Predicting response to anti-VEGF therapy in neovascular age-related macular degeneration using random forest and SHAP algorithms by Peng Zhang, Jialiang Duan, Caixia Wang, Xuejing Li, Jing Su, Qingli Shang

“…Purpose: This study aimed to establish and validate a prediction model based on machine learning methods and SHAP algorithm to predict response to anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy in neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD). …”
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A comparative study of different contrast administration routes efficiency performed on in vivo colorectal cancer models by A. S. Goncharova, D. V. Khodakova, A. V. Galina, A. V. Zaikina, L. Z. Kurbanova, M. V. Mindar, S. V. Gurova

“…The investigation is aimed to provide a systematic comparison of different contrasting methods for in vivo micro-CT diagnostic of orthotopic colorectal cancer models extracted by ortotopic implantation into the caecum of immunocompromised mice BALB/c Nude lines.Materials and methods. …”
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Design of netted muskmelon digital twin growth model based on HMM+LSTM algorithm by LU Peng, LIU Mingtang, WU Shanshan, LI Bin, LI Shihao, WANG Changchun, YANG Yangrui, JIANG Enhui

“…【Objective】The purpose of this paper is to enhance agricultural water use efficiency, and to develop a digital twin system for simulating the entire growth life-cycle of crops, which holds significant importance for advancing smart agriculture in China and assisting farmers in formulating optimized management strategies. 【Method】Using netted muskmelon as a case, in the Yellow River Diversion Irrigation District of Huayuankou, Henan Province, we conducted controlled indoor experiments replicating local climatic conditions. …”
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Digital Twin-Based Technical Research on Comprehensive Gear Fault Diagnosis and Structural Performance Evaluation by Qiang Zhang, Zhe Wu, Boshuo An, Ruitian Sun, Yanping Cui

“…This achievement provides a new method for intelligent monitoring of industrial equipment and effectively promotes the application of digital twin technology in the field of predictive maintenance.…”
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Noise Reduction in LED-Based Photoacoustic Imaging by Takahiro Kono, Kazuma Hashimoto, Keisuke Fukuda, Uma Maheswari Rajagopalan, Kae Nakamura, Jun Yamada

“…We show that the proposed new signal processing method can significantly improve the SNR of the photoacoustic signals.…”
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Recombinase polymerase amplification combined with CRISPR/Cas12a technology for rapid on-site detection of duck adenovirus 3 by Qi-Zhang Liang, Wei Chen, Wei Chen, Yuhai Bi, Weiwei Wang, Rong-Chang Liu, Qiu-Ling Fu, Guang-Hua Fu, Long-Fei Cheng, Nan-Song Jiang, Ting Zhu, Hong-Mei Chen, Yu Huang

“…The RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a-LFS method, performed at 37°C, allowed for result visualization without sophisticated equipment. …”
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Virtual reality three-dimensional echocardiographic imaging for planning surgical atrioventricular valve repairCentral MessagePerspective by Kuberan Pushparajah, MD, MRCPCH, Ka Yee Kelly Chu, Shujie Deng, PhD, Gavin Wheeler, PhD, Alberto Gomez, PhD, Saleha Kabir, PhD, Julia A. Schnabel, PhD, MSc, MA, John M. Simpson, MD, FRCP

“…Objectives: To investigate how virtual reality (VR) imaging impacts decision-making in atrioventricular valve surgery. Methods: This was a single-center retrospective study involving 15 children and adolescents, median age 6 years (range, 0.33-16) requiring surgical repair of the atrioventricular valves between the years 2016 and 2019. …”
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Enhancing Neuroanatomy Teaching with DSI Studio’s Fiber Reconstruction Technology by Zeng J, Shi L, Liu Y, Yang J, Zhang L, Song H, Zhao Y, Yang J, Cheng X, Lu L

“…To address this gap, we conducted an innovative study utilizing DSI Studio to enhance neuroanatomy education.Methods: An innovative study was conducted utilizing DSI Studio for fiber reconstruction and 3D visualization in neuroanatomy workshops. …”
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An animal model study of simplified optical navigation system-assisted percutaneous lumbar transforaminal puncture by B. N. Wenxiu Chai, Yuqing Chen, Li Sheng, Yong Huang

“…This study aims to develop a simplified optical navigation system based on an optical tracker and 3D Slicer software, and to evaluate its effectiveness in assisting percutaneous lumbar foraminal puncture through animal model experiments. Methods A simplified optical navigation system based on an optical tracker and 3D Slicer software was developed. …”
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Dexamethasone does not affect endolymphatic hydrops (EH) in patients with Meniere's disease within 24 h, and intratympanic administration of gadolinium plus dexamethasone simplifie... by Jing Zou, Zikai Zhao, Hongbin Li, Guoping Zhang, Qing Zhang, Jianping Lu, Ilmari Pyykkö

“…The aim of the present study was to simplify the intratympanic administration protocol by mixing gadolinium chelate with therapeutic dexamethasone and to evaluate the effects of this mixture on the visualization of EH in MRI. Materials and methods: In an in vitro study, the potential impact of gadolinium-diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (Gd-DTPA) on the stability of dexamethasone was evaluated by analyzing dynamic changes in dexamethasone with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) after mixing with Gd-DTPA. …”
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Comparison of standard radiography and magnetic resonance imaging in hand osteoarthritis by D. M. Kudinskii, A. V. Smirnov, L. I. Alekseeva, E. A. Taskina, A. M. Lila, A. S. Potapova, A. V. Volkov

“…In addition, X-ray examination is planar and has no possibility of multiplanar visualization. This dictated the need to search for a more informative visualization technique in HOA.Aim – to compare the sensitivity and specificity of standard radiography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques in determining the symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA) of the distal interphalangeal (DIP), proximal interphalangeal (PIP) and metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints of the right hand; to determine the indications for the appointment of MRI in patients with HOA.Materials and methods. …”
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NON-COMPACTION LEFT VENTRICLE MYOCARDIUM: A SYMPTOM, SYNDROME OR DEVELOPMENT VARIATION? by M. E. Polyak, E. A. Mershina, E. V. Zaklyazminskaya

“…The left ventricle non-compaction myocardium syndrome is relatively new diagnosis entered clinical practice with improvement of the heart visualization methods. There is plenty of studies on genetic heterogeneity of non-compaction myocardium syndrome and its impact on a variety of associated cardiomyopathies. …”
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Limb Reconstruction Surgery When There is No Fluoroscopy: Themes for Success by Anirejuoritse Bafor, Emeka Izuagba, Christopher Iobst

“…Therefore, surgeons must develop creative methods to perform surgical procedures safely when working in those settings. …”
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Research on coal mine data management and service platform by Chen Yunqi

“…In order to solve the problems of massive data of multi-source heterogeneous systems in coal mines, such as complex types, difficult aggregation, poor quality, and lack of a unified service platform, this paper analyzes the key technologies and theoretical methods in data collection, transmission, storage, calculation and service, and designs a coal mine data and management service platform based on a multi-layer architecture. …”
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Non-Variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding by Dong Jin Yoon, Joon Sung Kim

“…Proton pump inhibitors and prokinetics are used for pre-endoscopy preparation to improve visualization and outcomes. Various endoscopic hemostatic methods, including injection therapy, clipping, and thermal techniques are described, which reflects the need for personalized strategies based on patient conditions and lesion characteristics. …”
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Participatory development of a care line for workers with Repetitive Strain Injury by Amélia Romana Almeida Torres, Ivana Cristina Holanda Cunha Barreto, Izabelle Mont´Alverne Napoleão Albuquerque, Valéria Bastos Gomes

“…Objective: to build an integral care line for workers with repetitive strain injuries. Methods:action-research with actions of the care line were developed in four workshops with the participation of 32 professionals, managers and users of primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare. …”
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Radiation study techniques in diagnosing the causes of opisthorchiasis-induced obstructive jaundice by N. V. Klimova, A. Ya. Ilkanich, V. V. Darvin, A. L. Koctrubin, T. S. Vardanyan, F. S. Aliev

“…For BD visualization, the investigators used radiation diagnostic methods, such as ultrasonography (USG), magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP), and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); their efficiency was evaluated.Results. …”
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Improvement of Tax Service Efficiency Management by G. A. Borshchevskii

“…We use both quantitative methods (e.g. factor analysis, principal component analysis, economic and statistical methods, econometrics, content analysis of legal acts, tabular and graphical visualization, monitoring of tax authorities’ performance indicators) and qualitative methods (comparative legal and comparative historical analysis). …”
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Nanoplastics: From Separations to Analysis—Challenges and Limitations by Justyna Ośko, Kornelia Kadac-Czapska, Katarzyna Jażdżewska, Natalia Nowak, Piotr Kowalczyk, Małgorzata Grembecka

“…This paper aims to discuss the main challenges encountered during the analysis of NPs in environmental samples. Various methods for the visualization and identification of NPs are examined, with a focus on microscopic, spectroscopic, and thermal techniques. …”
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COUNTERREENGINEERING OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES by M. S. Kostin, D. S. Vorunichev, D. A. Korzh

“…The article considers methods and techniques for the reengineering of radiotechnical circuits and signals enabling to reproduce the list of the electronic component base and the essential circuit technique, as well as to study the basic circuit characteristics of the appliance in four main modes: functional, in-circuit, peripheral and identification visualization. …”
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