Indocyanine green fluorescence improves safety in laparoscopic cholecystectomy using the Fundus First technique: a retrospective study by Susanna Haverinen, Susanna Haverinen, Evelina Pajus, Gabriel Sandblom, Gabriel Sandblom, Yücel Cengiz, Yücel Cengiz

“…The aim of this retrospective study was to compare LC with and without the aid of ICG fluorescence at a Swedish hospital routinely performing FF-LC.MethodsData from all patients operated with LC at Sundsvall General Hospital before and after the implementation of routine ICG between 2016 and 2023 were analyzed.ResultsThe study included 2,009 patients; 1,455 operated with ICG (ICG-group) and 549 without (comparison group). …”
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Evaluating Second-Generation Deep Learning Technique for Noise Reduction in Myocardial T1-Mapping Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Shungo Sawamura, Shingo Kato, Naofumi Yasuda, Takumi Iwahashi, Takamasa Hirano, Taiga Kato, Daisuke Utsunomiya

“…Background: T1 mapping has become a valuable technique in cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) for evaluating myocardial tissue properties. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Water Sorption and Surface Roughness in Acrylic Denture Bases Fabricated by Conventional and CAD/CAM Techniques by Mina Mohaghegh, Elham Ansarifard, Fateme Erfanizade, Masume Taghva, Zahra Pouladi

“…Background: The acrylic denture base must exhibit minimal water sorption and surface roughness to ensure comfort, aesthetics, oral health, dimensional stability, and strength. This study aimed to compare the surface roughness and water sorption properties of acrylic denture bases fabricated using conventional and CAD/CAM techniques.Methods and Materials: In this in-vitro study, a total of 24 specimens were prepared in disk form (21 mm in diameter and 2.5 mm in thickness). …”
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Exploring suicidal thoughts among prospective university students: a study with applications of machine learning and GIS techniques by Mohammed A. Mamun, Firoj Al-Mamun, Md Emran Hasan, Nitai Roy, Moneerah Mohammad ALmerab, David Gozal, Md. Shakhaoat Hossain

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Advanced machine learning techniques reveal multidimensional EEG abnormalities in children with ADHD: a framework for automatic diagnosis by Ying Mao, Ying Mao, Xuchen Qi, Xuchen Qi, Xuchen Qi, Lingyan He, Shan Wang, Zhaowei Wang, Fang Wang, Fang Wang

“…Understanding electroencephalography (EEG) characteristics of children with ADHD can provide new diagnostic tools and personalized treatment plans. This study aims to explore potentially promising EEG features using advanced machine learning techniques and feature selection technique (i.e., SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) algorithm) to reveal brain function abnormalities between pediatric children with ADHD and healthy controls (HC) in a data-driven manner.MethodsMultidimensional EEG characteristics were extracted from multiple domain (including power spectral density (PSD), fuzzy entropy (FuzEn), and functional connectivity features of mutual information (MI)) using a publicly-available dataset. …”
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The Vascular Anatomical Basis for a Well-Designed Reconstruction of the Ala Nasi by a Microsurgical Preauricular Flap Technique by Gianpaolo Faini, Alice Ferrari, Lena Hirtler, Lorena Giugno, Sergio Arleo, Barbara Buffoli

“…<b>Background:</b> A microsurgical auricular flap represents a single-step technique for the reconstruction of full-thickness defects of the ala nasi. …”
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Enhancing pediatric distal radius fracture detection: optimizing YOLOv8 with advanced AI and machine learning techniques by Farid Amirouche, Aashik Mathew Prosper, Majd Mzeihem

“…We optimized the model through hyperparameter tuning, implementing data cleaning, augmentation, and normalization techniques using the GRAZPEDWRI-DX dataset. …”
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Spatiotemporal assessment of land use land cover dynamics in Mödling district, Austria, using remote sensing techniques by Gbenga Lawrence Alawode, Tomiwa Victor Oluwajuwon, Rasheed Akinleye Hammed, Kehinde Ezekiel Olasuyi, Andrey Krasovskiy, Oluwadamilola Christianah Ogundipe, Florian Kraxner

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Development of artificial neural network model for predicting the rapid maxillary expansion technique in children with cleft lip and palate by Mohamed Zahoor Ul Huqh, Johari Yap Abdullah, Johari Yap Abdullah, Adam Husein, Adam Husein, Matheel AL-Rawas, Wan Muhamad Amir W. Ahmad, Nafij Bin Jamayet, Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Mohd Rosli Bin Yahya, Siddharthan Selvaraj, Siddharthan Selvaraj, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh

“…AimThe study aimed to determine the mid-palatal suture (MPS) maturation stages and to develop a binary logistic regression model to predict the possibility of surgical or non-surgical rapid maxillary expansion (RME) in children with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP).MethodsA retrospective case control study was conducted. …”
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Novel Dural Opening Technique in Intradural Extramedullary Tumors at the Craniovertebral Junction: Three-Year Single-Center Experience by Giovanni Federico Nicoletti, Francesca Graziano, Federica Paolini, Roberta Costanzo, Manikon Poullay Silven, Massimo Furnari, Domenico Gerardo Iacopino, Rosario Maugeri, Bipin Chaurasia, Gianluca Ferini, Giuseppe Emmanuele Umana, Gianluca Scalia

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> This study highlights the complexity of managing IDEM tumors at the CVJ and introduces a novel modified dural opening technique aimed at optimizing surgical access while minimizing spinal cord retraction. …”
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Assessing Farmers’ Prefrences in using Water Resources in Varamin Plain, Iran A Discrete Choice Experiment Technique by Hojatolah Shayeganfard, Mohsen Mehrara

“…Aim and Introduction Tehran province and its southeastern area (Varamin Plain) is a clear example of the dire situation in the country in terms of water scarcity. …”
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Influence of vesicourethral segment reconstruction techniques in radical prostatectomy on urinary continence: evaluation of immediate and long-term outcomes by M. I. Kogan, I. I. Belousov, V. V. Mitusov, S. K. Tokhtamishyan, R. S. Ismailov

“…Currently, various methods and modifications of radical prostatectomy (RP) have been developed and tested, aimed at preventing and minimizing the development of urinary incontinence (UI). …”
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The transhiatal tunnel valvuloplasty technique following laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy: the single-center experience in a retrospective cohort by Chunguang Guo, Zefeng Li, Xin Guo, Yong Liu, Dong Qu, Zhaodong Xing, Hu Ren, Chongyuan Sun, He Fei, Xiaojie Zhang, Lei Ge, Yanwei Gao, Enjun Li, Chaodong Yin, Jing Zhang, Guiqi Wang, Dongbing Zhao

“…Abstract Background The debate over the optimal reconstruction technique following proximal gastrectomy continues. …”
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How to Apply the Sequential Correction Technique to Treatment of Congenital Cervicothoracic Scoliosis: A Technical Note and Case Series by Saihu Mao, Kai Sun, Song Li, Jie Zhou, Hongda Bao, Benlong Shi, Xu Sun, Zhen Liu, Yong Qiu, Zezhang Zhu

“…However, the increase in complexity, severity, and immaturity of osseous malformation in the cervicothoracic spine presents additional challenges in construct planning. This study aims to introduce an integrated instrumentation strategy named the sequential correction technique in the treatment of congenital cervicothoracic scoliosis caused by hemivertebra (CTS‐HV) and evaluate its feasibility and treatment effects. …”
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Content and Occurrence State of Niobium and Rare Earth Elements in Hornblendite of Dagele, East Kunlun by the Electron Probe Technique by Jiandong LIU, Bingzhang WANG, Wufu LI, Tingting JIN, Xinyuan ZHANG, Chuntao WANG, Jinshan CAO, Ying ZHENG, Zhongguo ZHAO

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Decision methods based on Bonferroni mean operators and EDAS for the classifications of circular pythagorean fuzzy Meta-analysis by Weiwei Jiang, Zeeshan Ali, Muhammad Waqas, Peide Liu

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Efficient spheroid morphology assessment with a ChatGPT data analyst: implications for cell therapy by Takuya Sakamoto, Hiroto Koma, Ayane Kuwano, Tetsuhiro Horie, Atsushi Fuku, Hironori Kitajima, Yuka Nakamura, Ikuhiro Tanida, Yujiro Nakade, Hiroaki Hirata, Yoshiyuki Tachi, Hiroshi Sunami, Daisuke Sakamoto, Sohsuke Yamada, Naoki Yamamoto, Yusuke Shimizu, Yasuhito Ishigaki, Toru Ichiseki, Ayumi Kaneuji, Satoshi Osawa, Norio Kawahara

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Advancing Trans-Domain Classification With Knowledge Distillation: Bridging LIDAR and Image Data by Jesus Eduardo Ortiz, Werner Creixell

“…This paper explores applying knowledge distillation techniques as a solution, aiming to transfer the learned competencies from established image classification frameworks to point cloud classification tasks. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Large Language Models in Converting Clinical Data to FHIR Format by Julien Delaunay, Daniel Girbes, Jordi Cusido

“…This study explores the potential of large language models (LLMs) to automate this conversion process, aiming to enhance data interoperability and improve healthcare outcomes. …”
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Palliative care research: using the delphi method by Tânia dos Santos Afonso, Lurdes Martins, Manuel Luís Capelas, Zaida Charepe

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