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage challenging patient communication. To design linked meaningful learning activities, perspectives from students and teachers need to be taken into account as well as students' previous knowledge. Aiming to better understand how this knowledge can be acquired through patient simulation, we examined

New alternatives for treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome are continuously being explored. Despite ongoing nonclinical and clinical research, few new principles have evolved. We can expect future new additions to existing drug classes and different combinations of existing options. New antimuscarinics are in development, but we do not know if they offer any advantages to currently availa

The ESS linac is under construction by the ESS partner institutes (socalled In-Kind Contributors - IKC) and will operate the most powerful proton beam ever for neutron spallation source. The linac delivers 5 MW via 2 GeV protons at a repetition rate of 14 Hz at the He-cooled solid tungsten target. The pulsed neutrons, result of the spallation, will reach the science instruments after having been m

Studying photoluminescence (PL) is essential for understanding and engineering light-emitting nanomaterials. Heterogeneous samples, such as thin films and microstructures, require characterization of the spatial distribution of PL intensity, spectra, lifetimes, and photon correlations at the microscale under variable temperatures. Here we describe a cryo-optical setup for micro-PL imaging, spec

Photo-induced dynamics of electronic processes are driven by the coupling between electronic and nuclear degrees of freedom. Here, we construct one- and two-dimensional organic-inorganic tin halides to investigate how dimensionality controls exciton-phonon coupling and exciton self-trapping. The results show that a one-dimensional system has strong exciton-phonon coupling leading to excitation-ind

Telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) activity is up-regulated in several types of tumors including glioblastoma (GBM). In the present study, 128 primary glioblastoma patients were examined for single nucleotide polymorphisms of TERT in blood and in 92 cases for TERT promoter mutations in tumors. TERT promoter mutations were observed in 86% of the tumors and of these, C228T (-124 bp upstream sta

Brief User-Controlled Admission (BUCA) refers to a set of crisis interventions in which the traditional gatekeeping role of the physician is bypassed, allowing service users to independently decide when to access short-term inpatient care through a pre-negotiated agreement. Examples include Brief Admission by self-referral, Patient-Initiated Brief Admission, Patient-Controlled Admission, and Self-

Predicting live birth after the first IVF/ICSI treatment is challenging, as many factors may interactto affect IVF/ICSI outcomes. Adenomyosis is one factor that impacts live birth rates. Machinelearning algorithms have been shown valuable for detecting complex dependencies and predictingoutcomes in different clinical settings. We aimed to develop a prediction model for live birth afterIVF/ICSI trePredicting live birth after the first IVF/ICSI treatment is challenging, as many factors may interact to affect IVF/ICSI outcomes. Adenomyosis is one factor that impacts live birth rates. Machine learning algorithms have been shown valuable for detecting complex dependencies and predicting outcomes in different clinical settings. We aimed to develop a prediction model for live birth after IVF/ICSI

BACKGROUND: Digital technologies are increasingly central to supporting autonomy, health, and social participation in later life. However, disparities persist in the ability to keep up with technological developments, affecting individuals' opportunities to benefit from digital health and social innovations.OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate factors associated with individuals' self-report

BackgroundResearch involving current and future generations of older adults in the design of smart home technology (SHT) is scarce. In this study, current and future generations of older adults, professionals, and researchers together sought to identify user needs and aspirations for and related to SHT. The aim was to co-produce prioritized ideas for SHT solutions to support engagement in everyday

The orbital area contains a variety of anatomical structures including the eyelids, tarsal conjunctiva, caruncle, lacrimal gland, lacrimal drainage system, skin, skin adnexa, and soft tissues. It is surrounded by bone and cartilaginous structures and is highly vascularized and interspersed by the cranial nerves. This complex of neighboring, highly specialized tissues results in a large spectrum of

BACKGROUND: Dupuytren disease (DD) is a benign fibroproliferative disorder affecting the hand. Although diabetes mellitus is a known risk factor, the underlying mechanisms behind this association remain unclear. This study aimed to examine the relationship between glycemic control and DD in type 1 (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D), and to identify other metabolic risk factors influencing DD risk.MET