Potential toxic elements in surface water of Mokosh Beel, Gazipur, Bangladesh: Ecological and human health risk assessment for recreational users by Md. Shahriar Mahmud, M. Safiur Rahman, S.A. Dina, M. Rifat Nasher, Tasrina R. Choudhury, Bilkis A. Begum, Abdus Samad

“…Policymakers must implement sustainable water management strategies to mitigate the ongoing contamination of Mokosh Beel.…”
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Reconstructive trends and complications following parotidectomy: incidence and predictors in 11,057 cases by Cory Donovan Bovenzi, Peter Ciolek, Meghan Crippen, Joseph M. Curry, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger

“…However, certain factors are predictive of adverse postoperative events and this data may serve to guide management and counseling of patients undergoing parotidectomy. …”
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Prolonged grief and posttraumatic stress in parents who lost a child in a road traffic accident: A latent class analysis by I. van Dijk, P.A. Boelen, J. de Keijser, L. Reitsma, L.I.M. Lenferink

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An Integrated Time-Series Relative Soil Moisture Monitoring Method Based on a SAR Backscattering Model by Xin Bao, Rui Zhang, Xu He, Age Shama, Gaofei Yin, Jie Chen, Hongsheng Zhang, Guoxiang Liu

“…Time-series monitoring of relative surface soil moisture (RSSM) with remote sensing observation is crucial for guiding agricultural irrigation management and monitoring global climate change. However, the existing synthetic aperture radar (SAR) soil moisture retrieval algorithms suffer from insufficient decoupling of surface scattering characteristics and poor RSSM time-series monitoring capabilities. …”
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Are patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer treated with chemoradiotherapy at risk for cardiac events? Results from a retrospective cohort study by Juliette Degens, D De Ruysscher, Ruud Houben, Bastiaan Kietselaer, Gerben Bootsma, Lizza Hendriks, Ellen Huijbers, Annemie Schols, Anne-Marie C Dingemans

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Timing, risk factors, and causes of foetal and preweaning lamb mortality in lowland production systems involving a range of ewe genotypes by D. Shiels, J.F. Mee, J.P. Hanrahan, C.M. Dwyer, S. Fagan, T.W.J. Keady

“…About one−third of lamb mortality cases were adjudged to be preventable through more consideration of management factors during pregnancy, parturition and early postpartum. …”
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Structured follow-up pathway to support people after transient ischaemic attack and minor stroke (SUPPORT TIA): protocol for a feasibility study and process evaluation by Grace M Turner, Melanie Calvert, Sue Jowett, Robbie Foy, Jonathan Mant, Sarah Tearne, Lou Atkins, Rachael Jones, Smitaa Patel, Phillip Collis

“…The multifaceted intervention includes: a needs checklist, action plan, resources to support management of needs, a general practitioner letter and training to deliver the intervention. …”
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Delineating urban flooding when incorporating community stormwater knowledge by Madeline Scolio, Peleg Kremer, Virginia Smith, Achira Amur, Bridget Wadzuk, Kate Homet, Eric Devlin, Md Abdullah Al Mehedi, Laura Moore

“…An array of data, including remotely sensed satellite imagery after major flooding events, Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Special Flood Hazard Areas, First Street Foundation’s Flood Factor, road closures, National Flood Insurance Program claims, and community surveys, were compared for the study areas. …”
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Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Drought in the Huai River Basin (2012–2018): Analyzing Patterns Through Hydrological Simulation and Geospatial Methods by Yuanhong You, Yuhao Zhang, Yanyu Lu, Ying Hao, Zhiguang Tang, Haiyan Hou

“…As climate change intensifies, extreme drought events have become more frequent, and investigating the mechanisms of watershed drought has become highly significant for basin water resource management. This study utilizes the WRF-Hydro model in conjunction with standardized drought indices, including the standardized precipitation index (SPI), standardized soil moisture index (SSMI), and Standardized Streamflow Index (SSFI), to comprehensively investigate the spatiotemporal characteristics of drought in the Huai River Basin, China, from 2012 to 2018. …”
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Intravenous branched-chain amino acid administration for the acute treatment of hepatic encephalopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shoji Yokobori, Tomoaki Yatabe, Yutaka Kondo, Yasuhiko Ajimi, Manabu Araki, Norio Chihara, Masao Nagayama, Tetsuya Samkamoto, the Japan Resuscitation Council (JRC) Neuroresuscitation Task Force and the Guidelines Editorial Committee

“…Abstract Background Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a severe complication of acute hepatic failure requiring urgent critical care management. Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) such as leucine, isoleucine, and valine have been investigated as potential treatments to improve outcomes in patients with acute HE. …”
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EXPLORING THE INFLUENCES ON DISPLACED CITIZENS' DECISION TO REPATRIATE: A CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE FACTORS by Volodymyr Filippov, Iryna Bashynska, Elvin Yangulov

“…The research has the potential to serve as a foundational basis for further academic studies and as a practical instrument for the formulation of state policies that are aimed at the effective management of migration processes in the aftermath of crises.…”
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Posterior Quadratus Lumborum Block versus Transversus Abdominis Plane Block with Bupivacaine and Dexmedetomidine for Postoperative Analgesia following Caesarean Delivery: A Randomi... by V Rajesh Kumar Kodali, Kiran Muthu Rajah, Varun Karuppaiah Thiagarajan

“…Introduction: Pain management after caesarean delivery is vital for the early recovery of the mother. …”
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Synthesizing the impact of armed conflicts on food security, livelihoods and social dynamics in Amhara region, Ethiopia by Jemal Hassen Muhyie, Desalegn Yayeh, Seblewongiel Ayenalem Kidanie, Wubshet Asnake Metekia, Temesgen Tilahun

“…Objective This study synthesized the impact of the conflict in northern Ethiopia on food security, livelihoods and social dynamics livelihoods in there zones, South Wello, North Wello and North Shewa zones of the Amhara Region. The conflict management response and the scope of humanitarian assistance are also analyzed. …”
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MORIX: Machine learning-aided framework for lethality detection and MORtality inference with eXplainable artificial intelligence in MAFLD subjects by Domenico Lofù, Paolo Sorino, Tommaso Colafiglio, Caterina Bonfiglio, Rossella Donghia, Gianluigi Giannelli, Angela Lombardi, Tommaso Di Noia, Eugenio Di Sciascio, Fedelucio Narducci

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Glu4: An open-source package for real-time forecasting and alerting post-bariatric hypoglycemia based on continuous glucose monitoring by Luca Cossu, Francesco Prendin, Giacomo Cappon, David Herzig, Lia Bally, Andrea Facchinetti

“…Conclusions: Glu4 represents a promising tool for managing PBH, leveraging CGM data to deliver accurate, timely alerts that enable proactive intervention. …”
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Clinical Study of Mobile Application- (App-) Based Family-Centered Care (FCC) Model Combined with Comprehensive Iron Removal Treatment in Children with Severe Beta Thalassemia by Yuke Chen, Xiuping Huang, Qingmei Lu, Jian Lu, Xiaoxiao Huang, Yanni Luo, Fengxing Huang

“…The difficulties of iron overload caused by transfusions, which are the foundation of illness management in the majority of patients with severe thalassemia, may further worsen the clinical features. …”
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Pisa Syndrome in Parkinson’s Disease: Electromyographic Aspects and Implications for Rehabilitation by Giuseppe Frazzitta, Pietro Balbi, Francesco Gotti, Roberto Maestri, Annarita Sabetta, Luca Caremani, Laura Gobbi, Marina Capobianco, Rossana Bera, Nir Giladi, Davide Ferrazzoli

“…Pisa Syndrome (PS) is a real clinical enigma, and its management remains a challenge. In order to improve the knowledge about resting state and during maximal voluntary muscle contraction (MVMC) of the axial muscles, we described the electromyography results of paraspinal muscles, rectus abdominis, external oblique, and quadratus lumborum of both sides of 60 patients. …”
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Risk factors and early prediction of cardiorenal syndrome type 3 among acute kidney injury patients: a cohort study by Hui Lin, Xiaoyu Guo, Mengzhu Wang, Xiaole Su, Xi Qiao

“…Calibration and decision curve analyses upheld its accuracy and clinical utility.Conclusions We developed a nomogram predicting CRS type 3 in AKI patients, incorporating 6 risk factors: age, CVD history, MAP, hemoglobin, homocysteine, and AKI stage, enhancing early risk identification and patient management.…”
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Effects of biochar on soil respiration mediated by rainfall events: evidence from one-year field experiment in an urban forest by Haoran Zu, Zijun Deng, Xin Liu, Junyi Luo, Ying Chen, Meiling Yi, Xiao Wang, Xiaocui Liang, Xiang Zhang, Wende Yan

“…The impact of rainfall events on soil respiration in biochar application experiments should be considered in future forest monitoring management and practice.…”
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Combined negative pressure wound therapy with new wound dressings to repair a ruptured giant omphalocele in a neonate: a case report and literature review by Shulin Hou, Zeyao Shi, Xiaowen Li, Ru Yang, Yan Song, Zhaolan Zeng

“…CMC-Ag can help control wound infection and manage exudate and Rh-bFGF promotes wound healing. …”
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