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Gadolinium-based contrast agents at 7 T: any impact of on human lymphocytes
The authors investigated the potentially toxic effect of different gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) in combination with 7-T MRI. By isolating and exposing lymphocytes analogously to iodinated contrast agents in combination with computed tomography, they found...
Abdominal CT: a BMI-based estimate of radiation dose
This study aimed to evaluate whether BMI can be used as a size-related metrics alternative to the midslice effective diameter (DE) for obtaining a size-specific dose in abdominal CT. Article: Using body mass index to estimate individualised patient radiation...
Concentrated pineapple juice for oesophagus visualisation during MR angiography
The authors demonstrated that the solution of concentrated pineapple juice can be safely used in vivo for oesophagus visualisation at MR angiography. Article: Concentrated pineapple juice for visualisation of the oesophagus during magnetic resonance angiography before...
Any impact of sarcopenia and myosteatosis on postoperative outcomes in inflammatory bowel disease?
The goal of this retrospective analysis was to investigate outcomes in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients who underwent surgical resection in relation to the presence of sarcopenia and myosteatosis. The authors determined that sarcopenia and myosteatosis in IBD...