Protocol to develop a specialised curriculum in primary care cancer research in an Irish medical school [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Logan Verlaque, Benjamin Jacob, Kurdo Araz, Fiona Kent, Aileen Barrett, Patrick Redmond

“…Background The increasing necessity for specialised training in primary care cancer research stems from GPs' pivotal role in cancer detection and holistic care coupled with the unique primary care context. …”
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Clinical utility of SPECT neuroimaging in the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury: a systematic review. by Cyrus A Raji, Robert Tarzwell, Dan Pavel, Howard Schneider, Michael Uszler, John Thornton, Muriel van Lierop, Phil Cohen, Daniel G Amen, Theodore Henderson

“…The first showed positive predictive value increases from initial SPECT scan shortly after trauma to one year follow up scans, from 59% to 95%. …”
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MRI-guided, transrectal, intraprostatic steam application as potential focal therapeutic modality for prostatic diseases in a large animal translational model: A feasibility follow... by Adriano Wang-Leandro, Florian Willmitzer, Agnieszka Karol, Beat Porcellini, Peter Kronen, Emile M Hiltbrand, Daniel Rüfenacht, Patrick R Kircher, Henning Richter

“…Parallel to establishment of diagnostic surveillance protocols for detection of prostatic diseases, novel treatment strategies should be developed. …”
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Exploring the utility of near-infrared spectroscopy in liver transplantation: insights and challenges by Ravshan Ibadov, Konstantin Semash, Mirshavkat Akbarov, Timur Dzhanbekov, Oybek Omonov, Azimjon Usmonov, Sardor Ibragimov

“…This review consolidates current knowledge regarding the application of NIRS in liver transplantation, highlighting its potential for noninvasive, continuous monitoring of liver perfusion and early detection of hemodynamic disturbances. Initial studies demonstrate the sensitivity of NIRS in evaluating liver oxygenation, with significant correlations observed between NIRS readings and biochemical markers of liver function. …”
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A Review of the Arrival, Effects, and Management of <i>Bagrada hilaris</i> in South America: The Case of Chile by Marta V. Albornoz, Camila C. Santander, Armando Alfaro-Tapia

“…The painted bug, <i>Bagrada hilaris</i> (Hemiptera, Pentatomidae) (Burmeister, 1835), originally described as being from India, is an important pest worldwide, mainly due to the serious economic losses incurred and the large number of zones invaded. Since its initial detection in Chile in 2016, the invasive and destructive paint bug has started its invasion to the east and invaded new areas in South America. …”
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A new cut-off value of FRAX tools as an osteoporosis screening tool for Thai geriatric population by Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Nath Adulkasem, Ekasame Vanitcharoenkul, Chandhanarat Chandhanayingyong, Panai Laohaprasitiporn, Krabkaew Soparat, Pojchong Chotiyarnwong, Aasis Unnanuntana

“…A cut-off value of 1.5 for FRAX HF and 4.5 for FRAX MOF demonstrated excellent sensitivity (90.4%) and a high negative predictive value (89.7%) in osteoporosis detection. This study identifies FRAX cut-off values that can effectively screen for high-risk osteoporosis in the Thai geriatric population and suggests that FRAX could be a valuable tool for initial osteoporosis screening in Thai seniors.…”
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Superotemporal predisposition to traumatic subretinal fibrosis in Stargardt disease: A case report by Jamie A. Nassur, Jose S. Pulido, Rebecca Procopio, Alaa A. Ghoneim, Anton Orlin, Richard S. Kaiser, Saif A. Hamdan

“…Conclusions and importance: Multimodal imaging allows for the detection of traumatic transformation of STGD and monitoring for early signs of massive lipofuscin release within the immediate post-traumatic period. …”
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An Improved Tree Crown Delineation Method Based on a Gradient Feature-Driven Expansion Process Using Airborne LiDAR Data by Jiaxuan Jia, Lei Zhang, Kai Yin, Uwe Sörgel

“…Currently, raster data such as the canopy height model derived from airborne light detection and ranging (LiDAR) data have been widely used in large-scale ITCD. …”
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Development of automatic insect-tracking robot system for measuring local activity changes in free walking by Ryoko Sekiwa, Tatsuya Ibuki, Shunsuke Shigaki

“…Further information-theoretic analysis revealed that the moth might be moving in the direction most likely to lead to odor detection, depending on the timing of its olfactory reception. …”
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Diagnostic value of routine CT perfusion imaging for radiology residents by Philip M. Nicolas, Ziad Maksoud, Nabila Gala Nacul, Burak Han Akkurt, Manoj Mannil, Manfred Musigmann

“…Therefore, it should be further investigated whether perfusion imaging should be a general standard of initial stroke diagnosis no matter of the onset.…”
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Association between Human papillomavirus infection and abnormal cytopathology of uterine cervix in Baghdad women by Nawres A. Tawfeeq, Thamer A. Hussein, Hussein A. Hasan, Haider G. Hussein, Wissam J. Mohammed, Dina S. Ibraheem

“…Cervical cytology is used widely as the initial tool in cervical cancer screening worldwide. …”
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An Automated Occultation Network for Gravitational Mapping of the Trans-Neptunian Solar System by Daniel C. H. Gomes, Gary M. Bernstein

“…The 200-telescope survey would additionally detect ≈1800 TNO occultations, providing detailed shape, size, and albedo information. …”
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Method for constructing occupancy grid maps based on navigation radar echo video data by Kunyi JIANG, Shiping SUN, Bingdong JIANG, Qing CAI

“…Compared with classical methods, the initial detection distance for small floating objects with a freeboard of 0.5 m was improved by 78.34 m, and the positioning accuracy was improved by 2.97 m.ConclusionThe proposed method ensures accurate perception of marine floating obstacles and moving targets on the sea surface, safeguarding the safe navigation of USVs.…”
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Deciphering Abiotic Influences on the Seasonal Dynamics of Leaf Folder and Caseworm Infesting Rice in the Konkan Region of Maharashtra by Nikhil Khemrajji Hatwar, Vinayak Narayan Jalgaonkar, Priti Sunil Shigwan, Kumud Vitthal Naik, Aaditya Jadhav

“…The results showed that the initial detection of rice leaf folders and caseworms occurred during the 31st Standard Meteorological Week (SMW). …”
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ULTRASONOGRAPHIC CHANGES IN THE HYALINE CARTILAGE: EVALUATION OF SENSITIVITY AND SPECIFICITY IN EARLY GOUTY ARTHRITIS by A. V. Petrov, O. P. Prokopenko, A. A. Petrov, N. V. Matveeva

“…The specificity of USG for urate deposits in GA was 94.4% and was comparable with that for the other signs of gout (86.1–98.6%). Conclusion. USG detection of urate deposits in patients with gout is characterized by high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing GA within the first 6 months after the initial symptoms appear.…”
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Determining IFI44 as a key lupus nephritis’s biomarker through bioinformatics and immunohistochemistry by Yue Tan, Xueyao Wang, Deyou Zhang, Jiahui Wang, Shuxian Wang, Jinyu Yu, Hao Wu

“…Despite improvements in treatment reducing LN’s morbidity and mortality, existing therapies remain suboptimal, emphasizing the necessity for early detection to improve patient outcomes.Methods This study employs bioinformatics and machine learning to identify and validate potential LN biomarkers using immunohistochemistry (IHC). …”
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Vibration-Based Damage Prediction in Composite Concrete–Steel Structures Using Finite Elements by Mario D. Cedeño-Rodríguez, Sergio J. Yanez, Erick I. Saavedra-Flores, Carlos Felipe Guzmán, Juan Carlos Pina

“…The difference between initial and damaged modal shape curvatures served as the foundation for predicting a damage index. …”
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Statistical Classification and an Optimized Red-Sequence Technique for the Determination of Galaxy Clusters by Dagoberto R. Mares-Rincón, Josué J. Trejo-Alonso, José A. Guerrero-Díaz-de-León, Jorge E. Macías-Díaz

“…The methodology bridges statistical rigor with established astrophysical techniques, offering a promising avenue for advancing cluster detection in observational cosmology.…”
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Synergistic image and point cloud processing of UAV data for urban flood modeling: point cloud smart thinning and curb mapping by P. A. P. Zamboni, H. Hendrickx, D. Sprute, H. Flatt, M. I. Rushdi, F. Brodrecht, A. Eltner

“…UAV flights were conducted to generate an initial orthoimage, which was used to train a convolutional neural network (CNN) segmentation model. …”
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Nilai Diagnostik Ultrasonografi Hepatobilier sebagai Prediktor Atresiabilier pada Kolestasis Bayi di RSUP Sanglah Denpasar Tahun 2017 - 2021 by Kristin Agustina, Pande Putu Yuli Anandasari, Firman Parulian Sitanggang, I Wayan Gede Artawan Eka Putra, Made Widhi Asih, Putu Patriawan

“…Hepatobiliary ultrasound is the most common initial diagnostic modality in the early detection of biliary atresia. …”
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