A Comparison of Machine Learning-Based Approaches in Estimating Surface PM_2.5 Concentrations Focusing on Artificial Neural Networks and High Pollution Events by Shijin Wei, Kyle Shores, Yangyang Xu

“…Surface PM_2.5 concentrations have significant implications for human health, necessitating accurate estimations. This study compares various machine learning models, including linear models, tree-based algorithms, and artificial neural networks (ANNs) for estimating PM_2.5 concentrations using the MERRA-2 dataset from 2012 to 2023. …”
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Factors associated with time to return to horse racing following a clavicle fracture in jockeys competing in Great Britain: A review and analysis of medical records. by Laura J Newton, Nick Dobbin, Peter Goodwin, Jennifer S Crampton

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>This study offers unique insights into key medical and contextual factors that influence the time to return to racing among jockeys in Great Britain, contributing to tailoring medical management and return to racing protocols to support jockeys' health and career longevity. Clinicians working within horse racing can use the findings of this study to provide return to racing guidance to trainers, riders and other medical professionals based on the key contextual information reported in this study.…”
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Effect of phosphoric rock on the chemical, microbiological and enzymatic quality of poultry, equine and cattle manure compost mix by Luis Paez, Jose Garcia, Joel Parra, Leonardo Lozano Jacome

“…Third, a strong positive relationship was found between ammonia-oxidizing bacteria and PBII, a medium correlation was found between PSM and TP, and a negative correlation was found between pH and PT.Conclusion Composting manure with phosphoric rock could be a low-cost source of macronutrients, minerals, and microorganisms to promote soil health and crop yields.…”
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Land use impacts on surface water quality by statistical approaches by K. Afed Ullah, J. Jiang, P. Wang

“…Multiple buffers give robust land use land cover and water quality model and highlight the impacts of land use land cover characteristics on water quality parameters at various scales which will guide watershed managers for particular application of best management practices to enhance stream health. Traditionally, water quality data collections are based on discrete sampling and were analyzed through statistical techniques which were designed for spatially isolated measurements. …”
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Association of Biomarker Level with Cardiovascular Events: Results of a 4-Year Follow-Up Study by L. Turgunova, B. Baidildina, Y. Laryushina, B. Koichubekov, A. Turmukhambetova, L. Akhmaltdinova

“…Given the high rates of morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD), the primary and secondary CVD prevention is one of the public health priority. Inflammation and endothelial dysfunction are the major drivers of atherosclerosis development and progression. …”
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In vitro evaluation and comparison of the abrasive capacity of zirconia whitening toothpaste at different concentrations on the radicular dentin surface of human teeth by Miranda Stavileci, Teuta Pustina, Besir Salihu, Jacques Veronneau, Xhevahir Bajrami, Afrim Gjelaj

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The feasibility and safety of eustachian tube dilation with a standard endovascular balloon: a clinical pilot study by Valerie Dahm, Justin T. Lui, Soyeon Jung, Vincent Y. Lin, Joseph M. Chen, Trung N. Le

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Satisfaction with Nighttime Outdoor Activity Environment Among Elderly Residents in Old Gated Communities by Fang Wen, Liang Peng, Bo Zhang, Yan Zhang, Yuyang Zhang

“…Nighttime outdoor activity (NOA) is popular among the elderly and has a positive impact on both their physical and mental health. However, the conditions of nighttime activity places in old gated communities often do not meet the activity needs of the elderly, and there are problems such as low lighting and poor accessibility. …”
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Monacolin K as a Natural Alternative for Synthetic Statins by Julia Kozakiewicz, Aleksandra Okońska, Michał Ziemba, Kamil Kościelecki, Agnieszka Kalisz, Magdalena Krakowiak, Aleksandra Kaczmarek

“…Some people taking these supplements experience side effects similar to those seen with statins. Both health benefits and side effects should be further investigated in future studies. …”
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Impact of maternal prenatal stress by glucocorticoids on metabolic and cardiovascular outcomes in their offspring: A systematic scoping review. by Claudia Eberle, Teresa Fasig, Franziska Brüseke, Stefanie Stichling

“…<h4>Background</h4>"Stress" is an emerging problem in our society, health care system as well as patient care, worldwide. …”
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Identification of Sources of Resistance for Peanut Aspergillus flavus Colonization and Aflatoxin Contamination by Richard Moise Alansou Dieme, Issa Faye, Yedomon Ange Bovys Zoclanclounon, Daniel Fonceka, Ousmane Ndoye, Papa Madiallacke Diedhiou

“…Peanut aflatoxin contamination caused by Aspergillus flavus is a serious constraint for food safety and human health in Senegal. The present study aimed to identify sources of resistance for A. flavus colonization and aflatoxin contamination. …”
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Risk Factors and Consequent Diseases of Atherosclerosis in a Population Treated in a Medical Office by Luis Ángel Felicó Riverón, Georgia Díaz-Perera Fernández, Yomeidis Felicó Riverón

“…Diabetes, high blood pressure and altered waist circumference had the highest risk associated with most of the health problems studied.…”
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Transfer of Organochlorine Pesticide Residues during Household and Industrial Processing of Ginseng by Peiling Wu, Mengying Gu, Yujie Wang, Jian Xue, Xiaoli Wu

“…Ginseng is an important traditional herbal medicine; however, ginseng root may contain pesticide residues that may cause adverse health effects to consumers. Generally, people are more inclined to take the household- or industrial-processed ginseng products, instead of eating them directly. …”
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Severe Postpartum Hemorrhage from Uterine Atony: A Multicentric Study by Carlos Montufar-Rueda, Laritza Rodriguez, José Douglas Jarquin, Alejandra Barboza, Maura Carolina Bustillo, Flor Marin, Guillermo Ortiz, Francisco Estrada

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Prevalence and clinical profile of hepatitis C virus infections in multitransfused thalassemic patients in the capital twin cities of Pakistan by Z. Z. Piracha, U. Saeed, R. Uppal, M. R. Uppal, A. Ahmad Khan, M. Abdullah, K. Mari, A. Basra, S. S. Gilani, M. N. Tariq, D. U. Ozsahin, B. Uzun, I. Ozsahin

“…Abstract Hepatitis C virus (HCV) presents a significant global health concern, affecting 3.3% of the world's population. …”
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First Trimester Aneuploidy Screening Program for Preeclampsia Prediction in a Portuguese Obstetric Population by Cláudia Teixeira, Eduardo Tejera, Helena Martins, António Tomé Pereira, Altamiro Costa-Pereira, Irene Rebelo

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Long-Term Observation of Triplex Surgery for Cataract after Phakic 6H Implantation for Super High Myopia by Xin Liu, Fan Fan, Xiaoying Wang, Yi Lu, Tianyu Zheng, Peng Zhou, Xingtao Zhou, Yi Luo

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Özfarkındalık Eğitiminin ve Uygulamalarının Hemşireler Üzerindeki Etkisinin İncelenmesi by Saliha Koç Aslan, Ükke Karabacak, Metin Hara, Demet Çetin, Evrim Şahin

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Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activity of 4-Benzylidene-2-methyl-oxazoline-5-one against Pathogen Bacteria by Zahra Mortazavi, Mohamad Reza Islami, Moj Khaleghi

“…These resilient bacteria pose a significant threat to public health, leading to severe illnesses and creating a substantial challenge for treatment. …”
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Evaluation of probiotic yoghurt by the mixed culture with Lactobacillus plantarum A3 by Fengxuan Lang, Jianzhu Wen, Zhen Wu, Daodong Pan, Linjun Wang

“…Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) fermentation is the simplest and safest way of food preservation, and the use of probiotics in yoghurt could provide dairy products with unique flavors, textures and health benefits. In this study, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus, L. reuteri DSMZ 8533 and the potential probiotic strain L. plantarum A3 were used for the milk fermentation. …”
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