DFPS: An Efficient Downsampling Algorithm Designed for the Global Feature Preservation of Large-Scale Point Cloud Data by Jiahui Dong, Maoyi Tian, Jiayong Yu, Guoyu Li, Yunfei Wang, Yuxin Su

“…Experimental results demonstrate that, for a point cloud dataset containing millions of points, DFPS reduces processing time from approximately 161,665 s using the original FPS method to approximately 71.64 s at a 12.5% sampling rate, achieving an efficiency improvement of over 2200 times. …”
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A unique Ruleset for Saltmarsh and Mangrove monitoring using Sentinel-2 by I. J. Diti, S. M. M. Rasel

“…A range of vegetation indices, individual bands of Sentinel 2 and Digital Elevation Model (DEM) data were tested in the feature selection method to find the best features for a Random Forest (RF) model. …”
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Territorial register of patients with juvenile arthrities by V A Malievsky

“…To develop software and data base "Register of pts with juvenile arthritides" (JA). Material and methods. Development of "Register of pts with JA" was performed with data manager Visual Fox Pro 7.0 Results. …”
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Methodological guidelines and publications of benefit–risk assessment for health technology assessment: a scoping review protocol by Patricia Coelho De Soárez, Uwe Siebert, Franciele Cordeiro Gabriel, Beate Jahn, Bruna De Oliveira Ascef, Erica Aranha Suzumura, Fernando Henrique de Albuquerque Maia, Aline Frossard Ribeiro Bortoluzzi, Natalia Santos Farias

“…Our goal is to perform a scoping review to identify and map methodological guidelines and publications on methods of BRA. This will be done considering the different phases of the life-cycle of health technologies to underline both the depth and extent of research concerning BRA, especially in the context of HTA.Methods and analysis This scoping review protocol was developed following the framework proposed by Arksey and O’Malley, and the updated guidelines by the Joanna Briggs Institute. …”
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Perinatal stroke (a case report) by K. V. Makeeva, A. A. Makarova, A. A. Usynina

“…In the patient, initial minimal clinical signs were accompanied by pathological changes detected by visual diagnostic methods and electroencephalography. …”
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VIDEOCAPSULAR EXAMINATIONS IN PEDIATRICS. THE HISTORY OF DEVELOPMENT AND USE by P.L. Shcherbakov, M.M. Lokhmatov

“…Analysis of information value of videocapsular endoscopy is carried out as compared to other kinds of visual diagnostic methods of examination of digestive organs. …”
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Dysplasia of extraocular muscles presenting as orbital space-occupying lesions–an extremely rare disorder by Shi-Yu Tang, Xiang-Jun Wang, Meng-Ya Han, Jian-Hua Yan

“…AIM: To describe the clinical manifestations, imaging features and surgical treatments in 5 cases of extraocular muscle (EOM) dysplasia presenting as orbital space-occupying lesions (SOL). METHODS: Records from the 5 cases with EOM dysplasia between 2004 and 2016 were retrospectively reviewed and clinical data were recorded including family history, age at onset, age at surgery, visual acuity, cycloplegic refraction, ocular alignment and motility, stereoacuity, exophthalmos, anterior segment and fundus, orbital computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, surgical methods and final outcomes. …”
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Alterations in ganglion cell and nerve fiber layer in Leber hereditary optic neuropathy across clinical stages by Michael Oeverhaus, Mareile Knetsch, Ying Chen, Leyla Jabbarli, Carmen Nolden, Anja Eckstein, Nikolaos E. Bechrakis, Philipp Rating

“…This study focused on evaluating the clinical characteristics of patients with differing LHON stages, with a specific emphasis on optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging results. Methods This analysis included 22 individuals with LHON. …”
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Enhancing Teaching: The Crucial Role of Effective Preparation and Delivery of Lectures by Iryna Hontarenko, Oksana Kovalenko

“…The article addresses the issue of identifying the most efficient methods for preparing and delivering university lectures. …”
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CBCT-based online adaptive radiotherapy of the bladder – geometrical and dosimetrical considerations compared to conventional IGRT by Jann Fischer, Laura Anna Fischer, Jona Bensberg, Natalia Bojko, Mohamed Bouabdallaoui, Jasper Frohn, Petra Hüttenrauch, Mandy Klingebiel, Daniela Schmitt, Katharina Tegeler, Daniela Wagner, Alina Wenzel, Jessica Moldauer, Niklas Christian Scheele, Hanne Elisabeth Ammon, Stephanie Bendrich, Sandra Donath, Leif Hendrik Dröge, Manuel Guhlich, Andrea Hille, Olga Knaus, Martin Leu, Jan Oelmann, Rami El Shafie, Georg Stamm, Arndt F. Schilling, Stefan Rieken

“…Dose coverage on the target’s surface was analyzed using a novel method and visualized via Mercator projections. Results Despite drinking guidelines, bladder volumes varied significantly day-to-day. …”
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Shape-based disease grading via functional maps and graph convolutional networks with application to Alzheimer’s disease by Julius Mayer, Daniel Baum, Felix Ambellan, Christoph von Tycowicz, for the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative

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Evaluation of vestibular and oculomotor functions in individuals with dizziness after stroke by Bianca Nunes Pimentel, Valdete Alves Valentins dos Santos Filha

“…ABSTRACT Changes in postural balance and visual complaints are frequent consequences of stroke. …”
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Optimization of the surgical treatment of optic neuropathy in patients with myopia high degree by O. O. Denisova

“…There was made a comparative assessment of treatment efficiency in patients with myopia of high degree who have manifestations of an optical neuropathy. Methods and results. 115 patients (158 eyes) with an optical neuropathy have been surveyed. …”
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A Five-Year Review of Refractive Procedures, Outcomes and Complications by Robert Edward T. Ang, MD, Clarissa Marie S. Tady, MD, Niccolo Zandro R. Valencia, MD, Lilette Marie B. Canilao, MD, Dennis C. Vizconde, MD, Mark Christian R. Rivera, MD

“…Method: This is a retrospective, single-center, single-surgeon study that reviewed the surgical outcomes of patients who underwent LASIK, PRK, phakic IOL, and Supracor from January 2010 to December 2014. …”
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In vivo 3D photoacoustic and ultrasound analysis of hypopigmented skin lesions: A pilot study by Minseong Kim, Ju Hee Han, Junho Ahn, Esther Kim, Chul Hwan Bang, Chulhong Kim, Ji Hyun Lee, Wonseok Choi

“…Current adjunct diagnostic methods rely mostly on subjective visual inspection. …”
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Programmable Light-Emitting Diode (LED) lighting enhances growth and nutrients of red cabbage microgreens in controlled environments by Bin Zhou, Yaguang Luo, Zhihao Liu, Jianghao Sun, Jorge M. Fonseca

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Minocycline-Associated Pseudotumor Cerebri with Severe Papilledema by Simon R. Bababeygy, Michael X. Repka, Prem S. Subramanian

“…Vision loss and papilledema have been described as mild and transient, and some authors suggest that treatment is not needed. Methods. Case series of 2 patients with severe papilledema and visual field loss. …”
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SUBSTANTIATION FOR PRINCIPLES OF AESTHETIC STOMATOLOGY by I.K. Lutskaya

“…Different methods of dental bleaching are to be considered as well as minor dissection (microabrasion) and grinding the prismless layer off the enamel surface. …”
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Population dynamics of Euphyllura olivina Costa, 1857 (Psyllidae: Hemiptera) in olive trees in the semi-arid region of Djelfa (Algeria) by Nassima CHAABANE, Smail CHAFAA, Frah NAAMA, Yassine NOUIDJEM, Fateh MIMECHE

“…We studied the population dynamics of the olive psyllid Euphyllura olivina Costa, 1857 in a semi-arid region (Djelfa, central Algeria) during a year, from December 2017 to November 2018. The visual control approach and the striking method were used to monitor the different stages of this pest. …”
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Effect of inhibition of reactivated alcohol-associated memories with propranolol on alcohol craving by Shuai Yu, Peng-Jiao Xu, Le Shi, Xiao-Yang Zhang, Chuan-Sheng Wang, Fang Wu, Xiao Li, Ping Cui, Rui-Ling Zhang, Lin Lu, Ya-hui Xu

“…This study hypothesized that propranolol administration during memory reconsolidation induced by conditioned stimulus (CS) would significantly attenuate alcohol craving. Methods A total of 40 patients with alcohol dependence who met the diagnostic criteria for alcohol dependence in DSMV were enrolled. …”
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