Abstract Although the pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) remains largely unclear, evidence is accumulating to suggest the systemic nature of this disease.Here, we comprehensively assessed the whole aortic tree with its major branches based on computed tomography angiography (CTA) in AAA patients compared to ascending thoracic aortic an
Despite of its economic and scientific significances with mineral resources, the Northern Sea Routes, and climate change, the Arctic Ocean has been a challenge for long-term continuous environmental observations.Since its inception in 2009, the ice-breaker research vessel ARAON has been conducting an annual expedition Child Furniture in the Arctic
Background: Bright IDEAS (BI) problem-solving skills training is an evidence-based intervention designed to help parents manage the demands of caring for a child with cancer.However, the resource intensiveness of this in-person intervention has limited its widespread delivery.We conducted a multicenter, randomized trial with a noninferiority design
Aim: This study describes a treatment algorithm for addressing failed ankle open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) in diabetic patients using two successful patient cases.Background: The complication rate following ankle fracture ORIF in diabetic patients is significantly higher compared to that in nondiabetic patients and salvage techniques a