Author(s): Qiu Z; Rivaz H; Xiao Y;
Background: As visual inspection is an inherent process during radiological screening, the associated eye gaze data can provide valuable insights into relevant clinical decision processes and facilitate computer-assisted diagnosis. However, the relevant techniques are still under-explored. Purpose: With deep learning becoming the state-of-the-art for com ...
Article GUID: 40665596
Author(s): Bicalho HA; Lopez-Delgado I; Diniz CV; Davis Z; Howarth AJ;
The synthesis of rare-earth cluster-based MOFs is often performed using metal nitrate salts as precursors. In this work, we demonstrate that six other Y(III) precursors can be used as alternatives in the synthesis of Y-CU-45 (CU = Concordia University), yielding reproducible results and high-quality materials.
Article GUID: 40662953
Author(s): Osagie RO; Tufa I; Angarita-Fonseca A; Pagé MG; Lacasse A; Stone LS; Rainville P; Roy M; Tétreault P; Fortin M; Léonard G; Massé-Alarie H; Roy JS; Grant AV; Meloto CB;
Inconsistencies in the identification of predictors for the transition from acute low back pain (aLBP) to chronic LBP (cLBP) may be attributed to the varying definitions of aLBP used in different studies. We investigated how adopting different aLBP definitions affects the set of predictors and th ...
Article GUID: 40663110
Author(s): Yaghoobian S; Ramirez-Ubillus MA; Zhai L; Hwang JH;
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are highly persistent synthetic chemicals that pose severe environmental and health risks, prompting increasingly stringent regulations. The recent crises caused by PFAS contamination underscore the urgent need for rapid, sensitive, and on-site monitoring, along with effective removal and degradation from water s ...
Article GUID: 40656524
Author(s): Memari E; Singh D; Alkins R; Helfield B;
Cellular immunotherapy remains hindered in the context of solid tumors due to the immunosuppressive microenvironment, in which key endothelial cell adhesion molecules (CAM) are suppressed. Microbubble-mediated focused ultrasound is being explored for targeted immunotherapy and can exert local shear stress upon neighboring endothelial cells. However, fluid ...
Article GUID: 40657183
Author(s): Neriya Hegade KP; Bhat RB; Packirisamy M;
Cancer diagnosis requires alternative techniques that allow for early, non-invasive, or minimally invasive identification. Traditional methods, like tissue biopsies, are highly invasive and can be traumatic for patients. Liquid biopsy, a less invasive option, detects cancer biomarkers in body fluids such as blood and urine. However, early-stage cancer oft ...
Article GUID: 40650129
Author(s): Alberga AS; Incollingo Rodriguez AC; Nagpal TS;
In this commentary, we discuss how the practice of measuring gestational weight gain may perpetuate weight stigma and resultant discrimination if not thoughtfully assessed. We offer suggestions to reduce the likelihood of weight stigma and discrimination in perinatal care settings.
Article GUID: 40652172
Author(s): Di Giovanni DA; Kersten-Oertel M; Drouin S; Collins DL;
Purpose: Image-guided neurosurgery demands precise depth perception to minimize cognitive burden during intricate navigational tasks. Existing evaluation methods rely heavily on subjective user feedback, which can be biased and inconsistent. This study uses a physiological measure via electroencephalography (EEG), to quantify cognitive load when using nov ...
Article GUID: 40650801
Author(s): Ferland MC; Wang R; Therrien-Blanchet JM; Remahi S; Côté S; Fréchette AJ; Dang-Vu TT; Liu H; Lepage JF; Théoret H;
Lorazepam is a fast-acting benzodiazepine that is widely used to manage anxiety symptoms through modulation of GABAergic activity. Despite being one of the most prescribed benzodiazepines, the effects of a single dose of lorazepam on brain functional connectivity at rest is not known. In this pla ...
Article GUID: 40646404
Author(s): Gharamaleki SK; Helfield B; Rivaz H;
Super-resolution imaging has emerged as a rapidly advancing field in diagnostic ultrasound. Ultrasound Localization Microscopy (ULM) achieves sub-wavelength precision in microvasculature imaging by tracking gas microbubbles (MBs) flowing through blood vessels. However, MB localization faces challenges due to dynamic point spread functions (PSFs) caused by ...
Article GUID: 40640235
Author(s): Bairagi K; Shamekhi M; Tountas I; Letourneau N; Peslherbe GH; Piekny A; Oh JK;
The development of stimuli-responsive amphiphilic block copolymers and their nanoassemblies/nanogels integrated with degradable covalent chemistry undergoing chemical transitions has been extensively explored as a promising platform for tumor-targeting controlled/enhanced drug delivery. The conjugate aromatic imine bond is unique in responding to acidic p ...
Article GUID: 40637173
Author(s): London-Nadeau K; Barborini C; Haines-Saah R; Bazarov M; Bristowe S; Khorkhordina M; Lemay-Gaulin M; Gorka C; Juster RP; D' Alessio H; Chadi N;
Efforts to control, repress, and punish drug use and queer and trans existence are rising as right-wing extremism becomes increasingly mainstream. These connected efforts are seen through the stifling of bodily autonomy and agency using criminal-legal, biomedical and political apparatuses, and ha ...
Article GUID: 40633507
