Servicesheds connect people to the landscapes upon which they depend by Yiyi Zhang, Hugo Thierry, Lara Cornejo, Lael Parrott, Monique Poulin, Kate Sherren, Danika Van Proosdij, Brian Robinson

“…Servicesheds can help planners and managers better design zoning restrictions, restoration activities to benefit communities, or subsidy programmes to replace the value of ES lost due to climate change or land use development. …”
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A Comprehensive Analysis of <i>Echinococcus granulosus</i> Infections in Children and Adolescents: Results of a 7-Year Retrospective Study and Literature Review by Cristina Maria Mihai, Ancuta Lupu, Tatiana Chisnoiu, Adriana Luminita Balasa, Ginel Baciu, Vasile Valeriu Lupu, Violeta Popovici, Felicia Suciu, Florin-Daniel Enache, Simona Claudia Cambrea, Ramona Mihaela Stoicescu

“…Our findings highlight the complexity of managing <i>E. granulosus</i> infections in children and evidence the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, combining early diagnostic tools, tailored medical therapy, and careful surgical intervention when necessary.…”
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A decade of treating traumatic sternal fractures in a single-center experience in Korea: a retrospective cohort study by Na Hyeon Lee, Seon Hee Kim, Jae Hun Kim, Ho Hyun Kim, Sang Bong Lee, Chan Ik Park, Gil Hwan Kim, Dong Yeon Ryu, Sun Hyun Kim

“…Results Of 266 patients with traumatic sternal fractures, 260 were included; 98 underwent surgical treatment for sternal fractures, while 162 were managed conservatively. Surgical indications ranged from intrathoracic organ or blood vessel injuries necessitating thoracotomy to unstable fractures with severe dislocations. …”
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Redo Aortic Valve Replacement After Prior Transcatheter versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: Insights from Western Experience by Arber Aliu, Klodiana Durici, Ira Lazo, Altin Veshti

“…It underscores the urgent need to develop an optimal strategy for managing these patients and offers fresh insight.  …”
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Effect of perioperative esketamine use on emergency delirium in children undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled... by Junfeng Liu, Jinming Liu, Hong Sun, Xue Cheng, Chunhui Wang, Daoyun Lei, Chao Han

“…Data synthesis was performed by using Review Manager 5.4 software.ResultsTwenty-three relevant studies involving a total of 1,996 children were identified. …”
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Clinical Efficacy of Three-Dimensional-Printed Pure Titanium Fracture Plates with Locking Screw Systems in Distal Tibia Fractures by Ji Hye Choi, Jun Hyoung Lee, Seung Hyeop Lee, Woo Young Jang

“…<i>Conclusions:</i> This study showed that 3D-printed pure titanium plates with integrated locking screw systems provide a viable and effective solution for managing distal tibia fractures. Three-dimensional printing and pure titanium show promise for orthopedic advancements.…”
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Synergistic Antifungal Activity of Terbinafine in Combination with Light-Activated Gelatin–Silver Nanoparticles Against <i>Candida albicans</i> Strains by Atif Ullah, Fawad Ali, Farman Ullah, Sajid Khan Sadozai, Saeed Ahmed Khan, Sajid Hussain, Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei, Sajid Ali

“…The development of resistance to traditional antifungal therapies has necessitated the exploration of alternative treatment strategies to effectively manage fungal infections, particularly those induced by <i>Candida albicans</i> (<i>C. albicans</i>). …”
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Gait kinematics at trot before and after repeated ridden exercise tests in young Friesian stallions during a fatiguing 10-week training program by Esther W. Siegers, Jeanne I. M. Parmentier, Jeanne I. M. Parmentier, Marianne M. Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, Carolien C. B. M. Munsters, Filipe M. Serra Bragança

“…Upper body vertical movement asymmetry was above the described reference ranges in 69% of the horses.Main limitationsNumber of horses used and only four horses managed to complete the 10-week training program as breeding stallions.ConclusionThe young Friesian stallions showed individually different responses in absolute gait kinematics after exercise and during an intense training program. …”
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Don’t assume, ask! A focus group study on end-of-life care planning with people with intellectual disabilities from minoritised ethnic groups by Andrea Bruun, Leon Jordan, Jo Giles, Rhidian Hughes, Rebecca Anderson-Kittow, Irene Tuffrey-Wijne

“…Abstract Background People with intellectual disabilities are less likely to have access to palliative care, and the evidence shows that their deaths are often unanticipated, unplanned for, and poorly managed. Within the general population, people from minoritised ethnic groups are under-represented within palliative care services. …”
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Metaverse Clinic for Pregnant Women With Subclinical Hypothyroidism: Prospective Randomized Study by Yuanyuan Zheng, Yizhen Chen, Yan Chen, Liang Lin, Ting Xue, Chuhui Chen, Junping Wen, Wei Lin, Gang Chen

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a metaverse platform in managing SCH during pregnancy. MethodsA randomized controlled trial was conducted at Fujian Provincial Hospital, China, from July 2022 to December 2023. …”
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Integrating deep learning in public health: a novel approach to PICC-RVT risk assessment by Yue Li, Yue Li, Shengxiao Nie, Lei Wang, Dongsheng Li, Shengmiao Ma, Ting Li, Hong Sun

“…Albumin levels, type of prefill sealant, and activated partial thromboplastin time are critical indicators for identifying and managing high-risk PICC-RVT patients.…”
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Construction and validation of risk prediction models for renal replacement therapy in patients with acute pancreatitis by Fei Zuo, Lei Zhong, Jie Min, Jinyu Zhang, Longping Yao

“…Abstract Background Renal replacement therapy (RRT) plays a crucial role in managing acute pancreatitis (AP). This study aimed to develop and evaluate predictive models for determining the need for RRT among patients with AP in the intensive care unit (ICU). …”
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The mediating effect of clinical belongingness on the relationship between anxiety and professional identity in nursing interns: a cross-sectional study by Junhao Zhang, Lijia Wang, Xue Yang, Yuwei Yang, Xuehua Wu, Huaping Huang, Guirong Li

“…Accordingly, nursing educators and managers should screen and channel the mental health problems of nursing interns in a timely manner, improving their clinical belonging, which will help improve PI and ultimately improve the stability of the nursing workforce.…”
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Association between forced expiratory volume in 1 s and relapse-free survival in operable non-small cell lung cancer: a prospective cohort study with propensity score overlap weigh... by Jing Cheng, Yang Du, Karl Sylvester, Shaoping Wu, Suixin Liu, Yaoshan Dun, Baiyang You, Siqian Fu, Ning Xu, Jeffrey William Ripley-Gonzalez, Ni Cui

“…An FEV1%pred less than 82% displayed a significant association with decreased RFS (weighted HR, 1.55; 95% CI, 1.14 to 2.09; p=0.007) and OS (weighted HR, 1.50; 95% CI, 1.01 to 2.23; p=0.04).Conclusions Lower FEV1%pred values notably correlate with compromised RFS and OS in individuals operable for early-stage NSCLC, suggesting that FEV1%pred may serve as a valuable tool in evaluating and managing long-term recurrence risk in patients with early-stage NSCLC.Trial registration number ChiCTR2100048120.…”
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Ultrasound-guided microwave ablation versus surgery for low-risk solitary papillary thyroid microcarcinoma: a propensity-matched cohort study by Yujie Ren, Yujiang Li, Xiaoqiu Chu, Guofang Chen, Xue Han, Yueting Zhao, Chao Liu, Jianhua Wang, Shuhang Xu

“…Conclusion: Both MWA and surgical treatment offer similar efficacy and safety profiles for managing low-risk PTMC. MWA may represent a viable alternative to conventional surgical approaches, especially for patients harboring the BRAFV600E mutation.…”
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Prevalence, causes and outcomes of hospital admissions in Mongolia: a national registry-based descriptive analysisResearch in context by Altanchimeg Sainbayar, Ganbold Lundeg, Naranpurev Mendsaikhan, Jens Meier, Martin W. Dünser

“…An analysis of the most common diagnoses leading to hospital admission suggested that many diagnoses could be managed without hospital admission in outpatient or primary care settings. …”
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PTEN suppresses renal cell carcinoma proliferation and migration via inhibition of the PI3K/AKT pathway by Xu Xu, Yuan-Yue Tang, Xiaohong Liang, Wen Luo, Dong-Mei Jiang, Jie Chen

“…Objective This article was recruited to examine the PTEN’s role in managing the PI3K/AKT pathway and its impact on the RCC cell proliferation and migration. …”
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Evaluation of the resistome and gut microbiome composition of hospitalized patients in a health unit of southern Brazil coming from a high animal husbandry production region by Elisa Pires Coltro, Elisa Pires Coltro, Lucas Cafferati Beltrame, Lucas Cafferati Beltrame, Lucas Cafferati Beltrame, Caroline Ribeiro da Cunha, Caetana Paes Zamparette, Clarissa Feltrin, Vilmar Benetti Filho, Patrícia de Almeida Vanny, Sérgio Beduschi Filho, Taíse Costa Ribeiro Klein, Mara Cristina Scheffer, Jussara Kasuko Palmeiro, Jussara Kasuko Palmeiro, Glauber Wagner, Thaís Cristine Marques Sincero, Thaís Cristine Marques Sincero, Carlos Rodrigo Zárate-Bladés, Carlos Rodrigo Zárate-Bladés

“…They also emphasize the influence of local factors, such as intensive animal production, on resistance patterns and advocate for ongoing surveillance and policy development to manage multidrug-resistant bacteria eVectively.…”
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Early dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) administration within 6 h post-coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG): an audit, pilot study, and follow-up analysis by Yen Chuan Chen, Khairul Anuar Abdul Aziz, Mohamed Ezani Md Taib, Alwi Mohamed Yunus, Intan Fariza Gaaffar

“…Conclusions Guided by stringent clinical criteria, early DAPT administration within 6 h post-CABG is a feasible and effective strategy for reducing adverse outcomes, such as stroke and dialysis requirements, while maintaining manageable bleeding risks. Future research should explore long-term graft patency, refine transfusion protocols, and assess the broader applicability of this approach.…”
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Fluid volume status detection model for patients with heart failure based on machine learning methods by Haozhe Huang, Jing Guan, Chao Feng, Jinping Feng, Ying Ao, Chen Lu

“…Logistic regression models were globally interpreted using SHAP-based summary plots Conclusions: Machine learning methods are effective in detecting fluid volume status in heart failure patients and can assist physicians with assisted diagnosis, thus helping clinicians to tailor precise management…”
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