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View article: Machine learning-based prediction of 90-day prognosis and in-hospital mortality in hemorrhagic stroke patients
Machine learning-based prediction of 90-day prognosis and in-hospital mortality in hemorrhagic stroke patients Open
This study aims to predict hemorrhagic stroke outcomes, including 90-day prognosis and in-hospital mortality, using machine learning models and SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) analysis. Data were collected from a national Stroke Regis…
View article: Blood pressure variability and mortality in patients admitted with acute stroke in a tertiary care stroke centre (2016–2019): a retrospective cohort study
Blood pressure variability and mortality in patients admitted with acute stroke in a tertiary care stroke centre (2016–2019): a retrospective cohort study Open
Objectives The influence of short-term variations in blood pressure (BP) in acute stroke on clinical outcomes remains uncertain. Our study explores the relationship between BP variability (BPV) from stroke admission up to 72 hours and in-h…
View article: Testing the feasibility of sunflower and cotton intercropping systems in irrigated conditions of arid climatic zone
Testing the feasibility of sunflower and cotton intercropping systems in irrigated conditions of arid climatic zone Open
Intercropping is an important component in cropping system research. It can improve crop productivity by utilizing a piece of land efficiently. It also strengthens the farmer’s capability towards growing crops to adapt to climate change im…
View article: GO-N3RDet: Geometry Optimized NeRF-enhanced 3D Object Detector
GO-N3RDet: Geometry Optimized NeRF-enhanced 3D Object Detector Open
We propose GO-N3RDet, a scene-geometry optimized multi-view 3D object detector enhanced by neural radiance fields. The key to accurate 3D object detection is in effective voxel representation. However, due to occlusion and lack of 3D infor…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Suture Techniques in Emergency Laparotomy for Peritonitis: Continuous Versus Interrupted Suturing in Abdominal Wall Closure for Optimal Wound Healing
Comparative Analysis of Suture Techniques in Emergency Laparotomy for Peritonitis: Continuous Versus Interrupted Suturing in Abdominal Wall Closure for Optimal Wound Healing Open
Wound dehiscence and infection are major postoperative complications following emergency laparotomy, often necessitating secondary wound closure and leading to increased morbidity and higher recurrence rates. This study aimed to compare ou…
View article: Comparing the Efficacy of Ligasure System vs Conventional Electrocautery for Modified Radical Mastectomy in Breast Cancer Patients
Comparing the Efficacy of Ligasure System vs Conventional Electrocautery for Modified Radical Mastectomy in Breast Cancer Patients Open
Modified radical mastectomy (MRM) is a standard surgical approach for breast cancer management. Conventional electrocautery and advanced vessel-sealing devices such as LigaSure Small Jaw are commonly used for dissection and hemostasis. How…
View article: CardioMEMS Heart Failure System: An Up-to-Date Review
CardioMEMS Heart Failure System: An Up-to-Date Review Open
View article: Prediction of stroke-associated hospital-acquired pneumonia: Machine learning approach
Prediction of stroke-associated hospital-acquired pneumonia: Machine learning approach Open
This study enhances our understanding of early predictive factors for HAP in stroke patients and underlines the potential of machine learning to improve clinical decision-making and personalized care.
View article: Response to Letter to The Editor: Epidemiological profile of stroke in Qatar – Insights from a seven-year observational study
Response to Letter to The Editor: Epidemiological profile of stroke in Qatar – Insights from a seven-year observational study Open
View article: Effect of different concentrations of soil and foliar applied zinc, boron and iron fertilizers on seedling growth, chlorophyll content and productivity of chickpea seedlings under semi-arid environment
Effect of different concentrations of soil and foliar applied zinc, boron and iron fertilizers on seedling growth, chlorophyll content and productivity of chickpea seedlings under semi-arid environment Open
The effectiveness of zinc (Zn), boron (B), and iron (Fe) is reduced in semi-arid regions, which can lead to a deficiency of these nutrients and inhibit chickpea productivity. In this work, three field experiments were executed over two yea…
View article: GLMHA A Guided Low-rank Multi-Head Self-Attention for Efficient Image Restoration and Spectral Reconstruction
GLMHA A Guided Low-rank Multi-Head Self-Attention for Efficient Image Restoration and Spectral Reconstruction Open
Image restoration and spectral reconstruction are longstanding computer vision tasks. Currently, CNN-transformer hybrid models provide state-of-the-art performance for these tasks. The key common ingredient in the architectural designs of …
View article: Assessing Chemical Weed Control Strategies to Maximize Yield and Profitability of Pearl Millet Seed Crop
Assessing Chemical Weed Control Strategies to Maximize Yield and Profitability of Pearl Millet Seed Crop Open
Heavy infestation of weeds in pearl millet seed crop curtails its seed yield and profitability. Chemical weed control in pearl millet at early growth stage with appropriate exclusive or pre-mixed herbicide and application timing is crucial…
View article: Corrigendum: Predicting 90-day prognosis for patients with stroke: a machine learning approach
Corrigendum: Predicting 90-day prognosis for patients with stroke: a machine learning approach Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1270767.].
View article: Mass spectrometry-based proteomic profiling of extracellular vesicle proteins in diabetic and non-diabetic ischemic stroke patients: a case-control study
Mass spectrometry-based proteomic profiling of extracellular vesicle proteins in diabetic and non-diabetic ischemic stroke patients: a case-control study Open
Acute ischemic stroke is the most common cause of neurologic dysfunction caused by focal brain ischemia and tissue injury. Diabetes is a major risk factor of stroke, exacerbating disease management and prognosis. Therefore, discovering new…
View article: Stroke in Qatar: a decade of insights from a national registry
Stroke in Qatar: a decade of insights from a national registry Open
This study provides valuable insights into stroke characteristics and outcomes in Qatar. The findings suggest that stroke mortality rates are low, and favorable long-term disability outcomes are achievable. However, the study identified a …
View article: Utilizing machine learning to facilitate the early diagnosis of posterior circulation stroke
Utilizing machine learning to facilitate the early diagnosis of posterior circulation stroke Open
Background Posterior Circulation Syndrome (PCS) presents a diagnostic challenge characterized by its variable and nonspecific symptoms. Timely and accurate diagnosis is crucial for improving patient outcomes. This study aims to enhance the…
View article: Short-term functional outcomes of patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage in the native and expatriate population
Short-term functional outcomes of patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage in the native and expatriate population Open
Objectives Functional outcomes in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) have not been well characterized in the Middle East and North Africa Region. We report the 30 and 90-day clinical outcomes in the native and expatriate of Qatar…
View article: FREQUENCY OF DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS AND ITS IMPACT ON FUNCTIONAL LIMITATION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AT SAIDU GROUP OF TEACHING HOSPITAL SWAT
FREQUENCY OF DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS AND ITS IMPACT ON FUNCTIONAL LIMITATION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AT SAIDU GROUP OF TEACHING HOSPITAL SWAT Open
A diabetic foot ulcer DFU is a skin lesion that affects the epidermis and section of the dermis with presently or formerly diagnosed diabetes mellitus (DM) and is commonly associated with neuropathy. Globally, the prevalence of DFU is 6.3%…
View article: Structural elucidation and development of azelaic acid loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles infused gel: Revolutionizing nanodrug delivery for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
Structural elucidation and development of azelaic acid loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles infused gel: Revolutionizing nanodrug delivery for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals Open
This research aimed to enhance dermal delivery and optimize depigmentation therapy by designing mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) encapsulating azelaic acid (AZA) within a gel matrix. The MSNs were prepared using the sol-gel method. A…
View article: Machine learning-based prognostication of mortality in stroke patients
Machine learning-based prognostication of mortality in stroke patients Open
View article: Epidemiological profile of stroke in Qatar: Insights from a seven-year observational study
Epidemiological profile of stroke in Qatar: Insights from a seven-year observational study Open
Stroke in Qatar is characterized by a younger, expatriate-dominant cohort, with notable prevalence of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke and a distinct risk factor profile. Further analysis of epidemiological differences among different popul…
View article: Association between serum triglycerides and stroke type, severity, and prognosis. Analysis in 6558 patients
Association between serum triglycerides and stroke type, severity, and prognosis. Analysis in 6558 patients Open
View article: Spontaneous triple vessel cervicocephalic artery dissection in a young gentleman: A case report
Spontaneous triple vessel cervicocephalic artery dissection in a young gentleman: A case report Open
Introduction: Cervicocephalic arterial dissections (CADs) occur in 3 cases per 100,000 individuals across all ages. Multiple simultaneous CADs are found in 13 to 22% of cases, and three or more dissections occur in approximately 2%. CADs m…
View article: Incidence, clinical features, and outcomes of posterior circulation ischemic stroke: insights from a large multiethnic stroke database
Incidence, clinical features, and outcomes of posterior circulation ischemic stroke: insights from a large multiethnic stroke database Open
Background Posterior cerebral circulation ischemic stroke (PCS) comprises up to 25% of all strokes. It is characterized by variable presentation, leading to misdiagnosis and morbidity and mortality. We aim to describe PCS in large multieth…
View article: Association between HDL levels and stroke outcomes in the Arab population
Association between HDL levels and stroke outcomes in the Arab population Open
Low HDL levels are associated with an increased stroke incidence and worsened long-term outcomes. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between HDL levels and long-term stroke outcomes in the Arab population. Patients admitt…
View article: Machine learning-based prediction of one-year mortality in ischemic stroke patients
Machine learning-based prediction of one-year mortality in ischemic stroke patients Open
Background: Accurate prediction of mortality following an ischemic stroke is essential for tailoring personalized treatment strategies. This study evaluates the effectiveness of machine learning models in predicting one-year mortality afte…
View article: Structural Elucidation and Development of Azelaic Acid Loaded Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Infused Gel: Revolutionizing Nanodrug Delivery for Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals
Structural Elucidation and Development of Azelaic Acid Loaded Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Infused Gel: Revolutionizing Nanodrug Delivery for Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals Open
View article: Mulching for Enhanced Cotton Production in Saline Soils
Mulching for Enhanced Cotton Production in Saline Soils Open
Salinity is a major risk to cotton cultivation.In salinity, soluble salts are gathered in the root zone of plants causing ionic and osmotic disproportion.However, by way of a superior field-management opportunity, buildup of soluble salts …
View article: Optimizing Seed Cotton Yield: Exploring the Synergistic Effects of De-topping Stage and Plant Spacing
Optimizing Seed Cotton Yield: Exploring the Synergistic Effects of De-topping Stage and Plant Spacing Open
View article: Predicting 90-day prognosis for patients with stroke: a machine learning approach
Predicting 90-day prognosis for patients with stroke: a machine learning approach Open
Background Stroke is a significant global health burden and ranks as the second leading cause of death worldwide. Objective This study aims to develop and evaluate a machine learning-based predictive tool for forecasting the 90-day prognos…