Contrast quality control for segmentation task based on deep learning models—Application to stroke lesion in CT imaging by Juliette Moreau, Juliette Moreau, Laura Mechtouff, Laura Mechtouff, David Rousseau, Omer Faruk Eker, Omer Faruk Eker, Yves Berthezene, Yves Berthezene, Tae-Hee Cho, Tae-Hee Cho, Carole Frindel, Carole Frindel

“…IntroductionAlthough medical imaging plays a crucial role in stroke management, machine learning (ML) has been increasingly used in this field, particularly in lesion segmentation. …”
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Short-acting beta agonist, antibiotics, oral corticosteroid and association with mortality and cardiopulmonary events in patients with COPD: a retrospective cohort study in Alberta... by Mohit Bhutani, Irvin Mayers, Arsh Randhawa, Manisha Talukdar, Suzanne McMullen, Phongsack Manivong, Aaron Gelfand

“…Adjusting for covariates, patients with 2–5 (vs 1) SABA dispenses had higher rates of postexacerbation MACE and CVD death (incidence rate ratio: 1.26, 95% CI 1.16 to 1.36, p<0.001 and 1.27, 95% CI 1.16 to 1.40, p<0.001, respectively).Conclusions One-year COPD reliever or exacerbation management medication history was associated with higher rates of mortality and postexacerbation MACE (SABA specific).…”
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Improving education for incarcerated children and young people: policy recommendations from three transnational projects in Europe by Adeela ahmed Shafi

“…It was also possible to show a statistically significant increase in social and emotional competencies (social awareness, responsible decision-making, self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills) in participating country settings (AG4C) and to engage children and young people with a Skills4Life Curriculum in preparation for moving back into the community. …”
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A Case of Retroperitoneal Castleman’s Disease and an Update on the Latest Evidence by Eleftherios Spartalis, Petros Charalampoudis, Apostolos Kandilis, Antonios Athanasiou, Petros Tsaparas, Athanasios Voutsarakis, Ioannis D. Kostakis, Dimitrios Dimitroulis, Evanthia Svolou, Penelope Korkolopoulou, Nikolaos Nikiteas, Gregory Kouraklis

“…We perform a review of the current literature pertaining to such lesions, focusing on the management of the various clinical and histological variants of the disease. …”
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Induction by caterpillars of stored and emitted volatiles in terpene chemotypes from populations of wild cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) by Marine Mamin, Mary V. Clancy, Galien Flückiger, Teresa Quijano-Medina, Biiniza Pérez-Niño, Luis Abdala-Roberts, Ted C. J. Turlings, Carlos Bustos-Segura

“…A full understanding of their ecological role may help in the development of future pest-management strategies for cotton crops.…”
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Enhancing sand screen performance with integrated slurry testing and CFD-DEM modelling by Noorhaslin Che Su, Sofyah Anis Izwani Jusof, Aimi Zahraa Zainal, Yeong Yuan Jian, Chan Kai Xian, Afiq Mohd Laziz, Muhmmad Fadhli Muhammad, Javed Akhbar Khan, Abdul Hazim Abdullah, Mohd Azuwan Maoinser

“…Understanding the behavior of sand screens is crucial for optimizing sand control strategies and preventing wellbore failure, which can significantly impact reservoir management and production efficiency. This paper presents a comprehensive experimental and numerical modeling study on sand screen performance, aimed at providing insights prior to real-field applications. …”
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Uncovering a novel SERPING1 pathogenic variant: insights into the aggregation of C1-INH in hereditary angioedema by Lingxi Jiang, Chao Dai, Suyang Duan, Tingting Wang, Chunbao Xie, Luhan Zhang, Zimeng Ye, Xiumei Ma, Yi Shi

“…This discovery holds significant implications for the development of more targeted and effective strategies in the management of HAE.…”
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Optimised fertigation improves yield and quality of cucumbers for resource efficiency and economic return in high-tech greenhouses by Sonali, Jing He, Yuanyuan Wang, Weiguang Liang, Fatemeh Rasouli, Lihua Li, Jayakumar Bose, Michelle Donovan-Mak, Samsul Huda, Vijay Jayasena, Talaat Ahmed, David T. Tissue, Zhong-Hua Chen

“…The study also showed significant differential expression of potassium transporter genes, which correlated with yield and WUE, highlighting the molecular link between fertigation management and plant responses. A comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of the three fertigation levels in Qatar and Australia revealed that the greenhouse cucumber business in Australia can break even in 3–5 years. …”
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Incidence, mortality, and global burden of retinoblastoma in 204 countries worldwide from 1990 to 2021: Data and systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Linyan Wang, Jianing Chen, Yunhan Shen, Grace Loy Ming Hooi, Shuohan Wu, Feng Xu, Hao Pei, Jianpeng Sheng, Tiansheng Zhu, Juan Ye

“…Females exhibit higher burdens during infancy, necessitating further investigation. Effective Rb management in resource-limited areas requires international collaboration focused on health education, early diagnosis, and prenatal screening for high-risk families.…”
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Construction and validation of prognosis and treatment outcome models based on plasma membrane tension characteristics in bladder cancer by Zhipeng Wang, Sheng Li, Fuchun Zheng, Situ Xiong, Lei Zhang, Liangwei Wan, Chen Wang, Xiaoqiang Liu, Jun Deng

“…Notably, our findings highlight DCBLD2 as a promising candidate for targeted therapeutic interventions in the clinical management of BLCA.…”
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Extended-spectrum β-lactamase production and antimicrobial resistance among Enterobacteriaceae causing clinical infections in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2012–20... by Getahun Kahsay Abay, Mebrahtu Teweldemedhin Shfare, Teklay Gebrecherkos Teklu, Kibriti Mehari Kidane, Tsega Kahsay Gebremeskel, Atsebaha Gebrekidan Kahsay, Kebede Embaye Gezae, Saravanan Muthupandian, Tsehaye Asmelash Degene

“…Abstract Background Worldwide, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has grown to represent a serious threat to the diagnosis, management, and prevention of bacterial diseases. Due to their multidrug resistance attributes, the WHO has classified extended-spectrum-β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE)-associated infections as infections of critical significance, posing a serious risk to human health. …”
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Effects of nanocurcumin supplementation on metabolic syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Gofarana Wilar, Cecep Suhandi, Kohji Fukunaga, Masanori Shigeno, Ichiro Kawahata, Rizky Abdulah, Takuya Sasaki

“…Nanocurcumin, a nanoscale formulation of curcumin, may offer therapeutic benefits for MetS management. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the impact of nanocurcumin supplementation on key MetS parameters. …”
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Association of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances with gout risk: a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES 2007–2018 data emphasizing mixture effects by Haixin Feng, Siran Li, Shiqing Huang, Linxi He, Ruihao Huang, Renhuizi Wei, Xin Peng, Haiyi Yan, Chongxiang Xiong, Bingsong Zhang

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Research Progress and Prospects of Key Navigation Technologies for Facility Agricultural Robots by HE Yong, HUANG Zhenyu, YANG Ningyuan, LI Xiyao, WANG Yuwei, FENG Xuping

“…This not only elevates the automation level of agricultural production but also contributes to more intelligent agricultural management.[Progress]This paper reviews the key technologies of automatic navigation for facility agricultural robots. …”
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KLRB1 expression in nasopharyngeal mucosa as a prognostic biomarker in COVID-19 patients by Marilina García-Aranda, María Ángeles Onieva, Desirée Martín-García, Raúl Quirós, Inmaculada López, María Padilla-Ruiz, Teresa Téllez, Beatriz Martínez-Gálvez, María Luisa Hortas, Alberto García-Galindo, José González-Gomariz, Rubén Armañanzas, Francisco Rivas-Ruiz, Alfonso Serrano, Isabel Barragán-Mallofret, Maximino Redondo

“…Incorporating KLRB1 into multiplex diagnostic kits alongside SARS-CoV-2 detection could streamline prognostic assessment, providing a more comprehensive and efficient approach to patient management.…”
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Leveraging ROTI map derived from Indonesian GNSS receiver network for advancing study of Equatorial Plasma Bubble in Southeast/East Asia by Prayitno Abadi, Ihsan N. Muafiry, Teguh N. Pratama, Angga Y. Putra, Suraina, Gatot H. Pramono, Sidik T. Wibowo, Febrylian F. Chabibi, Umar A. Ahmad, Wildan P. Tresna, Asnawi

“…This paper highlights the crucial role of Indonesia’s GNSS receiver network in advancing Equatorial Plasma Bubble (EPB) studies in Southeast and East Asia, as ionospheric irregularities within EPB can disrupt GNSS signals and degrade positioning accuracy. Managed by the Indonesian Geospatial Information Agency (BIG), the Indonesia Continuously Operating Reference Station (Ina-CORS) network comprises over 300 GNSS receivers spanning equatorial to southern low-latitude regions. …”
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Experience and thinking on collecting throat swab specimens in the nucleic acid testing clinic under the normalization of epidemic prevention and control of COVID-19 (新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情防控常... by ZHAO Jialu (赵佳璐), TANG Ling (唐玲), WANG Huaxin (王华新), WANG Xuesong (王雪送), XIAO Ruirui (肖锐锐)

“…The collection process, nurse management mode and sample transportation process were carried out in a well-organized and controlled way, and all collected samples were qualified for the test. …”
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Updates on the molecular spectrum of MEFV variants in lebanese patients with Familial Mediterranean Fever by Rudy Feghali, José-Noel Ibrahim, Nabiha Salem, Romy Moussallem, Ghina Hijazi, Charbel Attieh, Tony Yammine, Alain Chebly, Alain Chebly

“…Our data provide valuable insights into the genetic landscape of FMF in Lebanon and emphasize the importance of early genetic screening for a better disease management and genetic counselling.…”
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Zoonotic diseases awareness and food safety practices among livestock farmers in Nepal by Deepak Subedi, Alok Dhakal, Sumit Jyoti, Sanjay Paudel, Sanjay Paudel, Ganesh Ranabhat, Ananda Tiwari, Ahmad I. Al-Mustapha, Ahmad I. Al-Mustapha, Ahmad I. Al-Mustapha

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Case report: Chest radiotherapy-induced vertebral fractures in lung cancer patients: a case series and literature review by Oscar Arrieta, Francisco Lozano-Ruiz, Alberto Guijosa, Pamela Soberanis-Pina, Monika Blake-Cerda, Ana Pamela Gómez-García, Federico Maldonado-Magos, Emilio Conde-Flores, Andrés F. Cardona, Sandra Ileana Pérez Álvarez, Luis Antonio Cabrera-Miranda

“…Additionally, hypermetabolic activity at the fracture sites necessitated MRI to differentiate these fractures from bone metastases. Management involved interventional strategies such as vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, and rhizotomy, along with general and pharmacological measures to prevent subsequent fractures.ConclusionsDespite their low incidence, radiotherapy-induced vertebral fractures in LC patients are clinically significant and may resemble bone metastases on PET-CT imaging. …”
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