Enhancing Malignant Lymph Node Detection in Ultrasound Imaging: A Comparison Between the Artificial Intelligence Accuracy, Dice Similarity Coefficient and Intersection over Union by Iulian-Alexandru Taciuc, Mihai Dumitru, Andreea Marinescu, Crenguta Serboiu, Gabriela Musat, Mirela Gherghe, Adrian Costache, Daniela Vrinceanu

“…The DSC score was 0.984, indicating a strong segmentation performance, although it was limited to detecting malignant lymph nodes in positive cases. An IoU evaluation applied to the test images revealed an average overlap of 74% between the ground-truth labels and model predictions, offering a more nuanced measure of the segmentation accuracy. …”
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Clinicopathological Risk Factors and Biochemical Predictors of Safe Discharge after Total Thyroidectomy and Central Compartment Node Dissection for Thyroid Cancer: A Prospective St... by Yu-mi Lee, Ja Young Cho, Tae-Yon Sung, Tae Yong Kim, Ki-Wook Chung, Suck Joon Hong, Jong Ho Yoon

“…In addition, when we applied the different adoption of the intact PTH cut-off according to serum calcium level, we could obtain more increased NPVs. A female gender and the application of more specific cut-offs for intact PTH according to the serum calcium levels measured 1 hour after surgery may help the patients to be more safely discharged.…”
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Enhancing the reliability and accuracy of wireless sensor networks using a deep learning and blockchain approach with DV-HOP algorithm for DDoS mitigation and node localization by Bhupinder Kaur, Deepak Prashar, Leo Mrsic, Ahmad Almogren, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Ayman Altameem, Seada Hussen

“…Incorporating a blockchain ledger makes the network more trustworthy as it verifies usual and unusual system activities, whereas the DV-HOP algorithm mitigates localization inaccuracies and enhances node placement. …”
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Single-cell analysis reveals tumour size as a key driver of immune cell profile alterations in primary breast tumours and corresponding lymph nodes by Marit Otterlei Fjørtoft, Øystein Garred, Ole Christian Lingjærde, Karin Teien Lande, Lars Ottestad, Inger Riise Bergheim, OSBREAC, Jon Lømo, Colin LaMont, June Helen Myklebust, Hege Russnes, Kanutte Huse, Inga Hansine Rye

“…The immune cell profile in lymph nodes were different from the profile in primary tumours, except for the ALN+ nodes, which displayed a T-cell profile more similar to primary tumours. …”
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Localization of Sensor Nodes in 3D Wireless Sensor Networks with a Single Anchor by an Improved Adaptive Artificial Bee Colony (iaABC) Algorithm by Dursun Ekmekci, Hüseyin Altınkaya

“…This study proposes a solution that can detect the locations of target nodes at various levels using a single anchor node. …”
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Intraoperative Evaluation of Whole Sentinel Lymph Nodes Using a One-Step Nucleic Acid Amplification Assay in Endometrial Cancer: A Prospective Study by Shinichi Togami, Nozomi Furuzono, Mika Mizuno, Hiroaki Kobayashi

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the one-step nucleic acid amplification (OSNA) assay for the intraoperative assessment of sentinel lymph node (SN) metastases, including micrometastases in patients with stage IA low-grade endometrial cancer. …”
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The Added Value of a Single-photon Emission Computed Tomography-Computed Tomography in Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in Patients with Breast Cancer and Malignant Melanoma by George Bennie, Mariza Vorster, John Buscombe, Mike Sathekge

“…In all cases where a sentinel node was identified, SPECT-CT was more accurate anatomically. …”
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Development of a nomogram based on body composition and tumor burden indicators to predict lymph node metastasis in patients with T1 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by Qingwen Liu, Junxi Hu, Lin Liu, Wenbo He, Jiaqi Hou, Yusheng Shu, Xiaolin Wang

“…Abstract Background Treatment strategies for patients with early esophageal cancer are diverse, and lymph node metastasis (LNM) remains a critical determinant in therapeutic decision-making and prognosis. …”
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[18F]FDG PET/CT to reduce the need for sentinel lymph node biopsy in early-stage oral cancer: PETN0-study protocol. by Roosmarijn S Tellman, Dominique N V Donders, Anne I J Arens, Koos Boeve, Adrienne H Brouwers, Simone E J Eerenstein, Sylvia L van Egmond, Thomas J W Klein Nulent, W Martin C Klop, Martin Lacko, Jochem A J van der Pol, Daphne D D Rietbergen, Robert P Takes, Joris Tim, Wouter V Vogel, Gerben J C Zwezerijnen, Bart de Keizer, Remco de Bree

“…Using reliable techniques for detecting lymph node metastases (LNM) in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is crucial for adequate neck treatment. …”
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Tumor Budding as a Risk Factor for Lymph Node Metastasis and Local Recurrence in pT1 Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Heng Zhang, Femke Simmer, Alessandro Lugli, Iris D. Nagtegaal

“…However, the presence of lymph node metastasis (LNM) and risk of local recurrence might require additional surgery. …”
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Predicting preoperative lymph node metastasis in patients with high-grade serous ovarian cancer by using intratumoral and peritumoral radiomics: a retrospective cohort study by Silin Nie, Yumin Jiang, Huixiang Ji, Xiaohui Liu, Lanxing Lyu, Chun Wang, Yuping Shan, Aiping Chen

“…We believe the model can assist clinicians in identifying patients who are suitable for lymph node resection, thereby optimizing treatment decisions. …”
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Role of Absorbable Polysaccharide Hemostatic Powder in the Prevention of Complications After Axillary Lymph Node Dissection in Breast Cancer Patients: A Multicenter Retrospective A... by Simona Parisi, Francesco Saverio Lucido, Francesca Fisone, Roberto Ruggiero, Salvatore Tolone, Francesco Iovino, Antonio Santoriello, Federico Maria Mongardini, Maddalena Paolicelli, Ludovico Docimo, Claudio Gambardella

“…Unfortunately, in 3–85% of cases, complications such as seroma formation occur, highlighting the need for more accurate hemostasis systems. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of absorbable polysaccharide hemostatic such as Haemocer^TM in preventing postoperative seroma. …”
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A Nomogram Based on Fibrinogen-to-Neutrophil Ratio as a Novel Predictor of Lymph Node Metastasis in Patients with Cervical Cancer and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Kuang H, Yang D, Lin R, Tang Y, Luo Y, Wang S, Xia T, Lou G, Chen H

“…The model’s effectiveness was evaluated.Results: A nomogram that integrates multiple factors, including FNR, triglycerides, maximum diameter, and total protein, demonstrates superior potential in predicting pelvic lymph node metastasis in patients with type 2 diabetes and cervical cancer, compared to the use of a single biomarker.Conclusion: As a comprehensive biomarker, FNR shows significant potential in offering a more thorough and reliable approach for identifying cervical cancer patients with diabetes who are at an elevated risk of lymph node metastasis.Keywords: cervical cancer, diabetes mellitus, pelvic lymph node metastasis, fibrinogen-to-neutrophil ratio, inflammatory biomarkers, preoperative prediction…”
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A Reappraisal of Lymphadenectomy in Common Gynecological Cancers by Nassir Habib, Graziella Moufawad, Jad Hayek, Francoise Futcher, Vito Chiantera, Ramon Rovira Negre, Rajesh Devassy, Gabriele Centini, Liliana Mereu

“…However, its incidence of complications, namely lymphedema, vascular injuries and other lesions, has led to a reconsideration of its efficacy and a comparison of the role of systematic vs. sentinel lymph node (SLN) dissection. Mechanism: Review of the literature using keywords such as “lymph nodes”, “sentinel lymph nodes”, “morbidity and mortality”, “gynecological cancers”, “endometrial cancer”, “ovarian cancer”, and “cervical cancer”. …”
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Possibilities of performance of nonstandard operative interventions in patients, suffering early gastric cancer by V. V. Grubnik, Yu. V. Grubnik, R. P. Nikitenko

“…To study a possibility of performance of nonstandard organ-preserving operations in patients, suffering early gastric cancer, using application of the sentinel lymph nodes visualization procedures and the lymph node dissection procedure. …”
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System and application of video surrveillance based on edge computing by Sanming PAN, Mingqiang YUAN

“…With the popularization of video surveillance systems and the diversification of their applications,traditional data processing methods using cloud computing to handle all the computations are more and more unsustainable.Edge computing pre-processes video data nearby,and performs well in terms of bandwidth,storage,and latency,but edge-cloud collaboration is still required to improve overall performance.The architecture of edge-cloud collaborative video surveillance system was proposed,then an open edge node design scheme and algorithm training and inferencing ideas were proposed.Finally,taking forest fire prevention and smart poles ＆amp; towers as examples,the application realization and value of edge computing in video surveillance services were illustrated.…”
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Clinicopathological Factors That Predict Different Responses of Breast and Axillary Tumors to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy and Prognosis Among Patients With Node‐Positive Breast Cancer... by Danyang Ji, Bo Lan, Jiayu Wang, Fei Ma, Yang Luo, Qing Li, Pin Zhang, Ruigang Cai, Qiao Li, Shanshan Chen, Binghe Xu, Ying Fan

“…Methods Patients with node‐positive disease who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy between August 2009 and July 2016 and who achieved pCR in axillary lymph nodes, breast or both were included. …”
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Identification of important objectives of networked system based on propagation characteristics by Jieyong Zhang, Wei Liang, Peng Sun, Liang Zhao

“…This approach aims to provide a more comprehensive and accurate reflection of the importance of nodes within the network.The proposed method effectively evaluates key propagation nodes in different networks through improved K-shell decomposition and network constraint coefficients. …”
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Prediction of peripheral lymph node metastasis (LNM) in thyroid cancer using delta radiomics derived from enhanced CT combined with multiple machine learning algorithms by Wenzhi Wang, Feng Jin, Lina Song, Jinfang Yang, Yingjian Ye, Junjie Liu, Lei Xu, Peng An

“…Abstract Objectives This study aimed to develop a model for predicting peripheral lymph node metastasis (LNM) in thyroid cancer patients by combining enhanced CT radiomic features with machine learning algorithms. …”
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Research progress and prospects for constructing ecological security pattern based on ecological network by Xu Dong, Fang Wang, Meichen Fu

“…ESP construction based on source-resistance surface-corridor-node information has become the main research paradigm. …”
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