BACKGROUND: Intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired weakness (ICUAW) is a prevalent complication in critically ill patients, marked by symmetrical respiratory and limb muscle weakness, which adversely affects long-term outcomes. Early identification of hi...
BMC medical informatics and decision making
Jul 24, 2025
BACKGROUND: Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a leading cause of global mortality, with stroke constituting a significant complication among patients undergoing coronary revascularization procedures, such as percutaneous coronary intervention (PC...
Alzheimer's disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, significantly impacts patient survival, prompting the need for accurate prognostic tools. Lifestyle factors and physical activity levels have been identified as critical modifiable r...
BACKGROUND: Limited research has been conducted on the prevalence of acute kidney injury (AKI) and acute kidney disease (AKD) in gout patients, as well as the impact of these renal complications on patient outcomes. This study aims to develop machine...
Ecotoxicology and environmental safety
Jul 21, 2025
Global urbanization has significantly contributed to soil contamination by heavy metals (HMs), posing serious ecological risks, particularly within urban green spaces (UGS). This study focused on UGS soils in Lanzhou, a major river-valley city in Chi...
BMC medical informatics and decision making
Jul 21, 2025
BACKGROUND: Nosocomial infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the ICU. Earlier identification of these complications may facilitate better clinical management and improve outcomes. We developed a dynamic prediction model that leve...
INTRODUCTION: Accurate breast cancer risk prediction is essential for early detection and personalized prevention strategies. While traditional models, such as Gail and Tyrer-Cuzick, are widely utilized, machine learning-based approaches may offer en...
Environmental geochemistry and health
Jul 20, 2025
Groundwater is a vital source of drinking water in Bangladesh, with tubewells commonly used, particularly in schools. This study assessed the quality of tubewell water in the southwest region, focusing on iron (Fe), arsenic (As), pH, electrical condu...
Computerized medical imaging and graphics : the official journal of the Computerized Medical Imaging Society
Jul 18, 2025
Shear wave elastography (SWE) is an effective ultrasound imaging technique for assessing carotid plaque vulnerability. However, acquiring SWE images typically requires costly specialized equipment and must be performed by experienced radiologists, wh...
Cancer imaging : the official publication of the International Cancer Imaging Society
Jul 18, 2025
BACKGROUND: While the TNM staging system provides valuable insights into the extent of disease, predicting postoperative progression in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains a significant challenge. An effective bioimaging prognostic...
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