Machine learning discrimination of Gleason scores below GG3 and above GG4 for HSPC patients diagnosis by Bingyu Zhu, Longguo Dai, Huijian Wang, Kun Zhang, Chongjian Zhang, Yang Wang, Feiyu Yin, Ji Li, Enfa Ning, Qilin Wang, Libo Yang, Hong Yang, Ruiqian Li, Jun Li, Chen Hu, Hongyi Wu, Haiyang Jiang, Yu Bai

“…Evaluation metrics were visualized using confusion matrices and ROC curves. …”
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Evidence for Whom? A Systematic Review of Eligibility Criteria in RCTs of Anti-VEGF for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Andreas Arnold-Vangsted, Emil Alexander Rosenørn, Emilie Theresa Sørrig Butler, Rodrigo Anguita, Rita Serrano Anjos, Lasse Jørgensen Cehofski, Vibeke Christensen, Lorenzo Ferro Desideri, Jakob Grauslund, Javad Nouri Hajari, Musa Yasin Kaya, Oliver Niels Klefter, Celine Lee, Line Petersen, Miklos Schneider, Yousif Subhi

“…Design: Systematic review. Methods: A search of 12 literature databases was conducted on 15 April 2024. …”
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Computational fluid dynamic analysis in infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm for surveillance of aneurysm potential rupture by Nyityasmono Tri Nugroho, MD, PhD, Agus Prasetyo Nuryadi, BEng, Muhammad Ilyas, MD, Muhammad Hanif Nadhif, BEng, Reyhan Eddy Yunus, MD, Raden Suhartono, MD, PhD

“…Twenty-five percent of samples had a saccular component. Visual analysis showed a correlation between areas of lowest WSS and highest WP. …”
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Cytokine profile of intraocular fluids to predict macular edema in surgical treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment by I.V. Khizhnyak, E.V. Boiko, I.E. Panova, A.N. Trunov, E.M. Svistunova, Yu. P. Koval’chuk

“…We also found that IL-6 content had a significant positive correlation with the thickness of the central retinal zone and a negative correlation with the total visual field at the stage of treatment completion. …”
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Developing evidence-based guidelines for describing potential benefits and harms within patient information leaflets/sheets (PILs) that inform and do not cause harm (PrinciPILs) by Jeremy Howick, Martina Svobodova, Shaun Treweek, Katie Gillies, Adrian Edwards, Peter Bower, Jennifer Bostock, Nina Jacob, Kerenza Hood

“…To develop and disseminate guidance on how to implement the principles. Methods We used a mixed methodology consisting of three work packages. …”
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Evaluating Diagnostic Concordance in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Among Academic Glaucoma Subspecialists by Chenmin Wang, De-Fu Chen, Xiao Shang, Xiaoyan Wang, Xizhong Chu, Chengju Hu, Qiangjie Huang, Gangwei Cheng, Jianjun Li, Ruiyi Ren, Yuanbo Liang

“…Agreement was more likely in cases involving larger average cup-to-disc ratios, greater vertical cup-to-disc ratios, more severe visual field defects, and thicker retinal nerve fiber layer measurements, particularly in the temporal and inferior quadrants. …”
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Slope Surface Deformation Monitoring Based on Close-Range Photogrammetry: Laboratory Insights and Field Applications by Tianxin Lu, Peng Han, Wei Gong, Shuangshuang Li, Shuangling Mo, Kaiyan Hu, Yihua Zhang, Chunyu Mo, Yuyan Li, Ning An, Fangjun Li, BingBing Han, Baofeng Wan, Ruidong Li

“…The proposed system leverages multiple image processing methods and monocular visual localization, combined with machine learning, to ensure accurate monitoring under time series. …”
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Deep learning and hyperspectral features for seedling stage identification of barnyard grass in paddy field by Siqiao Tan, Qiang Xie, Wenshuai Zhu, Yangjun Deng, Lei Zhu, Xiaoqiao Yu, Zheming Yuan, Zheming Yuan, Yuan Chen, Yuan Chen

“…However, due to their striking visual similarity, separating them from rice seedlings at early growth stages is daunting using traditional visible light imaging models. …”
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Development of a new gastrointestinal endoscope forceps plug that can minimize gas leakage by Tomo Ishida, Yoshinori Hayashi, Yohei Nose, Kohei Goto, Yuji Ishii, Takuro Saito, Kotarou Yamashita, Koji Tanaka, Kazuyoshi Yamamoto, Tomoki Makino, Tsuyoshi Takahashi, Yukinori Kurokawa, Hidetoshi Eguchi, Yuichiro Doki, Kiyokazu Nakajima

“…Abstract Background and aims In our previous study, we visualized and systematically evaluated gas leakage from the forceps plug of the gastrointestinal endoscope system using the Schlieren system. …”
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Utility of ultrasound imaging in monitoring fracture healing in rat femur: Comparison with other imaging modalities by Satoshi Inoue, Michinori Mori, Masaya Yasui, Miwako Matsuki-Fukushima, Kentaro Yoshimura, Naoko Nonaka

“…During the remodeling stage, micro-CT offered a detailed assessment of the internal fracture surface, whereas US was limited to evaluating the outer bone surface and lacked accuracy in visualizing the entire fracture site. Radiography provided a general overview of the fractures. …”
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Assessment of mobile screen time, sleep quality, and reaction time in young adults with premenstrual dysphoric disorder by Doreswamy Kanakaiah, Varun Manjunath, Venkatesha R, Yashica Gowda R, Sai Sailesh Kumar Goothy, Sadgunothama Goud Kamparaj, Anitha Lakshmi

“…Sleep quality was assessed using an insomnia severity index questionnaire. Auditory and visual RT (VRT) was recorded using the RT apparatus. …”
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AI-based classification of anticancer drugs reveals nucleolar condensation as a predictor of immunogenicity by Giulia Cerrato, Peng Liu, Liwei Zhao, Adriana Petrazzuolo, Juliette Humeau, Sophie Theresa Schmid, Mahmoud Abdellatif, Allan Sauvat, Guido Kroemer

“…CON was characterized using SYTO 14 fluorescent staining and holotomographic microscopy, and visualized by AI-deconvoluted transmitted light microscopy. …”
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The hot spots and global trends of prevention and treatment in postoperative delirium (POD) from 2004 to 2023: A bibliometric analysis by Changshuo Jiang, Zijun Tian, Ming Jiang, Chenyang Xu, Mingjie Mao, Shanwu Feng, Hongmei Yuan

“…Current hot spots include early perioperative prevention strategies and integrated multi-method treatments. Effective drugs for it is one of the directions in the future. …”
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Evaluation of pulse therapy with intravenous methylprednisolone on leprosy neuritis in a Brazilian referral center by Diogo Fernandes dos Santos, Diogo Fernandes dos Santos, Pedro Henrique Sirotheau Corrêa Alves, Fernanda de Oliveira Cirino, Leonardo Peixoto Garcia, João Paulo Moreira Fernandes, Douglas Eulálio Antunes, Isabela Maria Bernardes Goulart, Isabela Maria Bernardes Goulart

“…This observational study aimed to evaluate the use of intravenous methylprednisolone in refractory LN cases in a national reference center of leprosy in Brazil.MethodsEpidemiological and clinical data were collected, and the following instruments were used on evaluation: visual analog pain scale (VAS), Douler Neuropathic 4 questionnaire (DN4), Screening of Activity Limitation and Safety Awareness (SALSA), and the simplified neurological assessment protocol by the Brazilian Ministry of Health. …”
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Level of acceptance of illness and its association with quality of life of patients with epilepsy by Michał Rychlicki, Magdalena Babuśka-Roczniak, Barbara Brodziak-Dopierała, Agnieszka Świcińska, Magdalena Wojtanowska-Kaczka, Paula Szumniak, Wojciech Roczniak

“…The aim of the study was to assess the level of acceptance of the illness and its relationship with the quality of life of patients with epilepsy. Material and methods: In this work, the diagnostic survey method was employed with the use of questionnaires: Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS) and 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). …”
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X-Linked CGD Chorioretinitis in Two Young Girls by Johnathan Abraham Bailey, Maximilian Daechul Kong, Chanakarn Piamjitchol, Baichun Hou, Abdhel Exinor, Antara Nayak, Noah Heaps, Aykut Demirkol, Stephen H. Tsang

“…Despite these structural changes, visual function remained stable with minimal progression over time. …”
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Comparison of analgesic effects between betamethasone and dexamethasone in total knee arthroplasty: a prospective randomized controlled trial by Kai Qin, Kai Qin, Xiangxiang Sun, Qunli Dou, Bowei Li, Guoyang Bai, Guoyang Bai, Xiaobo Sun, Xiaobo Sun, Jianbing Ma, Chao Xu, Yuanchi Huang

“…Therefore, this study aims to compare the analgesic efficacy and safety of betamethasone and dexamethasone in TKA through a prospective randomized controlled trial (RCT).MethodsA total of 120 patients were randomly assigned to three groups: Control (Con) group, Dexamethasone (Dex) group and Betamethasone (Beta) group. …”
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The Effect of the Ripening Period on the Quality Attributes of Pear Fruit by Smaranda-Oana Boghean, Mădălina Militaru, Eugenia Gherghina (Mareși), Radu E. Sestras, Orsolya Borsai, Andreea F. Andrecan, Catalina Dan, Adriana F. Sestras, Anca Livia Butiuc-Keul

“….), internationally renowned cultivars and new cultivars developed through Romanian breeding programs, with distinct ripening periods, using an integrative approach based on morphological, biochemical, and sensory traits. Standardized methods were applied to assess attributes including fruit size, firmness, soluble solids, organic acid composition, skin color, and hedonic sensory responses for taste, aroma, texture, and visual appeal. …”
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The Power of Food Advertisements: A Brief Mindfulness Instruction Does Not Prevent Psychophysiological Responses Triggered by Food Ads by Constanza Baquedano, David Martinez-Pernia, Vicente Soto, Álvaro Rivera-Rei, Antonia Zepeda, Alejandra Vasquez-Rosati, Eugenio J. Guzmán-Lavín, Carla Ugarte, Antonio Cepeda-Benito, Vladimir Lopez, Jaime R. Silva

“…<b>Background:</b> Exposure to visually appealing food items can enhance their subjective realism, leading to increased cravings, salivation, and automatic approach tendencies. …”
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Ultrasound Features of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i>-Related Gastritis by Fulvia Terracciano, Antonella Marra, Veronica Nassisi, Chiara Lillo, Fabrizio Bossa, Sonia Carparelli, Francesco Cocomazzi, Maria Rosa Valvano, Giuseppe Losurdo, Alfredo Di Leo, Francesco Perri

“…<b>Background</b> Abdominal ultrasound (US) is a reliable method for visualizing gastric wall layers and measuring their thickness. …”
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