A Review of Enhancement Techniques for Cone Beam Computed Tomography Images by Hassn Mazin Al-alaaf, Mohammed Sabah Jarjees

“…This paper presents a comprehensive review of image processing techniques employed to enhance the quality of CBCT images, addressing the challenges posed by acquisition hardware and image reconstruction algorithms. The review covers a range of preprocessing and post-processing methods, including denoising, artifact correction, and resolution improvement techniques. …”
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Exploration of heterogeneity of treatment effects across exercise-based interventions for knee osteoarthritis by Paul A. Dennis, Livia Anderson, Cynthia J. Coffman, Sara Webb, Kelli D. Allen

“…Objective: Variability exists in the degree of improvement patients experience following exercise-based interventions (EBIs) for knee osteoarthritis (KOA), but understanding of this heterogeneity is limited. …”
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Evaluating the Accuracy and Reliability of Real-World Digital Mobility Outcomes in Older Adults After Hip Fracture: Cross-Sectional Observational Study by Martin A Berge, Anisoara Paraschiv-Ionescu, Cameron Kirk, Arne Küderle, Encarna Micó-Amigo, Clemens Becker, Andrea Cereatti, Silvia Del Din, Monika Engdal, Judith Garcia-Aymerich, Karoline B Grønvik, Clint Hansen, Jeffrey M Hausdorff, Jorunn L Helbostad, Carl-Philipp Jansen, Lars Gunnar Johnsen, Jochen Klenk, Sarah Koch, Walter Maetzler, Dimitrios Megaritis, Arne Müller, Lynn Rochester, Lars Schwickert, Kristin Taraldsen, Beatrix Vereijken

“…Accuracy and reliability of most DMOs improved when excluding WBs of <10 seconds and were higher for WBs of >30 seconds than for WBs of 10 to 30 seconds and for participants with higher physical function. …”
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Machine learning for detection of diffusion abnormalities-related respiratory changes among normal, overweight, and obese individuals based on BMI and pulmonary ventilation paramet... by Xin-Yue Song, Xin-Peng Xie, Wen-Jing Xu, Yu-Jia Cao, Bin-Miao Liang

“…We evaluated the effectiveness of various supervised ML algorithms and identified the optimal configurations for these applications. …”
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HOW I TREAT PH+ ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA by Robin Foà

“…I have been asked to cover ‘How I Treat Ph+ALL’, which more appropriately should be ‘How Should I Treat Ph+ LL’ Based on the 25-year experience gathered through the GIMEMA trials, the optimal algorithm should be: i) Identify the presence of the BCR/ABL gene lesion within one week from diagnosis; ii) During this time treat patients with steroids; iii) Start induction with dasatinib or ponatinib plus steroids, with no systemic chemotherapy; iv) CNS prophylaxis should be carried out; v) MRD should be monitored molecularly at given timepoints; vi) After induction, all patients should be consolidated with multiple cycles of blinatumomab (up to 5 in our protocols); vii) TKI should not be stopped. …”
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A Distributed Collaborative Navigation Strategy Based on Adaptive Extended Kalman Filter Integrated Positioning and Model Predictive Control for Global Navigation Satellite System/... by Wanqiang Chen, Yunpeng Jing, Shuo Zhao, Lei Yan, Quancheng Liu, Zichang He

“…This framework predicts and optimizes each robot’s kinematic model, thereby improving the system’s collaborative operations and dynamic decision-making capabilities. …”
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The application of blockchain with a comparative approach and its impact on risk, flexibility and internal control evaluation by mohammadsadegh aminipoor, HamidReza GholamniaRoshan, azadeh kiapour, Iman Dadashi

“…Overall, blockchain can help improve risk, flexibility and internal control assessment. …”
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Diabetes mellitus in the Russian Federation: dynamics of epidemiological indicators according to the Federal Register of Diabetes Mellitus for the period 2010–2022 by I. I. Dedov, M. V. Shestakova, O. K. Vikulova, A. V. Zheleznyakova, M. A. Isakov, D. V. Sazonova, N. G. Mokrysheva

“…The information-analytical system FDR is a key tool for systematizing the most important epidemiological and clinical characteristics of DM based on data from real clinical practice, which allows optimizing the algorithm of patient management and improving the quality of care for diabetes.…”
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Beyond the current state of just-in-time adaptive interventions in mental health: a qualitative systematic review by Claire R. van Genugten, Claire R. van Genugten, Melissa S. Y. Thong, Melissa S. Y. Thong, Melissa S. Y. Thong, Wouter van Ballegooijen, Wouter van Ballegooijen, Wouter van Ballegooijen, Annet M. Kleiboer, Annet M. Kleiboer, Donna Spruijt-Metz, Arnout C. Smit, Mirjam A. G. Sprangers, Mirjam A. G. Sprangers, Yannik Terhorst, Yannik Terhorst, Heleen Riper, Heleen Riper, Heleen Riper

“…Regarding the current state of studies, initial findings on usability, feasibility, and effectiveness appear positive.ConclusionsJITAIs for mental health are still in their early stages of development, with opportunities for improvement in both development and testing. For future development, it is recommended that developers utilize complex analytical techniques that can handle real-or near-time data such as machine learning, passive monitoring, and conduct further research into empirical-based decision rules and points for optimization in terms of enhanced effectiveness and user-engagement.…”
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Machine Learning-Driven Prediction of One-Year Readmission in HFrEF Patients: The Key Role of Inflammation by Ma F, Hu Y, Han P, Qiu Y, Liu Y, Ren J

“…Integrating such models into clinical practice could improve risk stratification, reduce readmissions, and enhancing patient outcomes.Keywords: HFrEF, readmission, prediction model, machine learning…”
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Real-time mobile broadband quality of service prediction using AI-driven customer-centric approach by Ayokunle A. Akinlabi, Folasade M. Dahunsi, Jide J. Popoola, Lawrence B. Okegbemi

“…Three (3) classification algorithms including Random Forest (RF), Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) were trained using the QoS dataset and then evaluated in order to determine the most effective model based on certain evaluation metrics – accuracy, precision, F1-Score and recall. …”
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Breast lesion classification via colorized mammograms and transfer learning in a novel CAD framework by Abbas Ali Hussein, Morteza Valizadeh, Mehdi Chehel Amirani, Sedighe Mirbolouk

“…A variety of techniques are implemented in the pre-processing section to minimize noise and improve image perception; however, the most challenging methodology is the application of creative techniques to adjust pixels’ intensity values in mammography images using a data-driven transfer function derived from tumor intensity histograms. …”
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Linking Animal Feed Formulation to Milk Quantity, Quality, and Animal Health Through Data-Driven Decision-Making by Oreofeoluwa A. Akintan, Kifle G. Gebremedhin, Daniel Dooyum Uyeh

“…However, despite its potential, the widespread adoption of data-driven feed formulation faces challenges such as data quality, technological limitations, and industry resistance, mostly disjointed processes. The objectives of this review are: (i) to explore the current advancements and challenges of data-driven decision-making in feed formulation, focusing on its connection to milk quantity and quality, and (ii) to highlight how this optimized feed formulation strategy improves sustainable dairy production.…”
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DAF-Net: Dual-Aperture Feature Fusion Network for Aircraft Detection on Complex-Valued SAR Image by Qingbiao Meng, Youming Wu, Yuxi Suo, Tian Miao, Qingyang Ke, Xin Gao, Xian Sun

“…Aircraft detection in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images plays a crucial role in supporting essential tasks, such as airport management and airspace monitoring. Most of the existing SAR aircraft detection algorithms are predominantly designed based on the scattering characteristics of full-aperture images, which provide high-resolution and rich detail information. …”
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Current status and outlook of UWB radar personnel localization for mine rescue by ZHENG Xuezhao, MA Jiawen, HUANG Yuan, LI Qiang, REN Jing, LIU Yu

“…Future research directions of UWB radar personnel localization technology for mine rescue operations are proposed: ① optimizing the UWB radar localization system by constructing cross-modal information fusion models and developing highly adaptive signal processing methods to enhance the system's adaptability to post-mining disaster environments; ② improving the applicability of combined static and dynamic target localization by developing hybrid localization algorithms that integrate Bayesian networks or deep belief networks to fuse static and dynamic target features and establishing state-switching-based comprehensive models; ③ improving UWB radar echo processing algorithms, combining adaptive beamforming technology, Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) technology, and optimized K-means++ or entropy-based hierarchical analysis algorithms, effectively distinguishing multi-target position information, and validating their adaptability and reliability in complex environments through extensive simulation experiments.…”
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Machine Learning-Based Interpretable Screening for Osteoporosis in Tuberculosis Spondylitis Patients Using Blood Test Data: Development and External Validation of a Novel Web-Based... by Yasin P, Ding L, Mamat M, Guo W, Song X

“…Multiple machine learning (ML) algorithms, including logistic regression, random forest, and XGBoost, were trained and optimized using nested cross-validation and hyperparameter tuning. …”
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Machine learning-based prediction of carotid intima–media thickness progression: a three-year prospective cohort study by An Zhou, Kui Chen, Kui Chen, Yonghui Wei, Qu Ye, Qu Ye, Yuanming Xiao, Rong Shi, Jiangang Wang, Wei-Dong Li

“…Baseline CIMT, absolute monocyte count, sex, age, and LDL-C were identified as the most influential predictors. After Platt scaling, the calibration improved significantly across all the models. …”
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Characterization of immune microenvironment associated with medulloblastoma metastasis based on explainable machine learning by Fengmao Zhao, Xiangjun Liu, Jingang Gui, Hailang Sun, Nan Zhang, Yun Peng, Ming Ge, Wei Wang

“…Methods ML models were constructed and validated to predict prognosis and metastasis in MB patients. Eight algorithms were evaluated, and the optimal model was selected. …”
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Construction and Validation of a Machine Learning-Based Risk Prediction Model for Sleep Quality in Patients with OSA by Tong Y, Wen K, Li E, Ai F, Tang P, Wen H, Guo B

“…Yangyang Tong,1 Kuo Wen,2 Enguang Li,3 Fangzhu Ai,4 Ping Tang,5 Hongjuan Wen,3 Botang Guo5 1Department of Pulmonary Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, People’s Republic of China; 2College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, People’s Republic of China; 3College of Health Management, Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, People’s Republic of China; 4School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning Province, 121000, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of General Practice, the Affiliated Luohu Hospital of Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, 518001, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Botang Guo, Department of General Practice, The Affiliated Luohu Hospital of Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, 518001, People’s Republic of China, Email hmugbt@hrbmu.edu.cn Hongjuan Wen, College of Health Management, Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, People’s Republic of China, Email wenhongjuan2004@163.comObjective: The aim of this study was to establish a risk prediction model for sleep quality in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) based on machine learning algorithms with optimal predictive performance.Methods: A total of 400 OSA patients were included in this study. …”
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‘Machine Learning’ multiclassification for stage diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease utilizing augmented blood gene expression and feature fusion by Manash Sarma, Subarna Chatterjee

“…Additionally, the ROC AUC scores were improved to 0.90, 0.85, and 0.89. Conclusion Using machine learning multiclassification techniques on blood gene expression profile data from ADNI and NCBI, we achieved the most promising results to date for diagnosing multiple stages of Alzheimer’s disease. …”
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