Flow dynamics during the HeartWare HVAD to HeartMate 3 exchange: A computational study assessing differential graft lengths and surgical techniques by Jonathan Grinstein, MD, Ryo Torii, PhD, Christopher Salerno, MD, Pablo J. Blanco, PhD, Hector Garcia-Garcia, MD, PhD, Christos V. Bourantas, MD, PhD

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Employing the Artificial Intelligence Object Detection Tool YOLOv8 for Real-Time Pain Detection: A Feasibility Study by Cascella M, Shariff MN, Lo Bianco G, Monaco F, Gargano F, Simonini A, Ponsiglione AM, Piazza O

“…Future research will focus on evaluating the model’s generalizability across diverse clinical scenarios and its integration into clinical workflows to improve patient care.Keywords: pain, artificial intelligence, automatic pain assessment, computer vision, action units…”
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A laboratory feasibility study using a computer algorithm for anastomosis segmentation of epicardial ultrasonography images from distal coronary artery bypass anastomoses by Alex Skovsbo Jørgensen, Martin Siemienski Andersen, Lasse Riis Østergaard, Samuel Emil Schmidt, Dorte Nøhr, Jan Jesper Andreasen

“…., technical suture failures, and such failures may be detected using intraoperative quality assessment. High-intensity epicardial ultrasonography (ECUS) allows anatomical visualization of the anastomoses during surgery, but currently, the images must be assessed manually. …”
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Breast cancer assessment under neoadjuvant systemic therapy using thoracic photon-counting detector computed tomography in prone position: a pilot study by Claudia Neubauer, Johanna Nattenmüller, Fabian Bamberg, Marisa Windfuhr-Blum, Jakob Neubauer

“…Abstract Background Accurate assessment of treatment response to neoadjuvant systemic therapy (NAST) in breast cancer is important prior to surgery. …”
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Preoperative difference between 2D and 3D planning correlates with difference between planned and achieved surgical correction in patient‐specific instrumented total knee arthropla... by Patrick Pflüger, Alberto Pedrazzini, Lukas Jud, Lazaros Vlachopoulos, Sandro Hodel, Sandro F. Fucentese

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The predictive value and model establishment of body composition in the long-term prognosis of patients after rectal cancer surgery by LIU Shuo, LU Yun, HU Jilin, YANG Wenchang, ZHAO Rizhi, XU Wenda, YANG Hanyu, LU Zechen, MA Zheng, DU Zhaolin, GAO Yunzhi, GAO Yuan

“…Inclusion criteria: ① Age>18 years; ② Preoperative colonoscopy and pathological diagnosis of colorectal cancer; ③ Complete surgical resection; ④ Abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan 1 month before surgery. …”
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Reliability of lateral cephalometric radiographs in the assessment of the upper airway: a systematic review by M. E. Balashova, Z. S. Khabadze, I. A. Voronov, I. N. Bagdasarova, N. N. Fedotova

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Impact of Psoas Muscle Area Index on Short- and Mid-Term Mortality in Patients Undergoing Valve Surgery for Infective Endocarditis: A Retrospective Analysis by Christian Dinges, Matthias Hammerer, Nikolaos Schörghofer, Christoph Knapitsch, Gretha Hecke, Sophie Klaus, Johannes Steindl, Richard Rezar, Rainald Seitelberger, Uta C. Hoppe, Klaus Hergan, Elke Boxhammer, Bernhard Scharinger

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Sarcopenia is a strong independent predictor of short- and mid-term mortality in patients undergoing valve surgery for IE. Routine radiological assessment of sarcopenia using PMAi could improve risk stratification and guide preoperative interventions. …”
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A Retrospective and Prospective Observational Study to Evaluate the Jugular Bulb Anatomical Variations Using High-resolution Computed Tomography by Saurabh Atram, Alka Agrawal, Yogita Dixit, Manzill, K. S. Suhas, Hema Dhakad, Neelesh Patel

“…Introduction: The jugular bulb (JB) is a key anatomical structure of the temporal bone that shows variability that can impact otologic surgeries and symptoms. This study aimed to assess the presence and characteristics of bulb variations with high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and their distribution across different demographics. …”
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Can Radiological Renal Artery Parameters Predict Acute Kidney Injury in Infective Endocarditis Surgery?—From Imaging to Outcomes by Christian Dinges, Elke Boxhammer, Iris Kremser, Katja Gansterer, Johannes Steindl, Nikolaos Schörghofer, Christoph Knapitsch, Reinhard Kaufmann, Uta C. Hoppe, Matthias Hammerer, Klaus Hergan, Bernhard Scharinger

“…Radiological parameters, including renal artery calcification, renal ostial calcification, the presence of renal infarctions, and additional arteries, were assessed using preoperative computed tomography (CT). …”
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Noninferiority comparison of electromagnetic navigation-guided versus computed tomography-guided percutaneous localization of multiple small pulmonary nodules: a prospective random... by Hongliang Hui, Haoran Miao, Fan Qiu, Huaming Li, Yangui Lin, Yiqian Zhang, Bo Jiang

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Discovery of CMNPD31124 as a novel marine-derived PKMYT1 inhibitor for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma therapy: computational and biological insights by Chaojie Huang, Ting Wang, Rui Chen, Yunyun Xu

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Assessment and Predicting Factors of Repeated Brain Computed Tomography in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients for Risk-Stratified Care Management: A 5-Year Retrospective Study by Preeda Sumritpradit, Thitipong Setthalikhit, Sorayouth Chumnanvej

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Surgical Outcomes of Video‐Assisted Thoracic Surgery Combined With Computed Tomography‐Guided Microwave Ablation for Lung Cancer Presenting as Multiple Ground‐Glass Opacities: A 5‐... by Bin Huang, Chuanfei Zhan, Pengcheng Yu, Yifan Xu, Muhammad Zunair Bhatti, TianMing Chen, WenDa Yin, Zhifei Ma, Chi Su, Zhongqiu Wang, Dongjie Feng, Tian Shen, Xiaokang Shen, Dongqing Lu, Lin Zheng, Shilin Chen

“…The purpose of this study was to retrospectively review the usefulness and safety of performing video‐assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) combined with computed tomography (CT)‐guided microwave ablation (MWA) in patients with synchronous multiple primary lung cancer (sMPLC) and to demonstrate the long‐term surgical outcomes at our institute. …”
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Radiochemical and biological assessments of a PSMA-I&S cold kit for fast and inexpensive 99mTc-labeling for SPECT imaging and radioguided surgery in prostate cancer by Leonardo Lima Fuscaldi, Leonardo Lima Fuscaldi, Danielle Vieira Sobral, Ana Claudia Ranucci Durante, Fernanda Ferreira Mendonça, Ana Cláudia Camargo Miranda, Carla Salgueiro, Silvia Gomez de Castiglia, Lilian Yuri Itaya Yamaga, Marcelo Livorsi da Cunha, Luciana Malavolta, Marycel Figols de Barboza, Jorge Mejia

“…The expression of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) is upregulated in prostate cancer (PCa) cells and PSMA-ligands have been radiolabeled and used as radiopharmaceuticals for targeted radionuclide therapy (TRT), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) or positron emission tomography (PET) molecular imaging, and radioguided surgery in PCa patients. …”
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An Assessment of the Economic Feasibility of Selected Surgeries in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department under Community-Based Health Insurance (CBHI) in a Tertiary Care Hospit... by Jatoveda Haldar, Rajesh Kamath, Kramer Stallone D’lima, Jossil Nazareth

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Simultaneous Mental Fatigue and Mental Workload Assessment With Wearable High-Density Diffuse Optical Tomography by Jianan Chen, Huixin Yang, Yunjia Xia, Tingchen Gong, Alexander Thomas, Jia Liu, Wei Chen, Tom Carlson, Hubin Zhao

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Deep learning algorithms enable MRI-based scapular morphology analysis with values comparable to CT-based assessments by Hanspeter Hess, Alexandra Oswald, J. Tomás Rojas, Alexandre Lädermann, Matthias A. Zumstein, Kate Gerber

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CT assessment of total abdominal muscle area index (TAMAI) as a predictive tool for early post operative complications in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a prospective case-contro... by Islam Haney Shawali, Yara ELhefnawi, Mohammed ElShwadfy Nageeb, Bahaa Eldin Mahmoud

“…Abstract Background In metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) a lot of focus is made on preoperative risk assessment to enhance patient’s baseline performance and improve postoperative clinical outcomes. …”
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POSSIBILITIES OF APPLYING MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS OF BLOOD FLOW CHARACTERISTICS IN ENDOVASCULAR TREATMENT OF AORTIC DISEASES USING HOLOMETALLIC STENTS by M. A. Chernyavskiy, B. S. Artyushin, A. V. Chernov, D. V. Chernova, N. N. Zherdev, Yu. A. Kudaev

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