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View article: Comparative Analysis of Black Hole Mass Estimation in Type-2 AGNs: Classical vs. Quantum Machine Learning and Deep Learning Approaches
Comparative Analysis of Black Hole Mass Estimation in Type-2 AGNs: Classical vs. Quantum Machine Learning and Deep Learning Approaches Open
In the case of Type-2 AGNs, estimating the mass of the black hole is challenging. Understanding how galaxies form and evolve requires considerable insight into the mass of black holes. This work compared different classical and quantum mac…
View article: Exploring Synergies in Brain-Machine Interfaces: Compression vs. Performance
Exploring Synergies in Brain-Machine Interfaces: Compression vs. Performance Open
Individuals with severe neurological injuries often rely on assistive technologies, but current methods have limitations in accurately decoding multi-degree-of-freedom (DoF) movements. Intracortical brain-machine interfaces (iBMIs) use neu…
View article: Normative BREAST-Q Scores in Sub-Saharan African Women: Interpreting the Impact of Mastectomy and Reconstruction
Normative BREAST-Q Scores in Sub-Saharan African Women: Interpreting the Impact of Mastectomy and Reconstruction Open
Background: Breast cancer is a leading cause of mortality among women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). As such, optimizing outcomes for treatment and reconstruction is a global health priority. Currently, normative data for interpreting BREAST…
View article: Exploring Synergies in Brain-Machine Interfaces: Compression vs. Performance
Exploring Synergies in Brain-Machine Interfaces: Compression vs. Performance Open
View article: Exploring Synergies in Brain-Machine Interfaces: Compression vs. Performance
Exploring Synergies in Brain-Machine Interfaces: Compression vs. Performance Open
View article: Functional Electrical Stimulation and Brain-Machine Interfaces for Simultaneous Control of Wrist and Finger Flexion
Functional Electrical Stimulation and Brain-Machine Interfaces for Simultaneous Control of Wrist and Finger Flexion Open
Brain-machine interface (BMI) controlled functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a promising treatment to restore hand movements to people with cervical spinal cord injury. Recent intracortical BMIs have shown unprecedented successes in…
View article: The Role of Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Current Trends and Future Directions
The Role of Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Current Trends and Future Directions Open
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) provides superior results in the surgical treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). There exist various minimally invasive procedures, each possessing its own set of benefits and drawbacks. This litera…
View article: Consistent Support Group Attendance is Vital for Clinically Sustained Weight Loss in a Community Gastroenterology Clinic
Consistent Support Group Attendance is Vital for Clinically Sustained Weight Loss in a Community Gastroenterology Clinic Open
Introduction : The increasing prevalence of obesity places a high burden on the economy with annual medical expenses approximating 150 billion dollars. Obesity-related gastrointestinal disorders, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease…
View article: Financial Toxicity in Breast Reconstruction: The Role of the Surgeon-Patient Cost-of-Care Discussion
Financial Toxicity in Breast Reconstruction: The Role of the Surgeon-Patient Cost-of-Care Discussion Open
The financial burden of breast cancer treatment and reconstruction is a significant concern for patients. Patient desire for preoperative cost-of-care counseling while navigating the reconstructive process remains unknown. A cross-sectiona…
View article: Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface Surgery: Anatomic and Technical Guide
Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface Surgery: Anatomic and Technical Guide Open
Summary: Regenerative peripheral nerve interface (RPNI) surgery has been demonstrated to be an effective tool as an interface for neuroprosthetics. Additionally, it has been shown to be a reproducible and reliable strategy for the active t…
View article: The impact of task context on predicting finger movements in a brain-machine interface
The impact of task context on predicting finger movements in a brain-machine interface Open
A key factor in the clinical translation of brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) for restoring hand motor function will be their robustness to changes in a task. With functional electrical stimulation (FES) for example, the patient’s own hand w…
View article: SP06. Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface Surgery and its Four-year Pain and Medication Intake Outcomes for Treatment or Prevention of Postamputation Pain
SP06. Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface Surgery and its Four-year Pain and Medication Intake Outcomes for Treatment or Prevention of Postamputation Pain Open
PURPOSE: Regenerative peripheral nerve interface (RPNI) surgery is a validated method for mitigating pain in postamputation patients. However, the long-term efficacy of RPNI surgery has yet to be fully characterized. The purpose of this cl…
View article: Restoring continuous finger function with temporarily paralyzed nonhuman primates using brain–machine interfaces
Restoring continuous finger function with temporarily paralyzed nonhuman primates using brain–machine interfaces Open
Objective. Brain–machine interfaces (BMIs) have shown promise in extracting upper extremity movement intention from the thoughts of nonhuman primates and people with tetraplegia. Attempts to restore a user’s own hand and arm function have …
View article: Author response: The impact of task context on predicting finger movements in a brain-machine interface
Author response: The impact of task context on predicting finger movements in a brain-machine interface Open
Full text Figures and data Side by side Abstract Editor's evaluation Introduction Results Discussion Methods Data availability References Decision letter Author response Article and author information Metrics Abstract A key factor in the c…
View article: Knowledge and attitudes regarding effect of diabetes mellitus on eyes and community-based screening for diabetes, hypertension, and visual impairment in central India- a community-based cross-sectional study
Knowledge and attitudes regarding effect of diabetes mellitus on eyes and community-based screening for diabetes, hypertension, and visual impairment in central India- a community-based cross-sectional study Open
Background: Ocular complications associated with DM are progressive and rapidly becoming the world’s most significant cause of morbidity and are preventable with early detection and timely treatment. This study was planned to assess knowle…
View article: The Impact of Task Context on Predicting Finger Movements in a Brain-Machine Interface
The Impact of Task Context on Predicting Finger Movements in a Brain-Machine Interface Open
A key factor in the clinical translation of brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) for restoring hand motor function will be their robustness to changes in a task. With functional electrical stimulation (FES) for example, the patient’s own hand w…
View article: Brain-Controlled Electrical Stimulation Restores Continuous Finger Function
Brain-Controlled Electrical Stimulation Restores Continuous Finger Function Open
Brain-machine interfaces have shown promise in extracting upper extremity movement intention from the thoughts of nonhuman primates and people with tetraplegia. Attempts to restore a user’s own hand and arm function have employed functiona…
View article: Evaluation of efficacy of antioxidant‐enriched sunscreen products against long wavelength ultraviolet A1 and visible light
Evaluation of efficacy of antioxidant‐enriched sunscreen products against long wavelength ultraviolet A1 and visible light Open
Objective The synergistic effects of VL and long wavelength UVA1 (VL + UVA1, 370–700 nm) on inducing pigmentation and erythema in skin have been demonstrated and linked to exacerbation of dermatologic conditions including melasma and post‐…
View article: Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and willingness for vaccination among frontline police personnel in Mumbai, India
Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and willingness for vaccination among frontline police personnel in Mumbai, India Open
Background: The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding COVID-19 appropriate behaviors and vaccination acceptance among police personnel in Mumbai, India, January 2021.Methods: A total of 3232 …
View article: P137. HIGH-RISK OPIOID PRESCRIBING AND PERSISTENT OPIOID USE AFTER MAJOR LOWER LIMB AMPUTATION AMONG MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES
P137. HIGH-RISK OPIOID PRESCRIBING AND PERSISTENT OPIOID USE AFTER MAJOR LOWER LIMB AMPUTATION AMONG MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES Open
PURPOSE: Recently, quality improvement efforts have focused on mitigating opioid related harms among postamputation patients. However, the prevalence of high-risk opioid prescribing practices is not well described, nor the risk factors ass…
View article: 54. ONE YEAR OUTCOMES AFTER REGENERATIVE PERIPHERAL NERVE INTERFACE SURGERY FOR POSTAMPUTATION PAIN: RESULTS OF A PROSPECTIVE CLINICAL TRIAL
54. ONE YEAR OUTCOMES AFTER REGENERATIVE PERIPHERAL NERVE INTERFACE SURGERY FOR POSTAMPUTATION PAIN: RESULTS OF A PROSPECTIVE CLINICAL TRIAL Open
PURPOSE: Postamputation pain decreases quality of life, prosthetic use, and functional status. Regenerative peripheral nerve interface (RPNI) surgery can treat and prevent postamputation pain. This prospective clinical trial examines the e…
View article: Comprehensive Reform and Greater Equity in Applying to Residency—Trainees' Mixed Responses to a Pass/Fail USMLE Step 1
Comprehensive Reform and Greater Equity in Applying to Residency—Trainees' Mixed Responses to a Pass/Fail USMLE Step 1 Open
Background Pass/fail USMLE Step 1 score reporting may have varying implications for trainees of different demographic and training backgrounds. Objective To characterize the perspectives of a diverse cohort of trainees on the impact of pas…
View article: Real-time linear prediction of simultaneous and independent movements of two finger groups using an intracortical brain-machine interface
Real-time linear prediction of simultaneous and independent movements of two finger groups using an intracortical brain-machine interface Open
View article: The Role of Autologous Flap Reconstruction in Patients with Crohn’s Disease Undergoing Abdominoperineal Resection
The Role of Autologous Flap Reconstruction in Patients with Crohn’s Disease Undergoing Abdominoperineal Resection Open
BACKGROUND: Patients with symptomatic Crohn’s disease who undergo abdominoperineal resection can experience impaired postoperative wound healing. This results in significant morbidity, burdensome dressing changes, and increased postoperati…
View article: Implications of Pass/Fail Step 1 Scoring: Plastic Surgery Program Director and Applicant Perspective
Implications of Pass/Fail Step 1 Scoring: Plastic Surgery Program Director and Applicant Perspective Open
Background: As early as 2022, United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 results will be reported as pass or fail, rather than as 3-digit numeric scores. This survey examines the perspectives of plastic surgery applicants and progr…
View article: Antibodies to SARS-CoV2 detectable for less than 50 days in polymerase chain reaction confirmed COVID-19 patients
Antibodies to SARS-CoV2 detectable for less than 50 days in polymerase chain reaction confirmed COVID-19 patients Open
Background: A seroprevalence study for COVID-19 antibodies was conducted amongst health workers in Mumbai, India, in June 2020.Methods: Healthcare workers (n=801) underwent a cross sectional survey through electrochemiluminescence immunoas…
View article: Guidelines for breast reconstruction during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Are we considering enough evidence?
Guidelines for breast reconstruction during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Are we considering enough evidence? Open
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View article: The Change of USMLE Step 1 to Pass/Fail: Perspectives of the Surgery Program Director
The Change of USMLE Step 1 to Pass/Fail: Perspectives of the Surgery Program Director Open
View article: Impact of Pass/Fail USMLE Step 1 Scoring on the Internal Medicine Residency Application Process: a Program Director Survey
Impact of Pass/Fail USMLE Step 1 Scoring on the Internal Medicine Residency Application Process: a Program Director Survey Open
View article: COVID-19 – Implications on and of Surgical Practices
COVID-19 – Implications on and of Surgical Practices Open
SURGICAL PERSPECTIVE As the number of individuals affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to increase globally, measures have been implemented to curtail the spread of the virus. In Italy, where the virus had found a new epi…