Publications by authors named "M J Menendez"

Hypothesis And Background: Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) exhibits favorable outcomes in managing rotator cuff arthropathy, primary glenohumeral arthritis, and complex proximal humeral fractures. Despite its success and reliability, certain patients experience persistent pain and stiffness. The clinical utility of therapeutic arthroscopy in RSA patients remains an area for investigation.

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International medical graduates (IMGs) are integral to the US healthcare system but are scarce in orthopaedic residency classes. Positive contributions of IMGs to the field of orthopaedic surgery in the United States are well documented, but successfully matching into an orthopaedic residency position as an IMG remains very challenging. The purpose of this study was to review current processes, strategies, and potential barriers of IMGs applying for orthopaedic surgery residency in the United States as an IMG.

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  • This study focuses on identifying extraprostatic extension (EPE) in prostate cancer patients using advanced imaging techniques, highlighting its importance for treatment outcomes.
  • Researchers analyzed MRI scans from 20 patients who underwent surgery, extracting over 200 radiomic features to help differentiate between EPE and non-EPE lesions.
  • The results showed that an MLP neural network model using 18 key features could accurately predict EPE, achieving a sensitivity of 75%, specificity of 79%, and an area-under-curve (AUC) of 0.82, indicating promising predictive capability.
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The world is undergoing a rapid process of urbanization. Currently, it is estimated that over 55% of the global population resides in urban areas, a figure projected to reach nearly 70% by 2050. This trend is accompanied by a spatial reorganization of human activities on a global scale, bringing about significant changes in mobility patterns and urban traffic management capabilities.

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The digital revolution, fuelled by advancements in social media, Big Data, the Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence, is reshaping our urban landscapes into 'participatory cities'. These cities leverage digital technologies to foster citizen engagement, collaborative decision-making and community-driven urban development, thus unlocking new potentials while confronting emerging threats. Such technologies are empowering individuals and organizations in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago.

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