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Application effect of an artificial intelligence-based fundus screening system: evaluation in a clinical setting and population screening

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Introduction: – Ocular fundus abnormalities like diabetic retinopathy (DR), age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), retinal vein occlusion (RVO), and pathological myopia (PM) are major causes of blindness worldwide. – Early detection is crucial for preventing irreversible vision loss from these conditions. – AI systems based on fundus imaging like color fundus photography (CFP) have potential for […]

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The relationship between hydronephrosis severity on ultrasound and kidney stone size

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Introduction Kidney stones are a common urologic condition, with an increasing incidence and prevalence globally. Non-contrast computed tomography (CT) is frequently used in emergency departments to evaluate suspected kidney stones, given its high accuracy for detecting the presence, size and location of stones. However, ultrasound is advantageous due to lower cost, lack of ionizing radiation,

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Inside the bold mission to map every immune system in the world

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Introduction The article “Inside the bold mission to map every immune system in the world” by James Lloyd, published in BBC Science Focus Magazine in January 2024, discusses the aims and challenges of the Human Immunome Project (HIP), a global initiative that seeks to create a digital library of the immune system of every human

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Monkeypox

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The monkeypox virus is the infection that causes monkeypox. It can spread from animals to people since it is a viral zoonotic infection. Additionally, it is transferrable between people and the environment, as well as between humans. Numerous symptoms and indicators are associated with monkeypox. While some people experience less severe symptoms, others may experience

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Assessment of dietary macronutrient and micronutrient intake among haemodialysis patients in Sri Lanka

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NADUNI ERANDIKA1, NISHANTHA NANAYAKKARA1, LALANI YATAWARA2 1National Hospital-Kandy, Sri Lanka 2Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Kandy, Sri Lanka Background: Malnutrition is very common among haemodialysis (HD) patients. Aim: We aimed to assess the macronutrient and micronutrient intake and determined the association between nutritional intake and socio-economic status among HD patients. Methods: This

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Predictive Modeling

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Utilizing predetermined outcomes to develop, process, and validate models is known as predictive modelling. To develop, process, and evaluate a model that can be used to predict future outcomes, predictive modelling is the process of employing known findings. It is an instrument used in predictive analytics, a data mining technique that seeks to provide an

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Magic Mushrooms

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Magic mushrooms are a variety of naturally occurring mushrooms that contain Psilocybin. Psylocibin is a psychedelic drug that can affect all the senses of a person and can cause hallucinating effects. Psilocybin in magic mushrooms get converted to Psilocin upon digestion, which can cause psychoactive effects. The appearance of magic mushrooms look much similar to

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Body composition in lupus nephritis patients

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Duminda B. Basnayake1*, Naduni H. Erandika1, Hashan K. Amarathunga2, Ayesha A. Nayanamali1, Jayamini Pathiraja2, Rangi Kandane-Rathnayake3, Abdul W. M. Wazil1, Nishantha Nanayakkara1, Kushan T. Thennakoon1, Inoka M. Chathurani1, Ruwina A. Deepani1, Buddhika A. Wijayawickrama1 1Department of Nephrology and Renal Transplant, 2Department of Nutritional Medicine, National Hospital Kandy, Sri Lanka, 3School of Clinical Sciences at Monash

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World Disabilty

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  Disability is part of the human being and almost everyone will temporarily or permanently experience disability at some point. Over 1 billion people – about 15% of the global population – currently experience disability. This number is increasing due in part to population ageing and an increase in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases. Disability

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