Distribution of spinal damage in patients with axial spondyloarthritis as assessed by MRI: a prospective and blinded study by Andreas Haidmayer, Gabriel Adelsmayr, Christopher Spreizer, Eva Valentina Klocker, Franz Quehenberger, Michael Fuchsjaeger, Jens Thiel, Josef Hermann

“…These lesions are only partially visualized on conventional radiographs, omitting posterior parts of the vertebral column and the thoracic spine, that may nevertheless contribute to impaired spinal mobility and function in patients with axial SpA. …”
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Pathology gradual assessment of colorectal anastomosis by A. V. Klymenko, V. M. Klymenko, I. Ye. Kononenko

“…The first group consisted of 34 (43.04 %) patients, whose treatment method was laparoscopic resection of the sigmoid and rectum (main group). …”
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Microstructural Studies of Ni-P Thick Film Resistor Temperature Sensors by Barbara Holodnik, Abram Jakubowicz, Marian Lukaszewicz, Wolfgang Hauffe

“…This article tends to visualize by use of various microscopic methods how the growth and sintering of individual conducting grains, results in the formation of nickel dendrites responsible for the metallic character of electrical conduction.…”
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Orientação metodológica para construção e leitura de mapas temáticos by Rosely Sampaio Archela, Hervé Théry

“…A didactic analysis introduces a classification of the types of maps according to the mode of expression, scale, contents, type of implantation, level of organization, visual variables and methods of cartography, in order to contribute to the training of the "manufacturers" and "readers" of charts. …”
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Emerging trends and hotspots in intestinal microbiota research in sepsis: bibliometric analysis by Zhengyi Zhang, Meijie Yang, Tong Zhou, Yingjie Chen, Xiujuan Zhou, Kunlan Long

“…This study utilizes bibliometric methods to visualize and analyze the literature on gut microbiota research in sepsis from 2011 to 2024, providing a scientific foundation for research directions and key issues in this domain.MethodsOriginal articles and reviews of gut microbiota research in sepsis, which published in English between 2011 and 2024, were obtained from the Web of Science Core Collection on June 21, 2024. …”
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Serum neurofilament heavy chains as a biomarker of neuronal damage in multiple sclerosis relapse by P. Beliaziūnas, R. Godelienė, L. Malcienė, V. Natkevičius, V. Gintauskienė, B. Šitkauskienė, M. Malciūtė

“… Introduction. One of the newest methods that could facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis is the measurement of neurofilament levels in the blood and spinal fluid. …”
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The Impact of Art in Medicine Training and Its Effectiveness on Professionalism and Interpersonal Skills: A Prospective Study by Musri MC, Nehvi AI, Chacko SR, Eiger G, Moghbeli N

“…The aim of this study is to assess whether such a program can effectively enhance these core competencies.Methods: A prospective study was conducted in a single academic institution, involving six-monthly, one-hour virtual visual art focused group discussion sessions during the academic year 2022– 2023. …”
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Huffman coding-based data reduction and quadristego logic for secure image steganography by Irsyad Fikriansyah Ramadhan, Ntivuguruzwa Jean De La Croix, Tohari Ahmad, Andre Uzamurengera

“…Furthermore, current methods lack adaptability to diverse cover media and struggle to maintain reversibility and high visual quality under increased embedding capacities. …”
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Peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer thickness in different glaucoma stages measured by optical coherence tomography by Živković Maja, Jakšić Vesna, Jovanović Predrag, Zlatanović Marko, Zlatanović Gordana, Đorđević-Jocić Jasmina

“…One of the most reliable methods for structural measurements of glaucomatous damage is spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). …”
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Early breast cancer detection in CT scans using convolutional neural bidirectional feature pyramid network by Tahani Jaser Alahmadi, Adeel Ahmed, Amjad Rehman, Abeer Rashad Mirdad, Bayan Al Ghofaily, Shehryar Ali

“…While mammography is a widely used diagnostic tool, computed tomography (CT) scans are increasingly being explored for detecting breast cancer due to their high-resolution imaging and ability to visualize tissue in 3D. Despite the potential of CT scans in visualizing breast tissue in 3D with high resolution, extracting meaningful patterns from these scans is difficult due to the complex and nonlinear nature of the tissue features. …”
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Effectiveness of transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) and cognitive bias modification (CBM) in treating anxiety, depression, attentional bias, and drug craving in op... by Kiyanoosh Papi, Masoud Nosratabadi, Farhad Taremian, Nikzad Ghanbari, Maryam Ebrahimi Varkiyani

“…However, limitations such as limited participant availability and the reliance on verbal craving induction indicate the necessity for more comprehensive study designs and varied assessment methods in future investigations.…”
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Comparing supervised classification algorithm–feature combinations for Spartina alterniflora extraction: a case study in Zhanjiang, China by Qiujie Chen, Qiujie Chen, Chunyan Shen, Hong Du, Danling Tang

“…Accurate remote sensing-based identification and monitoring are crucial for invasive species management; however, such methods have rarely been applied to determine the distribution of S. alterniflora in Zhanjiang, China. …”
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A randomized controlled trial comparing immersive virtual reality games versus nitrous oxide for pain reduction in common outpatient procedures in pediatric surgery by Cordula Scherer, Ladina A. Lanz, Thoralf R. Liebs, Nadine Kaiser, Mirjam Zindel, Steffen M. Berger

“…This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of virtual reality (VR) as a pain reduction method in pediatric outpatient surgical interventions compared to the standard use of nitrous oxide. …”
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Multitasking vision language models for vehicle plate recognition with VehiclePaliGemma by Nouar AlDahoul, Myles Joshua Toledo Tan, Raghava Reddy Tera, Hezerul Abdul Karim, Chee How Lim, Manish Kumar Mishra, Yasir Zaki

“…We compared our proposed VehiclePaliGemma with state-of-the-art methods and other VLMs using a dataset of Malaysian license plates collected under complex conditions. …”
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Utilizing ChatGPT-3.5 to Assist Ophthalmologists in Clinical Decision-making by Samir Cayenne, Natalia Penaloza, Anne C. Chan, M.I. Tahashilder, Rodney C. Guiseppi, Touka Banaee

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Evaluation Of Foreign Object Damage On The Fan Blades with Microscopic Techniques by Aykut Batar, Sezer Yumrukaya, Ayhan İsmail Kırca, Seyid Fehmi Diltemiz

“…Here are some of the benefits of using a microscope for blade inspection:Microscopes can provide high magnification and resolution, allowing for detailed inspection of the blade surface and any defects or damage.Microscopes can help detect and identify small cracks, chips, or other forms of damage that may not be visible to the naked eye.Microscopes can provide accurate measurements of the blade's dimensions, which can be important for quality control and maintenance purposes.Microscopes can help identify the root cause of any damage or wear on the blade, which can inform future design and manufacturing decisions.Microscopes can provide visual documentation of the blade's condition, which can be useful for tracking changes over time and for communicating with other stakeholders.Overall, using a microscope for blade inspection can help ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of gas turbine engines and other equipment that relies on blades.In this study, a comparison was made between visual inspection, borescope control, stereo microscope and SEM-EDX microscope methods used in the detection and removal of foreign material damage. …”
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Mapping the Discourse. Architecture Periodicals in/for the Teaching of Architecture History by Gaia Caramellino, Valeria Casali, Nicole De Togni

“…The article reflects on the role of architectural journals as sources, instruments, methods and narrative devices for the teaching of architectural history, questioning their role of mediators with a multifaced network of milieux characterized by divergent positions, ideological agendas, and modes of interacting. …”
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High-Resolution Eye-Tracking System for Accurate Measurement of Short-Latency Ocular Following Responses: Development and Observational Study by Aleksandar Miladinović, Christian Quaia, Simone Kresevic, Miloš Ajčević, Laura Diplotti, Paola Michieletto, Agostino Accardo, Stefano Pensiero

“… Abstract BackgroundOcular following responses (OFRs)—small-amplitude, short-latency reflexive eye movements—have been used to study visual motion processing, with potential diagnostic applications. …”
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Ophthalmic corticosteroids-related adverse events: the FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS) database pharmacovigilance study by Chengzhi Liu, Xinyu Wang, Xusheng Cao

“…The most common ophthalmic ADRs identified included eye inflammation, cataract, visual impairment, uveitis, eye pain, blurred vision, and retinal detachment. …”
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Augmented virtuality technology in education: taxonomy of augmented virtuality types by Alexandr V. Grinshkun, Anastasia S. Zakova

“…The choice of one of the four main ways of reality adding should be determined by the goals, content and methods of teaching. Methods that are used in education may be combined in various combinations. …”
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