USE OF CYSTATIN C AND SERUM CREATININE FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF CONTRAST-INDUCED NEPHROPATHY IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING CONTRAST-ENHANCED COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AT AN ONCOLOGY CENTRE.

Use of cystatin C and serum creatinine for the diagnosis of contrast-induced nephropathy in patients undergoing contrast-enhanced computed tomography at an oncology centre.

ObjectiveOur aim was to assess renal function using as laboratory measurements Art by Venue serum creatinine and cystatin C concentrations before and after administration of low-osmolarity (nonionic) iodinated contrast medium in patients with cancer undergoing computed tomography (CT).MethodsThis prospective study included 400 oncologic outpatients

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Ceramic Composite Materials Obtained by Electron-Beam Physical Vapor Deposition Used as Thermal Barriers in the Aerospace Industry

This paper is focused on the basic properties of ceramic composite materials used as thermal barrier coatings in the aerospace industry like SiC, ZrC, ZrB2 etc., and summarizes some principal properties for thermal barrier coatings.Although the aerospace industry is mainly based on metallic materials, a more attractive approach is represented by ce

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Is an association of acro-osteolysis, bone fragility, and enchondromatosis a newfound disease caused by an amplification of PTHLH? A case report

Abstract Background Acro-osteolysis (AO) refers to resorption of the distal finger and toe phalanges.It displays two patterns: (i) diffuse AO Deodorants and (ii) transverse or bandlike AO.AO can be a sign of local distress (e.g.of toxic origin), but is very often a sign of a constitutional or systemic acquired disorder.Case presentation A 15-year-o

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