A case of de novo neuroendocrine prostate cancer presented with elevated level of serum CEA carrying BRCA2 mutation: case report and literature review by Weizhe Han, Nihati Rexiati, Fang Yu, Yongzhi Wang, Yueli Tian, Jianyuan Wu, Gang Wang, Tao Liu, Zhonghua Yang

“…Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography-computed tomography (FDG PET-CT) and prostate-specific membrane antigen PET-CT (PSMA PET-CT) indicated prostate cancer with metastases including pelvic lymph nodes, bone as well as lung metastases. …”
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Mechanisms of breast cancer treatment using Gentiana robusta: evidence from comprehensive bioinformatics investigation by Bo Xiong, Xinxin Zhang, Dongzhi Sangji, Lianghong Ni, Mingjie Fan, Beibei Fan

“…However, further experimental research are needed to validate the computational findings of QJ.…”
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GODS OF TRANSHUMANISM by A. V. Halapsis

“…It became again relevant in connection with the development of computer and cloud technologies, artificial intelligence technologies, etc. …”
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Individual and joint effects of exposure to multiple organophosphate esters and the risk of depression in adults: Differences in sex, age, and physical activity by Qingmiao Wei, Jiyun Wei, Jun Liang

“…Generalized linear model, quantile g-computation (Qgcomp), and Bayesian kernel machine regression (BKMR) were utilized to assess the effects of OPEs on depression. …”
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Absorption spectra of Nitrazine Yellow indicator. Experimental data and quantum chemical evaluations by Inna Khristenko, Volodymyr Ivanov

“…Analysis of excited-state calculations for the three forms of NY reveals that both variants (B3LYP/LanL2DZ and B3LYP/LanL2DZ/6-31+G(d,p)) require minimal computational resources while producing results that correspond well with the experimentally observed absorption bands.…”
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An Object-Oriented Systems Engineering Point of View to Develop Controllers of Quadrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicles by Ngo Van Hien, Van-Thuan Truong, Ngoc-Tam Bui

“…The Q-UAV dynamics and control architecture are combined with the MDA/MBSE specialization as follows: the Computation Independent Model (CIM) is defined by specifying the use-case model together with the UKF algorithm and hybrid automata to intensively gather the control requirements. …”
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Enhanced adherence counselling completion rates, viral load suppression in people with HIV in Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis by Hafidha M. Bakari, Oluwafemi Alo, Mariam S. Mbwana, Swalehe M. Salim, Zuhura M. Ally, Rahma Musoke, Emilie Ludeman, Taylor Lascko, Natalia Blanco, Habib O. Ramadhani

“…Using random effects models, we computed pooled prevalence estimates with a 95% confidence interval (CI). …”
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Imaging Bone–Cartilage Interactions in Osteoarthritis Using [F]-NaF PET-MRI by Dragana Savic MSc, Valentina Pedoia PhD, Youngho Seo PhD, Jaewon Yang PhD, Matt Bucknor MD, Benjamin L. Franc MD, Sharmila Majumdar PhD

“…Compared to the traditional PET/computed tomography imaging, it also exposes the patient to significantly less radiation and provides better anatomical images as MRI provides superior soft tissue characterization. …”
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Impact of Ramadan Fasting on Metabolic Syndrome Criteria: Among Treated Hypertensive and Diabetic Females of Halabja by Halgord Ali Farag

“…The sample random technic was used to calculate sample size and the computed sample size. The eligibility criteria for female patients having diabetic and hypertension were based on the International Diabetic Federation (IDF) definition criteria. …”
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Resistance to progressive collapse of monolithic frames of buildings at localized damage of nodes from push-through by A. V. Alekseytsev, M.  D. Antonov

“…Verification of the computational model is performed experimentally by in-situ pushover tests of the SCC under central load application. …”
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Added Value of Liver MRI in Patients Eligible for Surgical Resection or Ablation of Colorectal Liver Metastases Based on CT: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Burak Görgec, MD, Inez M. Verpalen, MD, PhD, Jasper P. Sijberden, MD, Mohammad Abu Hilal, MD, PhD, Shandra Bipat, PhD, Cornelis Verhoef, MD, PhD, Rutger-Jan Swijnenburg, MD, PhD, Marc G. Besselink, MD, MSc, PhD, Jaap Stoker, MD, PhD

“…Background:. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) is the standard imaging modality for detection and staging in patients with colorectal liver metastases (CRLM). …”
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An Omni-Directional Wideband Patch Antenna with Parasitic Elements for Sub-6 GHz Band Applications by Liton Chandra Paul, Himel Kumar Saha, Tithi Rani, Md. Zulfiker Mahmud, Tushar Kanti Roy, Wang-Sang Lee

“…The measured gain is slightly higher than the simulated gain. The computer simulation technology (CST) is used for modelling and exploring all the performance matrices of the antenna. …”
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Experiences and Expectations: Drivers of Urban Tourist Destination Competitiveness by Vladimir Pavković, Tamara Vlastelica, Milica Kostić-Stanković, Jasmina Dlačić

“…Data: The study was conducted on a sample of 312 respondents from Belgrade, a large outbound tourist centre, who met the pre-established set of criteria. Computer-aided web interviewing (CAWI) was used for data collection. …”
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Next-Generation Sequencing Analysis on Image-Guided Biopsy Samples in Early-Stage Lung Cancer: Feasibility Study and Comparison With Surgical Samples by Louis Gros, MD, Rowena Yip, PhD, MPH, Arel Golombeck, MD, David F. Yankelevitz, MD, Claudia I. Henschke, PhD, MD

“…The mean diameter of biopsied nodules was 17.7 mm, with 67.1% fine-needle aspiration, 17.1% computed tomography–guided transthoracic core needle biopsies, and 17.1% endobronchial ultrasound–guided transbronchial needle aspiration. …”
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Pericardial mesothelioma mimicking mediastinal lymphoma and systemic rheumatic disease: a case report by Grzegorz Hirnle, Michał Kapałka, Michał Krawiec, Tomasz Hrapkowicz

“…Following a negative biopsy result, positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography (PET/CT) and blood immunophenotyping were performed. …”
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Ethnobotany, floristic and phytochemical studies of medicinal plants used to treat uterine fibroids in Mbarara City, Uganda by Calton Nantinda, Esther Lynnet Kisakye, David Musana, Isaac Ssessanga, Ukashar Ssenabulya, Timothy Omara, Ivan Kahwa, Florence Nalimu

“…Statistical analysis involved descriptive statistics, and computation of the frequency of citation, relative frequency of citation and fidelity level. …”
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Influence of hybrid air-cooled based strategy on thermal management system performance by Olanrewaju M. Oyewola, Emmanuel T. Idowu, Mebougna L. Drabo

“…This study adopts hybrid cooling strategy (HCS), through combination of existing air-cooling strategies to investigate the performance of Z–Type BTMSs. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) method was used to evaluate the performance of the HCSs. …”
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Simulating fluid within elastic pipe(弹性管道约束下的流体仿真) by 杨少娟(YANG Shaojuan), 马龙(MA Long), 杨润泽(YANG Runze), 陈实(CHEN Shi), 周元峰(ZHOU Yuanfeng)

“…Additionally, elastic constraints are introduced to endow the pipe with specific elastic properties, and GPU parallel computing is utilized to accelerate the simulation. …”
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Intermediate risk prostate tumors contain lethal subtypes by William L. Harryman, James P. Hinton, Rafael Sainz, Jaime M. C. Gard, John M. Ryniawec, John M. Ryniawec, Gregory C. Rogers, Gregory C. Rogers, Noel A. Warfel, Noel A. Warfel, Beatrice S. Knudsen, Raymond B. Nagle, Juan J. Chipollini, Benjamin R. Lee, Belinda L. Sun, Anne E. Cress, Anne E. Cress

“…Understanding the heterogeneity of intermediate risk primary PCa phenotypes, using computational pathology approaches to evaluate the fixed biopsy specimen, or video microscopy of the surgical specimen with AI-driven analysis is now achievable. …”
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Fatal toxoplasmic encephalitis triggered by anti-TNF therapy by Rodrigo A. Montoro, Michael Moran, Katherine A. Overmyer, Andrew Periaccante, Joshua J. Coon, Swapnil Lanjewar, Laura J. Knoll, Rob Striker

“…After presenting to a local urgent care with confusion, a worsening cognitive status led to an emergency room visit. Computed tomography resulted in suspicion of metastatic disease leading to treatment with steroids. …”
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