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Background Small aortic annulus is associated with poorer hemodynamic outcomes in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). In these cases, supra-annular (SA) self-expandable valves (SEVs) may offer better results than intra-annular SEVs (IA SEVs). This study evaluated clinical and hemodynamic outcomes for SA SEVs (Evolut valves, Acurate valves) and IA SEVs (Portico/Navitor valves). Methods W

Abstract: Lymphovascular invasion (LVI) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a critical prognostic marker linked to higher risks of metastasis and recurrence. This study aimed to develop a non-invasive predictive model using body composition features from 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging to assess LVI risk in early-stage NSCLC patients. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 248 patients, including 153 fr

Relative properties of superdeformed bands are exploited in terms of the [effective] alignment of the valence particles. Observed and calculated quantities are compared leading to assignments of configurations and relative spins. Within one formalism, both typical differences between some bands and identity of other bands are understood.

An atomic beam magnetic resonance (ABMR) apparatus has been constructed at Orsay, and has been installed at the CERN PS Booster ISOLDE mass separator facility for "on-line" work with radioactive isotopes in a program to measure hyperfine structure anomalies (the Bohr-Weisskopf effect) over long isotopic chains. The hfs anomalies result from the effect of the spatial distribution of the nuclear mag

We have used the 8π γ-ray spectrometer at the Chalk River TASCC facility to study superdeformed rotational bands in the chain of isotopes 145-149Gd. The five bands already known have been extended to higher spin, while four new excited bands have been discovered. The use of very similar reactions, data-acquisition parameters and data-analysis techniques, combined with the enlarged set of data, has

The lifetimes of the three lowest excited members of the rotational ground-state band of103Mo at 102.6, 241.1 and 433.2 keV as well as of the levels at 353.8 and 456.1 keV have been determined through a measurement of the delayed coincidences between β particles from the decay of the parent103Nb and the γ rays which depopulate the levels. A plastic and a BaF2 detector have been used for the β and

Background and purpose — Data on effectiveness of nighttime bracing compared with full-time bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is scarce. We aimed to investigate risk of curve progression and surgery with nighttime bracing vs full-time bracing for patients with moderate-grade adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Methods — Skeletally immature individuals with idiopathic scoliosis (25°–40°) trea

For nuclei with only a few particles outside closed shells, rotational bands might be formed in configurations with holes in the core. Common properties of bands of this kind with hole(s) in the high-j shells, f7/2 g9/2 and h11/2 are discussed and specific examples are compared with experiment. At superdeformation it is suggested that an approximate decoupling factor for the π[301 1/2] and ν[411 1

Recent upgrades in synchrotron radiation facilities, which now produce highly brilliant and coherent beams, result in a broader array of experiments challenging the available detectors. In X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (XAFS) experiments, detector performance is often a limiting factor, especially with the high photon fluxes from upgraded facilities. Within this context, a consortium of European

Despite high country-level gender equality, intimate partner violence against women (IPVAW) is common in Sweden. In discussion about this apparent paradox, the complexity of gender in/equality has been highlighted. Drawing on the domains considered in the EIGE gender equality index (work, money, knowledge, time, power, and health), and based on thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with

Background: The diagnostic performance of the IOTA methods, the O-RADS lexicon, and the RMI has been validated in prospective and retrospective studies, but most validation studies tested the performance in the hands of experienced ultrasound examiners. Objective: To prospectively validate the performance of the Risk of Malignancy Index, the International Ovarian Tumor Analysis Simple Rules Risk M

The emerging field of geo-foundation models (GeoFM) has the potential to reshape GeoAI and spatial data science research, education, and practice. In this work, we motivate and define the term and put it into its historic context within GeoAI and spatial data science more broadly. Next, we review core datasets, models, and benchmarks. Based on this overview of the state-of-the-art, we introduce ke

The current construction industry produces enormous quantities of wood waste, much of which is not utilised, despite wood being a renewable and versatile material. This thesis introduces a computational framework to repurpose wood offcuts into modular, load-bearing components for small-scale architectural applications. The goal is to transform discarded wood into valuable building elements by leve

This essay examines how Nike uses narrative strategies in its commercials on Instagram to create identification with the recipient. The aim is to analyze how the visual, verbal and emotional interaction in the films contributes to building engaging stories that arouse emotional recognition and convey the brand's values. The study is based on Sonja Foss's model for narrative analysis, which