Radiation hormesis. Its emerging significance in medical practice.

abstract：:The application of intravenous, intrathecal, and inhalation enhancement techniques to the CT evaluation of the nonhuman primate (Papio cynocephalus/anubis) is described. The falx cerebri cortical vasculature, vein of Galen, straight sinus and tentorium cerebelli were defined with intravenous enhancement. Intrathecal C...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Drayer BP,Wolfson SK Jr,Rosenbaum AE,Dujovny M,Boehnke M,Cook EE

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To compare technical aspects and neointima formation of a new Nitinol stent and a Wallstent. METHODS:A Nitinol sten and a Wallstent were placed into the iliac arteries of 14 sheep (total of 28 stents) and followed angiographically. Seven sheep were killed after 1 month and 7 after 4.5 months. ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Schürmann K,Vorwerk D,Kulisch A,Stroehmer-Kulisch E,Biesterfeld S,Stopinski T,Günther RW

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rates at which the paramagnetic compounds deoxyhemoglobin (Hb) and methemoglobin (MHb) form in vivo within an area of hemorrhage are unknown. The present experiment establishes the baseline concentrations and rates of change in paramagnetic hemoglobin concentrations, as well as the pH in normal heparinized and clo...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Taber KH,Migliore PJ,Pagani JJ,Ford JJ,McLauren T,Hayman LA

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors conducted an observer performance study to compare breast lesion detection of conventional mammography (CM) with teleradiology (TE) transmitted mammograms. One hundred four abnormal, single-projection mammographic images were transmitted by teleradiology. Abnormalities included 11 cases with skin thickenin...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Fajardo LL,Yoshino MT,Seeley GW,Hunt R,Hunter TB,Friedman R,Cardenas D,Boyle R

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a prototype volume-interpolated breath-hold examination (VIBE) sequence using compressed sensing (VIBECS) for rapid multiphase arterial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at different temporal resolution during free-breathing in comparison with a convention...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Weiss J,Notohamiprodjo M,Taron J,Martirosian P,Nickel D,Bamberg F,Nikolaou K,Othman AE

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:High signal intensity in the basal ganglia on T1-weighted MR imaging has been reported in chronic manganese (Mn) poisoning. However, the exact meaning of the high signal intensity remains unclear: does it result from Mn itself, secondary pathologic changes of the brain tissue, or both? The goal...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Kim SH,Chang KH,Chi JG,Cheong HK,Kim JY,Kim YM,Han MH

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effectiveness of a dual magnetic resonance-near infrared fluorescence optical imaging agent, poly(l-glutamic acid)-DTPA-Gd-NIR813, for both preoperative and intraoperative visualization and characterization of sentinel lymph nodes (SLN) in mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Poly(L-glutamic acid) was...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Melancon MP,Wang Y,Wen X,Bankson JA,Stephens LC,Jasser S,Gelovani JG,Myers JN,Li C

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the changes in the microbubble population of a currently available ultrasound contrast agent (USCA) through attenuation measurements to optimize its clinical use. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The microbubble population from a galactose-based USCA (Levovist, Schering AG, Germany) was chara...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Correas JM,Kurtisovski E,Bridal SL,Amararene A,Hélénon O,Berger G

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to assess quantitative ultra-high b-value (UHB) diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-derived parameters in comparison to standard clinical apparent diffusion coefficient (SD-ADC-2b-1000, SD-ADC-2b-1500) for the prediction of clinically significant prostate cancer, defined as G...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Tavakoli AA,Kuder TA,Tichy D,Radtke JP,Görtz M,Schütz V,Stenzinger A,Hohenfellner M,Schlemmer HP,Bonekamp D

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility, efficacy, and safety of ultrasound-guided percutaneous cryotherapy of stage T1 breast cancers. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thirty patients with biopsy-confirmed breast cancers with tumor diameters of 15 mm or smaller (range, 5-15 mm; media...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Pfleiderer SO,Marx C,Camara O,Gajda M,Kaiser WA

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate the impact on metal artifacts and dose efficiency of using a tin filter in combination with high-energy threshold (TH) images of a photon-counting detector (PCD) computed tomography (CT) system. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A 3D-printed spine with pedicle screws was scanned...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Zhou W,Bartlett DJ,Diehn FE,Glazebrook KN,Kotsenas AL,Carter RE,Fletcher JG,McCollough CH,Leng S

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine the gadolinium (Gd) concentration remaining in human bone tissue after administration of standard clinical doses of 2 Gd-based contrast agents: ProHance and Omniscan. MATERIALS AND METHODS:After administration of 0.1 mmol/kg of Gd chelate to patients undergoing hi...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： White GW,Gibby WA,Tweedle MF

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have examined the metabolic behavior of several triiodobenzoic acid derivatives because of the observed mutagenicity and cytotoxicity of 3-amino-5-acetamido-2,4,6-triiodobenzoate (I) and 3,5-diamino-2,4,6-triiodobenzoate (II). Measurements were facilitated using iodine-131 (131I)-labeled compounds. Drug retention i...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Weiss R,Hsu B,Wheeler L,Norman A,Riley RF

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the potential of high-resolution MRI at 2 Tesla (T) for direct noninvasive imaging of the aortic wall in a mouse model of atherosclerosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A specific mouse antenna was developed and sequence parameters were adjusted. T(1)- and T2-weighted i...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Chaabane L,Soulas EC,Contard F,Salah A,Guerrier D,Briguet A,Douek P

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques seem to be very promising for 3D dosimetry studies, but long imaging acquisition time limits their use. A new fast T1 mapping protocol, easy to implement on a conventional MR imager, has been used to determine dose distributions on Fricke gels. METHO...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Calmet C,Vincensini D,Bonnet J,Bertino C,Catala A,Martinez M,Joffre F

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:To develop a new automated calibration method for vessel measurements in vascular x-ray images. METHODS:Radiopaque marker bands mounted equidistantly on a small catheter were acquired in vitro at five image intensifier (II) sizes in x-ray projection images. The positions of the marker centers ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Van Assen HC,Vrooman HA,Egmont-Petersen M,Bosch HG,Koning G,Van Der Linden EL,Goedhart B,Reiber JH

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chest radiographs are commonly obtained to assess children for bronchiolitis, both to corroborate the diagnosis and to exclude other diagnostic possibilities. Their utility in this setting has not previously been examined. Using a blinded, randomized study design, we examined the interobserver and intraobserver variat...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Coblentz CL,Babcook CJ,Alton D,Riley BJ,Norman G

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Target-specific magnetic resonance (MR) contrast agents are being developed to improve the accuracy of MR imaging. The purpose of this study was to determine the mechanism of cell uptake, and modes of intracellular trafficking of a prototypical iron oxide label (RMA) used in the synthesis of so...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Schulze E,Ferrucci JT Jr,Poss K,Lapointe L,Bogdanova A,Weissleder R

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of structured reports (SRs) in comparison to nonstructured, free-text (FT) rectal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reports in patients with histologically proven rectal cancer and potential effects of both types of reporting on referring surgeons' satisfaction...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Nörenberg D,Sommer WH,Thasler W,DʼHaese J,Rentsch M,Kolben T,Schreyer A,Rist C,Reiser M,Armbruster M

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method is presented for selective catheterization and filming of the small internal spermatic and proper hepatic arteries in rabbits. The angiograms thus obtained afford clear delineation of the vessels and their branches and can enhance radiographic investigation of a variety of experimental disease models. ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Young S,Hollenberg NK

更新日期：1977-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess prospectively, in healthy subjects and in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM), the 3-dimensional (3D) shape, size, and motion of the mitral annulus (MA) using computed tomography (CT). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty patients with no cardiac ab...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Alkadhi H,Desbiolles L,Stolzmann P,Leschka S,Scheffel H,Plass A,Schertler T,Trindade PT,Genoni M,Cattin P,Marincek B,Frauenfelder T

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to examine the effects of azelastine on proliferation, clonogenic activity, cell-cycle, and migration of human aortic smooth-muscle cells (haSMCs) in vitro. METHODS:HaSMCs were treated for 4 days with azelastine (1 micromol/L, 25 micromol/L, 50 micromol/L). Half of the...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Schöber W,Wiskirchen J,Kehlbach R,Gebert R,Rodegerdts E,Betsch A,Johst U,Feuls R,Claussen CD,Duda SD

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This clinical study investigated the pharmacokinetics and safety of gadobutrol, a magnetic resonance (MR) imaging extracellular contrast agent, in pediatric patients aged 2 to 17 years. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In this open-label, multicenter study, patients scheduled for routine contrast-enhanced MR imaging o...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Hahn G,Sorge I,Gruhn B,Glutig K,Hirsch W,Bhargava R,Furtner J,Born M,Schröder C,Ahlström H,Kaiser S,Moritz JD,Kunze CW,Shroff M,Stokland E,Trnkova ZJ,Schultze-Mosgau M,Reif S,Bacher-Stier C,Mentzel HJ

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The biliary and urinary excretion of sodium tyropanoate (Bilopaque) and sodium ipodate (Oragrafin) were studied in unanesthetized bile-fistula dogs using stepwise, increasing, intravenous infusions of the contrast materials. A constant intravenous infusion of sodium taurocholate was administered at the rate of either ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Berk RN,Loeb PM,Cobo-Frenkel A,Barnhart JL

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:The ventral sacroiliac ligament (VSL), which bridges the sacroiliac (SI) joint anteriorly, has been described as an important stabilizing structure of the joint, but no data exist regarding its assessment with routine and advanced imaging methods. The authors determine the imaging appearance of...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Jaovisidha S,Ryu KN,De Maeseneer M,Haghighi P,Goodwin D,Sartoris DJ,Resnick D

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An isotopic radiation source 125I was investigated for use in soft tissue radiaography, with particular attention to possible use in mammography for mass screening. Film sensitivities, exposure rates, absorbed doeses, contrast and resolution were determined, and compared to conventional x-ray units. It was found that ...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Fairchild R,Atkins HL,Lebowitz E,Greenberg D

更新日期：1975-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Screening chronic hemodialysis patients (CHD) for acquired cystic disease of the kidneys (ACDK) and its complications (hemorrhage and neoplasm) has become accepted management. We evaluated patients on CHD as well as patients on chronic peritoneal dialysis (CPD) for ACDK. The kidneys of 80 chronic dialysis patients wer...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Jabour BA,Ralls PW,Tang WW,Boswell WD Jr,Colletti PM,Feinstein EI,Massry SG

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flow measurements can be made with computed tomography (CT) scanners using iodinated, nonionic contrast media as a first-pass indicator. Ultrafast CT (UFCT) is an ideal machine to make these measurements because of its short scan time (50 mseconds) and interscan delay (< or = 0.6 seconds). Additionally, UFCT can acqui...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Gould RG

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) has been related to the use of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) in patients undergoing dialysis. The Prospective Fibrose Nephrogénique Systémique study, a French prospective study supported by the French drug regulatory agency (Agence Nationale de Sécurité du Médic...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Amet S,Launay-Vacher V,Clément O,Frances C,Tricotel A,Stengel B,Gauvrit JY,Grenier N,Reinhardt G,Janus N,Choukroun G,Laville M,Deray G

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES:Bolus injection of iodinated contrast media has been observed to alter myocardial mechanical function, but the consequences on cellular metabolism are poorly documented. Modifications of metabolic parameters (intracellular pH as well as adenosine triphosphate [ATP], phosphocreatine, and inorgan...

journal_title：Investigative radiology

authors： Goossens A,Vander Elst L,Van Haverbeke Y,Muller RN

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00