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Negation recognition in clinical natural language processing using a combination of the NegEx algorithm and a convolutional neural network
BackgroundImportant clinical information of patients is present in unstructured free-text fields of Electronic Health Records (EHRs). While this...
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Development of Clinical Algorithm Utilizing Vibration-Controlled Transient Elastography to Detect Advanced Hepatic Fibrosis in Liver Transplant Recipients
IntroductionVibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE) based liver stiffness measurement (LSM) is an excellent ‘rule-out’ test for advanced...
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The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Blepharoptosis in an Elderly Asian Population
BackgroundAge-related blepharoptosis, or ptosis, affects vision and appearance. Associations with age, gender, BMI, and diabetes have been explored,...
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Capturing nystagmus during vertigo attacks using a smartphone: adherence, characteristics, pearls and pitfalls
ObjectiveTo investigate adherence, characteristics, and first clinical experiences of capturing ictal nystagmus at home, which can be performed to...
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Clinical Concept-Based Radiology Reports Classification Pipeline for Lung Carcinoma
Rising incidence and mortality of cancer have led to an incremental amount of research in the field. To learn from preexisting data, it has become...
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Application of the “1-2-3-4-day” rule to stroke severity at baseline versus at 24 h to start direct oral anticoagulant for atrial fibrillation within 7 days from symptom onset
IntroductionThe aim of this study is to compare the “1-2-3-4-day” rule applied to stroke severity at baseline versus at 24 h to start DOAC for AF...
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Study of the clinical distinctions of acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of acute gouty arthritis based on complex networks
ObjectiveTo discuss the point-selection and point-grou** patterns and therapeutic application features in acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of...
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The Medical Evaluation of Psychiatric Symptoms
Every DSM-5 diagnosis includes an exclusion criterion that the disorder is not better explained by a medical condition. Meeting this criterion can...
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Understanding the complexity of sepsis mortality prediction via rule discovery and analysis: a pilot study
BackgroundSepsis, defined as life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection, has become one of the major...
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The value of machine learning based on CT radiomics in the preoperative identification of peripheral nerve invasion in colorectal cancer: a two-center study
BackgroundWe aimed to explore the application value of various machine learning (ML) algorithms based on multicenter CT radiomics in identifying...
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Transcranial Doppler and computed tomography angiography for detecting cerebral vasospasm post-aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Cerebral vasospasm is a life-threatening complication following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). While digital subtraction angiography...
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Factors affecting clinical pharmacist decision-making when reviewing and prescribing z-drugs in primary care: a qualitative interview study
BackgroundZ-drugs (zopiclone, zolpidem and zaleplon) are drugs with dependence forming characteristics licensed for the short-term management of...
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Development of a knowledge-based healthcare-associated infections surveillance system in China
BackgroundIn the modern era of antibiotics, healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have emerged as a prominent and concerning health threat...
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Segmentation-Based Fusion of CT and MR Images
In this paper, a segmentation-based image fusion method is proposed for the fusion of MR and CT images to obtain a high contrast fused image that...
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Correction to: Cost-effectiveness of rule-based immunoprophylaxis against respiratory syncytial virus infections in preterm infants
The name of the co-author Wendy J. Ungar was inadvertently omitted on the original published article. Her name and affiliation have now been added to...
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Frequency of alterations in qSOFA, SIRS, MEWS and NEWS scores during the emergency department stay in infectious patients: a prospective study
BackgroundFor emergency department (ED) patients with suspected infection, a vital sign-based clinical rule is often calculated shortly after the...
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Understanding the Cures Act Information Blocking Rule in cancer care: a mixed methods exploration of patient and clinician perspectives and recommendations for policy makers
BackgroundThe 21 st Century Cures Act Interoperability and Information Blocking Rule was created to increase patient access to health information....
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Artificial intelligence-based assessment of PD-L1 expression in diffuse large B cell lymphoma
Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is an aggressive blood cancer known for its rapid progression and high incidence. The growing use of...
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Machine learning to predict virological failure among HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy in the University of Gondar Comprehensive and Specialized Hospital, in Amhara Region, Ethiopia, 2022
BackgroundTreatment with effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) reduces viral load as well as HIV-related morbidity and mortality in HIV-positive...
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The impact of a rapid home test on telehealth decision-making for influenza: a clinical vignette study
BackgroundHome testing for influenza has the potential to aid triage and management decisions for patients with influenza-like illness. As yet,...
