... cancer. In the concept of field cancerization of the skin, genetically altered keratinocytes accumulate over an area exposed to UV radiation. Field treatment not only clears clinically visible NMSC lesions but also potentially targets subclinical ‘sleeping' cell patches and fields. Topical treatments...

.... Artificial intelligence, big data, and other technological solutions, including wearable devices that measure and monitor different health parameters, are revolutionizing healthcare and the field of nephrology. Implantable devices are in development, including devices to monitor electrolytes in dialysis...

..., there is a paucity of evidence to guide clinicians to the most appropriate device for each patient. This paper outlines audiological guidelines for the latest devices, as well as research from the most up-to-date clinical trials. We also outline the evidence base for some potentially contentious issues in the field...

... is involved in most DR lesions, and, thus, its proper visualization is crucial for the screening, diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, and prognosis of DR. To expand the field of view, wide-field and ultra-wide-field imaging have been developed, allowing images up to 200° of retinal surface in one single photo...

... Abstract The visual field (VF) test is currently the most useful technique both for an unambiguous diagnosis and for the follow-up of chronic glaucoma. Relative paracentral scotomas and nasal step are usually the earliest signs of glaucomatous functional damage. In definite glaucoma, damage...

... with this group of conditions. By working as a network of clinical and research centres it is possible that these variations can themselves be better managed and studied. Over the last decade there has been a major shift in the field of rare diseases towards greater collaboration in clinical as well as research...

..., to the first explicit formulations of country policy documents in the 1960s and 1970s, several events occurred. Private charities appeared, public institutions were created, important research took place and several interventions were field tested by academics working in coordination with the health services...

... neuropathic pain: technical note. Neuromodulation 2005;8:7-13 8. Johnstone CS, Sunderaj R: Occipital nerve stimulation for the treatment of occipital neuralgia: eight case studies. Neuromodulation 2006;9:41-47 9. Paicius RM, Bernstein CA, Lempert- Cohen C: Peripheral nerve field stimulation in chronic...

... Abstract Objective: A review of the existing literature on injuries to youth (≤18 years old) intrack and field or athletics. Data sources: Searches of the Medline and SPORT Discusdatabases for English language articles through the end of 2003, using the search terms(adolescent or youth...