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FPsim: an agent-based model of family planning
The behavioral and biological underpinnings of family planning (FP) unfold on an individual level, across a full reproductive life course, and within...
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Mechanistic model of radiotherapy-induced lung fibrosis using coupled 3D agent-based and Monte Carlo simulations
BackgroundMechanistic modelling of normal tissue toxicities is unfolding as an alternative to the phenomenological normal tissue complication...
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How individuals’ opinions influence society’s resistance to epidemics: an agent-based model approach
BackgroundProtecting public health from infectious diseases often relies on the cooperation of citizens, especially when self-care interventions are...
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Uncovering physical activity trade-offs in transportation policy: A spatial agent-based model of Bogotá, Colombia
BackgroundTransportation policies can impact health outcomes while simultaneously promoting social equity and environmental sustainability. We...
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An agent-based model of binge drinking, inequitable gender norms and their contribution to HIV transmission, with application to South Africa
BackgroundBinge drinking, inequitable gender norms and sexual risk behaviour are closely interlinked. This study aims to model the potential effect...
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Ultrasound Contrast Agent Needle Priming: Impact on Sonographic Biopsy Needle Visibility in a Porcine Liver Model
PurposeThe visibility of biopsy needles in contrast-specific imaging mode can be improved by priming them with an ultrasound contrast agent...
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Omniparticle Contrast Agent for Multimodal Imaging: Synthesis and Characterization in an Animal Model
PurposeIndividual imaging modalities have certain advantages, but each suffers from drawbacks that other modalities may overcome. The goal of this...
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Spectral computed tomography angiography using a gadolinium-based contrast agent for imaging of pathologies of the aorta
ObjectivesEspecially patients with aortic aneurysms and multiple computed tomography angiographies (CTA) might show medical conditions which oppose...
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Fuzzy constraint-based agent negotiation framework for doctor-patient shared decision-making
BackgroundThe clinical practice of shared decision-making (SDM) has grown in importance. However, most studies on SDM practice concentrated on...
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Examining buprenorphine diversion through a harm reduction lens: an agent-based modeling study
BackgroundRecent policies have lessened restrictions around prescribing buprenorphine-naloxone (buprenorphine) for the treatment of opioid use...
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Ultrasound Contrast Agent Priming of Biopsy and Introducer Needles by Using a Small Syringe to Improve Needle Visibility in a Phantom Model
PurposeBiopsy under the guidance of contrast-enhanced ultrasound is sometimes useful. Needle visualization in contrast-specific imaging-mode is often...
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Cost-effectiveness of sacituzumab govitecan versus single-agent chemotherapy for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer: a trial-based analysis
BackgroundSacituzumab govitecan (SG) has recently been approved in China for the post-line treatment of metastatic triple-negative breast cancer...
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Agent-Based Modeling: an Underutilized Tool in Community Violence Research
Purpose of ReviewCommunity violence is a serious public health problem, and generational investments are being made to address it. Agent-based models...
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An evolutionary game-based simulation study of a multi-agent governance system for smart senior care services in China
BackgroundThe competing interests of the government, smart senior care technology service providers, and older adults have led to a serious...
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An Agent-based Decision Support for a Vaccination Campaign
We explore the Covid-19 diffusion with an agent-based model of an Italian region with a population on a scale of 1:1000. We also simulate different...
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Peptide-based PET imaging agent of tumor TIGIT expression
BackgroundAccumulating studies have demonstrated that elevated TIGIT expression in tumor microenvironment correlates with better therapeutic response...
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Toward a Nanoencapsulated EPR Imaging Agent for Clinical Use
PurposeProgress toward develo** a novel radiocontrast agent for determining pO 2 in tumors in a clinical setting is described. The imaging agent is...
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MRI-based training model for left atrial appendage closure
PurposePercutaneous closure of the left atrial appendage (LAA) reduces the risk of embolic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. Thereby, the...
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Modeling COVID-19 spread using multi-agent simulation with small-world network approach
BackgroundThe rapid global spread of COVID-19 has seriously impacted people’s daily lives and the social economy while also posing a threat to their...
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Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation (ABMS)on the influence of adjusting medical service fees on patients' choice of medical treatment
BackgroundWe explored the impact of medical service fee adjustments on the choice of medical treatment for hypertensive patients in Bei**g. We hope...
