Descriptive Case Study | List of Frontiers open access articles

Original Research

Published on 03 Mar 2026

A dual-branch deep learning framework with Mask-Guided Attention for thyroid nodule classification in ultrasound images

in Precision Medicine

Xueping Liu
Jiajun Zhou
Chuang Xu
Zuojun Fu
Yuwang Zhou
Lulu Jiang
Tianshu Xie
Lei Wu
Yun Fang
Meiyi Yang

Frontiers in Medicine

doi 10.3389/fmed.2026.1694174

141 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Mar 2026

CMNet: an asymmetric dual-branch network for accurate cotton segmentation

in Sustainable and Intelligent Phytoprotection

Gengrong Zhang
Halidanmu Abudukelimu
Mayilamu Musideke
Shuqin Wu
Abudukelimu Abulizi
Cuiqin Guo
Yajun Zhang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1692647

505 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Mar 2026

Efficacy of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation in treating patients with post-stroke motor disorders: a prospective study

in Neurorehabilitation

Ruiling Xue
Jingxi Ma

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2026.1711146

401 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Mar 2026

Relationship between cognitive function, oral health, and activities of daily living among older adults in the context of rural China: a network analysis approach

in Aging and Public Health

Junnan Song
Chunhui Yang
Dan Zhang
Ziqing Qi
Zhongsu Shi
Huan Liu
Lin Zheng
Chenchen Yao
Xinyue Jiang
Annuo Liu

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1672894

228 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Mar 2026

Production of safe beef in Uganda: who are the most influential actors and what are the challenges?

in Product Quality Archive

Patrick Okello
John Ilukor
Kanifa Kamatara
Nelson Turyahabwe

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2025.1672528

455 views

Study Protocol

Published on 03 Mar 2026

Metabolomic and gut microbial biomarkers of smoking cessation treatment in long-term drug therapy: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

in Public Mental Health

Johannes Peter
Alina Pritz
Michaela Hiebler
Mahdi Mahmoudi
Jürgen Fuchshuber
Sabrina Mörkl
Sandra Holasek
Elke Humer
Human-Friedrich Unterrainer

Frontiers in Psychiatry

doi 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1677235

219 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Mar 2026

Translating clinical evidence into real-world experience with the Slim Modiolar electrode (CI632) in China: patient and surgeon perspectives on hearing performance and satisfaction

in Clinical Research in Auditory Implants and Hearing Aids

Xiguang Tian
Jingwe Cui
Shunnian Zeng
Daogui Zhu
Chenjiong Wu
Xiao Ao
Xinyu Luo

Frontiers in Audiology and Otology

doi 10.3389/fauot.2026.1680439

167 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Mar 2026

MRPS28 serves as a biomarker of diagnostic, prognostic, and immune modulation in pan-cancer and promotes breast cancer malignant phenotypes

in Cancer Immunity and Immunotherapy

Xiangdong Guo
Shixing Wang
Yunlong Lu
Rensang Cai
Zhifei Luo
Jiaying Hu
Fenggui Xue
Haiyan Niu

Frontiers in Immunology

doi 10.3389/fimmu.2026.1680772

205 views

Mini Review

Published on 03 Mar 2026

An updated review of the economic burden of multiple sclerosis: direct and indirect costs

in Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology

Paloma Lanza-Leon
David Cantarero-Prieto
Daniel Coca de Pablo
Ana Colon Lopez De Dicastillo
Lianna Tarquini Rodriguez
Javier Riancho

Frontiers in Immunology

doi 10.3389/fimmu.2026.1678055

232 views

Review

Published on 03 Mar 2026

Models of cartilage repair with autologous mesenchymal stem cells seeded on scaffolds: a systematic narrative review

in Biomaterials

Mikołaj Wróbel
Hubert Rytel
Igor Jaszczyszyn
Maciej Maj
Jacek Malejczyk
Izabela Róża Janiuk

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology

doi 10.3389/fbioe.2026.1762579

253 views

Case Report

Published on 03 Mar 2026

Case Report: Sufficient pelvic floor muscle function can retain acceptable postoperative defecation function after in-situ anal reconstruction surgery in patients with ultra-low rectal/anal cancer

in Surgical Oncology

Li Lin
Yihui Lei
Guoyan Liu

Frontiers in Surgery

doi 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1762110

117 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Mar 2026

A nomogram model to predict cognitive impairment in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage

in Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology

Yin Ren
Peimin Yu
Suihan Ye
QingYi Han
Xianglong Song
Liechi Yang

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2026.1763371

284 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Mar 2026

Unraveling the volatile profile and bioactivity of Zhoupigan (Citrus reticulata cv. Manau Gan) essential oil via HS-GC-IMS and HS-SPME-GC-MS: a comprehensive evaluation of different extraction techniques

in Food Chemistry

Huanhuan Xu
Jialiang Zou
Xuelian Gan
Fu Wang
Lin Chen
Hongping Chen
Yuan Hu
Youping Liu

Frontiers in Nutrition

doi 10.3389/fnut.2026.1775469

226 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Mar 2026

Nutrition literacy among primary school students in Nanshan District, Shenzhen: current status and influencing factors

in Nutritional Epidemiology

Jing Yang
Nana Li
Ti Zhang
Xiaoyue Li
Liuyuan Zheng
Minmin Zhu

Frontiers in Nutrition

doi 10.3389/fnut.2026.1775403

Original Research

Published on 03 Mar 2026

Building epidemiological capacity to strengthen health systems: evaluating the advanced (extended) field epidemiology training program of Papua New Guinea

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

James A. Flint
Jennifer White
David N. Durrheim
Barry Ropa
Alois Pukieni
Callum Thirkell
Miriel Boas
Elaine Hevoho
Martyn D. Kirk
Tambri Housen

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1777107

396 views

Perspective

Published on 03 Mar 2026

Equity at the point of care: auditing AI-supported resource allocation in obstetric emergencies

in Digital Public Health

Fan Gao
Danli Xie

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1774367

676 views

Articles

A dual-branch deep learning framework with Mask-Guided Attention for thyroid nodule classification in ultrasound images

CMNet: an asymmetric dual-branch network for accurate cotton segmentation

Efficacy of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation in treating patients with post-stroke motor disorders: a prospective study

Relationship between cognitive function, oral health, and activities of daily living among older adults in the context of rural China: a network analysis approach

Production of safe beef in Uganda: who are the most influential actors and what are the challenges?

Metabolomic and gut microbial biomarkers of smoking cessation treatment in long-term drug therapy: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Translating clinical evidence into real-world experience with the Slim Modiolar electrode (CI632) in China: patient and surgeon perspectives on hearing performance and satisfaction

MRPS28 serves as a biomarker of diagnostic, prognostic, and immune modulation in pan-cancer and promotes breast cancer malignant phenotypes

An updated review of the economic burden of multiple sclerosis: direct and indirect costs

Models of cartilage repair with autologous mesenchymal stem cells seeded on scaffolds: a systematic narrative review

Case Report: Sufficient pelvic floor muscle function can retain acceptable postoperative defecation function after in-situ anal reconstruction surgery in patients with ultra-low rectal/anal cancer

A nomogram model to predict cognitive impairment in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage

Unraveling the volatile profile and bioactivity of Zhoupigan (Citrus reticulata cv. Manau Gan) essential oil via HS-GC-IMS and HS-SPME-GC-MS: a comprehensive evaluation of different extraction techniques

Nutrition literacy among primary school students in Nanshan District, Shenzhen: current status and influencing factors

Building epidemiological capacity to strengthen health systems: evaluating the advanced (extended) field epidemiology training program of Papua New Guinea

Equity at the point of care: auditing AI-supported resource allocation in obstetric emergencies