Validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the Jenkins Sleep Scale among university students in China by Mengyuan Zhao, Garry Kuan, Ke Zhou, Yee Cheng Kueh

“…This study evaluated the validity and reliability of the JSS-C in this population, with a focus on gender differences. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1,534 Chinese university students (29.6% male, 70.4% female; mean age = 19.83 ± 1.54 years) recruited through convenience sampling. …”
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Assessment of aortic and iliac artery calcification using CT-angiography in kidney transplant candidates by Ola Sobhy A. Elmeseiny, Simon Winther, Hanne Skou Jørgensen, My Svensson, Morten Bøttcher, Per Ivarsen, Gratien Andersen, Henrik Birn, Marie Bodilsen Nielsen

“…Vascular calcification was quantified using the Agatston method on non-contrast CT and applying individual Hounsfield Unit thresholds on CT-angiographies based on the radio density of the aortic lumen. …”
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Comparison of passive versus active transcutaneous bone anchored hearing devices in the pediatric population by Nael M. Shoman, Usman Khan, Paul Hong

“…There were no significant differences in complication outcomes. Both devices demonstrated similar mean improvements in hearing thresholds at frequencies of 250 Hz (38 dB Active vs. 38 dB Passive), 500 Hz (34 dB vs. 42 dB), 1000 Hz (34 dB vs. 40 dB) and 2000 Hz (31 dB vs. 22 dB). …”
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Enhancing synchrotron radiation micro-CT images using deep learning: an application of Noise2Inverse on bone imaging by Yoshihiro Obata, Dilworth Y. Parkinson, Daniël M. Pelt, Claire Acevedo

“…To reduce this noise, the self-supervised deep learning method Noise2Inverse was used on low-dose SRµCT images where segmentation using traditional thresholding techniques was not possible. …”
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Investigation of bending angle algorithm and path planning for puncture needles in transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt by Qinmei Liao, Bing Li, Xihao Hu, Xiaoyun Huang, Jiacheng Guo, Yuanzhong Zhu, Wenjing He

“…Abstract Purpose Design an algorithm to calculate the bending angle of the puncture needle for transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedures and achieve three-dimensional visualized path planning. Materials and methods Based on enhanced CT images, a thresholding segmentation method was used to perform three-dimensional reconstruction of the hepatic vasculature, with the target puncture point selected by the interventional physician. …”
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Psychometric evaluation of the HFDD, PROMIS SD SF 8b, and MENQOL questionnaire in women experiencing vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause by Andrew Trigg, Melissa Barclay, Sophie Whyman, Asha Lehane, Helena Bradley, Christoph Gerlinger, Christian Seitz, Adam Gater, Claudia Haberland

“…Analyses assessed distributional properties, reliability, validity, responsiveness, and thresholds for meaningful change. Results Minimal floor and ceiling effects were found across the instruments at baseline. …”
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Comparison of dose calculation approaches and clinical dose–response in image-guided head&neck brachytherapy of the oral cavity by Sabrina Schaller, Vratislav Strnad, Claudia Schweizer, Dorota Lubgan, Ricarda Merten, Rainer Fietkau, Christoph Bert, Andre Karius

“…Target volumes ≥ 10.2–11.8ccm were associated with increased rates of soft tissue necrosis and mucositis. Dosimetric thresholds and correlations differed between TG-43 and MBDCA. …”
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Red blood cell transfusion for critically ill patients admitted through the emergency department in South Korea by Tae Sung Kim, Yongil Cho, Hyuk Joong Choi, Joonbum Park, Wonhee Kim, Chiwon Ahn, Joon Young Kim

“…Multiple randomized controlled trials on transfusion thresholds have been conducted, leading to the establishment of a restrictive transfusion strategy. …”
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Improved Consistency of Lung Nodule Categorization in CT Scans with Heterogeneous Slice Thickness by Deep Learning-Based 3D Super-Resolution by Dongok Kim, Jae Hyung Park, Chang Hyun Lee, Young-Ju Kim, Jong Hyo Kim

“…Current guidance recommends applying specific thresholds to measured nodule volume to make the following clinical decisions. …”
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Efficient screening and discovery of umami peptides in Douchi enhanced by molecular dynamics simulations by Weidan Guo, Kangzi Ren, Zhao Long, Xiangjin Fu, Jianan Zhang, Min Liu, Yaquan Chen

“…Using this novel model and bioinformatics screening methods, five new umami peptides (EALEATAQ, SPPTEE, SEEG, KEE, and FEE, with umami taste thresholds of 0.139, 0.085, 0.096, 0.060, and 0.079 mg/mL, respectively) were identified in Douchi. …”
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Remaining Useful Life Prediction of Bearings via Semi-Supervised Transfer Learning Based on an Anti-Self-Healing Health Indicator by Jung-Woo Kim, Kyoung-Su Park

“…Features should gradually and consistently increase over time and capture sudden deterioration within normalized specific thresholds. However, recent studies have not addressed feature extraction methods that consider all of these aspects. …”
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Comparative analysis of thrombocytopenia incidence in patients treated with generic vs. brand-name linezolid: a cohort study utilizing hospital electronic medical records by Zhizhou Wang, Ke Wang, Yiming Hua, Xin Hu, Xiaotong Zhang, Xiaoxi Li, Xiaoxuan Xing, Yingnan Feng, Chao Wu, Zhichao Zhang, Xianzhe Dong, Lan Zhang, Lan Zhang

“…BackgroundThis study aimed to evaluate the hematological safety of generic linezolid, providing data to support its rational and safe use in clinical practice.MethodsData were collected from electronic medical records at a tertiary hospital in China between January 2019 and June 2023. …”
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The clinical analysis and indications for exchange transfusion in 158 children with pertussis characterized by marked leukocytosis by Gaihuan Zheng, Qing Liu, Chuan Gan

“…Abstract Background Hyperleukocytosis (WBC ≥ 30 × 10⁹/L) strongly associated with fatal outcomes; evidence-based thresholds for initiating exchange transfusion (ET) remain undefined. …”
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Cirrus formation regimes – data-driven identification and quantification of mineral dust effect by K. Jeggle, D. Neubauer, H. Binder, U. Lohmann

“…We assume that this is caused by heterogeneous nucleation of ice initiated by dust INPs in INP-limited conditions with supersaturations between the heterogeneous and homogeneous freezing thresholds. Such conditions frequently occur at high altitudes, especially in tropical regions at temperatures below 200 K.…”
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Eradication of Helicobacter pylori for prevention of aspirin-associated peptic ulcer bleeding in adults over 65 years: the HEAT RCT by CJ Hawkey, Anthony J Avery, Carol AC Coupland, Colin J Crooks, Jennifer S Dumbleton, FD Richard Hobbs, Denise Kendrick, Michael Moore, Clive Morris, Gregory Rubin, Murray Smith, Diane Stevenson

“…However, this benefit reduced after longer follow-up, and there was no difference between the treatments when data from beyond 2.5 years were included in the analysis. …”
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Project quality, regulation quality by Elena Mussinelli

“…The centres of regulatory production have also multiplied, breaking up into different levels and sectors of regulation, namely with multi-level (international, EU, national, regional, local), sectoral (economy, environment, territory, landscape, infrastructure, cultural heritage, health, etc.) and institutional governance structures, with corresponding different interests (public/private, collective/individual) and complicated relationships of interconnection, conditionality and/or competition (Raveraira, 2009). …”
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Quantitative analysis of patient motion in walk-through PET scanner and standard axial field of view pet scanner using infrared-based tracking by Rabia Aziz, Jens Maebe, Florence Marie Muller, Yves D’Asseler, Stefaan Vandenberghe

“…Statistical analysis revealed notable differences in motion between the WT-PET and mCT scanners. …”
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The relationship between surgeon case load and revision rates in total hip arthroplasty: Evidence from the Swiss National Joint Registry by Andreas Ladurner, Karlmeinrad Giesinger, Bernhard Jost, Vilijam Zdravkovic

“…In addition, the effects of increasing minimum volume standard thresholds on the potential reduction of the revision burden was simulated. …”
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Meeting climate goals through mitigation and intervention: developments in emissions reduction, greenhouse gas removal, and solar radiation modification by Dante McGrath, Hugh Hunt, John R. Taylor, Shaun Fitzgerald

“…The paper shows how the likelihood of breaching these thresholds presents the need for additional measures, in mitigation and intervention. …”
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Impact of elevated glucose levels on cardiac function in STEMI patients: glucose delta as a prognostic biomarker by Bernardo F. Garcia, Francisco A. Fonseca, Maria C. Izar, Gilberto Szarf, Attilio Galhardo, Ibraim M. Pinto, Adriano M. Caixeta, Adriano P. Barbosa, Henrique T. Bianco, BATTLE-AMI. investigators

“…Results Higher glucose delta values were significantly associated with reduced LVEF and larger infarct size, regardless of diabetes diagnosis. Differences in infarcted ventricular mass were noted between diabetic and non-diabetic patients above specific thresholds: (18.62 ± 11.0 g) vs. (16.24 ± 13.17 g), p = 0.019, with an effect size of 0.55. …”
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