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Saint Francis University
Education•Loretto, Pennsylvania, United States•
About: Saint Francis University is a education organization based out in Loretto, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Osteoblast. The organization has 1694 authors who have published 2038 publications receiving 87149 citations.
Topics: Population, Osteoblast, Growth factor, Bone cell, Health care
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TL;DR: A modified anatomically realistic SRS phantom was developed that provided a realistic clinical planning and delivery challenge that can be used to credential institutions wanting to participate in NCI funded clinical trials.
Abstract: Purpose: To develop and evaluate a modified anthropomorphic head phantom for evaluation of stereotactic radiosurgery(SRS) dose planning and delivery. Methods: A phantom was constructed from a water equivalent, plastic, head‐shaped shell. The original phantom design, with only a spherical target, was modified to include a nonspherical target (pituitary) and an adjacent organ at risk (OAR) (optic chiasm), within 2 mm, simulating the anatomy encountered when treating acromegaly. The target and OAR spatial proximity provided a more realistic treatment planning and dose delivery exercise. A separate dosimetry insert contained two TLD for absolute dosimetry and radiochromic film, in the sagittal and coronal planes, for relative dosimetry. The prescription was 25Gy to 90% of the GTV with >= 10% of the OAR volume receiving >= 8Gy. The modified phantom was used to test the rigor of the treatment planning process, dosimeter reproducibility, and measured dose delivery agreement with calculated doses using a Gamma Knife, CyberKnife, and linear accelerator based radiosurgery systems. Results:TLD results from multiple irradiations using either a CyberKnife or Gamma Knife agreed with the calculated target dose to within 4.7% with a maximum coefficient of variation of+/−2.0%. Gamma analysis in the coronal and sagittal film planes showed an average passing rate of 99.3% and 99.5% using +/−5%/3mm criteria, respectively. A treatment plan for linac delivery was developed meeting the prescription guidelines. Dosimeter reproducibility and dose delivery agreement for the linac is expected to have results similar to the results observed with the CyberKnife and Gamma Knife. Conclusions: A modified anatomically realistic SRS phantom was developed that provided a realistic clinical planning and delivery challenge that can be used to credential institutions wanting to participate in NCI funded clinical trials. Work supported by PHS CA010953, CA081647, CA21661 awarded by NCI. DHHS
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01 Dec 2011-Journal of The South African Veterinary Association-tydskrif Van Die Suid-afrikaanse Veterinere Vereniging
TL;DR: A 3-month-old female German Shepherd puppy was presented for routine vaccination with a grade 5/6 continuous murmur with the point of maximal intensity over the left 4th intercostal space and a multi-modal approach to analgesia and premedication was employed.
Abstract: A 3-month-old female German Shepherd puppy was presented for routine vaccination. Clinical evaluation revealed a grade 5/6 continuous murmur with the point of maximal intensity over the left 4th intercostal space. Echocardiography revealed a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). The PDA was closed by a team of general practitioners using the Jackson-Henderson technique, via a standard 4th intercostal thoracotomy. A multi-modal approach to analgesia and premedication was employed. A successful outcome was achieved with no murmur or evidence of cardiac disease present 6 months after surgical occlusion. The literature is reviewed with an emphasis placed on choosing techniques that are appropriate to the level of expertise of the surgical and anaesthetic teams, as well as the surgical facilities available.
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01 Jan 2004
TL;DR: Many women underestimate their risk of developing or dying from coronary heart disease, and knowing the truth about the risks will help protect not only their patients, but all of the women in their life.
Abstract: Many women underestimate their risk of developing or dying from coronary heart disease. Knowing the truth about the risks will help you protect not only your patients, but all of the women in your life.
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TL;DR: Intravenous loop diuretics are the most commonly used medication for hospitalized congestive heart failure patients; however, many questions remain regarding their best use.
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Steven M. Greenberg | 105 | 488 | 44587 |
Linus Pauling | 100 | 536 | 63412 |
Ernesto Canalis | 98 | 331 | 30085 |
John S. Gottdiener | 94 | 316 | 49248 |
Dalane W. Kitzman | 93 | 474 | 36501 |
Joseph F. Polak | 91 | 406 | 38083 |
Charles A. Boucher | 90 | 549 | 31769 |
Lawrence G. Raisz | 82 | 315 | 26147 |
Julius M. Gardin | 76 | 253 | 38063 |
Jeffrey S. Hyams | 72 | 357 | 22166 |
James J. Vredenburgh | 65 | 280 | 18037 |
Michael Centrella | 62 | 120 | 11936 |
Nathaniel Reichek | 62 | 248 | 22847 |
Gerard P. Aurigemma | 59 | 212 | 17127 |
Thomas L. McCarthy | 57 | 107 | 10167 |