Influence of peripheral nerve system on proliferation and migration of keratinocytes on site of the wound edges by E. V. Artemova, Z. N. Dzhemilova, A. M. Gorbacheva, G. R. Galstyan, A. Yu. Tokmakova, A. B. Berdalin, S. A. Gavrilova

“…AIM: to assess proliferation and migration of keratinocytes at the nonhealing edges of neuropathic wounds.MATERIALS AND METHODS: 25 patients with neuropathic ulcers and 5 patients without diabetes with decubitus were enrolled. …”
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Explainable Aspect-Based Sentiment Analysis Using Transformer Models by Isidoros Perikos, Athanasios Diamantopoulos

“…These also point out directions for further focus on the analysis of models’ bias in combination with explainability methods, ensuring that explainability highlights potential biases in predictions.…”
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Correlation between NT-proBNP and blood pressure variability with cardiovascular events in patients undergoing maintaining hemodialysis by GAO Xiang, SU Hua-jun, DENG Liu-fen, WANG Hui

“…Objective To analyze the correlation between NT-proBNP and blood pressure variability( BPV) with the cardiovascular events in patients undergoing maintaining hemodialysis( MHD).Methods 212 patients with end-stage renal disease combined with hypertension were selected into our study from September 2014 to September 2016. …”
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Practical Application of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Glaucoma Diagnosis by Di Gong, Man Hu, Yue Yin, Tong Zhao, Tong Ding, Fan Meng, Yongli Xu, Yi Chen

“…By comparing the performance of different models between artificial intelligence (AI) and doctors, we aim to evaluate and identify the optimal model for future usage of AI. Methods. A total of 500 fundus images of glaucoma and 500 fundus images of normal eyes were collected and randomly divided into five groups, with each group corresponding to one round. …”
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CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN LEVELS IN PRETERM NEONATAL LATE-ONSET SEPSIS: TO PREDICT OR NOT TO PREDICT by GONCA VARDAR, Eren Ozek

“… Abstract Background: To evaluate carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) levels in diagnosing late-onset sepsis (LOS) in preterm neonates. Methods: The records of culture-positive LOS in preterm neonates hospitalized in NICU from January 2017 to July 2022 were reviewed.COHb levels, C-reactive protein, procalcitonin, and neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio of septic preterm infants were compared to controls. …”
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Transcriptome changes affecting Hedgehog and cytokine signalling in the umbilical cord: implications for disease risk. by Walter Stünkel, Hong Pan, Siew Boom Chew, Emilia Tng, Jun Hao Tan, Li Chen, Roy Joseph, Clara Y Cheong, Mei-Lyn Ong, Yung Seng Lee, Yap-Seng Chong, Seang Mei Saw, Michael J Meaney, Kenneth Kwek, Allan M Sheppard, Peter D Gluckman, GUSTO Study Group, Joanna D Holbrook

“…We investigated whether a transcriptomic signature of either birthweight or gestational age could be detected in umbilical cord RNA.<h4>Methods</h4>The gene expression patterns of 32 umbilical cords from Singaporean babies of Chinese ethnicity across a range of birthweights (1698-4151 g) and gestational ages (35-41 weeks) were determined. …”
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Exploratory study of nanoparticle interaction with intraorally formed dental biofilms by Anton Schestakow, Maria Riegelmann, Matthias Hannig

“…This study aimed to investigate the adsorption and diffusion of nanoparticles in an intraorally formed biofilm. Methods Bovine enamel specimens (n = 24) were mounted on customized maxillary splints and worn intraorally by two subjects for 24 h to allow biofilm formation. …”
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Correlation between CT-derived fractional flow reserve and myocardial strain in ischemic heart disease patients with single coronary artery stenosis assessed based on CCTA by Ruichen Ren, Wenting Li, Qingyuan Zhao, Chengcheng Qi, Xiaoxue Zhang, Mingyu Peng, Duwang Su, Pei Han, Yang Zhang

“…PurposeWe aimed to investigate the correlation between CT-derived fractional flow reserve (CTFFR) and myocardial strain in patients with single coronary artery stenosis and to investigate the diagnostic value of CTFFR in identifying impaired myocardial strain.MethodsWe selected 89 patients, categorized into three groups based on the affected coronary artery: 36 with left anterior descending (LAD), 23 with left circumflex (LCX), and 30 with right coronary artery (RCA) stenosis, along with 25 healthy controls. …”
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Perioperative Low-Dose Ketamine for Postoperative Pain Management in Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Lijin Zhou, Honghao Yang, Yong Hai, Yunzhong Cheng

“…The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was to assess the efficacy and safety of perioperative low-dose ketamine for pain management and analgesic consumption in patients undergoing spine surgery. Methods. A comprehensive literature search was performed for relevant studies using PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. …”
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Facial Expression Recognition and Digital Images Infosecurity for Prevention Care System Application in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Monitoring by Chih-Te Tsai, Chia-Hung Lin, Hsiang-Yueh Lai, Yu-En Cheng, Ping-Tzan Huang, Neng-Sheng Pai, Chien-Ming Li

“…For FER testing, the ten-fold cross-validation method was applied to evaluate the classifier&#x2019;s performances, and the feasibility of the proposed method could be evaluated, achieving average Precision (%) of 91.40%, average Recall (%) of 91.15%, and average Accuracy (%) of 95.10%, respectively. …”
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An Assessment of the Effectiveness of Preoperative İmaging Modalities (MRI, CT, and 18F-FDG PET/CT) in Determining the Extent of Disease Spread in Epithelial Ovarian–Tubal–Peritone... by Hülya Kandemir, Hamdullah Sözen, Merve Gülbiz Kartal, Zeynep Gözde Özkan, Samet Topuz, Mehmet Yavuz Salihoğlu

“…The purpose of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic performance and accuracy of preoperative MRI, CT, and 18F-FDG PET/CT in detecting the extent of EOC. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: Between 2017 and 2018, 24 patients with primary (with or without neoadjuvant chemotherapy) or recurrent EOC diagnosed at the Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, were enrolled in this study. …”
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Identification of pediatric MASLD using insulin resistance indices by Kyungchul Song, Eunju Lee, Hye Sun Lee, Young Hoon Youn, Su Jung Baik, Hyun Joo Shin, Hyun Wook Chae, Ji-Won Lee, Yu-Jin Kwon

“…However, given the study’s retrospective design and variations in diagnostic methods across datasets, further validation in larger, diverse cohorts is warranted to refine age-specific cut-off values and optimize screening approaches.…”
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Leveraging Open-Source Tools to Analyse Ground-Based Forest LiDAR Data in South Australian Forests by Spencer O’Keeffe, Bruce H. Thomas, Jim O’Hehir, Jan Rombouts, Michelle Balasso, Andrew Cunningham

“…Results showed that stratified tool selection, optimized for each forest development stage, achieved high accuracy for inventory, achieving stem detection rates up to 99.1% and errors as low as 0.94 m for height and 1.18 cm for diameter at breast height (DBH) in specific cases. …”
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Western Blotting and Immunoprecipitation of Native Human PIEZO1 Channels by Jinyuan Vero Li, Zijing Zhou, Charles Cox

“…As a result, conventional sample preparation methods seem unsuitable for PIEZO1. For example, heating and sonicating transmembrane proteins exposes hydrophobic regions, leading to aggregation, improper detergent interactions, and loss of solubility, ultimately compromising their detection in western blots. …”
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The Role of HPV Genotyping, Cytology, and Methylation in the Triage of High-Risk HPV-Positive Patients by Anastasia Mortaki, Athanasios Douligeris, Maria-Anastasia Daskalaki, Eleni-Sivylla Bikouvaraki, Eirini Louizou, George Daskalakis, Alexandros Rodolakis, Themos Grigoriadis, Kalliopi I Pappa

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: This study evaluates the diagnostic performance of DNA methylation testing, alone and in combination with cervical cytology, for high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) detection. <b>Methods</b>: A prospective study was conducted on 170 high-risk HPV (hr-HPV)-positive women. …”
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Applications of quantum computing in clinical care by Stevan C. Fairburn, Stevan C. Fairburn, Lara Jehi, Brenton T. Bicknell, Beckley G. Wilkes, Bharat Panuganti

“…QC holds transformative potential in medicine, particularly through enhancing diagnostic accuracy, optimizing treatment plans, and enabling real-time decision-making.MethodsA systematic analysis of 35 studies published between 2015 and 2024 was conducted. …”
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Small extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stromal cells loaded with β-nicotinamide mononucleotide activate NAD+/SIRT3 signaling pathway-mediated mitochondrial autophagy... by Zixuan Sun, Jiali Li, Yuzhou Zheng, Jiaxin Zhang, Wenhuan Bai, Xinyi Deng, Zhijing Wu, XueZhong Xu, Wei Ding, Hui Qian, Yulin Tan

“…Based on this, we applied electroporation to construct NMN-loaded hucMSC-sEVs (NMN-sEVs) to improve their stability and efficacy and to enhance their potential for translational application in medical aesthetics and anti-aging. Methods D-galactose was applied to construct a mouse skin aging model, based on which comparative analyses of topical and nano-microneedle administration were performed to determine the optimal delivery method of sEVs in vivo experiments. …”
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Advancements in image classification for environmental monitoring using AI by Jinjing Zhu, Ling Li

“…IntroductionAccurate environmental image classification is essential for ecological monitoring, climate analysis, disaster detection, and sustainable resource management. However, traditional classification models face significant challenges, including high intra-class variability, overlapping class boundaries, imbalanced datasets, and environmental fluctuations caused by seasonal and lighting changes.MethodsTo overcome these limitations, this study introduces the Multi-Scale Attention-Based Environmental Classification Network (MABEC-Net), a novel deep learning framework that enhances classification accuracy, robustness, and scalability. …”
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Implementation of a wireless sensor network for irrigation management in drip irrigation systems by Mehmet Kamil Meriç

“…Traditional irrigation methods often lead to excessive water consumption and uneven water distribution, reducing overall efficiency and sustainability. …”
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Lightweight deep learning system for automated bone age assessment in Chinese children: enhancing clinical efficiency and diagnostic accuracy by Pang Hai, Zhang Bin, Liu Kesheng, Li Cong, Xu Fei

“…In the first stage, the YOLOv8 algorithm precisely localizes 13 key epiphyses in hand radiographs, achieving a mean Average Precision (mAP) of 99.5% at Intersection over Union (IoU) = 0.5 and 94.0% within IoU 0.5–0.95, demonstrating robust detection performance. The second stage employs a modified EfficientNetB3 architecture for fine-grained epiphyseal grade classification, enhanced by the Rectified Adam (RAdam) optimizer and a composite loss function combining center loss and weighted cross-entropy to mitigate class imbalance. …”
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