Liver Cirrhosis and Diabetes Mellitus Are Risk Factors for Staphylococcus aureus Infection in Patients with Healthcare-Associated or Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia by Huang-Pin Wu, Chien-Ming Chu, Chun-Yao Lin, Chung-Chieh Yu, Chung-Ching Hua, Teng-Jen Yu, Yu-Chih Liu

“…Initial broad-spectrum antibiotics were chosen by Taiwan or American guidelines for pneumonia management. Standard bundle therapies were provided to all patients according to the guidelines of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign. …”
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Microbiology and Antimicrobial Resistance Profile in Patients with Diabetic Foot Sepsis at a Central Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa by Simran Patel, Emeline Jooste, Charalambia Glynos, Onyiyechukwu Mbajiorgu, Anelisa Sipahlanga, Wandile Ngubane, Gopala Maharaj, Maeyane Stephens Moeng, Thifhelimbilu Emmanuel Luvhengo

“…<b>Background</b>: Diabetic foot sepsis (DFS) is the leading cause of lower extremity amputations and timely initiation of effective antimicrobial therapy is paramount during its management. This study investigated causative microorganisms and their antimicrobial susceptibility profile in patients with DFS. …”
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The role of biodiesel in marine decarbonization: Technological innovations and ocean engineering challenges by D. Christopher Selvam, T. Raja, Beemkumar Nagappan, Vijay J. Upadhye, J. Guntaj, Yuvarajan Devarajan, Ruby Mishra

“…The study identifies challenges associated with biodiesel, including its 10 % to 12 % lower energy density and suboptimal cold flow characteristics, while proposing solutions that encompass innovative additives and thermal management strategies. The discourse further encompasses policy implications, logistical considerations of the supply chain, and the exploration of emerging feedstocks, notably algae-derived biodiesel. …”
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Health and Characteristics of Australian Apple Growing Soils by Marcus Hardie, Garth Oliver, William Cotching, Brianna Walker, Rachel Lancaster, Nigel Swarts

“…This study indicates that apple growing soils require careful management to improve topsoil structure, and to maintain or increase soil carbon, as well as use of soil moisture sensors to schedule irrigation. …”
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In situ delivery of synthetic preimplantation factor using aldehyde-modified hyaluronic acid hydrogel with immobilized complexes of chondroitin sulfate derivatives by Tutut Habibah, Andrea Exnerová, Kristina Nešporová, Una FitzGerald, Abhay Pandit, Marek Ingr, Martin Pravda, Vladimír Velebný

“…These findings highlight the tunable release and mechanical properties achieved by adjusting the HAOX:CSOX ratio, strategically aligning the DDS for targeted MS symptom management. This system potentially simplifies SPIF delivery and enhances therapeutic efficacy.…”
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EU-TIRADS-Based Omission of Fine-Needle Aspiration and Cytology from Thyroid Nodules Overlooks a Substantial Number of Follicular Thyroid Cancers by Tamas Solymosi, Laszlo Hegedüs, Miklos Bodor, Endre V. Nagy

“…The classification of nodules by Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data Systems (TIRADS) is important in guiding management. Whether sensitivity in identifying thyroid cancers varies with thyroid cancer phenotype remains unclarified. …”
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National utilization of rib fracture fixation in the geriatric population in the United States by Jennifer M. Brewer, Leah Aakjar, Kelsey Sullivan, Vijay Jayaraman, Manuel Moutinho, Elan Jeremitsky, Andrew R. Doben

“…. ≥80 years old), the presence of coding for flail chest, three or more rib fractures, and intervention (surgical vs. nonoperative management). The main outcomes were surgical interventions, mortality, pneumonia, length of stay, intensive care unit length of stay, ventilator use, and tracheostomy. …”
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Based on the MaxEnt model the analysis of influencing factors and simulation of potential risk areas of human infection with avian influenza A (H7N9) in China by Zhao Yang, Zhao Yang, Zhong Da Ren, Zhong Da Ren, Jie Wang, Wen Dong, Wen Dong

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Eosinophilic Asthma Secondary to Adjuvant Anti-PD-1 Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Treatment in a Melanoma Patient by P. Kissoonsingh, B. Sutton, Syed U. Iqbal, Lalit Pallan, Neil Steven, L. Khoja

“…Specialist respiratory input was needed for optimal patient management and is ongoing. Although a safe rechallenge with pembrolizumab was possible, treatment in the adjuvant setting is curative in intent and long-term safety follow-up is required to assess for delayed toxicity and long-term health implications. …”
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Pharmacovigilance imbalance analysis of VEGFR-TKI-related taste and smell disorders by Zhong-hua Fu, Chenglong Zhao, Yaqin Wang, Lei Zhang, Lei Wang

“…The study found significant association between the reports of TSDs and the use of VEGFR-TKIs, indicating the monitoring of TSD development and appropriate management in clinical is necessary.…”
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Hybrid-Hierarchical Synchronization for Resilient Large-Scale SDN Architectures by Alessandro Pacini, Davide Scano, Andrea Sgambelluri, Luca Valcarenghi, Alessio Giorgetti

“…This design enables efficient domain control separation, which uses different child instances to manage large-scale networks. Parent controller computational resources can be dedicated to cross-domain decision making, exploiting network views provided by its children. …”
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Prognostic Value of STMN1 Expression in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer: 
A Meta-analysis by Mengjie LI, Qinghua ZHOU

“…Through meta-analysis, this study aimed to investigate the predictive value of the expression level of STMN1 for the prognosis of lung cancer and screen for tumor markers with high sensitivity and specificity to optimize the whole-process management of lung cancer patients. Methods The PubMed, The Cochrane Library, Embase, WanFang and CNKI databases were searched from the inception to Sep 6, 2024 for relevant literature. …”
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Analysis of the Role of Land use Change on the Flooding of Shahrokh Castle Catchment Area by Saeed Shahmirzaei, Ahmad Mazidi

“…The lack of proper management of water and soil resources, competition and increased demand in the use of water and soil resources, population growth and climate changes have caused the issues related to the change of uses and water resources to become one of the challenges of mankind in the last decade. …”
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Big data acquisition for underground infrastructure condition assessment by Chao Wang, Zhipeng Xiao, Yixian Wang, Fei Wang, Zili Li

“…Methods like closed-circuit television and unmanned aerial vehicle produce large volumes of data due to their continuous video recording and high-resolution imaging, posing great challenges to data storage, transmission, and processing, while ground penetration radar and infrared thermography produce smaller volumes of image data that are more manageable. The acquisition of large volumes of UI data is the first step in its condition assessment. …”
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Sigma-1 Receptor Modulates CFA-Induced Inflammatory Pain via Sodium Channels in Small DRG Neurons by Yuanlong Song, Zifen Xu, Liangpin Zhang, Linlin Gao

“…The sigma-1 receptor (Sig-1R) has emerged as a significant target in the realm of pain management and has been the subject of extensive research. …”
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Study on Change of Landscape Pattern Characteristics of Comprehensive Land Improvement Based on Optimal Spatial Scale by Baoping Feng, Hui Yang, Yarong Ren, Shanshan Zheng, Genxiang Feng, Yuwei Huang

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Households Sociodemographic Profile as Predictors of Health Insurance Uptake and Service Utilization: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Municipality of Ghana by Eric Badu, Peter Agyei-Baffour, Isaac Ofori Acheampong, Maxwell Preprah Opoku, Kwasi Addai-Donkor

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Trophic niche differentiation and foraging plasticity of long-finned pilot whales (Globicephala melas edwardii) in Tasmanian waters: insights from isotopic analysis by Christine H. Jackson, Rosemary Gales, Yves Cherel, George D. Jackson, Patti Virtue, Patti Virtue

“…These findings provide valuable insights into the ecological role and adaptability of pilot whales in Tasmanian waters, highlighting the importance of monitoring apex predators to inform conservation and ecosystem management strategies in dynamic marine ecosystems.…”
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Counterfactual analysis of extreme events in urban flooding scenarios by Xiaolan Chen, Hongtao Li, Haijun Yu, Enguang Hou, Sulin Song, Hongjian Shi, Yikai Chai

“…This study provides valuable insights for urban hydrology and flood risk management, helping to enhance the resilience of urban areas in responding to extreme weather events.…”
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Study on characteristics, efficiency, and variations of water flooding in different stages for low permeability oil sandstone by Houjiang Fan, Xiaoqiang Liu, Gang Li, Xiang Li, Ahmed E. Radwan, Shuai Yin

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