Real-Time Multi-Task Deep Learning Model for Polyp Detection, Characterization, and Size Estimation by Phanukorn Sunthornwetchapong, Kasichon Hombubpha, Kasenee Tiankanon, Satimai Aniwan, Pasit Jakkrawankul, Natawut Nupairoj, Peerapon Vateekul, Rungsun Rerknimitr

“…All these three tasks can have an intrapersonal error, which varies among endoscopists. A proven method for enhancing performance is computer-aided detection and a diagnosis system for endoscopists, which tends to be a real-time system. …”
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An Unusual Case of Mandibular Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Intimacy with an Impacted Wisdom Tooth by Johnson Cheung, Ayham Al Afif, Martin Joseph Bullock, Chad Robertson, Robert Hart, Reginald Goodday

“…The patient underwent a surgical removal of the presumed infected third molar of the right mandible, but histopathological analysis of the associated soft tissue unexpectedly yielded squamous cell carcinoma. Given the biopsy-proven diagnosis, the patient received a mandibular resection of the tumor followed by primary reconstruction with a fibular free flap. …”
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Analysis of Seed Vigor Using the Biospeckle Laser Technique by Roberto A. Braga, José Luís Contado, Karina Renostro Ducatti, Edvaldo A. Amaral da Silva

“…Among them, the biological laser speckle phenomenon, rooted in optical interferometry, has proven effective in sensitively detecting and monitoring activity levels in living tissues. …”
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The “Trojan Horse” Approach to Tumor Immunotherapy: Targeting the Tumor Microenvironment by Delia Nelson, Scott Fisher, Bruce Robinson

“…This review summarises how immune events within a tumour can be modified by local approaches, how this can affect systemic antitumor immunity such that distal sites are attacked, and what approaches have been proven most successful so far in animals and patients.…”
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Investigation to Improve the Pool Boiling Heat Transfer Characteristics Using Laser-Textured Copper-Grooved Surfaces by Dharmendra Mani, Suresh Sivan, Hafiz Muhammad Ali, Udaya Kumar Ganesan

“…In addition to the microchannel effect, the grain structuring during the laser machining process creates additional nucleation sites which has proven its effectiveness in improving the pool boiling performance. …”
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Protective Role of Platelets in Myocardial Infarction and Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury by Kornela Hałucha, Alina Rak-Pasikowska, Iwona Bil-Lula

“…Antiplatelet therapies have proven efficacy in the prevention of thrombosis and play a protective role in cardiac IRI. …”
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Allergic Interstitial Nephritis Manifesting as a Striated Nephrogram by Irfan Moinuddin, Erika Bracamonte, Bijin Thajudeen, Amy Sussman, Machaiah Madhrira, James Costello

“…We describe a biopsy proven case of allergic interstitial nephritis which manifested on contrast enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) as a striated nephrogram. …”
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A Lifecycle Analysis of a Floating Power Plant Using Biomethane as a Drop-In Fuel for Cold Ironing of Vessels at Anchorage by George Mallouppas, Angelos Ktoris, Elias Ar. Yfantis, Sotiris Petrakides, Marios Drousiotis

“…This article presents a pragmatic solution for cold ironing for vessels at anchorage with proven lower GHG emissions with the exception of increased CO emissions, therefore the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.…”
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Effect of a home-based physical rehabilitation program via virtual reality on the functional outcomes of frail older adults: a quasi-experimental study by Doaa Mohamed Zein El-AbdeenMohamed, Heba Noshy Abd EL-Aziz Mohamed, Soad Hassan Abd Elhameed

“…No improvements were observed in the control group, we anticipate a decrease in frailty index, and increase in standing balance, reinforcing the proven benefits of the exercise in this vulnerable population.…”
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Exploration and Coordination of Complementary Multirobot Teams in a Hunter-and-Gatherer Scenario by Mehdi Dadvar, Saeed Moazami, Harley R. Myler, Hassan Zargarzadeh

“…Finally, it is statistically proven that the overall workload is distributed equally for each type of agent which ensures that the proposed solution is not biased to a particular agent and all agents behave analogously under similar characteristics.…”
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Feminine fox, not so feminine box: constraints on linguistic relativity effects for grammatical and conceptual gender by James Brand, Mikuláš Preininger, Adam Kříž, Markéta Ceháková

“…The influence of grammatical gender on conceptual representations of gender has proven to be a controversial topic in the linguistic relativity literature, with empirical evidence in support of the Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis being highly task and context-dependent, as well as being modulated by the type of items being investigated (animates/inanimates). …”
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The Comparison and Modeling of the Driving Factors of Urban Expansion for Thirty-Five Big Cities in the Three Regions in China by Tian Guangjin, Xu Xinliang, Liu Xiaojuan, Kong Lingqiang

“…Through the panel analysis, population growth, road construction, salary increment per capita, and secondary industry product increment were proven to be the major driving factors for national-scale urban expansion. …”
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An Update on Less Invasive and Endoscopic Techniques Mimicking the Effect of Bariatric Surgery by Froukje J. Verdam, Ruben Schouten, Jan Willem Greve, Ger H. Koek, Nicole D. Bouvy

“…For the morbidly obese population (BMI 35–50 kg/m2), bariatric surgery has proven to be the most effective treatment to achieve significant and sustained weight loss, with concomitant positive effects on the metabolic syndrome. …”
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Three-Dimensional Microwave Imaging for Concealed Weapon Detection Using Range Stacking Technique by Weixian Tan, Pingping Huang, Zengshu Huang, Yaolong Qi, Wenqin Wang

“…Three-dimensional (3D) microwave imaging has been proven to be well suited for concealed weapon detection application. …”
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Recent Advances in Fiber-Optic Sensors for the Detection of Inorganic Acidic Gases by Lingnan Kong, Yuanke Gong, Xiaoyu Zhong, Yang Liu, Bo Wan, Quanhua Xie, Yuanyuan He, Xiaoling Peng, Haixing Chang, Dengjie Zhong, Huiling Liu, Nianbing Zhong

“…In particular, fiber-optic sensors have proven to be very useful for the in-situ detection and distributed monitoring of multiple gas parameters. …”
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Antinociceptive Effect of Rat D-Serine Racemase Inhibitors, L-Serine-O-Sulfate, and L-Erythro-3-Hydroxyaspartate in an Arthritic Pain Model by Claudio Laurido, Alejandro Hernández, Teresa Pelissier, Luis Constandil

“…L-serine-O-sulfate (LSOS) and L-erythro-3-hydroxyaspartate (LEHA), among others, have proven to be effective in reducing the D-serine levels in culture cells. …”
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Digital twin of a large-aspect-ratio Rayleigh–Bénard experiment: role of thermal boundary conditions, measurement errors and uncertainties by Philipp P. Vieweg, Theo Käufer, Christian Cierpka, Jörg Schumacher

“…Albeit laboratory experiments and numerical simulations have proven themselves successful in enhancing our understanding of long-living large-scale flow structures in horizontally extended Rayleigh–Bénard convection, some discrepancies with respect to their size and induced heat transfer remain. …”
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Comprehensive study on impact of hydrogen peroxide decomposition on the crucial parameters of OSM-type energetic materials by Mateusz Polis, Agnieszka Stolarczyk, Konrad Szydło, Magdalena Fabin, Mateusz Pytlik, Barbara Lisiecka, Tomasz Jarosz

“…In addition, it has been proven that rate of decomposition of HP significantly affects the detonation parameters of OSM-type energetic materials. …”
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A Nonseminomatous Germ Cell Tumor Presenting as a Mixed Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis by Gabriel Cojuc-Konigsberg, Isabel Natera-Comte, Blanca E. López Graciano, Luis Gerardo Mosqueda López, José Alonso Ávila-Rojo, Braulio Martínez, Juan C. Ramírez-Sandoval

“…An MCS diagnosis was confirmed by the presence of cryoglobulins (6%) with polyclonal IgM and IgG components and biopsy proven leukocytoclastic vasculitis. Concomitantly, a stage IIIC (TxNxM1bS1) germ tumor with marked elevation of serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (2764 mUI/mL) was diagnosed. …”
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Update on the Role of Cannabinoid Receptors after Ischemic Stroke by Luciano S. A. Capettini, Silvia Q. Savergnini, Rafaela F. da Silva, Nikos Stergiopulos, Robson A. S. Santos, François Mach, Fabrizio Montecucco

“…Given its potent anti-inflammatory activities on circulating leukocytes, the CB2 activation has been proven to produce protective effects against acute poststroke inflammation. …”
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