Enhancing the early detection of Alzheimer's disease using an integrated CNN-LSTM framework: A robust approach for fMRI-based multi-stage classification.

Alzheimer's Disease poses a significant challenge as a progressive and irreversible neurological condition striking the elderly population. Its incurable nature correlates with a significant rise in death rates. However, early detection can slow its progression and facilitate prompt intervention, thereby mitigating mortality risks.

"Nobody is talking about it, so maybe it is not that important." a qualitative study examining Canadian adults' perceptions and experiences with dietary sodium.

Excess sodium intake is a major risk factor for chronic disease, yet most Canadians exceed recommended levels. Despite its significance, there is a lack of qualitative research examining the lived experiences, perceptions, and motivations behind sodium intake behaviors in the Canadian general population. This descriptive qualitative study used individual interviews to examine these factors among Canadian adults.

Compliance With the WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan: A Closed-Loop Clinical Audit.

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) Safe Childbirth Checklist (SCC) is a 29-item instrument aimed at standardizing the key maternal and neonatal safety practices. However, there is a scarcity of data on real-world SCC compliance in Pakistan. The purpose of the study was to determine the baseline adherence to the WHO SCC at the Federal Postgraduate Medical Institute in Lahore, Pakistan, carry out an educational intervention, and gauge improvements after the intervention.

Assessment of Incidental Renal Cysts in Adults Undergoing Abdominal CT for Non-urological Indications.

Background When abdominal CT scans are performed for reasons other than problems with the urinary tract, renal cysts are frequently seen. The objective of this study was to determine how common renal cysts are during CT imaging for other medical reasons in adult patients. Methods This study was conducted as a prospective cross-sectional study with 120 adults who were having abdominal CT scans for conditions such as those of the intestines, liver, or blood vessels.

A Rare Case of a Dual-Mechanism-Based Thrombocytopenia Secondary to Carbamazepine in an Epileptic Patient.

Among antiepileptic drugs, carbamazepine often causes various hematological complications, one of which is thrombocytopenia. Reports of immune-mediated and myelosuppressive pathways being involved separately are common, but cases in which both occur together, known as dual-mechanism thrombocytopenia, are not very common. This case described a 35-year-old lady who had epilepsy and presented with unexplained bleeding and a notable decline in the level of her platelets.