Non-invasive monitoring of microcirculation dynamics in hypovolemic shock: a novel application of diffuse correlation spectroscopy by Hiroki Matsushita, Koki Kurono, Mikie Nakabayashi, Kei Sato, Hidetaka Morita, Yuki Yoshida, Masafumi Fukumitsu, Kazunori Uemura, Toru Kawada, Masashi Ichinose, Yumie Ono, Keita Saku

“…Abstract Background Microcirculatory dysfunction is a poor prognostic indicator for the management of critically ill patients, highlighting the need for the development of appropriate assessment methods. Current microcirculatory parameters are often indirect, invasive, or lack immediacy and continuity, with no standardised markers for critical care. …”
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Genetic passport as a basis for primary and secondary prevention of cerebral infarction in young people by T. I. Dutova, I. N. Banin, N. A. Ermolenko

“…Numerous studies on the investigation of genetic risk factors for ischemic stroke development prove the multifactorial nature of the pathology, when several genes are simultaneously involved in its development, which have a determinative effect on various links of its pathogenesis. …”
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Evaluation of anti-inflammatory properties on the surface of dental implants depending on the type of processing (Part 1) by S. D. Varzhapetian, M. A. Shyshkin, T. V. Strogonova

“…The assessment of the severity of peri-implantitis and mucositis based on the depth of the peri-implant pocket and bleeding during probing, determination of the coefficient of stability of implants (KSI) is given. …”
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Comparative Reproducibility Analysis of Thoracic Aorta Morphometric Parameters According to Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Angiography by Yu. V. Varlamova, V. V. Saushkin, N. I. Ryumshina, D. S. Panfilov, B. N. Kozlov, S. I. Sazonova

“…Objective: to compare intra- and inter-operator reproducibility of thoracic aorta (ThAo) morphometric parameters, calculated by multislice computed tomography (MSCT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Material and methods. The prospective study included 20 patients with ascending aorta (AAo) dilatation (≥45 mm). …”
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Predicting suicidality in people living with HIV in Uganda: a machine learning approach by Anthony B. Mutema, Anthony B. Mutema, Anthony B. Mutema, Lillian Linda, Lillian Linda, Daudi Jjingo, Segun Fatumo, Segun Fatumo, Eugene Kinyanda, Allan Kalungi, Allan Kalungi, Allan Kalungi

“…However, there are currently no effective methods of predicting who is likely to experience suicidal thoughts and behavior. …”
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Research on fault monitoring of belt conveyor based on FBG sensor by Xinqiu FANG, Yang WU, Yang SONG, Ningning CHEN, Yulong FENG, Haotian FENG, Dexing HE, Fukang QIAO

“…The fault monitoring of belt conveyors serves as a pivotal tool in preventing safety incidents, enhancing production efficiency, and facilitating the intelligent operation of equipment. …”
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Antihypertensive Drug Recommendations for Reducing Arterial Stiffness in Patients With Hypertension: Machine Learning–Based Multicohort (RIGIPREV) Study by Iván Cavero-Redondo, Arturo Martinez-Rodrigo, Alicia Saz-Lara, Nerea Moreno-Herraiz, Veronica Casado-Vicente, Leticia Gomez-Sanchez, Luis Garcia-Ortiz, Manuel A Gomez-Marcos

“…Model performance was evaluated using the coefficient of determination (R2) and mean squared error. …”
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Potential applications of a low-cost gas sensor to monitor enteric methane emission from ruminant animals by Mulisa F. Dida, Milad Bagheri Shirvan, Toshikazu Kawaguchi, Sergio C. Garcia, Luciano A. Gonzalez

“…However, accurately and economically measuring CH4 emissions from individual animals remains challenging due to current methods' high cost, slow speed, and labor intensity. …”
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Regional variability of male and female mortality from three types of coronary artery disease: comparison of two periods 2017-2019 and 2020-2022 by I. V. Samorodskaya, I. V. Klyuchnikov, R. N. Shepel, E. P. Kakorina, O. M. Drapkina

“…To assess regional variability of standardized mortality rates (SMRs) for men and women from three types of coronary artery disease (CAD) for 2 periods (2017-2019 and 2020-2022).Material and methods. Rosstat data on the average annual population and the number of deaths in one-year age groups for 82 constituent Russian entities were used. …”
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A dynamic knee function scoring system for anterior cruciate ligament injuries based on normative six-degree-of-freedom gait pattern by Junqiao Li, Yunhe Mao, Tian Lan, Liang Huangfu, Yan Xiong, Jian Li

“…Spearman’s correlation coefficient (ρ) was used to determine the correlations between the 6-DOF score and the Lysholm score, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective score, and Tegner activity scale. …”
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Inter- and Intrapersonal Associations Between Physiology and Mental Health: A Longitudinal Study Using Wearables and Mental Health Surveys by David Presby, Summer Jasinski, Emily Capodilupo, Kristen E Holmes, William von Hippel, Gregory J Grosicki, Victoria Lee

“…However, given the complex nature of mental health disorders, further research is needed to determine how these metrics can be effectively integrated into clinical practice.…”
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Relationship Between Shoulder Rotation Strength and Upper Extremity Functional Assessments in Collegiate Baseball Players by Andy Waldhelm, Jaclyn Aida, Jackson Boyd, Garrett Chandler, Matthew Demboski, Caroline Monson, Neil Schwarz

“…Relationships were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficients (r), with a significance level set at <i>p</i> < 0.05. …”
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Assessing the Skeletal Muscle Pump During Lower Limb Counterpressure: Lags and Causality in Cardiovascular Regulation by Silvin P. Knight, Eoin Duggan, Feng Xue, Roman Romero‐Ortuno

“…Cross‐correlation and Granger causality analyses were conducted to determine the temporal and causal relationships between the signals. …”
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Why do older adults hesitate to get the flu vaccine? A cross-sectional study on vaccine hesitancy in the post-COVID-19 era by Xinyue Wang, Sanmei Wen, Jiaqian Wu, Ziyi Cui, Hong Shen, Shiyao Hu, Shujun Zeng, Yan Tang

“…ObjectivesTo investigate the determinants of influenza vaccine hesitancy (VH) among older adults in Shanghai, China, using the 3Cs model (confidence, complacency, and convenience) and vaccine literacy (VL) framework. …”
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Temporal evolution of MRI findings and survival outcomes in patients with brain metastases after stereotactic radiosurgery by Ali Salbas, Ali Murat Koc, Mehmet Coskun, Emine Merve Horoz, Adem Sengul, Mustafa Fazil Gelal

“…Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values and relative cerebral blood volume (rCBV) ratios were also assessed. …”
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Evaluating Non Enzymatic Antioxidants as Potential Biomarkers for Oxidative Stress in Schizophrenia: A Cross-sectional Study by Hemant Sharad Dahake, Yogesh Ramkrishna Pawade, Jayesh Prabhakar Warade

“…This inverse relationship between non enzymatic antioxidants and MDA weakened with disease progression, as evidenced by a decrease in the coefficient of determination (r2) from Group A to Group B for all three antioxidants. …”
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Correlation of Core Muscle Strength and Lung Capacity among College-going Students: A Cross-sectional Observational Study by M Chinmayi, SN Tejaswini, Abeeshna Ashok

“…The Pearson correlation coefficient (“r”) was utilised to determine the relationship between abdominal strength, FEV1/FVC, MVV, TV, age, height, weight, and Body Mass Index (BMI). …”
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Population‐based norms for the human papillomavirus‐quality of life (HPV‐QoL) questionnaire: A cross‐sectional multicenter study by Javier Calvo‐Torres, Javier Rejas‐Gutiérrez, Mar Ramírez‐Mena, Melissa Bradbury, Marta Del Pino, Carmen González‐Granados, Beatriz Procas, Pluvio J. Coronado, HPV‐QoL study group

“…The norms showed moderate and significant coefficients of correlation with other related scales. …”
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Prediction Equation for Spirometric Parameters in Cairo Governorate Adult Population by Omar M. A. Abdelzaher, Gamal A. Salem, Ashraf A. Elmaraghy

“…In addition, equations had diverse determination coefficients from those reported by authors in adult Omani and Jordanian populations. …”
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T2*-weighted oxygen-enhanced pulmonary MRI in COPD is linked to resting and exertional functional measurements by Amany F Elbehairy, Jørgen Vestbo, Alex R Horsley, Geoff J M Parker, Christopher A Miller, Josephine H Naish, Hossein Baghertash

“…Intraclass correlation coefficient values indicated moderate (0.74) and good (0.80) repeatability for PSE and EF, respectively. …”
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