Research on a traditional Chinese medicine case-based question-answering system integrating large language models and knowledge graphs by Yuchen Duan, Qingqing Zhou, Yu Li, Chi Qin, Ziyang Wang, Hongxing Kan, Hongxing Kan, Jili Hu, Jili Hu

“…This study aimed to address these issues by leveraging modern data techniques to improve access and analysis of TCM case records.MethodsA total of 679 case records from Wang Zhongqi, a renowned physician of Xin’an Medicine, a branch of TCM, covering 41 diseases, were selected. …”
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Long‐Term Follow‐Up of Superior Vena Cava–Right Atrium Spontaneous Conduction Block Line Durability Using the White‐Line Approach of Extended Early Meets‐Late Rate Tools by Yoshiaki Mizunuma, Masao Takahashi, Takafumi Sasaki, Koichiro Yamaoka, Hirofumi Kujiraoka, Tomoyuki Arai, Rintaro Hojo, Seiji Fukamizu

“…The long‐term durability of SVC isolation using white line has not been investigated. Methods Overall, 200 patients who underwent SVC isolation as atrial fibrillation therapy or additional procedures between May 2015 and April 2024 were included. …”
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Spectral Analysis of Bioelectrical Activity in Experimentally Provoked Referred Pain – Motor Alterations Related to the Network of Trigger Points by Konieczny M, Matuska J, Domaszewski P, Pakosz P, Herrero P, Santafe MM, Wotzka D, Zmarzły D, Skorupska E

“…Thus, our aim was to investigate motor alternations using spectral analysis.Methods: Sixty-three participants were selected based on tests for atypical autonomic reactivity within the referred zone. …”
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Innovations in Minimally Invasive Management of Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula by Adrian Surd, Rodica Muresan, Carmen Iulia Ciongradi, Lucia Maria Sur, Lia Oxana Usatiuc, Kriszta Snakovszki, Camelia Munteanu, Ioan Sârbu

“…Objective: This narrative review provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution and current status of MIS techniques for EA/TEF, assessing their clinical outcomes, technical challenges, and implications for patient care. Methods: A structured literature search was conducted to identify clinical studies, reviews, and reports on thoracoscopic, robotic-assisted, and endoscopic approaches to EA/TEF. …”
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MRI diagnosis of cortical dysplasia in the immature brain by M. V. Polyanskaya, A. A. Demushkina, F. A. Kostylev, F. A. Kurbanova, I. G. Vasilyev, V. A. Chadaev, N. N. Zavadenko, A. A. Alikhanov

“…To identify MR markers of CD in the immature brain and develop an MRI protocol for early diagnosis of CDs.Materials and methods. Children aged <2 y.o. (total 128) diagnosed with focal epilepsy were examined over 2017-2019. …”
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Comparative Quantitative and Discriminant Analysis of Wheat Flour with Different Levels of Chemical Azodicarbonamide Using NIR Spectroscopy and Hyperspectral Imaging by Hongju He, Yuling Wang, Shengqi Jiang, Jie Zhang, Jicai Bi, Hong Qiao, Leiqing Pan, Xingqi Ou

“…In summary, NIR technology may be sufficient if visualization is not required.…”
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Morphological and bone defect mapping analysis of true acetabulum in Crowe type IV hip dysplasia by Yuhui Yang, Duanyong Chen, Bichun Zhang, Qingtian Li, Linyong Hu, Yuanchen Ma, Qiujian Zheng

“…The secondary aim was to propose a 3D bone mapping to determine acetabular bone defect analysis from the perspective of the implanted simulation. Methods A total of 53 Crowe IV hips (27 hips without the false acetabulum in IVa group and 26 hips in IVb group) and 40 normal hips met the inclusion criteria and were retrospectively evaluated. …”
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The Efficacy of Tumor Characterization for Colorectal Lesions with Blue Light Imaging of a Compact Light-Emitting Diode Endoscopic System Compared to a Laser Endoscopic System: A P... by Ken Inoue, Naohisa Yoshida, Reo Kobayashi, Yuri Tomita, Hikaru Hashimoto, Satoshi Sugino, Ryohei Hirose, Osamu Dohi, Hiroaki Yasuda, Ritsu Yasuda, Takaaki Murakami, Yutaka Inada, Yoshito Itoh

“…Aims: In this study, we analyzed the efficacy of this system for colorectal tumor characterization with magnified blue light imaging (BLI-LED) and image’s subjective and objective evaluations, compared to a magnified blue laser imaging (BLI-LASER) using a standard LASER endoscopic system. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 37 lesions observed with both BLI-LED and BLI-LASER systems from 2019 using the Japanese narrow band imaging classification. …”
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Knowledge-map and bibliometric analysis of scientific research on FDA-approved Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cell products (2015–2024) by Moutaz W. Sweileh

“…Objective Given their clinical success and scientific novelty, this study aimed to map the research landscape surrounding the FDA-approved CAR-T cell therapies using bibliometric and knowledge mapping analysis. Methods A comprehensive title/abstract search was conducted in Scopus database for documents published between 2015 and 2024. …”
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Trends and hot spots in research on the prognostic value of gastric cancer biomarkers in the context of the Lauren classification: a bibliometric analysis by Nurbek Kozhakhmetuly Azbergenov, Talshyn Amirkhanqyzy Nurulla, Anar Balkashevna Tulyayeva, Saule Zhumabaevna Akhmetova, Nurgul Meirimovna Kereeva, Saltanat Nurslyamovna Akanova, Dinara Almatovna Zholmukhamedova

“…This study aims at quantifying the accumulated knowledge about the prognostic value of stomach cancer biomarkers in the context of the morphological Lauren’s classification, as well as providing recommendations for future studies.MethodsA literature search was conducted in the Scopus database in December 2024. …”
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Myocardial Damage Patterns in Patients with Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction with and Without Coronary Artery Disease Referred for Cardiac Magnetic Resonance by Justyna M. Sokolska, Katarzyna Logoń, Magdalena Pszczołowska, Wojciech Kosmala

“…<b>Methods</b>: 131 patients (76% male, 55 ± 15 years old) with LV ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤ 50% in echocardiography underwent CMR between December 2021 and November 2022. …”
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Virtual reality cognitive intervention for heart failure: CORE study protocol by Miyeon Jung, Liana G. Apostolova, Debra K. Moser, Irmina Gradus‐Pizlo, Sujuan Gao, Jeff L. Rogers, Susan J. Pressler

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Cerebral Oximetry for the Prediction of Neurological Dysfunction in Cardiosurgical Patients by A. N. Shepelyuk, T. V Klypa, Yu. V. Nikiforov

“…Objective: to study the efficiency of intraoperative transeosophageal echocardiography in the detection of indications for and contraindications to early activation in the operating room after myocardial revascularization under extracorporeal circulation. Subject and methods. One hundred and eighty-six patients aged 55.0±0.6 years were examined. …”
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Tips on pre-emptive hemostasis of large vessels during endoscopic full-thickness resection of a large gastrointestinal stromal tumor by Abdullah Abbasi, MD, Maham Hayat, MD, Saurabh Chandan, MD, Sagar Pathak, MD, Muhammad K. Hasan, MD, Kambiz K. Kadkhodayan, MD, Peter V. Draganov, MD, Dennis Yang, MD

“…This video case report demonstrates the successful removal of a large gastrointestinal stromal tumor in the fundus, with a focus on our endoscopic approach to the management of large peritoneal vessels. Methods: An exposed endoscopic full-thickness resection procedure was performed using a needle-type and insulated tip electrocautery knife. …”
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REMODELING OF THE HEART AND VESSELS IN ATRIAL FIBRILLATION PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEART FAILURE ACCORDING TO CYSTATIN C-RELATED GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE by S. V. Mironova, E. A. Polyanskaya, M. V. Surovtseva

“…To investigate on structural and functional specifics of the left cardiac chambers and arteries in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation (AF) comorbid with chronic heart failure (CHF) of ischemic origin, with relation to cystatin C-dependent glomerular filtration rate (GFR).Material  and  methods. Sixty patients, age 35-60 y. o., with permanent AF of ischemic origin. …”
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How to teach the anatomy of the inguinal canal? A multimodal approach by Shina Yeo Qing Chun, Nathaniel Dexter Salim, Lai YuFu Jarrell, Joshua Koh Zhi Yuan, Eng-Tat Ang, Davide Lomanto

“…Current teaching via didactic lectures may not suffice for optimal learning, and visualization of the complicated 3D-structure of the inguinal canal. …”
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Point‐of‐care renal ultrasound: Are longitudinal views of the kidney alone sufficient to rule out hydronephrosis? by Piyachat Sasipattarapong, Talib Omer, Dana Sajed, Heeseop Shin, Chun Nok Lam, Thomas Mailhot

“…The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy of longitudinal views of the kidney compared with a combination of longitudinal and transverse views of the kidney on emergency physician–performed renal point‐of‐care ultrasound to detect hydronephrosis. Methods This was a retrospective case‐control study of patients who received a renal point‐of‐care ultrasound examination performed and interpreted as hydronephrosis in the emergency department (ED). …”
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Olfactory domain family protein 3 promotes the proliferation of MYCN-amplified neuroblastoma cell lines in vitro by ZHANG Yao, ZHANG Xuan, JIA Anna, ZHAN Shijia, GUO Jinxin, CHANG Yan, GUO Yongli

“…Objective To explore the function of olfactomedin domain family protein 3 (OLFM3) in neuroblastoma (NB). Methods The relationship between the expression of OLFM3 mRNA and v-myc avian myelocytomatosis viral oncogene neuroblastoma derived homolog(MYCN)amplification status and the prognosis of patients in NB clinical samples were clarified by using R2 Genomics Analysis and Visualization Platform. …”
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Multiresolution comparison of fetal real-time and cine magnetic resonance imaging at 0.55T by Datta Singh Goolaub, Ye Tian, Joshua F.P. van Amerom, John Wood, Jon Detterich, Krishna S. Nayak, Christopher K. Macgowan

“…ABSTRACT: Background: Dynamic fetal cardiovascular MRI (CMR) enables visualization of moving structures to assess congenital heart disease and plan treatment. …”
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How has intraoperative OCT improved outcomes in epiretinal membrane surgery? by Zeynep Akgun, Filiz Afrashi, Cumali Degirmenci

“…Purpose: To compare the functional and anatomical outcomes of patients who underwent intraoperative optical coherence tomography (iOCT)-guided or conventional epiretinal membrane (ERM) surgery and to assess the role of iOCT in ERM surgery. Methods: The medical records of patients who underwent pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) or a combined surgery (PPV + cataract extraction) for idiopathic ERM were reviewed retrospectively (n = 62). …”
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