Deep-learning-based extraction of circle of Willis topology with anatomical priors by Dieuwertje Alblas, Iris N. Vos, Micha M. Lipplaa, Christoph Brune, Irene C. van der Schaaf, Mireille R. E. Velthuis, Birgitta K. Velthuis, Hugo J. Kuijf, Ynte M. Ruigrok, Jelmer M. Wolterink

“…Instead, we propose using a complete CoW as an anatomical prior for extracting all possible CoW arteries as shortest paths between automatically identified anatomical landmarks, guided by automatically determined artery orientation vector fields. These fields are obtained using a scale-invariant and rotation-equivariant mesh-CNN-based model (SIRE). …”
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Comparison of Injury Severity Score, Glasgow Coma Scale, and Revised Trauma Score in Predicting the Mortality and Prolonged ICU Stay of Traumatic Young Children: A Cross-Sectional... by Yii-Ting Huang, Ying-Hsien Huang, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chao-Jui Li, I-Min Chiu

“…Cutoff values from each trauma score for mortality prediction were also measured by determining the point along the ROC curve where Youden’s index was maximum. …”
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CircRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory network in high-altitude hypobaric hypoxia-induced hearing impairment and hearing acclimatization by Danzeng Awang, Kanzi Danzeng, Tianheng Wang, Quzong Deji, Mengting Huang, Hailong Ren, Xinzhu Liu, Binghan Zhao, Lanzi Gongga

“…Hearing acclimatization was determined using the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test. …”
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Hubungan Merokok dengan Kejadian Hipertensi pada Laki-Laki Usia 35-65 Tahun di Kota Padang by Yashinta Octavian Gita Setyanda, Delmi Sulastri, Yuniar Lestari

“…The objective of this study was to determine the association between smoking habits including duration of smoking, number of cigarettes, and type of cigarettes with hypertension. …”
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Decision-Making Factors Among Dentists for Using Dental Magnifying Loupes: A Cross-Sectional Study by Alghilan MA, AlShehri A, Almeshrafi A, Alrumi A, Aldibasi O

“…This study aimed to investigate factors influencing the usage and selection of DMLs among dentists and determine the self-reported musculoskeletal pain and perception regarding DMLs usage.Methods: A validated self-reported questionnaire of 19 items assessing participant’s characteristics and DMLs usage was distributed to individuals who fit the inclusion criteria: practicing general dentists/dental intern and resident/specialized dentist in various dental specialties. …”
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Histological staining of tick bite skin biopsies for spirochetes and Powassan virus RNA by Jihane Oufattole, Anne Piantadosi, Sam R. Telford, Alvaro C. Laga, Isaac H. Solomon

“…POWV testing is not performed despite the increasing incidence of POWV encephalitis. To determine the utility of staining skin biopsies for tick-borne pathogens, formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded specimens from 2010 to 2023 were examined by hematoxylin and eosin, Warthin–Starry stain, spirochete immunohistochemistry, and POWV in situ hybridization (ISH). …”
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Utilization of personal protective equipment and the hygiene sanitation practices of farmers in the application of pesticides by G. Fizulmi, H. Agustina

“…This research aims to determine the relationship between behavioral factors in using Personal Protective Equipment and individual hygiene and sanitation of farmers who experience health problems. …”
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Comparing the Accuracy and Reliability of Detecting the Intensity of Spinal Inflammation on STIR Sequence with Apparent Diffusion Coefficient Values in Axial Spondyloarthritis by Ho Yin Chung, Tommy Tsang Cheung, Vince Wing Hang Lau, Kam Ho Lee, Florence King Pui Chan

“…With reference to sites of active lesions in STIR, the corresponding region of interest (ROI) on the ADC map was drawn to determine the maximum ADC (ADC[Formula: see text]), mean ADC (ADC[Formula: see text]), normalized maximum (nADC[Formula: see text]), and mean (nADC[Formula: see text]). …”
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Influence of Secondary Inorganic Aerosol on the Concentrations of PM2.5 and PM0.1 during Air Pollution Episodes in Hanoi, Vietnam by Nguyen-Quoc Dat, Bich-Thuy Ly, Trung-Dung Nghiem, Thu-Thi Hien Nguyen, Kazuhiko Sekiguchi, Truong-Thi Huyen, Thai-Ha Vinh, Le-Quang Tien

“…In this study, the periods when daily PM2.5 concentrations exceeded the NAAQS of 50 µg m−3 for a minimum of two consecutive days were determined as episode periods. The study focuses on the impact of secondary inorganic aerosol (SIA) on PM2.5 episodes in the dry winter period in Hanoi. …”
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Candidate SNP markers of social dominance, which may affect the affinity of the TATAbinding protein for human gene promoters by I. V. Chadaeva, D. A. Rasskazov, E. B. Sharypova, L. K. Savinkova, P. M. Ponomarenko, M. P. Ponomarenko

“…These proteins may play an important role in determining hierarchical relationships in social animals. …”
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Cognitive impairment and psychopathology in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivors in Denmark: The REVIVAL cohort study protocol by Jacob Eifer Moller, Christian Hassager, Selina Kikkenborg Berg, Ola Ekholm, Trine Bernholdt Rasmussen, Mette Kirstine Wagner, Sophia Armand, Patrick MacDonald Fisher, Gitte Moos Knudsen, Dea Siggaard Stenbæk

“…In a subsample of the patients, functional MRI is done, and cortisol determination collected. At 3-month follow-up, the primary study outcomes for 200 survivors include the Danish Affective Verbal Learning Test-26 (VAMT-26), Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System tests (trail making, colour-word interference, word and design fluency), Rey’s Complex Figure and Letter-number sequencing subtest of Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-IV, HADS and IES-R. …”
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Multiplanar Semicircular New-Generation Implant System Developed for Proximal Femur Periprosthetic Fractures: A Biomechanical Study by Ahmet Burak Satılmış, Ahmet Ülker, Zafer Uzunay, Tolgahan Cengiz, Abdurrahim Temiz, Mustafa Yaşar, Tansel Mutlu, Uygar Daşar

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i><b>:</b> The study aimed to evaluate a newly designed semicircular implant for the fixation of Vancouver Type B1 periprosthetic femoral fractures (PFFs) in total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients. To determine its strength and clinical applicability, the new implant was compared biomechanically with conventional fixation methods, such as lateral locking plate fixation and a plate combined with cerclage wires. …”
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Effect of intramuscular treatment with different iron dextran dosages and non-inferiority study to gleptoferron by Isabel Hennig-Pauka, Martin Ganter, Dirk Bornhorn, Wesley Lyons, Enric Marco, Glen Almond, Bettina Schneider, Lothar Kreienbrock, Ken Steen Pedersen

“…Red blood cell measures were determined prior to treatment on day 2 of life and at weaning. …”
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University students’ ambition levels and vocational tendencies associated with common culture by H. A. Danaa, M. M. Al-mzary, W. N. Halasa, L. M. Obeidat, M. A. Rababah, M. Kh. Al-Alawneh

“…However, many students still face problems in determining their ambitions and vocational tendencies to attain their goals.Aim. …”
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Changes in nutritional management after gastrointestinal cancer surgery over a 12-year period: a cohort study using a nationwide medical claims database by Yoshikuni Kawaguchi, Kenta Murotani, Nahoki Hayashi, Satoru Kamoshita

“…For each period, feeding routes in all patients and prescribed doses of parenteral energy and amino acids in fasting patients during postoperative days (POD) 1–7 were determined. The results of the four different periods were compared using statistical trend tests. …”
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Transcriptome Analysis of Effect of Cordyceps militaris Aqueous Extract in Human Gastric Cancer Cell BGC-823 on Different RCD Pathways by Mingqi CUI, Kaiwen YU, Yang SONG, Fangxu XU, Shenghou WANG, Ze WANG

“…Methods: The effect of XG aqueous extract on the proliferation of gastric cancer cells was determined using the MTT method. Transcriptome analysis revealed significant differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and their Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment, resulting in the identification of 10 hub genes involved in the apoptosis, autophagy, necroptosis, and ferroptosis signaling pathways. …”
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Usefulness of computed tomography-guided puncture biopsy coupled with rapid on-site evaluation for diagnosis of pulmonary lesions: a systematic review and meta‑analysis by Zhongbao Zhang, Rui Liu, JunLin Li, Kai Zhang, Yuan Li, Xiaoqin Zhang, Sanjay Rastogi

“…The threshold effect and subgroup analysis were used to determine the source or heterogeneity. Sensitivity, specificity, diagnostic odds ratio (DOR), area under the summary receiver operating characteristics curve (SROC AUC), and the Q-index were calculated. …”
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Prevalence of Hyper virulence and Multidrug resistance Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from UTI patients by Manar Abdul karim, Zainab Mohammed Alzubaidy, Khazal Dabua Wadi

“…The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined for a total of 30 isolates of K. pneumoniae. …”
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Identification of EGR1 as a Key Diagnostic Biomarker in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) Through Machine Learning and Immune Analysis by Wu X, Pan T, Fang Z, Hui T, Yu X, Liu C, Guo Z, Liu C

“…A TF-miRNA-mRNA network was constructed, and single-cell RNA sequencing was used to determine the distribution of key genes within key cell clusters. …”
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The carbon footprint of pasture-based buffalo milk production in Colombia by Andrés F. Pérez, Felipe Vélez S., Juan F. Naranjo R.

“…Dry matter intake (DMI) was determined by dividing gross energy intake values by 18.45 MJ of metabolizable energy per kg dry matter, representing the feed’s energy density. …”
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