A Novel Attention-Guided Enhanced U-Net With Hybrid Edge-Preserving Structural Loss for Low-Dose CT Image Denoising by Muhammad Zubair, Helmi Md Rais, Talal Alazemi

“…However, it significantly reduces the quality of LDCT images and introduces noise and artifacts, degrading the diagnostic accuracy of the Computer Aided Diagnostic (CAD) system. This study presents a novel U-Net architecture, featuring several key enhancements. …”
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Utilizing the Ellik bladder evacuator during cystoscopic retrieval of urocystoliths in 12 dogs by John Shamoun, Shelly L. Vaden, Allison R. Kendall, Patricia L. Secoura

“…Conclusions and Clinical Importance Use of the EE during cystoscopy might aid in minimally‐invasive retrieval of cystoliths. …”
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Risk prediction models for depression in patients with coronary heart disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jie Zhang, Yue Zhou, Linyu Huang, Xingling Zhang, Long Li, Chongcheng Xi

“…Future studies should focus on developing and validating more robust models to aid healthcare professionals in early identification of high-risk patients for depression.Systematic Review Registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?…”
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Cobalamin and Folic Acid Status in Relation to the Etiopathogenesis of Pancytopenia in Adults at a Tertiary Care Centre in North India by M. Premkumar, N. Gupta, T. Singh, T. Velpandian

“…Infectious causes (16.4% of all cases) included leishmaniasis, HIV–AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. Severe cobalamin deficiency (B12 < 100 pg/mL) was seen in 81% of all patients including 91.6% of patients with MA. …”
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Tumor resting-state fMRI connectivity to extralesional brain is associated with cognitive performance in glioma patients by Chuh-Hyoun Na, Hans Clusmann, Martin Wiesmann, Kerstin Jütten, Verena Mainz

“…Deepening our understanding of FC measures at the connectomic level in the context of cancer neuroscience may aid in identifying neurophysiological correlates of cognitive impairment and in prognosticating cognitive outcome in glioma patients.…”
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Attribution theory of poverty and beliefs about charity in Malaysia: an inter-ethnic comparison by Abidullah Khan, Muhammad Hakimi Mohd Shafiai, Ghulam Abbas, Syeda Beena Zaidi, Mehboob Ul Hassan

“…However, these charity organizations are mostly unaware of the target donors that can aid their charity funds. Therefore, this study explores the attitudinal differences regarding poverty among Malays, Chinese, and Indians and the demographic groups that can be targeted for donation and social policy development purposes.MethodologyA survey is conducted in Selangor, where the data through a questionnaire is extracted from the three ethnic groups. …”
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Advancing the accuracy of tyrosinase inhibitory peptides prediction via a multiview feature fusion strategy by Watshara Shoombuatong, Nalini Schaduangrat, Nutta Homdee, Saeed Ahmed, Pramote Chumnanpuen

“…This new computational approach is anticipated to aid community-wide efforts in rapidly and cost-effectively discovering novel peptides with strong tyrosinase inhibitory activities.…”
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Fusion Model Using Resting Neurophysiological Data to Help Mass Screening of Methamphetamine Use Disorder by Chun-Chuan Chen, Meng-Chang Tsai, Eric Hsiao-Kuang Wu, Shao-Rong Sheng, Jia-Jeng Lee, Yung-En Lu, Shih-Ching Yeh

“…Here, we propose a clinically comparable intelligent system using the fusion of 5&#x2013;channel EEG, HRV, and GSR data during resting state to aid in detecting MUD. Forty-six patients with MUD and 26 healthy controls were recruited and machine learning methods were employed to systematically compare the classification results of different fusion models. …”
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A Case of Undiagnosed HIV Infection in a 57-Year-Old Woman with Multiple Myeloma: Consequences on Chemotherapy Efficiency and Safety by I. Poizot-Martin, S. Brégigeon, C. Tamalet, R. Bouabdallah, O. Zaegel-Faucher, V. Obry-Roguet, A. Ivanova, C.E. Cano, C. Solas

“…Background. Non-AIDS-defining cancers represent a rising health issue among HIV-infected patients. …”
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CLINICAL CARE PATHWAY AND MANAGEMENT OF MAJOR BLEEDING ASSOCIATED WITH NON-VITAMIN K ANTAGONIST ORAL ANTICOAGULANTS: A MODIFIED DELPHI CONSENSUS FROM SAUDI ARABIA AND UAE by Abdulrahman Al Raizah, Fakhr Alayoubi, Galal Hassan Abdelnaby, Hazzaa Alzahrani, Majid Farraj Bakheet, Mohammed A Alskaini, Rasha Buhumaid, Sameer Al Awadhi, Sara Nooruddin Kazim, Thiagarajan Jaiganesh, Zohair Al Asiri

“…Real-world evidence and national guidelines are needed to aid all stakeholders involved in NOAC-induced bleeding management. …”
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Comparison of effectiveness in smoking cessation using nicotine replacement therapy and electronic cigarettes by Adrianna Kopaczyńska, Katarzyna Szafrańska, Szymon Niemirka, Aleksandra Janiak, Kinga Dominiczak, Łukasz Grądalski, Filip Dębicki

“…While e-cigarettes are marketed as safer alternatives, their effectiveness in promoting long-term abstinence remains contentious, with studies indicating that they may aid short-term cessation but not necessarily improve long-term quitting rates. …”
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Are Bentong ginger (Zingiber officinale) biosynthesized silver nanoparticles safe and effective? An optimization, characterization, and toxicity evaluation study by Nor-Azmiraah Abd Jabar, Mahmud Ab Rashid Nor-Khaizura, Siti Izera Ismail, Yuet Ying Loo, Kah Hui Chong, Kousalya Padmanabhan, Shan Jiang

“…The analysis confirms the presence of phytochemicals in the ginger extract that aids in reducing silver ions into silver nanoparticles. …”
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Rare presentation of drug-induced oral erythema multiforme and its management: a case report by Sulaiman S Alqahtani, Faris M Alabeedi, Meshari M Alwadai, Mohammed H Althaiban

“…A thorough medical history, along with histopathology and immunology tests, coupled with ruling out other diseases and noting a positive history of recent drug consumption, aids in recognizing this condition, given the absence of any confirmatory diagnostic test. …”
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Oral Hygiene in Children with Autism: Teaching Self-Toothbrushing via Behavioural Intervention Including Parents by Marco Esposito, Carlotta Piersanti, Roberta Fadda, Marco Boitani, Monica Mazza, Giuseppina Marrocco

“…The training package included several behavioral procedures such as prompting, fading, task analysis, chaining, differential reinforcement, direct instructions, visual aids, pictograms, and video modeling. According to a pre-and post-test design, we measured the frequency of independent self-brushing behaviors and interviewed the parents about the hygiene routines. …”
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Genomic insights and comparative analysis of Colletotrichum species associated with anthracnose fruit rot and crown rot of strawberry in North Carolina by Tika B. Adhikari, Norman Muzhinji, Ashley N. Philbrick, Frank J. Louws, Frank J. Louws

“…The genomic resources from this study will aid in resolving taxonomic challenges associated with Colletotrichum spp., elucidate their evolutionary history, and enhance the understanding of fungal biology and ecology, which is crucial for developing effective disease management strategies.…”
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Preoperative White Blood Cell Count and Risk of 30-Day Readmission after Cardiac Surgery by Jeremiah R. Brown, R. Clive Landis, Kristine Chaisson, Cathy S. Ross, Lawrence J. Dacey, Richard A. Boss, Robert E. Helm, Susan R. Horton, Patricia Hofmaster, Cheryl Jones, Helen Desaulniers, Benjamin M. Westbrook, Dennis Duquette, Kelly LeBlond, Reed D. Quinn, Patrick C. Magnus, David J. Malenka, Anthony W. DiScipio

“…We conclude that WBC count measured prior to cardiac surgery as a measure of the patient’s inflammatory state could aid clinicians and continuity of care management teams in identifying patients at heightened risk of 30-day readmission after discharge from cardiac surgery.…”
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Reduction in thermal plasticity of life history traits in response to cold selection: an experimental evolution study using Drosophila melanogaster by Rishav Roy, Rishav Roy, Aradhya Chattopadhyay, Sreebes Deb Sharma, Aharna Mondal, Payel Biswas, Payel Biswas, Shampa M. Ghosh

“…While phenotypic plasticity may aid in adaptation to new environments, for traits such as fecundity, consistent levels across environments, that is, low plasticity, may be more adaptive. …”
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Doctors’ satisfaction with the rehabilitation system for anti-terrorist operation participants: A factor analysis by Irina Holovanova, Oleksandr Havlovsky, Shanshan Wang, Oleksandr Korneta, Maksym Khorosh, Igor Kaydashev, Renee Robinson, Ubydul Haque

“…Conclusions: The findings provided healthcare organizers with information on the main features, advantages, and disadvantages of the rehabilitation of ATO veterans. These insights can aid in optimizing the current rehabilitation system in Ukraine.…”
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Immunotherapy in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer by Keyao Chen, Jingjing Wang, Meng Yang, Shaoqiong Deng, Li Sun

“…Several potential biomarkers have been identified, potentially aiding in patient stratification and treatment optimization. …”
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Mixed-methods evaluation of a behavioural intervention package to identify and amend incorrect penicillin allergy records in UK general practice by Sarah Tonkin-Crine, Robert West, Sinisa Savic, Jonathan Sandoe, Ly-Mee Yu, Sue Pavitt, Ushma Galal, Christopher C Butler, Marta Wanat, Bethany Shinkins, Mina Davoudianfar, Emily Bongard, Sue H Pavitt, Philip Howard, Catherine Porter, Mandy East, Marta Santillo, Louise Savic, Joanne Fielding, Jenny Boards, Catherine E Porter, Jonathan AT Sandoe

“…A behavioural intervention package was developed to aid delabelling. This study aimed to investigate patients’ and clinicians’ views of penicillin allergy testing (PAT).Design We conducted a mixed-methods process evaluation embedded within the ALABAMA trial, which included a clinician survey, a patient survey (at baseline and follow-up) and semistructured interviews with patients and clinicians.Settings The study was conducted in primary care, as part of the feasibility stage of the ALABAMA trial.Participants Patients and primary care clinicians.Results Clinicians (N=53; 52.2%) were positive about PAT and its potential value but did not have previous experience of referring patients for a PAT and were unsure whether patients would take penicillin after a negative allergy test. …”
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