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View article: Deep Learning with Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound for Preoperative Prediction of Early Recurrence in Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Hepatectomy
Deep Learning with Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound for Preoperative Prediction of Early Recurrence in Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Hepatectomy Open
The DL-based CEUS framework, particularly when integrated with clinical variables, provides a noninvasive and accurate tool for the preoperative prediction of early recurrence in patients with HCC undergoing hepatectomy.
View article: Elevated remnant cholesterol predicts poor outcome in patients with premature acute coronary syndrome: a retrospective, single-center study
Elevated remnant cholesterol predicts poor outcome in patients with premature acute coronary syndrome: a retrospective, single-center study Open
View article: Early detection of left atrial dysfunction in young hypertensive patients with a normal left atrial size: a comprehensive analysis using four-dimensional auto left atrial quantification echocardiography
Early detection of left atrial dysfunction in young hypertensive patients with a normal left atrial size: a comprehensive analysis using four-dimensional auto left atrial quantification echocardiography Open
View article: Elevated Remnant Cholesterol Predicts Poor Outcome in Patients with Premature Acute Coronary Syndrome：A Retrospective, Single-Center Study
Elevated Remnant Cholesterol Predicts Poor Outcome in Patients with Premature Acute Coronary Syndrome：A Retrospective, Single-Center Study Open
Background The association of remnant cholesterol (RC) with recurrent cardiovascular events following acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is well documented. However, no RC-stratified analysis focused on patients with premature ACS (PACS). Objec…
View article: IL-35 Ameliorates Myocardial Strain in Mice with T2DM-Induced Cardiac Injury: Assessment by Layer-Specific Strain
IL-35 Ameliorates Myocardial Strain in Mice with T2DM-Induced Cardiac Injury: Assessment by Layer-Specific Strain Open
IL-35 can enhance myocardial function in diabetic mice. Layer-specific strain could serve as a valuable tool for evaluating interventions in diabetes.
View article: Using preoperative four-dimensional automated left atrial quantification echocardiography to predict postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery
Using preoperative four-dimensional automated left atrial quantification echocardiography to predict postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery Open
4D auto LAQ echocardiography is a novel, non-invasive tool for the analysis of LA structure and function in the preoperative setting of cardio surgery. The 4D auto LAQ parameters (including LAVpreA, LASct, and LASct-c), age, RBC transfusio…
View article: A case description of chronic eosinophilic leukemia with loeffler endocarditis initially characterized by cerebral infarction: the role of 2-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography in diagnosis
A case description of chronic eosinophilic leukemia with loeffler endocarditis initially characterized by cerebral infarction: the role of 2-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography in diagnosis Open
View article: Quantitative evaluation of radiation-induced heart disease in beagle dogs by speckle tracking echocardiography
Quantitative evaluation of radiation-induced heart disease in beagle dogs by speckle tracking echocardiography Open
Two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography-derived strain parameters spatially correlate with radiation-induced pathological changes and detect subtle systolic dysfunction prior to irreversible remodeling. Speckle tracking may local…
View article: The protective effect of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor on left ventricular global longitudinal strain in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus according to disease duration
The protective effect of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor on left ventricular global longitudinal strain in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus according to disease duration Open
Our study aimed to elucidate the impact of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor on left ventricular systolic function using global longitudinal strain in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients and to assess its protective effect depending o…
View article: Blood Cells, Endothelial Cells, and Circulating Extracellular Vesicles Induce Procoagulant Activity by Phosphatidylserine Exposure in Chronic Coronary Artery Disease Patients with In-stent Restenosis after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Blood Cells, Endothelial Cells, and Circulating Extracellular Vesicles Induce Procoagulant Activity by Phosphatidylserine Exposure in Chronic Coronary Artery Disease Patients with In-stent Restenosis after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Open
Our results revealed that CAD patients after PCI, especially those patients with ISR after PCI, are associated with a hypercoagulable state in which PS exposure on EVs, BCs, and ECs plays a more important role than tissue factors. Therefor…
View article: Development and validation of a prediction model of left ventricular systolic dysfunction in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Development and validation of a prediction model of left ventricular systolic dysfunction in type 2 diabetes mellitus Open
This study identified independent risk factors for LVSD in patients with T2DM and developed a predictive nomogram. It allows for clinical decision-making to timely intervene or delay the occurrence of LVSD.
View article: Advancements in Plant Gene Editing Technology: From Construct Design to Enhanced Transformation Efficiency
Advancements in Plant Gene Editing Technology: From Construct Design to Enhanced Transformation Efficiency Open
Plant gene editing technology has significantly advanced in recent years, thereby transforming both biotechnological research and agricultural practices. This review provides a comprehensive summary of recent advancements in this rapidly e…
View article: Nomogram for predicting cervical lymph node metastasis of papillary thyroid carcinoma using deep learning-based super-resolution ultrasound image
Nomogram for predicting cervical lymph node metastasis of papillary thyroid carcinoma using deep learning-based super-resolution ultrasound image Open
View article: Relationship between sleep abnormalities and hypothyroidism: results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007–2012
Relationship between sleep abnormalities and hypothyroidism: results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007–2012 Open
View article: Case Report: Lung cancer with rare cardiac and other multiple metastases
Case Report: Lung cancer with rare cardiac and other multiple metastases Open
Metastasis to the left atrium is exceptionally uncommon, occurring at a rate of only 3.1%. The clinical manifestations of lung cancer metastasizing to the heart can vary widely. They range from paraneoplastic syndrome, dyspnea, and ST-segm…
View article: Quantitative evaluation of radiation-induced heart disease in patients with lung cancer: a three-dimensional speckle tracking imaging study
Quantitative evaluation of radiation-induced heart disease in patients with lung cancer: a three-dimensional speckle tracking imaging study Open
Patients with lung cancer undergoing radiation therapy have shown a decrease in the function of the left ventricle of the heart while receiving treatment. Combining the assessment of cTnI with GLS can enhance the early detection of radiati…
View article: The clinical value of artificial intelligence in assisting junior radiologists in thyroid ultrasound: a multicenter prospective study from real clinical practice
The clinical value of artificial intelligence in assisting junior radiologists in thyroid ultrasound: a multicenter prospective study from real clinical practice Open
Background This study is to propose a clinically applicable 2-echelon (2e) diagnostic criteria for the analysis of thyroid nodules such that low-risk nodules are screened off while only suspicious or indeterminate ones are further examined…
View article: Congenital ureterovaginal fistula: a rare case of single-system ectopic ureter opening into the vagina with ipsilateral ectopic kidney diagnosed via ultrasound
Congenital ureterovaginal fistula: a rare case of single-system ectopic ureter opening into the vagina with ipsilateral ectopic kidney diagnosed via ultrasound Open
View article: Diagnostic value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the diagnosis of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Diagnostic value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the diagnosis of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background: Using meta-analysis to evaluate the diagnostic value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in the diagnosis of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC). Methods: For this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched PubMed,…
View article: Fully-Automatic Detection and Diagnosis System for Thyroid Nodules Based on Ultrasound Video Sequences by Artificial Intelligence
Fully-Automatic Detection and Diagnosis System for Thyroid Nodules Based on Ultrasound Video Sequences by Artificial Intelligence Open
BACKGROUND: Interpretation of ultrasound findings of thyroid nodules is subjective and labor-intensive for radiologists. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a relatively objective and efficient technology. We aimed to establish a fully automat…
View article: Plant Growth Promotion and Plant Disease Suppression Induced by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Strain GD4a
Plant Growth Promotion and Plant Disease Suppression Induced by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Strain GD4a Open
Botrytis cinerea, the causative agent of gray mold disease (GMD), invades plants to obtain nutrients and disseminates through airborne conidia in nature. Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain GD4a, a beneficial bacterium isolated from switchgr…
View article: Plant Growth Promotion and Stress Tolerance Enhancement through Inoculation with Bacillus proteolyticus OSUB18
Plant Growth Promotion and Stress Tolerance Enhancement through Inoculation with Bacillus proteolyticus OSUB18 Open
The isolation of B. proteolyticus OSUB18 from switchgrass unveiled its significant potential in both the enhancement of plant growth and the suppression of plant diseases in our previous study. The elucidation of the related mechanisms gov…
View article: Three-dimensional echocardiography and strain cardiac imaging in patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus
Three-dimensional echocardiography and strain cardiac imaging in patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus Open
Prediabetic and diabetic patients with preserved LVEF are at risk of subclinical LV systolic dysfunction. 3D-STE is a reliable imaging technique for evaluating early damage to LV myocardial mechanics. Early control of blood glucose (Glu) l…
View article: Evaluation of Left Atrial Function in Patients with Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Using Left Atrial Automatic Myocardial Functional Imaging Ultrasonography
Evaluation of Left Atrial Function in Patients with Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Using Left Atrial Automatic Myocardial Functional Imaging Ultrasonography Open
Aim. To evaluate volume and strain of the left atrium (LA) in people suffering from paroxysmal atrial fibrillation which is not valvular (NVPAF) using the new technology of left atrial automatic myocardial function imaging (AFILA) and to a…
View article: Quantitative Assessment of Left Ventricular Myocardial Work in Patients with Different Types of Atrial Fibrillation by Non-invasive Pressure-strain Loop Technique
Quantitative Assessment of Left Ventricular Myocardial Work in Patients with Different Types of Atrial Fibrillation by Non-invasive Pressure-strain Loop Technique Open
Objective: This study aimed to analyze myocardial work in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) using a non-invasive pressure strain loop (PSL) technique to provide a basis for the quantitative assessment of left ventricular （LV） systolic…
View article: Prediction of sentinel lymph node metastasis in breast cancer by using deep learning radiomics based on ultrasound images
Prediction of sentinel lymph node metastasis in breast cancer by using deep learning radiomics based on ultrasound images Open
Sentinel lymph node metastasis (SLNM) is a crucial predictor for breast cancer treatment and survival. This study was designed to propose deep learning (DL) models based on grayscale ultrasound, color Doppler flow imaging (CDFI), and elast…
View article: Automatic nodule identification and differentiation in ultrasound videos to facilitate per-nodule examination
Automatic nodule identification and differentiation in ultrasound videos to facilitate per-nodule examination Open
Ultrasound is a vital diagnostic technique in health screening, with the advantages of non-invasive, cost-effective, and radiation free, and therefore is widely applied in the diagnosis of nodules. However, it relies heavily on the experti…
View article: DPAM-PSPNet: ultrasonic image segmentation of thyroid nodule based on dual-path attention mechanism
DPAM-PSPNet: ultrasonic image segmentation of thyroid nodule based on dual-path attention mechanism Open
Objective. Deep learning has demonstrated its versatility in the medical field, particularly in medical image segmentation, image classification, and other forms of automated diagnostics. The clinical diagnosis of thyroid nodules requires …
View article: Evaluating the effect of PD-1 inhibitors on left ventricular function in lung cancer with noninvasive myocardial work
Evaluating the effect of PD-1 inhibitors on left ventricular function in lung cancer with noninvasive myocardial work Open
Noninvasive myocardial work can accurately reflect myocardial function and energy utilization in patients with lung cancer who are undergoing PD-1 inhibitor treatment and may thus benefit the management of patients with ICIs-related cardio…
View article: Use of left atrial automated functional myocardial imaging to identify patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation at high risk of stroke
Use of left atrial automated functional myocardial imaging to identify patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation at high risk of stroke Open
Comparison with LA volume parameter, measuring LA strain by AFILA provides a better index for the dynamic assessment of impaired LA function in patients with NVPAF combined with CIS, especially in those with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of <2. In …