The proposed approach for medical image denoising begins with estimating the noise variance of the input noisy image using the Marchenko–Pastur (MP) law, which provides a robust statistical basis for noise level estimation. Once the noise level…
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A tailored deep learning approach for early detection of oral cancer using a 19-layer CNN on clinical lip and tongue images
Main structure of the network
The primary architecture of the proposed model has been illustrated in Fig. 5 for diagnosing mouth cancer. The current model comprises 19 layers of CNNs. It has been previously mentioned that the model has 3 layers…
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Thread design optimization of a dental implant using explicit dynamics finite element analysis
The null hypothesis was rejected based on the results of the present study. For the maxillary posterior region, the optimal thread design is 0.8-mm pitch, 0.2-mm depth, 0.15-mm TW, 10-degree CSA, and 10-degree ASA with the FσvM of 74.56 MPa….
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Landmark study finds adult brains produce neurons into their 70s
For decades, scientists believed the human brain stopped producing new neurons after childhood.
This long-held view painted the adult brain as a fixed organ, incapable of generating fresh cells in the very region responsible for memory and…
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Flexible new polymer may replace toxic plastics in smart devices
In a major step toward cleaner electronics, Case Western Reserve University scientists have created a new type of plastic that could replace environmentally harmful materials in wearable devices, sensors, and more.
The material is a…
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10x efficient solar robot to build farms faster in Australia
An efficient robot designed to automate solar panel installation will now begin working in Australia with a new funding boost.
Developed by Boston-based Luminous Robotics Inc., the robot can pick up solar panels and place them securely onto…
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New imaging drug lights up nerves, boosts surgical precision
Surgeons may soon have a glowing ally in the operating room.
A first-of-its-kind fluorescent drug is showing promise in helping doctors see and avoid nerves during surgery, reducing the risk of accidental nerve damage during…
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New loofah-like polymer kills viruses, stronger than plastic
A team of researchers at the University of Tokyo has created a new synthetic polymer inspired by the natural loofah sponge.
The material is strong when dry, flexible when wet, and responds to pH changes, making it suitable for filtration and…
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NJ Advances Controversial $11B Newark Bay-Hudson County Turnpike Extension
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is moving ahead with the next steps of its planned Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension program, amid lingering public opposition and threats of lawsuits aimed at derailing the $11-billion effort to upgrade the…
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Lawsuit Alleges DBE Fraud on $3.6B Brent Spence Bridge Project
A Kentucky civil rights attorney has filed a false claims lawsuit against Walsh-Kokosing JV, the Ohio Dept. of Transportation and others involved the $3.6-billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor between Ohio and Kentucky. alleging that he was shut…
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