By Michael Cecchi-Azzolina • 3.5/5 stars

By Michael Cecchi-Azzolina • 3.5/5 stars

(Adnkronos) - "Noi abbiamo aperto oggi. Gli studenti sono contenti di tornare a scuola e il messaggio che vorrei rivolgere a loro è semplice: abbiate il coraggio di essere curiosi, di fare domande, di sbagliare e di ricominciare". Così all'Adnkronos Lucia Azzolina, ex ministro dell'Istruzione e attu

At Cecchi’s in Manhattan, a vintage magazine visual took pride of place on the bathroom wall. (Where else should cocaine-art hang?) Then, it went missing.

Insieme a lui avevano fatto la scissione parlamentare più grande della storia repubblicana. Ora c’è chi è tornato...

4/5: I thought this book was a fascinating look into the NYC restaurant industry, from a front-of-house point of view instead of your standard chef/back-of-house view. From his unique position and car...

Background Postoperative complications in colorectal surgery can significantly impact patient outcomes and healthcare costs. Accurate prediction of these complications enables targeted perioperative management, improving patient safety and optimizing resource allocation. This study evaluates the application of machine learning (ML) models, particularly deep learning neural networks (DLNN), in predicting postoperative complications following laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for colon cancer. Methods Data were drawn from the CoDIG (ColonDx Italian Group) multicenter database, which includes information on patients undergoing laparoscopic right hemicolectomy with complete mesocolic excision (CME) and central vascular ligation (CVL). The dataset included demographic, clinical, and surgical factors as predictors. Models such as decision trees (DT), random forest (RF), and DLNN were trained, with DLNN evaluated using cross-validation metrics. To address class imbalance, the synthetic minority over-sampling technique (SMOTE) was employed. The primary outcome was the prediction of postoperative complications within 1 month of surgery. Results The DLNN model outperformed other models, achieving an accuracy of 0.86, precision of 0.84, recall of 0.90, and an F1 score of 0.87. Relevant predictors identified included intraoperative minimal bleeding, blood transfusion, and adherence to the fast-track recovery protocol. The absence of intraoperative bleeding, intracorporeal anastomosis, and fast-track protocol adherence were associated with a reduced risk of complications. Conclusion The DLNN model demonstrated superior predictive performance for postoperative complications compared to other ML models. The findings highlight the potential of integrating ML models into clinical practice to identify high-risk patients and enable tailored perioperative care. Future research should focus on external validation and implementation of these models in diverse clinical settings to further optimize surgical outcomes.

La jefatura capitalina encabezada por Jorge Macri decidió remover de sus cargos al jefe de la Policía de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Pablo Kisch, y al subjefe, Jorge Azzolina, y nombraron en su reempla...