Breast Tumor-Like-Masses Segmentation From Scattering Images Obtained With an Ultrahigh-Sensitivity Talbot-Lau Interferometer Using Convolutional Neural Networks by Ionut-Cristian Ciobanu, Nicoleta Safca, Elena Anghel, Dan Popescu

“…Segmentation of breast tumors using imaging techniques remains a critical challenge in medical diagnostics, with limitations in contrast and resolution affecting early detection. Conventional mammography methods still have some limitations in differentiating between healthy and tumorous tissue, particularly in cases with low-density differences. …”
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Analysis of factors associated with the initiation of renal replacement therapy in patients on veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a case–control study by Michel Perez-Garzon, Ana Castillo-Castillo, Maria Ferro-Peñuela, Claudia Poveda-Henao, Mario Mercado-Diaz, Henry Robayo-Amortegui

“…The early identification of these factors may facilitate the early detection of AKI risk and optimize clinical management. …”
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Temperature sensor with adjustable frequency band integrated with antenna and perception by Xiangxiang Zhang, Yulong Hou, Rui Feng, Huanting Shi, Junqi Pang, Qiulin Tan

“…To develop a sensor for real-time temperature detection, we explored various feeding methods for the antenna and optimized the structural parameters of its components. …”
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The role of artificial intelligence in managing hospitalized patients with mental illness: a scoping review by Md Samiun, Moustaq Karim Khan Rony, Sumaiya Yeasmin, Mia Md Tofayel Gonee Manik, Anupom Debnath, Mustakim Bin Aziz, Afia Fairooz Tasnim, Sadia Islam Nilima

“…Objective This scoping review aimed to investigate the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in managing hospitalized patients with mental illness. Methods Following Arksey and O’Malley’s framework, a comprehensive search of databases—including PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, IEEE Xplore, and the Cochrane Library—was conducted for studies published between January 15, 2015, and March 15, 2025. …”
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Improvement of the Diagnostics of the Fetus Heart Anomalies During a Routine Screening Ultrasound Examination by Markin L., Medvjedjeva O.

“…In our opinion, the prenatal detection of congenital heart defects strongly depends on the algorithm of conducting a fetal heart study in the screening regimen. …”
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Efficacy of Post-Operative X-Rays after Operatively Treated Ankle Fractures: What is their Role? by Vivek Nair MD, Vikranth Mirle BS, Kelly Hynes MD, Jason Strelzow MD

“…Future surveillance protocols must strike a careful balance between minimizing unnecessary studies, maximizing early complication detection, and being personalized towards individual patient level factors so as to optimize care and efficiency for both patient and health system.…”
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Improving kidney segmentation in pathological images: a multiscale approach to resolve fragmentation and incomplete boundaries by Muhammad Wajeeh Us Sima, Chengliang Wang, Muhammad Arshad, Jamshed Ali Shaikh, Reem Ibrahim Alkanhel, Dina S. M. Hassan, Ammar Muthanna

“…However, current methods for segmenting pathological images often fail, resulting in incomplete and fragmented representations of kidney structures due to broken boundaries, poor integration of features, and limited scalability. …”
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Prevalence and Variability of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Clarithromycin Resistance Mutations in Pediatric Patients in Poland: A Genotypic Analysis Using the Bosphore Genotyping Kit by Tomasz Bogiel, Anna Szaflarska-Popławska, Agnieszka Krawczyk

“…This study aimed to assess the prevalence and variability of clarithromycin resistance mutations in pediatric patients from Bydgoszcz, Poland. <b>Methods:</b> A total of 45 gastric biopsy samples from pediatric patients were analyzed using the Bosphore^® <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Genotyping Kit v1 to detect clarithromycin resistance-associated mutations. …”
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Hemorrhage risk associated with triple antithrombotic therapy: a focused real-world pharmacovigilance disproportional analysis study by Kannan Sridharan, Gowri Sivaramakrishnan

“…We employed the “case-non-case” approach in disproportionality analysis to detect safety signals for hemorrhage among anticoagulant, antiplatelet, dual antiplatelet and triple antithrombotic combinations. …”
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TRANS: a prediction model for EGFR mutation status in NSCLC based on radiomics and clinical features by Zhigang Chen, Huiying Lu, Ao Liu, Jia Weng, Lei Gan, Lina Zhou, Xiao Ding, Shicheng Li

“…Abstract Background Early detection of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is critical for guiding therapeutic decisions in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). …”
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Gaps in protection to Anopheles exposure in high malaria endemic regencies of Papua Province, Indonesia. by Ismail E Rozi, Lepa Syahrani, Dendi H Permana, Puji B S Asih, Maria E Sumiwi, Neil F Lobo, William A Hawley, Din Syafruddin

“…The present study focuses on identifying gaps in protection against mosquito biting indoors and outdoors that may contribute to the sustained transmission and persistently high endemicity.<h4>Methods</h4>This research was carried out alongside a rapid entomological assessment across 48 villages in all eight regencies over 150 days. …”
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NUTRIENT SUPPORT OF PREGNANT WOMEN'S DIET AND ITS ROLE IN THE PREVENTION OF GESTATIONAL COMPLICATIONS AND REDUCTION OF ADVERSE PERINATAL OUTCOMES by Ирина Борисовна Фаткуллина, Наталья Алексеевна Стеценко, Евгений Мусинович Гареев

“…In the control group, a lag in the biparietal diameter of the fetus was verified, recorded by ultrasound in the third trimester (p = 0.02), as well as a more frequent detection of fetal growth retardation (FGR) according to ultrasound data (p = 0.04). …”
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Global burden of thyroid cancer among adolescents and young adults, 1990-2021, and projections to 2050: an analysis based on the GBD 2021 by Ming-Jie Jia, Shen Wang, Yu Li, Xing-Ning Liu, Feng Jiang, Hui-Lin Li, Hui-Lin Li

“…Mitigation requires enhanced early detection protocols, optimized treatment pathways, and targeted resource allocation to vulnerable populations.…”
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Fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy approach reveals quantitative signatures for hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis by Lingyun Li, Lingyun Li, Aoshan Wang, Xiongqing Liu, Ganlu Wang, Shanjie Xu, Changjiang Li, Wenzhong Wu, Xiaoying Zhang, Zhendan He, Huiling Qiu, Xiao Peng, Wei Yan, Junle Qu

“…In this work, we have applied fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM) method into detecting H&amp;E staining HCC tissue sections. …”
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Results of complex treatment of patients with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity using induction chemotherapy by T.   I. Dеshkina, L.  V. Bolotina, A.  R. Gevorkov, A.  V. Boyko, A.  L. Kornietskaya, A. P. Polyakov, P.   V. Golubev, R.  S. Sydykova, A. A. Fedenko

“…About 600 new cases of malignant neoplasms of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity are detected annually in Russia. To date, there are no randomized trials to determine the optimal treatment algorithm for this group of patients. …”
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Design and validation of an energy level diary for fatigue management in patients with post-COVID syndrome by Maryam Balke, Maryam Balke, René Garbsch, René Garbsch, Jessica Cormann, Pantea Pape, Frank C. Mooren, Frank C. Mooren, Boris Schmitz, Boris Schmitz

“…Cognitive and motor fatigue are common clinical manifestations, limiting patients’ occupational, educational, and social activities severely.ObjectiveThis study aimed to develop a diary to keep record of daily changes in energy levels of patients with PCS to adapt their rehabilitation program.Material and methodsWe conducted a prospective observational study at two German rehabilitation centers in a codesign approach with repeated feedback loops. …”
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Enzymatic therapy versus video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for pleural infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Weija R. de Jonge, Bo Smits, Johannes C.F. Ket, Josje Altenburg, Jouke Annema, Johannes M.A. Daniels, Chris Dickhoff, Martijn van Dorp, Jerry Braun, Daniel A. Korevaar, David J. Heineman

“…Methods We searched MEDLINE, Embase and Web of Science Core Collection till November 2023 and included studies comparing IET and VATS in adult patients with parapneumonic pleural infections. …”
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Serial Paediatrics Omics Tracking in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (SPOT-ME): protocol paper for a multidisciplinary, observational study of clinical and biological markers of paediatr... by Adam Scheinberg, Natalie Thomas, Katherine Huang, Paul R Gooley, Elisha K Josev, Tracey Chau, Darcy Tantanis, Sarah J Knight, Christopher W Armstrong

“…The longitudinal repeated-measures study design is optimal for studying heterogeneous chronic diseases like ME/CFS as it can detect subtle changes, control for individual differences, enhance precision and boost statistical power. …”
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Femtosecond laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis for the correction of residual ametropia after penetrating keratoplasty: 1-year follow-up by Dario Pasquale Mucciolo, Giancarlo Albani, Luca Terracciano, Marco Branchetti, Laura Luchetti, Vittoria Murro, Gianni Virgili, Gianni Virgili, Fabrizio Giansanti

“…BackgroundAfter an optimal corneal transplantation, a residual refractive error is possible due to several factors. …”
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Similarities and Differences Between SARS-Cov-2 and Influenza Infection from Symptom to Diagnosis in Childhood by Asuman Demirbuğa, Selda Hançerli Törün, Özge Kaba, Süheyla Gümüş, Raif Yıldız, Metin Uysalol, Sevim Meşe, Mustafa Önel, Ali Ağaçfidan, Ayper Somer

“…Lymphopenia (n=89/251 35.4%) in COVID-19 and CRP elevation detected in influenza cases (n=201/344 58.4%) were statistically significant (p=0.01/ p&lt;0.001). …”
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