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Risk factors for skeletal-related events in patients with non-small cell lung cancer patients with bone metastases
(Oxford University Press, 2015)
Aim: We purposed to determine the risk factors for SREs (skeletal related events) SRE free survival and overall survival in NSCLC patients with bone metastasis. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the data of 335 NSCLC ...
Allergic diseases among children with autism spectrum disorders
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2015)
Background: Allergic diseases (e.g. asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis) are very common among children and are still increasing worldwide. On the other hand autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is also on the rise.
HLA-A allele mismatch (7/8 or 9/10) is the second best option after 8/8 or 10/10 matched unrelated donors: An analysis on results from Turkish centers
(Nature Publishing Group, 2015)
Introduction: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) from an unrelated donor has been established as an effective treatment option for patients with hematological diseases who lack a human leukocyte antigen ...
Strategies for development, management and funding of scientific projects
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2015)
In the academic environment the number of scientists is continuously increasing so the number of scientific projects seeking funding. This competition is at a higher level than before. Attempts for obtaining funding and ...
Deformable MRI fusion for intracranial SRS: Can we trust?
(Elsevier İreland Ltd., 2015)
Purpose/Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the reliability of MRI fusion for the determination of target volume when performing CT based intracranial stereotactic radiosurgery. Materials and Methods: Patients ...
The effect of depth and control point number for MLC transmission and dosimetric leaf gap
(Elsevier Ireland Ltd., 2015)
Purpose/Objective: MLC transmision (MLCT) and dosimetric leaf gap (DLG) in Treatment Planning System (TPS) are important parameters for dose calculation and they provide accuracy of delivering IMRT plans. MLCT and DLG ...
Evaluation of interfractional bladder doses for two different patient positioning methods in prostate cancer
(Elsevier Ireland Ltd., 2015)
Purpose/Objective: MR imaging following needle implantation in high dose rate brachytherapy (HDR BT) provide more anatomical details for improved definition of the prostate gland, organs at risk, and needles. The purpose ...
Dosimetric comparison of dose distributions in episcleral plaque brachytherapy
(Elsevier İreland Ltd., 2015)
Purpose/Objective: Brachytherapy of intraocular tumors with 125I eye plaques has become a successful treatment modality and a viable alternat ive to enucleation. Plaque Simulator (PS) is an eye plaque treatment planning ...
Persistent abdominal pain after exercise: An unexpected diagnosis
(Publisaude-Edicoes Medicas, 2015)
A 33-year-old male patient presented with pain in the abdominal muscles for 2 weeks. His complaint appeared after beginning strengthening exercises of the trunk muscles, and gradually increased in severity. He had no history ...
Diagnosing latent tuberculosis in immunocompromised patients measuring blood IP-10 production capacity: An analysis of chronic renal failure patients
(American College of Chest Physicians, 2015)
PURPOSE: Patients undergoing haemodialysis for chronic renal failure (CRF-HD) are at risk of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). The effectiveness of using blood IP-10 production capacity to diagnose LTBI in CRF-HD ...