PBX micro defect characterization by using deep learning and image processing of micro CT images by Liang-liang Lv, Wei-bin Zhang, Xiao-dong Pan, Gong-ping Li, Cui Zhang

“…We optimize the structure of skip connection in PBX_SegNet and introduce a concurrent spatial and channel squeeze and excitation (SCSE) module on each stage in the encoder network and in the decoder network. We train and evaluate PBX_SegNet on PBX defect dataset which consists of images acquired by micro computed tomography (μCT). …”
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Fast-FISH Detection and Semi-Automated Image Analysis of Numerical Chromosome Aberrations in Hematological Malignancies by Arif Esa, Luba Trakhtenbrot, Michael Hausmann, Joachim Rauch, Frida Brok-Simoni, Gideon Rechavi, Isaac Ben-Bassat, Christoph Cremer

“…After application of the Fast-FISH protocol, the microscopic images of the fluorescence-labelled cell nuclei were recorded by the true color CCD camera Kappa CF 15 MC and evaluated quantitatively by computer analysis on a PC. …”
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The Prognostic Role of Hematological Markers in Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Enhancing Risk Stratification by Elena Emilia Babes, Andrei-Flavius Radu, Victor Vlad Babeş, Paula Ioana Tunduc, Ada Radu, Gabriela Bungau, Cristiana Bustea

“…<i>Materials and Methods</i>: A total of 1058 individuals hospitalized at Bihor County Emergency Hospital, Oradea, Romania, with a diagnosis of acute PE confirmed by contrast-enhanced computed tomographic pulmonary angiography were retrospectively evaluated. …”
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An innovative animal experimental model of rib fracture with bone displacement by Chien-An Liao, Shih-Ching Kang, Tai-Horng Young, Chien-Hung Liao, Chi-Hsun Hsieh, Yi-Teng Fong, Chun-Chieh Chuang, Chih-Hao Chen

“…Surgery effectiveness was primarily assessed using chest computed tomography (CT) to evaluate types of rib fractures. …”
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Deep Learning-Based Detection of Separated Root Canal Instruments in Panoramic Radiographs Using a U²-Net Architecture by Nildem İnönü, Umut Aksoy, Dilan Kırmızı, Seçil Aksoy, Nurullah Akkaya, Kaan Orhan

“…Separated instruments were manually segmented using the Computer Vision Annotation Tool. The U²-Net model was trained and evaluated using standard performance metrics: Dice coefficient, IoU, precision, recall, and F1 score. …”
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Association between aortomesenteric angle and symptomatic spontaneous isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection by Yadong Shi, Yangyi Zhou, Yuan Yuan, Liang Chen, Xu He, Haobo Su

“…Between January 1 2013 and December 13 2022, consecutive patients with computed tomography angiography (CTA) confirmed symptomatic SISMAD were included. …”
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Monitoring In-Water and Dryland Interlimb Asymmetry of Young Competitive Swimmers: Insights Across a Training Macrocycle by Mário J. Costa, Daniel A. Marinho, Joana F. Reis, Mário C. Espada, Catarina C. Santos

“…Twenty-three young competitive swimmers (12.13 ± 0.74 years) were evaluated before (M1) and after (M2) a 16-week training macrocycle. …”
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Study on the Influence of Hole Shape and Grain Orientation on the Adsorption Characteristics of Maize Seeds and CFD Analysis by Guocheng Bao, Zhendong Zhang, Lijing Liu, Wei Yang, Jiandong Li, Zhouyi Lv, Xinxin Chen

“…To assess the applicability of conventional suction force calculation models, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations were performed to analyze the adsorption mechanism of standard particles. …”
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Preoperative assessment of coronary stenosis through ordinary chest CT for patients scheduled total hip or knee arthroplasty by Yi Li, Yang Wang, Ting Ma, Xin Duan, Haibo Si

“…Coronary artery calcium Score (CACS) was used to evaluate coronary stenosis based on the preoperative ordinary chest CT. …”
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An immunoinformatic investigation on Rift Valley fever virus protein reveals possible epitopes for vaccines by Tanjir Hosen, Saaimatul Huq, Mohammad Abdullah-Al-Shoeb, Shahidul Islam, Muhammad Abul Kalam Azad

“…Methodology: Protein sequences were obtained from the UniProt database, and evaluated through VaxiJen v2.0 to predict the B and T-cell epitopes within the RVFV glycoprotein. …”
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Radiographical Assessment of Injectable Calcium Phosphate Bone Cement (Osteopaste) in Critical Size Bone Defects of Rabbit’s Tibia Model by Che-Seman CNZ, Zakaria Z, Buyong Z, Md-Ralib AR, Sharifudin MA, Mohd-Jan NH

“…Bone defect healing and cement density were qualitatively and quantitatively evaluated using plain radiographs and computed tomography (CT) scans at 6, 12, and 24 weeks. …”
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Role of 18F FDG PET-CT in characterizing low backache: is it worth doing it? by R. K. Kanojia, O. Singh, V. Kumar, R. Kumar, S. Maheshwari

“…Clinical, physical, and radiological evaluations were conducted alongside 18F fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography-computed tomography (FDG-PET-CT) scans. …”
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Accurate scoliosis vertebral landmark localization on X-ray images via shape-constrained multi-stage cascaded CNNs by Zhiwei Wang, Jinxin Lv, Yunqiao Yang, Yi Lin, Qiang Li, Xin Li, Xin Yang

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Optimizing thermal performance of evacuated tube solar collectors with cascaded phase change materials by Sana Said, Sofiene Mellouli, Talal Alqahtani, Salem Algarni, Ridha Ajjel, Badr M. Alshammari, Lioua Kolsi

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Effects of 20 Hz Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Disorders of Consciousness: A Resting-State Electroencephalography Study by Fangping He, Min Wu, Fanxia Meng, Yangfan Hu, Jian Gao, Zhongqin Chen, Wangxiao Bao, Kehong Liu, Benyan Luo, Gang Pan

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Clinical Characteristics and Genetic Variants in Children with <i>PAX2</i> Mutation-Associated Disorders by Yanyan Jin, Na Li, Zipei Chen, Ke Zeng, Jingjing Wang, Aiqin Sheng, Haidong Fu, Lidan Hu, Jianhua Mao

“…<i>Materials and Methods:</i> We recruited 14 pediatric subjects with <i>PAX2</i> mutations, meticulously examining the clinical characteristics and genetic alterations present in these individuals. Computational techniques were utilized to evaluate the pathogenicity, stability, and biophysical characteristics. …”
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Exploring Brazilian Green Propolis Phytochemicals in the Search for Potential Inhibitors of B-Raf⁶⁰⁰E Enzyme: A Theoretical Approach by Garcia Ferreira de Souza, Airis Farias Santana, Fernanda Sanches Kuhl Antunes, Ramon Martins Cogo, Matheus Dornellas Pereira, Daniela Gonçales Galasse Rando, Carolina Passarelli Gonçalves

“…In this study, twelve phytochemicals from Brazilian green propolis were evaluated for their potential as selective B-Raf⁶⁰⁰E inhibitors using a computational approach. …”
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Randomized Controlled Trial of a Novel Cementless vs. Cemented Total Knee Arthroplasty: Early Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes by Enze Zhao, Xiaoyan Zhu, Haiwei Tang, Zhenyu Luo, Weinan Zeng, Zongke Zhou

“…Radiographs and computed tomography scans were utilized to assess the initial fixation. …”
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MEMPHIS: a smartphone app using psychological approaches for women with chronic pelvic pain presenting to gynaecology clinics: a randomised feasibility trial by Gordon Forbes, Brennan C Kahan, Julie Dodds, Liz Steed, Stephanie Taylor, Khalid Khan, Sian Newton, Clara Cantalapiedra Calvete, Judy Birch, Carol Rivas, Frank Röhricht, Elizabeth Ball

“…Objectives To evaluate the feasibility of a randomised trial of a modified, pre-existing, mindfulness meditation smartphone app for women with chronic pelvic pain.Design Three arm randomised feasibility trial.Setting Women were recruited at two gynaecology clinics in the UK. …”
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Osteopenic occult vertebral fracture is associated with poor oncological outcome in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatic resection by Koichiro Haruki, Kenei Furukawa, Munetoshi Akaoka, Masashi Tsunematsu, Michinori Matsumoto, Tomohiko Taniai, Yoshihiro Shirai, Shinji Onda, Ryoga Hamura, Toru Ikegami

“…Methods The study comprised 235 patients who had undergone primary hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma between 2008 and 2019. Osteopenia was evaluated with computed tomographic measurement of pixel density in the midvertebral core of the 11th thoracic vertebra. …”
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