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Deep Learning Application for Analyzing of Medical Images | Chapter 11 | New Horizons in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 6

 All of the research papers define, emphasise, and classify one of the constituent elements of deep learning models (DL) used in medical image interpretation, but none of them provide a comprehensive picture of the importance and impact of each ingredient on DL model performance. Deep learning (DL) has advanced at a breakneck pace in medicine, but its applications in medical image interpretation are still evolving. Our paper is unique in that it employs a unified approach to the constituent elements of DL models, such as data, tools used by DL architectures, or specifically constructed DL architecture combinations, and highlights their "key" features for completing tasks in current medical image interpretation applications. Future research could focus on the use of "key" qualities unique to each constituent of DL models, as well as the correct determination of their correlations, with the goal of increasing DL model performance in medical image interpretation. Aut...

Diagnosis of the Medical Images Using a Three-Dimensional MRI and CT Reconstruction Algorithm: A Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial | Chapter 10 | New Horizons in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 6

 MRI and CT can effectively identify prognostic indicators in the cervix, tumour size, parametric invasion, pelvic lateral wall, and lymph node invasion. CT scans have a high density resolution, which allows them to clearly depict organs and soft tissue structures with tiny density changes. Despite the relevance of MRI and CT in the diagnosis of cervical cancer and thyroid cancer, radiologists continue to face challenges due to MRI's technical and interpretative flaws. Furthermore, employing MRI and CT imaging to accurately diagnose and stage thyroid cancer allows for the establishment of an effective treatment strategy. Thyroid volume measurements are required for both the dosimetry of radioactive iodine therapy and the evaluation of the therapeutic impact. The size of the thyroid gland has become a factor in the selection of patients for minimally invasive surgery. Our study is unique in two ways: first, we validate the computer assisted diagnostic (CAD) method in a clinical stud...

Cytogenetics in Mental Retardation: An Overview | Chapter 09 | New Horizons in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 6

  It is critical to determine the aetiology of mental retardation in order to limit the risk of recurrence and, in cases where MR is transmissible, to provide prenatal diagnostics and correct genetic counselling. The study emphasises the value of cytogenetic investigations in finding anomalies such as rings and mosaics that may be missed by CMA assays. Mental retardation is described as a lack of mental capacity development and associated behavioural issues. It is the most prevalent neuropsychiatric illness, affecting 2.5-3.0% of the population in all civilised nations. Mental retardation is commonly caused by chromosomal disorders. In the first report from North India, cytogenetic examinations were performed on 143 mentally disturbed persons who were sent to the Guru Nanak Dev University's Centre for Genetic Disorders in Amritsar, India, between 1996 and 2002. These cases were typically referred to as Down syndrome, delayed milestones, mental retardation, and so on. The patients...

Determining the Effects of Serotonin Transporter Gene Polymorphism on Mood during the Period before the Competition in Japanese Ballet Dancers | Chapter 08 | New Horizons in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 6

  The goal is to look at the link between a serotonin transporter gene polymorphism and state-trait anxiety, as well as to see if 5-HTTLPR may be utilised as an objective predictor of mental state in Japanese ballet dancers under stress. There were 25 elite student ballet (Elite) dancers with future promise and 19 professional ballet (Pro) dancers that took part in the competition. On a regular day and one of the stressful days, we gave the subjects two psychological questionnaires (STAI: State-Trait Anxiety Inventory; BRUMS: Brunel Mood Scale). The 5-HTTLPR genotype was found in 64.7 percent of the dancers, 35.3 percent in the s/l group, and 0 percent in the l/l group. Only the s/s and s/l genotypes had significant differences in STAI scores before competition. Elite dancers' Trait-Anxiety scores were substantially higher than those of Pro dancers in this study (P0.028). The primary impacts of genotypes on BRUMS scores (P0.035) and Pro/Elite groups (P0.002) were substantial; the 5...

Determining the Role of Prenatal Diagnosis in Parents with Sex Chromosomal Aneuploidy: Review Article | Chapter 07 | New Horizons in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 6

 The karyotypes 45,X (Turner syndrome); 47,XXY (Klinefelter syndrome); 47,XXX; and 47,XYYY are all examples of sex chromosome aneuploidy, which is defined as a numeric aberration of an X or Y chromosome. Individuals with the numbers 47,XXX and 47,XXY are typically viable, however they may have a cytogenetically abnormal child. Turner and Klinefelter syndromes are frequently linked to infertility, however some women have been able to give birth to healthy children, and other kids have been born with chromosomal abnormalities. 0.1 percent of live-born female babies have Triple X syndrome. Only a few cases of congenital abnormalities have the 47,XXX karyotype, hence the majority of these newborn kids have a normal phenotype. Despite the fact that these female patients appear to be mainly viable, there appears to be an increased risk of having a cytogenetically abnormal kid; the magnitude of this risk cannot yet be determined; prenatal diagnosis and genetic study are therefore indica...

Usefulness of Presepsin Concentrations for Differentiating Sepsis Severity | Chapter 06 | New Horizons in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 6

 The importance of early detection and treatment of sepsis is critical for a better clinical outcome. For the quick diagnosis of sepsis, many sepsis biomarkers are commonly employed. This study looked into the diagnostic accuracy of presepsin, procalcitonin (PCT), and C-reactive protein (CRP) in distinguishing sepsis severity, as well as their link with the Sepsis-related Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score. 100 septic patients from two university clinical centres were enrolled in the trial during two time periods. The Sepsis-3 definitions were used to stratify the patients. Biomarkers and the SOFA score were measured four times during the illness. A sandwich ELISA kit was used to measure presepsin. A generalised linear mixed effects model was used to assess changes in biomarker concentrations and SOFA score values during the illness, as well as to quantify differences across severity groups. Multivariate analysis was used to look into the relationship between biomarkers and SO...

Study about Oncogenic Human Papillomavirus in Breast Cancer: An Approach towards Molecular Prevalence in a Group of Congolese Patients | Chapter 05 | New Horizons in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 6

 Background: Several studies have revealed a possible link between the aetiology of breast cancer and viral infection since the Band's study in 1990. HPV infection is one of the cancer-causing viruses that has been related to breast cancer cases all over the world. The goal of this study was to seek for HPV DNA in archival paraffin-embedded breast cancer cases at the University Hospital of Brazzaville, and to see if there was a link between viral HPV infections and clinicopathological characteristics. Methods: Forty formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) samples were retrospectively collected, with all available data being documented. HPV was detected and genotyped using real-time PCR using GeneXpert technology (Cepheid®, Sunnyvale, USA). The average age of the participants was 51.1 11.4 years (range 22 - 75 years; median was 47). HPV DNA was identified in 6 (15%) of the breast cancer samples in total. HPV-16 was detected in 83.7 percent of all samples, making it the most fr...