Machine learning model for differentiating malignant from benign thyroid nodules based on the thyroid function data by Quan Zhou, Lihua Zhang, Nan Xiang, Lele Zhang, Fuqiang Ma, Fengchang Yu, Shenhui Lv, Zhilin Lu, He-Rong Mao

“…Objectives To develop and validate a machine learning (ML) model to differentiate malignant from benign thyroid nodules (TNs) based on the routine data and provide diagnostic assistance for medical professionals.Setting A qualified panel of 1649 patients with TNs from one hospital were stratified by gender, age, free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4) and thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAB).Participants Thyroid function (TF) data of 1649 patients with TNs were collected in a single centre from January 2018 to June 2022, with a total of 273 males and 1376 females, respectively.Measures Seven popular ML models (Random Forest, Decision Tree, Logistic Regression (LR), K-Neighbours, Gaussian Naive Bayes, Multilayer Perception and Gradient Boosting) were developed to predict malignant and benign TNs, whose performance indicators included area under the curve (AUC), accuracy, recall, precision and F1 score.Results A total of 1649 patients were enrolled in this study, with the median age of 45.15±13.41 years, and the male to female ratio was 1:5.055. …”
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Sex differences in attention deficit hyperactivity symptom severity and functional connectivity of the dorsal striatum in young adults by Yu Chen, Guangfei Li, Jaime S. Ide, Xingguang Luo, Chiang-Shan R. Li

“…Although studies have implicated basal ganglia dysfunction, the functional connectivity (FC) of the dorsal striatum (DS), particularly in terms of sex differences, has not been fully investigated in ADHD. …”
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Total Hip Arthroplasty Using the Conjoined Tendon‐Preserving Posterior Approach: The Modified Posterior Approach with a Minimum of 2‐Year Follow‐Up by Yuto Ozawa, Yusuke Osawa, Taisuke Seki, Yasuhiko Takegami, Hiroki Iida, Hiroto Funahashi, Shiro Imagama

“…Statistical analysis was performed using chi‐square tests and T‐tests. Results The CPP approach had a significantly longer operative time and greater blood loss compared to the PA group. …”
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Reconciling market and moral logics on a minimum wage: Supermarket work in Australia during the first two years of the SARS-COV-2 pandemic by Chris Degeling, Sittichoke Chawraingern, Gwendolyn L. Gilbert, Claire Hooker, Su-yin Hor, Jane Williams

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Impact of length of stay on diagnostic yield in the epilepsy monitoring unit: A multi‐center retrospective 12‐year Veterans Health Administration study by Maximillian S. Feygin, Autumn Smith, Sruthi Gopinath Karicheri, Khadar Haroun, Omar Khan, Maria R. Lopez, Stephan Eisenschenk, John Jones, Stephanie Reeder, Alan R. Towne, Christopher Ransom, Karen Medin, James Chen, Tung Tran, Nina I. Garga, Noemi Rincon‐Flores, Marissa Kellogg, Steven Tobochnik, Zulfi Haneef, the Veterans Epilepsy Learning, Collaborative Research, and Operations (VELCRO) investigators

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Mixed Taper Equations for African Mahogany Plantations ( Khaya grandifoliola C. DC.) Near Thinning and Clear-cut Ages by Ximena Mendes de Oliveira, Andressa Ribeiro, Rafaella Carvalho Mayrinck, Antonio Carlos Ferraz Filho

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The Effect of High Intensity Acute Re-sistance Exercise with Blood Flow Restriction on Blood lactate and Executive Function by Khalil Pourkhalili, Mahsan Eskandari, Amir Hossein Andalib, Zahra Akbari

“…The aim of the present study is to examine the effect of acute resistance exercise combined with blood flow restriction on blood lactate changes and executive brain function. Materials and Methods: Fourteen healthy young men aged 18-30 years participated in this study. …”
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The effects of ankle mulligan mobilisation in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized single blind control study by Ratib Shaban Ragheb Abushameh, Zehra Güçhan Topcu, Ayse Nur Tunal, Akram Amro, Azzam AlArab

“…Post-intervention assessment of ankle range of motion, balance, functional performance and quality of life was done using a goniometer, the timed up and go test, 88-item gross motor function measure, 6-minute walk test and the cerebral palsy quality of life questionnaire. …”
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Impact of negative symptom reduction on employment and vocational activity outcomes following cognitive remediation therapy in schizophrenia: A 1‐year follow‐up study by Yasuhisa Nakamura, Keito Shimada, Reiko Miyamoto, Akihiro Koreki, Sachiko Anamizu, Masaru Mimura

“…Pre‐ and post‐CRT assessments included the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF), Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia (BACS), modified Tinkertoy Test (m‐TTT), Idea Fluency Test (IFT), Design Fluency Test (DFT), and Life Skills Profile (LSP). …”
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Immediate effects of passion fruit juice supplementation on working ability and attention in healthy participants by Piyapong Prasertsri, Kittiya Sinnitithavorn, Chonlakan Raroengjai, Rujirat Phichayaworawit, Pimonpan Taweekarn, Kunavut Vannajak, Uraiporn Booranasuksakul

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PO48 | Thrombotic risk evaluation and thrombophilia testing in beta-thalassemia patients: a retrospective cohort analysis from a reference regional center

“…Results: Sixty-five βT patients underwent thrombophilia screening over five years. Nineteen had complete screening (including both functional and genetic testing), while 18/65 and 28/65 patients had partial genetic and functional screening, respectively (Table 1). …”
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Impact of Bobath Based Rehabilitation Program and Conventional Physiotherapy: Children with Hydrocephalus by Tanpreet Kaur Bakshi, Jaspreet Singh Vij, Ashish Chhabra

“…Twenty patients with hydrocephalus, aged below 10 years, both males and females were included as per the eligibility criteria. …”
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Early Phase I Cardiac Rehabilitation Integrated with Multidisciplinary Post-Acute Care in Decompensated Heart Failure: Insights from Serial Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing by Ruei-Sian Ding, Ko-Long Lin, Wen-Hwa Wang, Ming-Hsuan Huang, I-Hsiu Liou

“…<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) leads to significant impairments in exercise capacity and functional outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of integrating early phase I cardiac rehabilitation with a multidisciplinary heart failure post-acute care (HF-PAC) program to improve functional capacity in patients hospitalized for ADHF, assessed by serial cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET). …”
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Exploration of Commonly Used Tests to Assess Physical Qualities in Male, Adolescent Rugby League Players: Discriminative Validity Analyses and Correlations with Match Performance M... by Michael A. Carron, Aaron T. Scanlan, Thomas M. Doering

“…Tests assessing physical qualities are regularly used in youth rugby league teams for various functions. …”
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A Mobile App (Joint Effort) to Support Cannabis Use Self-Management and Reinforce the Use of Protective Behavioral Strategies: Development Process and Usability Testing by José Côté, Patricia Auger, Gabrielle Chicoine, Jinghui Cheng, Sylvie Cossette, Guillaume Fontaine, Christine Genest, Shalini Lal, Judith Lapierre, M Gabrielle Pagé, Marc-André Maheu-Cadotte, Geneviève Rouleau, Billy Vinette, Didier Jutras-Aswad

“…Young adults aged 18-25 years represent the age group with the highest prevalence of CU. …”
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Cognitive dysfunction in arterial hypertension patients by M. M. Petrova, N. A. Shnayder, O. V. Eremina

“…Compared to controls, AH individuals were significantly different in terms of neuro-psychological test results, including changes in voluntary activity regulation, cognitive process neurodynamics, and dynamic disturbances of memory and space functions.Conclusion. …”
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The mediating role of daily living ability and sleep in depression and cognitive function based on a structural equation model by Liu Huijun, Zhang Xiange, Yang Ming, Sun Jiayi, Peng Juanjuan, Xu Wangquan, Song Yueli, Fang Guixia

“…Cognitive function was assessed by the Mini-Mental State Examination(MMSE), depression symptoms by the Patient Health Questionnaire(PHQ-9), physical function by the Barthel Index for Activities of Daily Living, and sleep quality by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI). …”
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Limitations of rapid diagnostic tests in malaria surveys in areas with varied transmission intensity in Uganda 2017-2019: Implications for selection and use of HRP2 RDTs. by Agaba B Bosco, Joaniter I Nankabirwa, Adoke Yeka, Sam Nsobya, Karryn Gresty, Karen Anderson, Paul Mbaka, Christiane Prosser, David Smith, Jimmy Opigo, Rhoda Namubiru, Emmanuel Arinaitwe, John Kissa, Samuel Gonahasa, Sungho Won, Bora Lee, Chae Seung Lim, Charles Karamagi, Qin Cheng, Joan K Nakayaga, Moses R Kamya

“…<h4>Background</h4>Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2 (HRP2)-based rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are exclusively recommended for malaria diagnosis in Uganda; however, their functionality can be affected by parasite-related factors that have not been investigated in field settings.…”
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Indicated factors of physical development, physical readiness, functional condition and efficiency of female students in the process of adaptation to training by M.S. Avdeeva, O.V. Tulyakova

“…Material: it was examined female students at the beginning of the first and second year of training (n = 342, age 18-20 years). The investigation was conducted on 10 indicators of physical development, 9 indicators of physical preparedness and 13 indicators of functional status and performance. …”
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Economics of fish production at Chitwan district, Nepal by Tara Sharma, Shiva Chandra Dhakal, Rishi Ram Kattel, Kamala Gharti, Jeevan Lamichhane

“…Descriptive statistics and extended Cobb Douglas production function was used to accomplish the study objectives for which MS-Excel and SPSS 16 were used. …”
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