Six weeks of either EPA-rich or DHA-rich Omega-3 supplementation alters submaximal exercise physiology in endurance trained male amateurs by Andrew Blannin, George Boulton, Frank Thielecke, Frank Thielecke

“…The current study aimed to investigate if EPA-rich or DHA-rich supplements are equally efficient at modifying physiological responses to submaximal exercise and potentially improving performance.MethodsFifty-five endurance trained amateurs participated in a submaximal exercise test followed by a 24 km time trial (TT) before and after a six-week supplementation period. …”
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Prevalence of Virulence Genes and Antibiotic Resistance in Clinical Isolates of Proteus mirabilis by Marwa Shaker Mahmood, Mustafa S. AL-Salmani, Shahad Basil Ismael, Ahmed Sami AL-Salmany, Aws Akram Jumaah, Hasan A. Aal Owaif

“…This study aimed to determine the antibiotic resistance profile and the number of virulence genes in local P. mirabilis isolates from various clinical samples. …”
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Identification of Diagnostically Relevant Biomarkers in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease by Comprehensive Analysis by Wu Z, Mo S, Huang Z, Zheng B

“…The purpose of this research is to determine the diagnostic value and therapeutic potential of the endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) genes in CAD.Methods: The clinical information and RNA sequence data were obtained from the GEO database and subsequently subjected to a series of optimization and visualization processes using various analytical techniques, including WGCNA, LASSO, SVM-RFE feature selection, random forest (RF), and XGBoost, as well as R software and Cytoscape. …”
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Curcumin nanoemulsion suppresses HPV oncogenes and inhibits cervical cancer progression: in vitro and in vivo study by Mehrnaz Karimi, Masoud Parsania, Negar Motakef Kazemi, Mahnaz Qomi, Mahsa Hadipour Jahromy

“…Conclusion These preeminent preclinical results indicate the potential of this curcumin nanoformulation as an efficient treatment approach for cervical cancer.…”
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Automated dairy cow identification and feeding behaviour analysis using a computer vision model based on YOLOv8 by Claudia Giannone, Mohsen Sahraeibelverdy, Martina Lamanna, Damiano Cavallini, Andrea Formigoni, Patrizia Tassinari, Daniele Torreggiani, Marco Bovo

“…Alternatively, computer vision-based approaches offer a non-invasive and efficient solution for monitoring feeding behaviour. …”
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Deep Learning for Discrimination of Early Spinal Tuberculosis from Acute Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture on CT by Liu W, Wang J, Lei Y, Liu P, Han Z, Wang S, Liu B

“…Wenjun Liu,1 Jin Wang,2 Yiting Lei,1 Peng Liu,3 Zhenghan Han,1 Shichu Wang,1 Bo Liu1 1Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 2College of Medical Informatics, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Orthopedics, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Bo Liu, Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8613996065698, Email boliu@hospital.cqmu.edu.cnBackground: Early differentiation between spinal tuberculosis (STB) and acute osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF) is crucial for determining the appropriate clinical management and treatment pathway, thereby significantly impacting patient outcomes.Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of deep learning (DL) models using reconstructed sagittal CT images in the differentiation of early STB from acute OVCF, with the aim of enhancing diagnostic precision, reducing reliance on MRI and biopsies, and minimizing the risks of misdiagnosis.Methods: Data were collected from 373 patients, with 302 patients recruited from a university-affiliated hospital serving as the training and internal validation sets, and an additional 71 patients from another university-affiliated hospital serving as the external validation set. …”
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Investigating the Current and Desired Status of Factors Influencing the Medical Universities’ Participation in the Development of Moocs from the Virtual Education Experts’ Viewpoin... by Azita Barzehkar, Zahra Karimian, Manoosh Mehrabi

“…Conclusions: Based on results, the development of MOOCs encompasses multiple dimensions. It seems that determining |motivational mechanisms, the interactive relationship between e-learning policy-makers and universities of medical sciences, fair distribution of power and resources, and the creation of common goals and roadmap to promote integration and synergy in effective and efficient activities is necessary.…”
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A Novel Depression Risk Prediction Model Using NHANES Data With Mendelian Randomization Validation by Lin Lin, Liqun Zhang, Jingdong Zhang, Dapeng Ding

“…This study aimed to develop and validate a practical depression risk prediction model based on commonly available biochemical markers, facilitating widespread early screening and timely intervention in general clinical settings. Methods We formulated a model for depression, scrutinizing an assortment of biochemical indicators and their bidirectional interrelationships with depression, employing data derived from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and leveraging the Mendelian randomization (MR) approach, a method that utilizes genetic variants as instrumental proxies to ascertain causal nexus between risk determinants and diseases. …”
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Direct Healthcare Cost of Fracture-related Infection Treatment by Nike Walter, MD, Ines Neubauer, MD, Susanne Baertl, MD, Volker Alt, MD, Markus Rupp, MD

“…These findings emphasize the need for effective preventive measures and efficient management protocols to reduce the incidence and financial impact of FRIs. …”
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A comparison of stone-based and diamond strip approaches for adjusting proximal contact tightness in zirconia and PFM crowns by Daniel S. Kim, Soo-Yeon Yoo, Jang-Hyun Kim, Dong-Ju Shin, Ji-Man Park

“…This study aimed to determine whether a conventional stone-based approach or a newly introduced diamond strip resulted in more efficient and predictable proximal contact adjustment in zirconia (Zr) and porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns, as well as to assess whether clinician experience affects the outcome. …”
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Mapping stakeholders, services, data, and the information system for adolescent health in the West Bank by Aisha Shalash, Maysaa Nemer, Niveen Abu-Rmeileh, Mohammad Kittaneh, Dervla Kelly, Khalifa Elmusharaf

“…In conflict-affected regions like the West Bank, fragmented service delivery, inconsistent data collection, and lack of coordination between providers undermine the effectiveness of health services. An efficient health information system ensures accurate data collection, stakeholder integration, and evidence-based decision-making. …”
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The level of hand hygiene compliance by operating room personnel of ‎Educational Hospitals in Hamadan University of Medical Science by Mitra Zandiyeh, Seyed Reza Borzo

“…Hand hygiene is well known as the most efficient, cost benefit and simplest ‎technique for decreasing these infections. …”
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Locomotive Syndrome Digital Therapeutics Provided via a Smartphone App: Protocol for a Single-Group Trial by Tatsuru Sonobe, Yoshihiro Matsumoto

“…This research could lead to more efficient use of medical resources and a reduction in financial and medical burdens on individuals and the economy, and it could support the prevention and amelioration of LS and the establishment of exercise habits among older people. …”
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Integrating kinematic and dynamic factors with generative design for high-performance additive manufacturing structures by Huaizhi Zong, Bin Lou, Haihui Yuan, Dandan Wang, Yicha Zhang, Jikun Ai, Junhui Zhang, Bing Xu

“…Experiment results indicate that the proposed method greatly improves structural efficiency and performance, demonstrating its potential in designing complex mechanical structures.…”
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Analysis of dryness in cement-based mixture via spectral imaging and dimensionality reduction by Hyeon-Jeong Kang, Changseop Kim, Seungmin Chae, Gi Seong Kim, Woohyun Jeon, Jonghyuk Yi, Seung Jun Oh, Yeonsang Park

“…The proposed dryness analysis method provides a nondestructive and efficient real-time method for determining dryness of cement-based materials at construction sites.…”
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Using wavelet denoising and mathematical morphology in the segmentation technique applied to blood cells images by Macarena Boix, Begoña Cantó

“…In this work we present an efficient segmentationmethod for medical image analysis. …”
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Hair of the dog: Obtaining samples from coyotes and wolves noninvasively by David E. Ausband, Julie Young, Barbara Fannin, Michael S. Mitchell, Jennifer L. Stenglein, Lisette P. Waits, John A. Shivik

“…Eliciting rubbing behavior from coyotes and wolves using lures has advantages over opportunistic genetic sampling methods (e.g., scat transects) because it elicits a behavior that deposits a hair sample at a fixed sampling location, thereby increasing the efficiency of sampling for these canids. …”
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Analysis of Sluice Foundation Seepage Using Monitoring Data and Numerical Simulation by Fan Xuefeng, Zhenyu Wu, Liu Lijun, Yanfeng Wen, Shu Yu, Zhao Zepeng, Zefa Li

“…In this paper, an approach based on response surface method (RSM) for calibration of permeability coefficients was proposed, and the efficiency of parameter calibration is improved by constructing the response surface equation instead of time-consuming finite element calculation of foundation seepage. …”
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Research on Electromagnetic Safety of UAV Inspection in Substation by Wensheng Li, Mengyuan Chen, Haohao Jin, Ying Zhang, Hao Wu, Lin Yi, Li Cai

“…Uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) inspections provide significant advantages over traditional manual and robotic methods, such as cost-effectiveness, greater maneuverability, improved efficiency, and the ability to operate in closer proximity to equipment. …”
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Designing an Intelligent Scoring System for Crediting Manufacturers and Importers of Goods in Industry 4.0 by Mohsin Ali, Abdul Razaque, Joon Yoo, Uskenbayeva Raissa Kabievna, Aiman Moldagulova, Satybaldiyeva Ryskhan, Kalpeyeva Zhuldyz, Aizhan Kassymova

“…The research may potentially increase operational efficiency in the manufacturing and importing industries.…”
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