Investigating artificial intelligence in predicting and evaluating sperm and embryo quality in the in vitro fertilization (IVF): a systematic review by Shahrzad kaveh, Aida Ghaffari, Solmaz Sohrabei

“…Two studies used neural networks for successful treatment prediction, and eight employed ML methods such as NB, SVM, and RF, with an average AUC of 0.91. …”
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Variable Selection for Multivariate Failure Time Data via Regularized Sparse-Input Neural Network by Bin Luo, Susan Halabi

“…Simulation studies demonstrate that the proposed methods yield superior variable selection and predictive performance compared to traditional and outcome-specific approaches, while remaining robust to violations of the common predictor assumption. …”
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The impact of grassland ecological compensation policy on overgrazing behavior of herdsmen with non-pastoral employment: evidence from Inner Mongolia, China by Wenjie Ouyang, Fang Ju, Jiali Han, Zhiyi Gai, Bao Zhang

“…Addressing this question will provide a scientific foundation for the sustainable development of grassland pastoral areas.MethodsUtilizing data from 542 herdsmen in the pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia, this paper employs a double difference model to analyze the impact of the GECP on the overgrazing behavior of herdsmen with non-pastoral employment.ResultsThe research findings indicate that: (1) The GECP exacerbates overgrazing behavior among full-time pastoral herdsmen (PH1 herdsmen) and those with non-pastoral employment at low levels (PH2 herdsmen), while it mitigates such behavior among herdsmen with non-pastoral employment at high levels (PH3 herdsmen); (2) Non-pastoral employment significantly enhances the inhibitory effects of the GECP on herdsmen’s overgrazing behavior; (3) The influence of grassland rent-in and barn feeding on herdsmen’s overgrazing behavior varies according to the levels of non-pastoral employment among herdsmen.DiscussionTherefore, this paper suggests that the government should continue to optimize the policy, along with differentiated subsidy methods and content. …”
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Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease (CCLD): A Concise Review of the Recent Literature by Michael Rafla, Peilong Yang, Ayman Mostafa

“…Recent trends favor combining techniques, such as TPLO with lateral fabellar sutures or arthroscopy with TPLO, to optimize outcomes. Intra-articular techniques, while promising, may face challenges related to graft choice and tunnel placement. …”
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Machine learning-based predictive analysis of energy efficiency factors necessary for the HIFU treatment of adenomyosis by Ziyan Liu, Ziyi Liu, Yuan Wang, Xiyao Wan, Xiaohua Huang

“…Predictive features were selected using minimum redundancy maximum relevance (MRMR) and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) methods, and two joint—based on decision tree and random forest algorithms—models were developed for EEF prediction.ResultsThe decision tree model achieved a mean absolute error (MAE) of 8.095 on the test set, while the random forest model exhibited an MAE of 8.231. …”
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Estimating the Risk of Lower Extremity Complications in Adults Newly Diagnosed With Diabetic Polyneuropathy: Retrospective Cohort Study by Alyce S Adams, Catherine Lee, Gabriel Escobar, Elizabeth A Bayliss, Brian Callaghan, Michael Horberg, Julie A Schmittdiel, Connie Trinacty, Lisa K Gilliam, Eileen Kim, Nima S Hejazi, Lin Ma, Romain Neugebauer

“… Abstract BackgroundDiabetes-related lower extremity complications, such as foot ulceration and amputation, are on the rise, currently affecting nearly 131 million people worldwide. Methods for early detection of individuals at high risk remain elusive. …”
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Removing metals concentration in water and common carp using sheet type adsorbent reared in modified aquarium by N.D. Takarina, N. Matsue, E. Johan, A. Adiwibowo

“…Copper removal in water ranged from 49.12 to 55.56 percent, while removal in carp ranged from 8.08 to 52.33 percent. …”
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Analysis of factors influencing the treatment burden in patients with chronic diseases complicated with psoriasis vulgaris by XU Junfang, QIN Yao, CAO Shuo, CHEN Xuemei

“…[Objective] To investigate the current status and influencing factors of treatment burden in patients with psoriasis vulgaris and chronic diseases, providing a basis for optimizing diagnostic and treatment strategies. [Methods] A total of 158 patients with psoriasis vulgaris and chronic diseases treated at Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University from March 2022 to March 2024, were included in this study. …”
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CO39 | Artificial intelligence in hemophilia management: challenging the need for experts

“…The integration of AI into clinical practice should be carefully assessed to ensure optimal patient outcomes while preserving the irreplaceable experience and judgment of medical specialists.   …”
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Evaluation of 3D printed nano-modified resin shear bond strength on titanium surfaces (an in-vitro study) by Noha Sabry ElMalah, Yomna Ibrahim, Dawlat Mostafa

“…Abstract Background Interim restorations are crucial in dental implant procedures as they ensure patient’s comfort, maintain esthetic appearance, and restore function during the healing process. Optimizing retention of these restorations ensures their long-term success. …”
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The P Balasubramaniam Award-2024 Singapore Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting Award: Novel artificial intelligence algorithm for soft tissue balancing and bone cuts... by Matthew Song Peng Ng, Ryan Wai Keong Loke, Melvin Kian Loong Tan, Yau Hong Ng, Zi Qiang Glen Liau

“…We aim to demonstrate the effectiveness of our novel algorithm in terms of accuracy and surgical duration. Methods We developed a novel AI computational algorithm to optimize rTKA implant positioning in three-dimensional space. …”
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Clinical performance and cost-effectiveness of low-shrinkage giomer resin composite versus resin-modified glass ionomer in cervical carious lesions: a 12-month randomized controlle... by Menna El Ghamrawy, Dina Kamal, Heba Hamza

“…Participants and methods A total of 56 class V cavities were randomly assigned to two groups (n = 28). …”
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Unveiling the perfect workout: exercise modalities and dosages to ameliorate adipokine dysregulation in individuals with overweight and obesity: a systematic review with pairwise,... by Hai Wang, Hao Wang, Enyan Zhan, Xiaodong Liu

“…For leptin levels, COM was the most effective intervention (SMD = −0.99, 95% CrI: −1.48 to −0.51; SUCRA = 84%), followed by AE and HIIT, while RT did not demonstrate a statistically significant effect. …”
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REPARATION SYSTEM GENES: POPULATION DIFFERENCES IN HEREDITARY OVARIAN AND BREAST CANCER DETERMINED BY NEXT-GENERATION SEQUENCING by O. I. Brovkina, M. G. Gordiev, R. F. Enikeev, M. O. Druzhkov, L. Kh. Shigapova, E. I. Shagimardanova, O. А. Gusev, V. V. Kosiy, D. S. Khodyrev, A. G. Kedrova, R. Sh. Khasanov, A. G. Nikitin

“…Moreover, these mutations are common in Slavic population while in other populations they are rare or altogether absent.The study objective is to perform a population analysis of mutations in the reparation system genes which must be considered during chemotherapy prescription.Materials and methods. …”
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Response of Water-Sediment Structure to Three-dimensional Baroclinic Effects in Yangtze River Estuary by ZHU Xian-bo, LU Chuan-teng, LUO Xiao-feng, ZHANG Gong-jin

“…To isolate and quantify the baroclinic effects, a baseline scenario and a baroclinicity-off scenario were designed (in which the baroclinic term induced by density gradients was artificially disabled, while maintaining identical topography, tides, runoff, and sediment parameters). …”
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Identification of candidate cardiomyopathy modifier genes through genome sequencing and RNA profiling by Malene E. Lindholm, Sarah Abramowitz, Sarah Abramowitz, Daryl M. Waggott, Megan E. Grove, Frederick E. Dewey, Frederick E. Dewey, Cuiping Pan, Aleksandra Pavlovic, Ching Shang, Yong Huang, Leore Bensabath, Rachel L. Goldfeder, Pablo Cordero, Ayca Erbilgin, Ayca Erbilgin, James R. Priest, James R. Priest, Hassan Chaib, Megan J. Puckelwartz, Sharlene M. Day, Elizabeth M. McNally, Thomas Cappola, Gerald W. Dorn, Euan A. Ashley, Euan A. Ashley, Euan A. Ashley, Euan A. Ashley, Matthew T. Wheeler, Matthew T. Wheeler

“…The genome sequences were annotated with a custom pipeline optimized for cardiovascular gene variant detection. …”
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A Four-Year Retrospective Study on Epidemiology, Bacteriology, and Antimicrobial Resistance of Bacterial Isolates from Burn Wounds in a Tertiary Care Hospital by Shagufta Roohi1, Anjum Ara Mir1*, Tufail Ahmed1, Fakhri-Zehra Khaja1, Tabish Qayoom1, Nargis Bali1

“…Understanding of the prevalent bacterial etiologies and their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns within a healthcare facility is crucial for optimizing management strategies. Methods: This retrospective descriptive study was conducted over a four-year period at the Department of Microbiology in a tertiary care facility. …”
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Annealing Effect After RF (Radio Frequency) Sintering of Dental Zirconia Block with Dramatically Reduced Sintering Time: Experimental Study by Eun-Sung Choi, Je-Hoon Lee, Jung-Hyun Park, Ji-Hwan Kim

“…This study aimed to investigate the effects of annealing on RF-sintered zirconia and provide empirical evidence supporting its role in optimizing sintering outcomes. <b>Methods:</b> A custom-built RF induction sintering furnace was utilized to process zirconia specimens under various annealing conditions (temperature range, annealing time). …”
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Spatiotemporal evolution and coupling coordination of multi-objective and multi-dimensional water resources carrying capacity by Zhaoyang Li, Lei Cao, Shuxia Wang, Zhenxin Liu, Mingqian Ma

“…Using an integrated entropy weight method (EWM)-the technique for order preference by similarity to an ideal solution method (TOPSIS)-the Adversarial Interpretive Structure Modeling (AISM) method, the temporal evolution and spatial differentiation of WRCC in ten counties from 2000 to 2020 were assessed. …”
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Diabetes management during and after Ramadan among pregnant women in Saudi Arabia: exploring self-efficacy, self-care, and glycemic control by Omar Mohammed Alamri, António Raposo, Ayoub Ali Alshaikh, Hani A. Alfheeaid, Ali Mohammed Alamri, Mohammed Abdullah Alasmri, Nada Mohammed Alwubayran, Ahmed Khaled Shukri, Thamer Alslamah, Najla A. Albaridi, Md Faruque Ahmad, Abdullah Y. Otayf, Ariana Saraiva, Ariana Saraiva, Najim Z. Alshahrani

“…Medical education was linked to higher self-care scores (p &lt; 0.001), while trial fasting improved self-efficacy (p = 0.001). …”
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