Development and validation of a radiomics-based nomogram for predicting pathological grade of upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma by Yanghuang Zheng, Hongjin Shi, Shi Fu, Haifeng Wang, Xin Li, Zhi Li, Bing Hai, Jinsong Zhang

“…This study aims to develop and validate a nomogram model using computed tomography urography (CTU) images to predict HG UTUC. …”
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Using the Healthy Native Youth Implementation Toolbox to Provide Web-Based Adolescent Health Promotion Decision Support to American Indian and Alaska Native Communities: Implementa... by Amrita Sidhu, Ross Shegog, Stephanie Craig-Rushing, Nicole Trevino, Michelle Singer, Cornelia Jessen, Gwenda Gorman, Sean Simpson, Melissa Peskin, Belinda Hernandez, Christine Markham

“…ResultsOver the study period, page views of the HNY website and HNY Toolbox increased 10-fold and 27-fold, respectively. Over the 2-year evaluation period since the Toolbox “go live” date, approximately 1 in 8 users of the HNY website visited the Toolbox. …”
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Human-Centered Design of an mHealth Tool for Optimizing HIV Index Testing in Wartime Ukraine: Formative Research Case Study by Nancy Puttkammer, Elizabeth Dunbar, Myroslava Germanovych, Mariia Rosol, Matthew Golden, Anna Hubashova, Vladyslav Fedorchenko, Larisa Hetman, Liudmyla Legkostup, Jan Flowers, Olena Nesterova

“…However, the success of APSs is often hampered by low levels of partner elicitation. The Computer-Assisted Self-Interview (CASI)–Plus study sought to develop and test a mobile health (mHealth) tool to increase the elicitation of sexual and needle-sharing partners among persons with newly diagnosed HIV. …”
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Effectiveness of magnetocardiography as a non-invasive tool for functional assessment of myocardial ischemia in patients with stable coronary artery disease by Wen-fei He, Li-huan Zeng, Nan-shan Xie, Hao-xing Liu, Hao-xing Liu, Wen-min Cui, Ying Wang, Zhi-jian Zhang, Guan-lun Ye, Zhi-ying Qin, Zhi-qiang Guo, Jun Ma, Jian-fang Luo, Jian-fang Luo

“…It may provide an alternative to functional evaluation prior to invasive or radiation exposure methods.…”
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Developing an HIV-specific falls risk prediction model with a novel clinical index: a systematic review and meta-analysis method by Sam Chidi Ibeneme, Eunice Odoh, Nweke Martins, Georgian Chiaka Ibeneme

“…Pooled odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were computed using random-effects models to establish associations between predictors and falls risk. …”
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Efficacy of eHealth Interventions for Hemodialysis Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Xu-Hua Zhou, Hui Chen, Weiwei Yang, Li Wang, Lin Chen, Ying Zhu, Yingjun Zhang, Mei Shi, Qin Zhang

“…The quality of evidence for the outcomes was evaluated following the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Vision Transformers and CNN Models for Driver Fatigue Classification by Fadhlan Hafizhelmi Kamaru Zaman, Kok Mun Ng, Syahrul Afzal Che Abdullah

“… This study provides a comprehensive evaluation of Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and Vision Transformer (ViT) models for driver fatigue classification, a critical issue in road safety. …”
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THE PREVALENCE OF TRADITIONAL CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS, SUBCLINICAL CAROTID ATHEROSCLEROSIS, CORONARY ARTERY CALCIFICATION IN PATIENTS WITH EARLY PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS (A REMARCA... by E. I. Markelova, D. S. Novikova, T. V. Korotaeva, E. Yu. Loginova, I. G. Kirillova

“…Their median age was 36 [27; 46] years; the duration of PsA and psoriasis was 5 [3; 7] and 13 [9; 84] months, respectively; DAS was 3.8 [3.4; 5.4].All the patients underwent assessment of TCVRFs, Doppler ultrasound (DUS) of the carotid arteries (CA), evaluation of CA calcification (CAC) using multislice computed tomography (MSCT) and echocardiography, as well as 24-hour blood pressure monitoring.Results and discussion. …”
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A comparative study of the essential oil extracts of Centaurea alexanderina different parts: GC-MS analysis, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-hyperglycemic activities by Hossam A. Abdallah, Naglaa Afifi, Enas I. A. Mohamed, Mohamed Sebak, Rabab Mohammed, Mohamed A. Zaki

“…Antimicrobial activities of different essential oil extracts were evaluated via the agar cup diffusion method. DPPH radical scavenging and FRAP assays were used for determination of the antioxidant capacity. …”
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User Experiences Among Patients and Health Care Professionals Who Participated in a Randomized Controlled Trial of E-nergEYEze, a Vision-Specific eHealth Intervention to Reduce Fat... by Manon HJ Veldman, Hilde PA van der Aa, Hans Knoop, Christina Bode, Ger HMB van Rens, Ruth MA van Nispen

“…A focus group meeting with social workers (4/7, 57%), a computer trainer (1/7, 14%), and psychologists (2/7, 29%) was held for more in-depth information. …”
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Predictive Value of Abdominal CT Based-skeletal Muscle Mass Combined with Critical Illness Score for Prognosis in Older Patients with Intra-abdominal Sepsis by LI Qiujing, SHANG Na, GAO Qian, YANG Li, GUO Shubin

“…Therefore, it is significant to evaluate the prognosis accurately. Currently, the measurement of skeletal muscle mass derived from computed tomography (CT) has become a research hotspot. …”
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Virtual Patients Using Large Language Models: Scalable, Contextualized Simulation of Clinician-Patient Dialogue With Feedback by David A Cook, Joshua Overgaard, V Shane Pankratz, Guilherme Del Fiol, Chris A Aakre

“… BackgroundVirtual patients (VPs) are computer screen–based simulations of patient-clinician encounters. …”
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Poor-tasting pediatric medicines: part 2. Exploring caregiver and healthcare provider values and preferences for a novel taste-blocker product to improve acceptability by Moushira El-Sahn, Rose Elliott, Mona El-Sahn, Izaak Lucas, Karen Kong, Jennifer Walsh, Jeff Lucas

“…The quantitative part of the study was conducted with n = 1,815 caregivers and n = 859 healthcare providers using face-to-face computer-assisted interviews (CAPI) in SSA, and via online panel research in the United States A CTPP was used as the stimulus for discussion. …”
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Predictors of Post-Hepatectomy Liver Failure in Klatskin Tumors: The Role of Preoperative Glucose, Future Liver Remnant to Spleen Ratio, and Early Bilirubin Monitoring by Suyeon Kim, Hyung June Ku, Hyung Hwan Moon, Sang Hwa Song, Young Il Choi, Dong Hoon Shin, Yang Seok Koh, Namkee Oh, Jinsoo Rhu, Garam Lee, Won Jong Yang, Junho Song, Chol Min Kang, Seoyeong Ku, Amy Choi

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Refractory thrombocytopenia as a manifestation of Mycobacterium abscessus complex prosthetic valve endocarditis: a rare and fatal complication by Niladri Konar, Gaurav Gunjan

“…Positron emission tomography (PET) computed tomography (CT) showed reactive mesenteric lymph nodes. …”
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Analisis Kesiapan Penerapan Process Mining pada Sistem Manajemen Pembelajaran Universitas Telkom by Angelina Prima Kurniati, Gede Agung Ary Wisudiawan

“…This feasibility study is concluded with a discussion on the feasibility of the LMS to be analysed using process mining, an evaluation by the representative of the LMS expert team, and a recommendation for improvements. …”
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Real-world multicenter experience with the CLEANER Vac™ thrombectomy system: An analysis of the first 30 patients by Peter Stibbs, Giles Martin, David Worth

“…OBJECTIVE: This study provides an in-depth real-world, multicenter evaluation of the first 30 patients treated with the CLEANER Vac system across multiple institutions. …”
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A study on early diagnosis for fracture non-union prediction using deep learning and bone morphometric parameters by Hui Yu, Qiyue Mu, Zhi Wang, Yu Guo, Jing Zhao, Guangpu Wang, Qingsong Wang, Xianghong Meng, Xiaoman Dong, Shuo Wang, Jinglai Sun

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Comprehensive Screening and Validation of Stable Internal Reference Genes for Accurate qRT-PCR Analysis in <i>Holotrichia parallela</i> under Diverse Biological Conditions and Envi... by Zhongjun Gong, Jing Zhang, Qi Chen, Huiling Li, Ziqi Zhang, Yun Duan, Yueli Jiang, Tong Li, Jin Miao, Yuqing Wu

“…The stability of 11 potential reference gene transcripts was evaluated through various computational tools, including geNorm, BestKeeper, NormFinder, theΔCt method, and the RefFinder program. …”
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Clinical outcomes over 2 years following arthroscopic ankle lateral ligament repair with os subfibulare by Shohei Sano, Noriyuki Kanzaki, Kiminari Kataoka, Koji Nukuto, Tetsuya Yamamoto, Yuta Nakanishi, Kyohei Nishida, Kanto Nagai, Yuichi Hoshino, Takehiko Matsushita, Ryosuke Kuroda

“…Clinical outcomes were assessed using the Japanese Society for Surgery of the Foot (JSSF) scale and the Self-administered Foot Evaluation Questionnaire (SAFE-Q). In addition, the bone-union rate was evaluated by using plain computer tomography in the ossicle group. …”
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