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Diaz O, Dance DR, Young KC, Elangovan P, Bakic PR, Wells K. Estimation of scattered radiation in digital breast tomosynthesis. Phys Med Biol 2014; 59:4375-90. [PMID: 25049201 DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/59/15/4375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) is a promising technique to overcome the tissue superposition limitations found in planar 2D x-ray mammography. However, as most DBT systems do not employ an anti-scatter grid, the levels of scattered radiation recorded within the image receptor are significantly higher than that observed in planar 2D x-ray mammography. Knowledge of this field is necessary as part of any correction scheme and for computer modelling and optimisation of this examination. Monte Carlo (MC) simulations are often used for this purpose, however they are computationally expensive and a more rapid method of calculation is desirable. This issue is addressed in this work by the development of a fast kernel-based methodology for scatter field estimation using a detailed realistic DBT geometry. Thickness-dependent scatter kernels, which were validated against the literature with a maximum discrepancy of 4% for an idealised geometry, have been calculated and a new physical parameter (air gap distance) was used to estimate more accurately the distribution of scattered radiation for a series of anthropomorphic breast phantom models. The proposed methodology considers, for the first time, the effects of scattered radiation from the compression paddle and breast support plate, which can represent more than 30% of the total scattered radiation recorded within the image receptor. The results show that the scatter field estimator can calculate scattered radiation images in an average of 80 min for projection angles up to 25° with equal to or less than a 10% error across most of the breast area when compared with direct MC simulations.
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Fiorella D, Derdeyn C, Turk A, Boulos A, Diaz O, Pride G, Jabbour P, Woo H. O-004 Final Results of the US Humanitarian Device Exemption Study of the Low-profile Visualised Intraluminal Support (LVIS) Device. J Neurointerv Surg 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2014-011343.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Karmonik C, Diaz O, Klucznik R, Grossman RG, Zhang YJ, Britz G, Lv N, Huang Q. Quantitative comparison of hemodynamic parameters from steady and transient CFD simulations in cerebral aneurysms with focus on the aneurysm ostium. J Neurointerv Surg 2014; 7:367-72. [DOI: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2014-011182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2014] [Accepted: 03/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Teigen C, Moyle H, Patel R, Fischman A, Kim E, Baxter B, Quarfordt S, Heck D, Klucznik R, Diaz O, Reeves A, Abraham M, Madarang E, Zwiebel B, Brant-Zawadzki M, Peck W, Nguyen B, Whitaker L, Gailloud P, Hagino R, Lai J, Bose A, Sit S. Multicenter experience with the Ruby Coil in the peripheral vasculature: preliminary results from the penumbra ace post market registry. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2013.12.441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Fumagalli I, Faivre JC, Thureau S, Bibault JE, Diaz O, Leroy T, Pichon B, Riou O, Fournier C, Hannoun-Lévi JM, Peiffert D. État des lieux de la formation des internes français d’oncologie radiothérapie en curiethérapie. Cancer Radiother 2014; 18:28-34. [DOI: 10.1016/j.canrad.2013.07.150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2013] [Revised: 07/19/2013] [Accepted: 07/24/2013] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Thureau S, Challand T, Bibault JE, Biau J, Cervellera M, Diaz O, Faivre JC, Fumagalli I, Leroy T, Lescut N, Martin V, Pichon B, Riou O, Dubray B, Giraud P, Hennequin C. Delegation of medical tasks in French radiation oncology departments: Current situation and impact on residents’ training. Cancer Radiother 2013; 17:370-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.canrad.2013.07.144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2013] [Accepted: 07/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Oulmoudne N, Hatime M, Merle P, Diaz O, Mornex F, Mehiri S. Radiothérapie hépatique pour carcinome hépatocellulaire : analyse de la tolérance digestive haute, selon la localisation tumorale. Cancer Radiother 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.canrad.2013.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Diaz O, Lorchel F, Revault C, Mornex F. [Task sharing with radiotherapy technicians in image-guided radiotherapy]. Cancer Radiother 2013; 17:383-8. [PMID: 24007955 DOI: 10.1016/j.canrad.2013.07.138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2013] [Accepted: 07/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The development of accelerators with on-board imaging systems now allows better target volumes reset at the time of irradiation (image-guided radiotherapy [IGRT]). However, these technological advances in the control of repositioning led to a multiplication of tasks for each actor in radiotherapy and increase the time available for the treatment, whether for radiotherapy technicians or radiation oncologists. As there is currently no explicit regulatory framework governing the use of IGRT, some institutional experiments show that a transfer is possible between radiation oncologists and radiotherapy technicians for on-line verification of image positioning. Initial training for every technical and drafting procedures within institutions will improve audit quality by reducing interindividual variability.
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Rashidnasab A, Elangovan P, Yip M, Diaz O, Dance DR, Young KC, Wells K. Simulation and assessment of realistic breast lesions using fractal growth models. Phys Med Biol 2013; 58:5613-27. [DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/58/16/5613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Bouwman RW, Diaz O, van Engen RE, Young KC, den Heeten GJ, Broeders MJM, Veldkamp WJH, Dance DR. Phantoms for quality control procedures in digital breast tomosynthesis: dose assessment. Phys Med Biol 2013; 58:4423-38. [DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/58/13/4423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Tapia Y, Diaz O, Pizarro C, Segura R, Vines M, Zúñiga G, Moreno-Jiménez E. Atriplex atacamensis and Atriplex halimus resist As contamination in Pre-Andean soils (northern Chile). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2013; 450-451:188-196. [PMID: 23474264 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2013.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2012] [Revised: 02/08/2013] [Accepted: 02/08/2013] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The Pre-Andean area of Chile exhibits saline soils of volcanic origin naturally contaminated with arsenic (As), and we hypothesise that revegetation with resistant species may be a valid alternative for soil management in this area. Thus, the xerophytic and halophytic shrubs Atriplex halimus and Atriplex atacamensis were cultivated in containers for 90 days in Pre-Andean soil, As-soil, (111±19 mg As kg(-1), pH8.4±0.1) or control soil (12.7±1.1 mg As kg(-1), pH7.8±0.1) to evaluate As accumulation and resistance using stress bioindicators (chlorophylls, malondialdehyde (MDA) and total thiols). Sequential extraction of As-soil indicated that 52.3% of As was found in the most available fraction. The As distribution was significantly different between the species: A. halimus translocated the As to leaves, whilst A. atacamensis retained the As in roots. At 30 and 90 days, A. halimus showed similar As concentrations in the leaves (approximately 5.5 mg As kg(-1)), and As increased in stems and roots (up to 4.73 and 16.3 mg As kg(-1), respectively). In A. atacamensis, As concentration was lower (2.6 in leaves; 3.2 in stems and 6.9 in roots in mg As kg(-1)). Both species exhibited a high concentration of B in leaves (362-389 mg kg(-1)). If the plants are used for animal feed, it should be considered that A. halimus accumulates higher concentration of As and B in the leaves than A. atacamensis. Neither plant growth nor stress bioindicators were negatively affected by the high levels of available As, with the exception of MDA in the leaves of A. halimus. The results indicate that these plants resist contamination by arsenic, accumulating mainly the metalloid in the roots and can be recommended to generate plant cover in As-contaminated soils in the Pre-Andean region, under saline conditions controlled, preventing the dispersion of this metalloid via wind and leaching.
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Elmorabit B, Touch S, Hatime M, Tanguy R, Diaz O, Wautot V, Enachescu C, Couraud S, Mornex F. La radiothérapie stéréotaxique pulmonaire n’altère pas la fonction respiratoire des patients. Expérience du centre hospitalier Lyon-sud. Cancer Radiother 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.canrad.2012.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Hatime M, Elmorabit B, Touch S, Merle P, Tanguy R, Diaz O, Wautot V, Enachescu C, Elkhoti Y, Mornex F. Critères de tolérance du parenchyme hépatique cirrhotique non tumoral à l’association chimioembolisation−irradiation : recommandations possibles. Cancer Radiother 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.canrad.2012.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Diaz O, Chapet O, Rety F, Tychyj Pinel C. Évaluation par IRM et TEP au FDG de la réponse à la chimioradiothérapie des cancers du col utérin localement avancés. Cancer Radiother 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.canrad.2012.07.134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Perrin-Cocon L, Diaz O, André P, Lotteau V. Modified lipoproteins provide lipids that modulate dendritic cell immune function. Biochimie 2012; 95:103-8. [PMID: 22959067 DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2012.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2012] [Accepted: 08/09/2012] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Both physiological and pathological situations can result in biochemical changes of low-density lipoproteins (LDL). Because they can deliver signals to dendritic cells (DC), these modified lipoproteins now appear as regulators of the immune response. Among these modified lipoproteins, oxidized LDL (oxLDL) that accumulate during inflammatory conditions have been extensively studied. Numerous studies have shown that oxLDL induce the maturation of DC, enhancing their ability to activate IFNγ secretion by T cells. LDL treated by secreted phospholipase A(2) also promote DC maturation. Among the bioactive lipids generated by oxidation or phospholipase treatment of LDL, lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) and some saturated fatty acids induce DC maturation whereas some unsaturated fatty acids or oxidized derivatives have opposite effects. Among other factors, the nuclear receptor peroxisome-proliferator activated receptor γ (PPARγ) plays a crucial role in this regulation. Non-modified lipoproteins also contribute to the regulation of DC function, suggesting that the balance between native and modified lipoproteins, as well as the biochemical nature of the LDL modifications, can regulate the activation threshold of DC. Here we discuss two pathological situations in which the impact of LDL modifications on inflammation and immunity could play an important role. During atherosclerosis, modified LDL accumulating in the arterial intima may interfere with DC maturation and function, promoting a Th1 immune response and a local inflammation favoring the development of the pathology. In patients chronically infected, the hepatitis C virus (HCV) interferes with lipoprotein metabolism resulting in the production of infectious modified lipoproteins. These lipo-viral-particles (LVP) are modified low-density lipoproteins containing viral material that can alter DC maturation and affect specific toll-like receptor signaling. In conclusion, lipoprotein modifications play an important role in the regulation of immunity by delivering signals of danger to DC and modulating their function.
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Muñoz L, Aguilera J, Rodriguez-Turienzo L, Cobos A, Diaz O. Characterization and microstructure of films made from mucilage of Salvia hispanica and whey protein concentrate. J FOOD ENG 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2012.02.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Scholtes C, Ramière C, Rainteau D, Perrin-Cocon L, Wolf C, Humbert L, Carreras M, Guironnet-Paquet A, Zoulim F, Bartenschlager R, Lotteau V, André P, Diaz O. High plasma level of nucleocapsid-free envelope glycoprotein-positive lipoproteins in hepatitis C patients. Hepatology 2012; 56:39-48. [PMID: 22290760 DOI: 10.1002/hep.25628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2011] [Accepted: 01/19/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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UNLABELLED Hepatitis C virus (HCV) particles associate viral and lipoprotein moieties to form hybrid lipoviral particles (LVPs). Cell culture-produced HCV (HCVcc) and ex vivo-characterized LVPs primarily differ by their apolipoprotein (apo) B content, which is low for HCVcc, but high for LVPs. Recombinant nucleocapsid-free subviral LVPs are assembled and secreted by apoB-producing cell lines. To determine whether such subviral particles circulate in HCV-infected individuals, LVPs complexed with immunoglobulin were precipitated with protein A from low-density plasma fractions of 36 hepatitis C patients, and their lipid content, apolipoprotein profile, and viral composition were determined. HCV RNA in LVPs was quantified and molar ratios of apoB and HCV genome copy number were calculated. LVPs lipidome from four patients was determined via electrospray ionization/tandem mass spectrometry. Protein A-purified LVPs contained at least the envelope glycoprotein E2 and E2-specific antibodies. LVPs were present in every patient and were characterized by high lipid content, presence of apolipoproteins characteristic of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins (TRLs), HCV RNA, and viral glycoprotein. Importantly, save for four patients, LVPs fractions contained large amounts of apoB, with on average more than 1 × 10(6) apoB molecules per HCV RNA genome. Because there is one apoB molecule per TRL, this ratio suggested that most LVPs are nucleocapsid-free, envelope glycoprotein-containing subviral particles. LVPs and TRLs had similar composition of triacylglycerol and phospholipid classes. CONCLUSION LVPs are a mixed population of particles, comprising predominantly subviral particles that represent a distinct class of modified lipoproteins within the TRL family.
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Mornex F, Hatime M, Touch S, Elmorabit B, Pigne G, Enachescu C, Diaz O, Elkhoti Y. Radiotherapy of the pancreas: state of the art in 2012. Recent Results Cancer Res 2012; 196:89-103. [PMID: 23129368 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-31629-6_6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Romero A, Gonzalez V, Esteve A, Martro E, Matas L, Tural C, Pumarola T, Casanova A, Ferrer E, Caballero E, Ribera E, Margall N, Domingo P, Farre J, Puig T, Sauca M, Barrufet P, Amengual M, Navarro G, Navarro M, Vilaro J, Ortin X, Orti A, Pujol F, Prat JM, Massabeu A, Simo JM, Villaverde CA, Benitez MA, Garcia I, Diaz O, Becerra J, Ros R, Sala R, Rodrigo I, Miro JM, Casabona J. Identification of recent HIV-1 infection among newly diagnosed cases in Catalonia, Spain (2006-08). Eur J Public Health 2011; 22:802-8. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckr179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Fumagalli I, Faivre JC, Bibault JE, Diaz O, Lévy A, Liem X, Riou O, Thureau S, Hannoun-Lévi JM, Peiffert D. Évaluation de la formation à la curiethérapie des jeunes oncologues radiothérapeutes français. Cancer Radiother 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.canrad.2011.07.178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Tredaniel J, Mornex F, Barillot I, Diaz O, Hennequin C, Le Pechoux C, Lavole A, Giraud P, Souquet PJ, Teixeira L, Vaylet F, Zalcman G, Baudrin L, Morin F, Milleron B. Protocole IFCT 0803 – Étude de phase II évaluant l’association de cétuximab à une radiothérapie et chimiothérapie concomitante par cisplatine et pémétrexed dans le traitement des cancers bronchiques non à petites cellules non épidermoïdes de stade III, inopérables. Rev Mal Respir 2011; 28:51-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2010.06.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2010] [Accepted: 06/24/2010] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Pécheur EI, Diaz O, Molle J, Icard V, Bonnafous P, Lambert O, André P. Morphological characterization and fusion properties of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins obtained from cells transduced with hepatitis C virus glycoproteins. J Biol Chem 2010; 285:25802-11. [PMID: 20551330 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m110.131664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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The density of hepatitis C virus (HCV) particles circulating in the blood of chronically infected patients and of cell-culture produced HCV is heterogeneous. Specific infectivity and fusion of low density particles are higher than those of high density particles. We recently characterized hybrid particles produced by Caco-2 colon or Huh-7.5 liver cells transduced with HCV E1 and E2 envelope glycoproteins. Caco-2-derived particles, called empty lipo-viral particles (eLVP), are composed of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins positive for apolipoproteins B (i.e. apoB100 and apoB48) and contain HCV E1 and E2. Here we aimed at characterizing the morphology and in vitro fusion properties of eLVP using electron microscopy and fluorescence spectroscopy. They displayed the aspect of beta-lipoproteins, and immunogold labeling confirmed the presence of apoB and HCV E1 and E2 at their surface. These particles are able to fuse with lipid bilayers (liposomes) in a fusion process leading to the coalescence of internal contents of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins particles and liposomes. Fusion was pH-dependent and could be inhibited by either Z-fFG, a peptide known to inhibit viral fusion, or by monoclonal antibodies directed against HCV E2 or the apolipoprotein moiety of the hybrid particle. Interestingly, particles derived from Huh-7.5 cells failed to display equivalent efficient fusion. Optimal fusion activity is, thus, observed when HCV envelope proteins are associated to apoB-positive hybrid particles. Our results, therefore, point to a crucial role of the E1 and E2 proteins in HCV fusion with a subtle interplay with the apolipoprotein part of eLVP.
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Karmonik C, Diaz O, Grossman R, Klucznik R. In-Vivo Quantification of Wall Motion in Cerebral Aneurysms from 2D Cine Phase Contrast Magnetic Resonance Images. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2009; 182:140-50. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1109670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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De La Rosa D, Olivares S, Lima L, Diaz O, Moyano S, Bastías J, Muñoz O. Estimate of mercury and methyl mercury intake associated with fish consumption from Sagua la Grande River, Cuba. FOOD ADDITIVES & CONTAMINANTS PART B-SURVEILLANCE 2009; 2:1-7. [DOI: 10.1080/02652030802609614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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