Sex differences in the reactivity of gastric myoelectrical activity and heart rate variability as putative psychophysiological markers in human pain research by Rossitza Draganova, Genisius Hartanto, Robert Jan Pawlik, Jana Luisa Aulenkamp, Jana Luisa Aulenkamp, Sigrid Elsenbruch, Sigrid Elsenbruch

“…We investigated responses to the experience of pain from the visceral (rectal distension) and somatic (cutaneous heat) pain modalities, with a focus on elucidating sex differences in EGG and HRV responses.MethodsIn a sample of healthy volunteers (29 males, 43 females), EGG and ECG data were collected during a baseline and a pain phase. …”
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CRISPR/Cas13a-assisted rapid and portable HBV DNA detection for low-level viremia patients by Yuan Tian, Zihao Fan, Ling Xu, Yaling Cao, Sisi Chen, Zhenzhen Pan, Yao Gao, Hao Li, Sujun Zheng, Yingmin Ma, Zhongping Duan, Xiangying Zhang, Feng Ren

“…This study provides a visual and faster alternative to current PCR-based diagnosis for HBV infection.…”
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Separating Subjective from Objective Food Value in the Human Insula: An Exploratory Study Using Intracranial EEG by Benjamin Hébert-Seropian, Olivier Boucher, Daphné Citherlet, Manon Robert, François Richer, Dang Khoa Nguyen

“…Depth electrodes implanted in the insular cortex recorded event-related potentials (ERPs) in response to visual food cues. The sessions were conducted in two prandial states (hungry and satiated). …”
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Individualized resting-state functional connectivity abnormalities unveil two major depressive disorder subtypes with contrasting abnormal patterns of abnormality by Keke Fang, Lianjie Niu, Baohong Wen, Liang Liu, Ya Tian, Huiting Yang, Ying Hou, Shaoqiang Han, Xianfu Sun, Wenzhou Zhang

“…However, the clinical heterogeneity, likely stemming from diverse neurobiological disturbances, complicates findings from standard group comparison methods. This variability has driven the search for MDD subtypes using objective neuroimaging markers. …”
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Microstructural and functional abnormalities of the locus coeruleus in freezing of gait in Parkinson's disease by Huimin Sun, Caiting Gan, Xingyue Cao, Yongsheng Yuan, Heng Zhang, Chenhui Wan, Jiaxin Shi, Xufeng Wang, Youyong Kong, Tao Feng, Kezhong Zhang

“…Conclusions: LC degeneration may disrupt motor and compensatory network integration, especially in visual-motor pathways, contributing to FOG.…”
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ICT-Net: An Integrated Convolution and Transformer-Based Network for Complex Liver and Liver Tumor Region Segmentation by Chukwuemeka Clinton Atabansi, Hui Li, Sheng Wang, Jing Nie, Haijun Liu, Bo Xu, Xichuan Zhou, Dewei Li

“…However, two major challenges remain: 1) existing models struggle to extract robust spatial features for accurate liver and liver lesion segmentation, and 2) publicly available liver datasets with HCC annotations are limited. Methods: We first present a new liver dataset acquired from Chongqing University Cancer Hospital (CCH-LHCC-CT) with HCC annotations. …”
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Cognitive and motor disturbances in depression: insights from comprehensive behavioral assessments by Ioanna Douka, Marit F. L. Ruitenberg, Marit F. L. Ruitenberg, Kamile Weischedel, Carlos Phouthavongsay, Sara L. Weisenbach, Jos N. van der Geest, Brian J. Mickey, Vincent Koppelmans

“…However, comprehensive assessments of cognitive and motor domains in the same depression sample are rare.MethodsThis pilot study compared 20 depressed patients and 22 controls across multiple tests of cognitive and motor functions. …”
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Advancing 1.5T MR imaging: toward achieving 3T quality through deep learning super-resolution techniques by Sk Rahatul Jannat, Kirsten Lynch, Maryam Fotouhi, Steve Cen, Steve Cen, Jeiran Choupan, Nasim Sheikh-Bahaei, Nasim Sheikh-Bahaei, Gaurav Pandey, Bino A. Varghese

“…These factors impact heterogeneity in MRI neuroimaging data on account of the uneven distribution of 1.5T and 3T MRI scanners across healthcare institutions.MethodsIn our study, we investigated the efficacy of three deep learning-based super-resolution techniques to enhance 1.5T MRI images, aiming to achieve quality analogous to 3T scans. …”
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Relationship between the Degrees of Itch and Serum Lipocalin-2 Levels in Patients with Psoriasis by Norie Aizawa, Yozo Ishiuji, Mitsutoshi Tominaga, Sanae Sakata, Nobuaki Takahashi, Koichi Yanaba, Yoshinori Umezawa, Akihiko Asahina, Utako Kimura, Yasushi Suga, Kenji Takamori, Hidemi Nakagawa

“…This study examined the correlation between serum LCN2 levels and the degrees of itch in patients with psoriasis. Methods. Serum LCN2 concentrations were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) in patients with psoriasis and AD and in healthy controls. …”
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Nitrogen dioxide exposure attenuates or even reverses the association between physical activity and fasting plasma glucose levels in non-diabetic elderly Chinese adults by Chen Zhang, Qingsi Wu, Xuqiu Cheng, Ziwei Tian, Junzhe Li, Qiang Liu, Yan Zhang, Xianwei Guo, Guimei Chen, Huaibiao Li, Changliu Liang, Bing Hu, Dongmei Zhang, Chunmei Liang, Jie Sheng, Fangbiao Tao, Jun Wang, Yuyou Yao, Linsheng Yang

“…This study aimed to examine whether long-term exposure to NO2 attenuates the association between PA and FPG levels in non-diabetic older adults. Methods A total of 2600 non-diabetic elderly Chinese adults were included in this cross-sectional study. …”
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Towards Context-Rich Automated Biodiversity Assessments: Deriving AI-Powered Insights from Camera Trap Data by Paul Fergus, Carl Chalmers, Naomi Matthews, Stuart Nixon, André Burger, Oliver Hartley, Chris Sutherland, Xavier Lambin, Steven Longmore, Serge Wich

“…Camera traps offer enormous new opportunities in ecological studies, but current automated image analysis methods often lack the contextual richness needed to support impactful conservation outcomes. …”
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Multimodal abnormalities of brain function in chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of neuroimaging studies by Xingyao Chen, Xingyao Chen, Xingyao Chen, Nuo Chen, Nuo Chen, Nuo Chen, Peng Lai, Peng Lai, Yiqi Sun, Jie Yu, Ming Xin, Deliang Zhu, Fanrong Liang, Fanrong Liang, Fanrong Liang, Qian Song, Shirui Cheng, Shirui Cheng, Shirui Cheng, Zhengjie Li, Zhengjie Li, Zhengjie Li, Zhengjie Li

“…In this meta-analysis, we integrated the existing data, delineating a pattern of coherent results from the encompassed studies.MethodsA systematic search of neuroimaging studies investigating the brain activity differences between CLBP and Healthy controls (HCs) was conducted in seven databases up to December 22, 2024. …”
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First Report on Rigid Plate Fixation for Enhanced Sternal Closure in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: Safety and Outcomes by Jules Miazza, Benedikt Reuthebuch, Florian Bruehlmeier, Ulisse Camponovo, Rory Maguire, Luca Koechlin, Ion Vasiloi, Brigitta Gahl, Luise Vöhringer, Oliver Reuthebuch, Friedrich Eckstein, David Santer

“…Introduction: This study reports of the use of a rigid-plate fixation (RPF) system designed for sternal closure after minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS). Methods: This retrospective analysis included all patients undergoing MICS with RPF (Zimmer Biomet, Jacksonville, FL, USA) at our institution. …”
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CMV Retinitis in the Context of SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Case Study and Comprehensive Review of Viral Interactions by Emil Robert Stoicescu, Laura Andreea Ghenciu, Roxana Iacob, Adina Iuliana Ardelean, Ecaterina Dăescu, Ovidiu Alin Hațegan, Diana Manolescu, Emanuela Tudorache, Casiana Boru, Mirabela Dima

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Our case suggests that SARS-CoV-2 may trigger reactivation of CMV infection, leading to bilateral involvement in patients with low CD4 lymphocyte counts, which can result in severe visual impairment. The review discusses the molecular and cellular interactions between CMV and SARS-CoV-2, as well as risk factors, pathophysiology, and diagnostic methods for CMV retinitis, providing recommendations based on the literature findings.…”
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Accelerated iTBS-Induced changes in resting-state functional connectivity correspond with cognitive improvement in amnestic MCI by Stephanie Aghamoosa, Sara A. Nolin, Andrew A. Chen, Kevin A. Caulfield, James Lopez, Katrina Rbeiz, Holly H. Fleischmann, Olivia Horn, Katrina Madden, Michael Antonucci, Gonzalo Revuelta, Lisa M. McTeague, Andreana Benitez

“…We correlated changes in cognition and connectivity of the target ROIs and networks; off-target ROI (primary visual) and networks served as negative controls. …”
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Examining Brain Function Changes in HIV‐Infected Patients With Asymptomatic Neurocognitive Impairment: A Longitudinal Study by Juming Ma, Zhongkai Zhou, Shuai Han, Chuanke Hou, Xingyuan Jiang, Fan Xu, Haixia Luo, Jiaojiao Liu, Wei Wang, Haiyan Zhao, Lingling Zhao, Hongjun Li

“…This decline correlates with worsening neurocognitive abilities, specifically visual processing and executive function.…”
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Patient Outcomes of Thumb Arthroplasty Using a Hybrid Technique for Severe Osteoarthritis by Shiny Chih-Hsuan Wu, MD, Chen-Heng Hsu, MD, Chieh-An Chuang, MD, Sheu Huan, MD, You-Hung Cheng, MD, Cheng-Pang Yang, MD, Joe Chih-Hao Chiu, MD, PhD, Chun-Ying Cheng, MD, Yi-Shen Chan, MD, Alvin Chao-Yu Chen, MD

“…Patient-reported outcome measurements (PROMs) including Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand, pain visual analog scale (VAS), and single assessment numeric evaluation (SANE) were analyzed at 2 years. …”
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Co-design and content validation of psychosis care assessment material for medical, pharmacy, nursing, and occupational therapy curricula by Jenny Chen, Jack Charles Collins, Justin Newton Scanlan, Andrea McCloughen, Rosa Howard, Claire Ashton-James, Claire L. O’Reilly, Rebekah J. Moles, Tina X. Ung, Carl R. Schneider, Bandana Saini, Jennifer Ong, Paul Beckett, Karen Watson, Margaret McGrath, Timothy F. Chen, Sarira El-Den

“…This study aimed to co-design and content validate psychosis care assessment material for medical, pharmacy, nursing, and occupational therapy curricula. Methods A nominal group technique (NGT) meeting was conducted to generate and rank ideas among people with lived/living experience of mental illness. …”
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Comparing Clinical Efficacy between Minimally Invasive Osteotomy and Weil Osteotomy for Treatment of Metatarsalgia by Zixing Bai, Xuhan Cao, Yanjun Yang, Chengyi Sun, Si Chen, Haiwei Hu, Jianmin Wen, Xinxiao Lin, Weidong Sun

“…Aim and objective: To investigate the differences of indications and clinical efficacy between the minimally invasive osteotomy and the Weil osteotomy for treatment of the metatarsalgia. Materials and methods: One hundred and four metatarsal bones in 64 feet of 51 patients with mild metatarsalgia were divided into two groups. …”
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Transforming 3D MRI to 2D Feature Maps Using Pre-Trained Models for Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder by Elahe Hosseini, Seyyed Ali Hosseini, Stijn Servaes, Brandon Hall, Pedro Rosa-Neto, Ali-Reza Moradi, Ajay Kumar, Mir Mohsen Pedram, Sanjeev Chawla

“…This disorder can have significant negative consequences on people’s lives, particularly children. In recent years, methods based on artificial intelligence and neuroimaging techniques, such as MRI, have made significant progress, paving the way for development of more reliable diagnostic tools. …”
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