Efficacy of brief intervention for drug misuse in primary care facilities: systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Toshi A Furukawa, Yan Luo, Norio Watanabe, Ethan Sahker, Masatsugu Sakata, Rie Toyomoto, Chiyoung Hwang, Kazufumi Yoshida

“…We will assess statistical heterogeneity though visual inspection of a forest plot and calculate I2 statistics. …”
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A comparative analysis of imaging-based algorithms for detecting focal cortical dysplasia type II in children by Jan Šanda, Zuzana Holubová, David Kala, Kateřina Jiránková, Martin Kudr, Tomáš Masák, Anežka Bělohlávková, Pavel Kršek, Jakub Otáhal, Martin Kynčl

“…MRI data from 23 surgical pediatric patients with histologically confirmed FCD type II were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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A Method for Quantifying Mung Bean Field Planting Layouts Using UAV Images and an Improved YOLOv8-obb Model by Kun Yang, Xiaohua Sun, Ruofan Li, Zhenxue He, Xinxin Wang, Chao Wang, Bin Wang, Fushun Wang, Hongquan Liu

“…This model extracts precise information, providing reliable data for quantifying planting layout parameters. …”
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EFFECT OF COMPLEX TREATMENT USING PLATELET AUTOPLASMA ON CLINICAL AND LABORATORY PARAMETERS OF PATIENTS WITH ENDOGENOUS UVEITIS AND MACULAR EDEMA by N. S. Arbeneva, T. A. Chekhova, V. I. Bratko, O. O. Obukhovа, O. M. Gorbenko, A. P. Shvayuk, O. V. Poveshchenko, A. N. Trunov, V. V. Chernykh

“…A decrease in the activity of the inflammatory process was noted in the main group after treatment, which is manifested by a significant decrease in the concentrations of IL-17A, IL-8, IL-4, IL-6, relating to the data obtained in the comparison group. The proposed scheme of complex treatment allows reducing the frequency of relapses of the pathological process.…”
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Exploring avocado consumption and health: a scoping review and evidence map by Stephen A. Fleming, Tristen L. Paul, Rachel A. F. Fleming, Alison K. Ventura, Megan A. McCrory, Corrie M. Whisner, Paul A. Spagnuolo, Louise Dye, Jana Kraft, Jana Kraft, Nikki A. Ford

“…The results have been made public and freely available, and a visual, interactive map was created to aid in science translation. …”
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Competency self-assessment for a learning-based autonomous aircraft system by Nicholas Conlon, Aastha Acharya, Jamison McGinley, Trevor Slack, Camron A. Hirst, Marissa D’Alonzo, Mitchell R. Hebert, Christopher Reale, Eric W. Frew, Rebecca Russell, Nisar R. Ahmed

“…Supervisors of these systems will be faced with many challenges, including platforms that operate outside of visual range and the need to decipher complex sensor or telemetry data in order to make informed and safe decisions with respect to the platforms and their mission. …”
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Depth-Enhanced Tumor Detection Framework for Breast Histopathology Images by Integrating Adaptive Multi-Scale Fusion, Semantic Depth Calibration, and Boundary-Guided Detection by A. Robert Singh, Suganya Athisayamani, Hariharasitaraman S, Faten Khalid Karim, Jose Varela-Aldas, Samih M. Mostafa

“…Multiple modalities offer the advantage of providing complementary visual information that enhances overall understanding. …”
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Peritraumatic distress and its relationship to appliance-related orthodontic emergencies in orthodontic patients during the COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai, China: a cross-sectional... by Jie Zhang, Kai Liu, Xin Yang, Shuting Zhang, Li’an Yang, Yuhsin Choi, Wa Li, Pei Tang, Jianyong Wu

“…The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain was evaluated using a Visual Analogue Scale.Results A total of 480 participants were enrolled, including 331 with fixed appliances, 131 with clear aligners and 18 with removable appliances. …”
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Incidence of Surgical Glove Perforations during Surgical Procedures at a Tertiary Care Hospital, Islamabad by Hina Idrees, Isbah Rashid, Muhammad Aqib, Sajid Ali Shah, Sana Sharafat Ali, Muhammad Faheem Ahsan, S H Waqar

“…Gloves were examined by standardized visual and hydro-insufflation techniques to check for perforations. …”
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A SAM-adapted weakly-supervised semantic segmentation method constrained by uncertainty and transformation consistency by Yinxia Cao, Xin Huang, Qihao Weng

“…Existing weakly-supervised methods often leverage low-level visual or high-level semantic features from networks to generate supervision information for unlabeled pixels, which can easily lead to the issue of label noises. …”
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The externalization of internal experiences in psychotherapy through generative artificial intelligence: a theoretical, clinical, and ethical analysis by Yuval Haber, Dorit Hadar Shoval, Inbar Levkovich, Dror Yinon, Karny Gigi, Oori Pen, Tal Angert, Zohar Elyoseph, Zohar Elyoseph

“…The tools successfully externalized complex internal dynamics, offering new therapeutic avenues, while also revealing challenges such as empathic failures and cultural biases.DiscussionThese findings highlight both the promise and the ethical complexities of AI-enhanced therapy, including concerns about data security, representation accuracy, and the balance of clinical authority. …”
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Application of prediction model based on CT radiomics in prognosis of patients with non-small cell lung cancer by Zefei Peng, Yubo Wang, Yurong Qi, Hao Hu, Yang Fu, Jiageng Li, Wei Li, Zhanxuan Li, Weilian Guo, Chunqi Shen, Jiezhi Jiang, Bin Yang

“…Materials and methods Overall, 215 patients with pathologic diagnosis of NSCLC were included, chest CT images and clinical data were collected before treatment, and follow-up was conducted to assess brain metastasis and survival. …”
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Multi‐Spatial Voxel‐Scale Modulation of Acupuncture on Abnormal Brain Activity in Migraine Patients Without Aura: A Randomized Study Neuroimaging Trial by Chaorong Xie, Zhiyang Zhang, Yutong Zhang, Xixiu Ni, Yang Yu, Xiaoyu Gao, Mingsheng Sun, Xiao Wang, Ling Zhao

“…There were significant differences between the TA group and the SA group in migraine frequency, days and pain intensity. The neuroimaging data suggest that TA modulates a broader and more significant brain neural activity than SA. …”
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Genetically predicted brain cortical structure mediates the causality between insulin resistance and cognitive impairment by Chaojuan Huang, Yuyang Zhang, Mingxu Li, Qiuju Gong, Siqi Yu, Zhiwei Li, Mengmeng Ren, Xia Zhou, Xiaoqun Zhu, Zhongwu Sun

“…Our investigation aims to establish the causal relationship and direction between insulin resistance and cognition, while also quantifying the mediating role of brain cortical structure in this association.MethodsThe publicly available data sources for insulin resistance (fasting insulin, homeostasis model assessment beta-cell function and homeostasis model assessment insulin resistance, proinsulin), brain cortical structure, and cognitive phenotypes (visual memory, reaction time) were obtained from the MAGIC, ENIGMA, and UK Biobank datasets, respectively. …”
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Comparative analysis of centrally mediated and inflammatory pain experiences amongst patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis: A multimethods study by Zoe Rutter‐Locher, Tom Esterine, Ruth Williams, Leonie S. Taams, Kirsty Bannister, Bruce W. Kirkham, Heidi Lempp

“…Specifically, the qualitative element was coproduced with two PRPs, who were involved in co‐leading the focus groups and data analysis.…”
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An innovative minimally invasive technique for lumbar adjacent segment disease: a retrospective comparative analysis between extreme-oblique lumbar interbody fusion combined with p... by Xiuqi Shan, Jilong An, Liang Li, Yapeng Sun, Jiaqi Li, Fei Zhang, Lei Guo, Wei Zhang

“…Methods We retrospectively analyzed 58 patients (26 treated with the combined technique, 32 with posterior fusion) with minimum 24-month follow-up. Clinical outcomes (Visual Analogue Scale(VAS), Oswestry Disability Index(ODI), Short Form-36(SF-36)), radiological parameters, and perioperative data including operative time, blood loss, hospital stay, and time to mobilization were assessed. …”
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Comparison of the Outcomes of Endoscopic Posterolateral Interbody Fusion and Lateral Interbody Fusion in the Treatment of Lumbar Degenerative Disease: A Systematic Review and Netwo... by Xijian Hu, Lei Yan, Jing Chai, Xiaofeng Zhao, Haifeng Liu, Jinhuai Zhu, Huo Chai, Yibo Zhao, Bin Zhao

“…Method A literature search was conducted in the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases, and studies on the treatment of LDD published from 2004 to March 2024 were retrieved. The data of preset clinical outcome measures, including operation time, intraoperative estimated blood loss (EBL), length of hospital stay (LOS), complications, visual analog scale (VAS) score, and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), were extracted from the studies. …”
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The Application value of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging in left colon mesentery dissection during laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery by Wang Jiahao, Diao Dechang, Lin Jiaxin, Liao Weilin, Tang Xin, Li Wenjuan, Ao Lin, Xie Jiaxin, Li Hongming, Yi Xiaojiang, Lu Xinquan, Feng Xiaochuang, Chen Zhifeng

“…[Conclusion] Indocyanine green can effectively visualize the blood supply of important blood vessels in laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery. …”
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Case Report: A family of fluctuating cystoid macular edema caused by MYO7A gene mutations by Cong Duan, Cong Duan, Cong Duan, Cong Duan, Yuan Zong, Yuan Zong, Yuan Zong, Qian Chen, Qian Chen, Qian Chen, Wei Liu, Wei Liu, Wei Liu, Qing Chang, Qing Chang, Qing Chang, Cheng Xiong, Zhu-Lin Hu, Ge-Zhi Xu, Ge-Zhi Xu, Ge-Zhi Xu, Feng-Juan Gao, Feng-Juan Gao, Feng-Juan Gao

“…Comprehensive ocular examinations, including best-corrected visual acuity tests, color fundus photography, fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA), optical coherence tomography (OCT), visual field tests, flash electroretinography, multifocal electroretinography, and electrooculography, were performed. …”
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Inspiring Social Capital Through Community Green Space: Pathways and Implications by Lin YE, Shi HE, Yinghao LI, Zhaohui YAN, Lei HUANG

“…Under China’s precision governance paradigm emphasizing data-driven policymaking, this research systematically investigates the operational mechanisms through which community green spaces inspire social capital, incorporating both grassroots practices and institutional innovations, based on which evidence-based optimization strategies for urban renewal practices are proposed.MethodsThis research combines visual mapping analysis based on CitieSpace software with a number of inductive and deductive review methods. …”
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