Prognostic value of left atrioventricular coupling index assessed by 3D echocardiography in patients with chronic kidney disease and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction by Weiyi Zhang, Xin Liu

“…Abstract Objective To evaluate the prognostic value of three-dimensional echocardiography-derived left atrioventricular coupling index (LACI) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and concomitant heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Methods An analysis of 108 patients with CKD combined with HFpEF was conducted. …”
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Improving the technology of apple-pectin paste production by A. V. Satibalov, Z. A. Ivanova, F. H. Thazeplova, L. H. Nagudova

“…The goal of the research was to determine the optimal modes of processing apple pomace into puree products, allowing to achieve the maximum content of pectin substances.The methods. …”
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Real-Time Object Detector for Medical Diagnostics (RTMDet): A High-Performance Deep Learning Model for Brain Tumor Diagnosis by Sanjar Bakhtiyorov, Sabina Umirzakova, Musabek Musaev, Akmalbek Abdusalomov, Taeg Keun Whangbo

“…Methods: The RTMDet model incorporates novel depthwise convolutional blocks designed to reduce computational load while maintaining diagnostic precision. …”
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Visual outcomes in patients with meningiomas compressing optic nerve by David Krahulik, Filip Blazek, Martin Hampl, Lumir Hrabalek, Jan Krahulik, Marta Karhanova

“…Although postoperative visual function did not significantly correlate with tumor size, location, or duration of preoperative symptoms, patients with shorter impairment durations demonstrated better postoperative recovery.ConclusionThe duration of preoperative visual impairment is a critical predictor of visual outcomes, supporting early surgical intervention for optic nerve–compressing meningiomas. While tumor size and location did not directly influence recovery, further investigation into tumor-anatomy relationships is warranted to optimize visual prognosis.…”
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Enhancing Youth Cricket Performance: Insights From Field-Based Assessments of Strength, Endurance, and Agility by Basavaraj Motimath, Mansoor Pasha A

“…Background The physical demands of cricket, particularly in youth players, encompass critical components of strength, endurance, and agility, which are essential for optimal performance and maintaining competitive success. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Surgical Techniques for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Prospective Analysis by Mohammed Shahid, H D Bharath, V M Srujan, Aravind J Devendrappa, Hiranya Kumar

“…Introduction: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common in active individuals and athletes, necessitating effective surgical interventions for optimal recovery. There are various techniques available for ACL reconstruction. …”
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Comparison of Concurrent and Same-Day Balance Measurement Approaches in a Large Sample of Uninjured Collegiate Athletes by Jessica Saalfield, Kelsey L. Piersol, Robert Monaco, Jason Womack, Scott A Weismiller, Carrie Esopenko, Sabrina M Todaro, Fiona N Conway, Kyle Brostrand, Jennifer F. Buckman

“… # Study Design Cross-sectional. # Methods Five hundred and thirty uninjured collegiate athletes were tested using the C3Logix app, which computes ellipsoid volume as a measure of postural stability during the six standard BESS conditions, while concurrently, errors were manually counted during each condition per standard BESS protocols. …”
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ANALYSIS OF FACTORS RELATING TO NURSES' COMPLIANCE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SURGICAL SAFETY CHECKLIST IN WEST KALIMANTAN by Putra Ardhana, Suriadi Jais, Lidia Hastuti, Haryanto, Dedi Damhudi

“… Background: Hospitals as health institutions play an important role in providing optimal health services, including surgical procedures, which are susceptible to the risk of complications and death. …”
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of detecting galactomannan in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid for diagnosing invasive aspergillosis. by Mingxiang Zou, Lanhua Tang, Shushan Zhao, Zijin Zhao, Luyao Chen, Peng Chen, Zebing Huang, Jun Li, Lizhang Chen, Xuegong Fan

“…Compared with cutoff value of 0.5, it has higher DOR, SPE and PLR, and similar SEN and NLR with cutoff value of 1.0, which indicated the optimal cutoff value might be 1.0. Compared with BAL-GM, serum GM has a lower SEN and higher SPE, while PCR displays a lower SEN and a similar SPE.…”
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Evaluating model generalization for cow detection in free-stall barn settings: Insights from the COw LOcalization (COLO) dataset by Mautushi Das, Gonzalo Ferreira, C.P. James Chen

“…Future work should focus on adaptive methods and advanced data augmentation to improve generalization and robustness. …”
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Pediatric sequential organ failure assessment for predicting outcomes in ECMO-bridged pediatric heart transplant recipients: experience from the largest pediatric heart transplant... by Wang-zi Li, Xian-ming Zhou, Wei Su, Cheng Zhou, Guo-hua Wang, Jia-wei Shi, Nian-guo Dong

“…These findings warrant prospective validation to optimize bridging strategies.…”
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Network relationships among depressive symptoms, sleep quality, and frailty in Chinese older adults: an undirected and bayesian network analysis by Jia Fang, Wenwen Wu, Chen Yang, Ni Zhang, Yibo Wu, Meifen Zhang

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2022 among 3,924 Chinese adults aged ≥ 60 years. …”
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Integration of smart sensors and IOT in precision agriculture: trends, challenges and future prospectives by Sheikh Mansoor, Shahzad Iqbal, Simona M. Popescu, Song Lim Kim, Yong Suk Chung, Jeong-Ho Baek

“…Traditional farming methods, effective for generations, struggle to meet rising global food demands due to limitations in productivity, efficiency, and sustainability amid climate change and resource scarcity. …”
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Deepmol: an automated machine and deep learning framework for computational chemistry by João Correia, João Capela, Miguel Rocha

“…DeepMol rapidly and automatically identifies the most effective data representation, pre-processing methods and model configurations for a specific molecular property/activity prediction problem. …”
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Analysis of the patients' quality of life after radical cystectomy with the orthotopic neobladder or ileal conduit formation by S. V. Kotov, A. L. Khachatryan, D. P. Kotova, A. K. Zhuravleva, Sh. M. Sargsyan, D. M. Magomedov

“…Orthotopic neobladder or ileal conduit are the most optimal and common methods of intestinal urine diversion. …”
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Patterns of inflammation and immune activation by coreceptor use in people living with HIV-1 by Francisco Xavier Guerra-Castillo, Francisco Xavier Guerra-Castillo, Sandra Pinto-Cardoso, Santiago Ávila-Ríos, Monserrat Chávez-Torres, Amy Peralta-Prado, Carolina González-Torres, Javier Gaytán-Cervantes, Brenda Requena-Benitez, Dafne Díaz-Rivera, Carmen Alaez-Verson, María Concepción Hernández-García, Vilma Carolina Bekker-Méndez

“…X4-tropic HIV-1 is predominantly observed in the late stage of infection, when the immune environment characterized by chronic activation is optimal for their replication. The aim of this study was to determine viral tropism in late HIV presenters and who have not previously received treatment in Mexico City and its relationship with markers of chronic immune activation.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted on 122 people living with HIV (PLWH) recruited from two public health services. …”
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Ligation of the Pancreatic Stump With Quantified Force During Distal Pancreatectomy for Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula: Protocol for a Single-Center Nonrandomized Controlled Clin... by Lufeng Chang, Jiongxin Xiong, Ming Yang, Yuxin Yang, Tao Peng, Tao Yin, Heshui Wu, Shanmiao Gou

“…The management of the pancreatic stump is one of the key factors influencing the occurrence of postoperative pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy, but the optimal management approach remains debatable. The main methods for pancreatic stump closure include manual suturing and stapler closure. …”
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Feasibility study of “double-low” scanning protocol combined with artificial intelligence iterative reconstruction algorithm for abdominal computed tomography enhancement in patien... by Mei-Tong Ji, Ren-Ren Wang, Qi Wang, Han-Shuo Li, Yong-Xia Zhao

“…Karl 3D level 5 was the optimal algorithm level for group A, while AIIR level 4 was the optimal algorithm level for group B. …”
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CHALLENGES IN CHOICE OF THE TREATMENT STRATEGY FOR PATIENTS WITH RECURRENT PSEUDOMYXOMA PERITONEI by A. G. Abdullaev, М. M. Davydov, N. A. Коzlov

“…However, the frequency of recurrences of peritoneal pseudomyxoma after optimal cytoreduction can reach 80–90 % in the first 2 years.The purpose of the study was to analyze the results of combined therapy (cytoreductive surgery and hypothermic intraperitoneal chemoperfusion) in patients with recurrent pseudomyxoma peritonei, who previously underwent cytoreductive surgery.Material and Methods. …”
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Is 2 h of Hypothermic Machine Perfusion for Pancreas Preservation Effective in Improving Graft Reperfusion? by Benoit Mesnard, MD, Christophe Masset, MD, PhD, Etohan Ogbemudia, MD, PhD, Sarah Bruneau, PhD, Mohamed Elzawahry, MD, Stéphanie Le Bas-Bernardet, PhD, David Minault, Jeremy Hervouet, Diego Cantarovich, MD, PhD, Jérôme Rigaud, MD, PhD, Lionel Badet, MD, PhD, Peter Friend, MD, PhD, Rutger Ploeg, MD, PhD, Gilles Blancho, MD, PhD, James Hunter, MD, PhD, Thomas Prudhomme, MD, Julien Branchereau, MD, PhD

“…A short period of HMP could optimize the pancreas for reperfusion while minimizing the side effects related to perfusion. …”
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