Sensitivity and specificity of the modified Duke criteria for native valve endocarditis are both
suboptimal, at approximately 80%. Diagnostic accuracy for intracardiac prosthetic material-…

In this contribution, several opportunities and challenges for long axial field of view (LAFOV)
PET are described. It is an anthology in which the main issues have been highlighted. A …

Objectives Currently, multiple sclerosis is treated with anti-inflammatory therapies, but these
treatments lack efficacy in progressive disease. New treatment strategies aim to repair …

Measurement of vessel caliber by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a valuable technique
for in vivo monitoring of hemodynamic status and vascular development, especially in the …

Aims/hypothesis We examined whether analysis of lipids by ultra-performance liquid
chromatography (UPLC) coupled to MS allows the development of a laboratory test for non-…

Numerous preclinical studies support the role of spinal neuroimmune activation in the
pathogenesis of chronic pain, and targeting glia (eg, microglia/astrocyte)-or macrophage-…

Purpose: To evaluate in-phase and out-of-phase magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in the
estimation of liver fat content (LFC) in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), …

The study aimed to assess whether aerobic exercise (AEx) training and a fibre-enriched diet
can reduce hepatic fat content (HFC) and increase glycaemic control in pre-diabetic …

Segmentation of mandibular bone in CT scans is crucial for 3D virtual surgical planning of
craniofacial tumor resection and free flap reconstruction of the resection defect, in order to …

In May 2018, the Biograph Vision PET/CT system was installed at the University Medical
Center Groningen. This study evaluated the initial experiences with this new PET/CT system in …