Tag: CT Imaging


  • Genetic Resilience: A Distinct COPD Subtype In Smokers With High Genetic Risk

    Genetic Resilience: A Distinct COPD Subtype In Smokers With High Genetic Risk

    Understanding Genetic Resilience in COPD COPD shows substantial variability in how it develops among people who smoke. While a genetic risk score helps predict who is more likely to develop COPD, many individuals with high genetic risk do not actually develop the disease. Recent research introduces the concept of genetic resilience to COPD—a clinically meaningful…

  • Sex estimation from the sternum in Turkish population using machine learning and deep neural networks

    Sex estimation from the sternum in Turkish population using machine learning and deep neural networks

    Introduction In forensic anthropology, building a biological profile is essential for identifying unknown human remains. Among the core components, sex estimation informs subsequent analyses of age, stature, and ancestry. The sternum, a central chest bone, has historically received less attention for sex estimation than the skull or pelvis. Recent advances in machine learning and deep…

  • Sex Estimation from the Sternum in Turkish Population Using Various Machine Learning Methods and Deep Neural Networks

    Sex Estimation from the Sternum in Turkish Population Using Various Machine Learning Methods and Deep Neural Networks

    Introduction Sex estimation is a cornerstone of forensic anthropology, helping to build a biological profile from skeletal remains. While much research emphasizes the pelvis and skull, the sternum offers an underexplored source of sexual dimorphism that may be particularly useful when other bones are damaged or unavailable. This article reviews how various machine learning methods…

  • Yunxian 2 Skull Rewrites the Human Evolution Timeline

    Yunxian 2 Skull Rewrites the Human Evolution Timeline

    New insights from Yunxian 2 A crushed skull discovered in China in 1990, nicknamed Yunxian 2, is at the center of a breakthrough that could reshape how we understand human origins. Using a combination of computed tomography (CT), structured-light imaging, and advanced virtual reconstruction, researchers built a complete model of the skull and compared it…

  • No Added Benefits of Routine CT Imaging After Left Main Coronary Intervention

    No Added Benefits of Routine CT Imaging After Left Main Coronary Intervention

    Recent research has unveiled significant insights into the post-operative care of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of the left main coronary artery. The study, conducted by a team of cardiovascular experts, aimed to assess the necessity of routine coronary computed tomography (CCT) follow-ups after this critical procedure. Contrary to some prevailing practices, the findings…

  • No Added Benefit of Routine CT Imaging After Left Main Coronary Intervention

    No Added Benefit of Routine CT Imaging After Left Main Coronary Intervention

    Recent studies have brought forth significant insights into the effectiveness of routine computed tomography (CT) imaging following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the left main coronary artery. These findings are crucial for both medical professionals and patients navigating the complex landscape of cardiovascular health. This article delves into the study’s outcomes and implications, shedding light…