Sandpiper Optimization Algorithm With Region Growing Based Robust Retinal Blood Vessel Segmentation Approach by Ibrahim AlMohimeed, Mohamed Yacin Sikkandar, A. Mohanarathinam, Velmurugan Subbiah Parvathy, Mohamad Khairi Ishak, Faten Khalid Karim, Samih M. Mostafa

“…Retinal blood vessel examination is commonly utilized for retinal disease diagnosis by ophthalmologists. …”
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Evaluation of the merit of ethanolic extract of Annona reticulata as an anti-cancer agent in human colon cancer cell lines (HCT-116) [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not appr... by Sri Pragnya Cheruku, Krishnananda Prabhu, Akshatha G Nayak, Vijetha Shenoy Belle, Vanishree Rao, Pooja Prakash Rao, Nitesh Kumar

“…Background Colon cancer is the third most common cancer type worldwide. Novel alternative therapeutic anti-cancer drugs against colon cancer with less toxicity are to be explored . …”
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The prevalence of episiotomy and associated factors at Shahrara Teaching Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan by Parvin Golzareh, Sadaf Sultani, Erin M. Mann, Khair Mohammad Mohammadi

“…Abstract Background Episiotomy is done to expand the birth canal but can cause serious complications. It is still commonly performed in many parts of the world representing a quality-of-care and quality-of-life challenge. …”
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Survey situation of mental health of pregnant women with breast cancer: A systematic review study by Nasim Khademi, Farzaneh Rahimi, Shadi Goli

“…A pregnant woman struggles with physical and mental problems caused by hormonal changes during her pregnancy. …”
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The combined therapy of chronic hepatitis with pegilated interferon <i>a</i>-2а and ribavirin in patients with HIV-infection and patients with HCV monoinfection by N. D. Yuschuk, S. L. Maximov, L. M. Ivanova, Ye. K. Klimova, O. O. Znoyko, A. V. Kravchenko

“…Tolerability of combined therapy was satisfactory at the majority of patients. The most common adverse laboratory manifestations were thrombocytopenia, leukopenia and neutropenia which did not require cessation of treatment. …”
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An In-Vitro Comparison of Effects of Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation with Various Concentrations of Peracetic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite, and Ethylene Diamine Tetra Aceti... by Manjula Srinivas Pandurangan, Bandlapally Sreenivasa Guptha Anila, Roopadevi Garlapati, Niharika Halder, Mayana Aameena Banu, Lavanya Modala

“…Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂) is commonly used as an intracanal medicament due to its antimicrobial properties, but its remnants can hinder sealer adhesion and affect treatment outcomes. …”
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Indications, Surgical Technique and Outcomes of Laparoscopic Splenectomy: A Retrospective Descriptive Study from Srinagar, India by Mushtaq Chalkoo, Mudasir Habib, Ashiq Hussain Raina, Firdous Hamid, Sajad Nazir Malla, Imtiyaz Ahmad Malik

“…The mean age was 43.42±11.28 years. The most common indication for splenectomy was Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) (n=15), followed by hereditary spherocytosis (n=7). …”
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Computationally Investigate Low Velocity Hydrokinetic Turbines with Variant Systems by P. P. Gohil, V. Patel, A. U. Mehta

“…A high velocity is rarely accessible in water streams such as rivers, canals, and outlets of sewage and common effluent treatment plants. However, an average velocity of 0.5 - 1.0 m/s is reported to be available in many water streams most of the time. …”
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Artificial neural networks analysis predicts long-term fistula function in hemodialysis patients following percutaneous transluminal angioplasty by Aichi Chien, Ayush Lall, Maitraya Patel, Lucas Cusumano, Justin McWilliams

“…Kidney failure is particularly common in the United States, where it affects over 700,000 individuals. …”
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A descriptive study of fatal drownings among children and adolescents in the United States, with a focus on retention pond deaths, 2004-2020. by Saroj Bista, Nichole L Michaels

“…Greater efforts are needed to address this common hazard and environmental and policy strategies should be implemented to prevent future deaths.…”
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Addressing the gap in preterm resuscitation practices in high-income and low-middle income countries: a multicenter survey of the Asian neonatal network collaboration by Rinawati Rohsiswatmo, Rizalya Dewi, Jennie Sutantio, Zubair Amin, Young-Ah Youn, Sae Yun Kim, Su Jin Cho, Yun Sil Chang, Satoshi Kusuda, Fuyu Miyake, Tetsuya Isayama

“…Equipment availability during resuscitation was also variable; saturation monitors, radiant warmers, and plastic wraps were available in almost all hospitals, whereas oxygen and air blenders, heated humidified gas, and end-tidal CO2 detectors were more available in HICs. The most common device for Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) was the T-piece resuscitator (52.3%).ConclusionThe neonatal resuscitation practices for extremely preterm infants, encompassing staff, equipment, and guidelines, exhibited variance between HICs and LMICs in the AsianNeo region. …”
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Maize Herbivore-Induced Volatiles Enhance Xenobiotic Detoxification in Larvae of <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> and <i>S. litura</i> by Peng Wang, Qiyue Zeng, Yi Zhao, Xiaomin Sun, Yongqiang Han, Rensen Zeng, Yuanyuan Song, Dongmei Chen, Yibin Lin

“…Larval exposure of the invasive alien species <i>S. frugiperda</i> to maize HIPVs significantly enhanced their tolerance to all three of the well-known defensive compounds 2,4-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-1,4-benzoxazin-3-one (DIMBOA), chlorogenic acid, and tannic acid in maize and the two commonly used insecticides methomyl and chlorpyrifos. …”
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The Cost of an Operating Room Minute for Heart Valve Procedures by Eugene A. Grossi, Matthew Moore, Peter J. Mallow, John A. Rizzo

“…**Background:** Heart valve disease is very common, with approximately 5 million people diagnosed with this disease annually in the United States. …”
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Echocardiography evaluation of iatrogenic atrial septal defect after combined procedure of catheter ablation and left atrial appendage closure for atrial fibrillation by Yu Xin Su, Sai Nan Li, Nan Nan Liu, Ming Liang, Zu Lu Wang, Ping Zhang, Qi Zhang, Wei Wei Zhou

“…We retrospectively analyzed 330 patients that underwent combined procedure of catheter ablation for AF and LAAC at General Hospital of Northern Theater Command from January 2018 to March 2022. These patients were divided into iASD group and non-iASD group according to whether there was persistent iASD shown on TEE at 3 months after procedure. …”
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Identification and Functional Analysis of PANoptosis‐Associated Genes in the Progression From Sepsis to ARDS by Zhong‐Hua Lu, Yan Tang, Hu Chen, Feng Liu, Mei Liu, Lu Fu, Xian‐Kai Wang, Ming‐Juan Li, Wei‐Li Yu, Yun Sun

“…ABSTRACT Background Sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are common inflammatory conditions in intensive care, with ARDS significantly increasing mortality in septic patients. …”
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Patient and caregiver perspectives of select non-communicable diseases in India: A scoping review. by Sindhu Nila, Eliza Dutta, S S Prakash, Sophy Korula, Anu Mary Oommen

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We selected diabetes mellitus and cancer as representatives of two common conditions requiring different care pathways. …”
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Global burden of musculoskeletal disorders and attributable factors in 204 countries and territories: a secondary analysis of the Global Burden of Disease 2019 study by Binyan Wang, Ding Ye, Shiwen Liu, Shuzhen Fan, Yaxuan Wang, Yuxuan Zhan

“…Objective To evaluate the global burden of musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders, as well as the five common conditions, and their relevant risk factors from 1990 to 2019.Design Data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 were used in this study.Setting and participants Individuals of all ages and genders from 204 countries and territories in 21 regions.Main outcome measures The outcomes were the numbers and age-standardised rates (ASRs) of incident cases, deaths and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) of MSK disorders. …”
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The efficacy of conservative management of micro-traumatic posterior shoulder instability by Lyn Watson, Prof DocBAppSci(Physio) GradDip, Simon Balster, BPhty(Hon), BSc (Hon), Sarah Warby, PhDB Physio (Hon), Ross Lenssen, BHSc(Physiotherapy), Gregory Hoy, MBBS, FRACS, FAOrthA, FACSP, Shane Barwood, MBBS, FRACS, Jacqui French, BPhysio, Bonnie Kerr, BHth ScMSports Physio, Sam Lawrence, DPT, BAppSc, PGCert, Charlotte Ganderton, PhDB Physio (Hon), Katherine Davis, BHuman Movt (ExSci), MPhysio, Tania Pizzari, PhDB Physio (Hon)

“…Background: Microtraumatic posterior shoulder instability (PSI) is characterized by symptomatic posterior translation of the glenohumeral joint. A common etiology is a gradual overload of glenohumeral joint structures. …”
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Analysis of Sparse Trajectory Features Based on Mobile Device Location for User Group Classification Using Gaussian Mixture Model by Yohei Kakimoto, Yuto Omae, Hirotaka Takahashi

“…This approach holds promise for domains where large-scale, sparse trajectory data are common, including urban planning, marketing analysis, and public policy.…”
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Assessment of Large Language Models in Cataract Care Information Provision: A Quantitative Comparison by Zichang Su, Kai Jin, Hongkang Wu, Ziyao Luo, Andrzej Grzybowski, Juan Ye

“…Methods We compiled 46 commonly inquired questions related to cataract care, categorized into six domains. …”
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