Development and usability testing of an integrated geriatric care model (SMART system) to promote integrated home-based geriatric care by Rongrong Guo, Huan Fan, Shuqin Xiao, Ziling Zheng, Fangyu Yang, Yanyan Xiao, Xue Yang, Ying Wu

“…This study aimed to address the gap by developing an integrated geriatric care model (SMART system) using a knowledge-based clinical decision support system (CDSS) architecture inspired by the principle of neural reflex and evaluate the usability of the SMART system. Methods The development of our SMART system was guided by the knowledge-based Clinical Decision Support System architecture and the principle of neural reflexes, which included 5 phases: (1) functional design; (2) architecture and database design; (3) security measures design; (4) user interface and visualization design; (5) prototypes development and iteratively testing. …”
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Advancing Diabetic Retinopathy Screening: A Systematic Review of Artificial Intelligence and Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Innovations by Alireza Hayati, Mohammad Reza Abdol Homayuni, Reza Sadeghi, Hassan Asadigandomani, Mohammad Dashtkoohi, Sajad Eslami, Mohammad Soleimani

“…These AI-driven tools substantially enhance the sensitivity, specificity, and interpretability of DR screening. <b>Methods</b>: A systematic review of PubMed, Scopus, WOS, and Embase databases, including quality assessment of published studies, investigating the result of different AI algorithms with OCTA parameters in DR patients was conducted. …”
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Development and validation of a novel predictive model for dementia risk in middle-aged and elderly depression individuals: a large and longitudinal machine learning cohort study by Xuan Xiao, Yihui Li, Qiaoboyang Wu, Xinting Liu, Xu Cao, Maiping Li, Jianjing Liu, Lianggeng Gong, Xi-jian Dai

“…The aim of this study is to develop and validate a novel dementia risk prediction tool among middle-aged and elderly individuals with depression based on machine learning algorithms. Methods This study included 31,587 middle-aged and elderly individuals with depression who did not have a diagnosis of dementia at baseline from a large UK population-based prospective cohort. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness and Complications of Robotic vs Other Surgery Techniques for Mitral Valve Repair or Replacement: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Carlos Esteban Vidal Valderrama, Ramon Isaac Zavala Garcia, Yeisson Rivero Moreno, Raul Antunez Perez, Jessica Edith Acevedo Rodriguez, Vanessa Pamela Salolin-Vargas, Leopoldo David Trujillo-García, Mauricio Alejandro Saldaña-Ruiz, Noe Alejandro Zúñiga González, Vanessa Jarelly Rodríguez-Huerta, Carolina Cantú Navarro

“…This abstract aims to compare robotic mitral valve repair versus other surgical techniques, providing insights into the evolving approaches to performing this procedure. METHODS: We conducted a search in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane, including systematic reviews, meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and case-control studies comparing robotic surgery with conventional techniques and MIS in patients located in Turkey, Italy, Japan, USA, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, England and China. …”
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Development and validation of a model for predicting in-hospital mortality in patients with sepsis-associated kidney injury receiving renal replacement therapy: a retrospective coh... by Caifeng Li, Ke Zhao, Qian Ren, Lin Chen, Ying Zhang, Guolin Wang, Keliang Xie

“…The objective of this study was to develop and validate a predictive model for in-hospital mortality in patients with SAKI receiving RRT.MethodsPatients with SAKI receiving RRT from the MIMIC-IV database were retrospectively enrolled and randomly assigned to either the training cohort or the testing cohort in a 7:3 ratio. …”
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Isolation and in silico analysis of a new subclass of parasporin 4 from Bacillus thuringiensis coreanensis by Thais N. F. Santos, Raquel O. Moreira, Jardel D. B. Rodrigues, Luis A. C. Rojas, Jackson A. M. Souza, Janete A. Desidério

“…Given the importance and limited knowledge about the actions of PS4 proteins and the existence of only one described subclass, the present work aimed to characterize the Bacillus thuringiensis coreanensis strain as a potential source of PS4 protein. Methods A preliminary screening to detect the ps4 gene was conducted in a bank of standard strains and isolates of Bacillus thuringiensis from the Laboratory of Bacterial Genetics and Applied Biotechnology, FCAV/UNESP. …”
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Preclinical markers of carotid atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk assessed by the ESH/ESC scale (2003, 2007, 2009) by S. Sh. Urazalina, A. N. Rogoza, T. V. Balakhonova, R. P. Myasnikov, T. E. Kolmakova, Yu. A. Karpov, V. V. Kukharchuk, S. A. Boytsov

“…In total, AP were visualized in 358 out of 600 participants (59,6 %). …”
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Fully Automated Photoplethysmography-Based Wearable Atrial Fibrillation Screening in a Hospital Setting by Khaled Abdelhamid, Pamela Reissenberger, Diana Piper, Nicole Koenig, Bianca Hoelz, Julia Schlaepfer, Simone Gysler, Helena McCullough, Sebastian Ramin-Wright, Anna-Lena Gabathuler, Jahnvi Khandpur, Milene Meier, Jens Eckstein

“…This implementation allowed for real-time data visualization and intervention in the form of a Holter ECG. …”
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Urologic Complications following Gynecologic Surgery in a Sub-Saharan West African Country by Dehi Boston Mian, Virginie Angoi, Raoul Kasse, Alexis Yao, Sophia Akinloye, Fatoumata Ampoh, Koffi N'Guessan, Serge Boni

“…The objective of this study is to determine the clinical, therapeutic and evolutionary aspects of iatrogenic urological lesions in a low- and middle-income country (LMIC). Methods: A retrospective, descriptive study conducted for 5 years at the obstetrics and gynecology department of the university hospital of Cocody. …”
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Proximal LiDAR Sensing for Monitoring of Vegetative Growth in Rice at Different Growing Stages by Md Rejaul Karim, Md Nasim Reza, Shahriar Ahmed, Kyu-Ho Lee, Joonjea Sung, Sun-Ok Chung

“…Precise monitoring of vegetative growth is essential for assessing crop responses to environmental changes. Conventional methods of geometric characterization of plants such as RGB imaging, multispectral sensing, and manual measurements often lack precision or scalability for growth monitoring of rice. …”
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How does the ultrasonic assist CO2 immiscible flooding? by Hengli Wang, Leng Tian, Yanzhong Zhen, Yating Li, Yi Gao, Gaorun Zhong, Kaiqiang Zhang

“…CO2 flooding is considered one of the most important methods for reducing CO2 emissions and increasing oil production from reservoirs. …”
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Pediatric aerodigestive foreign bodies in the Qassim region: a retrospective study of epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and outcomes by Mazyad M. Alenezi, Sami H. Alrashidi, Faisal A. Al-Harbi, Turki A. Al-Mutairi, Ziyad A. Alsweed, Emad K. Al-Oadah, Abdulaziz F. Alharbi

“…DESIGN: Single-center, retrospective study SETTING: Maternal and Children's Hospital, Qassim, Saudi Arabia PATIENTS AND METHODS: Retrospective data of pediatric patients (0–14 years) with confirmed ADFBs recorded over the past 5 years at Maternal and Children Hospital (MCH) in Buraidah, Saudi Arabia. …”
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The efficacy of ophiopogonanone B in treating the cough in mice infected with Mycoplasma pneumoniae by Nan-Nan Liu, Bai-Hui Guo, Lei Wang, Xiao-Xi Wang, Xin Wang, Yan-Li Meng, Gui-Xin Tang, Wei-Ming Wang, Wei-Ming Wang

“…We aim to study how ophiopogonanone B influences the expression of transient receptor potential anchor protein 1 (TRPA1), substance P (SP), and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) to treat coughing in MP-infected mice.MethodsUltra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS) was used to detect ophiopogonanone B. …”
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Pulmonary and Physical Virtual Reality Exercises for Patients With Blunt Chest Trauma: Randomized Clinical Trial by Tjitske D Groenveld, Indy GM Smits, Naomi Scholten, Marjan de Vries, Harry van Goor, Vincent MA Stirler

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the effectivity of breathing and physical exercises using VR on the pulmonary recovery of patients with blunt chest trauma at the ward. MethodsA pilot randomized controlled trial was performed. …”
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Dynamic evolutionary pattern of fractures in tectonically deformed coal-bearing assemblages during loading by Pengxiang ZHAO, Yingying LIU, Shugang LI, Yanqun LIU, Yunchuan LIU, Laolao WANG, Weidong LU

“…However, the influence patterns remain unclear. MethodsUsing a NanoVoxel-3000 high-resolution inspection system for multiscale integrated geotechnical scanning and analysis, this study performed uniaxial compression and CT scanning experiments on TDC-bearing combination specimens. …”
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Three-dimensional (3D) vascular reconstruction of the superior mesenteric vessels: a practical tool for the young surgeon approaching right hemicolectomy with CME technique by Luca Scaravilli, Vincenza Paola Dinuzzi, Felicia Andrei, Andrea Carnevali, Giulia Maria Marini, Martina Pardo, Antonella Nisi, Ildo Scandroglio, Camillo Leonardo Bertoglio

“…The secondary outcome was the subjective feedback from senior colorectal surgeons regarding pre-operative use of 3D vascular reconstructions. Methods A total of 20 patients who underwent right hemicolectomy from 01/10/2023 to 30/09/2024 were included in the study. …”
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A novel LACC1 variant c.658G>A (p. Asp220Asn) in familial juvenile arthritis: identification and functional analysis by Hiba Alblooshi, Noor Mustafa, Azeem Abdul Khalam, Anjali Bharathan, Ekhlass Mohammed, Ibrahim Baydoun, Mushal Allam, Meera Almansoori, Tabeer Fatima, Najla Aljaberi

“…Asp220Asn) variant identified in multiple affected individuals within a large consanguineous extended family, providing further insights into the genetic underpinnings of familial juvenile arthritis. Methods whole exome sequencing (WES) was performed on affected patients and findings were confirmed using sanger sequencing in family members. …”
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Comparative evaluation of BRIX3000 and Carisolv in chemomechanical caries removal in immature permanent first molars: a randomized controlled trial by Mohammad Malek Rajab, Mawia Karkoutly, Samar Alsalameh, Shadi Azzawi

“…Materials and methods It was a single-blinded, randomized, parallel-group, active-controlled trial with three arms. …”
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Evaluating Predictive Accuracy of Regression Models with First-Order Autoregressive Disturbances: A Comparative Approach Using Artificial Neural Networks and Classical Estimators by Rauf I. Rauf, Masad A. Alrasheedi, Rasheedah Sadiq, Abdulrahman M. A. Aldawsari

“…The analysis is structured into three phases: the first phase examines predictive accuracy across methods using Mean Squared Error (MSE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), and Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE); the second phase evaluates the efficiency of parameter estimation based on standard errors across methods; and the final phase visually assesses the closeness of predicted values to actual values through scatter plots. …”
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Noise Removal from Images of Lunar Areas in Permanent Shadow Using a Combination of Physical Noise Models and Deep Learning by Haiyan Pan, Binbin Chen, Zhonghua Hong, Ruyan Zhou, Yun Zhang, Yanling Han, Jiang Tao

“…Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method outperforms existing methods in restoring terrain details and provides better quantitative and visual outcomes. …”
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