Prediction of biological evolution following blood product transfusion during liver transplantation: the contribution of machine learning to decision-making by Jacques Creteur, Thibault Martinez, Valerio Lucidi, Turgay Tuna, Florian Blanchard, Olivier Duranteau, Benjamin Popoff, Axel Abels, Eric Savier, Patrizia Loi, Desislava Germanova, Anne Demulder

“…This study aimed to develop machine learning models to predict the biological effects of blood product transfusions, assisting clinicians in selecting optimal therapeutic combinations.Methods Using data from two cohorts over 20 years from two academic hospitals, 10 supervised machine learning models were trained and validated on four biomarkers: fibrinogen, haemoglobin, prothrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time ratio. …”
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Evaluation of structured data from electronic health records to identify clinical classification criteria attributes for systemic lupus erythematosus by Rosalind Ramsey-Goldman, Theresa L Walunas, Abel N Kho, Anika S Ghosh, Jennifer A Pacheco, Vesna Mitrovic, Andy Wu, Kathryn L Jackson, Ryan Schusler, Anh Chung, Daniel Erickson, Karen Mancera-Cuevas, Yuan Luo

“…In general, algorithms based on laboratory results performed better than those primarily based on diagnosis codes. All three classification criteria systems effectively distinguished members of our case and control cohorts, but the SLICC criteria-based algorithm had the highest overall performance (76% sensitivity, 99% specificity).Conclusions It is possible to characterise disease manifestations in people with lupus using classification criteria-based algorithms that assess structured EHR data. …”
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Assessment of Large Language Models (LLMs) in decision-making support for gynecologic oncology by Khanisyah Erza Gumilar, Birama R. Indraprasta, Ach Salman Faridzi, Bagus M. Wibowo, Aditya Herlambang, Eccita Rahestyningtyas, Budi Irawan, Zulkarnain Tambunan, Ahmad Fadhli Bustomi, Bagus Ngurah Brahmantara, Zih-Ying Yu, Yu-Cheng Hsu, Herlangga Pramuditya, Very Great E. Putra, Hari Nugroho, Pungky Mulawardhana, Brahmana A. Tjokroprawiro, Tri Hedianto, Ibrahim H. Ibrahim, Jingshan Huang, Dongqi Li, Chien-Hsing Lu, Jer-Yen Yang, Li-Na Liao, Ming Tan

“…Background: LLMs are advancing rapidly and require a thorough evaluation to ensure that they can be safely and effectively used in clinical decision-making. Such evaluations are essential for confirming LLM reliability and accuracy in supporting medical professionals in casework. …”
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LiDGS: An efficient 3D reconstruction framework integrating lidar point clouds and multi-view images for enhanced geometric fidelity by Li Yan, Jiang Song, Hong Xie, Pengcheng Wei, Gang Li, Longze Zhu, Zhongli Fan, Shucheng Gong

“…Then, we design an adaptive Gaussian densification strategy, which effectively guides the geometric structure of the 3D scene through geometric anchors and adaptively adjusts the number and volume of Gaussians to more finely characterize the geometry of the object surface. …”
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Factors Influencing Continued Usage of Intracavernosal Injections for Erectile Dysfunction: A Retrospective Analysis by Braian Rene Ledesma, Jason Codrington, David Velasquez, Alexandra Aponte Varnum, Joshua White, Greeshma Venigalla, Farah Rahman, Katherine Campbell, Alexander Weber, Max Sandler, Ranjith Ramasamy

“…Cox Proportional Hazards Regression models were used to evaluate the effects of predictor variables on the duration of intracavernosal injection use. …”

Biocomposite Adsorbent of Grafted Chitosan-benzaldehyde/Lactobacillus Casei Bacteria for Removal of Acid Red 88 Dye: Box-Benken Design Optimization and Mechanism Approach by Hasan M. Agha, Salis A. Musa, Ahmad Hapiz, Ruihong Wu, Khansaa Al-Essa, Ali Mohammed Saleh, Abdallah Reghioua

“…This study demonstrates the success of developing a new type of biosorbent (CHS-BZ/LAC) and effectively used for anionic azo dye removal from synthetic wastewater.…”
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A large-scale retrospective study in China explores risk factors for disease severity in plaque psoriasis by Huiwei Wang, Jialiang Shi, Suchun Hou, Xiaojing Kang, Chen Yu, Hongzhong Jin, Bin Yang, Yuling Shi, Fuqiu Li, Wei Li, Jun Gu, Mingjun Lei, Youkun Lin, Lin Dang, Jialin Lin, Qing Guo, Gang Wang, Xiaoming Liu

“…Understanding the independent risk factors that contribute to patients with severe psoriasis is critical for the development of effective treatment strategies. This large, multicenter study recruited 2,109 plaque psoriasis patients from 12 hospitals across China (October 31, 2019 – May 31, 2022). …”
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Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare programs in Zimbabwe: a mixed methods study by Nicholas Midzi, C. Haruzivishe, E. Gonese, S. Sembuche, M. J. Mutsaka-Makuvaza, R. Ayebare, T. Muwonge, S. Nakasendwa, C. Mateta, T. Madanhire, C. N. Chaibva, C. Gwatiringa, K. Mutsaka, I. Phiri, M. Abdulaziz, P. C. Kabwe, V. Dube-Mawerewere, R. Tajudeen, M. P. Fallah, M. Dobbie

“…Understanding similar epidemic-related disruptions on a broader scope in our local setting is critical for the effective planning of essential services. The study determined the impact of Coronavirus disease(COVID-19) on healthcare programs in Zimbabwe. …”
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Family-based substance use screening and intervention for adolescents with chronic medical conditions: a study protocol to implement SBIRT-family within school-based health centers by Faith Summersett Williams, Natalie A. Larez, Lauren Mondesir, Kennedy Curtis, Sara Valdivia, Sara Becker, Kenneth Papineau, Aaron Hogue

“…Results will provide insights for a randomized pilot hybrid type 2 effectiveness implementation study of the adapted SBIRT-Family model in two SBHCs assessing effectiveness outcomes (SU and linkage to treatment) and implementation outcomes (reach, adoption, equity, and cost). …”
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Sustainment and adaptation of systems navigation and psychosocial counseling across HIV testing clinics in Vietnam: A qualitative assessment by Sophia M. Bartels, Minh X. Nguyen, Trang T. Nguyen, Adams L. Sibley, Hong Linh T. Dang, Ha T. T. Nong, Ngan T. K. Nguyen, Ha V. Tran, Teerada Sripaipan, Byron J. Powell, Clare Barrington, Luz M. Reyes, Carl A. Latkin, Le Minh Giang, Huong T. T. Phan, William C. Miller, Vivian F. Go

“…Facilitators of sustainment included leadership directives to clinic staff around SNaP sustainment, clinicians’ belief in SNaP's effectiveness, and SNaP's perceived fit with clinic activities and mission. …”
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Planning for scale: analysis of adaptations and contextual factors influencing scale-up of the QUALI-DEC intervention to optimize caesarean section use by Soha El-Halabi, Claudia Hanson, Alexandre Dumont, Amanda Cleeve, Helle Mölsted Alvesson, Charles Kaboré, Guillermo Carroli, Pisake Lumbiganon, Quoc Nhu Hung Mac, Ana Pilar Betran, Kristi Sidney Annerstedt, Meghan A. Bohren, Karen Zamboni

“…Scale-up may not be guaranteed at this point of the intervention since effectiveness and cost-effectiveness are not demonstrated yet. …”
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Gamma-radiation insulating performance of AlON-hardened Na2O–Bi2O3–SiO2–BaO–Fe2O3–ZrO2 glasses by Jamila S. Alzahrani, Z. A. Alrowaili, I. O. Olarinoye, Chahkrit Sriwunkum, Imen Kebaili, M. S. Al-Buriahi

“…Abstract Aside high radiation cross-section, high mechanical strength is an essential quality for durable and effective glass shields. Many emerging glass shields are brittle with low strength parameters; consequently, limiting their longstanding applications. …”
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Vibrotactile Feedback Strategies for Trunk-Stabilizing Exercises in a Home-Based Scenario: Qualitative Interview Study Among Physiotherapists by Kaya Holzmeyer, Lisa-Marie Lüneburg, Luca Oppici, Philipp Flößel, Doris Lachmann, Jens Krzywinski, Susanne Narciss

“…A key challenge in home-based rehabilitation is providing patients with effective feedback to guide their movements. A range of strategies is being reviewed to address this issue and a starting point for developing effective and implementable strategies to gather feedback requirements from the end users is also being considered. …”
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LeafLaminaMap: Exploring Leaf Color Patterns Using RGB Color Indices by Péter Bodor-Pesti, Lien Le Phuong Nguyen, Thanh Ba Nguyen, Mai Sao Dam, Dóra Taranyi, László Baranyai

“…The case study showed that the LeafLaminaMap software is an effective environment for the leaf lamina color pattern analysis; moreover, the results underline that energy and entropy are valuable features and could be more effective than the mean and standard deviation of the color properties.…”
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Facilitators and barriers to implementing and sustaining facility-based stillbirth reviews in India: a qualitative study by Yebeen Ysabelle Boo, Rupanjali Deka, Aliki Christou, Uchenna Gwacham-Anisiobi, Jenny Gong, Monica Lakhanpaul, Jennifer J. Kurinczuk, Manisha Nair

“…Regular training and mentoring should focus on building healthcare professionals’ capability in record-keeping and effective review practices. Strengthening information technology infrastructure and providing protected time for reviews will address workload challenges. …”
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Stakeholder priorities for ART initiation and early retention strategies in Malawi: a qualitative study comparing international and national perspectives by Santhi Hariprasad, Khumbo Phiri, Marguerite Thorp, Katherine Holland, Rose Nyirenda, Sundeep Gupta, Sam Phiri, Lora L. Sabin, Kathryn Dovel

“…Both groups prioritized client acceptability, but diverged on other criteria: international stakeholders prioritized effectiveness and Malawi-based stakeholders prioritized cost, feasibility, and sustainability. …”
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Designing and modeling an intelligent system for managing the distribution and scheduling of farmed fish feed using the Arduino Uno microcontroller by Shayesteh Tabatabaei

“…The system operates by the Arduino board, utilizing pre-stored code, and making decisions based on predetermined time intervals between feeding sessions. …”
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Vitamin D supplementation for managing COVID-19 in patients with vitamin D deficiency: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials by Xi Li, Yuan Zhang, Lemei Zhu, Xuemin Zou, Pingping Bing, Mingxu Qi, Binsheng He

“…Depending on the level of heterogeneity, either a random-effects model or a fixed-effects model was applied. …”
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HPLC, GC-MS, XRD profiling, enzyme inhibition and cytotoxicity potential of Phlomis Stewartii extracts using response surface methodology by Mamoon Ur Rasheed, Haroon Rashid, Shifa Iman, Sadaf Oranab, Muhammad Abdul Rahim, Mohamed H. Mahmoud, Roberto Castro-Muñoz, Eliasse Zongo

“…Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the interaction effects of independent factors showed that X2 and X3 significantly positively influenced the response variables. …”
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Barriers and Facilitators to the Preadoption of a Computer-Aided Diagnosis Tool for Cervical Cancer: Qualitative Study on Health Care Providers’ Perspectives in Western Cameroon by Magali Jonnalagedda-Cattin, Alida Manoëla Moukam Datchoua, Virginie Flore Yakam, Bruno Kenfack, Patrick Petignat, Jean-Philippe Thiran, Klaus Schönenberger, Nicole C Schmidt

“…CAD tools can address some limitations; nonetheless, understanding the contextual factors affecting CAD integration is essential for effective adoption and sustained use, particularly in resource-constrained settings. …”
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