High-resolution imaging system for integration into intelligent noncontact total body scanner.

Significance: Melanoma's rising incidence demands automatable high-throughput approaches for early detection such as total body scanners, integrated with computer-aided diagnosis. High-quality input data is necessary to improve diagnostic accuracy and reliability.

Aim: This work aims to develop a high-resolution optical skin imaging module and the software for acquiring and processing raw image data into high-resolution dermoscopic images using a focus stacking approach.

Treatment approaches for non-metastatic small cell bladder cancer: a meta-analysis of reconstructed Kaplan-Meier curves.

Introduction: Small cell bladder cancer is an aggressive histological subtype and represents one of the most common extra-pulmonary small cell carcinomas. Treatment options include radical cystectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or combinations of these three. However, the optimal treatment approach remains unknown.

Label-free distinction of implant infection-associated bacterial biofilms by Mueller matrix polarimetry.

Significance: Bacterial biofilm agglomerates are the cause of hard-to-treat implant-associated infections but currently can only be distinguished using sophisticated microbiological or molecular biological methods. Optical methods can potentially provide a label-free, noncontact approach to detect the presence of bacterial species associated with implant infections that could aid in the early diagnosis of implant-associated diseases.

Aim: Our aim is to measure the polarization signal from implant-associated bacteria biofilms using Mueller matrix polarimetry.

Incidental findings on non-contrast abdominal computed tomography in an asymptomatic population: Prevalence, economic and health implications.

Introduction: Increasing use of low-dose abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans in clinical diagnostics and research offers high sensitivity for kidney stones with minimal radiation exposure. However, due to reduced specificity, incidental findings potentially lead to unnecessary follow-up, financial burden, and psychological distress. Gaps of knowledge remain regarding the prevalence of incidental findings and their financial and psychological consequences.

Navigating Organizational Challenges and Formal Support for Afghan Refugee Women in California Amid Covid-19 and the Taliban's Takeover.

Afghan refugee women in the United States are facing mental health challenges due to COVID-19 and the 2021 Taliban takeover. Given the key role of formal support in refugees' mental health, in this study we examined the effectiveness, barriers, and facilitators of formal support from governmental and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) by interviewing 34 Afghan refugee women and 18 refugee service providers in California. Results indicated sufficient formal support was received by women in areas like food/grocery assistance, COVID-related programs, financial aid, and referral services.