Improved CKD classification based on explainable artificial intelligence with extra trees and BBFS by Ahmed M. Elshewey, Enas Selem, Amira Hassan Abed

“…Abstract Chronic kidney disease is a persistent ailment marked by the gradual decline of kidney function. Its classification primarily relies on the estimated glomerular filtration rate and the existence of kidney damage. …”
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AI-powered spatiotemporal imputation and prediction of chlorophyll-a concentration in coastal ecosystems by Fan Zhang, Hiusuet Kung, Fa Zhang, Can Yang, Jianping Gan

“…STIMP reduced the imputation mean absolute error (MAE) by 45.90–81.39% compared with the data interpolating empirical orthogonal function method in geoscience and by 8.92–43.04% against leading AI methods. …”
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Combining Convolutional Neural Networks for Fungi Classification by Anuruk Prommakhot, Jakkree Srinonchat

“…These components collaborate harmoniously via the concatenate function in the feature mapping process. In that order, the experimental findings demonstrate notable training accuracies, namely 91.89%, 98.24%, 98.49%, and 98.92%. …”
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May-Hegglin anomaly associated nephropathy: Case series by Matthew D Nguyen, Gayathri Dileep, Marrey Quizon, Vu Nguyen, Arif Nihat Demirci, Ramy Hanna

“…She is currently on a regimen of methotrexate, Xeljanz, and IVIG for her rheumatological diseases. Her kidney function has remained stable on Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEi) with hydrochlorothiazide and as needed loop diuretics for edema. …”
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Pathophysiology and potential treatment modalities in women with recurrent urinary tract infection by Wei-Ju Liao, Yuan-Hong Jiang, Jia-Fong Jhang, Sheng-Fu Chen, Yu Khun Lee, Cheng-Ling Lee, Tien-Lin Chang, Hann-Chorng Kuo

“…LUTD affects bladder function and structure, thereby contributing to urinary urgency, frequency, and incontinence, which, in turn, increases the risk of recurrent infections due to impaired urothelial defense mechanisms. …”
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Atypical clinical manifestations and genotype-phenotype correlations of neurofibromatosis type 1 by R. N. Mustafin

“…Therefore, the role of modifier genes and epigenetic factors in the pathogenesis of NF1 is assumed, since the neurofibromin protein has a complex structure with several functional domains. It has been shown that the severity of the tumor syndrome is influenced by the methylation characteristics of NF1 gene and adjacent areas. in addition, NF1 gene is associated with a variety of microRNAs. therefore, targeted therapy aimed at specific non-coding RNAs to restore normal expression of NF1 gene can become a promising treatment for NF1.…”
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Cultural adaptation of the polish version of the brief pain inventory short form among the elderly by Iwona Repka, Piotr Brzyski, Patrycja Zurzycka, Ilona Kuźmicz, Grażyna Puto

“…Raykow’s Rho for the individual subscales was estimated at 0.78 for severity subscale, 0.66 for affective disturbances involving sleep and 0.82 excluding it, and 0.86 for activity-related difficulties. The Brief Pain Inventory-Short Form (BPI-SF), despite differences in psychometric properties with respect to the original results, may be applicable in monitoring the intensity of chronic non-cancer pain (pain associated with the musculoskeletal system and neuropathic pain) among the elderly as well as in the verification of functional status in daily clinical practice. …”
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A Pilot Study on the Freelisting Method Among Adolescents with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: Feasibility, Acceptability and Study Findings by Sabrina Gmuca, Dori Abel, Mackenzie McGill, Daneka Stryker, Eda Akpek, Whitney Eriksen, Pamela F. Weiss, Peter F. Cronholm

“…<b>Results</b>: In this predominantly female population, resilience levels were low to moderate, and on average, participants had moderate pain intensity and functional disability. The freelisting exercise was feasible and acceptable among females, with low recruitment of males. …”
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Revisiting the choice of teaching methods in mathematical training of a future primary school teacher by N. M. Evtykhova

“…Mathematical training of future primary school teachers involves formation of functional mathematical literacy of students and includes a deep knowledge of the theoretical foundations of the basic course of Mathematics, the ability to apply them in practical activities. …”
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رجسٹریشن نکاح کی شرعی حیثیت اور متعلقہ عدالتی فیصلے by Shahana Tabassum, Saeed ur Rahman

“…The performing of the “Nikah”, in the presence of  two witnesses by the acceptance of an adult male and its confirmation by an adult female went on functional admittedly  with no dispute in it in all schools of  Fiqah (Islamic jurisprudence). …”
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The effects of anterior bite plane on temporomandibular joint and mandibular morphology by Islamy Rahma Hutami, Shella Indri Novianty, Silvia Vera Indrawati, Alif Dewa Rinaryo, Arief Rahadian, Sandy Christiono, Shaista Afroz

“…Objectives: An anterior bite plane (ABP) is an orthodontic appliance that prevents posterior teeth from making contact. This appliance's functional concept is to reduce muscle activity, overcome deep overbite, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMD). …”
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Structure-based design of an immunogenic, conformationally stabilized FimH antigen for a urinary tract infection vaccine. by Natalie C Silmon de Monerri, Ye Che, Joshua A Lees, Jayasankar Jasti, Huixian Wu, Matthew C Griffor, Srinivas Kodali, Julio Cesar Hawkins, Jacqueline Lypowy, Christopher Ponce, Kieran Curley, Alexandre Esadze, Juan Carcamo, Thomas McLellan, David Keeney, Arthur Illenberger, Yury V Matsuka, Suman Shanker, Laurent Chorro, Alexey V Gribenko, Seungil Han, Annaliesa S Anderson, Robert G K Donald

“…Novel inhibitory epitopes in the lectin binding FimH were identified, revealing diverse functional mechanisms of FimH-directed antibodies with relevance to FimH-targeted UTI vaccines.…”
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Experiences of healthcare interactions before and after suicidal behaviour among older adults attending geropsychiatric services: an interpretative phenomenological analysis by Margda Waern, Maja Sjöberg, Sara Hed, Stefan Wiktorsson, Anne Ingeborg Berg, Jennifer Strand, Sabrina Doering

“…Objectives Physical illness and functional disability are common in older adult populations and strongly linked to suicidal behaviour. …”
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Pain Perception, Brain Connectivity, and Neurochemistry in Healthy, Capsaicin-Sensitive Subjects by Stefanie Heba, Matthias Sczesny-Kaiser, Kirsten Sucker, Jürgen Bünger, Thomas Brüning, Martin Tegenthoff, Tobias Schmidt-Wilcke

“…Capsaicin-sensitive subjects have a lower pain threshold and thus are more sensitive to mechanical skin stimuli. The intrinsic functional connectivity of their saliency network is higher, and the lower the GABAergic tone of the thalamus, the higher their pain sensitivity to mechanical stimuli. …”
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Stepwise differentiation of airway epithelial cells from human tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells by Ha Yeong Kim, Jiin Yang, Han Su Kim, Soo Yeon Jung

“…Conclusions Our results demonstrated that TMSC-derived airway epithelial cells can be generated through stepwise differentiation and represent a potential alternative for the functional recovery of respiratory defects.…”
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Examination of body image perception and quality of life of women with segmental or total mastectomy: a cross-sectional study by Behire Sançar, Nazife Akan, Nalan Süren Akpolat, Şirin İnanç

“…Results While there was a negative relationship between women’s general health (such as pain, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue) (p < 0.001, r=-0.503) and social function (such as maintaining family life, engaging in social activities, and financial difficulties) (p < 0.001, r=-0.487) and their body image perceptions, there was a positive relationship between increased body functions (such as walking, carrying, and bathing) and their body image perceptions. …”
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Exoskeletons as potential devices to support and enhance rescuers’ chest compression performance during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest by Seamus Thierry, Cyran Le Guennec, Alexandre Le Falher, Lola Lauby, Laure Boyer, Lucia Vicente Martinez, Alexis Paillet, Willy Allegre

“…This device would combine the advantages of manual and mechanical chest compressions, bypassing anthropometric parameters such as the rescuer’s aerobic capacity and muscle mass to maintain efficient chest compressions, and avoiding the negative issues associated with over-assistance through a servomotor function. This concept paper examines the specifications of an ideal theoretical device in this context, noting the potential technical difficulties and barriers to implementation.…”
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Goal Setting for Cognitive Rehabilitation in Mild to Moderate Parkinson’s Disease Dementia and Dementia with Lewy Bodies by Tamlyn J. Watermeyer, John V. Hindle, Julie Roberts, Catherine L. Lawrence, Anthony Martyr, Huw Lloyd-Williams, Andrew Brand, Petra Gutting, Zoe Hoare, Rhiannon Tudor Edwards, Linda Clare

“…Cognitive rehabilitation is a goal-orientated behavioural intervention which aims to enhance functional independence through the use of strategies specific to the individual’s needs and abilities. …”
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Exploring the Therapeutic Implications of Co-Targeting the EGFR and Spindle Assembly Checkpoint Pathways in Oral Cancer by Mafalda Calheiros-Lobo, João P. N. Silva, Bárbara Pinto, Luís Monteiro, Patrícia M. A. Silva, Hassan Bousbaa

“…OSCC mainly affects middle-aged to elderly males, often occurring on the posterior lateral border of the tongue, leading to significant disfigurement and functional impairments, such as swallowing and speech difficulties. …”
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Humanized mouse models in MDS by Raluca Munteanu, Diana Gulei, Cristian Silviu Moldovan, Emanuele Azzoni, Laura Belver, Richard Feder, Simina Pirv, Anca Dana Buzoianu, Hermann Einsele, Moshe Mittelman, Gabriel Ghiaur, Robert Hasserjian, Ciprian Tomuleasa

“…Improvements have been made to identify recurrent genetic mutations and their functional roles, but translating this into preclinical models is still difficult. …”
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