Intra-operative indocyanine green (ICG) administration for surgical guidance in laparoscopic subtotal pancreatectomy for congenital hyperinsulinism: A case series by Kok On Ho, Rambha Rai, Yong Chen, York Tien Lee, Amos Hong Pheng Loh, Yee Low

“…However, the intra-pancreatic segment of the common bile duct (CBD) was not visualized despite multiple boluses of ICG, and thus pancreatic transection was performed at the level right of the superior mesenteric vein (SMV), accounting for a subtotal pancreatectomy (90 % resection).Patient 2: Serial low-dose intra-operative administration of ICG was used in identification and preservation of the splenic vessels during dissection and the identification of key vascular landmarks including SMV and portal vein (PV). …”
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Metformin inhibits pathological retinal neovascularization but promotes retinal fibrosis in experimental neovascular age-related macular degeneration by Xin Wang, Xin Wang, Xu Liang, Shiya Huang, Mingyan Wei, Yuan Xu, Xiaodong Chen, Yanliang Miao, Rongrong Zong, Xiang Lin, Shiying Li, Zuguo Liu, Zuguo Liu, Qian Chen, Qian Chen

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Efficient Implementation of DVI Protocol on FPGA by Sara Ershadi-Nasab, Danial Bayati, Saeed Yazdani

“…This paper presents a general-purpose hardware implementation of the digital visual interface (DVI) protocol on the Xilinx Virtex-6 ML605 FPGA platform for real-time display of digital processing results. …”
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MEDICAL ASSESSMENT OF ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION SEVERITY AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH SEEKING URGENT MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: ATHENA STUDY RESULTS by M. G. Glezer, R. T. Saygitov

“…The prognostic value of medical assessment of AH severity was relatively low, with sensitivity of 51% and specificity of 74% for visual analogue scale (VAS) assessment (≥55 points). …”
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Typological Transcoding Through LoRA and Diffusion Models: A Methodological Framework for Stylistic Emulation of Eclectic Facades in Krakow by Zequn Chen, Nan Zhang, Chaoran Xu, Zhiyu Xu, Songjiang Han, Lishan Jiang

“…The proposed methodology integrates architectural typology with Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA) for fine-tuning a Stable Diffusion (SD) model. …”
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Phase-based thresholding schemes for segmentation of fetal thigh cross-sectional region in ultrasound images by Fajar Astuti Hermawati, Handayani Tjandrasa, Nanik Suciati

“…This method also works well when applied to low-quality ultrasound images taken using a portable ultrasound scanner. …”
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Improvised Femoral Nerve Block Model Using Everyday Items: An Affordable Alternative for Medical Training by Aysha Simran Haris, Wasim Ahmed, Martin Joseph, Tasnim Ahmed

“…Additionally, it is crucial to visualize and differentiate the nerve, artery, and vein. …”
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Inflammation-related biomarkers for intracardiac thrombosis in acute myocardial infarction: predictive value and mechanistic implications of NLR and LDL-C by Sijie Zhao, Zizhu Lian, Xiaoning Wang, Na Mei

“…Inflammation-related biomarkers were screened using univariate and multivariate logistic regression, and a risk heatmap was generated based on key predictors.ResultsMultivariate logistic regression identified elevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and reduced albumin-to-globulin ratio (AGR) as independent risk factors for ICT. …”
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Altered spontaneous brain activity in children with deprivation amblyopia: a resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging study by Yadong Li, Guangying Zheng, Baohong Wen, Xiaopan Zhang

“…Additionally, the relationship between fALFF values and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was analyzed via correlation analysis. …”
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Evaluating the MPM III and SAPS III prognostic models in a war-affected, resource-limited setting: a prospective study from the Gaza Strip by Belal Aldabbour, Ahmed J. H. Elhissi, Hamza Abudaqqa, Jaser Alqrinawi, Mohammed Badran, Mohammed Sulaiman, Yousef Alsoos, Yousef Altartour, Mohammed Abulebda, Mohammed Muhaisen, Omar Alsafadi, Zuhair Assaf

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Impact of Paraspinal Sarcopenia on Clinical Outcomes in Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Patients Following Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy by Tianci Fang, Zhifang Xue, Quan Zhou, Jiawen Gao, Jian Mi, Huilin Yang, Feng Zhou, Hao Liu, Junxin Zhang

“…Primary outcomes were assessed via the visual analog scale (VAS; 0–10) and Oswestry disability index (ODI; 0%–100%) at preoperative, 1‐month, 6‐month, and final follow‐up (mean 65.6 weeks). …”
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Remote Sensing Image Compression via Wavelet-Guided Local Structure Decoupling and Channel–Spatial State Modeling by Jiahui Liu, Lili Zhang, Xianjun Wang

“…The Wavelet Transform-guided Local Structure Decoupling (WTLS) module applies multi-scale wavelet decomposition to disentangle and separately encode low- and high-frequency components, enabling efficient parallel modeling of global contours and local textures. …”
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An alternative way to break the matrix barrier: an experimental study of a LIFU-mediated, visualizable targeted nanoparticle synergistic amplification for the treatment of malignan... by Xiangzhi Zhao, Zhengchao Fan, Junan Zhou, Ying Li, Weiwei Zhu, Song Su, Jizhu Xia

“…Perfluorohexane (PFH), a substance that can undergo phase change, was encapsulated in the lipid core and vaporized for ultrasound-enhanced imaging under low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) irradiation. …”
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Impact of vision problems on children’s daily activities: Insights from a focus group discussion [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not approved] by Rekha Hansraj, Tshubelela Sello Simon Magakwe, Zamadonda Nokuthula Xulu-Kasaba

“…Background/Purpose There are approximately 18.94 million visually impaired children worldwide, with 90% of them living in low-middle income countries. …”
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Performance Evaluation of Ti and SS Dissimilar GTAW Joints via Non-Destructive Testing Methods by Abid Ali, Mirza Jahanzaib, Muhammad Jawad

“…The performance of dissimilar joints was evaluated in terms of quality and strength at a welding current of 40 and 60 amperes, and a fixed gas flow rate and welding speed of 20 lit/min and 150 mm/min, respectively. Radiography and visual results indicated severe cracks, voids and incomplete fusion in the specimen welded at a higher current and no such flaws in the specimen welded at a low current. …”
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Outcomes of mini-monovision with monofocal, enhanced monofocal and extended depth-of-focus intraocular lenses by Issac Levy, Issac Levy, Issac Levy, Rachana Prashant Shah, Ritika Mukhija, Mayank A. Nanavaty, Mayank A. Nanavaty

“…The complications, IOL exchange, and excimer laser enhancement rates were low across all groups.ConclusionWhile enhanced monofocal and EDOF IOLs may provide slightly better binocular intermediate visual outcomes and higher spectacle independence compared to monofocal lenses with regards to mini-monovision and intermediate vision performance, the differences are not statistically significant. …”
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AI-Driven Biophilic Façade Design for Senior Multi-Family Housing Using LoRA and Stable Diffusion by Ji-Yeon Kim, Sung-Jun Park

“…Nevertheless, current façade designs remain limited in diversity and fail to adequately address the visual needs and preferences of the elderly population. …”
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Calculating Depth for Dark Images Using Self-Supervised Learning: An Investigation of the Role of Edge Maps as Input by Shwetang Dubey, Satvik Watts, Ashok Malhotra, Kunal Prajapati, Pavan Chakraborty

“…Depth estimation from a single image is a challenging problem that has received significant attention recently. In low-light conditions and with multiple light sources where the pixel intensities are not uniform, the problem becomes even more difficult due to the lack of visual information in the image. …”
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Dataset and multivariate statistical tools for mathematical modeling of water desorption isotherms and infrared spectral properties of cupuassu (Theobroma grandiflorum L.) pulpMend... by Andrés F. Bahamón-Monje, Paola A. García-Rincón, Gentil A. Collazos-Escobar, Claudia M. Amorocho-Cruz, Nelson Gutiérrez-Guzmán

“…Additionally, mathematical modeling and multivariate statistical tools were applied to analyze water desorption behavior, optimizing low-temperature energy consumption and ensuring maximum storage stability. …”
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Design of New Primer Sets for the Development of a Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification for Rapid Detection of <i>Neisseria meningitidis</i> by Cuong Viet Vo, Trang Thu Nguyen, Huong Thu Ngo, Lan Anh Thi Bui, Toan Van Trinh, Loan Thi Vu, Hieu Dang Hoang, Phong Quoc Truong

“…Developing a rapid and low-cost <i>N. meningitidis</i> detection method is crucial, especially for developing countries. …”
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