Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy performed in a morbidly obese patient with gastrointestinal stromal tumor: a case report and literature review by Kenkichi Hashimoto, Yoshihisa Sakaguchi, Sho Nambara, Kensuke Kudou, Eiji Kusumoto, Keiji Yoshinaga, Tetsuya Kusumoto, Koji Ikejiri

“…Weight loss was successful as his BMI was 21.0 kg/m2 at 3 months post-surgery. Conclusion We successfully performed LSG in a morbidly obese patient with a large GIST. …”
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Underwater Heritage documentation using photogrammetry: the CRAB system by B. Tanduo, E. Borgogno, F. Chiabrando, F. Gallitto, S. Manca, P. Maschio, A. Lingua

“…Over 1300 stereoscopic image pairs were acquired using a structured acquisition pattern. Post-processing included camera calibration, colour correction, and 3D model reconstruction using a standardised SfM (Structure from Motion) approach. …”
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Empowering Portable Age-Related Macular Degeneration Screening: Evaluation of a Deep Learning Algorithm for a Smartphone Fundus Camera by Ashish Sharma, Taraprasad Das, Bryan Ong, Florian Mickael Savoy, Divya Parthasarathy Rao, Jun Kai Toh, Anand Sivaraman

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Comparison of arterial spin labeled MRI (ASL MRI) between ADHD and control group (ages of 6–12) by You Bin Lim, Huijin Song, Hyunjoo Lee, Seungbee Lim, Seo Young Kwon, Jeeyoung Chun, Sujin Kim, Ceren Tosun, Kyung Seu Yoon, Chul-Ho Sohn, Bung-Nyun Kim

“…These age-specific differences suggest variations in ADHD-related domains during brain development post age 6–7.…”
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Endoscopic Removal of Acute Traumatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage by I. M. Godkov, A. E. Talypov, V. V. Krylov, A. A. Grin, V. G. Dashyan, M. Yu. Savvin

“…There were no complications during surgery nor in post-operative period. Patients were discharged from hospital after 8-21 days.…”
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Spatial transmission of resilience loss in deltaic dynamic systems by Yajun Wang, Jianliang Lin, Yu Yan, Zhenzhong Zeng, Xiaoye Liu, Shuxian Wang, Zhenyan She, Zeqin Huang, Pengnan Sun, Tongtiegang Zhao, Kairong Lin, Giovanni Coco, Huayang Cai

“…Here we define water level resilience as the rate of water level recovery post-hydrodynamic disturbances. We quantify resilience trends using autocorrelation and propose a high-dimensional resilience transmission method based on a vine Copula model to estimate the spatial propagation of resilience loss across subsystems. …”
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The Effect of Piracetam Administration on Cerebral Palsy Prevention in Rat Fetuses Born To Pregnant Rats by Determining Bdnf Levels in Brain Tissue by Dudy Aldiansyah, Sarma Nursani Lumbanraja, Khairul Putra Surbakti, Isti Ilmiati Fujiati, Agus Sulistyono

“…In this experimental study with a post-test-only control group design, a rat model of cerebral palsy was established by injecting pregnant rats with LPS on gestation days 15, 17, and 19; piracetam was administered orally on day 10.5. …”
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Global insights into overactive bladder management: A survey of physician preferences and practices by Omer Anis, Mikolaj Przydacz, Tyler Trump, Saar Anis, Howard B. Goldman

“…Fellowship training significantly impacted the timing of follow-ups, with fellowship-trained physicians more likely to see patients at 4 weeks post-treatment. Key barriers to advanced therapies included patient resistance to implantable devices (65.8%) and limited neuromodulation training (27.9%). …”
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The effect of 12-week combined balance and plyometric training on dynamic balance and lower extremity injury risk in college dancers by Yuqi Yan, Park Seoyoung, Heo Seomyeong, Yi Zhao

“…Lower extremity injury risk was evaluated using the Limb Symmetry Index (LSI) and Center of Pressure (COP) measurements, pre- and post-intervention.ResultsThe BP group showed significant improvements in dynamic balance compared to the PL group, with a reduction in DPSI values (DF-DPSI: p < 0.001, partial η2 = 0.625; DL-DPSI: p < 0.001, partial η2 = 0.559). …”
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Cervical cancer prevention program in Nepal: a ‘training of trainers’ approach by Samantha Batman, Madan Piya, Sandhya Chapagain, Poonam Lama, Pabitra Maharjan, Binod Aryal, Maya Neupane, Shashwat Pariyar, Natacha Phoolcharoen, Vanessa Eaton, Vanessa Sarchet, Megan Kremzier, Jenny Carns, Rebecca Richards-Kortum, Ellen Baker, Melissa Lopez Varon, Mila Pontremoli Salcedo, Jessica Milan, Kathleen Schmeler, Jitendra Pariyar

“…Participants completed pre- and post-course knowledge assessments. The trainings were supplemented by the creation of a new Project ECHO® (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) telementoring hub at Cancer Care Nepal. …”
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Automatic magnetic resonance imaging series labelling for large repositories by Armando Gomis-Maya, Leonor Cerdá-Alberich, Diana Veiga-Canuto, Salvatore Claudio-Fanni, Amadeo Ten-Steve, Gloria Ribas-Despuig, Pedro José Mallol-Roselló, Joan Vila-Frances, Luis Marti-Bonmati

“…These results open the door to the automatic application of image post-processing and deep learning algorithms after accurate labeling, minimizing human intervention. …”
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Integrating anaerobic digestate effluent into microalgal systems for renewable biomass and wastewater treatment: Effects of dilution, C/N ratio, and growth modelling by Dhomas Indiwara Prana Jhouhanggir, Ambar Pertiwiningrum, Nanung Agus Fitriyanto, Eko Agus Suyono

“…This mixture supported optimal initial growth, indicating ADE’s viability as a nutrient source. Post-acclimatisation, three ADE dilution treatments established distinct C/N ratios: P1 (8.24 ± 1.32), P2 (6.47 ± 1.15), and P3 (4.39 ± 0.41), with P0 (Walne medium) as control. …”
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Different management methods for tunnel abscess in tunneled cuffed catheters with catheter-related bloodstream infections and central venous stenosis: two case reports by Yafei Bai, Chunli Wang, Mingzhi Xu, Hong Li, Na An, Ruman Chen

“…A staged management protocol (infection control → NCC transition → endovascular salvage) effectively addresses complex TCC infections with concurrent CVS, mitigates post-removal vascular injury, and enhances reinsertion success. …”
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Overexpression of Akt1 enhances adipogenesis and leads to lipoma formation in zebrafish. by Che-Yu Chu, Chi-Fang Chen, R Samuel Rajendran, Chia-Ning Shen, Te-Hao Chen, Chueh-Chuan Yen, Chih-Kuang Chuang, Dar-Shong Lin, Chung-Der Hsiao

“…During the embryonic to larval transitory phase, the specific over expression of myrAkt1 in skin can promote hypertrophic and hyperplastic growth. From 21 hour post-fertilization (hpf) onwards, myrAkt1 transgene was ectopically expressed in several mesenchymal derived tissues. …”
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Use of a Personalised Early Warning Decision Support System for Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Results of the “Predict & Prevent” Phase III Trial by Eleni Gkini, Rajnikant L. Mehta, Sarah Tearne, Lucy Doos, Sue Jowett, Nicola Gale, Alice M. Turner

“…The primary outcome was number of hospital admissions for AECOPD at 12 months post-randomisation (intention to treat).Results Ninety (11%) of 789 screened patients were enrolled. …”
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Dry Eye Disease Management Via Technological Methods: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis by Dror Ben Ephraim Noyman, Clara C. Chan, Joshua C. Teichman, Itamar Arbel, Or Yosefi, Ruth Lapid-Gortzak, Michael Mimouni, Margarita Safir

“…Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating technological interventions for DED with outcome measures for tear secretion, meibomian gland quality, tear break-up time (TBUT), corneal surface health, and symptom scores at 1–2 months post-treatment were included. Data extraction followed PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Acute Myocardial Infarction Due to Spontaneous Coronary Dissection in Pregnancy: A Case Report and Management Considerations by Hrebenyk M, Komorovsky R, Zhehestovska D, Oryshchyn L, Kotsyuba O, Zelenenka L

“…Follow-up evaluation one year post-intervention showed overall improvement, with only minor residual sequelae, including mildly reduced left ventricular function and subtle electrocardiographic changes. …”
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Divergent Bird Diversity Patterns Among Four Airports in the Same Bioregion: Assessing Local‐Scale Drivers of Bird Community Assembly by Wan Chen, Caiqian Sun, Yuanyuan Cai, Hang Zhang, Weiya Qian, Peng Li, Xinglong Huang, Qing Chang, Chaochao Hu

“…While Nanjing Lukou International Airport recorded markedly higher species richness (125 species; p < 0.01 based on post hoc tests), the other three airports formed a distinct group with consistently lower diversity levels. …”
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Evaulation of varicocelectomy efficacy in primary and secondary infertile men by F. A. Akilov, Sh. T. Muxtarov, A. B. Shomarufov, Sh. A. Abbosov, Sh. I. Giyasov, D. H. Mirkhamidov, Sh. X. Gulomov

“…We also revealed discrepancy between groups in correlation ratio (r) between initial and post-surgical percentage of progressive motile sperm.   …”
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The NavINST Dataset for Multi-Sensor Autonomous Navigation by Paulo Ricardo Marques De Araujo, Eslam Mounier, Qamar Bader, Emma Dawson, Shaza I. Kaoud Abdelaziz, Ahmed Zekry, Mohamed Elhabiby, Aboelmagd Noureldin

“…The dataset also includes forward speed measurements derived from the vehicle&#x2019;s odometer, along with accurately post-processed high-end GNSS/IMU data, providing precise ground truth positioning and navigation information. …”
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