Efficient gingival health screening using biofluorescence of anterior dental biofilms by Hyo-Jung Kim, Eun-Song Lee, Baek-Il Kim

“…Purpose: In study, we aimed to evaluate the biofluorescence of anterior dental biofilms using Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence (QLF) technology to screen for gingival health. …”
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Construction and validation of a novel nomogram for prediction of lymph node metastasis in HER2-positive breast cancer: based on the optimal number of examined lymph nodes for accu... by Zhen-Dong Sun, Yan Zhang, Yu-Shen Yang, Chu-Yun Liu, Meng-Qin Pei, Wei-Dong Fu, He-Han He

“…Abstract Purpose This study aimed to construct and validate a novel nomogram for prediction of lymph node metastasis in HER2-positive breast cancer based on the optimal number of examined lymph nodes (ELNs) for accurate nodal staging. …”
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Meta-analysis of the effects of multi-component exercise on cognitive function in older adults with cognitive impairment by Hualei Liu, Zhiyuan Sun, Zhiyuan Sun, Haiqing Zeng, Jincheng Han, Mengqi Hu, Dewei Mao, Dewei Mao, Xuewen Tian, Ran Li

“…., combination of two or more types of exercise) on cognitive function and its subdomains in older adults remains unclear. This meta-analysis aimed to explore the effects of multi-component exercise on cognitive functions in elderly individuals with cognitive impairment and identify optimal prevention and treatment strategies. …”
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Clinical study on the relationship between the incidence of complications and tumour size after thermal ablation of benign thyroid nodules by Han-xiao Zhao, Ying Wei, Zhen-long Zhao, Li-li Peng, Yan Li, Jie Wu, Shi-liang Cao, Na Yu, Ming-an Yu

“…Propensity score matching (PSM) was employed to control for confounding variables.Results The overall complication rate was 3.8% (45/1198). …”
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Reliability of Shear Wave Elastography for Measuring the Elastic Properties of the Quadratus Lumborum Muscle by Mónica López-Redondo, Juan Antonio Valera-Calero, Javier Álvarez-González, Alberto Roldán-Ruiz, Sandra Sánchez-Jorge, Jorge Buffet-García, Germán Monclús-Díez, Davinia Vicente-Campos

“…Additionally, inter-examiner reliability was lower, with ICCs ranging from 0.57 to 0.68, and significant differences in mean values between examiners (<i>p</i> < 0.01) were found. …”
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Medical, Social and Psychological Predictors of an Individual's Readiness to Drive a Vehicle While Intoxicated by A. V. Masyakin, A. S. Sazonova, E. G. Demenko, V. V. Arshinova, M. S. Radionova, S. V. Safontseva, I. Yu. Suvorova, E. M. Korzh, V. M. Kuraeva

“…A recommendation to include prognostic variables related to personal and moral values that correspond to the biological, psychological, social, and moral model of addictive behavior in the analysis of predictors was given.…”
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The Influence of Game Intervals on Physical Performance Demands in Elite Futsal: Insights from Congested Periods by Augusto Pereira, João Nuno Ribeiro, Pedro E. Alcaraz, Rubén Herrero Carrasco, Bruno Travassos, Tomás T. Freitas, Konstantinos Spyrou

“…The aims of this study were to analyze (1) the external match demands during a congested period (CP) (i.e., three games in eight days) and (2) the differences among games with two- or three-day intervals in professional futsal players. …”
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Association of Lung CT-scans and Laboratory Findings with Disease Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients by Sahar Ravanshad, Marieh Alizadeh, Aida Bakhshi, Sepideh Hejazi, Mina AkbariRad, Hassan Mehrad-Majd

“…Patients were categorized based on outcome status and compared for all study variables. Results: Significance differences were observed for CT-score values between deceased patients and those who recovered (P<0.001), indicating a more severe lung changes in patients who died due to COVID-19. …”
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Vascular Adaptations in Pregnancy: The Critical Role of Endothelial Function and Nitric Oxide in Maternal-Fetal Health by Hina Riaz, Urooj Bhatti, Keenjher Rani, Afsheen Abro, Rabia Uqaili, Rubina Ahmdani

“… Background: Endothelial dysfunction is a critical factor in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, such as preeclampsia. This study aimed to evaluate the role of endothelial function, nitric oxide (NO), and endothelin-1 (ET-1) in normotensive and hypertensive pregnancies to understand the underlying vascular adaptations. …”
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Optimization of anti-MRSA compound production by Streptomyces sp. AR05 using an integrated RSM-ANN-GA approach by Fateh Merouane, Amani Kifadji, Racha Mansouri, Meroua Safa Mechouche, Chemes El-Houda Messaad, Anfal Bellebcir

“…Using the PlackettBurman design, the most important variables affecting the anti-MRSA activity were found to be peptone, CaCO3, and pH. …”
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A deep learning algorithm for automated adrenal gland segmentation on non-contrast CT images by Fanxing Meng, Tuo Zhang, Yukun Pan, Xiaojing Kan, Yuwei Xia, Mengyuan Xu, Jin Cai, Fangbin Liu, Yinghui Ge

“…Abstract Background The adrenal glands are small retroperitoneal organs, few reference standards exist for adrenal CT measurements in clinical practice. This study aims to develop a deep learning (DL) model for automated adrenal gland segmentation on non-contrast CT images, and to conduct a preliminary large-scale study on age-related volume changes in normal adrenal glands using the model output values. …”
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Nomogram construction for overall survival in breast angiosarcoma based on clinicopathological features: a population-based cohort study by Peikai Ding, Luxiao Zhang, Shengbin Pei, Zheng Qu, Xiangyi Kong, Zhongzhao Wang, Jing Wang, Yi Fang

“…Abstract Background Breast angiosarcoma (BAS) is a rare, aggressive malignancy with a poor prognosis, often challenging to assess due to its unique biology. This study aimed to develop a nomogram to predict 3- and 5-year overall survival (OS) for BAS patients using key clinicopathological factors. …”
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Predicting rheumatoid arthritis progression from seronegative undifferentiated arthritis using machine learning: a deep learning model trained on the KURAMA cohort and externally v... by Takayuki Fujii, Koichi Murata, Hirohiko Kohjitani, Akira Onishi, Kosaku Murakami, Masao Tanaka, Wataru Yamamoto, Koji Nagai, Ayaka Yoshikawa, Yuki Etani, Yasutaka Okita, Naofumi Yoshida, Hideki Amuro, Tadashi Okano, Yo Ueda, Takaichi Okano, Ryota Hara, Motomu Hashimoto, Akio Morinobu, Shuichi Matsuda

“…SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) values were computed to interpret the importance of variables. …”
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RNA editing-based biomarker blood test for the diagnosis of bipolar disorder: protocol of the EDIT-B study by Andrea Miranda-Mendizabal, Diana Vetter, Juan Zambrano, Jeff Zarp, Victor Chavarría, Anna Giménez-Palomo, Meritxell Gonzalez-Campos, Marc Valenti, Lara Walczer Baldinazzo, Sara Siddi, Maurizio Ferrari, Dinah Weissmann, Chantal Henry, Josep Maria Haro, Lars Vedel Kessing, Eduard Vieta

“…A structured diagnostic interview based on validated scales will be conducted. Sociodemographic variables, clinical history, toxic consumption, current treatment and quality of life will be assessed. …”
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Artificial Intelligence Approach in Hip Prosthesis Identification and Addressing Radiographic Outcome Measures by Omar Musbahi, MSc, ChM, Savvas Hadjixenophontos, MEng, Saran S. Gill, Iris Soteriou, Bsc, Kyriacos Pouris, Bsc, Takuro Ueno, PhD, Justin P. Cobb, MCh

“…Mean absolute error (MAE) and R-squared values were calculated with and without the NN model to identify the model's accuracy and variability. …”
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Optimization of the Encapsulation of Lemuru Fish Protein Hydrolysate by Spray-Drying Using Response Surface Methodology by Ayu Hanifah, Wawan Kosasih, Diah Ratnaningrum, Dian Andriani, Herlian Eriska Putra, Yellianty Yelliantty, Sri Priatni

“…In this study, we analysed the main interactions of these variables using response surface methodology (RSM). …”
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Prediction of lower-limb isokinetic strength from functional fitness tests in older adults: A 550-participant cross-sectional study by Carlos Babiloni-López, Pablo Jiménez-Martínez, Carlos Alix-Fages, Ángel Saez-Berlanga, Álvaro Juesas, Pedro Gargallo, Javier Gene-Morales, Juan C. Colado

“…The functional fitness tests, along with age and sex are predictive variables of older adults' lower-limb isokinetic strength, although explaining at most 44 % of the variance.…”
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MScope: A Reliable Battery for Functional Status Assessment in Multiple Sclerosis by Daniel Lisardo, Susana López-Ortiz, Irati Jauregui-Fajardo, José Pinto-Fraga, Celia García-Chico, Alba Chavarría-Miranda, Nieves Téllez, Sergio Maroto-Izquierdo

“…The MScope battery showed high intra- and inter-day reliability, with ICC values ranging from 0.79 to 0.99. Muscle thickness measurements, along with handgrip strength, demonstrated excellent reliability (ICC > 0.9, CV < 5%). …”
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Exploring the spectral patterns of chemical elements in soils through proximal VIS-NIR spectroscopy and ML (a pilot study: Armenia) by A. Medvedev, G. Tepanosyan, S. Asmaryan, R. Avetisyan, V. Muradyan, I. Sereda, A. Gevorgyan, K. Davtyan, L. Sahakyan

“…To establish datasets to cover these gaps and to develop the best combination of the methods of soil qualitative and quantitative assessments and classification of their spatial variability dedicated studies has been conducting. This work is aimed to investigate and reveal the main characteristics of the spectral reflectance of the chemical elements in soils in Armenia using a combination of proximal VIS-NIR and X-ray spectroscopy methods. 30 soil samples were collected from different regions of Armenia characterized with different landscape properties. …”
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Sympathetic activity markers in patients with resistant hypertension with renal dysfunction by S. A. Afanasyev, A. A. Popova, T. Yu. Rebrova, M. A. Manukyan, V. A. Lichikaki, N. I. Ryumshina, E. F. Muslimova, I. V. Zyubanova, E. I. Solonskaya, S. A. Khunkhinova, I. А. Skomkina, V. F. Mordovin, А. Yu. Falkovskaya

“…Aim. To study the informativeness of sympathetic activity markers and perirenal adipose tissue (PRAT) in assessing renal function decline in patients with resistant hypertension (RH).Material and methods. …”
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