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Machine learning using entropy–based texture features from MRI to differentiate histological subtypes of non–small cell lung cancer identified as metabolically active on PET/MRI
Texture analysis is a foundational approach in imaging studies and demonstrates excellent diagnostic performance, with radiomic analysis being the most widely used method. New approaches to texture an...
A cross-sectional survey of reproductive, gynecological, and breast health histories and status among people in a provincial prison for women in British Columbia
Objectives Women are a growing prison population in Canada, yet there is a lack of systematic data collection on the reproductive health of people incarcerated in prisons for women...
Key determinants of “Serious Circumstances” in awarding punitive damages for intellectual property infringement: Evidence from Chinese Judicial Judgments
To prevent the over-extension of punitive damages in private law, as has occurred in some common law jurisdictions, China requires the presence of “serious circumstances” as a prerequisite for applyin...
The role of individual and community empowerment as drivers of contraceptive use among reproductive aged women in Bangladesh: Insights from multilevel analysis using BDHS 2022
This study explores the impact of individual and community-level women’s empowerment on contraceptive use in Bangladesh, a country where disparities in access and utilization of modern family planning...
A new survival prediction model and exploration of hemodialysis quality control indicators in incident hemodialysis patients
Objective To develop and internally validate a Cox model predicting 1.5-year adverse outcomes (cardiovascular admission or all-cause mortality) in incident hemodialysis (HD) patien...
A mixed-methods validation of the Intuitive Eating Scale-2 for use with kidney transplant recipients
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 850 million people worldwide, imposing not only substantial health burdens but also complex dietary management challenges. For kidney transplant reci...
Heavy resistance exercise training in older men: A responder and inter-individual variability analysis
Background The extent of inter-individual variability in response to heavy resistance exercise training (HReT), and the possible existence of non-responders, remains unclear. This...
Combined polyphenols in Psidium guajava-citrus limon leaf extract attenuate fructose-induced cardiac injury by modulating metabolic and oxidative stress pathways in rats
Background High fructose consumption is associated with metabolic and cardiovascular dysfunction. Polyphenol-rich lemon and guava leaves may protect the heart....
Binge-watching addiction as an emotion regulation way of coping loneliness
This study advances understanding of problematic media use by differentiating addictive from non-addictive binge-watching in relation to loneliness—an aspect often overlooked in prior research. It con...
An econometric analysis in identifying behavioral and demographic factors associated with road crash severity in Bangladesh: Evidence from the Dhaka metropolitan city
This study explores the demographic and behavioral determinants of road traffic accident (RTA) severity in the context of the Dhaka metropolitan area, Bangladesh. Road crash data recorded by the Dhaka...
Correction: Detection of EML4-ALK in Lung Adenocarcinoma Using Pleural Effusion with FISH, IHC, and RT-PCR Methods
Contrastive learning enhanced retrieval-augmented few-shot framework for multi-label patent classification
The rapid expansion of patent databases poses increasing challenges for multi-label patent classification, particularly for inventions spanning multiple technological domains. Conventional approaches...
Construction and mechanical properties of boron carbide/regenerated cellulose composite fiber based on copper ammonia method
The fabrication and mechanical properties of boron carbide/regenerated cellulose composite fibers prepared via the copper ammonia method were investigated. The process involves dissolving cellulose in...
External validation of the Meggitt-Wagner, Texas University, SINBAD, and Saint Elian classifications for predicting major amputation in patients with diabetes at a public hospital in Peru
Objective To externally validate and compare the prognostic performance of four diabetic foot ulcer classifications—Meggitt-Wagner, University of Texas, SINBAD, and Saint Elian— fo...
Using natural biostimulants for enhancing defense response of tomatoes against aphids
To explore alternative methods for insect control, we investigated the effectiveness of natural biostimulants in triggering defense responses against the cotton-melon aphid Aphis g...
Gatherer ancestry associated with national happiness
Efforts to improve human emotional wellbeing through economic growth have seen varied success. One interpretation of the lack of wellbeing returns to economic growth is that humans may have been more...
Bacterial-archaeal co-occurrence in honey bee gut microbiomes across host species and management regimes
Honeybees are key pollinators, and their overwintering period represents a critical bottleneck for colony survival. We investigated how host species and husbandry practices influence the composition o...
Correction: Associations between physical activity, physical fitness, and body composition in adults living in Germany: A cross-sectional study
Socio-community care of people with disabilities: Experiences of caregivers living in south-central zone of Chile
Introduction Care involves unequal relationships between gender, corporal conditions and responsibilities. This is especially sensitive for the participation and socio-community in...
Age-specific impact of COVID-19 on birth rates in Japan: An interrupted time-series analysis using national vital statistics
Objectives A study investigating the impact of COVID-19 on birth rates across women’s age groups has not been previously conducted in Japan. Therefore, we examined this issue using...
Cohort profile: The Dutch wound monitor cohort and the Swedish Region Halland Integrated Platform (RHIP) wound cohort
Hard-to-heal wounds are a growing human and financial concern, constituting approximately 1–3% of the healthcare budget. Wound care is not a medical specialty and is often not prioritized within healt...
Retraction: Regulating BMI1 expression via miRNAs promote Mesenchymal to Epithelial Transition (MET) and sensitizes breast cancer cell to chemotherapeutic drug
Feasibility of tumor-informed circulating tumor DNA for detecting minimal residual disease in surgically resected biliary tract cancer
Background We prospectively investigated the potential of tumor-informed circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) for detecting minimal residual disease (MRD) in surgically resected biliary t...
The impact of delayed evacuation on the quality of human fetal tissue
Background Agents such as digoxin and potassium chloride are frequently administered to arrest fetal circulation prior to termination procedures. Although this practice is common,...
Color adjustment of brand logos for dark mode display
Dark mode has become a standard feature across digital interfaces due to its visual comfort and aesthetic appeal. However, most brand logos are originally designed for light backgrounds, and when dire...