OBJECTIVE: This study investigates the relationship between the Kidney Disease Index (KDI) and cognitive function, evaluating its potential as a predictive marker for cognitive impairment in older adults. We also compare the performance of KDI with t...
This study aimed to compare the number of peripapillary perforating scleral vessels (PPSVs) between eyes with and without glaucoma. A retrospective case-control analysis was performed on patients with glaucoma and control participants who underwent s...
Human Activity Recognition (HAR) has become an active research area in recent years due to its applicability in various domains and the growing need for convenient facilities and intelligent homes for the elderly. Physical activity tends to decrease ...
BACKGROUND: CT is commonly used to image patients with ischaemic stroke but radiologist interpretation may be delayed. Machine learning techniques can provide rapid automated CT assessment but are usually developed from annotated images which necessa...
Alzheimer's Disease poses a significant challenge as a progressive and irreversible neurological condition striking the elderly population. Its incurable nature correlates with a significant rise in death rates. However, early detection can slow its ...
BACKGROUND: The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) did not introduce a cap on out-of-pocket (OOP) for newly approved Alzheimer's Disease (AD) drugs, such as lecanemab which is covered under Medicare Part B. Therefore, expanding the use of conventional ant...
BACKGROUND: Viral respiratory infections (VRTIs) caused by influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 pose significant global health challenges. Clinical outcomes are further exacerbated by infections with hospital acquired drug resistant pathogens (DRPs).
BACKGROUND: As the older population grows, so does the prevalence of cognitive impairment, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is vital in identifying cognitive impairment. It is known that degraded...
This paper presents a multi-person gait monitoring system designed for efficient operation in cluttered environments. The system demonstrates robust capabilities in tracking multiple closely spaced individuals and accurately extracting the walking sp...
BACKGROUND: Anti-programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) immunotherapy and platinum-based chemotherapy are key components of first-line treatment for advanced Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction (G/GEJ) cancer. However, the role of immune cells infiltrating ...
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