Prospective Applications of Artificial Intelligence In Fetal Medicine: A Scoping Review of Recent Updates by Miskeen E, Alfaifi J, Alhuian DM, Alghamdi M, Alharthi MH, Alshahrani NA, Alosaimi G, Alshomrani RA, Hajlaa AM, Khair NM, Almuawi AM, Al-Jaber KH, Elrasheed FE, Elhassan K, Abbas M

“…This scoping review aims to explore the recent updates in the prospective application of AI in fetal medicine, evaluating its current uses, potential benefits, and limitations.Methods: Compiling literature concerning the utilization of AI in fetal medicine does not appear to modify the subject or provide an exhaustive exploration of electronic databases. …”
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Case management of gastrointestinal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy under the normalization of COVID-19 prevention and control (新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情常态化防控下胃肠道肿瘤化疗患者的护理管理实践)... by Huang Xiaoying (黄晓英), Yang Heng (杨姮)

“…Objective To explore the effect of case management of gastrointestinal cancer patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy under the normalization of COVID-19 prevention and control. Methods According to the COVID-19 prevention and control guidelines issued by the National Health Commission, the case management of gastrointestinal cancer patients with chemotherapy was carried out through a multidisciplinary system. …”
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CEST imaging combined with 1H-MRS reveal the neuroprotective effects of riluzole by improving neurotransmitter imbalances in Alzheimer’s disease mice by Yuanyu Shen, Xiaolei Zhang, Siqi Liu, Lijing Xin, Wentao Xuan, Caiyu Zhuang, Yue Chen, Beibei Chen, Xinhui Zheng, Renhua Wu, Yan Lin

“…This study utilized chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) imaging combined with proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS) to monitor the dynamic changes of Glu and GABA in riluzole-treated AD mice, aiming to evaluate the efficacy and mechanism of riluzole in AD treatment. Methods GluCEST, GABACEST and 1H-MRS were used to longitudinally monitor Glu and GABA levels in 3xTg AD mice treated with riluzole (12.5 mg/kg/day) or vehicle for 20 weeks. …”
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Plasma S100β is a predictor for pathology and cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease by Geetika Nehra, Bryan J. Maloney, Rebecca R. Smith, Wijitra Chumboatong, Erin L. Abner, Peter T. Nelson, Björn Bauer, Anika M. S. Hartz

“…The goal of this study was to assess markers for barrier dysfunction in postmortem tissue samples from research participants who were either cognitively normal individuals (CNI) or diagnosed with AD at the time of autopsy and determine to what extent these markers are associated with AD neuropathologic changes (ADNC) and cognitive impairment. Methods We used postmortem brain tissue and plasma samples from 19 participants: 9 CNI and 10 AD dementia patients who had come to autopsy from the University of Kentucky AD Research Center (UK-ADRC) community-based cohort; all cases with dementia had confirmed severe ADNC. …”
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Comparison of CT-like MRI sequences for preoperative planning of cochlear implantation using super-high-resolution CT as a reference by Ulysse Puel, Achille Beysang, Gabriella Hossu, Michael Eliezer, Bouchra Assabah, Khalid Ambarki, Pedro Augusto Gondim Teixeira, Alain Blum, Cécile Parietti-Winkler, Romain Gillet

“…Abstract Background We evaluated the accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computed tomography (CT)-like sequences compared to normal-resolution CT (NR-CT) and super-high-resolution CT (SHR-CT) for planning of cochlear implantation. Methods Six cadaveric temporal bone specimens were used. 3-T MRI scans were performed using radial volumetric interpolated breath-hold (STARVIBE), pointwise-encoding time reduction with radial acquisition (PETRA), and ultrashort time of echo (UTE) sequences. …”
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Rate of Suture Material Absorption Does Not Impact Short Term Outcome of Tubularized Incised Plate Repair of Distal Penile Hypospadias in Children: A Randomized Controlled Study by Mohamed Abdelwahab, Mohamed Salah, Waseem Aboul Ela, Ahmed Salem, Amr Amin Ragab, Ahmed Mahmoud Shouman, Mohamed Abdelghany

“…Aim of the work: To study the effect of tabularizing the urethral plate in DPH in children using 2 different absorbable suture materials, rapidly absorbable braided 6/0 glycolide (Vicryl) and slowly absorbable monofilament 6/0 polydioxanone (PDS), on outcome and complication rates. Subjects and Methods: A prospective randomized controlled study included 78 boys with DPH. …”
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Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm: a Swiss case series of a very rare disease and a structured review of the literature by Ramona Meier-Lienhard, Cosima Suter, Thomas Pabst, Felicitas Hitz, Jakob R. Passweg, Olivier Spertini, Nathan Cantoni, Daniel Betticher, Lucas Simeon, Michael Medinger, Stefanie Hayoz, Adrian Schmidt

“…The goal of our research was to collect available data on BPDCN-patients treated at large centres in Switzerland and worldwide and to draw conclusions regarding the incidence, clinical presentation, prognostic factors and therapeutic strategies. METHODS: We collected data from BPDCN patients from leading Swiss haemato-oncology centres from 2005 to 2022. …”
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Cognitive Disorders In Acquired Sensorineural Hearing Loss, At The Ent Department Of The “Village Bondeko” Center, In Kinshasa by Masamba GR, Sokolo Gedikondele J, Longo-Mbenza B, Nganga Nkanga MS, Matanda Nzanza R, Matonda-ma-Nzuzi T, Ikanga J, Nge Okwe A, Lema Mabwaka G, Mawalala Malengele H, Nangi Mampuya C, Lumbu Malundama D

“…Thus, the objective of the present study was to investigate the relationship between sensorineural hearing loss and cognitive disorders in a correlational approach.Methods: This is a cross-sectional and analytical study conducted in the ENT department of the Center for the Disabled (visual, auditory, and mental) “Village Bondeko”, from June to September 2023, involving 150 adults (≥ 20 years) with acquired sensorineural hearing loss; without a history of neuropsychic disorders. …”
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Strategies to Increase Response Rate and Reduce Nonresponse Bias in Population Health Research: Analysis of a Series of Randomized Controlled Experiments during a Large COVID-19 St... by Christina J Atchison, Nicholas Gilby, Galini Pantelidou, Sam Clemens, Kevin Pickering, Marc Chadeau-Hyam, Deborah Ashby, Wendy S Barclay, Graham S Cooke, Ara Darzi, Steven Riley, Christl A Donnelly, Helen Ward, Paul Elliott

“…ObjectiveWe tested different strategies to improve response rate and reduce nonresponse bias in a national population–based COVID-19 surveillance program in England, United Kingdom. MethodsOver 19 rounds, a random sample of individuals aged 5 years and older from the general population in England were invited by mail to complete a web-based questionnaire and return a swab for SARS-CoV-2 testing. …”
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Oncological outcomes following extreme oncoplastic breast conserving surgery (eOPBCS) for locally advanced breast cancer (LABC): A systematic review and meta-analysis by Megan Chua Wern Ee, Ashley Lee Shi Hui, Wong Hung Chew, Emmeline Elaine Cua-Delos Santos, Sean Li Siwei, Sng Ming Xian, Qin Xiang Ng, Serene Goh Si Ning

“…However, its oncologic outcomes compared to mastectomy remain unclear, particularly in LABC. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO: CRD42024535182). …”
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Age-related differences in long-term potentiation-like plasticity and short-latency afferent inhibition and their association with cognitive function by Tong Wang, Ying Shen, Tianjiao Zhang, Chuan He, Qian Lu, Jie Song, Manyu Dong, Yilun Qian, Sisi Huang, Jing Teng

“…Background The neurophysiological differences in cortical plasticity and cholinergic system function due to ageing and their correlation with cognitive function remain poorly understood.Aims To reveal the differences in long-term potentiation (LTP)-like plasticity and short-latency afferent inhibition (SAI) between older and younger individuals, alongside their correlation with cognitive function using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).Methods The cross-sectional study involved 31 younger adults aged 18–30 and 46 older adults aged 60–80. …”
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Safety and feasibility of En‐bloc holmium laser enucleation for very large prostates (> 200 cc) with trainee involvement by Feres C. Maluf, Ansh Bhatia, Archan Khandekar, Diana M. Lopategui, Joao G. Porto, Ryan R. Chen, Jean C. Daher, Mohamadhusni Zarli, Robert Marcovich, Hemendra N. Shah

“…Abstract Objectives To evaluate the safety and feasibility of “en‐bloc” Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) with trainee involvement in patients with prostates larger than 200 cc. Patients and Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients undergoing HoLEP using the “en‐bloc” technique for prostate sizes > 200 cc between July‐2017 and December‐2023 at an academic teaching hospital. …”
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Efficacy and safety of various drug combinations in treating plaque Psoriasis: A meta-analysis [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Nayak Snehasis, Karshe Haji Ali, Pendyala Siri, Ngabo Herve, Sayed Zafar

“…Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of various drug combinations over conventional monotherapies in the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, which incorporates palmoplantar psoriasis and psoriasis vulgaris, by discovering and utilizing research articles comprising the same or similar variables as PASI 75 and evaluating the information using RevMan v5.4.1. Method We reviewed the efficacy and safety of combination therapy vs. monotherapy/placebo for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis (palmoplantar and vulgaris) using PASI 75 via RevMan v5.4.1. …”
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Patterns and factors associated with healthcare utilisation in Cambodia: a cross-sectional study based on the World Health Survey Plus 2023 by Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch, Por Ir, Paul Kowal, Nawi Ng, Srean Chhim, Chhorvann Chhea, Chamnab Ngor, Sereyraksmey Long, Poppy Walton, Khin Thiri Maung, Grace Marie Ku, Heng Sopheab

“…This study aims to describe patterns of public and private outpatient and inpatient healthcare use and investigate the factors associated with public healthcare usage in Cambodia.Method A cross-sectional study was conducted in all provinces in Cambodia, including the capital, Phnom Penh. …”
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Deep-learning prediction of cardiovascular outcomes from routine retinal images in individuals with type 2 diabetes by Mohammad Ghouse Syed, Emanuele Trucco, Muthu R. K. Mookiah, Chim C. Lang, Rory J. McCrimmon, Colin N. A. Palmer, Ewan R. Pearson, Alex S. F. Doney, Ify R. Mordi

“…Our aim was to determine whether a deep-learning artificial intelligence (AI) model could be used to predict CVD outcomes from routinely obtained diabetic retinal screening photographs and to compare its performance to a traditional clinical CVD risk score. Methods We included 6127 individuals with type 2 diabetes without myocardial infarction or stroke prior to study entry. …”
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Comparison of Functioning, Quality of Life, and Cognition between Lithium and Sodium Valproate Combination Therapy and Sodium Valproate Monotherapy in Euthymic Bipolar Patients: A... by M Ashwini, R Jhamuna, V Jaikumar

“…Aim: To compare the functioning, quality of life and cognitive functioning of euthymic bipolar patients on lithium and sodium valproate combination therapy with those on sodium valproate monotherapy. Materials and Methods: The present hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the Outpatient Department, Institute of Mental Health, Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, from March 2017 to July 2017. …”
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Estimating the Cost-Effectiveness of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) Therapy with an Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor or Docetaxel in Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer by Furnback W, Wu E, Koh CYC, Nino de Rivera Guzman JF, Kruhl C, Kotecha R, Wang BC

“…This study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of TTFields therapy concomitant with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) or docetaxel.Methods: A model-based health economic evaluation estimated lifetime costs, clinical benefits, and humanistic outcomes of TTFields therapy plus ICI or docetaxel versus ICI or docetaxel alone in metastatic NSCLC. …”
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Association between cardiometabolic index and risk of testosterone deficiency in adult men: a cross-sectional study by Yangyang Mei, Bo Zhang, Xiaogang Wang, Renfang Xu, Wei Xia, Yiming Chen, Xingliang Feng

“…However, there is currently a lack of research on the relationship between CMI and testosterone, which is the objective of this study. Methods This study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) cycles from 2011 to 2016. …”
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Relationships between paddock-level pasture mass and cow data derived from GPS and behavior-monitoring on-animal sensors in rotationally grazed dairy systems by S.J. Hendriks, M. Qasim, J.P. Edwards

“…Irrespective of this, predictive potential may be limited due to a moderate amount of variation in pasture mass explained by data from behavior-monitoring and location sensors using linear modeling approaches. Therefore, this method may not be suitably accurate to make near real-time grazing management decisions, but the results are promising as a concept.…”
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Efficacy and Safety of Pramipexole Sustained Release versus Immediate Release Formulation for Nocturnal Symptoms in Chinese Patients with Advanced Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Stud... by Haiyan Zhou, Shuhua Li, Hongmei Yu, Shenggang Sun, Xinhua Wan, Xiaodong Zhu, Chun-Feng Liu, Ling Chen, Wei Xiang, Yaqing Sun, Haibo Chen, Shengdi Chen

“…To explore the efficacy and safety of pramipexole sustained release (SR) versus pramipexole immediate release (IR) in treating nocturnal symptoms in levodopa-treated Chinese patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD) and sleep disturbances. Method. SUSTAIN was an open-label, randomised, active-controlled parallel group exploratory pilot study (NCT03521635). …”
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