The Analgesia Nociception Index’s Performance During Remimazolam-Based General Anesthesia: A Prospective Observational Study by Joohyun Lee, Jung-Min Yi, Young Joo

“…<i>Materials and Methods</i>: In total, 28 patients were administered general anesthesia using remimazolam and remifentanil. …”
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Nonlinear relationship between serum Klotho and chronic kidney disease in US adults with metabolic syndrome by Xiaobin Lin, Lin Yang

“…This study explored the relationship between serum Klotho levels and the odds of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in middle-aged and older populations with MetS.Materials and methodsThis cross-sectional study analyzed data from 4870 adults aged 40–79 years who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Survey (NHANES) from 2007 to 2016. …”
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The Effect of Obesity on Prosthesis Positioning in Total Hip Arthroplasty Through the Posterolateral Approach: A Retrospective Study on 614 Total Hip Arthroplasties by Hans Christian S. Vistisen, MD, Mads J. Rex, MD, Mogens Laursen, MD, PhD, Thomas Jakobsen, MD, PhD, DMSc

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of BMI > 35 kg/m2 on prosthesis positioning in hip osteoarthritis patients undergoing primary THA. Methods: This retrospective observational study analyzed 614 THAs performed between 2015 and 2022 categorized in an obese and a normal-weight group. …”
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Cystatin C as a predictor of acute renal damage after radical surgical treatment in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer by A. I. Tarasenko, V. N. Pavlov, I. R. Kabirov, A. V. Alekseev, M. F. Urmantsev

“…To assess the clinical and prognostic significance of serum and urinary cystatin C (uCys-C and sCys-C) in patients undergoing radical cystectomy (RC) in relation to AKI.Patients and methods. In this prospective study, uCys-C and sCys-C levels were measured during the first week after undergoing RC in a heterogeneous group of patients undergoing RC (n=186), mean age 59.5±11.4 years. …”
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Comparative evaluation of color stability in polished and glazed CAD/CAM ceramics subjected to coffee thermal cycling: an in vitro study by Reza Nahidi, Azita Mazaheri, Shaghayegh Golalipour, Negin Youshaei, Sotude Khorshidi

“…Abstract Background and aims Optimal color stability is crucial for patient satisfaction in prosthetic dentistry. …”
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Synbiotics effects of d-tagatose and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG on the inflammation and oxidative stress reaction of Gallus gallus based on the genus of cecal bacteria and their me... by Yuanqiang Lv, Jie Chu, Xiaoxiao Zhang, Xuan Li, Aijiao Yin, Industrial Microbiology Laboratory

“…Treat Gallus gallus exhibiting oxidative stress and immune response caused by aflatoxin b1 with optimal synbiotics for 14 days, detect the changes of inflammatory markers and oxidative stress markers of Gallus gallus using qRT-PCR, and identified the intestinal bacteria genera and their metabolites in the cecum of Gallus gallus using gut microbiota and metabolomics analysis.…”
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Myocardial Scar on Surface ECG: Selvester Score, but Not Fragmentation, Predicts Response to CRT by Martina Nesti, Alessandro Paoletti Perini, Rossella Bani, Stella Cartei, Luca Checchi, Giuseppe Ricciardi, Paolo Pieragnoli, Federica Michelotti, Giosuè Mascioli, Elena Cavarretta, Luigi Sciarra

“…As a secondary endpoint, we assessed the association of both scores with overall and cardiac mortality, heart failure hospitalizations, ventricular arrhythmias requiring ICD intervention, and major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE). Methods. We evaluated fQRS and SSc of 178 consecutive HF patients with severe systolic dysfunction (LVEF ≤ 35%), NYHA class II-III despite optimal medical treatment, and true-LBBB. …”
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Influenza Seasonality in the Tropics and Subtropics - When to Vaccinate? by Siddhivinayak Hirve, Laura P Newman, John Paget, Eduardo Azziz-Baumgartner, Julia Fitzner, Niranjan Bhat, Katelijn Vandemaele, Wenqing Zhang

“…It explores geographical grouping of countries into vaccination zones based on optimal timing of influenza vaccination.<h4>Methods</h4>Influenza seasonality was assessed by different analytic approaches (weekly proportion of positive cases, time series analysis, etc.) using FluNet and national surveillance data. …”
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THE PREVENTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR COMPLICATIONS AFTER CORONARY STENTING IN PATIENTS WITH UNSTABLE ANGINA AND RESISTANCE TO ANTIPLATELET AGENTS by E. A. Medvedeva, L. G. Gelis, I. I. Russkich, T. V. Rusak

“…Objective: the aim of the study was evaluation of the clinical significance of high residual platelet reactivity in patients with unstable angina and coronary arteries stenting in the inpatient and outpatient monitoring and development of optimal ways of correction of this condition.Material and Methods: the study included 131 patients with unstable angina after coronary stenting. …”
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Real-Time Height Measurement for Moving Pedestrians by Wenju Zhou, Fulong Yao, Wei Feng, Haikuan Wang

“…Although some existing height measurement methods can detect the height of the static people, it is hard to measure height accurately for moving pedestrians. …”
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Music genre classification with parallel convolutional neural networks and capuchin search algorithm by Yuxin Zhang, Teng Li

“…This study presents a unique method that blends convolutional neural network (CNN) models as an ensemble system to detect musical genres. …”
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Assessment of serological techniques for screening patients for COVID-19 (COVID-SER): a prospective, multicentric study by Sophie Trouillet-Assant, Amélie Massardier-Pilonchery, Barbara Charbotel, Nicolas Guibert, Jean-Baptiste Fassier, Muriel Rabilloud, Chloe Albert Vega, Antonin Bal, Julie Anne Nazare, Pascal Fascia, Adèle Paul, Constance d Aubarede, Virginie Pitiot, Matthieu Lahousse, André Boibieux, Djamila Makhloufi, Chantal Simon, Mary Anne Trabaud, François Gueyffier, Jérôme Adnot, Dulce Alfaiate, Alain Bergeret, Florent Bonnet, Gaëlle Bourgeois, Florence Brunel-Dalmas, Eurydice Caire, Pierre Chiarello, Laurent Cotte, Constance d'Aubarede, François Durupt, Escuret Vanessa, Fascia Pascal, Fassier Jean-Baptiste, Fontaine Juliette, Gaillot-Durand Lucie, Gaymard Alexandre, Gillet Myriam, Godinot Matthieu, Gueyffier François, Guibert Nicolas, Josset Laurence, Lahousse Matthieu, Lina Bruno, Lozano Hélène, Makhloufi Djamila, Massardier-Pilonchéry Amélie, Milon Marie-Paule, Moll Frédéric, Morfin Florence, Narbey David, Nazare Julie-Anne, Oria Fatima, Paul Adèle, Perry Marielle, Pitiot Virginie, Prudent Mélanie, Rabilloud Muriel, Samperiz Audrey, Schlienger Isabelle, Simon Chantal, Trabaud Mary-Anne, Trouillet-Assant Sophie

“…The neutralisation capacity of the produced antibodies also has to be evaluated.Methods and analysis We set up a prospective, multicentric clinical study to evaluate the performance of serological kits among a population of healthcare workers presenting mild symptoms suggestive of SARS-CoV-2 infection. …”
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CircuitHD: Brain-Inspired Hyperdimensional Computing for Circuit Recognition by Paul R. Genssler, Lilas Alrahis, Ozgur Sinanoglu, Hussam Amrouch

“…Furthermore, with HDC-based circuit encoding, the similarity between circuits is efficiently computed as the similarity between their hypervectors, enabling a wide range of applications, such as circuit recognition, verification, and optimization. We introduce CircuitHD, a versatile HDC-based framework for circuit encoding and learning, featuring three encoding methods, each with specific advantages. …”
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Digital PCR-based quantification of miR-181a in the cerebrospinal fluid aids patient stratification in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia by Borbála Péterffy, Tamás J. Nádasi, Szilvia Krizsán, Anna Horváth, Ágnes Márk, Gábor Barna, Botond Timár, Laura Almási, Judit Müller, Krisztina Csanádi, Anna Rakonczai, Zsolt Nagy, Krisztián Kállay, Gabriella Kertész, Gergely Kriván, Monika Csóka, Anna Sebestyén, Ágnes F. Semsei, Gábor T. Kovács, Dániel J. Erdélyi, Csaba Bödör, Bálint Egyed, Donát Alpár

“…Blast cells residing in the CNS but not circulating in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) remain undetected by current diagnostic methods, preventing a truly risk-adapted anti-leukemic treatment in this compartment. …”
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Screen-Printed PVDF Piezoelectric Pressure Transducer for Unsteadiness Study of Oblique Shock Wave Boundary Layer Interaction by Bei Wang, Cosimo Corsi, Thomas Weiland, Zhenyu Wang, Thomas Grund, Olaf Pohl, Johannes Max Bienia, Julien Weiss, Ha Duong Ngo

“…The primary objective is to optimize low-frequency pressure fluctuation detection, addressing SWBLI’s need for accurate, real-time measurements of low-frequency unsteadiness. …”
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Prediction of black soldier fly larval sex and morphological traits using computer vision and deep learning by Sarah Nawoya, Quentin Geissmann, Henrik Karstoft, Kim Bjerge, Roseline Akol, Andrew Katumba, Cosmas Mwikirize, Grum Gebreyesus

“…Despite the heightened interest in BSF production, there is a need for increased efficiency, particularly in the context of large-scale measurement of various traits for selective breeding as well as management optimization. The unique insect production systems, coupled with the challenges posed by their small size, fragility, and metamorphic life cycle underscores the necessity for innovative approaches to streamline production.This study explores the potential of computer vision (CV) in predicting the larval sex and morphological traits of BSF, offering a non-invasive, rapid, and automated method for trait measurement. …”
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Genomics vs. AI-enhanced electrocardiogram: predicting atrial fibrillation in the era of precision medicine by Jean-Marie Grégoire, Cédric Gilon, François Marelli, Hugues Bersini, Stéphane Carlier

“…AI-driven ECG analysis provides a practical and cost-effective method for early detection and personalized treatment, complementing genomic approaches. …”
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Rapid identification of bacterial select agents using loop-mediated isothermal amplification by Timothy E. Egbo, Candace D. Blancett, Jackie M. Payne, Christopher P. Stefan, Timothy D. Minogue, John H. Sellers, Jeffrey W. Koehler

“…Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) is an appealing technology for point-of-need diagnostics due to its rapid analysis time and minimal instrumentation requirements. Methods Here, we designed and optimized nine LAMP assays that are sensitive and specific to targeted bacterial select agents including Bacillus anthracis, Francisella tularensis, Yersinia pestis, and Brucella spp. …”
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Advances, Challenges, Prospect, and Future Strategies in Livestock Reproductive Biotechnology in Bangladesh-A Review by Ali Md. Younus, Asma Khatun

“…Hormonal treatments (GnRH, PGF2α) and synchronization methods (cloprostenol, FGA, double AI) have improved reproductive outcomes. …”
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From radiolabeling to receptor quantification: preclinical assessment of [99mTc]Tc-carvedilol as a cardiac β-adrenoceptor probe by Hala F. Azhari

“…Aimed at strengthening diagnostic precision, it optimizes a selective radioligand for quantifying cardiac adrenergic receptor sites.Methods[99mTc]Tc-carvedilol was synthesized via direct radiolabeling with technetium-99m, key parameters were optimized to maximize radiolabeling efficiency and ensure a reliable and reproducible [99mTc]Tc-carvedilol complex. …”
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