Functional diffusion map (fDM) has been recently reported as an early and quantitative biomarker of clinical brain tumor treatment outcome.This MRI approach spatially maps and quantifies treatment-induced changes in tumor water diffusion values resulting from alterations in cell density/cell membrane function and microenvironment.This current study
The binding of Interleukin-17A (IL-17A) to its receptor causes the release of chemokine which have an implication in the pathogenesis of gouty arthritis.Though, some synthetic drugs have been proved worthy as IL-17A inhibitors in the management of gout but they have been associated with a number of side effects.Polyphenols have been documented for
In contrast to conventional digital images, high-dynamic-range (HDR) images have a broader range of intensity between the darkest and brightest regions to capture more details in a scene.Such images are produced by fusing images with different exposure values (EVs) for the same scene.Most existing multi-scale exposure fusion (MEF) algorithms assume
Abstract Objectives This study evaluated the impact of self-management interventions based on the COM-B model on peri-implant conditions in older adults with periodontitis.Materials and methods The patients were randomly divided into two groups: Group 1 (control group) received only an oral health education (OHE) pamphlet.Group 2 (test group) perfo
Along with the extreme aging of the population in Japan, the number of elderly with dementia has been increasing.Measures to address their symptoms and suppress the onset of dementia have been demanded.Currently, treatments such as nursing care, medication, and psychological care are adopted.Psychological care includes reminiscence therapy, reality