Bridging One Health: Computational design of a multi-epitope messenger RNA vaccine for cross-species immunization against Nipah virus by Edward C. Banico, Ella Mae Joy S. Sira, Lauren Emily Fajardo, Fredmoore L. Orosco

“…This study was computationally designed to evaluate a multi-epitope messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine targeting NiV for human and swine immunization. Materials and Methods: B and T lymphocyte epitopes were identified from NiV structural proteins using multiple epitope prediction tools. …”
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Virtual NBI image synthesis using stable diffusion for enhanced recognition of early gastric cancer: a technical validation study by Changda Lei, Xiuji Kan, Yifan Ouyang, Yutong Mei, Yunbo Guo, Kaicheng Hong, Junbo Li, Bilin Wang, Rui Li

“…We aim to realize the conversion of white light endoscopy (WLE) images into virtual narrow band imaging (Vir–NBI) images using stable diffusion.Methods Endoscopic images were retrospectively collected from 325 patients who underwent endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). …”
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Global prevalence of spondyloarthritis in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Jean Joel Bigna, Sabrina Hamroun, Edem Allado, Anthony Moussu, Aurore Camier, Bruno Chenuel, Aghiles Hamroun

“…Therefore, through a global systematic review and meta-analysis, the current study aims to investigate the prevalence of SpA and human leucocyte antigen B27 (HLAB27) and its association with the risk of SpA in the LMIC population.Methods and analysis We will include cohort, case–control and cross-sectional studies performed among adults (>15 years) living in LMICs. …”
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Efficacy of different pharmaceutical forms of Curcuma longa or curcumin in reducing oral mucositis severity and incidence in cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Pedro de Padua G. Amatto, Lucas Chaves, Suzelei de Castro França, José Carlos Tavares Carvalho, Fabio Carmona, Ana Maria Soares Pereira, Ana Maria Soares Pereira

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of various pharmaceutical formulations of C. longa or curcumin in reducing the OM severity, incidence and associated pain in patients undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy for cancer.MethodsThis systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines, registered in PROSPERO (#CRD42024504111). …”
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Our experience of intraocular foreign bodies endovitreal removal when operating severe penetrating eye wounds by N.V. Mashchenko, A.Yu. Khudyakov, O.V. Kolenko, E.L. Sorokin

“…To evaluate efficiency and safety of transvitreal removal of intraocular foreign bodies (IOFB) when performing vitrectomy after penetrating eye injuries. Material and methods. 12 patients (12 eyes) with penetrating ocular trauma with IOFB were included in this study. …”
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How Does the Mandible Age? Comprehensive Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Shape Analysis in the White Population by Sara M. Hussein, MD, Jess D. Rames, MD, MEng, Abdallah A. Shehab, MD, Alexandre M. Pazelli, MD, Victoria A. Sears, MS, Adam J. Wentworth, MS, Jonathan M. Morris, MD, Basel A. Sharaf, MD, DDS, FACS

“…Here, we utilize artificial intelligence and advanced 3-dimensional (3D) analysis to elucidate mandibular aging patterns in male and female subjects. Methods:. A retrospective analysis of facial computed tomography scans in White patients was conducted, categorizing subjects into 3 age groups (20–79 y) and stratifying them by sex. …”
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Comparative study of dexamethasone versus dexmedetomidine as adjuvants to 0.25% bupivacaine in transversus abdominis plane block for post-operative analgesia in lower segment cesar... by Padma Amar Vishal, Srikar Madugula, Bhavani P

“…Materials and Methods: A randomized, single-blinded study included 60 parturients (American Society of Anesthesiologists) undergoing LSCS under spinal anesthesia. …”
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End-to-End Horse Gait Classification in Uncontrolled Environments Using Inertial Sensors by Mahaut Gerard, Sandrine Hanne-Poujade, Guillaume Dubois, Henry Chateau, Neila Mezghani

“…Veterinarians typically investigate horses’ lameness through visual examination at separate gaits (walk, trot, gallop). …”
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Distribution and Characteristics of Blackwater Rivers and Streams of the Contiguous United States by Joseph E. Flotemersch, Karen A. Blocksom, Alan T. Herlihy, Philip R. Kaufmann, Richard M. Mitchell, David V. Peck

“…Research needs that may increase our understanding and management of blackwaters include development of an operational definition that includes a classification framework and reference conditions for different blackwater types, identification of stressors and their associated dynamics that negatively impact blackwater systems, and development of data‐driven, consistent, and repeatable assessment methods, including development of targets, protective of unique conditions in blackwater rivers and streams.…”
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VR Vertigo Level Classification Using a Multi-Dimensional Taylor Network Approach by Ziyan Wang, Ying Yan, Jun Cai, Chengcheng Hua, Na Liu, Qi Chen, Ming Li, Danxu Zhang

“…Therefore, rapid assessment of the VR vertigo levels becomes crucial. Deep learning methods can accurately diagnose vertigo levels, but due to the complex structure and high computational requirements of these deep models, they may not fully meet the need for speed. …”
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COVID‐19‐Associated Cytotoxic Lesions of the Corpus Callosum in Chinese Patients: A Retrospective Study by Chenyi Wan, Menghua Li, Yanyan Yu, Si Luo, Daojun Hong, Meihong Zhou, Yu Zhu

“…This study aimed to investigate the neurological features of COVID‐19‐associated CLOCCs and gain insights into their underlying pathophysiology. Methods A retrospective evaluation was conducted on patients with COVID‐19‐associated CLOCCs admitted to our neurological diseases unit. …”
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A Preliminary Study to Evaluate Recovery in Environmental Microplastic Analysis by İrem Öztürk, Dilara Cinci, Fatma Nur Eraslan, Mansoor Ahmad Bhat, Eftade O. Gaga, Kadir Gedik

“…In studies focusing on the occurrence, levels, and distribution of MPs, there is a need for recovery studies since certified reference materials or standard methods have not yet been established for quality assurance in analyses. …”
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Structural alterations in occipital cortices in trigeminal neuralgia: a voxel- and surface-based morphometric MRI study by Francesca Caramia, Antonio Di Renzo, Marco Fiorelli, Gianfranco De Stefano, Giulia Di Stefano, Maddalena Boccia, Maria Giulia Tullo, Gaia Cartocci, Costanza Gianni, Andrea Truini

“…Abstract Background To investigate gray matter structural alterations in patients with primary trigeminal neuralgia (TN) using voxel-based and surface-based morphometry, and to explore potential associations with clinical and neuroanatomical variables. Methods Thirty-eight patients with primary TN and twenty-six age-matched healthy controls underwent high-resolution 3 T MRI. …”
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Effect of Preoperative Zoledronic Acid Administration on Pain Intensity after Percutaneous Vertebroplasty for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures by Weiran Hu, Hongqiang Wang, Xinge Shi, Yuepeng Song, Guangquan Zhang, Shuai Xing, Kai Zhang, Yanzheng Gao

“…This study aimed to compare and analyze the effect of preoperative zoledronic acid (ZOL) administration on pain intensity after percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) for osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF). Methods. The study included 242 patients with OVCFs who underwent PVP in our hospital between January 2015 and June 2018. …”
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Increasing target engagement via customized electrode positioning for personalized transcranial electrical stimulation: A biophysical modeling study by Griffin Rodgers, Mahyar Joodaki, Alois Hopf, Emiliano Santarnecchi, Raphael Guzman, Bert Müller, Bekim Osmani

“…Objective: Here, we explore the potential benefits of flexible electrode positioning with 3D-printed neurostimulator caps. Methods: We modeled 10 healthy subjects and simulated montages targeting the left angular gyrus, which is relevant for restoring memory functions impaired by Alzheimer's disease. …”
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Temporal consistency of behavior trait measurements in guide dogs by Emma K. Hilby, Aaron Rendahl, Jane Russenberger, Jane Russenberger, Madeline Zimmermann, Madeline Zimmermann, James R. Mickelson, Molly E. McCue

“…We grouped BCL evaluations by two methods, factor analysis, and trainer-defined groups, and summarized groupings of behavior in two ways, using mean and lowest scores. …”
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Faricimab versus the standard of care for neovascular age-related macular degeneration in Italy: an indirect treatment comparison by Carlotta Galeone, Federica Turati, Massimo Nicolò, Mariacristina Parravano, Stela Vujosevic, Laura Bianchino, Emilia Sicari, Paolo Lanzetta

“…Objectives: To assess through an indirect treatment comparison (ITC) the potential benefit of faricimab over the anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) real-life scenario, hereby defined standard of care (SoC), in Italy, that is, aflibercept, bevacizumab, and ranibizumab, in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) naïve to any anti-VEGF treatment. Methods: Individual patient-level data from the phase III clinical trials TENAYA and LUCERNE (faricimab cohort) and the real-world study RADIANCE (RADIANCE cohort) were used. …”
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The correlation between Th17/Treg immune dysregulation and the disease severity in chronic spontaneous urticaria patients by Xiaojing Yang, Leigang Chen, Shining Wang, Yuanhui Wu, Xiangzhao Zhou, Zhaoying Meng

“…This study aimed to investigate the correlation between serum Th17/Treg immune dysregulation and the severity of CSU in patients. Methods Clinical baseline data of 120 CSU patients and matched healthy controls were recorded. …”
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Awareness and Attitude Toward Artificial Intelligence Among Medical Students and Pathology Trainees: Survey Study by Anwar Rjoop, Mohammad Al-Qudah, Raja Alkhasawneh, Nesreen Bataineh, Maram Abdaljaleel, Moayad A Rjoub, Mustafa Alkhateeb, Mohammad Abdelraheem, Salem Al-Omari, Omar Bani-Mari, Anas Alkabalan, Saoud Altulaih, Iyad Rjoub, Rula Alshimi

“…MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study that used a web-based survey composed of a closed-ended questionnaire. …”
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Magnetic resonance evaluation of rotator cuff healing after surgical repair of large and massive lesions using the load-sharing rip-stop construct: encouraging results by Raul Meyer Kautsky, MD, Benno Ejnisman, MD, PhD, Juarez Leite Junior, MD, Eduardo Antônio de Figueiredo, MD, PhD, Ricardo Azeredo Costa, MD, Jair Simmer Filho, MSc, MD

“…These patients often present with retracted lesions, limited mobility, poor-quality tissues prone to tearing, medial tears, and/or insufficient bone quality (osteopenia or osteoporosis). Methods: Retrospective evaluation of patients aged > 55 years who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair due to retracted tears (that after appropriate releases, it was not possible to cover more than 50% of the tendon footprint on the greater tuberosity upon rotator cuff traction), operated between 2014 and 2022, using the LSRS technique, and who underwent a minimum follow-up of 1 year, including postoperative MRI assessment. …”
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