Examining factors contributing to mortality in Saudi Arabia: proposing effective healthcare management approaches by Sarah Aljarid, Wadi Alonazi

“…This study investigates the primary causes of mortality in Saudi Arabia, which include cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases, and proposes healthcare management strategies to improve mortality outcomes, reduce preventable deaths, and enhance healthcare delivery. Methods Secondary quantitative data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) and the World Health Organization (WHO) from 2015 to 2022 were analyzed. …”
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Efficient and Accurate Brain Tumor Classification Using Hybrid MobileNetV2–Support Vector Machine for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Diagnostics in Neoplasms by Mohammed Jajere Adamu, Halima Bello Kawuwa, Li Qiang, Charles Okanda Nyatega, Ayesha Younis, Muhammad Fahad, Salisu Samaila Dauya

“…Background/Objectives: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) plays a vital role in brain tumor diagnosis by providing clear visualization of soft tissues without the use of ionizing radiation. …”
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Pathophysiological mechanisms in severe preeclampsia: role of upregulated proteins in blood pressure, extracellular matrix and immunity by Caroline Cristina Pinto-Souza, Julyane Natsumi Saito Kaihara, Bruno César Rossini, Ricardo de Carvalho Cavalli, Lucilene Delazari dos Santos, Valéria Cristina Sandrim

“…Abstract Objective: This study aims to compare the plasma protein profiles between 7 preeclampsia patients with severe features (PE+) and 7 preeclampsia patients without severe features (PE-) and 10 healthy pregnancies (HP); identify differentially expressed proteins among these groups and explore the altered signaling pathways and their association with the severity of this cardiovascular condition. Methods: Plasma proteins were quantified using mass spectrometry, followed by comprehensive bioinformatics and statistical analyses. …”
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Current perspectives and trend of ferroptosis in head and neck cancer: a bibliometric analysis by Jin Pan, Yi Zhang, Binbin Zhao, Wei Shao, Xin Chen

“…Despite growing interest in ferroptosis within cancer research, systematic analyses and comprehensive visualizations of research hotspots, leading contributors, and emerging trends—particularly in the context of head and neck cancers—remain limited.Materials and methodsThis study conducted a bibliometric analysis using data retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection, covering the period from January 1, 2016, to March 20, 2025. …”
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SAM-ResNet50: A Deep Learning Model for the Identification and Classification of Drought Stress in the Seedling Stage of <i>Betula luminifera</i> by Shiya Gao, Hao Liang, Dong Hu, Xiange Hu, Erpei Lin, Huahong Huang

“…However, traditional artificial methods fall short of meeting the demands of breeding efforts due to their inefficiency. …”
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Bioinformatics Analysis Reveals Diagnostic Markers and Vital Pathways Involved in Acute Coronary Syndrome by Mingshuang Li, Conglin Ren, Chenxia Wu, Xinyao Li, Xinyi Li, Wei Mao

“…This study aimed to reveal hub genes, transcription factors (TFs), and microRNAs (miRNAs) that affect plaque stability and provide the possibility for the early diagnosis and treatment of ACS. Methods. We obtained gene expression matrix GSE19339 for ACS patients and healthy subjects from public database. …”
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557 Uncovering bias in digital recruitment for neurologic research: Demographic and socioeconomic influences on participant engagement by Peyman Nejat Bachman, Ashley D Stubbs, Vicki M Duffy, Joseph R. Jr Stricker, John L Jones, David T Utianski, Rene L Botha, Hugo, Herasevich Vitaly

“…This study investigates pathways participants took during a digital recruitment workflow in neurology, examining potential associations with socioeconomic and demographic factors. Methods/Study Population: As part of an ongoing study aiming to remotely capture speech from patients with neurologic disease, most participants seen in neurology on our campus are invited to complete a self-administered speech examination. …”
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Detecting and localizing cervical lesions in colposcopic images with deep semantic feature mining by Li Wang, Ruiyun Chen, Jingjing Weng, Huiping Li, Shi Ying, Jinghui Zhang, Zehao Yu, Chengbin Peng, Siming Zheng

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the feasibility of employing artificial intelligence models for the detection and localization of cervical lesions by leveraging deep semantic features extracted from colposcopic images.MethodsThe study employed a segmentation-based deep learning architecture, utilizing a deep decoding network to integrate prior features and establish a semantic segmentation model capable of distinguishing normal and pathological changes. …”
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The Diagnostic Effect of Intraoperative Indocyanine Green Imaging for Endometriosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Yuan Zhuang, Honghui Ou, Yue Xu, Hua Yang

“…Background: To comprehensively investigate the diagnostic effect of intraoperative indocyanine green (ICG) imaging for endometriosis (EMs). Methods: We systematically retrieved relevant literature from a series of databases (Embase, Web of Science, PubMed, Clinical Trials, Cochrane Library, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and WanFang Database) up to January 2024. …”
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Cognitive deficits in treatment-resistant depression: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Maximilian Kiebs, Richard Porter, Katie Douglas, Eivind Haga Ronold, Daniel Jensen, Anders Lillevik L Thorsen, Rune Raudeberg, Leif Oltedal, Åsa Hammar, Marco Hirnstein

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Advancing research translation in addiction and pain: A portfolio analysis of the NIH HEAL initiative by Ginnie Sawyer-Morris, Merve Ulukaya, Bryce Kushmerick-McCune, Kendra J. Clark, Jacqueline Bruce, Scott Gatzke, Scott T. Walters, Faye S. Taxman

“…This study conducted a portfolio analysis of HEAL’s research to assess opportunities to advance translation and implementation. Methods: HEAL projects (FY 2018–2022) were classified into early (T0–T1) and later (T2–T4) translational stages. …”
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Anatomical and Pathological Assessment of the Maxillary Sinus Using CBCT Imaging: A Retrospective Descriptive Study by Naida Hadžiabdić, Azra Imamović, Aida Džanković, Samra Korać, Irmina Tahmiščija

“…Materials and Methods: This retrospective descriptive study analyzed 200 CBCT scans, comprising 400 maxillary sinuses from patients treated at the Faculty of Dentistry with Dental Clinical Center University of Sarajevo. …”
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The State of the Art of Image Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy Treatment of Non-melanoma Skin Cancer in Outpatient Dermatology Clinics in the United States and Review of the Li... by Peyton M. Harris, Aaron S. Farberg, Janine Hopkins, Liqiao Ma, Donna Serure, Blake Robbins, Candace Osborne, Luis Bravo, Pauline Lausser, Amanda Boatner

“…We review the IGSRT literature and state-of-the-art operating principles in US dermatologic practices. Methods A literature search of electronic databases (Medline, Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Science Direct) combined with various authors’ published and unpublished documents, procedures, and clinical experience with IGSRT were synthesized for this paper. …”
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Near real‐time monitoring of wading birds using uncrewed aircraft systems and computer vision by Ethan P. White, Lindsey Garner, Ben G. Weinstein, Henry Senyondo, Andrew Ortega, Ashley Steinkraus, Glenda M. Yenni, Peter Frederick, S. K. Morgan Ernest

“…Wildlife population monitoring over large geographic areas is increasingly feasible due to developments in aerial survey methods coupled with the use of computer vision models for identifying and classifying individual organisms. …”
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Identification of Peptides Binding Specifically to Colon Cancer Cells through Phage Display Peptide Library Screening by Ece Selçuk, Yordan Hayat, Berkehur Abayli, Barışcan Ekal, Zeynep Kanlidere, Deniz Şahin

“…Addressing the diagnosis and treatment challenges requires the advancement of alternative approaches that can more precisely differentiate between cancerous and healthy cells.Materials and Methods: We identified colon cancer cell surface specific 12-mer peptides using subtractive phage display technique. …”
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends in Blood Pressure Variability by Zheng Zhang, Yi Duan, Zhifeng Gao, Yue Cao, Huan Zhang

“…To provide a comprehensive visual analysis of the research trends and hotspots related to blood pressure variability, the visualization tools VOSviewer and CiteSpace were employed. …”
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Unlocking health insights: exploring intention to adopt district health information systems in Bahir Dar City, northwest Ethiopia by Habtamu Alganeh Guadie, Amarech Kindie, Hunegnaw Almaw Derseh, Desta Debalkie Atnafu

“…This study aimed to assess the intention to use DHIS2 and identify associated factors among health professionals in health centers of Bahir Dar Metropolitan City, Ethiopia, in 2022.MethodsAn institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted involving 368 randomly selected health professionals from health centers in Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia, between 24 May and 24 June 2022. …”
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Radiation-free automatic planning for cochlear implantation: Comparing cochlear duct lengths between CT and MRI by Asma Alahmadi, Fida Almuhawas, Afrah Alshalan, Ibrahim Shami, Eman Hajr, Yassin Abdelsamad, Abdulrahman Alsanosi

“…This study aimed to assess the accuracy of automated preoperative cochlear measurements obtained from MRI compared to those extracted manually from HRCT and MRI scans. Methods: This retrospective study included 55 cochlear implant ears. …”
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A Scientometric Assessment of MAFLD in Children and Adolescents from 2007–2024 by Raju Vaishya, Anupam Sibal, Brij Mohan Gupta, Ghouse Modin N Mamdapur, Abhishek Vaish

“…Given the significant rise in childhood obesity (up to 34%), early MAFLD identification and intervention are crucial to mitigate long-term health risks. Methods: This study conducted a scientometric assessment of global MAFLD publications from 2007–2024 to understand current research trends and future directions. …”
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Methicillin-resistant staphylococci biofilms and the possibility of controlling them with chlorhexidine and polyhexanide: prospects for use in real clinical practice by E. M. Gordina, A. D. Shakhmatova, A. R. Kasimova, S. S. Toropov, S. A. Bozhkova

“…Amplification was performed on a CFX-96 device. Visualization was performed using the ChemiDoc gel documentation system. …”
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