D2CBDAMAttUnet: Dual-Decoder Convolution Block Dual Attention Unet for Accurate Retinal Vessel Segmentation From Fundus Images by Vo Trong Quang Huy, Chih-Min Lin

“…These are built upon a fortified encoder-decoder structure aimed at providing an automated, streamlined detection mechanism from fundus imagery. Thoroughly tested against the DRIVE, CHASEDB1 and STARE datasets, recognized standards in retinal vessel segmentation, the proposed models not only redefine the accuracy benchmarks but also represent a significant stride in automated retinal vessel analysis. …”
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Clinical signs of caprine arthritis-encephalitis and disease-related pathomorphological changes by V. Yu. Koptev, N. А. Shkil, N. Yu. Balybina, I. N. Penkova

“…Alongside with the population growth, clinical signs of some sporadic diseases or diseases that had not been previously registered were detected in animals. Caprine arthritis-encephalitis (CAE) is one of such diseases. …”
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Effects of lactic acid bacterial and chemical additives on the quality and biogenic amine production of oat silage at low temperature by Yuhan Huang, Tingting Jia

“…Five other amines, tryptamine, phenethylamine, histamine, spermidine and spermine were mostly detected at concentrations below 30 mg/kg. The concentrations of tryptamine, phenethylamine, putrescine, cadaverine, histamine, tyramine, spermidine and total biogenic amines, but not spermine, were higher in fresh oat silages compared to wilted oat silages after 30 or 60 days of fermentation. …”
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Lineage tracing studies suggest that the placenta is not a de novo source of hematopoietic stem cells. by Xiaowen Chen, Joanna Tober, Martin Dominguez, Alan T Tang, Jenna Bockman, Jisheng Yang, Sneha Mani, Chin Nien Lee, Mei Chen, Triloshan Thillaikumaran, Patricia Mericko-Ishizuka, Monica Mainigi, Nancy A Speck, Mark L Kahn

“…However, during human gestation HSPCs arise in the aorta considerably earlier than when they can first be detected in the placenta, suggesting that the placenta may primarily serve as a niche. …”
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In Vivo Noninvasive Optical Imaging of Receptor-Mediated RGD Internalization Using Self-Quenched Cy5-Labeled RAFT-c(-RGDfK-) by Zhao-Hui Jin, Jesus Razkin, Veronique Josserand, Didier Boturyn, Alexeï Grichine, Isabelle Texier, Marie-Christine Favrot, Pascal Dumy, Jean-Luc Coll

“…Confocal microscopy showed that only the intracellular Cy5 signal could be detected using RAFT-c(-RGDfK-) 4 -Cy5-SS-Q, confirming that uncleaved extracellular molecules are not visible. …”
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Microbiological tests of fresh bull semen collected at breeding establishment by M. A. Sushkova, I. Ya. Stroganova, S. А. Schislenko

“…. № anaerobes and pathogenic fungi were detected. Four Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates and three Proteus vulgaris isolates recovered during the test have demonstrated susceptibility to ciprofloxacin that can be used for etiotropic treatment of bulls identified as bacteria carriers.…”
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Pattern of F-18 FDG Uptake in Colon Cancer after Bacterial Cancer Therapy Using Engineered Salmonella Typhimurium: A Preliminary In Vivo Study by Ari Chong, Dinh-Huy Nguyen, Hyeon Sik Kim, June-Key Chung, Jung-Joon Min

“…Bacterial cancer therapy (BCT) research using engineered Salmonella typhimurium has increased in recent years. 2-Deoxy-2[18F] fluoro-D-glucose positron emission tomography (FDG PET) is widely used in cancer patients to detect cancer, monitor treatment responses, and predict prognoses. …”
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Diagnostic and predictive values of serum metabolic profiles in sudden sensorineural hearing loss patients by Xiangsheng Wang, Yan Gao, Ruirui Jiang

“…Serum metabolites were detected by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, and metabolic profiles were analyzed. …”
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Blood Borne Viral Infections in Transplantation: Hepatitis Viruses and Retroviruses by RP Bryce Larke

“…Despite recent improvements in anti-HCV testing, current screening assays underestimate the incidence of transmission and prevalence of HCV infection among immunosuppressed organ recipients: evidence of ongoing HCV infection depends on detection of HCV RNA by polymerase chain reaction. …”
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Computational Analysis on Numerical Simulation of Internal Flow Physics for Pump as Turbine in Renewable Small Hydro Energy Generation by Du Jianguo, Daniel Adu, Emmanuel Acheaw, Shakir Hafeez, Eric Ofosu Antw

“…Also, at the higher rotational speed, very high recirculation of flow is detected at the blade suction chamber, although the pressure side has a smooth flow. …”
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METTL3 Attenuates LPS-Induced Inflammatory Response in Macrophages via NF-κB Signaling Pathway by Jinghua Wang, Shushan Yan, Hongying Lu, Shufeng Wang, Donghua Xu

“…We used quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction to detect the expression of METTL3 in RA patients and controls as well as the macrophage cell line. …”
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F18-FLT PET/CT in Patients with Gastric Carcinoma by Bogdan Małkowski, Tomasz Staniuk, Ewa Śrutek, Tomasz Gorycki, Wojciech Zegarski, Michał Studniarek

“…The aim of the study was to evaluate the usefulness of 18F-FLT PET/CT in the detection and differentiation of gastric cancers (GC). 104 consecutive patients (57 cases of adenocarcinoma tubulare (G2 and G3), 17 cases of mucinous adenocarcinoma, 6 cases of undifferentiated carcinoma, 14 cases of adenocarcinoma partim mucocellulare, and 10 cases of end stage gastric cancer) with newly diagnosed advanced gastric cancer were examined with FLT PET/CT. …”
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A new dimensionality reduction technique based on the Wavelet Transform for cancer classification by Lisardo Fernández, Mariano Pérez, Juan M. Orduña, José M. Alcaraz

“…Abstract Problem DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation have become important epigenetic markers for early detection of cancer. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in both the number of research works on this topic and the number and size of labeled databases with some type of cancer. …”
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The Rare Large Common Peroneal Nerve’s Schwannoma—A Case Report and Literature Review by Rudiansyah Harahap, Nurmaliannysa Dwinandia Harahap

“…A thorough early examination includes correct and systematic anamnesis, physical examination, and neurological evaluation such as paraesthesia, hypoesthesia, and Tinel’s sign; also, additional examinations, such as radiographic, ultrasound, and MRI, are needed for early detection of schwannoma so that delays in diagnosis and surgery can be avoided to prevent neurological deficits.…”
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Microscopic Malaria Infection and Its Determinants in Urban and Rural Populations Living in South-East Gabon by Jean-Claude Biteghe-Bi-Essone, Roméo Karl Imboumy-Limoukou, Steede-Seinnat Ontoua, Nick Atiga, Nancy Mbani-Mpega, Lady Charlène Kouna, Jean Bernard Lekana-Douki, Lydie Sandrine Oyegue-Liabagui

“…This study highlights the importance of asymptomatic Plasmodium sp. infection in south-east Gabon and the need for control strategies adapted to different areas and age groups. Detection and treatment of asymptomatic carriers could be an important lever for malaria control and elimination in the country.…”
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Rifampicin and isoniazid resistance not promote fluoroquinolone resistance in Mycobacterium smegmatis. by Qin Zhou, Na Pu, Ge Xu, Hangchi Liu, Xudong Jia, Xiaomin Wang, Peng Xu

“…Seven gyrA mutations were detected, with mutations at loci 90 and 94 being the most common. …”
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The Unique Helium Nova V445 Puppis Ejected ≫0.001 M⊙ in the Year 2000 and Will Not Become a Type Ia Supernova by Bradley E. Schaefer

“…Further, for V445 Pup and helium novae in general, I collect observations from 136 normal SNIa for which any giant or subgiant companion star would have been detected, yet zero companions are found. This is an independent proof that V445 Pup and helium novae are not SNIa progenitors.…”
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Three-dimensional sonographic findings of diprosopus: a case report and literature review by Qiao Zhou, Enbo Sha, Qian Ding, Chunli Jing

“…Case presentation We report a case of craniofacial and intracranial abnormalities detected during a 26-week ultrasound examination. Two-dimensional ultrasound (2D ultrasound) demonstrates significant increases in head circumference, widening of the interocular distance, and abnormal echo patterns in the facial structure. …”
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Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 Level Correlates with Lipoprotein Subfractions in Obese Nondiabetic Subjects by Sándor Somodi, Ildikó Seres, Hajnalka Lőrincz, Mariann Harangi, Péter Fülöp, György Paragh

“…Lipoprotein subfractions were detected with Lipoprint System. Plasma PAI-1, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and myeloperoxidase (MPO) concentrations were determined with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), while serum paraoxonase-1 (PON1) activities were measured by spectrophotometry. …”
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Imaging Collagen in Intact Viable Healthy and Atherosclerotic Arteries Using Fluorescently Labeled CNA35 and Two-Photon Laser Scanning Microscopy by Remco T.A. Megens, Mirjam G.A. oude Egbrink, Jack P.M. Cleutjens, Marijke J.E. Kuijpers, Paul H.M. Schiffers, Maarten Merkx, Dick W. Slaaf, Marc A.M.J. van Zandvoort

“…We evaluated CNA35 as a collagen marker in healthy and atherosclerotic arteries of mice after both ex vivo and in vivo administration and as a molecular imaging agent for the detection of atherosclerosis. CNA35 conjugated with fluorescent Oregon Green 488 (CNA35/OG488) was administered ex vivo to mounted viable muscular (uterine), elastic (carotid), and atherosclerotic (carotid) arteries and fresh arterial rings. …”
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