The authors looked at using computer vision to evaluate the degree of exotropia in individuals with strabismus.
Read More...Exotropia detection using computer vision, image processing and facial landmark detection
The authors looked at using computer vision to evaluate the degree of exotropia in individuals with strabismus.
Read More...An evaluation of the trends in U.S. maternal deaths based on abortion policies from 2018 to 2021
Here the authors evaluate the relationship between state-level abortion policies and maternal mortality across the United States from 2018 to 2021. Their findings reveal that states with restrictive abortion laws consistently experienced higher maternal mortality ratios than those with protective policies, culminating in a 72% increase in deaths within restrictive states by the end of the study period.
Read More...Examination of the rotation curve for the dark matter deficient relic galaxy NGC 1277
The authors re-examine the galactic kinematics of relic galaxy NGC 1277, recently identified as dark matter deficient, by reproducing its rotation curve with data from the George and Cynthia Mitchell Spectrograph.
Read More...Using advanced machine learning and voice analysis features for Parkinson’s disease progression prediction
The authors looked at the ability to use audio clips to analyze the progression of Parkinson's disease.
Read More...A 1D model of ultrasound waves for diagnosing of hepatomegaly and cirrhosis
The authors created a 1D model to diagnose hepatomegaly and cirrhosis via ultrasound of the liver.
Read More...The Mount Laurel doctrine: A case study in housing affordability and the labor market in New Jersey
The authors explored the effects of the Mount Laurel Doctrine on housing affordability, unemployment rate, and civilian labor force in Burlington County, New Jersey compared to nearby counties.
Read More...Higher pH level increases the efficacy of calcium phosphate-mediated intracellular delivery
This study investigated the impact of pH on the efficiency of calcium phosphate, used as a drug delivery agent.
Read More...Enhanced brain arteries and aneurysms analysis using a CAE-CFD approach
Here, recognizing that brain aneurysms pose a severe threat, often misdiagnosed and leading to high mortality, particularly in younger individuals, the authors explored a novel computer-aided engineering approach. They used magnetic resonance angiography images and computational fluid dynamics, to improve aneurysm detection and risk assessment, aiming for more personalized treatment.
Read More...Impact of Silverado Fire on soil carbon
Soil stores three times more carbon than the atmosphere, making small changes in its storage and release crucial for carbon cycling and climate models. This study examined the impact of the 2020 California Silverado Fire on pyrogenic carbon (PyC) deposits using nitrogen and carbon isotopes as proxies. While the results showed significant variability in δ¹⁵N, δ¹³C, total carbon, and total nitrogen across sites, they did not support the hypothesis that wildfire increases δ¹⁵N while keeping δ¹³C constant, emphasizing the need for location-based controls when using δ¹⁵N to track PyC.
Read More...Utilizing sorbitol to improve properties of cellulose-based biodegradable hydrogels
Hydrogels are commonly used in medicine, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. Hydrogels absorb water by swelling and re-release this water by diffusion. This study sought to synthesize a biodegradable, cellulose-based hydrogel that is more effective at absorbing and re-releasing water than those produced by current methods. We tested the compressive strength of both the dry and swollen gels and the tensile strength of the swollen gels to elucidate the gel structure.
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