Ventricular function assessment using an ultrafast spoiled gradient echo sequence with an intravascular blood pool contrast agent in pediatric patients. by Tayaba Miah, Rithvik Gunda, Gerald Greil, Mohammad Hussain, Qing Zou

“…Semi-automated software (cvi42) was used to segment and derive ventricular volumes. Image quality was objectively assessed by comparing signal-to-noise (SNR) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) scores. …”
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GPX3 as a Novel and Potential Therapeutic Target in the Shared Molecular Mechanisms of Traumatic Brain Injury and Parkinson’s Disease by Wang Y, Fang J, Yuan Q, Yu J, Hu J

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Prominence of Microbiota to Predict Fibrous Stenosis in Crohn’s Disease by Yang X, Pan Y, Gao CP, Li H, Zhang YH, Huang CL, Cao L, Xiao SY, Zhou Z

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Erbin Regulates Tissue Factors Through Ras/Raf Pathway in Coagulation Disorders in Sepsis by Yang C, Lei C, Jing G, Xia Y, Zhou H, Wu D, Zuo J, Gong H, Wang X, Dong Y, Aidebaike D, Wu X, Song X

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Corporate Financing and Risk Management in the Banking Sector in Uganda During and Post Covid-19. Evidence from Kabale District by Semusu, Alex, Byamukama , Eliab Mpora

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Left atrial strain predicts paroxysmal atrial fibrillation recurrence after catheter ablation: a 1-year study using three-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography by Rui Zhang, He Li, Yan Wang, Tianle Yu, Jiacheng Li, Yumeng Wu, Zhiwen Yu, Cuixing Liang, Dan Yu, Li Xue

“…Additionally, patients with sustained SR exhibited a significant reduction in LA volume compared to those with recurrence(p = 0.003). …”
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Characteristics, controlling factors of development and exploration areas of deep coal-rock reservoirs in rift basins: a case study of the second member of Cretaceous Nantun Format... by Geng GAO, Yingyi XIE, Beibei HOU, Wenjuan MA, Hui XU, Yujie WANG, Yingdong HUO, Jingyuan ZHANG, Shichao LIU, Wei ZHAO, Yuan LIANG

“…The predicted resource volume exceeds one trillion cubic meters, making it a favorable breakthrough area for deep coal-rock gas exploration in the Huhehu Sag. …”
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Effect of the cervical and thoracic “Daoyin” training on posture and pulmonary function in patients with upper crossed syndrome: a randomized controlled trial by Yue Guo, Ming Li, Chaowei Xie, Xiaoyan Liu, Yushan Chen, Jun Yang, Yuxue Wu, Shaoqing Chen, Shizhong Wang, Jianping Lin

“…There were significant differences of the change values between groups in Forward Head Angle (FHA) (d = 1.113, P < 0.001), Forward Shoulder Angle (FSA) (d = 1.052, P < 0.001), VAS (d = 0.854, P < 0.001), NDI (d = 0.754, P = 0.005), pulmonary function (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 s/Forced Vital Capacity (FEV1/FVC) (d = 0.516, P = 0.002), maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV) (d = 0.504, P = 0.033), cervical range of motion in Left Rotation (LR) (d = 0.647, P = 0.014) and emotional state (d = 0.587, P = 0.014). …”
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Top health service concerns: a data mining study of the Shanghai health hotline by Lili Shi, Tong Zhao, Shimiao Shi, Tianyu Tan, Aksara Regmi, Yuyang Cai

“…The top 10 health service concerns identified in Shanghai included medical staff attitudes, medications, fees, registration, family planning, medical disputes, ambulance services, environmental health, illegal medical practices, and immunization.ConclusionsThis study not only identifies critical issues within the Shanghai health service system but also offers actionable insights to inform targeted policy interventions. The high volume of complaints regarding service attitudes and medical expenses underscores the need for stronger policies to improve patient-provider communication and ensure transparency and fairness in healthcare costs. …”
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus Stenting via Percutaneous Common Carotid Artery Access for Ductus Dependent Pulmonary Blood Flow in Newborns and Infants: Experience in Latvia by Zanda Grīnberga, Elizabete Zaharāne, Pauls Sīlis, Valts Ozoliņš, Normunds Sikora, Elīna Ligere

“…Transcarotidal PDA stenting in neonates and small infants with ductus-dependent critical congenital heart disease is possible in small volume paediatric cardiac surgery centre to stabilise the patient prior to definitive surgery or palliation of complex CHD. …”
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Low-activity [18F]-somatostatin receptor (SSTR) imaging using [18F]SiTATE on a long axial field-of-view PET/CT scanner by Nils F. Trautwein, Eduardo Calderón, Pia M. Linder, Gerald Reischl, Philippe Driessen, Wenhong Lan, Andreas S. Brendlin, Thorben Groß, Helmut Dittmann, Martina Hinterleitner, Christian la Fougère, Fabian P. Schmidt, Lena S. Kiefer

“…Subjective image quality, noise and lesion detectability of n = 122 lesions were rated using a 5-point Likert scale. The molecular tumor volume (MTV), signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), tumor-to-liver activity concentration ratio (TLR) and standardized uptake values (SUV) were analyzed. …”
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Efficacy of combined colorectal cancer treatment in senile patients by P. V. Tsarkov, D. R. Markaryan, V. M. Nekoval

“…Patients with the IV stage of CRC underwent standard volume surgery with high-grade lymph node dissection due to the high risk of obstruction or tumor bleeding. …”
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Evaluation method and application for in-situ stress in No. 8+9 coal seam, southern Shenfu block, northeastern margin of Ordos Basin by Jiawei WU, Wei TANG, Yanhe ZHU, Cunwu WANG, Yongjing TIAN, Jingyu ZI, Jianghao YANG, Xian SHI

“…This approach aims to enhance production through large-scale extreme volume fracturing in horizontal wells by integrating the productivity of natural fractures and induced hydraulic fractures. …”
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Saussurea gossypiphora extracts reduce inflammation by reversing inflammatory cytokine levels in in-vitro and in-vivo by Kalyani Jatoth, Pawan Kumar Anoor, Ramesh Kande, Sandeepta Burgula

“…Wistar rats upon carrageenan induced paw edema showed significant reduction in paw edema and volume upon oral administration of MESGD within 3 h, indicating its significant anti-inflammatory activity. …”
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Evaluation of the Competitiveness Model in the Steel Industry with a Technology Transfer Approach by Ali Amraei, Safieh Mehrinejad, Amir Bayattork

“…Conclusion The petrochemical industry is not in a favorable condition in this regard, and the volume and lines of products and derivatives in the industry are limited despite the available potential. …”
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Asymptomatic Post-Traumatic Rupture of the Right Diaphragm Dome by E. A. Losik, M. V. Fadeeva, V. V. Shchegelsky, R. T. Rzaev, A. V. Stepanov, K. B. Puzakov, M. R. Skhirtladze

“…Chest radiograph revealed a high standing of the right dome of the diaphragm at the level of 3rd rib with a decrease in the volume of the right lung, and an increase in cardiac silhouette (cardiothoracic index 0.64). …”
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Prediction of major adverse cardiovascular events following ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction using cardiac obesity marker—epicardial adipose tissue mass index: a prospect... by Zeyan Liu, Jinbo Wang, Yanfang Yang, Jinglin Cheng, Min Yang, Ye Zhang

“…Epicardial adipose tissue mass index (EAMI) was calculated as EAT volume divided by absolute value of the EAT attenuation index, measured using coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA). …”
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Assessing national exposure to and impact of glacial lake outburst floods considering uncertainty under data sparsity by H. Chen, Q. Liang, J. Zhao, S. B. Maharjan

“…Bayesian models are employed to estimate a plausible range of glacial lake water volumes and the associated GLOF peak discharges while accounting for the uncertainty stemming from the limited sizes of the available data and outliers within the data. …”
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Vertical and horizontal bone loss following alveolar socket preservation using bone grafts and autologous platelet concentrates vs bone grafts alone: a systematic review and meta-a... by Shivang Davda, Rawand Shado, Ines Novo Pereira, David Madruga, Haidar Hassan

“…Abstract Background Socket preservation is a proactive approach that limits bone loss after tooth extraction to maintain adequate bone volume, height and width. Many methods have proven effective in achieving socket preservation, including using various bone grafts and autologous platelet concentrates (APCs). …”
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Study of Acid-Base Indicator Property of the Selected Natural Food Colour Source Juice Beetroot (Beta Vulgaris), Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicon) And Carrot (Dacus Carota). by Akorabirungi, Hillary

“…Pigments were extracted using hot water and a definite volume was added which gave accurate and reliable results for all the different types of neutralization titrations - strong acid against strong base, weak acid against strong base. …”
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