Deep Learning and fMRI-Based Pipeline for Optimization of Deep Brain Stimulation During Parkinson’s Disease Treatment: Toward Rapid Semi-Automated Stimulation Optimization by Jianwei Qiu, Afis Ajala, John Karigiannis, Jurgen Germann, Brendan Santyr, Aaron Loh, Luca Marinelli, Thomas Foo, Radhika Madhavan, Desmond Yeo, Alexandre Boutet, Andres Lozano

“…In this work, we proposed a deep learning and fMRI-based pipeline for DBS optimization that can potentially reduce the TPP from ~1 year to a few hours during a single clinical visit.Methods and procedures: We developed an unsupervised autoencoder (AE)-based model to extract meaningful features from 122 previously acquired blood oxygenated level dependent (BOLD) fMRI datasets from 39 a priori clinically optimized PD patients undergoing DBS therapy. …”
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Abstract 115: Carotid Intraluminal Thrombus Obscuring Underlying Carotid Web: Case Report by Priya Nidamanuri, Chris Miao, Mohamed Doheim, Bishow Mahat, Bharat Pillai, Marcelo Rocha, Diogo Haussen, Raul Nogueira, Alhamza Al‐Bayati

“…Most patients are treated with antiplatelet therapy, but some elect to treat with anticoagulation due to the focal hemostasis caused by CaWs.6 However, multiple studies have suggested that medical management alone is likely not sufficient in reducing the recurrent stroke risk caused by CaWs.5,7 Neuro‐interventional procedures including carotid artery stenting have been reported as secondary prevention strategies in patients with recurrent strokes.5,7,8 Although data regarding the rate of recurrence of strokes secondary to these lesions remains unclear, the current data does suggest benefit and safety in pursuing carotid stenting to prevent recurrent strokes.5‐8 Conclusion In young patients with proximal ICA thrombosis without underlying atherosclerosis or other conventional stroke risk factors, CaW should be considered among other differentials including hypercoagulable status. …”
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Semantic representation of anarchist thought in contemporary feature films by Semaa samer abbas

“…The third chapter (research procedures) dealt with the research methodology, the research community, the research tool, the unit of analysis, the validity of the tool, and the analysis steps. …”
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Delays in follow-up among women with abnormal results: a retrospective study based on population-based breast cancer screening programme in China by Lu Yue, Wenhui Ren, Le Zhang, Feihong Wu, Jinping Chen, Yang Wang, Yuan Xiao, Guiqing Zhu, Haiyan Lan, Jianqing Wu, Huibin Li, Xuelian Zhao, Youlin Qiao, Fanghui Zhao, Yong Zhang

“…The rates and timeliness of follow-up with diagnostic examinations were compared across the different sites and procedures, and logistic regression was employed to explore the women-level factors influencing failure or delay in follow-up. …”
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Multiplex real-time reverse transcription recombinase-aided amplification assay for the detection of SARS-CoV-2, influenza A virus, and respiratory syncytial virus by Yuandong Zhou, Chudan Liang, Zhenyu Long, Linjin Fan, Yulong Wang, Zequn Wang, Xiaofeng Yang, Pengfei Ye, Jingyan Lin, Wendi Shi, Huijun Yan, Linna Liu, Jun Qian

“…It addresses the limitations associated with the necessity of specialized biological laboratories and the time-consuming, complex procedures that impede rapid diagnosis. This assay holds significant importance for the early diagnosis and epidemiological surveillance of respiratory tract infections, providing comprehensive and timely diagnostic information for clinical practice. …”
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Clinical Characteristics and Independent Risk Factors for Multidrug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Bloodstream Infections: A Retrospective Analysis from China by Xu P, Mao Y, Chen Q, Luo X, Lin R, Zheng C

“…Treatment-related factors (antibiotic exposure, ICU admission, nutrition support, invasive procedures) were more frequent in the MDR KP-BSI group (P< 0.05). …”
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Prepartum anti-inflammatory therapies in Holstein dairy cows blocked by parity and body condition score group: Effects on metabolic stress, systemic inflammation, performance, and... by E. Jimenez, J. Spring, P. Zarei, M. Martinez, R. Sorto, E. Hovingh, J. Lawhead, J. Lection, A.A. Barragan

“…The data were analyzed using MIXED, GLIMMIX, and LIFETEST procedures of SAS as a randomized complete block design. …”
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An evaluation of postprandial glucose excursions in type 2 diabetic mellitus subjects on Monotard® HM (ge) versus Humulin N® or Humulin L® insulin, each in combination with metform... by Nirasha Singh, V. Rambiritch, L. Mayet

“…Each subject was given a standardised meal after completing baseline procedures. Prescribed insulin doses were taken the night prior to the study day and metformin doses were taken with the standardised meal on the following morning, the study day. …”
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Método sociofenomenológico. Propuesta para el análisis de la vida social cotidiana by Daniel San Martín Cantero

“…The need for a methodology for the analysis of everyday life is problematized in order to promote the socio-phenomenological research program. The proposed procedures are of a biographical type where the daily experience of people is housed. …”
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Levels of interleukin-6 in tears before and after excimer laser treatment by Resan Mirko, Stanojević Ivan, Petković-Ćurčin Aleksandra, Pajić Bojan, Vojvodić Danilo

“…Comparing average IL-6 values between the two treatment groups in all tear samples at 0 h, 1 h and 24 h after intervention a significantly higher level in the PRK group 24 h after procedure (p = 0.0031) was detected. Conclusion. IL-6 level in tears increases 1 h and 24 h after LASIK and PRK treatments. …”
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PECULIARITIES OF DENTAL TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS AND THEIR SEX PARTNERS by A.D. Krutikova

“…Local treatment included: oral baths of the drug "Stomatophyte" after morning and evening hygienic procedures (7 days), application of "Metrogil-dent" on the gums (7 days), the drug "Lizak" 1 tab. keep in the mouth until complete dissolution every 6 hours (5 days), after the use of "Stomatophyte" and "Metrogil - dent" - application of "Symbiter omega" on the gums in silicone caps at night (21 days). …”
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The prevalence and risk factors of pulmonary embolism in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mingzhu Li, Yeqian Jiang, Ying Xu, Qianbing Li

“…This figure may vary depending on how the diagnostic procedure is carried out. Age, males, obesity, malignant disease, hypertension, immobilization ≥ 3d, edema of lower limb, pulmonary hypertension, cough, purulent sputum, and D-dimer, CRP or fibrinogen level may serve as potential risk factors for PE among patients with AECOPD.…”
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Multimodal Web-Based Telerehabilitation for Patients With Post–COVID-19 Condition: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Aleksandar Tomaskovic, Vincent Weber, David T Ochmann, Elmo Wanja Neuberger, Ella Lachtermann, Alexandra Brahmer, Nils Haller, Barlo Hillen, Kira Enders, Viktoria Eggert, Peter Zeier, Klaus Lieb, Perikles Simon

“…MethodsThis prospective, randomized, waitlist-controlled trial was approved by the Rhineland-Palatinate Medical Association ethics committee. All procedures comply with the Declaration of Helsinki. …”
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[Artículo traducido] Evaluación funcional después de la fijación con botón cortical para roturas del bíceps distal: ¿existe alguna diferencia entre trabajadores manuales y no manua... by A. Batista, N. Moura, M. Sarmento, T. Coelho, D. Gomes, R. Ramos, A. Cartucho

“…Conclusion: According to clinical evaluation and post-operative scores, the performed surgical procedure provides good to excellent mid-term functional results. …”
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Milligan–Morgan hemorrhoidectomy combined with rubber band ligation and polidocanol foam sclerotherapy for the management of grade III/IV hemorrhoids: a retrospective study by Qing Long, Yong Wen, Jun Li

“…Conclusions Compared with the MMH, the MMH + RBL + PFS surgical procedure is safe and effective for grade III/IV hemorrhoids, which is associated with a lower recurrence rate, a higher patient satisfaction score, a lower postoperative pain score, fewer postoperative complications, and a shorter wound healing time.…”
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Clinical and health care resource use burden of hospitalizations for oral factor Xa inhibitor‐associated major bleeding: A real‐world analysis of Medicare beneficiaries by James M. Williams, Belinda Lovelace, Mary J. Christoph, Suying Li, Haifeng Guo, Madison Hoover, Craig I. Coleman

“…Associations between risk factors and outcomes (in‐hospital and 30‐day mortality, 30‐day readmission, and discharge to a location other than home) adjusted for patient demographic characteristics, baseline clinical conditions, index event characteristics, treatment with hemostatic/factor replacement agents or transfusion (ie, usual care prereversal agent availability), multicompartment ICH and neurosurgical procedures (ICH cohort), and endoscopy (GI cohort) were assessed using multivariable regression and reported as crude incidences and adjusted odds ratios (ORs) stratified by bleed type. …”
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Impact of a pay-for-performance scheme for long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) advice on contraceptive uptake and abortion in British primary care: An interrupted time seri... by Richard Ma, Elizabeth Cecil, Alex Bottle, Rebecca French, Sonia Saxena

“…Despite universal coverage of healthcare, some women might have obtained contraception elsewhere or had abortion procedure that was not recorded on CPRD. Other policies aiming to increase LARC use or reduce unplanned pregnancies around the same time could also explain the findings.…”
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La eutanasia: un estudio de metodología mixta sobre la experiencia de los referentes en Cataluña by Núria Masnou, Anna Quintanas, Carla Planas, Albert Planes

“…From the joint analysis, proposals for improvement were concluded: compensate for the workload that PAM implies, improve training, ensure that conscientious objection is in accordance with the law, and review aspects of the LORE, as procedures, deadlines, interdisciplinarity, ambiguities, and excluded cases. …”
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Research quality and dissemination of paediatric randomised controlled trials with and without patient and family engagement: systematic review by Quenby Mahood, Monica Taljaard, Colin Macarthur, Eyal Cohen, Patricia C. Parkin, Cornelia M. Borkhoff, Francine Buchanan, Manav Bhalla, Nayantara Hattangadi, Kimberly M. Nurse, Tatjana Kay

“…Objectives Authentic patient and family engagement in child health research is defined as researchers working in partnership with patients and families on all aspects of the research process, including refining the research question, tailoring the intervention, devising study procedures and disseminating study findings. While there is good evidence of a positive impact of patient engagement on the research process, on research teams and on patient partners, there are few empirical data on the impact of patient and family engagement on research quality and dissemination. …”
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Respiratory Muscles Training in the Complex Treatment of Patients with Acute Decompensated Heart Failure by N. T. Vatutin, A. N. Shevelyok, E. V. Sklyannaya, I. G. Linnik, A. V. Kharchenko

“…The main exclusion criteria were: requirement for treatment in intensive care unit; hemodynamic instability; severe pulmonary and other concomitant pathology. After initial procedures all patients were randomized to breathing exercises performed in addition to standard therapy (main group, n=60) or to standard therapy only (control group, n=60). …”
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