Joint Models to Predict Dairy Cow Survival from Sensor Data Recorded during the First Lactation.

Early predictions of cows' probability of survival to different lactations would help farmers in making successful management and breeding decisions. For this purpose, this research explored the adoption of joint models for longitudinal and survival data in the dairy field. An algorithm jointly modelled daily first-lactation sensor data (milk yield, body weight, rumination time) and survival data (i.

Evaluation of cfDNA as an early detection assay for dense tissue breast cancer.

A cell-free DNA (cfDNA) assay would be a promising approach to early cancer diagnosis, especially for patients with dense tissues. Consistent cfDNA signatures have been observed for many carcinogens. Recently, investigations of cfDNA as a reliable early detection bioassay have presented a powerful opportunity for detecting dense tissue screening complications early.

Tunisian Consensus document on magnetic resonance imaging in patients with intracardiac devices.

Patients with ferromagnetic cardiac devices, particularly cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) such as pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators, are often inappropriately deprived of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for safety reasons. This consensus document is written by a multidisciplinary working group involving rhythmologists, interventional cardiologists, echocardiographists and radiologists. Its objective is to establish good practice recommendations to optimize the management of patients with cardiac devices requiring MRI examination, while ensuring their safety and facilitating their access to MRI.

Silent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation: Prevalence and predictive factors.

Background: Silent strokes are damagesof brain not accompanied by symptoms suggestive of stroke. Currentepidemiological trends suggesttheirindependent association with atrial fibrillation (AF). However, this association is not yetwelldefined.