Optimizing nation-wide locations of dialysis centers: a geographic information system-based approach to improve healthcare accessibility and availability by Hanna Schroeder, Chen Namimi-Halevi, Osnat Luxenburg, Ayelet Grinbaum Arizon, Zach Tagar, Michal Bromberg, Vered H. Eisenberg

“…This study aims to enhance equity in dialysis care by utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to optimize facility placement through data-driven decision-making. Methods This cross-sectional study analyzed national data from 5,961 hemodialysis patients across 76 dialysis centers in Israel. …”
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EMG-based body–machine interface for targeted trunk muscle activation by Carolina Correia, Andrea Bandini, Silvestro Micera, Sara Moccia

“…However, research on BoMIs for trunk rehabilitation is limited, and current methods often lack precision in addressing trunk muscle deficits. …”
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Exploring the feasibility of integrating ultra‐high field magnetic resonance imaging neuroimaging with multimodal artificial intelligence for clinical diagnostics by Yifan Yuan, Kaitao Chen, Youjia Zhu, Yang Yu, Mintao Hu, Ying‐Hua Chu, Yi‐Cheng Hsu, Jie Hu, Qi Yue, Mianxin Liu

“…Concurrently, the application of multimodal AI to medical images enables interactive imaging‐based diagnostic conversation. Methods In this paper, we systematically investigate the capacity and feasibility of applying the existing advanced multimodal AI model ChatGPT‐4V to 7T MRI under the context of brain tumors. …”
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MOG positive primary autoimmune meningitis mimicking tuberculous meningitis: a case series by Anand Kumar, Vivek Nambiar, Sudheeran Kannoth, Siby Gopinath, Annamma Mathai, Tejas Shivarthi, Mahima Sriram, Muddana Nikhilesh, Saraf Udit Umesh, Gopikrishnan Unnikrishnan, Meena Thevarkalam

“…We aim to identify the patients with MOG IgG antibody positivity who were initially misdiagnosed and treated as tuberculous meningitis (TBM).Methods A retrospective cross-sectional study conducted in the Neuroimmunology Laboratory and Department of Neurology of Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India between June 2018 and December 2023. …”
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Procedural pain management in an academic emergency department, a pilot study by Irvan J. Bubic, Sidra L. Speaker, Christopher J. Coyne, Jessica C. Oswald

“…Background: Pain is the leading cause of Emergency Department (ED) visits and untreated acute pain can frequently transition to chronic pain. (1,2) A 2020 pilot study showed that an ED-physician-led procedural pain management program reduced pain. (3) Objectives: Our objective was to determine the feasibility and usefulness of a Mobile ED (MED) Pain Management program led by a dual-trained Pain Management and Emergency physician. Methods: We included adult patients who visited the ED at a large academic hospital between October 26th and November 17th, 2020. …”
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α-Lipoic acid mitigates age-related macular degeneration via ferroptosis: integrative multi-omics and network pharmacology by Yaqiong Zhang, Yaqiong Zhang, Yuanyuan Chen, Chenglin Sun, Fang Li, Yin Shen, Yin Shen

“…BackgroundAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss among the elderly. α-Lipoic acid (ALA), a naturally occurring antioxidant and iron-chelator, has shown potential in modulating ferroptosis, but its mechanism in AMD remains unclear.MethodsNetwork pharmacology, transcriptomic profiling, and machine learning were used to identify potential molecular targets of ALA in AMD. …”
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Breast neuroendocrine neoplasms — characteristics in contrast-enhanced mammography by Agnieszka Niewiadomska, Anna Grażyńska, Violetta Rosiek, Mateusz Winder, Joanna Szczudło-Chraścina, Michał Hrapkowicz, Anna Barczyk-Gutkowska, Aleksandra Kuźbińska, Katarzyna Steinhof-Radwańska

“…MATERIAL AND METHODS: The histories of patients who, between 2015 and 2023, underwent CEM and core needle biopsy/postoperative histopathological examination confirming the nature of the lesion were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Diabetes and Cataracts Development—Characteristics, Subtypes and Predictive Modeling Using Machine Learning in Romanian Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study by Adriana Ivanescu, Simona Popescu, Adina Braha, Bogdan Timar, Teodora Sorescu, Sandra Lazar, Romulus Timar, Laura Gaita

“…<i>Materials and Methods:</i> This study included 201 participants with cataracts (47.6% women and 52.4% men), of whom 105 also had diabetes. …”
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Identification of regions maintaining atrial fibrillation through cycle length and cycle length gradient mapping by Masafumi Shimojo, Yasuya Inden, Satoshi Yanagisawa, Ryota Yamauchi, Kei Hiramatsu, Tomoya Iwawaki, Masaya Tachi, Shun Kondo, Takayuki Goto, Yukiomi Tsuji, Toyoaki Murohara

“…Abstract Background Visualizing the specific regions where atrial fibrillation (AF) is maintained is crucial for effective treatment, but it remains challenging in clinical practice. …”
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Knowledge domain and emerging trends in medication literacy research from 2003 to 2024: a scientometric and bibliometric analysis using CiteSpace and VOSviewer by Penghong Deng, Xiaoxia Liu, Caiyun Li, Caiyun Li, Xingping Zhu, Junli Cui, Ping Hua, Gang Chen

“…To delineate major research domains, identify evolving trends, and inform future research priorities, we conducted a scientometric analysis of the scientific literature on ML.MethodsA systematic search was performed to retrieve publications on ML from the Web of Science Core Collection, covering the period from 2003 to 2024. …”
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Thermal ablation in the management of oligometastatic colorectal cancer by Thierry De Baere, Lambros Tselikas, Alexandre Delpla, Charles Roux, Eloi Varin, Adrian Kobe, Steven Yevich, Frederic Deschamps

“…Purpose To review available evidence on thermal ablation of oligometastatic colorectal cancer.Methods Technical and cancer specific considerations for percutaneous image-guided thermal ablation of oligometastatic colorectal metastases in the liver and lung were reviewed. …”
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Enhancing implementation of information and communication technologies for post-discharge care among hospitalized older adult patients: development of a multifaceted implementation... by Dorothy Yingxuan Wang, Eliza Lai-Yi Wong, Annie Wai-Ling Cheung, Zoe Pui-Yee Tam, Kam-Shing Tang, Eng-Kiong Yeoh

“…This study aims to outline the creation of a theory-informed implementation intervention package to enhance the clinical implementation of information and communication technologies for post-discharge self-care among hospitalized older adults. Methods This study systematically applies the Behavior Change Wheel (BCW) approach, involving behavior diagnosis, identification of intervention options, and intervention content selection, informed by conceptual frameworks, empirical data, and relevant literature. …”
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An Internal Limiting Membrane Plug and Gas Endotamponade for Recurrent or Persistent Macular Hole by Fabrizio Giansanti, Ruggero Tartaro, Tomaso Caporossi, Daniela Bacherini, Alfonso Savastano, Francesco Barca, Stanislao Rizzo

“…Average preoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 0.81 logMAR (±0.16 SD) and 20/125 Snellen. …”
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Association between hemoglobin glycation index and poor outcome after endovascular thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke by Yan Yang, Mei Liu, Shungui Huang, Chen Zhu, Guangzong Li, Bin Wang, Xiaojing Luo, Lingwen Zhang, Weizheng Song

“…This study aimed to investigate the association between HGI and the risk of poor outcome after EVT.MethodsWe retrospectively enrolled AIS patients with large vessel occlusion in the anterior circulation treated with EVT from a multicenter study. …”
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Music interferes with expectation-induced pain modulation: a controlled cross-over experimental study by Mélysiane Marcotte, Pierre Rainville, Dan Tcaciuc, Anna Bendas, Todd A. Vogel, Robert Durand, Mathieu Roy, Elham Emami, Nathalie Gosselin

“…This study examines the effects of a standardized musical intervention (Music Care) on pain perception and on pain modulation induced by expectations of low or high pain. Methods:. Healthy participants were tested in an experimental study using a crossover design involving the musical intervention counterbalanced with an active auditory control condition (audiobook) and a silent control condition. …”
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Mental disorders and excess mortality: a systematic review protocol by Julie A Pasco, Michael Berk, Lana J Williams, Mohammadreza Mohebbi, Heli Koivumaa-Honkanen, Amanda L Stuart, Shae E. Quirk, Risto J Honkanen, Jeremi Heikkinen

“…In addition, we seek to understand whether the excess mortality has increased further over time, and if the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the excess mortality in people with mental disorders.Methods A systematic review of cohort studies will be conducted. …”
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Concurrent hysterectomy and umbilical hernia repair via transvaginal notes among morbidly obese patients by Mehmet Mustafa Altintas, Betul Kuru, Hasan Fehmi Küçük, Selcuk Kaya, Emre Mat, Ayhan Cevik

“…We investigate the V-NOTES hysterectomy and concomitant umbilical hernia repairment feasibility and outcomes. Methods: Six morbidly obese patients underwent V-NOTES hysterectomy and concurrent umbilical hernia repair between April 2020 and January 2021. …”
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Clinical and morphometric features in cervical spine pathology in humans and animals by T.O. Andreeva, O.M. Stoyanov, E.M. Mirdjuraev, G.M. Chebotareva, V.I. Kalashnikov, R.S. Vastyanov, V.I. Dariy

“…The purpose of the study was to determine the clinical and morphometric changes of the cervical spine in humans and animals with neck pain based on a clinical and neurological examination, determination of the vertebral body density, their configuration, and ratio for timely correction and prognosis of this patho­logy. Materials and methods. Pain intensity was studied in humans and animals using the adapted visual-analogue scale. …”
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The Outcomes of Combined Anterior-Posterior Neurectomies as a Primary Approach for Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome by Madi El Haj, MD, MS, Shaul Beyth, MD, PhD, Eliad Davidson, Sofia A. Vorobeitchik, Shilo Kramer, MD, Tal Harel, MD, Rami David, MD

“…This study aimed to assess the efficacy of primary combined AP-neurectomies in patients unresponsive to conservative treatment. Methods:. A retrospective review was conducted from January 2019 to January 2023, including 26 patients diagnosed with ACNES, who underwent primary combined AP-neurectomies after failed conservative treatment. …”
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The impact of scaling up cervical cancer screening and treatment services among women living with HIV in Kenya: a modelling study by Timothy B Hallett, Hugo de Vuyst, Pablo Noel Perez-Guzman, Michael Hoonbae Chung, Shona Dalal, Kennedy K Mutai, Karanja Muthoni, Bartilol Kigen, Nduku Kilonzo, Mikaela Smit

“…Introduction We aimed to quantify health outcomes and programmatic implications of scaling up cervical cancer (CC) screening and treatment options for women living with HIV in care aged 18–65 in Kenya.Methods Mathematical model comparing from 2020 to 2040: (1) visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) and cryotherapy (Cryo); (2) VIA and Cryo or loop excision electrical procedure (LEEP), as indicated; (3) human papillomavirus (HPV)-DNA testing and Cryo or LEEP; and (4) enhanced screening technologies (either same-day HPV-DNA testing or digitally enhanced VIA) and Cryo or LEEP. …”
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