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Deep learning methods to forecasting human embryo development in time-lapse videos
Background In assisted reproductive technology, evaluating the quality of the embryo is crucial when selecting the most viable embryo for transferring to a woman. Assessment also p...
Spatio-temporal transformer traffic prediction network based on multi-level causal attention
Traffic prediction is a core technology in intelligent transportation systems with broad application prospects. However, traffic flow data exhibits complex characteristics across both temporal and spa...
DFU_DIALNet: Towards reliable and trustworthy diabetic foot ulcer detection with synergistic confluence of Grad-CAM and LIME
Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) is a major complication of diabetes which needs early detection to help in timely treatment for preventing future serious consequences. Due to peripheral neuropathy, high blo...
The role of physical acgtivity in life satisfaction and psychological resilience among college students: Mediating effects of self-efficacy and perceived stress
Background With the increasing global attention on mental health issues, especially the psychological stress and life satisfaction problems faced by college students, it has become particularly import...
Factors associated with unrealized fertility among women approaching the end of reproductive age in sub-Saharan Africa
Background Understanding women’s fertility preferences is essential for addressing reproductive behaviors and family planning needs. In sub-Saharan Africa, fertility rates remain high, yet many women...
Deciphering the role of the lncRNA TRIBAL in hepatocyte models
We recently reported that the long non-coding RNA TRIBAL /TRIB1AL was required to sustain key...
Predicting 30-day hospital readmissions using ClinicalT5 with structured and unstructured electronic health records
Hospital readmission prediction is a crucial area of research due to its impact on healthcare expenditure, patient care quality, and policy formulation. Accurate prediction of patient readmissions wit...
KFERQ-selective protein autophagy in Caenorhabditis elegans depends on LMP-1
Mammalian cells exhibit three autophagy mechanisms: macroautophagy, microautophagy (MIA), and chaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA), each employing unique mechanisms for transporting cellular material to...
Observational suspected adverse drug reaction profiles of fluoro-pharmaceuticals and potential mimicry of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the United Kingdom
Aims The aim of this research is to explore the suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) of perfluorinated medicines to determine whether side effects commonly associated with per- and poly-fluoroalkyl...
Combining market surveys and participative approaches to map small ruminant mobility in three selected states in northern Nigeria
In Nigeria, a huge gap in knowledge on livestock mobility and its role on transboundary disease spread exists. As animals move, so do diseases. Therefore, there is a need to understand how livestock m...
Evaluation of ISSA proactive leading indicators for safety, health and well-being: Application of multi-criteria decision-making methods based on hesitant fuzzy
Background The Vision Zero (VZ) strategy, adopted by the International Social Security Association (ISSA), is based on seven golden rules and 14 safety, health, and well-being (SHW) indicator called V...
Geoarchaeological research on site formation process, paleoenvironment, and human behaviors in the early Holocene of the Gobi Desert, Mongolia
This paper presents a rare example of the multi-proxy investigation results on the prehistoric settlement from vast areas of the Mongolian Gobi Desert, where, during favorable climatic conditions, pos...
Resilience enhancement of an urban road network during traffic accidents by optimally dispatching rescue teams
The efficient dispatch of rescue teams (RTs) during traffic accidents is crucial for the rapid restoration of normal operations in the affected urban road network (URN), thereby enhancing the network’...
Study protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial of a multifaceted cognitive training program using video games in childhood cancer survivors
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of a cognitive training program using video games in improving neuropsychological, neurological, immunological, and inflammatory paramete...
Decellularized rat brain extracellular matrix effectively induces the dopaminergic differentiation of human adipose-derived stem cells
The extracellular matrix (ECM) plays essential roles in regulating various aspects of nervous system development. The ECM can be obtained through decellularization techniques, which preserve the nativ...
The role of kindling mechanism: A validation study of the Hungarian version of the Prediction of Alcohol Withdrawal Severity Scale
Background Early recognition of the complicated form of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (c-AWS) is critical. The Prediction of Alcohol Withdrawal Severity Scale (PAWSS) was developed for the risk analysis...
Evaluating the effectiveness of prenatal exercise promotion strategies on the Xiaohongshu platform: Health beliefs, information quality, and source credibility
Although exercising during pregnancy offers numerous advantages, its prevalence in China remains relatively low. This is primarily attributed to the traditional Chinese belief that pregnancy is a peri...
Risk factor analysis and establishment of a predictive model for epilepsy comorbid with depression
Objective This study aims to utilize our hospital’s existing Stereo Electroencephalography (SEEG) examination results combined with other clinical data to systematically analyze the risk factors for e...