Detecting Falls and Slips of Wheelchair Users Using Low-Resolution Thermal Image Analysis by Shisei Nakamura, Masaaki Yamauchi, Miwa Sugita, Yoshihiro Aso, Yuichi Ohsita, Hideyuki Shimonishi

“…Moreover, the system significantly reduced caregiver burden compared to conventional methods, with reductions of 0.19 in false alarms, and 0.18 in missed serious falls.…”
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The development of two Point of Care Ultrasound stations for Objective Structured Clinical Examinations in undergraduate medical education by Ryan Good, Juliana Wilson, Joshua C Kaine, Vijay J Daniels, Janeve Dessy, Joshua Lloyd, Gillian Sheppard, Linden Kolbenson, Irene WY Ma, Arthur Au, Paul Adam Olszynski

“…We developed two POCUS-specific stations for objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) to assess skill acquisition and inform best practices in undergraduate medical education. Methods: A multidisciplinary group of POCUS educators identified two POCUS applications (pleural effusion and abdominal free fluid) well suited for the undergraduate level. …”
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Electroencephalographic (EEG) analysis of hue perception differences between art and non-art majors: insights from the P2 and P3 components by Liting Song, Guanghui Zhang, Johanna Silvennoinen, Fengyu Cong

“…However, the influence of artistic training on color perception and neural processing remains poorly understood. Methods This study examined differences in color perception between art and non-art groups using behavioral ratings and EEG data. …”
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A population description of CULAs using combined documentation of compound phenotypes according to the Oberg-Manske-Tonkin classification by Feikje Julia ten Cate, Margriet Harmke Maria van Doesburg

“…Therefore, the aim of our study was to present a description of our population over the last 10 years, using the most recent (2020) version of the OMT and combined documentation when necessary. Methods: All patients who visited our tertiary referral hospital between 2010 and 2020 were analyzed retrospectively and classified using the OMT. …”
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Therapeutic options for the treatment of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19: a scoping review by Yu Bin Seo, Yu Jung Choi, Jun-Won Seo, Eun Jung Kim, Jacob Lee, Joon Young Song

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How Sensitive Are the Free AI-detector Tools in Detecting AI-generated Texts? A Comparison of Popular AI-detector Tools by Sujita Kumar Kar, Teena Bansal, Sumit Modi, Amit Singh

“…We aimed to investigate the sensitivity of the free versions of popular AI-detection software programs in detecting AI-generated text. Methods: We searched for AI-content-detection software on Google and selected the first 10 free versions that allowed a minimum of 500 words for text analysis. …”
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Self-Assessment Techniques in Clinical Studies in Public Universities in Anambra State: Benefits and Alignment With Supervisors Evaluation as Perceived by Medical Students by Nneka Chinyere Ezeugo, Lydia Ijeoma Eleje, Gideon Ebuka Obiasor, Njideka Gertrude Mbelede, Kalu Eke Osonwa, Ifeoma Clementina Metu, George Uchenna Eleje

“…Specifically, it investigates the benefits of these techniques and their perceived alignment with formal evaluations conducted by supervisors. METHODS Utilizing a descriptive cross-sectional study design, data were collected from 273 consenting medical students through an online questionnaire. …”
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The effect of vitamin and mineral supplementation on pregnancy rates in kangal sheep during the breeding season by Mehmet Buğra Kıvrak, Abdurrahman Takcı, Bora Bölükbaş, Murat Yüksel

“…<p> <b>Materials and Methods:</b> The presented study was carried out with 200 Kangal ewe. …”
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Effect of friction massage and post facilitation stretch in relieving symptoms related to upper cross syndrome: A randomized clinical trial by Zahoor Ahmed, Ataur Rahman Shahi, Khaista Bacha, Mahnoor Ali

“…Objective: to determine the effectiveness of friction massage and post-facilitation stretch (PFS) in relieving symptoms of the upper cross syndrome (UCS). Methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted on n=60 participants of both genders aged 20-50 years, diagnosed cases of upper cross syndrome. …”
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Robot-assisted functional minimally invasive radical resection of esophageal cancer by Xiaoyu Lv, Zhi Li, Yutao Wei, Honghao Fu

“…Abstract Background Recently, robot-assisted surgical systems have become more and more popular, but have not been reported in functional minimally invasive radical resection of esophageal cancer,which preserves the mediastinal pleura, the azygos arch, bronchial artery, and pulmonary branch of the vagus nerve. Methods Retrospective analysis of all patients in our hospital who underwent surgery for esophageal cancer from September 2022 to February 2024. …”
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Comparing the non-invasive cardiometry with ultrasound-guided inferior vena cava collapsibility for evaluation of fluid responsiveness in septic patient: a randomized clinical tria... by Samar Rafik Amin, Ebtehal Mohamed Shaheen, Ahmed Mostafa Abdelhamid, Fatma Ahmed Abdelfatah

“…This study intended to compare Electrical cardiometry (EC) versus Ultrasound-guided IVC collapsibility index (IVC-CI) for non-invasive bedside assessment of fluid responsiveness in patients with sepsis. Methods Sixty patients, aged 18–70 years, admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) with sepsis (SOFA score ≥ 2) were randomly allocated in two groups; group A in which EC monitor was used to assess fluid response (SVV > 15% as responder) and group B in which IVC ultrasonography was applied to assess fluid response (IVC-CI > 50% as responder). …”
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Predictive value of qSOFA score for mortality in older patients with dengue fever: a retrospective case-control study by Chi-Heng Lee, Yu-Chieh Ho, Chien-Chin Hsu, Hung-Jung Lin, Jui-Yuan Chung, Chien-Cheng Huang

“…We assessed the utility of the quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) as a predictive tool in older DF patients. Methods We retrospectively included DF patients aged ≥ 65 years who visited our study hospital between September 1, 2015, and December 31, 2015. …”
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Effect of Expressive Arts Therapy Interventions on Comfort of Children Undergoing Surgery by Zeinab F. El Sayed, Bothayna N. Sadek

“…Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of expressive arts therapy interventions on the comfort of children undergoing surgery. Methods: A quasi-experimental design utilized in this study. …”
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The immediate effect of sildenafil on right ventricular function in patients with heart failure measured by cardiac magnetic resonance: a randomized control trial. by André Maurício S Fernandes, Agnes Carvalho Andrade, Natalia Duarte Barroso, Igor Carmo Borges, Dafne Carvalho-Andrade, Erenaldo S Rodrigues Junior, Libia Castro Guimarães, André Rodrigues Durães, Sirlene Mendes Borges, Roque Aras Junior

“…This study aims to demonstrate the immediate impact of Sildenafil, a PDE5 inhibitor, on RV function, measured by cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), in patients with heart failure (HF).<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a randomized double-blind controlled trial.…”
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Assessment of neurotoxicity of rotenone and the possible protective effect of alpha lipoic acid in adult male albino rats by Miriam Ramzy Riad, Abdelghany Hassan Abdelghany, Nahla Mohamed Salah

“…Alpha lipoic acid (ALA), a potent antioxidant, crosses the blood–brain barrier.Objective This study aimed to assess the antioxidant properties of ALA in neurodegenerative model of Parkinsonism induced by rotenone.Material and Methods Twenty-four adult male albino rats 9–11 weeks of age were divided into four equal groups: A (control water), B (control DMSO), C (model group) received rotenone 2.5 mg/kg bwt/kg IP, D (treated group) received both rotenone & ALA at a dose of 200 mg/kg PO for 28 days. …”
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Prognostic tools or clinical predictions: Which are better in palliative care? by P Stone, V Vickerstaff, A Kalpakidou, C Todd, J Griffiths, V Keeley, K Spencer, P Buckle, D Finlay, R Z Omar

“…However, clinical judgement remains the principal way by which palliative care professionals determine prognoses and it is important that the performance of prognostic tools is compared against clinical predictions of survival (CPS).<h4>Methods</h4>This was a multi-centre, cohort validation study of prognostic tools. …”
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Arthroscopic synovectomy in rheumatoid synovitis of knee joint by G M Kavalersky, A V Garkavi, I V Menshikova, S A Sergienko

“…To determine indications to and efficacy of arthroscopic synovectomy (AS) via anteriolateral portal in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with knee joint synovitis. Material and methods. 139 pts with RA and knee joint synovitis were included. …”
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Lidocaine Versus Ketamine Pretreatment on Propofol Injection Pain by Amir Murad Khudadad Boujan, Nashmeel fazeel Kareem, Amanj A. Marouf, Saman Abdullah Ahmed Fahmi, Salah Qadir Mahmood

“…Propofol is commonly used intravenous anesthesia induction drug but it causes ache upon use, many methods with different results, have been suggested to prevent this pain, the current research was concluded in order to investigate the impact of lidocaine, ketamine in reducing the ache on giving intravenous propofol. …”
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Comparison of the Degree of Hip Rotation Between Amateur Golfers With Low Back Pain and Matched Desk-Bound Individuals in Ebonyi State by Uzunma PI, Chukwuemeka UM

“…Objective: To determine degree of passive hip rotation of Amateur Golfers(AG) with low back pain (LBP) and compare them with Desk-Bound(DB) participants in Ebonyi State. Methods: Forty-three male participants with LBP made up of 21 amateur golfers and 22 desk-bound individuals participated in the study. …”
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Spatiotemporal distribution and influencing factors of Chinese marine protected areas under a social-ecological system framework by Mingbao Chen, Mingbao Chen, Mingbao Chen, Zhibin Xu, Yuhao Wang

“…However, traditional linear or generalized linear models are insufficient to capture complex nonlinear effects between marine ecosystems and society.MethodsAdapting the social-ecological system (SES) framework, from the perspective of public goods decision-making, this paper uses overdispersion-robust Poisson pseudo-maximum likelihood (PPML) regressions with high-dimensional fixed effects to study the distribution pattern and factors influencing MPA establishment in 49 Chinese coastal cities that built MPAs during 1998-2020. …”
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