Prevalence associations of various risk factors and arterial hypertension in male open urban population (by a one stage epidemiological study) by Е. V. Akimova, M. Yu. Akimov, E. I. Gakova, M. М. Kayumova, V. V. Gafarov, V. A. Kuznetsova

“…For the analysis of AH the data from cardiological screening was used, and surveying by psychosocial methods in algorithms of MONICA-MOPSY.Results. …”
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Detectability of Liver Steatosis and Fibrosis with Transient Elastography and Controlled Attenuation Parameter in Residents of St. Petersburg by V. P. Kovyazina, K. L. Raikhelson, M. K. Prashnova, E. V. Pazenko, L. K. Palgova, E. A. Kondrashina

“…Petersburg warrants improved diagnostic algorithms and routine preventive measures. Transient elastography with the controlled attenuation parameter estimation provides a convenient non-invasive screening for hepatic fibrosis and steatosis.…”
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Identification of novel cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitors from marine natural products. by Abhijit Debnath, Rupa Mazumder, Anil Kumar Singh, Rajesh Kumar Singh

“…These 25 candidates underwent consensus molecular docking using seven distinct algorithms: AutoDockTools 4.2, idock, LeDock, Qvina 2, Smina, AutoDock Vina 1.2.0, PLANTS, and rDock. …”
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The Clinical Significance of the Dense Fine Speckled Immunofluorescence Pattern on HEp-2 Cells for the Diagnosis of Systemic Autoimmune Diseases by Michael Mahler, Marvin J. Fritzler

“…The indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) assay on HEp-2 cells is a commonly used test for the detection of ANA and has been recently recommended as the screening test of choice by a task force of the American College of Rheumatology. …”
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A prospective multicenter randomized controlled trial on artificial intelligence assisted colonoscopy for enhanced polyp detection by Dong Kyun Park, Eui Joo Kim, Jong Pil Im, Hyun Lim, Yun Jeong Lim, Jeong-Sik Byeon, Kyoung Oh Kim, Jun-Won Chung, Yoon Jae Kim

“…Abstract Colon polyp detection and removal via colonoscopy are essential for colorectal cancer screening and prevention. This study aimed to develop a colon polyp detection program based on the RetinaNet algorithm and verify its clinical utility. …”
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A Two-Stage Penalized Logistic Regression Approach to Case-Control Genome-Wide Association Studies by Jingyuan Zhao, Zehua Chen

“…This approach consists of a screening stage and a selection stage. In the screening stage, main-effect and interaction-effect features are screened by using L1-penalized logistic like-lihoods. …”
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Neutrophil extracellular traps-related genes contribute to sepsis-associated acute kidney injury by Tang Shaoqun, Yu Xi, Wang Wei, Luo Yaru, Lei Shaoqing, Qiu Zhen, Yang Yanlin, Sun Qian, Xia Zhongyuan

“…Differentially expressed genes were screened by “limma” package in R. Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator algorithm was applied to identify the hub genes. …”
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Tuberculosis Lesion Segmentation Improvement in X-Ray Images Using Contextual Background Label by Sahasat Khumang, Supaporn Kansomkeat, Wiwatana Tanomkiat, Sathit Intajag

“…To detect PTB at an early stage by screening chest X-Ray (CXR) images for tuberculosis (TB) lesions, we propose a semantic segmentation scheme that uses a deep learning algorithm. …”
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Collaborative Optimization Planning Method for Distribution Network Considering “Hydropower, Photovoltaic, Storage, and Charging” by Jinlin Liao, Jia Lin, Guilian Wu, Sudan Lai

“…The power output curve of a typical day is obtained using the K-means clustering algorithm and the hierarchical analysis method. The non-dominated sorting genetic algorithms II (NSGA-II) with elite strategy is used to solve the multi-objective model to obtain the Pareto solution set. …”
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Selective Cleaning Enhances Machine Learning Accuracy for Drug Repurposing: Multiscale Discovery of MDM2 Inhibitors by Mohammad Firdaus Akmal, Ming Wah Wong

“…The optimized model was integrated with structure-based virtual screening via molecular docking to prioritize repurposing candidate compounds. …”
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Semi-analytical BEM-FEM analysis of SDCM wall as passive wave barrier in saturated soil by Xiang Zhu, Gang Shi, Xinjun Gao, Hao Zhang, Song Wang, Guangyun Gao

“…And the model incorporates a parallel SPMD algorithm for efficiency and addresses corner discontinuities using a multi-value-node method. …”
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LncRNAs regulates cell death in osteosarcoma by Ping’an Zou, Zhiwei Tao, Zhengxu Yang, Tao Xiong, Zhi Deng, Qincan Chen, Li Niu

“…Three machine learning algorithms—Support Vector Machine, Random Forest, and Generalized Linear Model—were utilized to select feature genes. …”
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Canadian Thoracic Society Recommendations for Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – 2008 Update – Highlights for Primary Care by Denis E O’Donnell, Paul Hernandez, Alan Kaplan, Shawn Aaron, Jean Bourbeau, Darcy Marciniuk, Meyer Balter, Gordon Ford, Andre Gervais, Yves Lacasse, Francois Maltais, Jeremy Road, Graeme Rocker, Don Sin, Tasmin Sinuff, Nha Voduc

“…Three key messages contained in the update are: use targeted screening spirometry to establish a diagnosis and initiate prompt management (including smoking cessation) of mild COPD; improve dyspnea and activity limitation in stable COPD using new evidence-based treatment algorithms; and understand the importance of preventing and managing acute exacerbations, particularly in moderate to severe disease.…”
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Real-World Parkinson’s Hand Tremor Detection Using Ensemble Learning Techniques by Sungwook Hur, Jieming Zhang, Moon-Hyun Kim, Tai-Myoung Chung

“…Our method enables more accurate detection of subtle tremor patterns in real-world conditions compared to conventional methods. …”
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Immunotyping of thyroid cancer for clinical outcomes and implications by Jin Xu, Zhen Luo, Dayong Xu, Mujing Ke, Cheng Tan

“…Furthermore, the prognostic model’s utility in predicting immunotherapy response was analyzed. …”
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Application of Data Mining Technology on Surveillance Report Data of HIV/AIDS High-Risk Group in Urumqi from 2009 to 2015 by Dandan Tang, Man Zhang, Jiabo Xu, Xueliang Zhang, Fang Yang, Huling Li, Li Feng, Kai Wang, Yujian Zheng

“…The goal of this study was to use four data mining algorithms to establish the identification model of HIV infection and compare their predictive performance. …”
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Prevalence of tuberculosis, HIV and respiratory symptoms in two Zambian communities: implications for tuberculosis control in the era of HIV. by Helen Ayles, Albertus Schaap, Amos Nota, Charalambos Sismanidis, Ruth Tembwe, Petra De Haas, Monde Muyoyeta, Nulda Beyers, Peter Godfrey-Faussett for the ZAMSTAR Study Team

“…Epidemiological studies can inform screening algorithms for both detection and prevention of active tuberculosis.…”
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Defining disease phenotypes using national linked electronic health records: a case study of atrial fibrillation. by Katherine I Morley, Joshua Wallace, Spiros C Denaxas, Ross J Hunter, Riyaz S Patel, Pablo Perel, Anoop D Shah, Adam D Timmis, Richard J Schilling, Harry Hemingway

“…<h4>Results</h4>The phenotype algorithm incorporated 286 codes: 201 Read, 63 BNF, 18 ICD-10, and four OPCS-4. …”
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Neutrophil- and Endothelial Cell-Derived Extracellular Microvesicles Are Promising Putative Biomarkers for Breast Cancer Diagnosis by Thayse Batista Moreira, Marina Malheiros Araújo Silvestrini, Ana Luiza de Freitas Magalhães Gomes, Kerstin Kapp Rangel, Álvaro Percínio Costa, Matheus Souza Gomes, Laurence Rodrigues do Amaral, Olindo Assis Martins-Filho, Paulo Guilherme de Oliveira Salles, Letícia Conceição Braga, Andréa Teixeira-Carvalho

“…Machine learning approaches were employed to determine the performance of MVs to identify BC and to propose BC classifier algorithms. <b>Results:</b> Patients with BC had more neutrophil- and endothelial cell-derived MVs than controls before treatment. …”
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The use of patient-reported outcome measures to improve patient-related outcomes – a systematic review by Joshua M. Bonsel, Ademola J. Itiola, Anouk S. Huberts, Gouke J. Bonsel, Hannah Penton

“…Conclusions The use of PROMs at the individual level has matured considerably. Monitoring/screening applications seem promising particularly for diseases for which treatment algorithms rely on the experienced symptom burden by patients. …”
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