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Scientific journal published by Taylor and Francis, championing mathematics, statistics and computational modelling in medicine, biology and ecology. Free open access continuing in 2025!

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Taylor & Francis Research @tandfresearch.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
The journal Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences (@mmls-journal.bsky.social) is accepting submissions for a special issue on: "Open Source Software and Code in Mathematical Biology" Submission Deadline: March 1, 2026 Ready to submit? Visit: spr.ly/63328C4f4e
Cover of "Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences." Special Issue Editors: David J. Smith, Peter Stewart. Journal info: Submit an article; view on Taylor & Francis Online; read author instructions. Editor: Professor David Smith.
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Opening MMLS volume 3, Modeling the effect of alcohol consumption on the progression of hepatitis C infection with treatment: doi.org/10.1080/2993...
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Modeling the effect of alcohol consumption on the progression dynamics of Hepatitis C infection with treatment
This research introduces a model that integrates a logistic approach to alcohol consumption to delve into the effect of alcohol consumption on the advancement of hepatitis C infection, evaluates th...
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Paul Naish @paulnaish.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Article collection in @mmls-journal.bsky.social: Behavioural Epidemiology @tandfresearch.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/journals/tml...
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<i>Behavioural Epidemiology</i>
Explore the article collection: Behavioural Epidemiology. Published in Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences.
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Cang Hui | 惠蒼 @biomaths.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Happy 2026! After seeing many colleagues moving from X to @bsky.app we have decided to open our account here. We are @ Stellenbosch Uni, focusing on biomathematics, theoretical ecology, eco-evolutionary modelling, biodiversity metics, mathematical ecology, invasion biology, macroecology, …
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Wrapping up MMLS Volume 2, a modelling study of interactions between ethnicity and transmission dynamics in the first Omicron wave in Aotearoa New Zealand: doi.org/10.1080/2993...
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Modelling the interaction between ethnicity and infectious disease transmission dynamics in Aotearoa New Zealand during the first Omicron wave of the COVID-19 pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Aotearoa followed an elimination strategy followed by a mitigation strategy, which saw high success and kept health impact low. However, there were inequities in healt...
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
New publication: Understanding burnout and mental health challenges in health sciences students doi.org/10.1080/2993...
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The exhaustion-disengagement spectrum: burnout, mental health, and academic attrition in undergraduate health science students
This study explored relationships between exhaustion and disengagement among health sciences undergraduates at the Medical University of Gdańsk, using the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI). We ass...
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Paul Naish @paulnaish.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Integrating human behaviour and epidemiological modelling: unlocking the remaining challenges www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Integrating human behaviour and epidemiological modelling: unlocking the remaining challenges
This paper is part of a special issue on Behavioural Epidemiology.Historically, responses to health-related emergencies (whether public health, veterinary health or plant health related) have expos...
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Paul Naish @paulnaish.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Call for Papers in Special Issue on Open Source Software and Code in Mathematical Biology Take a look! @tandfresearch.bsky.social @mmls-journal.bsky.social #mathematics #biology #OpenSource #Code ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
We are excited to announce a special issue call on Open Source Software and Code in Mathematical Biology, open until 1st March 2026. think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu... Taylor and Francis are currently supporting a 100% waiver for all submissions.
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Delighted to join @natureportfolio.nature.com npj Systems Biology and Applications and Fabian Spill to sponsor poster prizes at the 1st UK Math Bio Conference! Congratulations to Sara Drummond-Curtis, Lewis Mosby & Kylie Savoye (MMLS) along with Stéphanie Abo, Duncan Martinson & Luci Mullen (NPJ)
Photo of 5 prize winners standing at the front of a lecture theatre with the conference organiser and journal editor
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Paul Naish @paulnaish.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Standardised hearing loss risk profiles with state-space models www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Standardised hearing loss risk profiles with state-space models
Hearing loss is a growing public health concern, affecting millions and contributing to impaired communication, social isolation, and reduced quality of life. As a hidden condition, hearing loss is...
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Publication alert: determining the risk factors for burnout in medical students through statistical modelling www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Unmasking burnout: exhaustion patterns among at risk health sciences students at the medical university of Gdańsk, Poland
The primary objective of this study was to integrate several robust statistical techniques to address specific challenges inherent to the analysis of a large, multidimensional clinical dataset char...
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Dr Edward Hill @edmhill.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
1/ 📣 Workshop save the dates 📣 👥 Mathematics of Behaviour: an interdisciplinary school 🗓️: 20-24 Jul 2026 🦠 🔋 Modelling Behaviour for Global Challenges: Epidemics & Energy Systems 🗓️: 10-14 Aug 2026 🏫 Venue: University of Nottingham ✍ Expression of interest to attend opens approx Dec 2025/Jan 2026
The Mathematics of Behaviour: an interdisciplinary school. 
Dates: 20-24 July 2026
Location: University of Nottingham.

Workshop theme

Interdisciplinary research requires researchers to first develop a common language for discipline specific terminology. This school will gather experts from various disciplines within behavioural and mathematical sciences, to establish common ground in terminology, map the similarities and differences in challenge perspectives across disciplines, and discuss inclusive environments in interdisciplinary settings.

The confluence of modelling and behavioural expertise will be harnessed to promote structured discussions of the adequacy and required innovation to capture key behaviours in modelling approaches.

The school will feature contributions from across the mathematical sciences, with expertise in incorporating behaviour into the spectrum of modelling approaches (agent-based models, meso-level, macro-level and AI modelling) across epidemiology, energy use and other application areas, to present conventional and emerging methodologies for incorporating human behaviour.Modelling Behaviour for Global Challenges: Epidemics and Energy Systems
Dates: 10-14 August 2026
Location: University of Nottingham.

Workshop theme

The workshop will focus on mathematical modelling for behaviour, with three main themes: (i) Abstraction of real-world systems into mathematical models: (ii) Societal response to policy; (iii) Data needs.

Much of the workshop will consist of invited and contributed research talks, and we will hold dynamic panel-based discussion sessions around key topics including engagement with government and public communication of modelling.

Another key topic for discussion during the workshop will be the international vision for the research area. This workshop will take a global perspective, seeking to develop a roadmap for how the discipline can develop in the medium- and long-term.

The strong interdisciplinary focus will aptly position workshop attendees to help steer the future development of the maths of human behaviour as a research area (with interdisciplinarity, internationalism and impact at the forefront).
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Paul Naish @paulnaish.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Becoming amphibious: scientists’ identities and affective relations in the swamp of computational biology www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Becoming amphibious: scientists’ identities and affective relations in the swamp of computational biology
Computing and data science have permeated diverse fields of knowledge in recent decades. In biology the change has been especially noticeable, as very large data sets are revising how science is do...
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Paul Naish @paulnaish.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Bridging mechanistic and data-driven models: a novel framework for epidemic forecasting @tandfresearch.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Bridging mechanistic and data-driven models: a novel framework for epidemic forecasting
Accurate epidemic prediction is vital for public health interventions. Traditional models like the Susceptible-Infected-Recovered (SIR) model offer mechanistic insights but struggle with complex ep...
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Paul Naish @paulnaish.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
A new and efficient fixed point method for mean curvature denoising model www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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A new and efficient fixed point method for mean curvature denoising model
The mean curvature model is one of the efficient higher-order models for image denoising, and its Euler-Lagrange equation is a fourth-order nonlinear equation which makes the development of efficie...
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Paul Naish @paulnaish.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Building Loops with Classical Lego Train Tracks @joinmaa.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social #Lego www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Very happy to share that we are now indexed by DOAJ @doaj.bsky.social - thank you to all contributors, peer reviewers and editors for your support in reaching this milestone!
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Dr Edward Hill @edmhill.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
1/ I have been a Guest Editor for @mmls-journal.bsky.social Special Issue on Behavioural Epidemiology & it now has a dedicated article collection webpage! #EpiSky #IDSky 🧪 🧵 on the 4️⃣ articles published so far. 📄 Further Special Issue contributions will be added to the article collection webpage👇
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<i>Behavioural Epidemiology</i>
Explore the article collection: Behavioural Epidemiology. Published in Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences.
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
🚨 Publication alert 🚨Full article: Machine learning-driven COVID-19 early triage and large-scale testing strategies based on the 2021 Costa Rican Actualidades survey www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Machine learning-driven COVID-19 early triage and large-scale testing strategies based on the 2021 Costa Rican Actualidades survey
The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of mass testing to mitigate the spread of the virus. This study presents mass-testing strategies developed through machine learning models, which pr...
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Taylor & Francis Research @tandfresearch.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
We’re excited to have represented in these important discussions and look forward to exploring new collaborations at the intersection of mathematics, engineering, and medicine. Chat to Seb if you're there! #MathInMedicine #DigitalPathology #ImageAnalysis #ComputerVision
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Associate Editor @seb-math-bio.bsky.social is representing @mmls-journal.bsky.social at the @visiopharm.bsky.social 2nd UK User Group Meeting at the @unibirmingham.bsky.social, UK. This conference for unites unites digital pathology experts for talks, presentations, and networking.
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Paul Naish @paulnaish.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Robust estimation of the incubation period and the time of exposure using γ-divergence www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Robust estimation of the incubation period and the time of exposure using γ-divergence
Estimating the exposure time to single infectious pathogens and the associated incubation period, based on symptom onset data, is crucial for identifying infection sources and implementing public h...
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Taylor & Francis Research @tandfresearch.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Wishing everyone a very happy #EarthDay! 🌍 Did you know that spending time outside and being in nature has proven to reduce stress-related symptoms? You might have noticed this too! This #OpenAccess article delves into this idea deeper spr.ly/63328FTRJ0
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
🚨 Publication Alert 🚨 Enhancing a university community COVID-19 model with Bayesian model-data fusion www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... by Meghan Childs and Tony Wong
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Enhancing a university community COVID-19 model with Bayesian model-data fusion
During the COVID-19 pandemic, universities experienced unique challenges, and current research has used mathematical models that leveraged model parameters calibrated to local contexts, such as hos...
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
📄 Read the full study here: doi.org/10.1080/2993... #CancerResearch #Theramechanics #MathematicalBiology #ComputationalModeling #MedicalInnovation #InSilicoScience
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Potential theramechanics for cancer invasion: an in silico study
During cancer invasion cells penetrate into healthy tissues by migrating through sub-cellular or sub-nuclear constrictions in the basal membrane or the extracellular matrix. Current therapies to co...
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
By integrating biology & mechanics, this study opens new possibilities for mechanics-based cancer therapies. Could targeting nuclear stiffness and shape be a game-changer for cancer treatment?
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
🔑 Key takeaways: ✅ Cancer cells must deform their nuclei to invade new tissues. ✅ The nucleus acts as a mechanical regulator of movement. ✅ Theramechanics—modifying nuclear properties—could open new treatment avenues.
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Using computer simulations, the research models how cells move through spaces smaller than their nucleus. By adjusting nuclear stiffness & shape, it explores new ways to control cancer spread. This approach is called theramechanics. 🖥️
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
The nucleus is the stiffest and largest part of the cell—it can act as a physical barrier to movement. What if we could limit cancer spread by changing its mechanical properties? This study investigates that question. 💡
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
When cancer cells invade healthy tissues, they squeeze through tight spaces like the basal membrane and extracellular matrix. Most treatments focus on biological mechanisms, but this study highlights a mechanical factor: the nucleus. 🔬
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
📢 New Publication Alert 📢 How can we rethink cancer treatment beyond biology? A recent study, "Potential theramechanics for cancer invasion: an in silico study," by Rachelle Allena, explores how the physical properties of cancer cells affect how they spread. ⬇️
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Paul Naish @paulnaish.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
A Note on the Cowles-EM Algorithm for Bayesian Ordinal Probit Models www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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A Note on the Cowles-EM Algorithm for Bayesian Ordinal Probit Models
We describe a novel procedure for Bayesian cutpoint simulation in ordered probit models. Our approach capitalizes upon a series of auxiliary binary probit models implied by the ordinal probit to cr...
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Paul Naish @paulnaish.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Welcome to MAA Convergence @joinmaa.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Welcome to MAA Convergence
Published in MAA Convergence (Vol. 22, No. 1, 2025)
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
🔗 Read more: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #MathematicalBiology #Epidemiology #NetworkScience #PublicHealth #InfectiousDiseases #BehaviouralEpidemiology #MathematicalModeling #ComplexSystems
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Investigating the trade-off between infections and social interactions using a compact model of endemic infections on networks
This paper is part of a special issue on Behavioural Epidemiology.In many epidemiological and ecological contexts, there is a trade-off between infections and interactions. This arises because the ...
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Understanding these trade-offs is crucial for public health, epidemiology, & network science. This work highlights the power of mathematical modeling in tackling real-world challenges.
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
🔍Key findings: 📊 Contact network structure significantly influences infection-interaction trade-offs. ⚖️ Heterogeneous connections affect the optimal number of social interactions. 🧩 A rigorous mathematical framework provides important insights into disease spread.
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Humans benefit from social interactions, but these same connections spread infections. This creates a trade-off between social benefits & disease risk. This study, part of a special issue on Behavioural Epidemiology, examines how network structure impacts this balance.
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
🚨 New Publication Alert 🚨 How does social network structure shape the trade-off between infections and interactions? A new study by Bunlang Thatchai, Christopher E. Overton & @tah-sci.com explores this using a mathematical model of epidemic dynamics. 🧵
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Paul Naish @paulnaish.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Solar and wind predictions using evolution differentiated modular and LSTM long-term modelling based on pattern correlations @tandfresearch.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Solar and wind predictions using evolution differentiated modular and LSTM long-term modelling based on pattern correlations
Spatiotemporal correlations between meteo-inputs and wind-solar outputs in an optimal regional scale are inevitable in the evolution of robust models that are reliable in mid-term prediction time h...
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Paul Naish @paulnaish.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Fractal dimension analysis shows relations between varicose venous patterns and their response to treatment www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Fractal dimension analysis shows relations between varicose venous patterns and their response to treatment
Similarity fractal dimensions may predict clinical outcomes of Varithena treatment for superficial varicose veins of the great saphenous vein. Eight patients with symptomatic varicose veins receive...
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
📖 Read the full research here: doi.org/10.1080/2993... #MedicalMathematics #FractalGeometry #VaricoseVeins #MedicalResearch #MathInMedicine #HealthcareInnovation #PredictiveModeling
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Fractal dimension analysis shows relations between varicose venous patterns and their response to treatment
Similarity fractal dimensions may predict clinical outcomes of Varithena treatment for superficial varicose veins of the great saphenous vein. Eight patients with symptomatic varicose veins receive...
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
This study highlights how mathematical modelling can have real clinical impact, offering a new way to assess vascular health & improve treatments.
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
📌 Fractal analysis can help predict treatment outcomes, potentially leading to more personalized varicose vein therapies in the future.
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
📌 Higher fractal complexity = higher risk of treatment resistance. Patients with greater similarity fractal dimensions were more likely to have incomplete vein occlusion after treatment.
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
📌 Varicose veins still follow fractal patterns despite being diseased.
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
By modelling human leg veins as mathematical trees & applying the Strahler ordering scheme, they quantified vein complexity—analysing tributary numbers, segment lengths & diameters. Their findings? 👇
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
🔍 Researchers, including Ashish Thakura, Shivani Thakur, Ahmed Zabiba, Jasmin Dominguez Cervantes, Sandhini Agarwal, Fatima Zabiba & Hussein Maatouk, used fractal dimension analysis to study varicose vein patterns & their response to Varithena treatment.
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Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences @mmls-journal.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
🚨 New Publication Alert 🚨 How can the mathematics of fractals improve medical treatments? A new study in Mathematics in Medicine and Life Sciences explores just that! 🧵
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