Meta-analysis of machine learning models for the diagnosis of central precocious puberty based on clinical, hormonal (laboratory) and imaging data by Yilin Chen, Xueqin Huang, Lu Tian

“…Publication bias was assessed using the Deeks funnel plot asymmetry test.ResultsSix studies met the eligibility criteria. …”
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Multiple deep learning models based on MRI images in discriminating glioblastoma from solitary brain metastases: a multicentre study by Chao Kong, Ding Yan, Kai Liu, Yong Yin, Changsheng Ma

“…In addition, 48 patients with glioblastoma and single brain metastases from January 2020 to December 2022 were collected from the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Shandong First Medical University as an external test set to compare the discriminative performance, robustness and generalization ability of the four deep learning models. …”
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Decoding Proteus mirabilis biofilms: expression of selected virulence genes and association with antibiotic resistance by Malshani Chathuranika Nissanka, Ayomi Dilhari, Jagath Anuradha Munasinghe, Gayan Priyadarshana, Kumudu Bandara, Imalka Munaweera, Manjula Manoji Weerasekera

“…Abstract Background Proteus mirabilis is a uropathogens with a strong ability to form resilient crystalline biofilms, particularly on urinary catheters, contributing to its persistence and antibiotic resistance. …”
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Different MRI-based radiomics machine learning models to predict CD3+ tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in rectal cancer by Weili Ma, Chuanling Hou, Minxia Yang, Yuguo Wei, Jiwei Mao, Le Guan, Zhenhua Zhao

“…The merged model, which integrated radiomics features from the SVM model and clinical features from the clinical model, outperformed the individual radiomics models, with AUCs of 0.8932 and 0.8829 in the training and test cohorts, respectively. Additionally, a lower expression level of CD3+ TILs in the cohort was independently correlated with DFS (P = 0.0041).ConclusionThe combined model demonstrated a better discriminatory ability in assessing the abundance of CD3+ TILs in rectal cancer. …”
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Brain Function Status may be Related to Pelvic Floor Function and Pregnancy Weight Gain in Postpartum Women with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction by Yu Chen, Xiaojuan Yu, Changping Lu, Wei Shi

“…Basic demographic information, brain function tests, pelvic floor examination, and pregnancy-related data were extracted. …”
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Performance of the BD-FACS Presto for CD4 count and hemoglobin measurement in a district hospital and rural laboratory in Ghana. by Zelda Moran, Jilian A Sacks, Francis Kwabena Frimpong, Atta Boahen Frimpong, Yanis Ben Amor

“…<h4>Methodology</h4>In the first phase of the study, patients were recruited from a district hospital, and both venous and capillary blood samples were tested using the FACSCount and Sysmex as reference tests and compared to results of the FACSPresto performed in the clinic laboratory at the district hospital. …”
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Screening of proteolytic, amylolytic, and lipolytic bacteria and their consortia for concomitant production of hydrolytic enzymes and bioremediation of shrimp pond sludge by Chutema Thongsongkaew, Benjamas Cheirsilp, Asma Billateh, Wageeporn Maneechote, Sirasit Srinuanpan

“…After tertiary quantitative screening using synthetic shrimp pond sludge and co-culture tests, Exiguobacterium indicum SSP-PA-08, Bacillus coagulans, and Bacillus subtilis were selected due to their synergy for the production of triple hydrolytic enzymes. …”
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Comparison of Malondialdehyde, Acetylcholinesterase, and Apoptosis-Related Markers in the Cortex and Hippocampus of Cognitively Dysfunctional Mice Induced by Scopolamine by Hee-Jung Park, Myeong-Hyun Nam, Ji-Hoon Park, Ji-Min Lee, Hye-Sun Hong, Tae-Woo Kim, In-Ho Lee, Chang-Ho Shin, Soo-Hong Lee, Young-Kwon Seo

“…<b>Results:</b> The Morris water maze test was conducted between 1 and 3 h after scopolamine injection to assess its duration. …”
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Preoperative total parathyroid volume is an independent marker to predict recurrence for secondary hyperparathyroidism by Zhongkui Wang, Fuquan Zhang, Chengpei Zhu, Chunyue Wu, Xiangchao Meng, Xudong Wang

“…In multivariable analysis, TPV > 1.99 cm3, serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) > 928.37 pg/mL and p > 1.59 mmol/L were independent factors for SHPT recurrence. The ability of TPV to distinguish between recurrence and non-recurrence was evaluated using the ROC curve. …”
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Computer Vision as a Tool to Support Quality Control and Robotic Handling of Fruit: A Case Study by Estêvão Vale Filho, Luan Lang, Martim L. Aguiar, Rodrigo Antunes, Nuno Pereira, Pedro Dinis Gaspar

“…After 640 manipulation tests, a reliable area of 262 × 250 mm was determined for operating the system. …”
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Less neutralization evasion of SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.86 than XBB sublineages and CH.1.1 by Yanping Hu, Jing Zou, Chaitanya Kurhade, Xiangxue Deng, Hope C. Chang, Debora K. Kim, Pei-Yong Shi, Ping Ren, Xuping Xie

“…Notably, when compared to XBB.1.5, the more recent XBB descendants, particularly EG.5.1, display increased resistance to neutralization. Among all the tested variants, CH.1.1 exhibits the greatest neutralization evasion. …”
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Analysis of fencers’ post-injury adjustment: confirmatory factor analysis by Novi Resmi Ningrum, Endang Rini Sukamti, Faidillah Kurniawan, Fauzi Fauzi, Agung Nugroho, Tri Hadi Karyono, Nugroho Susanto, Martinez Edison Putra, Olena Ryepko

“…In this context, the training aspect stands out as the most influential factor in reflecting self-adaptation, particularly the ability to practice within the training environment. …”
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Numerical assessment of ICRF-specific plasma-wall interaction in the new ITER baseline using the SSWICH-SW code by L. Colas, W. Helou, G. Urbanczyk, V. Bobkov, F. Calarco, N. Fedorczak, D. Milanesio, J. Hillairet

“…In these conditions, larger margins also exist for coupling the ICRF power. We tested several operational trade-offs between these two constraints. …”
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Development of hydrophobic jute fibers reinforced chitosan/guar gum biocomposite film for sustainable food packaging solution by Aminu Abdullahi, Tarangini Korumilli, K. Jagajjanani Rao

“…Signs of biodegradation were observed following four month of soil burial test, confirming the environmental sustainability of the produced biocomposite film.…”
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Severe-hail detection with C-band dual-polarisation radars using convolutional neural networks by V. Forcadell, V. Forcadell, C. Augros, O. Caumont, O. Caumont, K. Dedieu, M. Ouradou, C. David, J. Figueras i Ventura, O. Laurantin, H. Al-Sakka

“…Currently, existing hail detection techniques have limited ability to clearly distinguish storms that produce severe hail from those that do not. …”
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Anticancer Effects of <i>Pleurotus salmoneostramineus</i> Protein Hydrolysate on HepG2 Cells and In Silico Characterization of Structural Effects of Chromoprotein-Derived Peptides... by Erica K. Ventura-García, Mónica A. Valdez-Solana, Claudia Avitia-Domínguez, Guadalupe García-Arenas, Alfredo Téllez-Valencia, Nagamani Balagurusamy, Erick Sierra-Campos

“…These anticancer peptides yielded the following docking scores (kcal/mol) when tested against UCP2: TSMQSSL (−166.75), QEGQKL (−126.06), SEDSGEA (−99.93), and GRNSL (−137.93). …”
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Determining the diversity and relative abundance of coral taxa in wild spawning slicks for effective restoration by Bailey Marquardt, Bailey Marquardt, Holland Elder, Yun Kit Yeoh, Andrew Heyward, Andrew Heyward, Carly J. Randall, Peter L. Harrison, Murray Logan, Emily Howells, Emily Howells

“…However, verifying the taxonomic composition of these slicks is challenging. Here, we tested the performance of two coral ITS primer sets, CoralITS2 and CoralITS2_acro, on mock communities to evaluate their ability to capture genera composition and relative abundances. …”
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Construction of a Yeast Protein-Chitooligosaccharide W/O/W Emulsion System for Carrying and Stabilization of Betacyanins by Yichen Li, Jiaqi Ding, Yaxin Wu, Shihao Sun, Demei Meng, Chunkai Gu, Rui Yang

“…Moreover, the W₁/O/W₂ emulsion system significantly improved the betacyanins retention under thermal treatment, photolytic exposure, pH gradients, and extended storage compared to the betacyanin aqueous solution (<i>p</i> < 0.05). In vitro digestion tests showed the emulsion retained 58.39% of betacyanins, while the betacyanin aqueous solution retained only 41.42%, demonstrating the emulsion’s ability to delay the betacyanins release, offering new insights for using YP-COS complexes in food production and other fields.…”
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IGF2BP2‐induced circRNF20 facilitates breast cancer cell proliferation via the HuR/CDCA4 axis by Shu‐Tao Wu, Xiao‐Li Hou, Fei Wang, Wei Sun, Jia‐Jie Chen, Ya‐Sen Cao, Hong Cheng

“…The stability of circRNF20 was tested after treatment with actinomycin D. A nude mouse xenograft tumor model was established to validate the effect of IGF2BP2 in vivo. …”
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Performance of the Cardiovascular Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Exam by Internal Medicine Residents by Christopher Chew*, Katherine Lang*, Manuel De La Rosa, Amanda Bertram, Ariella Apfel Stein, Apurva Sharma, Timothy Niessen, Brian Garibaldi

“…Spearman's correlation test was used to describe associations between clinical domains. …”
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