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Development and validation of a risk prediction algorithm for high-risk populations combining genetic and conventional risk factors of cardiovascular disease
Aim To develop a model for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, combining polygenic risk score (PRS) with traditional risk factors while assessing the added value of PRS in two cohor...
Research on grape leaf classification based on optimized densenet201 model
In the realm of plant classification, the classification of grape leaf varieties has long presented a complex challenge. Aiming to enhance the accuracy and generalization ability of grape leaf variety...
Development and validation of a dual language needs assessment tool for people living with colorectal cancer (NeAT-CC)
Background Needs assessment tools may guide optimization of clinical services to be more patient-centered. As needs of patients living with and beyond colorectal cancer (CRC) may a...
Do lifestyle factors affect patient reported clinical outcomes after total knee replacement surgery? A feasibility cohort study (PRO-Knee)
Aims To evaluate the feasibility of a substantive cohort study to determine whether modifiable lifestyle factors, including smoking, physical inactivity, alcohol consumption and be...
Optimizing network bandwidth slicing identification: NADAM-enhanced CNN and VAE data preprocessing for enhanced interpretability
Communication networks of the future will rely heavily on network slicing (NS), a technology that enables the creation of distinct virtual networks within a shared physical infrastructure. This capabi...
Efficacy of ceiling-mounted mosquito nets for malaria vector control in a Peruvian Amazon riverine community: A stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial
Malaria remains a major global health concern, especially in tropical regions such as the Peruvian Amazon. Installing ceiling-mounted mosquito nets in houses has been proposed as a strategy to reduce...
Impact of early tracheostomy on resource utilization and patient outcomes in trauma ICU patients: A retrospective cohort study from southern India
Introduction A tracheostomy is an important intervention for trauma patients referred to intensive care units (ICUs). Trauma patients often require prolonged intubation; timing of...
Colorimetric detection of chloroperoxyl radical in reactive chlorine species solutions
Chlorous acid water (CAW) is a chlorine-based disinfectant approved as a food additive in Japan. CAW is synthesized by the reaction of chloric acid aqueous solution with hydrogen peroxide under acidic...
Development and validation of a bedside-available machine learning model to predict discrepancies between SaO₂ and SpO₂: Exploring factors related to the discrepancies
In critically ill patients, a discrepancy frequently exists between percutaneous oxygen saturation (SpO₂) and arterial blood oxygen saturation (SaO₂), which can lead to potential hypoxemia being overl...
Prevalence of opportunistic bacterial infections (tuberculosis and pneumonia) among people with HIV in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), are more vulnerable to opportunistic bacterial infections, which...
K-M LLM-pro: Physics-guided cross-modal adaptation for fine-grained spatiotemporal trajectory classification
Spatiotemporal trajectory classification is essential for intelligent perception systems but faces challenges including weak separability of dynamic features, representation collapse under limited sam...
The genome of Gallaecimonas pentaromativorans strain 10A, isolated from a Pacific oyster, sheds light on an environmentally widespread genus with remarkable metabolic potential
Bacteria in the genus Gallaecimonas are known for their ability to breakdown complex hydrocarbons, making them of pa...
Machine learning detects hidden treatment response patterns only in the presence of comprehensive clinical phenotyping
Inferential statistics traditionally used in clinical trials can miss relationships between clinical phenotypes and treatment responses. We simulated a randomised clinical trial to explore how gradien...
Correction: Occupational and geographical differentials in financial protection against healthcare out-of-pocket payments in Nepal: Evidence for universal health coverage
Dietary variability and micronutrient status of individuals with Yaws infection in Ghana: A case-control study
Background Yaws is a neglected tropical skin disease mainly affecting children under 15 years. It is targeted for eradication by 2030 through Mass Drug Administration (MDA) of a si...
Household perceptions, practices, and experiences with real-world alternating dual-pit latrines treated with storage and lime in rural Cambodia
Achieving universal safely managed sanitation (SMS) is an ambitious long-term goal in resource-limited rural areas. The non-governmental organization, iDE, introduced the alternating dual-pit latrine...
Partial removal of visceral epididymal white adipose tissue in obese Ldlr-/-.Leiden mice impacts adipokine secretion, plasma free fatty acids, and improves cerebrovascular health
Visceral white adipose tissue (WAT) dysfunction may contribute to obesity-related brain impairments but causal relationship has not been demonstrated. We herein investigated the impact of visceral epi...
Cross-market volatility spillovers between China and the United States: A DCC-EGARCH-t-Copula framework with out-of-sample forecasting
This study examines volatility spillovers between Chinese and U.S. equity markets by developing a comprehensive framework that captures asymmetric volatility, extreme co-movements, and dynamic correla...
Malaria in travelers and local populations: Comprehensive study of incidence patterns and origin-based classification in Saudi Arabia
Background Malaria continues to pose a significant public health threat in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), despite ongoing control efforts. Most malaria cases in the KSA are ass...
Microbeads and microcapsules for diet delivery to Zelus renardii
Predation on Aphrophoridae and other olive tree pests makes Zelus renardii a candidate for biocontrol actions to limit Xylella fastidiosa infections while mitigating other olive tree pests. The opport...
Analysis of spatial heterogeneity in Xi'an's urban heat island effect using multi-source data fusion
In the context of global climate change, this study aims to investigate the spatial heterogeneity and driving mechanisms of the urban heat island (UHI) effect within Xi’an’s second ring road area. We...
An investigation of strong edge geodesic number on m-polar fuzzy environment and its application
For crisp graphs, the notion of edge geodesic numbers has been known for a long time. But lately, the focus has shifted to investigating this idea in fuzzy graphs, which has resulted in studies of a n...
Dosimetric comparison of Monte Carlo, Acuros XB, and anisotropic analytical algorithm for lung cancer plans on halcyon accelerators
This study evaluates the differences in application of the RayStation Monte Carlo algorithm (RMC) compared to Acuros XB (AXB) and the Anisotropic Analytical Algorithm (AAA) in Eclipse for conventional...
Effects of different physical therapy training protocols on patients with idiopathic scoliosis: Short-term results
Background Idiopathic scoliosis (IS), a three-dimensional spinal deformity common in adolescents, can be treated with numerous approaches, including Schroth, Spiral stabilization (SPS), and core exerc...
Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis retention among men who have sex with men and transgender persons: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Successful implementation of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) requires retention in PrEP care among those with an increased likelihood of HIV. This study aimed to estimate the proportion of retent...