The relationship between frailty syndrome and quality of life in patients with hypertension: a multidimensional analysis by Bartosz Uchmanowicz, Anna Chudiak, Robbert Gobbens, Grzegorz Kubielas, Piotr Godek, Stanisław Surma, Dorota Bednarska-Chabowska, Izabella Uchmanowicz, Michał Czapla

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 201 patients aged 65 years or older, referred to a Hypertension Clinic for diagnostic evaluation. Frailty was assessed using the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI), and QoL was evaluated with the World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument (WHOQOL-BREF). …”
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Improving the accUracy of Referrals to the emerGency departmEnt of patieNts with chesT pain using the modified HEART score in Emergency Medical Transport (URGENT 2.0): protocol for... by Joan G Meeder, Frits H M Van Osch, Robert T A Willemsen, Braim M Rahel, Lisa D S Frenk, Cees B de Vos, Fabiana G Prestigiacomo, Marcel J W Janssen, Arnoud W van 't Hof

“…Advanced risk stratification, with the help of cardiac troponin measurements, seems crucial to improve prehospital diagnostic accuracy.Methods and analysis The URGENT 2.0 trial is a randomised controlled trial in which the primary objective is to reduce the referral of non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP) patients, using a modified HEART score including a high-sensitivity capillary point-of-care high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I measurement. …”
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Biomarker Investigation Using Multiple Brain Measures from MRI Through Explainable Artificial Intelligence in Alzheimer’s Disease Classification by Davide Coluzzi, Valentina Bordin, Massimo W. Rivolta, Igor Fortel, Liang Zhan, Alex Leow, Giuseppe Baselli

“…This lays the foundation for bioengineering advancements in developing more comprehensive and trustworthy DL models, potentially enhancing their applicability as diagnostic support tools for neurodegenerative diseases.…”
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Malignancy within a Tail Gut Cyst: A Case of Retrorectal Carcinoid Tumour by A. A. Abukar, B. J. Parcell, C. B. Lim, P. V. Patil, A. Ramsanahie, F. Carey, R. J. C. Steele, M. A. Thaha

“…Tailgut cysts with malignant transformation are rare entities. We discuss the diagnostic strategy and treatment of a malignancy within a tailgut cyst. …”
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Association Between GSK3β Gene Polymorphisms (rs334558 and rs3755557) with Schizophrenia Risk by Maryam Montazeri Dehbarez, Dormohammad Kordi Tamandani, Nasim Naeimi, Shahram Vaziri, Mohammad Shekari

“…The analysis indicated that variations in genotype frequencies between the control and the patient group could serve as a diagnostic criterion for schizophrenia. It is recommended that subsequent research involving larger sample sizes across diverse genetic populations be conducted to corroborate the current findings.…”
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Adapted Swin Transformer-based real-time plasma shape detection and control in HL-3 by Qianyun Dong, Zhengwei Chen, Rongpeng Li, Zongyu Yang, Feng Gao, Yihang Chen, Fan Xia, Wulyu Zhong, Zhifeng Zhao

“…In conclusion, this research opens up new avenues for the practical application of image-computing plasma shape diagnostic methods in the realm of real-time feedback control.…”
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Chemical Characterization of Marine Aerosols in a South Mediterranean Coastal Area Located in Bou Ismaïl, Algeria by Sidali Khedidji, Konrad Müller, Lyes Rabhi, Gerald Spindler, Khanneh Wadinga Fomba, Dominik van Pinxteren, Noureddine Yassaa, Hartmut Herrmann

“…Additionally, PM10 constituent diagnostic ratios and the carbon preference index (CPI) for n-alkanes indicated the importance of anthropogenic emissions.…”
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A Rare Case of Mosaic 3pter and 5pter Deletion-Duplication with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Dyskinesia by Luna Bajracharya, Meena Lall, Sunita Bijarnia-Mahay, Praveen Kumar, Imran Mushtaq, Pushpa Saviour, Preeti Paliwal, Anju Joshi, Shruti Agarwal, Praveen Suman

“…Brain evoked response auditory revealed bilateral moderate hearing loss. He fulfilled the Diagnostic Statistical Manual 5 criteria for autism. …”
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Fecal Proteomic Analysis in Healthy Dogs and in Dogs Suffering from Food Responsive Diarrhea by Matteo Cerquetella, Giacomo Rossi, Andrea Spaterna, Beniamino Tesei, Alessandra Gavazza, Graziano Pengo, Stefania Pucciarelli, Luca Scortichini, Gianni Sagratini, Massimo Ricciutelli, Andrea Marchegiani, Silvia Vincenzetti

“…Similarly, it is still impossible to assess whether this protein could be used as diagnostic/prognostic marker of GI disease; however, this study represents a promising first step toward fecal proteomics in canine GI disorders.…”
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Epidemiological and molecular characteristics of extraintestinal pathogenic escherichia coli isolated from diseased cattle and sheep in Xinjiang, China from 2015 to 2019 by Xiaoxiao Gu, Qin Wu, Yingjin Chai, Xin Huang, Xia Zhou, Mengli Han, Tongzhong Wu, Xingxing Zhang, Fagang Zhong

“…These findings will contribute to a better understanding of the molecular epidemiology of ExPEC in Xinjiang, China, and can be applied to the development, prevention, and disease control of future diagnostic tools and vaccine.…”
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The importance of clinical experience in AI-assisted corneal diagnosis: verification using intentional AI misleading by Hiroki Maehara, Yuta Ueno, Takefumi Yamaguchi, Yoshiyuki Kitaguchi, Dai Miyazaki, Ryohei Nejima, Takenori Inomata, Naoko Kato, Tai-ichiro Chikama, Jun Ominato, Tatsuya Yunoki, Kinya Tsubota, Masahiro Oda, Manabu Suzutani, Tetsuju Sekiryu, Tetsuro Oshika

“…Even with the introduction of AI diagnostic support systems, the importance of ophthalmologist’s experience remains crucial.…”
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Gut Microbiome Modulation in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Preventive Role in NAFLD/NASH Progression and Potential Applications in Immunotherapy-Based Strategies by Elisa Monti, Clara Vianello, Ilaria Leoni, Giuseppe Galvani, Annalisa Lippolis, Federica D’Amico, Sara Roggiani, Claudio Stefanelli, Silvia Turroni, Francesca Fornari

“…., short-chain fatty acids and bile acids) occurring in HCC patients and influencing NAFLD progression, emphasizing their potential as early diagnostic biomarkers and prognostic tools. We discuss the weight loss effects of diet-based interventions and healthy lifestyles for the treatment of NAFLD patients, highlighting their impact on the restoration of the intestinal barrier and GM structure. …”
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The emerging role of blood-based biomarkers in early detection of colorectal cancer: A systematic review by Faris Shweikeh, Yuhao Zeng, Abdur Rahman Jabir, Erica Whittenberger, Saurav P. Kadatane, Yuting Huang, Mohamad Mouchli, Dani Ran Castillo

“…For instance, methylation patterns in genes such as MYO1-G and NDRG4 exhibited high diagnostic accuracies with AUCs reaching up to 0.996. …”
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Large Language Models in Dental Licensing Examinations: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Mingxin Liu, Tsuyoshi Okuhara, Wenbo Huang, Atsushi Ogihara, Hikari Sophia Nagao, Hiroko Okada, Takahiro Kiuchi

“…The reliance on image-based diagnostics also presents challenges. As a result, their accuracy in dental exams is lower compared to medical licensing exams. …”
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Exploring the boundaries of anastomotic leak: experience in a high-volume center by Carolina Riscanevo Bobadilla, Gloria Flórez Dussan, Jorge Vargas, Liliana Suarez, German Jimenez, Carlos Gonzalez, Andrea Carolina Córdoba, Wilmar Martín, Diego Olivera, Raúl Guevara

“…The study described patient characteristics, diagnostic methods, and management at Clinica Universitaria Colombia from 2013 to 2023. …”
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Validity of the scoring system for traumatic liver injury: a generalized estimating equation analysis by Kangho Lee, Dongyeon Ryu, Hohyun Kim, Chang Ho Jeon, Jae Hun Kim, Chan Yong Park, Seok Ran Yeom

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Salivary cardiac troponin does not correlate with serum levels by Hoa Tran, Vu Hoang Vu, Quang Dang Duy Pham, Duc Minh Tran, Suong Thi Bang Nguyen, Vien Thanh Truong, Binh Quang Truong

“…Further research is warranted to explore its diagnostic reliability and clinical applicability.…”
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A glimpse into the future: Integrating artificial intelligence for precision HER2‐positive breast cancer management by Xinpei Deng, Yixuan Yan, Zekai Zhan, Jindong Xie, Hailin Tang, Yutian Zou, Jian Tu, Peng Liu

“…This study aims to provide a comprehensive review of current diagnostic and predictive models that utilize data obtained from histopathological slides, radiomics, and HER2 binding sites. …”
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A case of Saturday night retinopathy following postoperative orbital compression bandaging: Diagnosis and evaluation using multimodal imaging by Rong Luan, Jinzhi Zhao, Zeying Liu, Limin Zhu, Lingyao Kong, Xiaorong Li, Tingting Lin

“…Multimodal imaging, including diagnostic imaging and angiography, revealed retinal and choroidal ischemia without optic nerve compression, confirming the diagnosis of SNR. …”
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Colorectal cancer detection with enhanced precision using a hybrid supervised and unsupervised learning approach by Akella S. Narasimha Raju, K. Venkatesh, Ranjith Kumar Gatla, Eswara Prasad Konakalla, Marwa M. Eid, Nataliia Titova, Sherif S. M. Ghoneim, Ramy N. R. Ghaly

“…This framework will incorporate both supervised classification and unsupervised clustering methods to present more understandable and accurate diagnostic results. The method entails several steps with CNN models: ADa-22 and AD-22, transformer networks, and an SVM classifier, all inbuilt. …”
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