Extensive Use of Interventional Therapies Improves Survival in Unresectable or Recurrent Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma by Ricarda Seidensticker, Max Seidensticker, Kathleen Doegen, Konrad Mohnike, Kerstin Schütte, Patrick Stübs, Erika Kettner, Maciej Pech, Holger Amthauer, Jens Ricke

“…Median survival was 33.1 months from time of diagnosis and 16.0 months from first therapy. …”
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Autonomous robotic ultrasound scanning system: a key to enhancing image analysis reproducibility and observer consistency in ultrasound imaging by Xin-Xin Lin, Ming-De Li, Si-Min Ruan, Wei-Ping Ke, Hao-Ruo Zhang, Hui Huang, Shao-Hong Wu, Mei-Qing Cheng, Wen-Juan Tong, Hang-Tong Hu, Dan-Ni He, Rui-Fang Lu, Ya-Dan Lin, Ming Kuang, Ming Kuang, Ming-De Lu, Ming-De Lu, Li-Da Chen, Qing-Hua Huang, Qing-Hua Huang, Wei Wang

“…PurposeThis study aims to develop an autonomous robotic ultrasound scanning system (auto-RUSS) pipeline, comparing its reproducibility and observer consistency in image analysis with physicians of varying levels of expertise.Design/methodology/approachAn auto-RUSS was engineered using a 7-degree-of-freedom robotic arm, with real-time regulation based on force control and ultrasound visual servoing. …”
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Profiling Proteins in the Hypothalamus and Hippocampus of a Rat Model of Premenstrual Syndrome Irritability by Mingqi Qiao, Peng Sun, Yang Wang, Sheng Wei, Xia Wei, Chunhong Song, Fushun Wang, Jibiao Wu

“…Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation time of flight mass spectroscopy (MALDI-TOF-MS) was used to identify proteins possibly related with PMS irritability. …”
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A Method for the Simultaneous Determination of Chlorogenic Acid and Sesquiterpene Lactone Content in Industrial Chicory Root Foodstuffs by Honorine Willeman, Philippe Hance, Anne Fertin, Najia Voedts, Nathalie Duhal, Jean-François Goossens, Jean-Louis Hilbert

“…The profiling of CGA and STL content was performed through a conventional HPLC-DAD method using a PFP core shell column in a fast single run. Good retention time and area repeatability (RDD mean % 0.46 and 5.6, resp.) and linearity (R2≥0.96) were obtained. …”
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Prioritizing Key Internal Strategic Factors for Long-term Competitiveness of Medium-sized Shipyards using the DEMATEL-ANP Method by Mohamad Imron Mustajib, Buana Ma'ruf, Satrio Samudro Aji Basuki, Erwien Yuliansyah Putera, Bambang Irawan, Intan Baroroh, Sutrisno Sutrisno, Deshinta Arrova Dewi

“…These findings hold fruitful implications for decision makers in medium-sized shipyards to prioritize the business network rather than profit margin, delivery time, quality assurance, and price level to sustain their business competitiveness. …”
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NIRS as an alternative method for table grapes Seedlessness sorting by Chaorai Kanchanomai, Parichat Theanjumpol, Phonkrit Maniwara, Sila Kittiwachana, Sujitra Funsueb, Shintaroh Ohashi, Daruni Naphrom

“…The NIRS is higher efficiency than original technique in term of accuracy, measuring time and waste reduction. • The SW-NIR spectra of 240 grape berries were recorded. …”
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Lipidomic Signature of Pregnant and Postpartum Females by Longitudinal and Transversal Evaluation: Putative Biomarkers Determined by UHPLC-QTOF-ESI⁺-MS by Alexandra Traila, Marius Craina, Carmen Socaciu, Andreea Iulia Socaciu, Diana Nitusca, Catalin Marian

“…Methods: This study aimed to explore the dynamic, longitudinal metabolic shifts during pregnancy by profiling plasma samples from 65 pregnant women across three time points (6–14 weeks, 14–22 weeks, and >24 weeks) and 42 postpartum women. …”
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A Machine Learning Approach for the Autonomous Identification of Hardness in Extraterrestrial Rocks from Digital Images by Shuyun Liu, Haifeng Zhao, Zihao Yuan, Liping Xiao, Chengcheng Shen, Xue Wan, Xuhai Tang, Lu Zhang

“…Rock hardness correlates with morphological parameters, which can be extracted from navigation images, bypassing the time and cost of rock sampling and return. This research proposes a machine-learning approach to predict extraterrestrial rock hardness using morphological features. …”
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Design and Experimental Assessment of a 2D Microwave Imaging System for Brain Stroke Monitoring by Jorge A. Tobon Vasquez, Rosa Scapaticci, Giovanna Turvani, Gennaro Bellizzi, Nadine Joachimowicz, Bernard Duchêne, Enrico Tedeschi, Mario R. Casu, Lorenzo Crocco, Francesca Vipiana

“…As a final remark, it is worth noting that the entire data acquisition and processing are sufficiently fast to allow a real-time monitoring.…”
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The follow-up of patients with celiac disease by Marco Di Tola, Hetty J. Bontkes, Juan Irure-Ventura, Marcos López-Hoyos, Nicola Bizzaro

“…According to current criteria, a proper diagnosis of CD requires an initial phase consisting of clinical case identification and serological screening that, over time, has increased in importance. In most adults and in selected children, the diagnosis is subsequently defined by histological evidence of intestinal damage as a confirmatory test, which usually returns to normal after a suitable period of a gluten-free diet (GFD). …”
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Technical aspects of neuraxial analgesia during labor and maternity care: an updated overview by Antonio Coviello, Carmine Iacovazzo, Maria Grazia Frigo, Marilena Ianniello, Dario Cirillo, Giuseppe Tierno, Andrea Uriel de Siena, Pasquale Buonanno, Giuseppe Servillo

“…The following study intends to give a brief overview of the characteristics of the different neuraxial and non-neuraxial techniques currently available and the non-technical skills necessary for effective assistance to pregnant women, providing insights on the topic to understand critical issues at the same time. After bibliographic research since 2018 to 2023, many randomized controlled trials, literature reviews, systematic reviews, and metanalysis were evaluated to create this brief overview. …”
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Relativistic Electron Flux Prediction at Geosynchronous Orbit Based on the Neural Network and the Quantile Regression Method by Hui Zhang, Suiyan Fu, Lun Xie, Duo Zhao, Chao Yue, Zuyin Pu, Ying Xiong, Tong Wu, Shaojie Zhao, Yixin Sun, Bo Cui, Zhekai Luo

“…Moreover, it appears to be for the first time that the approximate shape of the probability density function of relativistic electron flux is predicted.…”
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Screening and Early Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Cancer and Optimization of Diagnostic Imaging Techniques: A Review and Conclusion of the Expert Panel by V. V. Breder, R. B. Alikhanov, S. S. Bagnenko, E. N. Bessonova, V. A. Isakov, N. E. Kudashkin, B. M. Medvedeva, A. V. Mishchenko, M. S. Novruzbekov, V. S.  Rudakov

“…When a patient is included in the waiting list for liver transplantation, the optimal frequency of liver MRI is 1 time in 3 months.Conclusion. MRI with hepatospecific contrast agent gadoxetic acid is effective in screening, early diagnosis and treatment planning for HCC.…”
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Evaluation of an enhanced ResNet-18 classification model for rapid On-site diagnosis in respiratory cytology by Wei Gong, Deep K. Vaishnani, Xuan-Chen Jin, Jing Zeng, Wei Chen, Huixia Huang, Yu-Qing Zhou, Khaing Wut Yi Hla, Chen Geng, Jun Ma

“…Abstract Objective Rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) of respiratory cytology specimens is a critical technique for accurate and timely diagnosis of lung cancer. However, in China, limited familiarity with the Diff-Quik staining method and a shortage of trained cytopathologists hamper utilization of ROSE. …”
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Health system costs of providing outpatient care for diabetes in people with TB in the Philippines by T. Yamanaka, M.C. Castro, J.P. Ferrer, J.A. Solon, S.E. Cox, Y.V. Laurence, A. Vassall

“…Resources for outpatient DM services were valued using the bottom-up approach for capital goods, staff time and consumables. Resource quantities were obtained by interviewing 60 healthcare professionals in 11 health facilities in the Philippines. …”
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Immunological Changes in Peripheral Blood of Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients during Anti-TNF-α Therapy and Their Correlations with Treatment Outcomes by Rongjuan Chen, Hongyan Qian, Xiaoqing Yuan, Shiju Chen, Yuan Liu, Bin Wang, Guixiu Shi

“…The frequencies of immune cells including Th1, Th2, Th17, regulatory T cell (Treg), T follicular helper cell (Tfh), and regulatory B cell (Breg) in the peripheral blood were measured by flow cytometry at baseline and 4 time points after therapy. The difference in the circulating immune cells between responders and nonresponders was compared. …”
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Residual limb neuropathic pain association with neuroma, prosthetic, function, and participation outcomes in individuals living with a transtibial amputation: an exploratory study by Camille Fournier-Farley, Mathieu Boudier-Revéret, Dany H. Gagnon

“…Results: Of the 27 neuromas diagnosed, pain intensity was associated with no use of walking aid, less daily prosthesis wearing time, a higher PDI score, and a neuroma at the common fibular nerve. …”
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Effect of Acupuncture on Cognitive Function of Insomnia Patients Compared with Drugs: A Protocol for Meta-analysis and Systematic Review by Shan Qin, Jing Jiang, Wen-Zhong Wu, Xiao-Qiu Wang, Han-Qing Xi, Qin-Qin Fang, Bin Xu, Cheng-Yong Liu

“…Insomnia, one of the most common sleep disorders, is thought to have an adverse effect on cognitive function. At the same time, people with cognitive dysfunction are more prone to insomnia. …”
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Characterization of Interleukin-15-Transpresenting Dendritic Cells for Clinical Use by J. M. J. Van den Bergh, E. L. J. M. Smits, M. Versteven, H. De Reu, Z. N. Berneman, V. F. I. Van Tendeloo, E. Lion

“…In view of the clinical use of DC vaccines, we evidence with a time- and cost-effective manner that clinical grade DC can be safely engineered to transpresent IL-15, hereby gaining the ability to transfer the immune-stimulating IL-15 signal towards antitumor immune effector cells.…”
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Citrus aurantium L. extract alleviate depression by inhibiting gut microbiota-mediated inflammation in mice by Tao Li, Guirong Zeng, Lingfeng Zhu, Yanyang Wu, Qun Zhang, Fuhua Fu, Donglin Su, Gaoyang Li, Qili Li, Yang Shan

“…FEMC also could reduce the feeding latency in an open field test and the rest time in a novelty suppressed feeding test. In addition, FEMC could increase CUMS-induced reduction in the levels of BDNF, PSD95, and SYN in the hippocampus. …”
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