
This retrospective study aimed to assess the potential of radiomic features extracted from dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) images, combined with machine learning algorithms, for the noninvasive prediction of microvessel density (MVD) in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). We manually segmented...

Prostate cancer has represented one of the most common malignancies, while the worldwide number of disease-related mortality (e.g. 307,500 estimated in 2012 [1], 396,762 reported in 2022 [2]) is likely increasing considerably. Radical prostatectomy for localized or locally advanced prostate...

Urolithiasis is a global disease with high incidence and recurrence rates. The main components of stones include uric acid, cystine, calcium oxalate, etc., with uric acid stones accounting for 10–15% of all urolithiasis cases [1, 2–3]. Knowing the stone composition before treatment is clinically...

The global incidence of renal cell carcinoma continues to rise [1]. Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), the most prevalent subtype, accounts for over 75% of all RCC cases. ccRCC is often associated with poor prognosis and high mortality rates [2, 3–4]. International Society of Urological Pathology...

Meningitis is a devastating disease with a high case fatality rate due to the inflammation of the meninges [1]. It can affect people of all ages and young children, people with weak immunity, such as those undergoing chemotherapy, those with chronic illnesses, and elderly individuals, are high-risk groups...