Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy in the Management of Diffuse Choroidal Hemangioma in Sturge-Weber Syndrome by Saeed Karimi, Sadra Ashrafi, Zahra Siavashpour, Mona Malekzadeh Moghani

“…Conclusion: The findings suggest that IMRT is a promising, low-complication treatment option for managing DCH in SWS patients, warranting further research and potential integration into clinical practice …”
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Web of science-based literature review of peri-urban areas: a comparison between Europe and China by Zhen Shi, Manshu Liu, Guohang Tian, Krisztina Filepné Kovács

“…European PULs are mainly characterised by low-density residential areas interwoven with agricultural landscapes. …”
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Fear avoidance beliefs and quality of life quality after lumbar disc surgery by Dogan Gucluhan Guclu, Omer Senormanci, Oya Gonullu, Musa Cirak, Guliz Senomanci, Furuzan Kokturk

“…Fear avoidance beliefs (FAB) in low back pain (LBP) are associated with disability and pain. …”
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Fatal risk factors and the efficacy of glucocorticoid therapy in severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome: a multicenter retrospective cohort study by Fang Zhong, Shiyu Zhang, Chengxi Zheng, Dilihumaer Zhayier, Shuting Liu, Qinyu You, Hongming Huang, Bin Zhu, Jin Tian, Zhiliang Hu, Zhiliang Hu, Zhiliang Hu, Xin Zheng, Baoju Wang, Zhihang Peng, Zhihang Peng, Zhihang Peng

“…Severe patients and those with low AST levels might benefit from GCs therapy while early and relatively high doses of GCs therapy should be used with caution.…”
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Animation Pose Generation Model Based on Kinect Depth Image and Occlusion-Robust Pose-Maps Algorithm by Zhenxi Yu, Ting Wang, Peng Tian, Xuejie Li

“…Aiming at the problem of low efficiency and difficulty in adapting to complex interactive scenes in traditional animation pose generation methods, a dynamic pose generation model based on Kinect depth image and an occlusion robust pose map algorithm is proposed. …”
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VPL geometry processing for open multilevel and multiscalar databases by E. Lanzara, G. Fatigati, S. Guardascione, M. T. Rapicano

“…This study investigates open-source VPL algorithms for storage, geolocalization and comparison of diagnostic multi-sensor data on 3D semi-automatic geometric database extracted from low-cost image-based models and shared on open web-based platform to support information, conservation/restoration and monitoring of multiscalar elements (e.g. artworks, architectural or urban objects).…”
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Higher landing accuracy in expert pilots is associated with lower activity in the caudate nucleus. by Maheen M Adamson, Joy L Taylor, Daniel Heraldez, Allen Khorasani, Art Noda, Beatriz Hernandez, Jerome A Yesavage

“…The scenarios were either high risk (heavy fog-legally unsafe to land) or low risk (medium fog-legally safe to land). Pilots with one of two levels of expertise participated: Moderate Expertise (Instrument Flight Rules pilots, n = 8) or High Expertise (Certified Instrument Flight Instructors or Air-Transport Pilots, n = 12). …”
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Estimation of Ground-Level NO₂ Concentrations Over Megacities Using Sentinel-5P and Machine Learning Models: A Case Study of Istanbul by N. Yagmur Aydin, I. Aydin

“…Satellite data, which provides a wide coverage area, enables local and global analysis while providing data with low spatial resolution. Integration of ground and satellite data using machine learning (ML) algorithms enables more accurate regional analysis. …”
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Evaluation of Fundoscopic Findings in HIV Positive Patients in Relation to HAART and CD4 Count by Ajit Kamalakar Joshi, Natasha Patel, Krishangee Kalita

“…Conclusion: In the present study, significant posterior segment manifestations were seen in HIV positive patients on HAART. Low CD4 count is a risk as well as predictor for ocular manifestations. …”
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Application of microscopic image processing and artificial intelligence detecting and classifying the spores of three novel species of Trichoderma by Fatemeh Soltani Nezhad, Kamran Rahnama, Seyed Mohamad Javidan, Keyvan Asefpour Vakilian

“…This study showed that texture is the most important visual feature for spore classification. Besides, the findings reveal that instead of deep learning-based methods which require big data for training, traditional feature extraction methods still provide promising results with low computational complexities. …”
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Interpretable and Robust Ensemble Deep Learning Framework for Tea Leaf Disease Classification by Ozan Ozturk, Beytullah Sarica, Dursun Zafer Seker

“…Additionally, Grad-CAM visualizations demonstrated a clear correspondence between diseased regions and disease types on the tea leaves. …”
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AngleCam: Predicting the temporal variation of leaf angle distributions from image series with deep learning by Teja Kattenborn, Ronny Richter, Claudia Guimarães‐Steinicke, Hannes Feilhauer, Christian Wirth

“…Here, we present AngleCam, a deep learning‐based approach to predict leaf angle distributions from horizontal photographs acquired with low‐cost timelapse cameras. AngleCam is based on pattern recognition with convolutional neural networks and trained with leaf angle distributions obtained from visual interpretation of more than 2500 plant photographs across different species and scene conditions. …”
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Comparison of the Early Clinical Outcomes between Combined Small-Incision Lenticule Extraction and Collagen Cross-Linking versus SMILE for Myopia by Alex L. K. Ng, Tommy C. Y. Chan, George P. M. Cheng, Vishal Jhanji, Cong Ye, Victor C. P. Woo, Jimmy S. M. Lai

“…Prospective, comparative interventional study of 21 eyes receiving SMILE Xtra using a low energy protocol and 32 control eyes receiving SMILE only. …”
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Glaucoma prevalence and treatment in sub-Saharan Africa’s elderly population: a scoping review by Jacob Owusu Sarfo, Prince Mordi, Esi Kyirba Aggrey, Adjoa Safoa Panyin Quaicoe, Priscilla Yeye Adumoah Attafuah

“…Abstract Background Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of visual impairment and blindness globally, mainly affecting older adults. …”
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Impact of double-bolus tracking to individualize scan timing of the portal venous phase in preoperative computed tomography colonography angiography for right-sided colon cancer. by Yoshiya Ohashi, Masaaki Miyo, Koichi Okuya, Emi Akizuki, Atsushi Hamabe, Ai Noda, Masayuki Ishii, Ryo Miura, Momoko Ichihara, Maho Toyota, Kohei Okamoto, Shun Hayasaka, Takeo Tanaka, Hiroyuki Takashima, Kohei Harada, Keishi Ogura, Ichiro Takemasa

“…<h4>Method</h4>We compared the contrast effect and image quality of the portal venous systems between two methods of the conventional fixed-delay and DBT which utilizes low-dose monitoring to individualize venous scan timings. …”
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A novel releasable wick suture for early intraocular pressure control in Baerveldt tube surgery by Tung T. Hoang, Edward Lo-Cao, Shenouda Girgis, Ridia Lim

“…Methods: Efficacy data of IOP and number of glaucoma medications were collected pre-operatively and on post-operative day 1 and weeks 1, 4, 6, 8 and 12. Safety, visual acuity and wick removal data were also collected. …”
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Modification of Peak Plasticity Induced by Brief Dark Exposure by Alexander J. Lingley, Donald E. Mitchell, Nathan A. Crowder, Kevin R. Duffy

“…The capacity for plasticity is regulated by a changing landscape of molecules in the visual system across the lifespan. Studies in rodents and cats have demonstrated that the critical period can be altered by environmental or pharmacological manipulations that enhance plasticity at ages when it would normally be low. …”
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Retinofugal Projections from Melanopsin-Expressing Retinal Ganglion Cells Revealed by Intraocular Injections of Cre-Dependent Virus. by Anton Delwig, DeLaine D Larsen, Douglas Yasumura, Cindy F Yang, Nirao M Shah, David R Copenhagen

“…To understand visual functions mediated by intrinsically photosensitive melanopsin-expressing retinal ganglion cells (mRGCs), it is important to elucidate axonal projections from these cells into the brain. …”
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Mengembangkan Kemampuan Literasi Statistik Melalui Pelatihan Analisis Data Kesehatan by Rachmah Indawati, Mochammad Bagus Qomaruddin, Riris Diana Rachmayanti

“…However, reported results show low levels in terms of: conveying statistical messages, presenting diverse data and describing statistical concepts.…”
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Surgical outcomes of phacoemulsification with different fluidics systems (centurion with active sentry vs. centurion gravity) in cataract patients with eye axial length above 26 mm... by Yinan Liu, Xiaoyong Chen

“…Intraoperative parameters, visual acuity, parafoveal macular vessel density and macular thickness were analyzed.ResultsWe observed no significant differences in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), macular thickness, cumulative dissipated energy (CDE), total case time, as well as ophthalmic viscoelastic devices (OVDs) usage between the two groups. …”
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