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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Evaluation of a Bayesian Belief Network tool for translating science and informing policy: the case of antibiotic misuse in Tanzania by Miss Madeleine Clarkson, Dr Katherine L Keenan, Dr Edward Lavender, Prof Stephen E Mshana, Dr Martha F Mushi, Prof Matthew TG Holden, Dr V Anne Smith

“…To assess BNNs’ capacity to live up to this promise, we make a previously derived BBN for antibiotic misuse into a web-based interactive tool and evaluated it with non-specialists. Methods: A BBN of determinants of antibiotic misuse in Tanzanian urinary tract infection patients was incorporated into a web-based application, which included an interactive tool plus other relevant information, such as educational materials. …”
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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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Development of scalable coastal and offshore kelp farming for marine biomass production by Michael Stekoll, Scott Lindell, Clifford A. Goudey, Hauke L. Kite‐Powell, David Bailey, Kendall Barbery, Loretta Roberson, Tamsen Peeples, Nicholas Mangini, Alf Pryor, Alexandra Meyer, Charles Yarish

“…There were three major aspects of the research: (1) optimize nursery production and seeding lines for outplanting; (2) design an economical, modular outplanting structure; and (3) develop methods to efficiently harvest the product. Farm designs were based on catenary structures and the use of spreader bars with variable spacing of grow‐lines and line types. …”
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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

“…Methods This study utilized a comprehensive landscape analysis to assess adolescent health services in the West Bank. …”
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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

“…MethodsWe conducted a multicenter, prospective, longitudinal, nonrandomized, single-group study of Japanese adults aged ≥40 years who were eligible for LS checks. …”
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Presenting the entrepreneurship development model in the national oil refining industry with the approach of environmental damage prevention by Jalal Abdi, Reza Yousefi Saeedabadi, Maryam Taghvaee Yazdi

“…Knowing the needs of entrepreneurs and businesses that need support, it seems that the government is in the best position to determine policy and design programs aimed at encouraging entrepreneurship. …”
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EGFR-TARGETING PEPTIDE INHIBITS HELA CELL PROLIFERATION: A NOVEL STRATEGY FOR CERVICAL CANCER THERAPY? by Reem Hussin, Danielle Vieira Sobral, Fernanda Ferreira Mendonça, Leonardo Lima Fuscaldi, Luciana Malavota

“…Results: The YHWYGYTPQNVT peptide was synthesized efficiently with yield of approximately 45%. Chromatographic analyzes obtained by HPLC and mass spectrometry confirmed that the entire synthesis, cleavage, and purification process of peptides were performed efficiently. …”
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Comparison of Different Scores in Predicting Mortality in Patients with Acute on Chronic Liver Failure Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of a Tertiary Care Hospital by Raja Taha Yaseen Khan, Hina Ismail, Abbas Ali Tasneem, Saleem Shahzad, Shoaib Ahmed Khan, Mehboob Jan, Syed Mudassir Laeeq, Zain Majid, Muhammad Qaiser Panezai, Danish Kumar, Nasir Hasan Luck

“…These scores were subjected to multivariable cox-regression analysis to determine the independent determinants of both short- and long-term mortality in ACLF patients. …”
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Identification and leveling of factors affecting the acceptance of excellence model in Islamic Azad University by Seyedeh Somayeh Mousavi Siah Deleh, Samad Jabbari Asl, Musa Rezvani Chaman Zamin

“…In order to analyze the data, the theme analysis method was used, and in order to level the identified criteria, the interpretive structural modeling method was used in MACMIC software. …”
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Revisiting sylvian fissure dissection - A preliminary investigation into surgical process modelling for evaluating surgical proficiency by Félix Buyck, Jef Vandemeulebroucke, Ine Dirks, Jan Frederick Cornelius, Johnny Duerinck, Sebastien Froelich, Henry Schroeder, Wietse Geens, Frederick Van Gestel, Michaël Bruneau

“…Introduction: Understanding the factors that contribute to efficient surgical behaviour and the prevention of technical errors poses a significant challenge in neurosurgery. …”
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An Insight Into Perceptions of Speech-language Pathologists About the Barriers to Providing Online Speech-language Therapy in Iran by Amir Shiani, Behzad Karamimatin, Moslem Soofi, Leeba Rezaei, Neda Headarzadeh-Esfahani, Fardin Moradi, Shahin Soltani

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Antimicrobial Action of Essential Oil of <i>Tagetes minuta</i>: Role of the Bacterial Membrane in the Mechanism of Action by Anahí Bordón, Sergio A. Rodríguez, Douglas Siqueira de Almeida Chaves, Andrea C. Cutró, Axel Hollmann

“…For this reason, this study focuses on the antimicrobial action of the EO obtained from <i>Tagetes minuta</i> and its impact on bacterial membranes. Methods: The EO was chemically characterized by chromatography–mass spectrometry, and its antimicrobial activity and its effects on surface and bacterial membrane were assessed by using Zeta potential, membrane transition temperature (Tm) determination; and fluorescence spectroscopy with Laurdan and Di-8 ANEPPS. …”
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Optimal power flow using recent red-tailed hawk optimization algorithm by Ahmed M Nassef, Mohammad Ali Abdelkareem, Mohamed Louzazni

“…The optimal power flow (OPF) solution determines the most efficient and secure operating point by considering certain objective functions and ensuring the system's operational restrictions are met. …”
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Morphometric analysis of the skull base and palatal regions for gender identification using CBCT: a retrospective study by Asmaa Uthman, Hesham Marei, Walid Elsayed, Sura F. Al-Bayati, Hawraa Shams Aldeen, Shishir Shetty, Musab Hamed Saeed, Natheer H. Al-Rawi

“…Conclusion The use of discriminant analysis in CBCT based on skull base and palatal region variables provides an efficient method for determining gender, which is particularly valuable in forensic science and anthropological research. …”
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The prevalence of metabolic syndrome and the associated factors in a multiethnic upper-middle-income country in Asia: findings from a nationwide community-based study in 2023 by Kim Sui Wan, Muhammad Fadhli Mohd Yusoff, Halizah Mat Rifin, Wah Kheong Chan, Kishwen Kanna Yoga Ratnam, Shubash Shander Ganapathy, Hamizatul Akmal Abd Hamid, Masni Mohamad, Nurain Mohd Noor, Feisul Mustapha, Noor Ani Ahmad

“…Methods This was a nationwide community-based cross-sectional study in Malaysia with two-stage stratified random sampling in 2023. …”
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