Establishing Reference Values for Thyroid Vascularity Using Ultra-Micro Angiography (UMA) Ultrasound Technology by Luciana Moisa-Luca, Andreea Bena, Stefania Bunceanu, Dana Stoian

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> sUMA technology is a reliable and reproducible method for evaluating thyroid microvascularity in healthy individuals. …”
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Associations between indicators of lipid and glucose metabolism and hypothyroidism by Xinyi Huang, Hengzheng Cheng, Shuting Wang, Laifu Deng, Jiaxiu Li, An Qin, Chunqiang Chu, Xiao Liu

“…This research aimed to elucidate the relationships between indicators of lipid and glucose metabolism and hypothyroidism and to assess the value of metabolic indicators for hypothyroidism. Methods Prevalence surveys were conducted utilizing information from 3254 NHANES individuals who passed screening between 2007 and 2012. …”
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Integrated Network-Based Analysis of Diseases Associated with Amyloid Deposition Through a Disease–Protein–Drug Network by Aikaterini E. I. Rizou, Georgia I. Nasi, Avgi E. Apostolakou, Meletios A. Dimopoulos, Efstathios Kastritis, Vassiliki A. Iconomidou

“…Networks of interactions are necessary not only for the visualization of these complex relationships but also because their analysis tends to be valuable for the extraction of novel biological knowledge. …”
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Shinyscreen: mass spectrometry data inspection and quality checking utility by Todor Kondić, Anjana Elapavalore, Jessy Krier, Adelene Lai, Hiba Mohammed Taha, Mira Narayanan, Emma L. Schymanski

“…Abstract Shinyscreen is an R package and Shiny-based web application designed for the exploration, visualization, and quality assessment of raw data from high resolution mass spectrometry instruments. …”
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Implementation of Integrated Smart Construction Monitoring System Based on Point Cloud Data and IoT Technique by Ju-Yong Kim, Suhyun Kang, Jungmin Cho, Seungjin Jeong, Sanghee Kim, Youngje Sung, Byoungkil Lee, Gwang-Hee Kim

“…The system addresses the limitations of traditional BIM-based methods by leveraging high-precision PCD that accurately reflects actual site conditions. …”
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Multimodal ultrasonographic and clinicopathological model for predicting high-volume lymph node metastasis in cN0 papillary thyroid carcinoma by Jiwen Qian, Zheng Zhang, Yanwei Chen, Shuangshuang Zhao, Wenjun Li, Jiayan Bao, Huajiao Zhao, Yun Cai, Baoding Chen

“…The ROC value of the external validation was 0.885(95% CI:0.792-0.978).ConclusionOur visualization nomogram provides clinicians with useful information in a simple and cost-effective manner, aiding in the formulation of personalized treatment plans and the reduction of reoperation rates.…”
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Efficacy of arthroscopic deep rotator cuff suture with spinal needle for rotator cuff repair in treating rotator cuff tears by Minghua Zhang, Dongfeng Chen, Daohua Chen, Jiajing Lai, Chunfang Jian

“…Conclusion The use of a spinal needle for rotator cuff tear repair under direct arthroscopic visualization is a safe, efficient, and clinically effective technique. …”
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An Advanced Combinatorial System from <i>Vitis vinifera</i> Leaves and Propolis Enhances Antioxidants’ Skin Delivery and Fibroblasts Functionality by Sophia Athanasopoulou, Eleni Spanidi, Eleni Panagiotidou, Andrea Cavagnino, Anaïs Bobier, Konstantinos Gardikis

“…The result is a raw material that exhibits antioxidant and ECM protective effects when administered in skin fibroblasts (NHDFs). <b>Methods</b>: The antioxidant and ECM promoting efficacy of the produced raw material was assessed by the Folin–Ciocalteu method, DPPH assay, and in cellulo assays in fibroblasts, such as the cell viability assay, scratch assay, cell migration assay, gene expression analysis, and immunofluorescence analysis, for the detection, visualization, and quantification of collagen-I, collagen-IIIa, and elastin signals and collagenase assay. …”
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A Novel Phantom for Standardized Microcalcification Detection Developed Using a Crystalline Growth System by Dee H. Wu, Caroline Preskitt, Natalie Stratemeier, Hunter Lau, Sreeja Ponnam, Supriya Koya

“…The goal of these models was to achieve consistent evaluations, thereby reducing the variability between different scanners. Methods: We created a novel phantom model that simulates different types of breast tissue densities with calcifications. …”
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Needle arthroscopy in anatomical reconstruction of the lateral ankle: a report of three cases with a parallel comparison to the standard arthroscopy procedure by R. Lopes, T. Noailles, G. Padiolleau, N. Bouguennec, T. D. Vieira

“…While the syndesmosis visualization was facilitated by the needle arthroscope in comparison to the standard arthroscope. …”
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Potential of sonography in diagnosis of tongue tumors by N. A. Maksimova, M. A. Engibaryan, M. G. Ilchenko, L. G. Akopyan, V. V. Gurnak, A. S. Egorova, M. A. Cherkes

“…An analysis of sonography potential in the primary diagnosis and clinical staging of tongue cancer.Patients and methods. The study included 18 patients aged 40–70 years with tongue tumors. …”
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Evaluation of ST2 as an early marker of heart failure with a preserved left ventricular ejection fraction in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation by E. A. Polyanskaya, N. A. Koziolova, S. V. Mironova

“…LVEF was calculated using the Simpson method; assessment of LV diastolic function was carried out with determination of transmitral flow velocity characteristics and visualization of mitral annulus motion. …”
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Knowledge Structure and Emerging Trends of Mild Cognitive Impairment with Dyssomnias in Recent 20 Years: A Bibliometric Analysis via CiteSpace and VOSviewer by Haoyu Huang, Zesen Zhuang, Yiwen Wan, Jiao Shi, Xu Yuan, Dan Wang, Shangjie Chen

“…Data were extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection database, and visualization and collaborative analysis were performed using CiteSpace and VOSviewer. …”
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The usefulness and utilisation of Lu’s retractor for unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy: a retrospective cohort study by Qing-zhou Zhang, Da-wei Zhang, Hui-lan Wen, Tao Chen, Jun-quan Chen, Hai Lu

“…Engineered to optimize the surgical field by mitigating soft tissue interference, this device aims to enhance operative precision and efficiency. Methods This single-center retrospective cohort study analyzed 90 consecutive patients who underwent single-level lumbar discectomy via the UBE technique between June 2023 and June 2024. …”
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Adopting TOGAF Framework for Sustainable and Scalable Robusta Coffee Leaf Rust Management by Thein Oak Kyaw Zaw, Kalaiarasi Sonai Muthu Anbananthen, Saravanan Muthaiyah, Baarathi Balasubramaniam, Suraya Mohammad, Yunus Yusoff, Khairul Shafee Kalid

“…However, managing Coffee Leaf Rust remains challenging due to the reliance on manual detection methods and the lack of structured technological integration. …”
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A novel Foley catheter made of high-intensity near-infrared fluorescent silicone rubber for image-guided surgery of lower rectal cancer by Takayuki Sato, Ichiro Kitani

“…Conclusions: The HICARL catheter emitting NIR fluorescence of sufficient intensity is a promising and easy-to-use tool for urethral visualization during image-guided surgery of lower rectal cancer.…”
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Reconstructing the dynamics of HIV evolution within hosts from serial deep sequence data. by Art F Y Poon, Luke C Swenson, Evelien M Bunnik, Diana Edo-Matas, Hanneke Schuitemaker, Angélique B van 't Wout, P Richard Harrigan

“…The presence of a 'fitness valley' separating CCR5- and CXCR4-using genotypes is postulated to be a biological determinant of whether the HIV coreceptor switch occurs. Using phylogenetic methods to reconstruct the evolutionary dynamics of HIV within hosts enables us to discriminate between competing models of this process. …”
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Using emoji to ascertain student emotional responses to technology-based human anatomy instruction by Shawn M. Magrum, Shawn M. Magrum, Jaynie Bird, Ethan L. Snow, Ethan L. Snow

“…Both pleasant (high valence/sentiment) and unpleasant (low valence/sentiment) emotions influence the cognitive processes involved in learning, and emotional sentiment can be exemplified by particular emoji.MethodsA survey with 10 facial emoji stratified into three categories (positive, neutral, and negative sentiment) was administered to students completing a human anatomy course with 3D visualization technology (3DVT) and augmented reality (AR) integration. …”
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Advancing Surgical Management of Penile Cancer: Single Port Bilateral Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection by Sisto Perdonà, Alessandro Izzo, Antonio Tufano, Francesco Passaro, Giuseppe Quarto, Achille Aveta, Roberto Contieri, Savio Domenico Pandolfo, Riccardo Autorino, Gianluca Spena

“…In this patient, a preoperative 3D reconstruction allowed detailed visualization of lymph nodes and surrounding structures, enabling precise dissection and an improved intraoperative orientation using Tilepro feature. …”
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HISTOLOGY AND HISTOPATHOLOGY OF BLOOD VESSELS: BACKSCATTERED SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY APPROACH by RINAT A. Mukhamadiyarov, ANTON G. Kutikhin

“…The developed technique considerably ex-pands quality of visualization as compared to the conventional approach (paraffin embedding, routine histological staining, and light microscopy) with a limited magnification not permit-ting quantitative analysis of vasa vasorum and lymphoid follicles. …”
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