Cochlear Implantation of Slim Precurved Arrays Using Automatic Preoperative Insertion Plans.

Hypothesis: Preoperative cochlear implant (CI) electrode array (EL) insertion plans created by automated image analysis methods can improve positioning of slim precurved EL.

Background: This study represents the first evaluation of a system for patient-customized EL insertion planning for a slim precurved EL.

Methods: Twenty-one temporal bone specimens were divided into experimental and control groups and underwent cochlear implantation.

Ion beam modification of one-dimensional nano materials: A review.

The distinctive properties in a variation of aspects of one dimensional (1D) nano materials, like the well-known carbon nanotubes, metal oxide nanorods (& tubes), hBN nanotubes etc. have piqued the interest of researchers from both fundamental research and industry. The ability to efficiently modify the properties of 1D nanomaterials has a lot of practical uses.

Instant Diagnosis Using Raman Spectroscopy and Generative Adversarial Networks: A Blood-Based Study on Seasonal Flu, COVID-19, and Dengue.

Rapid detection of infectious diseases like COVID-19, flu, and dengue is crucial for healthcare professionals preparing for contagious outbreaks. Given the constant mutations in viruses and the recurring emergence of threats like Nipah and Zika, there is an urgent demand for a technology capable of distinguishing between infections that share similar symptoms. In this paper, we utilize laser-based Raman scattered signals from a drop of dried blood plasma, combined with generative artificial intelligence, to provide a rapid and precise diagnosis.

Do Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices help mitigate bank default risk?

The study aims to investigate the ESG practices and bank default risk nexus in India, considering both short-term and long-term perspectives. Employing panel data covering 27 Indian banks spanning from 2012-13 to 2021-2022, the research utilizes the two-step 'system GMM' approach to examine the nexus above. A bank's ESG practices are found to be associated negatively with its default risk.