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Opportunistic assessment of ischemic heart disease risk using abdominopelvic computed tomography and medical record data: a multimodal explainable artificial intelligence approach
Abstract Current risk scores using clinical risk factors for predicting ischemic heart disease (IHD) events—the leading cause of global mortality—have known limitations and may be improved by imaging biomarkers. While body composition (BC) imaging biomarkers derived from abdominopelvic computed tomography (CT) correlate with IHD risk, they are impractical to measure manually. Here, in a retrospective…
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The genetic legacy of the expansion of Bantu-speaking peoples in Africa
Abstract The expansion of people speaking Bantu languages is the most dramatic demographic event in Late Holocene Africa and fundamentally reshaped the linguistic, cultural and biological landscape of the continent1,2,3,4,5,6,7. With a comprehensive genomic dataset, including newly generated data of modern-day and ancient DNA from previously unsampled regions in Africa, we contribute insights into this…
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QT launches ‘Hayyakum Qatar’ campaign
Qatar Tourism (QT) has launched a brand-new campaign featuring Qatar’s diverse attractions and event line-up for the winter season.The ‘Hayyakum Qatar’ campaign highlights four main angles: Here’s to Your Joy, Here’s to Your Gatherings, Here’s to Your Laughter, and Here’s to Your Excitement.Engineer Abdulaziz Ali al-Mawlawi, chief marketing and promotion officer at QT, said: “Having…
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Elegant Occasions to close Wausau store in March after 23 years
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – Elegant Occasions, which has served Wausau area wedding parties and high school formal events, has announced it will be closing. Store Owner Greta Wood told NewsChannel 7 they will be in the building until March of 2024 which will give them several months to continue serving the community, including offering brand…
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The Crown Recreates Kate Middleton’s College Catwalk Moment That Captivated Prince William
The Crown is flashing back to Kate Middleton’s model moment at the University of St. Andrews. On Tuesday, Netflix released eight new photos hinting at what’s to come next in the hit drama inspired by the lives of the British royal family. The sixth and final season of The Crown, which debuted in 2016, is…
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Beauty Looks From Lagos to South Africa
Face Beats: Whether extremely visible or nude, makeup has the ability to easily communicate the designer’s vision for the collections. It is the essential finishing touches that elevate fashion to the realm of artistry during fashion week, lending credibility to the school of thought that they’re the bridge between fashion and art. During Lagos Fashion…
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Marvelous Big Hats & Heels shows off in style
Rockwall, TX (November 27, 2023) – Rockwall Women’s League donned their best and most eye-catching hats for the annual Big Hat luncheon all for fun and service! With raffles, live music, auctions, fashion show and, of course, the show-stopping Hat Contest and Centerpiece Contest, Rockwall Women’s League capped off another momentous event. Through fund-raising events Rockwall…
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Relative Arts showcases indigenous art forms
EAST VILLAGE, MANHATTAN — In the heart of the East Village, Relative Arts is a brick-and-mortar store, community space, and open atelier, dedicated to celebrating indigenous vendors, contemporary artists, and designers. Co-founded by educator Liana Shewey and fashion designer Korina Emmerich, Relative Arts goes beyond being a retail space. They host events ranging from gallery…
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The Best Food and Drink Events During Miami Art Week 2023
Miami Art Week is officially upon us once again. The week-long extravaganza, which runs from December 4 to December 10, started as a celebration of all things art. Still, through the years, it has expanded into all facets of South Florida, including food. With a bevy of pop-ups, collaboration dinners, and culinary activations happening throughout…
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Suit up: Holiday Cosplay Tampa Bay ’23 is coming
Less than three years have elapsed since Dewey Caruthers, a comic book fan, collector and self-professed “comic nerd,” invited everyone over to play at the St. Petersburg Coliseum, for the first-ever St. Pete Comic Con. At the time, Caruthers and his two young daughters frequently traveled to other cities to celebrate comic, anime, horror, gaming…