Images in Black and White: Disparities in Utilization of Computed Tomography and Ultrasound for Older Adults with Abdominal Pain by Ijeoma C. Unachukwu, Michael N. Adjei-Poku, Olivia C. Sailors, Rachel Gonzales, Eugenia South, Zach Meisel, Rachel R. Kelz, Anne R. Cappola, Ari B. Friedman

“…Methods: We performed a retrospective, cross-sectional analysis using data from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS) to assess differences in the rate of imaging between White and Black older adults presenting to the ED for abdominal pain. …”
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Hydrogen Leakage Location Prediction in a Fuel Cell System of Skid-Mounted Hydrogen Refueling Stations by Leiqi Zhang, Qiliang Wu, Min Liu, Hao Chen, Dianji Wang, Xuefang Li, Qingxin Ba

“…The hydrogen leakage and diffusion processes in the fuel cell system were predicted using CFD simulations, and the hydrogen concentration data at various monitoring points were obtained. …”
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Psychosocial considerations in pediatric heart transplantation: Initial validation of the Pediatric Psychosocial Assessment Tool at a single center by Michael O. Killian, PhD, MSW, Sonnie E. Mayewski, MSW, Schyler E. Brumm, MSW, Zhe He, PhD, Dipankar Gupta, MBBS, DCH, MD

“…Methods: This study presents initial validation data for the PPAT, based on 189 assessments conducted at a large pediatric heart transplant center. …”
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Possibilities of using artificial intelligence technologies in the morphological diagnosis of inflammatory bowel diseases (literature review) by E. G. Churilova, A. B. Kazumova, Kh. M. Akhrieva, N. V. Pachuasvili, A. S. Tertychnyy

“…This study focuses on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the morphological diagnosis of IBD, endoscopic visualization, outcome prediction, and patient monitoring. Aim: To summarize data on the application of AI methods in the diagnosis and treatment of IBD, including digital image analysis, remission prediction, inflammation activity evaluation, and the automation of histological and endoscopic assessment processes. …”
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Utilization and Experiences of Using Quit Now, a Nicotine and Tobacco Smoking Cessation Website: Thematic Analysis by Tala Salaheddin, Ramona H Sharma, Marcela Fajardo, Cameron Panter, Lauren De Souza, Sheila Kanyevu Matano, Laura Struik

“…ResultsThematic analysis yielded four major themes: (1) barriers to information access reduce opportunities to take action, (2) lack of clarity around pharmacological options is discouraging, (3) hearing from others is an important part of the journey, and (4) recognizing own agency throughout the quit process. These themes provided context and support for the Google Analytics data, which showed that end user activity, measured by indicators such as page views and average time spent on each page, was highest on pages about how to quit (10,393 page views), pharmacology information (1999 page views), and the community forum (11,560 page views). …”
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Study on Soil Freeze–Thaw and Surface Deformation Patterns in the Qilian Mountains Alpine Permafrost Region Using SBAS-InSAR Technique by Zelong Xue, Shangmin Zhao, Bin Zhang

“…The results indicate that the surface deformation time series in both vertical and east–west directions obtained using this method show significant improvements in accuracy over the initial data, allowing for a more precise reflection of the dynamic processes of surface deformation in the study area. …”
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Patient perceived weight stigma and patient-centered language use preferences: A cross-sectional mixed methods analysis conducted in a large academic medical center. by Ryan M Kane, Selvi B Williams, Kimberly Reynolds, Abby Kincanon, Marcy R Hager, Craig McDougall, Jonathan Q Purnell, Patricia A Carney

“…We used classical content analysis to qualitatively analyze free-text data for thematic coding.<h4>Results</h4>After a 1-week survey fielding period, 3,219 of 16,758 patients completed the survey, yielding a response rate of (19.2%) with 2,816 having available electronic health record body mass index (BMI) data. …”
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Anisotropic permeability model considering gas and water adsorption and stress by Xiaoyu ZHANG, Bobo LI, Jianhua LI, Lidan JIA, Yunna DING, Haosheng SONG

“…Comparing the published test data with the calculated values of the permeability model in this paper, the model calculation results are consistent with the change rule of the test data, and the proposed model better reflects the gas seepage characteristics under the synergistic effect of gas and water adsorption and stress. …”
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Detection of single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with litter size in goats using genotyping-by-sequencing and association analysis by Satoshi Kubota, Thara Wongdee, Pramote Paengkoum

“…DNA was extracted from blood, and SNP data were obtained using the genotyping by sequencing method. …”
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The relationship of body image with sexual dysfunction and dyadic adjustment in individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder in Türkiye by Emine Reyhan Yazar, Filiz İzci

“…The Structured Clinical Interview for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5)Disorders-Clinician Version (SCID-5-CV), sociodemographic and clinical data form, Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS), Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D), Golombok-Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction (GRISS), Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS), Body Image Scale (BIS) and the Brief Quality of Life in Bipolar Disorder (Brief QoL.BD) Questionnaire were used to collect the research data.ResultsThe study sample consisted of 80 individuals, 50 females and 30 males, who were diagnosed with BD and were in remission. …”
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Assessment of clinical significance of ultrasonographic detection ofhyperechogenic deposits in hyaline cartilage in patients with knee osteoarthritis by A. V. Petrov, N. V. Matveeva, A. A. Petrov

“…A prospective analysis of clinical, radiological and ultrasonographic data of 114 patients with knee OA was conducted. …”
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Geo-spatial analysis of high-risk fertility behaviors and child stunting in Ethiopia by Wondaya Fenta Zewdia, Daniel Asmelash, Yemane Asmelash

“…BackgroundThe process of childbirth involves significant risks, particularly when certain high-risk fertility behaviors (HRFBs) are observed. …”
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Perspectives of HPV vaccination among young adults: a qualitative systematic review and evidence synthesis protocol by Purnima Madhivanan, Jonathan Smith, Namoonga M Mantina, Flavia Nakayima Miiro, Deborah Jean McClelland, Priscilla Anne Magrath

“…After data extraction, framework analysis will be used to analyse the data applying the socioecological model. …”
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Baseline clinical features of COVID-19 patients, delay of hospital admission and clinical outcome: A complex relationship. by Cédric Dananché, Christelle Elias, Laetitia Hénaff, Sélilah Amour, Elisabetta Kuczewski, Marie-Paule Gustin, Vanessa Escuret, Mitra Saadatian-Elahi, Philippe Vanhems

“…The crude in-hospital fatality rate was lower in this group (13.3% versus 27.6%), p<0.01. …”
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Impact of environmental and geographical position on the chemometric classification of ethanol extracts from Isotoma longiflora leaves by E. Imelda, K. Khairan, R.R. Lubis, T. Karma, R. Idroes

“…A linear discriminant analysis was then used to validate these results, and the linear discriminant analysis model derived from the cross-validation predicted the origin of Isotoma longiflora samples with 100 percent accuracy rate.CONCLUSION: The Isotoma longiflora leaf extracts were successfully classified using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy data processed through chemometric calculations (namely, principal component analysis). …”
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Small molecule Y-320 stimulates ribosome biogenesis, protein synthesis, and aminoglycoside-induced premature termination codon readthrough. by Sara Hosseini-Farahabadi, Alireza Baradaran-Heravi, Carla Zimmerman, Kunho Choi, Stephane Flibotte, Michel Roberge

“…Y-320 did not increase the rate of translation elongation and it exerted its effects independently of mTOR signaling. …”
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Damage Identification in Large-Scale Structures Using Time Series Analysis and Improved Sparse Regularization by Huihui Chen, Xiaojing Yuan

“…However, this type of method faces challenges of fewer applications on the large-scale structure, slow convergence rate, and poor performance based on the sensitivity of the modal parameters. …”
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Single stage bilateral total hip arthroplasty - 10 years of experience by Radunović Aleksandar, Radunović Vesna, Starčević Srđan, Lekić Goran, Vulović Maja

“…Aim of this article was to present our experience in simultaneous bilateral hip arthroplasty, and to recommend it in patients with adequate indications. Methods. We processed data for 113 patients of both genders, operated at the Clinic for Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology of the Military Medical Academy in Belgrade, Serbia from 2005 until 2015 where single stage bilateral hip arthroplasty was performed. …”
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Feasibility of proton dosimetry overriding planning CT with daily CBCT elaborated through generative artificial intelligence tools by Matteo Rossi, Gabriele Belotti, Luca Mainardi, Guido Baroni, Pietro Cerveri

“…To showcase the viability of the approach using real-world data, experiments were also conducted using real CBCT. …”
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Impact of snow thermal conductivity schemes on pan-Arctic permafrost dynamics in the Community Land Model version 5.0 by A. Damseaux, A. Damseaux, A. Damseaux, H. Matthes, V. R. Dutch, V. R. Dutch, L. Wake, N. Rutter

“…This uncertainty stems from the complex quantification of the rate and extent of permafrost thaw, which is influenced by factors such as snow cover and other surface properties. …”
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