A predictive model for WHO/ISUP pathologic grading of renal clear cell carcinoma based on CT radiomics: a multicenter study by Chunying Wu, Yuzhen Xi, Juanjuan Hu, Guodong Li, Xu Wang, Xiaofei Jiao, Zhongxiang Ding, Weiying Sun

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to evaluate the predictive value of CT radiomics combined with clinical-imaging features for the WHO/ISUP pathological grade of clear cell renal cell carcinoma(ccRCC). Methods In this multicenter retrospective study enrolled 169 patients (110 males, 59 females) with pathological confirmed ccRCC between November 2017 and February 2022. …”
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Cardiopulmonary functional capacity in Taiwanese children with ventricular septal defects by Yen-Sen Lu, Chia-Chun Chou, Yu-Hsuan Tseng, Ko-Long Lin, Chia-Hsin Chen, Yi-Jen Chen

“…The aim of this study was to assess whether Taiwanese children with VSDs exhibited cardiopulmonary deficits. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study with the data collected from January 2010 to December 2021. …”
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Coach-Assisted eHealth With Group or Individual Support for Employees With Obesity: Randomized Controlled Trial on Weight, Body Composition, and Health Metrics by Siniriikka A Männistö, Kirsi H Pietiläinen, Joona Muotka, Laura-Unnukka Suojanen, Raimo Lappalainen, Riitta Korpela

“…ResultsThere were no between-group differences in primary measurements of weight change or categorical weight change. …”
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Application analysis of radiomics models based on high-resolution T2-weighted MR images for evaluating the effectiveness of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in locally advanced rectal... by Liu Minglu, Shen Fu, Wang Hao, Chen Qi, Lu Jianping

“…[Objectives] To explore the efficacy of radiomics models based on high-resolution T2-weighted MR images (HRT2WI) in evaluating the effectiveness of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) in locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). [Methods] We retrospectively collected clinical data of patients with LARC who were treated at the First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University from January to December 2018. …”
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Ecofriendly colorimetric indicators for freshness monitoring of sliced mango fruit (Mangifera indica L.) by Fikrte Woldeyes Hailu, Solomon Workneh Fanta, Alemayehu Ambaw Tsige, Mulugeta Admasu Delele

“…By the second day of storage, the fruit quality parameters had deteriorated beyond the spoilage threshold. With this, the total colour difference was measured at 23.12 ± 3.61, transitioning the BP indicator from slightly red to blue. …”
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Prognostic Significance of Elevated Platelet Count (>200 x 10^9 per L) in BCLC Stages B and C of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Retrospective Multicenter Analysis by Munker S, Rodriguez I, Bernhart K, Ben Khaled N, Findik M, Siegmund LK, Ye L, Reiter FP, Roessler D, Nasseh D, Balcar L, Pomej K, Scheiner B, Weiss C, Pinter M, Seidensticker M, Mayerle J, Philipp AB, De Toni EN

“…However, recent evidence suggests that elevated platelet count may also predict worse outcomes in advanced stages, suggesting a stage-dependent prognostic impact.Aim: This study evaluated the prognostic role of platelet counts across BCLC stages, adjusted for portal hypertension, to improve individualized patient management.Methods: In this retrospective, multicenter study, platelet count of 1112 patients with HCC in different tumor stages was analyzed. …”
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Mechanical Property Comparison of 23-, 25-, and 27-Gauge Trocars across Multiple Pressures and Vitrectomy Systems by James M. Lai, BS, Justin Chen, BS, Aaron J. Fils, BS, Landon J. Rohowetz, MD, William Herskowitz, BA, Heather Durkee, PhD, Cornelis Jan Rowaan, MS, Araliya N. Gunawardene, MS, Nimesh Patel, MD, Jean-Marie Parel, PhD, Nicolas A. Yannuzzi, MD

“…Conclusions: Based on the findings of this study, 23-gauge valved trocars from B/L and DORC exhibited a significantly lower threshold for compromise compared to that of Alcon valved trocars, likely attributable to differences in valve placement design. …”
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Automatic Analysis of Ultrasound Images to Estimate Subcutaneous and Visceral Fat and Muscle Tissue in Patients with Suspected Malnutrition by Antonio Cuesta-Vargas, José María Arjona-Caballero, Gabriel Olveira, Daniel de Luis Román, Diego Bellido-Guerrero, Jose Manuel García-Almeida

“…Unlike traditional segmentation methods that rely solely on thresholding or pre-defined masks, our method employs an iterative hierarchical approach to refine contour detection and improve localization accuracy. …”
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Allele and genotype frequencies of variants in P450 cytochromes, transports, and DNA repair enzymes in the Dominican Republic population by Elizabeth Pérez-Duval, Berniza Calderón, Berniza Calderón, Berniza Calderón, Marlen Izquierdo, José A. Herrera-Isidrón, Elizabeth Reyes-Reyes, Alejandro Herrera, Manuel Soto, Alba Beltré, Alba Beltré, Idania Rodeiro-Guerra

“…Pairwise FST analysis revealed that Dominicans displayed genetic similarity to Latin American populations, especially those with Afro-Caribbean ancestry, given the selected variants. Higher differences were identified from East and South Asians, Europeans, and Africans, in which several values above the FST threshold for moderate differentiation were identified within variants in CYP2C, CYP3A, CYP1A1, ABCB1, SLC45A2, XRCC1, and XRCC3 genes.ConclusionsThese results should allow establishing the clinical relevance of pharmacogenetic testing in variant alleles related to drug transport and metabolism genes in this population.…”
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Trabecular Attenuation of L1 in Adult Patients with Multiple Myeloma: An Observational Study on Low-Dose CT Images by Carlo Augusto Mallio, Valeria Tomarchio, Francesco Pulcini, Edoardo Verducci, Caterina Bernetti, Maria Antonietta Tafuri, Federico Greco, Luigi Rigacci, Bruno Beomonte Zobel, Ombretta Annibali

“…Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of trabecular attenuation of the L1 vertebral body in low-dose CT in adult patients with multiple myeloma (MM), smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM), and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). Materials and Methods: The study population consisted of 22 patients with MGUS and 51 consecutive patients with newly diagnosed MM (SMM, <i>n</i> = 21; symptomatic MM, <i>n</i> = 36). …”
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Evaluation of intestinal tissue safety during the compression process of circular end-to-end anastomosis stapler based on finite element simulation by Yuanda Zhou, Yuanda Zhou, Yuanda Zhou, Yuanda Zhou, Zhen Tan, Peishi Jiang, Yi Sun, Yi Sun, Yi Sun, Yi Sun, Dewang Wu

“…ObjectiveCurrently, there is no standardized finite element analysis method for investigating the safe compression range of circular end-to-end anastomosis stapler. …”
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The Stricter the Better? The Relationship between Targeted HbA1c Values and Metabolic Control of Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus by Marcin Braun, Bartlomiej Tomasik, Ewa Wrona, Wojciech Fendler, Przemyslawa Jarosz-Chobot, Agnieszka Szadkowska, Agnieszka Zmysłowska, Jayne Wilson, Wojciech Mlynarski

“…To evaluate this we compared reported HbA1c with guideline thresholds. Materials and Methods. We searched systematically MEDLINE and EMBASE for studies reporting on HbA1c in children with T1DM and grouped them according to targeted HbA1c obtained from regional guidelines. …”
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Network meta-analysis of cadmium toxicity against Chlorella vulgaris and the role of growth stimulants and macronutrients by M. Iqhrammullah, S. Saudah, M. Monalisa, F. Fahrurrozi, S.A. Akbar, S.S. Lubis

“…Therefore, the main objective of this study is to assess the toxicity of cadmium on Chlorella vulgaris cells using network meta-analysis as a methodology.METHODS: A comprehensive search was conducted on Scopus, Scilit, Google Scholar, and Web of Science to identify relevant studies published from 1 January 1990 to 16 January 2024. …”
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Valgus-related Elbow Pathology Is Not Associated With Decreased Baumann’s Angle: A Case-control Study by Nicolas Pascual-Leone, MD, Olivia C. Tracey, BA, Ruth H. Jones, BS, Nnaoma Oji, MD, Douglas N. Mintz, MD, Peter D. Fabricant, MD, MPH

“…A two-tailed significance threshold was set as P ​≤ ​.05. Results: A total of 72 matched patients were included (24 MEFx, 24 OCD, and 24 controls). …”
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A randomized controlled trial to test the efficacy of trans-tympanic injections of a sodium thiosulfate gel to prevent cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in patients with head and neck... by Viannique Rolland, François Meyer, Matthieu J. Guitton, Richard Bussières, Daniel Philippon, Isabelle Bairati, Mathieu Leclerc, Mathieu Côté

“…For the main outcome, the permanent threshold shift (PTS) in decibel (dB) was calculated as the difference between the final and baseline measures at all pure tone frequencies at 0.5–14 kHz for each patient and for each ear. …”
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Reliability and responsiveness of the D12 and validity of its scores as a measure of dyspnoea severity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis-related interstitial lung disease by Jeffrey J Swigris, Sonye Danoff, Paul F Dellaripa, Joshua J Solomon, Tracy J Doyle

“…Known-groups validity was supported by significant differences between subgroups of patients with differing levels of dyspnoea (eg, St. …”
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Relationship between atherogenic index of plasma and valvular calcification in elderly patients with degenerative valvular heart disease by Qu Yinghao, Liu Mingliang, Guo Xiaozhuo, Yu Yiming, Dong Jianjun, Li Feng

“…[Objective] To investigate the relationship between arteriosclerosis index of plasma and valvular calcification in elderly patients with degenerative valvular heart disease. [Methods] A total of 148 elderly patients with degenerative valvular heart disease treated in Weifang People’s Hospital from September 2022 to February 2024 were retrospectively collected. …”
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Immediate effects of high-intensity laser therapy for nonspecific neck pain: a double-blind randomized controlled trial by Yuhua Xie, Yuhua Xie, Yingxiu Diao, Dongyu Wu, Manxia Liao, Linrong Liao, Linrong Liao, Linrong Liao

“…ObjectivesThe objective of this research was to assess the immediate effects of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) on nonspecific neck pain (NNP) by evaluating outcome measures such as pain intensity, cervical active range of motion (ROM), stiffness of neck muscles, and functional disability.MethodsThis clinical trial, which was conducted in a double-blind and randomized manner, involved patients diagnosed with NNP who were allocated either to either a HILT group (HILT + exercise) or a placebo group (placebo-laser therapy + exercise). …”
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Spatial Heterogeneity of Bike-Sharing–Conventional Bus Intermodal Trip Distribution by Yang Chenyang, Tang Wenyun, Ma Jianxiao, Yin Chaoying, Wang Hanbin

“…To better understand the demand for intermodal trips involving bike-sharing and conventional buses, this study focuses on the spatial heterogeneity of such trips. A method based on bike-sharing density was proposed to identify intermodal trips near bus stops. …”
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Abstract 149: Metabolic Neuroimaging in the Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk: A Regional FDG‐PET Analysis by Robert C. Subtirelu, Eric M. Teichner, Yvonne Su, Thomas Werner, Abass Alavi, Poul Flemming Høilund‐Carlsen, Mona‐Elisabeth Revheim

“…Introduction Emerging evidence suggests a robust association between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cognitive decline, accentuating the necessity for early detection and intervention. 18F‐fluorodeoxyglucose‐positron emission tomography (FDG‐PET) has proven efficacious in identifying metabolic neurological changes at a molecular level, even before conventional imaging methods can detect structural changes. This study analyzed regional glucose metabolism in individuals with known CVD risk factors. …”
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