Physiological performance and inflammatory markers as indicators of complications after oesophageal cancer surgery [PDF]
Background The extent to which physiological factors influence outcome following oesophageal cancer surgery is poorly understood. This study aimed to evaluate the extent to which cardiorespiratory fitness and selected metabolic factors predicted ...
A. G. M. T. Powell+8 more
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Development and validation of a novel glucolipid metabolism-related nomogram to enhance the predictive performance for osteoporosis complications in prediabetic and diabetic patients. [PDF]
Li J, Ma C, Wang X, Li J, Liu P, Zhu M.
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Investigation of Machine Learning Approaches for Traumatic Brain Injury Classification via EEG Assessment in Mice. [PDF]
Due to the difficulties and complications in the quantitative assessment of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and its increasing relevance in today's world, robust detection of TBI has become more significant than ever.
Cao, Hung+6 more
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Type 1 diabetes and cardiovascular disease [PDF]
The presence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Type 1 diabetes largely impairs life expectancy. Hyperglycemia leading to an increase in oxidative stress is considered to be the key pathophysiological factor of both micro- and macrovascular complications.
Cappuccio, Francesco+5 more
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Prognostic factors influencing infectious complications after cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC. Results from a tertiary referral center [PDF]
Background. Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) showed promising results in selected patients. High morbidity restrains its wide application.
Carbonari, Ludovica+8 more
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Changes in MEG resting-state networks are related to cognitive decline in type 1 diabetes mellitus patients [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: Integrity of resting-state functional brain networks (RSNs) is important for proper cognitive functioning. In type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) cognitive decrements are commonly observed, possibly due to alterations in RSNs, which may vary ...
Barkhof F+8 more
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Including Limited Partners in the Diversity Jurisdiction Analysis [PDF]
This paper presents the results of the Dynamic Pricing Challenge, held on the occasion of the 17th INFORMS Revenue Management and Pricing Section Conference on June 29–30, 2017 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Bayliss, C.+12 more
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Extended pelvic lymph node dissection at the time of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: Impact of surgical volume on efficacy and complications in a single-surgeon series [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: We assessed the impact of surgical volume on perioperative outcomes and complications of robotic extended pelvic lymph node dissection (ePLND).
Danuser, Hansjörg+4 more
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Speech perception in MRI scanner noise by persons with aphasia [PDF]
Purpose. To examine reductions in performance on auditory tasks by aphasic and neurologically-intact individuals as a result of concomitant MRI scanner noise. Methods. Four tasks together forming a continuum of linguistic complexity were developed.
Fridriksson, J+4 more
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Generalized Hybrid Evolutionary Algorithm Framework with a Mutation Operator Requiring no Adaptation [PDF]
This paper presents a generalized hybrid evolutionary optimization structure that not only combines both nondeterministic and deterministic algorithms on their individual merits and distinct advantages, but also offers behaviors of the three originating ...
Chan, Lipton+4 more
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