1 results for "Shashank Timilsina"

Dharma: A novel, clinically grounded machine learning framework for pediatric appendicitis—Diagnosis, severity assessment and evidence-based clinical decision support

Anup Thapa Kshetri; Subash Pahari; Shashank Timilsina et al.

PLOS Digital Health, Vol. 5 No. 1 · 2026 · English · PLOS Scopus

Acute appendicitis is a common but diagnostically challenging surgical emergency in children. Existing linear scoring systems lack sufficient accuracy for standalone use, while advanced imaging is constrained by risks of sedation, contrast, and radiation. Furthermore, no available tools provide…