Diagnostic Performance and Interobserver Agreement of the Vesical Imaging–Reporting and Data System (VI-RADS) in Bladder Cancer Staging: A Systematic Review by Alexandru Nesiu, Dorin Novacescu, Silviu Latcu, Razvan Bardan, Alin Cumpanas, Flavia Zara, Victor Buciu, Radu Caprariu, Talida Georgiana Cut, Ademir Horia Stana

“…Using a VI-RADS score cutoff of ≥3, the pooled sensitivity and specificity for detecting muscle invasion were 88.2% and 80.6%, respectively. …”
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AI-driven healthcare innovations for enhancing clinical services during mass gatherings (Hajj): task force insights and future directions by Ala’a Alquayt, Ohoud Aljuhani, Abdullah F. Alharthi, Rahaf Alqahtani, Anas Khan, Ahmed Al-jedai, Abdulqader Almoeen, Mohammed Alshennawi, Hisham A. Badreldin, Abdulrhman Aljouie, Lubna A. Alnasser, Abdulmajeed M. Alshehri, Mohammed Y. Alzahrani, Haifa A. Alhaidal, Raghad Alhajaji, Salman Alotaibi, Esraa Z. Redhwan, Fahad Alharthi, Badr G. Alghamdi, Khalid Al Sulaiman

“…AI can enhance healthcare delivery, improve patient care, optimize resources, and ensure efficient management of the large-scale healthcare demands during Hajj. …”
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Scientific geovisualization of the dynamics of Sargassum dispersion and landfall in the Caribbean, based on satellite imagery and numerical forecasts. by Francisco Javier Osorno-Covarrubias, Jorge Prado Molina, Gabriela Gómez-Rodríguez, Uriel Mendoza, Stéphane Couturier

“…Further steps, beyond the scope of this study, would be required, including optimization of the remote sensing technique, improvement of the transport simulation methods, and an experimental framework for accuracy assessment. …”
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Mitochondrial morphology in fertile and infertile men: image processing and morphometric analysis of the sperm midpiece by María Fernanda Skowronek, Santiago Pietroroia, Gabriel de Cola, Mauricio Ramos, Diego Silvera, Gabriela Casanova, Federico Lecumberry, Adriana Cassina, Adriana Cassina, Rossana Sapiro, Rossana Sapiro

“…The integration of computational tools for automated detection and quantification of these morphological changes offers a promising avenue to improve diagnostic accuracy and deepen our understanding of male reproductive disorders.…”
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Penerapan Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Network Untuk Menciptakan Data Sintesis Perilaku Pengemudi Dalam Berkendara by Michael Stephen Lui, Fitra Abdurrachman Bachtiar, Novanto Yudistira

“…Visual sensor can be used to detect driver activity inside vehicle. Visual sensor that uses deep learning method performs well. …”
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Insights into the role of MSLN-positive circulating tumor cell as an auxiliary diagnostic biomarker in epithelial ovarian cancer by Hang Xu, Min Wang, Shuting Wu, Qinke Li, Jinlong Wang, Siying Zhang, Qiongming Liu, Mengting Wang, Ruifang Li, Zhiyuan Hu, Zhiyuan Hu, Yi Liu, Zhu Yang

“…This study aimed to identify and validate novel auxiliary diagnostic markers for EOC.MethodsThrough integrated analysis of transcriptome sequencing data and single-cell RNA sequencing from public databases, we identified mesothelin (MSLN) as an EOC-specific target. …”
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LABELING EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES FOR HIGHLY SENSITIVE FLOW CYTOMETRY ANALYSES

“…For this reason, the translation of basic research into clinical practice has been precluded. We have optimized a simple flow cytometry method, which, avoiding any pre-enrichment step, allows the identification, classification, enumeration, and separation, by fluorescence activated cell sorting, circulating EVs stemming from different parental cells. …”
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Exploring the Relationship Between Visceral Fat and Coronary Artery Calcification Risk Using Metabolic Score for Visceral Fat (METS-VF) by Jiun-Chi Huang, Ya-Chin Huang, Chia-Hsin Lu, Yun-Shiuan Chuang, Hsu-Han Chien, Chia-I Lin, Ming-Fang Chao, Hung-Yi Chuang, Chi-Kung Ho, Chao-Ling Wang, Chia-Yen Dai

“…Our research aims to explore the novel METS-VF indicator’s link to CAC while comparing its performance against relevant anthropometric indices. Methods: This study enrolled participants who underwent health checkups and computed tomography scans for categorizing severity of CAC using the coronary artery calcium score. …”
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Genomic Characterization of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae from Clinical and Epidemiological Human Samples by Alexander Tristancho-Baró, Laura Eva Franco-Fobe, Monica Pilar Ariza, Ana Milagro, Ana Isabel López-Calleja, Blanca Fortuño, Concepción López, Miriam Latorre-Millán, Laura Clusa, Rosa Martínez, Carmen Torres, Antonio Rezusta

“…This study analyses CPE trends at a tertiary hospital in Spain from 2021 to 2023, aiming to optimize personalized medicine. <b>Methods</b>: CPE isolates were the first isolate per patient, year, species, and carbapenemase from January 2021 to December 2023. …”
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Sex and racial differences in prevalence and clinical characteristics of people living with LDLR and PCSK9 familial hypercholesterolemia genetic variants: Data from the All of Us R... by Jeffery Osei, Alexander C. Razavi, Arshed A. Quyyumi, Danny J. Eapen, Yan V. Sun, Muin J. Khoury, Laurence Sperling

“…Further targeted efforts, including increased genetic testing, are needed to improve FH detection and optimize treatment, particularly in racial and ethnic minority groups where LLT use remains inadequate.…”
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Performance of fasting plasma glucose for community-based screening of undiagnosed diabetes and pre-diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa by Assefa Mulu Baye, Assefa Mulu Baye, Teferi Gedif Fenta, Suvi Karuranga, Ifeyinwa Dorothy Nnakenyi, Ekenechukwu Esther Young, Colin Palmer, Ewan R. Pearson, Ifeoma Isabella Ulasi, Ifeoma Isabella Ulasi, Adem Y. Dawed

“…The sensitivity of FPG in identifying diabetes cases was 44.3% at a cut-off 126 mg/dL with a specificity of 99.3%. We identified the optimal FPG cut-off for detecting newly identified diabetes cases using 2-h PG to be 105 mg/dL associated with a sensitivity and specificity of 67.2% and 94.0%, respectively.ConclusionFPG was able to correctly identify 99.3% of individuals with no diabetes but a significant percentage of diabetes cases would have remained undiagnosed if only FPG had been utilized instead of the 2-h PG. …”
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Evaluation of Immunogenicity of an Orf Virus Vector-Based Vaccine Delivery Platform in Sheep by Sean R. Wattegedera, Jackie Thomson, Lesley Coulter, Ann Wood, Rebecca K. McLean, Holly Hill, Cameron Cunnea, Karen Snedden, Ann Percival, Javier Palarea-Albaladejo, Gary Entrican, David Longbottom, David J. Griffiths, Colin J. McInnes

“…They also offer promise for bacterial diseases, for which many vaccines are sub-optimal or ineffective. It is well-established for chlamydial infections, including ovine enzootic abortion, that the major outer membrane protein (MOMP) antigen is protective. …”
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Sagittal Plane Kinematic Deviations and Spatio-Temporal Gait Characteristics in Children with Idiopathic Toe Walking: A Comparative Analysis Using Statistical Parametric Mapping by Rocio Pozuelo-Calvo, Almudena Serrano-Garcia, Yolanda Archilla-Bonilla, Angel Ruiz-Zafra, Manuel Noguera-Garcia, Kawtar Benghazi-Akhlaki, Miguel Membrilla-Mesa, Carla DiCaudo, Jose Heredia-Jimenez

“…This study aims to evaluate spatio-temporal and sagittal plane kinematic differences between children with ITW and typically developing peers using Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM). <b>Methods</b>: A cohort of 30 children with ITW and 30 typically developing peers aged 6–12 years participated in this study. …”
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Diagnostic Performance of Artificial Intelligence in Chest Radiographs Referred from the Emergency Department by Julia López Alcolea, Ana Fernández Alfonso, Raquel Cano Alonso, Ana Álvarez Vázquez, Alejandro Díaz Moreno, David García Castellanos, Lucía Sanabria Greciano, Chawar Hayoun, Manuel Recio Rodríguez, Cristina Andreu Vázquez, Israel John Thuissard Vasallo, Vicente Martínez de Vega

“…We assessed the concordance between the AI system and the resident, noted the frequency of doubtful cases for each category, identified how many were considered positive by the GS, and assessed variables that AI was not trained to detect. Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational study analyzing chest X-rays from a sample of 784 patients referred from the ED at our hospital. …”
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Microcirculatory Response to Strength Training in Postmastectomy Lymphedema: an Interventional Comparative Study by Varvara V. Krasnikova, Olga V. Fionik, Maria L. Pospelova, Mikhail M. Galagudza, Albina M. Makhanova, Samvel N. Tonyan, Alexandra E. Nikolaeva, Anastasia O. Milder, Mark S. Voynov, Ekaterina E. Vyalykh, Elena A. Demchenko

“…However, there are currently no recommendations for selecting the optimal parameters of physical training, particularly strength training, in this clinical group. …”
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Mass Media Exposure and Cervical Cancer Screening in Rural Sub‐Saharan Africa: A Multi‐Country Cross‐Sectional Analysis by Alex Bawuah, Vicky Q. Wang, Khadijat Adeleye, Edward Kwabena Ameyaw, Sanni Yaya

“…ABSTRACT Background and Aims Cervical cancer is a pressing global public health challenge, with sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) experiencing disproportionately high incidence and mortality rates compared to other regions. Early detection through screening and timely treatment is essential for mitigating the burden of this disease. …”
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Association Between Shift Work and Acute Coronary Syndrome According to Alcohol Intake and Smoking by Seok-Jin Ryu, Sun-Min Kim, Hyun-Yi Kook, Eun-Young Park, Eujene Jung

“…This study examines how smoking and alcohol intake may influence the effect of shift work on ACS risk, indicating a complex interaction among these factors in individuals engaged in shift work. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: This investigation utilized data from the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study (KoGES). …”
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Evaluation of Self-Regulating Doped Ferrite Nanoparticles with Glucose, Chitosan, and Poly-Ethylene Glycol Coatings for Hyperthermia and Dual Imaging by Negri A, Conti A, Milan E, Forlin E, Gherlinzoni F, Morana G, Gottardi M, Matteazzi P, Speghini A, Bongers A, Marzola P

“…Future investigations will focus on optimizing NPs formulations and expanding in vivo assessments to advance clinical translation.Keywords: nanotheranostics, magnetic fluid hyperthermia, magnetic resonance imaging, magnetic particle imaging…”
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Dry Eye Epidemiology in Patients before Refractive Operations by S. N. Sakhnov, S. V. Yanchenko, A. V. Malyshev, Y. A. Kalantaevskaya, R. A. Ismaylova, E. M. Ehieva, M. V. Grishenko, I. V. Gorbunova, O. F. Ozhug, O. A. Klokova

“…Conclusion: Raising the awareness of ophthalmologists about the prevalence of early DE manifestations in patients before refractive surgery will help optimize the detection of this pathology. The obtained data on the structure of DE clinical and pathogenetic variants and the etiological prerequisites can serve as a basis for the development of therapy. …”
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Elevated CD4⁺/CD8⁺ ratio and D-dimer as diagnostic biomarkers for Epstein-Barr virus-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis versus infectious mononucleosis in children: a re... by Yun Cheng, Wenjia Tong, Wangqiang Li, Yuanyuan Duan, Jingjing Jin, Biquan Chen

“…Abstract Objective To identify potential diagnostic biomarkers distinguishing Epstein-Barr virus-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (EBV-HLH) from infectious mononucleosis (EBV-IM) in pediatric patients using a retrospective case-control design. Methods This study enrolled a total of 160 pediatric patients, including 132 with Epstein-Barr virus-associated infectious mononucleosis (EBV-IM) and 28 with EBV-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (EBV-HLH). …”
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