Multimodal deep learning with MUF-net for noninvasive WHO/ISUP grading of renal cell carcinoma using CEUS and B-mode ultrasound by Yixin Zhu, Ji Wu, Qiongxian Long, Yan Li, Hao Luo, Lu Pang, Lin Zhu, Hui Luo

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to develop and validate a multimodal deep learning model that utilizes preoperative grayscale and contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) video data for noninvasive WHO/ISUP nuclear grading of renal cell carcinoma (RCC).MethodsIn this dual-center retrospective study, CEUS videos from 100 patients with RCC collected between June 2012 and June 2021 were analyzed. …”
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Regional caries data availability in Saudi Arabia: Impact of socioeconomic factors and research potential by Asim Al-Ansari, Maha El Tantawi, Mohamed Mehaina, Muhanad Alhareky, Shazia Sadaf, Jehan AlHumaid, Adel AlAgl, Fahad Al-Harbi

“…The present study assessed (1) caries data availability in the administrative regions of Saudi Arabia and (2) factors associated with this availability. Methods: We collected caries data in the period 2008–2018 in Saudi Arabia (outcome variable). …”
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Possibilities of Complex Ultrasound Examination in the Assessment of Hemodynamic and Structural Features of Retinal Capillary Hemangioma by V. V. Neroev, T. N. Kiseleva, P. A. Ilyukhin, K. A. Ramazanova, M. A. Ryabina, A. Y. Novikova

“…Purpose: to study the possibilities of complex ultrasound examination in the assessment of hemodynamic and structural features of retinal capillary hemangioma (RCH).Patients and methods. 26 patients (35 eyes) with RCHs at the age of 11 to 53 years (mean 26.6 ± 9.4 years) were examined. …”
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Evaluating anti-MRSA antibiotic stewardship with a focus on trends in consumption and resistance in a tertiary hospital in Alexandria, Egypt from 2019 to 2023 by Ehab Elmongui, Adel Zaki, Amel Elsheredy, Asmaa Abd Elhameed

“…This study examines the relative consumption of Linezolid (Reserve antibiotic) versus Vancomycin and Teicoplanin (Watch antibiotics) for MRSS, comparing trends with resistance patterns to optimize antibiotic use and combat AMR. Methods This observational retrospective study analyzed trends in the consumption of Vancomycin, Linezolid, and Teicoplanin among all patients admitted to a tertiary hospital in Alexandria, Egypt from January 2019 to December 2023. …”
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Clinical Outcomes of Transcatheter Arterial Embolization after Failed Endoscopic Intervention for Acute Non-Variceal Bleeding Associated with Benign Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases by Sang Yoon Kim, Su Jin Kim, Ayoung Lee, Kichul Yoon, Jun Young Park, Ju Yup Lee, Jae Myung Park

“…We investigated clinical outcomes of TAE for non-variceal bleeding from benign UGI diseases uncontrolled with endoscopic intervention. Methods This retrospective study performed between 2017 and 2021 across four South Korean hospitals. …”
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Experimental determination and theoretical calculation for CO2 liquid-solid phase equilibrium in PLNG by Zihe LI, Jianlu ZHU, Qing MIAO, Feng YAN, Xin OUYANG, Chaofei NIE, Hui HAN, Yuxing LI

“…Understanding the liquidsolid phase equilibrium mechanism of CO2 in PLNG is crucial for determining the gas-mass treatment indicators of PLNG. Methods A novel liquid-solid phase equilibrium test setup was designed and built with visualization and continuous sampling functions. …”
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Bretschneider (Custodiol®) and St. Thomas 2 Cardioplegia Solution in Mitral Valve Repair via Anterolateral Right Thoracotomy: A Propensity-Modelled Comparison by Constantin Mork, Luca Koechlin, Thibault Schaeffer, Lena Schoemig, Urs Zenklusen, Brigitta Gahl, Oliver Reuthebuch, Friedrich S. Eckstein, Martin T. R. Grapow

“…Thomas 2 in patients who underwent mitral valve repair via small anterolateral right thoracotomy. Material and Methods. From May 2012 until February 2019, 184 isolated mitral valve procedures for mitral valve repair via anterolateral right thoracotomy were performed using Bretschneider (Custodiol®) cardioplegia (n=123) or St. …”
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Time-dependent changes in corneal biomechanics after small incision lenticule extraction: an in vivo study by Di Zhang, Haixia Zhang, Yan Zheng, Caiyun Fu, Lei Tian, Changbin Zhai, Lin Li

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate the in vivo temporal changes in corneal biomechanical properties following small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE). Methods This retrospective study included 30 myopic patients who underwent SMILE with preoperative and postoperative ocular examinations (at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months) including Pentacam and corneal visualization Scheimpflug technology (Corvis ST) at 5 time points over a 6 months period. …”
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Impact of cannula diameter on pregnancy outcomes after minimally invasive fetal laser surgery in the treatment of twin‐to‐twin transfusion syndrome: A systematic review and meta‐an... by Anouk M. van derSchot, Josee L. vanSteenis, Esther Sikkel, Marc E. A. Spaanderman, Joris vanDrongelen

“…The aim of the study was to determine the impact of cannula size on pregnancy outcomes, with a particular focus on PPROM. Material and methods The protocol was developed and registered in the PROSPERO database under registration number CRD42022333630. …”
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Logic models for the evaluation of complex interventions in public health: lessons learnt from a staged development process by Stephan Voss, Julia Bauer, Michaela Coenen, Caroline Jung-Sievers, Graham Moore, Eva Rehfuess

“…Specifically, we aim to identify advantages and challenges associated with this process, and deduce lessons learnt for staged logic model development and logic model development in general. Methods For the staged logic model development process, a first draft of the logic model was developed at the start of the evaluation. …”
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Controversies in minimally invasive surgery for invasive cervical cancer by O. N. Churuksaeva, L. A. Kolomiets, A. L. Chernyshova, A. B. Villert, M. O. Ochirov, Yu. M. Trushchuk, A. A. Maltseva, L. A. Tashireva

“…The aim of the study was to evaluate the immediate and long-term treatment outcomes in patients with invasive cervical cancer who underwent radical hysterectomy via laparotomy compared to those who underwent minimally invasive surgery. Material and methods. Treatment outcomes of 91 patients with invasive carvical cancer were analyzed. …”
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Evaluation of feeding difficulties using videofluoroscopic swallow study and swallowing therapy in infants and children by Yun Chou, Lan-Wan Wang, Chien-Jen Lin, Lin-Yu Wang, Wen-Hui Tsai, Mei-Ju Ko

“…Videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) is a useful tool for real-time visualization of the swallowing process and airway aspiration. …”
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Emerging Healthcare Technologies in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: 75 Years of Evolution by Irina Florina CHERCIU HARBIYELI, Elena Daniela BURTEA, Vlad IOVANESCU, Dan Nicolae FLORESCU, Ion ROGOVEANU, Dan Ionut GHEONEA, Adrian SAFTOIU

“… Introduction: Over the past 75 years, gastrointestinal endoscopy (GIE) has undergone remarkable transformative advancements that continue to shape its future. Material and Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted to gather relevant studies on emerging technologies in GIE. …”
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Approach to automating viral genome assembly by Ms Anastasiia Paremskaia, Dr Andrei Deviatkin, Dr Pavel Volchkov

“…We demonstrated the effectiveness of this approach using IAV as an example, which confirms its applicability to any other viruses when an appropriate database is available. Methods: A representative database of IAV (n = 872,467) was created for each segment (n = 8) of the IAV based on data obtained from GenBank using the query (txid11320). …”
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Fluorescein sodium for resection of high-grade astrocytoma: A single-center prospective study in Vietnam by Anh Minh Nguyen, Nguyen Thanh Lam, Nguyen Duc Vu, Hoa Viet Nguyen, Nguyen Phan Thanh Tu, Dang Cao Son

“…Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of using fluorescein sodium (FS) with the YELLOW 560 nm filter as an adjunct in the resection of high-grade astrocytomas. Methods: Between October 2019 and October 2023, 62 patients diagnosed with high-grade astrocytoma were prospectively enrolled. …”
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Integrating geographic information systems into veterinary education within the one health framework: an interdisciplinary approach by Antonio Contreras, Víctor Cuevas, Jorge Rivera-Gomis, Jorge Rivera-Gomis, Antonio Sánchez, Pelayo Acevedo, Joaquin Vicente

“…This gap limits the ability of veterinary students to effectively utilize spatial data in their future professional practice.MethodsTo address this educational shortfall, we implemented a teaching innovation project at the University of Murcia, aimed at incorporating GIS training into veterinary education. …”
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Collaborative networks in community-based health and social care services: insights from Blackpool and the Fylde Coast (United Kingdom) by Kristof Santa, Zsofia Boda, Buket Kara, Jörg Huber, Heather Catt, Barbara Mezes

“…The study used social network analysis (SNA) to investigate collaboration patterns between organizations to identify key characteristics and areas for improved integration. Methods Data were collected from March to June 2023. …”
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A web-based platform for optimizing healthcare resource allocation and workload management using agile methodology and WISN theory by Akash Gajanan Prabhune, P S Karpaga Priya, Rohit Chandra, Ankur Thakur, Viany R Srihari, Sachin S Bhat

“…Objective To develop and validate a web-based system that automates the WISN methodology for healthcare workforce planning. Methods The PRAYOJN platform was developed using an agile methodology, structured over five iterative sprints. …”
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Comparison of regional citrate anticoagulation and nafamostat mesylate anticoagulation during plasma exchange for children at high bleeding risk: a retrospective study by Dan Peng, Zili Cai, Jie He, Wei Duan, Xinping Zhang

“…Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) and nafamostat mesylate (NM) for PE anticoagulation in this patient group. Methods This retrospective study analyzed data from 66 children with high bleeding risk who underwent PE in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of Hunan Children’s Hospital between June 2018 and January 2023. …”
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Application of 3D Printing Technology in Minimally Invasive Pelvic Surgery by Sergey V. Donchenko, Karen A. Egiazaryan, Andrey A. Prokhorov, Aleksey V. Shabunin, Alexander D. Rubtsov, Alexander M. Nemnonov

“…The aim of the study — to evaluate the effectiveness of 3D printing technology during preoperative planning and intraoperative navigation in minimally invasive surgery for pelvic injuries. Methods. This study presents the experience of surgical treatment of 53 patients with various pelvic injuries using 3D technologies. …”
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