Irish journal of medical science
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To investigate the diagnostic value of pseudocapsule ring hyperenhancement in contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) of focal renal lesions. ⋯ In CEUS, the pseudocapsule of focal renal lesions is a characteristic feature of renal malignant tumors, which can be used as a differential basis for benign and malignant tumors to improve the accuracy of benign and malignant renal tumors.
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Retraction Of Publication
Retraction Note: Early use of high-dose vitamin C is beneficial in treatment of sepsis.
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Programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitor is widely utilized in advanced-stage carcinomas including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), while its neoadjuvant application plus transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) in HCC remains unexplored. Thereby, the current study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of TACE plus PD-1 inhibitor as neoadjuvant therapy bridging to surgical resection in intermediate-stage HCC patients. ⋯ Neoadjuvant TACE plus PD-1 inhibitor realizes a satisfying downstaging rate, acceptable survival profile, and tolerance in intermediate-stage HCC patients.
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Qualitative research regarding the experience of diabetes self-care management in schools is underrepresented in published literature. In addition, there are methodologic limitations in some of the existing studies. ⋯ Our findings suggest that experiences regarding self-care management of type 1 diabetes are generally more positive among primary school students. Education and knowledge of school staff should be a particular area of focus in both cohorts.