In 2018, Medicare established coverage and reimbursement for its first service using artificial intelligence (AI): computed tomography (CT) fractional flow reserve (FFRCT). FFRCT is used in ...

Background The limited literature provides minimal information on clinical outcomes among patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) under different healthcare funding systems, ...

Compare therapy apps vs in-person therapy in this guide exploring online therapy effectiveness, key pros and cons, and how digital mental health apps support emotional well-being.

In patients with isolated gastric varices type 1 (IGV1) with spontaneous shunts, endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)-guided cyanoacrylate injections were very effective at treating bleeding — achieving ...

A new review including over 100 clinical trials has found that no induction method was clearly effective than low-dose vaginal misoprostol, although some methods were less effective and safety ...

A new review including over 100 clinical trials has found that 13 common methods for medically inducing labor are similarly effective, but their safety profiles differ according to clinical context.

1 Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, Liaoning, China 2 The Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, Liaoning, China Objective: ...

Abstract: This paper proposes the SVD-based Guided Filter, designed to address key limitations of the original guided filter and its improved methods, providing better use of multi-channel guide ...

Creative Commons (CC): This is a Creative Commons license. Attribution (BY): Credit must be given to the creator. Microplastic (MP) research is a rapidly evolving field, with their presence ...

Abstract: The development of effective defect detection methods for underwater pipelines plays an important role in energy transportation safety. Although high-frequency guided waves provide ...

Introduction: The use of alcohol is a prevalent phenomenon among adolescents. Several brief intervention strategies have been developed to prevent the progression of alcohol use to high-risk levels.