Structural alterations of the thymus in high-risk fetuses and their relationship with obstetric conditions and fetal congenital defects by Lisset Ley Vega, Yanna Chao Martínez, Aimé Rosario Benítez Molina, Jesús Arturo Satorre Ygualada, Fidel Ernesto Pérez Marrero, Mery Karla Satorre Ley

“…Conclusions: measurement of the thymus using the thymus-thorax index provides useful information about possible fetal conditions and constitutes a diagnostic tool for better assessment and monitoring of pregnant women at risk of preeclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction.…”
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Impact on Neurodevelopment, Diagnosis, Early Intervention and Motor Disorders in Children under 3 Years by Sabina Adamczyk, Maria Przygoda, Jagienka Włodyka, Kamila Stępień, Gabriela Trestka, Urszula Zelik, Jakub Dziewic, Joanna Śnieżna, Wojciech Florczak, Wiktoria Domino, Karol Dzwonnik

“…Diagnostic methods, such as ultrasound for fetal structural abnormalities and the AUDIT screening tool, are integral for early detection. This review highlights the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure on motor skill development, particularly the persistence of primitive reflexes in infants with FAS, which is indicative of CNS immaturity and necessitates early therapeutic interventions. …”
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Label-free (fluorescence-free) sensing of a single DNA molecule on DNA origami using a plasmon-enhanced WGM sensor by Ghamari Shahin, Chiarelli Germán, Kołątaj Karol, Subramanian Sivaraman, Acuna Guillermo P., Vollmer Frank

“…By thoroughly investigating the hybridization kinetics under varying environmental conditions, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of DNA interactions and offers a robust tool for single-molecule detection with real-time capabilities.…”
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Modulation of Biomaterial‐Associated Fibrosis by Means of Combined Physicochemical Material Properties by Lisa E. Tromp, Torben A.B. van derBoon, Roderick H.J. deHilster, Ruud Bank, Patrick van Rijn

“…This research provides a powerful tool for cell‐material studies and represents a critical step toward enhancing implant properties and reducing complications, ultimately improving patient outcomes.…”
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A Water Extraction Method for Multiple Terrains Area Based on Multisource Fused Images: A Case Study of the Yangtze River Basin by Huang Ruolong, Shen Qian, Fu Bolin, Yue Yao, Yuting Zhang, Qianyu Du

“…Remote sensing is an effective tool for monitoring water distribution. However, cloudy weather and mountainous terrain directly affect water extraction from remote sensing images. …”
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A Fast-Convergent Hyperbolic Tangent PSO Algorithm for UAVs Path Planning by Muhammad Haris, Dost Muhammad Saqib Bhatti, Haewoon Nam

“…Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) stands as a cornerstone among population-based swarm intelligence algorithms, serving as a versatile tool to tackle diverse scientific and engineering optimization challenges due to its straightforward implementation and promising optimization capabilities. …”
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Validation of an AMSR2 Thin-Ice Thickness Algorithm for Global Sea-Ice-Covered Oceans Using Satellite and In Situ Observations by Kazuki Nakata, Misako Kachi, Rigen Shimada, Eri Yoshizawa, Masato Ito, Kay I. Ohshima

“…The detection of thin-ice thickness using satellite microwave radiometers is a strong tool for estimating sea-ice production in coastal polynyas, which leads to dense water formation driving ocean thermohaline circulation. …”
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Differential pathological changes in colon microenvironments in acute and chronic mouse models of inflammatory bowel disease by NaYeon Ham, Minji Park, Young-An Bae, Eui-Ju Yeo, YunJae Jung

“…Since the etiology of this disease remains largely unknown, murine models induced by the consumption of dextran-sodium sulfate serve as a pivotal tool for studying colon inflammation. In this study, we employed both acute and chronic colitis mouse models induced by varying durations of dextran-sodium sulfate consumption to investigate the pathological and immunologic characteristics throughout the disease course. …”
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Multifunctional Templates for Minimized Osteotomy, Implantation, and Palatal Distraction with a Mini-Screw-Assisted Expander in Schizodontism and Maxillary Deficit by Manfred Nilius, Katrin Hess, Dominik Haim, Bernhard Weiland, Guenter Lauer

“…One can likely assume that multifunctional templates allow for minimally invasive one-step surgeries as an interdisciplinary tool between orofacial surgery and modern orthodontics.…”
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Deep learning-based malaria parasite detection: convolutional neural networks model for accurate species identification of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax by Diego A. Ramos-Briceño, Alessandro Flammia-D’Aleo, Gerardo Fernández-López, Fhabián S. Carrión-Nessi, David A. Forero-Peña

“…We are now developing a system based on real-world quality images to create a comprehensive detection tool for remote regions where trained microscopists are unavailable.…”
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Behaviour of exclusive breastfeeding in children of mothers with and without prior training by Pilar Maritza Almaguer Sabina, Mercedes Fonseca Hernández, Luis Alberto Corona Martínez, Carmen Guerra Cabrera, Alberto Roteta Dorado, Esteban Sánchez Martínez

“…<strong><br />Conclusions: </strong>Training provided before or immediately after delivery is an extremely useful tool to improve quantitatively and qualitatively breastfeeding.…”
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Potential Pitfalls of the Humanized Mice in Modeling Sepsis by Krzysztof Laudanski, Michael Stentz, Matthew DiMeglio, William Furey, Toby Steinberg, Arpit Patel

“…Humanized mice are a state-of-the-art tool used to study several diseases, helping to close the gap between mice and human immunology. …”
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Quantitative Detection of miRNA-21 Expression in Tumor Cells and Tissues Based on Molecular Beacon by Qingxin Liu, Jialong Fan, Chuang Zhou, Liqun Wang, Bin Zhao, Haibin Zhang, Bin Liu, Chunyi Tong

“…As a new tumor marker, the microRNA-21 (miRNA21) level can provide important information for early diagnosis, drug treatment, and prognosis of gastric cancer. With the tool of molecular beacons which can hybridize specifically with target miRNA-21 and generate fluorescence signal change, this paper develops a direct, simple, and rapid method for miRNA-21 detection with detection limit of 0.5 nM. …”
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A TaqMan Real-Time PCR Assay for Detection and Quantification of Sporisorium scitamineum in Sugarcane by Yachun Su, Shanshan Wang, Jinlong Guo, Bantong Xue, Liping Xu, Youxiong Que

“…Taken together, this novel assay can be used as a diagnostic tool for sensitive, accurate, fast, and quantitative detection of the smut pathogen especially for asymptomatic seed cane or plants and evaluation of smut resistance of sugarcane genotypes.…”
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Experience with a Self-Management Education Program for Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study by Marília Costa Flora, Luísa Barros, Maria Isabel Dias da Costa Malheiro

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: The adolescents emphasized that the program was a learning tool and the expert patient’s view of their role emerges, highlighting modelling as a facilitator of learning and of the responsibility and commitment of the mentors. …”
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An Assessment of the Efficiency of Dust Regional Modelling to Predict Saharan Dust Transport Episodes by D. K. Papanastasiou, A. Poupkou, E. Katragkou, V. Amiridis, D. Melas, N. Mihalopoulos, S. Basart, C. Pérez, J. M. Baldasano

“…Dust regional modeling can be regarded as a useful tool for air quality managers when assessing compliance with air quality limit values.…”
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Standardization of Micropropagation for Four Hybrids of <i>Coffea arabica</i> Through Direct Somatic Embryogenesis by Marileydi Zuta-Puscan, Jegnes Benjamín Meléndez-Mori, Eyner Huaman-Huaman, Yoiner Kalin Lapiz-Culqui, Reyna Stefani Mego-Pérez, Manuel Oliva-Cruz

“…Direct somatic embryogenesis represents a fundamental tool for obtaining genetically homogeneous clones; however, its commercial scaling faces critical challenges at various stages of the process. …”
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High-resolution X-ray phase-contrast tomography of human placenta with different wavefront markers by Sara Savatović, Davis Laundon, Fabio De Marco, Mirko Riedel, Jörg U. Hammel, Madleen Busse, Murielle Salomé, Lorella Pascolo, Irene Zanette, Rohan M. Lewis, Julia Herzen, Pierre Thibault

“…The 3D virtual representation of placenta offers a valuable tool for analysing its intricate branching villous network and vascular structure, providing new insights into its complex architecture. …”
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Assessing Methods to Measure Stem Diameter at Breast Height with High Pulse Density Helicopter Laser Scanning by Matthew J. Sumnall, Ivan Raigosa-Garcia, David R. Carter, Timothy J. Albaugh, Otávio C. Campoe, Rafael A. Rubilar, Bart Alexander, Christopher W. Cohrs, Rachel L. Cook

“…HALS datasets can measure broad-scale forest plantations and reduce field efforts and should be considered an important tool for aiding in inventory creation and decision-making within forest management.…”
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High Spatiotemporal Near‐Infrared II Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging for Quantitative Detection of Clinical Tumor Margins by Zhen Chen, Linjian Huang, Duyang Gao, Zhouzhou Bao, Dehong Hu, Wei Zheng, Jing Chen, Jiuling Liao, Hairong Zheng, Zonghai Sheng

“…These findings underscore the potential of NIR‐II FLT imaging as a quantitative tool for guiding surgical tumor margin detection.…”
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