The predictive value of conventional MRI combined with radiomics in the immediate ablation rate of HIFU treatment for uterine fibroids by Chao Wei, Naiyu Li, Bin Shi, Chuanbin Wang, Yaoyuan Wu, Tingting Lin, Yulan Chen, Yaqiong Ge, Yongqiang Yu, Jiangning Dong

“…Objective This study aimed to assess the predictive value of conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) combined with radiomics in determining the nonperfused volume ratio (NPVR) following high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation for uterine fibroids.Methods and materials A total of 216 symptomatic uterine fibroids in 216 women were subjected to HIFU ablation from October 2015 to March 2020. …”
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Skeletal Muscle Resident Progenitor Cells Coexpress Mesenchymal and Myogenic Markers and Are Not Affected by Chronic Heart Failure-Induced Dysregulations by R. I. Dmitrieva, T. A. Lelyavina, M. Y. Komarova, V. L. Galenko, O. A. Ivanova, P. A. Tikanova, N. V. Khromova, A. S. Golovkin, M. A. Bortsova, A. Sergushichev, M. Yu. Sitnikova, A. A. Kostareva

“…Methods. Gastrocnemius muscle biopsy samples were obtained from 3 healthy donors (HD) and 12 HF patients to purify mRNA for further analysis and to isolate SM-MPC. …”
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Machine learning models coupled with ionic fragment σ-profiles to predict ammonia solubility in ionic liquids by Kaikai Li, Yuesong Zhu, Sensen Shi, Yongzheng Song, Haiyan Jiang, Xiaochun Zhang, Shaojuan Zeng, Xiangping Zhang

“…Among the models, the IFC-GBR model was recommended for predicting NH3 solubility in ILs due to its higher coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.9945 and lower mean squared error (MSE) of 0.0003 than the others. …”
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The Impact of Climate Change on the Content and Spatial Distribution of the Total Dissolved Solids in Bandar-e-Gaz Coastal Aquifer by Mohammad Mehdi Ansarifar, Meysam Salarijazi, Khalil Ghorbani, Abdolreza Kaboli

“…These models solve the driving partial differential equations numerically using a finite difference method. To implement this model, determination of boundary conditions, quantitative and qualitative observation wells, hydrodynamic coefficients of the aquifer, recharge, and discharge from the aquifer, porosity, and longitudinal dispersion coefficient are necessary. …”
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Enrichment mechanisms and accumulation models of deep tight sandstone reservoirs in Junggar Basin: A case study of Moxizhuang and Yongjin areas by MA Ji, WANG Jinduo, ZHANG Kuihua, ZHANG Guanlong, ZENG Zhiping, HU Haiyan, GONG Yajun, ZHANG Yi

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Cumulative live births and predictive factors of emergency oocyte cryopreservation: a retrospective cohort study by Zichuan Han, Tian Tian, Nan Zhang, Jiaxiang Wang, Jia Li, Lixue Chen, Wan Yang, Ping Liu, Rong Li, Jie Qiao, Rui Yang

“…Stratified analysis revealed that cycles due to absolute male factor infertility had higher reproductive efficiency, including more oocytes retrieved, a greater number of high-quality embryos, higher implantation rates, and a CLBR of 39.5%, compared to 11.8% in the relative male factor group. …”
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Greater Improvements in Vaccination Outcomes Among Black Young Adults With Vaccine-Resistant Attitudes in the United States South Following a Digital Health Intervention: Latent Pr... by Noah Mancuso, Jenna Michaels, Erica N Browne, Allysha C Maragh-Bass, Jacob B Stocks, Zachary R Soberano, C Lily Bond, Ibrahim Yigit, Maria Leonora G Comello, Margo Adams Larsen, Kathryn E Muessig, Audrey Pettifor, Lisa B Hightow-Weidman, Henna Budhwani, Marie C D Stoner

“…ObjectiveOur objective was to identify subgroups of Black young adults with various vaccine attitudes at baseline and determine the subgroups for which the TT-C DHI was most impactful. …”
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A novel machine learning models for meteorological drought forecasting in the semi-arid climate  region by Chaitanya Baliram Pande, Dinesh Kumar Vishwakarma, Aman Srivastava, Kanak N. Moharir, Fahad Alshehri, Norashidah Md Din, Lariyah Mohd Sidek, Bojan Đurin, Abebe Debele Tolche

“…In testing, the SVM model bettered  in SPI-3 and SPI-6 forecasting (MSE = 0.5735, 0.8479; RMSE = 0.7573, 0.9208; MAE = 0.5882, 0.5300; MARE = − 0.5638, − 0.3621; NSE = 0.8676, 0.8601; R = 0.9317, 0.9275; R2 = 0.8680, 0.8603). The ensemble method played a novel and crucial role in significantly improving the accuracy of drought forecasting by developing ML models based on various algorithms that operate more efficiently, require fewer inputs, and exhibit less complexity than precise models, proving highly effective for drought warning systems. …”
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In Vitro Characterization of the Immune Response to an Epitope Ensemble Vaccine Against Rhinovirus in Pediatric Asthma and Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Protoc... by Sara Alonso Fernandez, Raquel Reyes-Manzanas, Susana Camara, Juan Mozas-Gutierrez, Myriam Calle-Rubio, Juan Rodriguez-Hermosa, Andres Bodas-Pinedo, Santiago Rueda Esteban, Esther M Lafuente, Jesús Reiné, Pedro A Reche

“…MethodsParticipants with asthma and those with COPD, aged 5-15 and 40-70 years, respectively, will be recruited alongside healthy age-matched controls. …”
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Effects of forage feeding to calves on performance, rumen fermentation, and nutrient digestibility: A meta-analysis by Jianxin Xiao, Jia Tian, Yingqi Peng, Rui Hu, Quanhui Peng, Lizhi Wang, Bai Xue, Zhisheng Wang

“…Funnel plots and Egger's test were used to determine publication bias. A total of 86 treatment comparisons from 36 articles were included in the final dataset. …”
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PFO‐ACCESS: Augmenting Communications for Medical Care or Closure in the Evaluation of Patients With Stroke With Cardiac Shunts by Yasaman Pirahanchi, Benjamin Shifflett, Ehtisham Mahmud, Stefanie Brennan, Dawn M. Meyer, Melissa Mortin, Lovella Hailey, Jeffrey Bowers, Vikas Ravi, Julián Carrión, Reza Bavarsad, Kunal Agrawal, Royya Modir, Thomas Hemmen, Brett C. Meyer

“…Methods In this quality improvement project, we compared pre‐PFO ACCESS (December 2022–November 2023) to post‐PFO ACCESS periods (November 2023–June 2024) regarding PFO evaluations. …”
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Polyphenol-Rich Snack Consumption during Endurance Exercise Training Improves Nitric Oxide Bioavailability but does not Improve Exercise Performance in Male Cyclists: A Randomised... by Noah Marc Adrian d’Unienville, Alison M Coates, Alison M Hill, Maximillian J Nelson, Kevin Croft, Catherine Yandell, Jonathan D Buckley

“…Methods: After 1 wk of light training (LT), 96 male recreationally trained cyclists consumed 125 g of AGC or control (CON: isocaloric oat bar) daily during 2 wk of heavy training (HT) and a 2-wk taper (T). …”
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Total mixed ration enhances nutrient digestibility, blood biochemical parameters and faecal microbial diversity in horses by Hongxin Jing, Pengshun Liu, Shengchen Zheng, Ketao Cao, Xiaobin Li

“…Abstract Background Total Mixed Ration (TMR) is recognized for its balanced nutritional composition, improved feed efficiency, enhanced animal production, and stabilization of the gastrointestinal microbiome. …”
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Body composition of metabolically unhealthy normal-weight patients with aortic stenosis: a prospective cohort study by Shuangxiang Lin, Chenjia Liu, Xingfa Ding, Shuyue Wang, Jiaxing Wu, Xinhong Wang, Jianzhong Sun

“…Incremental discriminative improvement (IDI) and the C-index were used to determine the influence of hybrid parameters on the predictive efficiency of the model. …”
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Exploring Older Adults’ Perspectives and Acceptance of AI-Driven Health Technologies: Qualitative Study by Arkers Kwan Ching Wong, Jessica Hiu Toon Lee, Yue Zhao, Qi Lu, Shulan Yang, Vivian Chi Ching Hui

“… Abstract BackgroundArtificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being applied in various health care services due to its enhanced efficiency and accuracy. As the population ages, AI-based health technologies could be a potent tool in older adults’ health care to address growing, complex, and challenging health needs. …”
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GAME AS AN ELEMENT OF HYGIENE MOTIVATION OF PRE-SCHOOLERS by V.S. Melnyk, L.F. Horzov

“…When forming groups we followed to determine the relationship between the level of dental knowledge and dental status. …”
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THE REASONS THAT LEAD TO THE REDUCTION OF THE USE OF NON-REMOVABLE PROSTHESIS DESIGNS by M.J. Nidzelskyy, N.V. Tsvetkova, S.S. Yasnogorskaya

“…The aim of the study was to establish the causes leading to a decrease in frequency of use of orthopedic constructions. Materials and methods. For qualitative research prosthetics and the term of use removable dentures which are made in prosthetic dentistry clinic Poltava regional dental clinic we analyzed indicators restore chewing efficiency in 130 patients (38 men and 92 women), who addressed the orthopedic department for 2012-2014 and who for medical reasons have been removed fixed constructions. …”
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Innovative machine learning-based prediction of early airway hyperresponsiveness using baseline pulmonary function parameters by Hua Yang, Xingru Zhao, Zhuochang Chen, Lihong Yang, Guihua Zhao, Chenxiao Xu, Jinyi Xu

“…This study explores the potential of baseline pulmonary function parameters, particularly small airway indices, in predicting AHR and develops a machine learning-based model to improve screening efficiency and reduce unnecessary BPT referrals.MethodsThis retrospective study analyzed baseline pulmonary function data and BPT results from Henan Provincial People’s Hospital (May to September 2024). …”
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Identification of prognostic factors to predict cognitive decline of patients with early Alzheimer's disease in the Japanese Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative study by Takuya Yagi, Michio Kanekiyo, Junichi Ito, Ryoko Ihara, Kazushi Suzuki, Atsushi Iwata, Takeshi Iwatsubo, Ken Aoshima, Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, Japanese Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative

“…Abstract Introduction The objective of this study was to determine the factors including neuropsychological test performances and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers which can predict disease progression of early Alzheimer's disease (AD) in a Japanese population. …”
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SENTINEL LYMPH NODE BIOPSY IN PREVENTING REGIONAL RELAPSES IN PATIENTS WITH LOCALLY ADVANCED CUTANEOUS MELANOMA by D. V. Kudryavtsev, G. T. Kudryavtseva, Yu. V. Gumenetskaya, G. A. Davydov, N. A. Oleynik, N. Yu. Dvinskikh, А. L. Starodubtsev

“…Objective. To determine  an optimal  method  for preventing regional relapses in patients with locally advanced cutaneous melanoma (CM).Material and methods. …”
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