Fiber Bragg Grating Thermometry and Post-Treatment Ablation Size Analysis of Radiofrequency Thermal Ablation on Ex Vivo Liver, Kidney and Lung by Sanzhar Korganbayev, Leonardo Bianchi, Clara Girgi, Elva Vergantino, Domiziana Santucci, Eliodoro Faiella, Paola Saccomandi

“…Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure that utilizes localized heat to treat tumors by inducing localized tissue thermal damage. …”
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Long-term ultrasonographic changes of the canine prostate gland after castration by Stefano Spada, Stefano Spada, Daniela De Felice, Sebastian Arlt, Luiz Paulo Nogueira Aires, Gary C. W. England, Marco Russo

“…Volumetric and perfusion results were then compared between timepoints.ResultsAt both examinations, the prostate appeared similar on B-mode US in terms of morphology and echotexture, minimally decreasing in volume over time. Prostate perfusion was significantly reduced in all dogs between T0 and T1, with a PPI decrease from 54.9 to 29.6% and an increase in TTP from 26.3 to 47 s.DiscussionThese preliminary data provide baseline information on the B-mode appearance and CEUS measurements of the prostate gland of neutered dogs and suggest that prostatic involution after castration is not a short-term process but continues over several months.…”
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Striking a balance between aesthetics and safety: a comparative study on the maternal and neonatal outcomes of mini-incision cesarean section by ChunLan Yuan, ShiMei He, WenQian Jian, MeiRong He, HuiFang Huang, JianChun Huang, MeiPing He, KaiSun Zhao

“…Abstract Objective and significance The pursuit of aesthetic outcomes is a natural tendency for individuals, particularly for women undergoing cesarean sections, who seek to minimize abdominal scarring. The aim of this study is to compare the risks and outcomes of mini-incision cesarean sections with those of conventional incision cesarean sections. …”
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Enhanced brightness and photostability of dye-sensitized Nd-doped rare earth nanocomposite for in vivo NIR-IIb vascular and orthotopic tumor imaging by Syue-Liang Lin, Shih-Po Su, Yuan-Zhen Yang, Cheng-Yu Chiang, Hsin-Yu Chi, Cheng Allen Chang, Tse-Ying Liu, Huihua Kenny Chiang

“…Abstract Rare-earth doped nanoparticles (RENPs) have shown promise in biomedical imaging, particularly within the NIR-IIb region, due to their deep tissue penetration and minimal light scattering. However, challenges such as low extinction coefficients, narrow excitation spectra, and prone to quenching in aqueous environments limit their effectiveness. …”
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Optimising subsurface integrity and surface quality in mild steel turning: A multi-objective approach to tool wear and machining parameters by Muhammad Imran, Suo Shuangfu, Bai Yuzhu, Wang Yuming, Naveed Raheel

“…The results showed that cutting speed is the most influencing parameter on surface roughness in wet (43.37%) and dry (56.66%) turning, followed by feed rate (wet: 6.90%, dry: 7.71%) and depth of cut having minimal impact (wet: 2.04%, dry: 0.12%). The optimal machining parameters, determined as Vc = 125.6 m/min, f = 0.35 mm/rev, and ap = 0.7 mm, demonstrate the efficacy of the optimization techniques in achieving enhanced surface quality and making a significant contribution to the field of machining and manufacturing.…”
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Evaluation of Active Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring in Severe Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty by Alireza Manafi Rasi, MD, Sina Afzal, Dr., MD, Mojtaba Baroutkoub, MD, Hasan Shakiba, MD, Pooya Kalani, MD, Mehdi Tavassoli, MD, Reza Zarei, MD

“…This method allows for real-time assessment of nerve function throughout the surgical procedure, demonstrating its potential to minimize postoperative complications.…”
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Enhancing Campus Mobility: Simulated Multi-Objective Optimization of Electric Vehicle Sharing Systems Within an Intelligent Transportation System Frameworks by Omar S. Aba Hussen, Shaiful J. Hashim, Nasri Sulaiman Member, S.A.R. Alhaddad, Bassam Y. Ribbfors, Masanobu Umeda, Keiichi Katamine

“…By setting station-specific relocation thresholds and charge levels, resources were deployed efficiently, minimizing unnecessary relocations. The use of dynamic values for dual relocation thresholds and charge-to-work levels further optimized the process, reducing operational costs significantly, with a lesser impact on unserved demands across both scenarios. …”
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A stomatal optimization model integrating leaf stomata-photosynthetic capacity regulation in response to soil water stress by Yong Liu, Tiesong Hu, Rui Zhu, Qiuwen Chen, Xiang Zeng, Peiran Jing, Yifan Huang

“…By adjusting stomatal opening to minimize water-carbon cost, a stomatal optimization model (SRSC model) that integrates the synergistic regulation of gs and Vcmax25 was developed. …”
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Effect of fungicides on soil respiration, microbial community, and enzyme activity: A global meta-analysis (1975–2024) by Zikai Wang, Shourong Yun, Yuli An, Liulingqian Shu, Shunjin Li, Kai Sun, Wei Zhang

“…Overall, fungicides inhibit the abundance, diversity, and enzyme activity of soil microorganisms; however, precise control of fungicide dosage is essential to minimize their toxic effects on soil.…”
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Glutathione reductase plays a role in the metabolism of methylmercury degradation in Rhodotorula mucilaginosa by Yi Guo, Wenlong Deng, Qigui Mo, You Yu, Zhenwang Zhang, Mingjie Wei, Ruiling Tang, Surui Lu, Yanting Su

“…Here, a R. mucilaginosa strain Rm4 with high methylmercury resistance was obtained by wild-strain screening. Its minimal inhibitory concentration and minimum lethal concentration reached 3 and 6 mg/L, respectively. …”
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Emerging challenges in aquaculture: Current perspectives and human health implications by M. Oghenebrorhie Ruben, A. Bolanle Akinsanola, M. Ekemini Okon, Teslim Shitu, I. Iretomiwa Jagunna

“…However, its contribution to global protein demand remains minimal, projected to decline to as low as 4% in the coming decades. …”
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Association between transarterial chemoembolization refractoriness and prognosis in Chinese patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: a large retrospective cohort study by Qinxue Sun, Ziliang Wu, Xi Yin, Feng Li, Ri Liu

“…Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to minimize baseline differences between the TACE-Refractoriness (n = 54) and TACE-Non-Refractoriness (n = 108) groups. …”
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3D/4D printed bio-composites reinforced by bamboo charcoal and continuous flax fibres for superior mechanical strength, flame retardancy and recoverability by Mahdi Bodaghi, Kaveh Rahmani, Mohammadreza Lalegani Dezaki, Callum Branfoot, Jon Baxendale

“…SEM revealed strong fibre-matrix bonding with minimal voids, indicating good interfacial adhesion. …”
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Endocrine Adverse Events in Patients Treated with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Comprehensive Analysis by Meriç Dökmetaş, Harun Muğlu, Erkan Özcan, Buket Bayram Kuvvet, Kaan Helvacı, Ender Kalacı, Seda Kahraman, Musa Barış Aykan, İrfan Çiçin, Fatih Selçukbiricik, Ömer Fatih Ölmez, Ahmet Bilici

“…Early recognition, prompt diagnosis, and appropriate management are crucial to minimize their impact on patient health and quality of life. …”
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‘It takes a village’: patient lived experiences of residential treatment for an eating disorder by Rebekah Rankin, Janet Conti, Lucie Ramjan, Phillipa Hay

“… Background Residential treatment facilities for eating disorders are becoming increasingly common and purport to provide recovery-orientated care in a less restrictive environment than traditional hospital settings. However, minimal attention has focused on individuals’ lived experiences of these residential services. …”
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Validity and Reliability of Kinovea^® for Pelvic Kinematic Measurement in Standing Position and in Sitting Position with 45° of Hip Flexion by Lucía Vicente-Pina, Rocío Sánchez-Rodríguez, Loreto Ferrández-Laliena, Jose Heredia-Jimenez, Julián Müller-Thyssen-Uriarte, Sofía Monti-Ballano, César Hidalgo-García, José Miguel Tricás-Moreno, María Orosia Lucha-López

“…Additionally, the technical error of measurement (TEM), relative TEM, standard error of measurement, and minimal detectable change (MDC) were calculated to establish Kinovea^®’s accuracy. …”
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Chronic GIPR agonism results in pancreatic islet GIPR functional desensitisation by Iona Davies, Alice E. Adriaenssens, William R. Scott, David Carling, Kevin G. Murphy, James S. Minnion, Stephen R. Bloom, Ben Jones, Tricia M-M. Tan

“…GIP108 pre-treatment in vivo also reduced the subsequent anti-hyperglycaemic response to GIP re-challenge. GIPR showed minimal agonist-induced internalisation or β-arrestin-2 activation. …”
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Sorafenib-Loaded Silica-Containing Redox Nanoparticle Decreases Tumorigenic Potential of Lewis Lung Carcinoma by Babita Shashni, Hao Thi Tran, Long Binh Vong, Ren-Jei Chung, Yukio Nagasaki

“…This platform holds promise for improving therapeutic outcomes in lung cancer while minimizing adverse effects.…”
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Body donor reperfusion and re-ventilation in medical training: an Italian study testing SimLife® by Irene Neri, Giulio Vara, Antonietta Fazio, Maria Vittoria Marvi, Foteini-Dionysia Koufi, Elisa Boschetti, Simone Lodi, Giulia Adalgisa Mariani, Marilisa Quaranta, Anna Maria Billi, Alessandra Ruggeri, Carlo Barausse, Cyril Brèque, Annalisa Plava, Veronica Moretti, Lucia Manzoli, Stefano Ratti

“…Additionally, it assessed the impact of this technology across various medical specialties, utilizing a minimal number of donated bodies.MethodsThe study utilized the existing body donation program and dissection rooms at the Anatomy Center of the University of Bologna. 62 participants from 13 medical specialties performed simulations using the SimLife® P4P platform. …”
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The Impact of Weighting Factors on Dual-Energy Computed Tomography Image Quality in Non-Contrast Head Examinations: Phantom and Patient Study by Doris Šegota Ritoša, Doris Dodig, Slavica Kovačić, Nina Bartolović, Ivan Brumini, Petra Valković Zujić, Slaven Jurković, Damir Miletić

“…<b>Results</b>: Quantitative phantom image analysis revealed the best gray-to-white matter contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) at the highest WFs and minimal noise artifacts at the lowest WF values. However, the WA reconstructions were deemed non-diagnostic by all three readers. …”
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