Early experience with robot-assisted Frey’s procedure surgical outcome and technique: Indian perspective by Ankit Shukla, Senthil Gnanasekaran, Raja Kalayarasan, Biju Pottakkat

“…The literature commonly describes robotic lateral pancreaticojejunostomy; however, data on robot-assisted Frey’s is scarce. Methods : We herein, describe our series and technique of robot-assisted Frey’s procedure at our tertiary care center between November 2019 and March 2022, and its short-term outcomes in comparison to the open Frey’s. …”
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Experiences and perceptions of students in occupational therapy regarding the use of desktop virtual environments-based simulation: a qualitative study by Zhizhuo Wang, Peiyun Wu, Shaoyun Shi, Weiwei Zhang, Cheng Lin

“…Thus, this study aimed to explore how students perceived the desktop VE-based simulation learning to better inform the usefulness of integrating virtual simulation into curricula. Methods A qualitative methodology was employed to explore students’ experiences and perceptions of engagement in the desktop-based virtual environments learning process. …”
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Animal Wellness: The Power of Multiomics and Integrative Strategies by Ratan Kumar Choudhary, Sunil Kumar B. V., Chandra Sekhar Mukhopadhyay, Neeraj Kashyap, Vishal Sharma, Nisha Singh, Sina Salajegheh Tazerji, Roozbeh Kalantari, Pouneh Hajipour, Yashpal Singh Malik

“…High-throughput phenotypic data collection allows for the measurement of various fitness traits, both discrete and continuous, which, when mathematically combined, define the overall health and resilience of animals, including their ability to withstand diseases. Omics methods are routinely used to identify genes involved in host-pathogen interactions, assess fitness traits, and pinpoint animals with disease resistance. …”
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Assessing the Needs of Patients with Cancer and Healthcare Professionals for a Digital Pain Management System: A Qualitative Study by Xie X, Gao X, Wang H, Li B, Wang Y, Jiao X, Xv X, Zhou L

“…The findings will serve as a reference for developing cancer pain management tools in China.Methods: A Purposive sampling was used to conduct semi-structured interviews from March to June 2024 with patients experiencing chronic cancer pain, their family members, and healthcare workers in the oncology departments of two tertiary grade A hospitals in Shanghai, China. …”
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In vivo MR-angiography for the assessment of aortic aneurysms in an experimental mouse model on a clinical MRI scanner: Comparison with high-frequency ultrasound and histology. by Christian H P Jansen, Carolin Reimann, Julia Brangsch, René M Botnar, René M Botnar, Marcus R Makowski

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential of MR-angiography performed on a clinical MR scanner for the assessment of aortic aneurysms in an experimental mouse model, compared to a preclinical high-resolution ultrasound imaging system and histopathology.<h4>Methods</h4>All in vivo MR imaging was performed with a clinical 3T MRI system (Philips Achieva) equipped with a clinical gradient system in combination with a single-loop surface-coil (47 mm). …”
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Beyond the outbreak: a review of big data analytics in proactive infectious disease prevention for risk mitigation for COVID-19 by Nurun Nuha, Sakinah Ali Pitchay, Azni Haslizan Ab Halim, Murtadha Arif Bin Sahbudin, Ilfita Sahbudin

“…The review identifies four key predictive models—epidemiological, time series, machine learning, and deep learning—and seven analytical techniques, including SIR, SEIR, regression analysis, random forest, support vector machines, auto-regressive methods, and deep learning. BDA supports infectious disease control by processing diverse healthcare data and leveraging technologies like IoT and social media to enhance diagnosis, clinical decision-making, and surveillance. …”
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IITA’s genebank, cowpea diversity on farms, and farmers’ welfare in Nigeria by Abel-Gautier Kouakou, Ademola Ogundapo, Melinda Smale, Nelissa Jamora, Julius Manda, Michael Abberton

“…This study explores the linkage between IITA’s genebank and cowpea variety diversity on farms and other measures of farmers’ welfare in Nigeria. Methods A multistage stratified sampling was used to select the sample households. …”
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Balancing physical development and health in adolescents through controlled High-Intensity Training by Stanislav Lazarev, Iryna Kryventsova, Vasyl Lutskyi

“…The aim of this study was to assess how HIT can contribute to the development of physical qualities in adolescents while minimizing the risks of excessive strain. Materials and Methods. The study encompassed 28 students (14±0.9 years) from a lyceum in Kharkiv, Ukraine. …”
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Possibilities of clinical neuroimaging assessment scales using for patient severity in the onset of cerebral hemorrhagic supratentorial stroke to predict the outcome of the disease... by A. A. Kuznietsov

“…The main purpose of the study was to determine the criteria for the vital and functional prognosis of the cerebral hemorrhagic supratentorial stroke (CHSS) acute period outcome based on the Hemphill Intracerebral Hemorrhage (Hemphill-ICH) Scale and ICH-Grading Scale (ICH-GS) in the onset of the disease. Materials and methods. A prospective, cohort, complex clinical and paraclinical study was conducted in 124 patients (72 men and 52 women, mean age 64.7 ± 1.1 years) with CHSS. …”
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Dermoscopy of Non-Melanocytic Skin Tumors: A Descriptive Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital by Deeptara Pathak Thapa, Sajana Bhandari, Harihar Adhikari, Sammi Joshi

“…Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the dermoscopic features of non-melanocyte skin tumors of skin Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional hospital-based study including patients clinically diagnosed as non-melanocytic epidermal tumors was conducted. …”
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Practice and Perception of Radiographers on the Positioning Techniques of Erect Lateral Cervical Spine Radiography in Non-trauma Adult Patients by B.S. Weerakoon, I.G.N.N.K. Karunaratne, .M.W.S. Jayasundara

“… Background: The visualization of the lower cervical spine (C-spine), including the C7-T1 junction on lateral radiograph is a challenge due to the overlapping of the shoulder girdle. …”
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Randomized Control Trial Comparing Effects of Tourniquets on Neurology and Functional Outcomes after Total Knee Arthoplasty by Gur-Aziz Singh Sidhu, Saphalya Pattnaik, Mothana Gawad, Rafia Ghani, Harjot Kaur, Neil Ashwood

“…The literature reveals a divided opinion on whether TKA should be performed with or without a tourniquet, with conflicting results on post-operative pain, blood loss, and functional outcomes.. Materials and Methods: This study included patients aged 65 to 90 years undergoing elective unilateral TKA for osteoarthritis. …”
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Bibliometric analysis of programmed cell death and immunogenic cell death in hepatocellular carcinoma immunotherapy: global trends and future directions by Shan-Peng Chen, Jie Tian

“…Although there is a wealth of research in this field, there is a lack of bibliometric analysis to fill the gap in understanding global research trends, key hotspots, and future research directions. Methods This study employed bibliometric analysis using data from the Web of Science database, analyzing 958 publications from 2000 to 2024. …”
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Transvesicoscopic Robotic-Assisted excision of giant ureterocele and bladder neck reconstruction: A novel approach in pediatric and young adult patients by J.A. García Andrade, J.E. Arboleda- Bustán, J. Chirinos, F. Alarcón, Escobar Gabriela

“…We present a video-based case series demonstrating a novel transvesicoscopic robotic approach for complete ureterocele resection and bladder floor reconstruction. Methods: We describe four patients (ages 14–20) with recurrent urinary tract infections, high-grade hydronephrosis, and bladder outlet dysfunction after initial ureterocele treatment in infancy. …”
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High Expression of ZNF208 Predicts Better Prognosis and Suppresses the Tumorigenesis of Breast Cancer by Jing Wei, Fangzheng Jiao, Xiaoya Wang, Yifan Qiao, Zihan Yuan, Fang Liu, Yan Fang, Yanfang Pan

“…Nevertheless, its role in breast tumorigenesis is largely unknown. Methods: We systematically investigated the gene expression, prognostic value, and promoter methylation of ZNF208 in BRCA with Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis (GEPIA) and DNA Methylation Interactive Visualization Database (DNMIVD). …”
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Comparison between the surgical scalpel and carbon dioxide laser in managing excessive gingival display using lip repositioning technique: a randomized controlled clinical study by Sara Alkari, Omar Hamadah, Steven Parker

“…Achieving a balanced and attractive smile has therefore become a key challenge for dental practitioners worldwide. Methods This study is a single-center, parallel, randomized controlled open-label trial aimed to compare performing lip repositioning surgery (LRS) utilizing carbon dioxide (CO₂) laser with conventional scalpel in managing excessive gingival display (EGD) (4–6 mm) with special consideration to lip dimensions, and 20 participants were included in this study setting in the Faculty of Dentistry, 70% females and 30% males, with an average age of 26.4 and 24.8 years in laser and scalpel groups, respectively, randomly allocated into two groups. …”
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DSAT: a dynamic sparse attention transformer for steel surface defect detection with hierarchical feature fusion by Shouluan Wu, Hui Yang, Liefa Liao, Chao Song, Yating Fang, Jianglong Fu, Tan Li

“…On the NEU-DET dataset, DSAT achieved an accuracy of 92.55%, with a mean Average Precision (mAP) of 83.14% at an IoU of 0.5 and 47.37% at an IoU of 0.5:0.95, significantly outperforming existing methods. Similar improvements were observed on the GC10-DE dataset, where the model attained an accuracy of 79.61% and a mAP of 67.27% at an IoU of 0.5, and a mAP of 34.09% at an IoU of 0.5:0.95. …”
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Trends and Developments in Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus Research by Fan‐Rong He, Yan‐Rui Lin, Yu‐Hua Wen, Jin‐He Deng

“…The aim of this study is to offer clinicians, researchers, and other interested parties an up‐to‐date overview of the research status and emerging trends in VLS through the use of bibliometric analysis. Methods The present research employed a thorough examination of the Web of Science Core Collection to identify publications pertaining to VLS within the time frame of January 1, 1994, to December 31, 2023. …”
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Comparison and Prediction of the Ecological Footprint of Water Resources—Taking Guizhou Province as an Example by Yongtao Wang, Wenfeng Yang, Jian Liu, Enhui Lu, Ye Li, Ning Chen

“…This necessitates the development of robust and effective assessment methods to ensure their sustainable use. Although assessing the ecological footprint (EF) of urban water systems plays a critical role in advancing sustainable cities and managing water assets, existing research has largely overlooked the application of geospatial visualization techniques in evaluating resource allocation strategies within karst mountain watersheds, an oversight this study aims to correct through innovative methodological integration. …”
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Development of data driven models to accurately estimate density of fatty acid ethyl esters by Walid Abdelfattah, Munthar Kadhim Abosaoda, Hardik Doshi, H. S. Shreenidhi, Manoranjan Parhi, Devendra Singh, Prabhjot Singh, Abdolali Yarahmadi Kandahari

“…The objective of this study is to construct advanced predictive algorithms using various machine learning methods, including AdaBoost, Decision Trees, KNN, Random Forests, Ensemble Learning, CNN, and SVR. …”
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