AI Enhanced explainable early prediction of blood culture positivity in neutropenic patients using clinical and hematologic parameters.

Leukemia patients who receive chemotherapy experience a decline in neutrophils and an increased risk of infections. Neutropenic sepsis is a life-threatening condition and a major cause of cancer-related mortality. Patients with neutropenic sepsis are generally treated with Broad Spectrum Antibiotics (BSA) as a first-line medication that destroys common causative organisms but may either miss the true pathogen or be overly broad leading to an increased risk of development of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

Practical implementation of automated insulin delivery systems in 2025: A French position statement update.

The advent of automated insulin delivery (AID) systems in 2020 marked a disruptive event in managing type 1 diabetes, benefiting children and adults alike. By 2024, advances in real-world data and research motivated an update to the French consensus on AID systems to expand accessibility, refine guidelines, and optimize patient follow-up. AID systems have consistently improved glycemic control by reducing HbA1c, increasing time-in-range (TIR), and minimizing hypoglycemia, with significant benefits even for specific populations such as individuals with poor glycemic control, brittle diabetes, children, very young children, pregnant women, those with insulin resistance or gastroparesis, or after bariatric surgery.

Comparative evaluation of microleakage of four restorative materials using confocal laser scanning microscopy: an in vitro study.

Objective: Understanding the sealing ability of restorative materials to prevent microleakage and its consequent complications-such as secondary caries, postoperative sensitivity, and restoration failure-is imperative in clinical dentistry. This study aims to compare the microleakage performance of four restorative materials-bioactive composite resin (Activa Pronto), alkasite restorative (Cention N), compomer (Dyract Flow), and glass ionomer cement (Type 2 GIC)-in Class V cavities of extracted premolar teeth.

Materials And Methods: Forty non-carious, intact premolar teeth were selected and prepared with standardized Class V cavities.

A review of urban heat island mapping approaches with a special emphasis on the Indian region.

With an estimated population of about 6 billion living in urban areas by 2050, controlling the rate of urbanization is one of the major challenges governments face in the twenty-first century. Increasing urbanization is problematic since it causes heat accumulation within urban areas due to the enhanced anthropogenic activities. With developing countries like India aiming for their economic growth, combating urban heat islands (UHIs) is a critical step in improving the quality of life.

A prospective comparison of Scheimpflug-based anterior segment imaging systems in normal and abnormal corneas: Oculus Pentacam vs. Remidio Visionix VX650.

Purpose: Advancements in anterior segment imaging have significantly improved the precision of corneal diagnostics, aiding ocular conditions management. The study evaluated the agreement between two Scheimpflug devices-Pentacam and Remidio Visionix 650 (VX650)-in assessing corneal and anterior chamber parameters in patients with and without corneal abnormalities.

Materials And Methods: This prospective study at a tertiary eye care hospital measured pachymetry values (central corneal thickness, thinnest point), front corneal surface parameters (keratometry, curvature, astigmatism), back corneal surface parameters (elevation, curvature) and anterior chamber parameters (depth, volume, angle).