SinoXivThe quantitative analysis of the effective atomic number in X-ray projection imaging is constrained by beam hardening effects and nonlinear spectral distortion induced by detector response. To address...
Background: High-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) is a leading cause of anogenital cancers and disproportionately affects men who have sex with men (MSM), particularly in low-and middle-income countr...
The gliovascular unit (GVU), a specialized interface between the brain and the vascular system, assembles and matures after birth and establishes essential homeostatic functions, including blood–brain...
Background Male involvement in antenatal care (ANC) is vital to improving maternal health outcomes, yet remains limited in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa. This study explores how sociodemographic fa...
The integration of medical imaging and clinical text1,2 has enabled the emergence of generalist artificial intelligence (AI) systems for healthcare3,4. However, pervasive biases, such as imbalanced di...
Organ-specific aging measures have recently gained growing attention. Still, the interpretation of the contributing factors, biological mechanism and relevance of the physiological insights remain unc...
Tenderness is the most important factor affecting consumer satisfaction with beef. As demand for high-quality beef continues to grow, tenderness standards are receiving increased attention. Warner-Bra...
Background/Objectives: Sarcopenia is a public health concern linked to frailty. Accurate assessment is essential, yet standardization remains a challenge. This study assessed the agreement between Dua...
Background Depression is a major mental health problem among older adults and associated with physical health deterioration and social isolation. As population aging accelerates, the prevalence of chr...
Background Diagnostic imaging is frequently requested for non-specific low back pain despite limited clinical value. Patient desire for imaging remains a key driver of low-value referrals, yet little ...
