Laser-based imaging approach for nocturnal vessel detection in rivers.

In the twenty-first century, maritime routes are crucial for geographical and financial reasons in riverine countries. Compared to the available technology abroad, Bangladesh has insufficient monitoring of water vessels to tackle any possible disaster, such as vessel collisions for inland water transportation. One of the frequent outcomes of this architecture is regular capsizing, which sometimes leads to loss of lives.

Climatic determinants of monkeypox transmission: A multi-national analysis using generalized count mixed models.

Monkeypox (mpox) is a rare viral disease that can cause severe illness in humans, with outbreaks occurring primarily in central and western Africa. Well-coordinated and synchronized efforts are necessary to understand the factors involved in disease transmission and develop effective health interventions. The aim of this study is to assess the relationship between climate factors and daily mpox cases, as well as to identify the most suitable predictive model for transmission.

Frequency of Early Complications of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Using Four Ports.

Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has become a widely accepted bariatric procedure for treating morbid obesity and associated comorbidities due to its relatively straightforward technique and positive outcomes in terms of weight loss and metabolic improvement. Objective To investigate the frequency and types of early complications following LSG using four ports. Methods This prospective observational study was conducted at Al Hadi International Hospital, Swabi, Pakistan, from January 2022 to December 2022.

Triple osteotomy of first ray for severe hallux valgus surgery: Long-term follow-up.

This study aimed to present a retrospective case series of the long-term results of severe hallux valgus treated with triple osteotomy of the first ray. Patients with severe hallux valgus treated with a basal medial opening wedge, distal chevron, and Akin osteotomy from 2008 to 2012 were identified from the electronic medical records. Radiological outcomes such as pre- and postoperative hallux valgus angle, intermetatarsal angle, and distal metatarsal articular angle) were collected.

Patient Perspectives on the Use of Aging Metrics for Kidney Transplant Decision-Making.

Introduction: Frailty and cognitive function are often measured during kidney transplant evaluation. However, patient perspectives on the ethical considerations of this practice are unclear.

Research Question: What are patient perspectives on the use of aging metrics in kidney transplant decision-making?

Design: One hundred participants who were evaluated for kidney transplantation and were enrolled in an ongoing prospective cohort study (response rate = 61.