MR imaging is the preferred technique for the diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring
of patients with neoplastic CNS lesions. Conventional MR imaging, with gadolinium-based …

… was detected (p=0·33). Webappendix p 1 summarises activity of both therapeutic groups
according to the MSKCC (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center) score. Webappendix p 3 …

The surface stoichiometry of SiO x thin films (x = 1–2) has been studied by means of X-ray
photoelectron spectroscopy. The presence of three Si oxidation states (SiO 2 , SiO, Si 2 O 3 ) …

… to develop vertigo (p = 0.012) or imbalance (p = 0.003); a VS … higher probability of balance
complications (p = 0.041) (Table 9… (p = 0.010) and the diameter of IAM ipsilateral to the VS (p = …

… Qualitative assessment by 3 readers indicated a significantly higher global preference for
gadobenate dimeglumine over gadodiamide (P < .0001). Quantitative assessment showed a …

… Tumor volume decreased from a baseline value of 2.3 0.2 to 1.7 0.2 cm3 at the last follow
up (p 0.001). Twenty-two patients (42.3%) had a 20% or greater reduction in tumor volume. …

… In our study we found that local tumour recurrence was strongly related to survival probability
(p<0.0001). Seven patients developed local recurrence; five of these patients died from …

The L 3 Au edge of small evaporated gold clusters has been studied by x-ray-absorption
spectroscopy at the Frascati synchrotron radiation facility. Sample discontinuity and particle size …

… Adjusted analysis of the primary outcome, ie remission of acromegaly, was performed with
the use of a Cox proportional-hazards regression model with the factors that had a P < 0.10 in …

Thin and ultra-thin films of nickel phthalocyanine have been deposited in ultra-high vacuum
on highly oriented pyrolitic graphite. The growth mode and the interaction with the substrate …