Sepsis is a leading cause of death among patients with HIV, but early diagnosis remains a challenge. This study evaluates the diagnostic performance of monocyte distribution width (MDW) in detecting sepsis in patients with HIV. A prospective observat...
The European journal of health economics : HEPAC : health economics in prevention and care
Mar 26, 2025
Several empirical papers suggest that individuals improve health-related behaviors in response to adverse shocks to physical health. However, little evidence exists regarding the questions of (i) how long-lasting these behavioral responses are and (i...
Liver transplantation : official publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society
Mar 26, 2025
In liver transplantation (LT), determining the optimal recipients is crucial, and the MELD score has been used for this purpose. However, the MELD score does not reflect functional status, leading to the evaluation of sarcopenia. While the L3 skeleta...
Diagnostic and interventional radiology (Ankara, Turkey)
Mar 26, 2025
PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) of the liver using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and compare its performance with that of radiologists.
OBJECTIVES: To retrospectively evaluate the performance of a CE-marked AI system for identifying breast cancer on screening mammograms. Evidence from large retrospective studies is crucial for planning prospective studies and to further ensure safe i...
Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Mar 26, 2025
OBJECTIVES: Cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) refers to a special type of pregnancy with a variable prognosis. We aimed to establish a prognostic classification system using ultrasound and clinical features to provide a reference for management strategie...
Early-life exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may contribute to small vulnerable newborns, including conditions such as being small for gestational age (SGA) and preterm birth (PTB), yet evidence remains limited. This study, which is b...
The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society
Mar 26, 2025
BACKGROUND CONTEXT: When treating spinal metastases in a palliative setting, maintaining or enhancing quality of life (QoL) is the primary therapeutic objective. Clinicians tailor their treatment strategy by weighing the QoL benefits against expected...
This study explores the development of a deep learning model using a neck-wearable piezoelectric sensor to accurately distinguish severe sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) from habitual snoring, addressing the underdiagnosis of SAS in adults. From 2018 to 20...
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