Transfer of aflatoxin M1 and sterigmatocystin from buffalo milk to soft cheeses by Maurizio Cossu, Andrea Sanna, Giannina Chessa, Stefano Sdogati, Ivan Pecorelli, Ilaria Di Marco Pisciottano, Sara Lambiase, Pasquale Gallo, Stefania Massafra, Elena Torres, Marilena Gili, Giovanni Lo Cascio, Antonio Vella, Roberto Condoleo, Bruno Neri, Guglielmo Militello, Gilberto Giangolini, Carlo Boselli

“…Bulk milk samples were immediately collected to conduct eight experimental mini-cheese-making procedures, following the traditional production method of mozzarella and ricotta. These soft cheeses were manufactured, and samples of whey, and spinning water were collected. …”
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Development and interpretation of a pathomics-driven ensemble model for predicting the response to immunotherapy in gastric cancer by Jing Wang, Zhe Li, Wei Wang, Md Tauhidul Islam, Xiaoyan Wang, Zhen Han, Zihan Li, Guoxin Li, Yuming Jiang, Taojun Zhang, Wenjun Xiong, Zepang Sun, Lequan Yu, Zhicheng Zhang, Xianqi Yang, Shengtian Sang, Alyssa A Guo

“…The aim of this study was to develop and validate a pathomics-driven ensemble model for predicting the response to ICIs in gastric cancer, using H&E-stained whole slide images (WSI).Methods This multicenter study retrospectively collected and analyzed H&E-stained WSIs and clinical data from 584 patients with gastric cancer. …”
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Geography and age drive racial and ethnic disparities in hospital mortality for paediatric community-acquired pneumonia in the United States: a retrospective population based cohor... by Cody-Aaron L. Gathers, Nadir Yehya, Anireddy Reddy, Paula M. Magee, Vanessa C. Denny, Michelle R. Mayeda, Amanda O’Halloran, Sanjiv D. Mehta, Stephanie Wanamaker, Jessica C. Fowler, Garrett Keim

“…We hypothesized that geographic region and age would inform the association between race or ethnicity and mortality in community-acquired pneumonia. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of children age < 18 years with community-acquired pneumonia hospitalized between 2016 and 2021 in the Public Health Information System (PHIS) database. …”
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Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on postoperative sleep disturbance in older patients undergoing lower limb major arthroplasty: a prospective, double-blind, pilot,... by Chunyan Li, Jie Yang, He Liu, Wen Tan, Song Zhang, Hongxing Zhang, Yuan Han, Mingshu Tao, Rongguang Liu, Jiaxing Fang, Dexian Chen, Qi Wei, Xingyu Xiong, Wenxin Zhao, Junli Cao

“…Background Postoperative sleep disturbance (PSD) is a common and serious postoperative complication and is associated with poor postoperative outcomes.Aims This study aimed to investigate the effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on PSD in older patients undergoing lower limb major arthroplasty.Methods In this prospective, double-blind, pilot, randomised, sham-controlled trial, patients 65 years and over undergoing lower limb major arthroplasty were randomly assigned to receive active tDCS (a-tDCS) or sham tDCS (s-tDCS). …”
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Phase IV adaptive randomised clinical trials evaluating efficacy and cost-efficacy of pre-emptive pharmacogenetic genotyping strategies in the Spanish National Health System: iPHAR... by Xandra García-González, Alberto M Borobia, Antonio J Carcas, Miriam Estébanez, Montserrat Carmona, Irene García García, Francisco Abad-Santos, Luis A López-Fernández, Esther Cubo, Iñaki Imaz-Iglesia, Alicia Marín-Candón, Miriam Saiz-Rodríguez, Irene Taladriz-Sender, Pedro Arias, Rocío Rosas-Alonso, Enrique Seco-Meseguer, Stefan Stewart, Elena Diago-Sempere, María del Mar García Saiz, Emilio J Laserna-Mendieta, Ana M Peiró, Magí Farré, Consuelo Rodriguez-Jimenez, Judith Sanabria-Cabrera, Lucia Pedrosa, Ignacio Bernardino, Javier Guiijarro-Eguinoa, Arturo Gómez López De Las Huertas, Susana Martín-López, Olga Hladun Alvaro, Vicente Arrate, Ana Fries, Daniel Rodriguez Díaz, Fernando Marqués García, Núria Alonso Pedrol, Modesto M Maestre Muñiz, Leticia Rodríguez Alcolado, Carlos Ortiz-Bautista, Angela Remesal-Doblado, María Isabel Lucena, Zaida Salmón González, Inmaculada Coca-Prieto

“…The first of these studies aims to assess whether a pre-emptive statin therapy genotyping scheme reduces the incidence of statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) in a population at risk of cardiovascular disease susceptible of receiving high-intensity or moderate-intensity doses of statins: The PREVESTATGx trial.Methods and analysis the PREVESTATGX trial is a multicentre, adaptive randomised controlled pragmatic phase IV clinical trial nested to the iPHARMGx master protocol with two parallel arms, aiming for superiority. …”
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Providing digital human resource management model by Seyed Reza Akramian, amin nikpour, Hamid Reza Mollaei, Mohammad Jalal Kamali, Hojjat Talebi

“…Research methodology The current research method is data-based analysis. The statistical population of the research includes specialists and experts familiar with digital human resource management topics. …”
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Exploring Medical Students’ Self-Reported Confidence and Willingness Administering Basic Life Support (BLS) Following Peer-Led Training in the Context of COVID-19 by Sarah Allsop

“…Due to the study timing including COVID-19 restrictions (2020–21), changes in student confidence during this period could also be explored. Methods: A prospective cohort study of medical students participating in BLS training during 2018–2022 (N = 1084) was undertaken. …”
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Surgical interventions for spontaneous supratentorial intracerebral haemorrhage: a systematic review and network meta-analysisResearch in context by Jiayidaer Huan, Minghong Yao, Yu Ma, Fan Mei, Yanmei Liu, Lu Ma, Xiaochao Luo, Jiali Liu, Jianguo Xu, Chao You, Hunong Xiang, Kang Zou, Xiao Liang, Xin Hu, Ling Li, Xin Sun

“…We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of various surgical interventions for treating ICH. Methods: In this systematic review and network meta-analysis, we searched PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Embase, and ClinicalTrials.gov from inception to June 16, 2024. …”
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Sensory outcome of exotropia surgery in Thailand: a retrospective multicenter study by Narisa Rattanalert, Supaporn Tengtrisorn, Supawan Surukrattanaskul, Phanthipha Wongwai, Nutsuchar Wangtiraumnuay, Wadakarn Wuthisiri, Suntaree Thitiwichienlert, Warassabhorn Ployprasith, Rattiya Pornchaisuree, Piangporn Saksiriwutto, Penny Singha, Warakorn Thiamthat, Parnchat Pukrushpan, Sirinya Suwannaraj, Yutthaphong Imsuwan, Arpha Pornseth, Atchareeya Wiwatwongwana, Oracha Teerakapong, Juthathip Hiriotappa, Apatsa Lekskul, Variya Nganthavee, Poonyawee Nunthanid, Worawalun Honglertnapakul, Worapot Srimanan, Prangkhwan Jiaranaisilawong, Prapatsorn Patikulsila, Phantaraporn Tangtammaruk, Dussadee Tatritorn, Thunyaluck Jiwanarom, Jipada Pruksacholavit, Puncharut Preechaharn, La-ongsri Atchaneeyasakul, Phawasutthi Keokajee, Thammanoon Surachatkumtonekul, Pittaya Phamonvaechavan, Sorot Wutthiphan, Orapan Aryasit, Parichat Damthongsuk, Alan Frederick Geater

“…AIM: To evaluate the characteristics of exotropia (XT) and motor-sensory outcomes after surgical correction and to determine the factors associated with sensory outcomes of XT surgery. METHODS: The medical records of all patients that were diagnosed with XT and underwent strabismus surgery in 13 major government hospitals in Thailand; from January 2012 to December 2019, were retrospectively reviewed. …”
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PROcalcitonin and NEWS2 evaluation for Timely identification of sepsis and Optimal use of antibiotics in the emergency department (PRONTO): protocol for a multicentre, open-label,... by David Taylor-Robinson, Steve Goodacre, Neil French, Richard Body, Kerenza Hood, Emma Thomas-Jones, Jane Daniels, Sarah Walker, Ingeborg Welters, Mike Bradburn, Paul Schmidt, Enitan Carrol, Lucy Brookes-Howell, Sarah Milosevic, Andrew Tabner, Philip Pallmann, Stephen Aston, Gavin Barlow, Emma Richards, Emmanuel Nsutebu, Philip Howard, Matthew Inada-Kim, Stacy Todd, Fiona McGill, Martin Llewelyn, Louis Wihelmus Niessen, Joanne Euden, Julie Carman, Stephanie Gilbert, Sam Clarkstone, Jacqui Hughes, Lena Meister, Angela Brain, Matthew Scarborough, Sian O'Shea, Claire James

“…The PROcalcitonin and NEWS2 evaluation for Timely identification of sepsis and Optimal (PRONTO) study is a randomised controlled trial (RCT) in adults with suspected sepsis presenting to the ED to compare standard clinical management based on NEWS2 scoring plus PCT-guided risk assessment with standard clinical management based on NEWS2 scoring alone and compare if this approach reduces prescriptions of antibiotics without increasing mortality.Methods and analysis PRONTO is a parallel two-arm open-label individually RCT set in up to 20 NHS EDs in the UK with a target sample size of 7676 participants. …”
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Effects of Jianpi therapy for cancer-related fatigue:a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Jiaxing Dai, Jiaxing Dai, Huili Shui, Huili Shui, Huili Shui, Yuan Wu, Huanghui Zhang, Huanghui Zhang, Yuanyin Li, Yuanyin Li, Shaowang Zhang, Shaowang Zhang, Bing Yang, Bing Yang, Bing Yang, Dongxin Tang, Dongxin Tang, Dongxin Tang

“…This research systematically evaluates the effectiveness of Jianpi therapy in reducing fatigue in cancer patients through a meta-analytic review.MethodsAn exhaustive search was performed within PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, SinoMed, Wanfang Data, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) for randomized controlled trials concerning the application of Jianpi therapy to address CRF. …”
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Screening and characterization of the scFv for chimeric antigen receptor T cells targeting CEA-positive carcinoma by Chengcheng Zhang, Linling Wang, Qianzhen Zhang, Junjie Shen, Xia Huang, Meiling Wang, Yi Huang, Jun Chen, Yanmin Xu, Wenxu Zhao, Yanan Qi, Yunyan Li, Yanjiao Ou, Zhi Yang, Cheng Qian

“…Therefore, this study aimed to identify the optimal scFv and investigate its biological functions to further optimize the therapeutic potential of CAR-T cells targeting CEA-positive carcinoma.MethodsWe screened four reported humanized or fully human anti-CEA antibodies (M5A, hMN-14, BW431/26, and C2-45), and inserted them into a 3rd-generation CAR structure. …”
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The effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on cardiovascular function in subarachnoid hemorrhage patients: A randomized trial by Gansheng Tan, Anna L Huguenard, Kara M Donovan, Phillip Demarest, Xiaoxuan Liu, Ziwei Li, Markus Adamek, Kory Lavine, Ananthv K Vellimana, Terrance T Kummer, Joshua W Osbun, Gregory J Zipfel, Peter Brunner, Eric C Leuthardt

“…Therefore, this study assessed the impact of both acute and repetitive taVNS on cardiovascular function. Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, 24 SAH patients were assigned to either a taVNS treatment or a sham treatment group. …”
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Three-dimensional aortic arch geometry and blood flow in neonates after surgical repair for aortic coarctation by Katrin Fricke, Katrin Fricke, Lea Christierson, Lea Christierson, Lea Christierson, Einar Heiberg, Einar Heiberg, Pia Sjöberg, Pia Sjöberg, Erik Hedström, Erik Hedström, Erik Hedström, Erik Hedström, Kristoffer Steiner, Constance G. Weismann, Constance G. Weismann, Constance G. Weismann, Johannes Töger, Johannes Töger, Petru Liuba, Petru Liuba

“…BackgroundRecurrent coarctation of the aorta (re-CoA) is a well-known although not fully understood complication after surgical repair, typically occurring in 10%–20% of cases within months after discharge.ObjectivesTo (1) characterize geometry of the aortic arch and blood flow from pre-discharge magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in neonates after CoA repair; and (2) compare these measures between patients that developed re-CoA within 12 months after repair and patients who did not.MethodsNeonates needing CoA repair, without associated major congenital heart defects, were included. …”
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Global, regional, and national epidemiology of childhood neuroblastoma (1990–2021): a statistical analysis of incidence, mortality, and DALYsResearch in context by Jusen Nong, Cheng Su, Changhua Li, Congjun Wang, Wei Li, Yong Li, Peng Chen, Yanqiang Li, Zihao Li, Xinjin She, Zuxin Yuan, Sentian Liu, Chao Chen, Qian Liao, Yige Luo, Bo Shi

“…This study aims to report global trends in the incidence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of childhood neuroblastoma from 1990 to 2021. Methods: The study utilized data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) database to analyze neuroblastoma incidence, mortality, and DALYs in children aged 0–14 years. …”
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Carbon stock dynamics of forest to oil palm plantation conversion for ecosystem rehabilitation planning by D. Frianto, E. Sutrisno, A. Wahyudi, E. Novriyanti, W.C. Adinugroho, A.S. Yunianto, H. Kurniawan, H. Khotimah, A. Windyoningrum, I.W.S. Dharmawan, H.L. Tata, S. Suharti, H.H. Rachmat, E.M. Lim

“…Additionally, it highlights their role in ecosystem restoration initiatives and the better management of forest peatland regions.METHODS: A spatial analysis was conducted on Landsat 5 and 8 satellite images by using shapefile data stored within the Google Earth Engine platform. …”
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Second-line treatment patterns and outcomes in advanced HCC after progression on atezolizumab/bevacizumab by Meng Wu, Claudia A.M. Fulgenzi, Antonio D’Alessio, Alessio Cortellini, Ciro Celsa, Giulia F. Manfredi, Bernardo Stefanini, Y. Linda Wu, Yi-Hsiang Huang, Anwaar Saeed, Angelo Pirozzi, Tiziana Pressiani, Lorenza Rimassa, Martin Schoenlein, Kornelius Schulze, Johann von Felden, Yehia Mohamed, Ahmed O. Kaseb, Arndt Vogel, Natascha Roehlen, Marianna Silletta, Naoshi Nishida, Masatoshi Kudo, Caterina Vivaldi, Lorenz Balcar, Bernhard Scheiner, Matthias Pinter, Amit G. Singal, Joshua Glover, Susanna Ulahannan, Fredrich Foerster, Arndt Weinmann, Peter R. Galle, Neehar D. Parikh, Wei-Fan Hsu, Alessandro Parisi, Hong Jae Chon, David J. Pinato, Celina Ang

“…We evaluated real-world treatment patterns and outcomes to investigate factors associated with post-progression survival (PPS). Methods: In this multicenter, international, retrospective study, we examined clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with advanced HCC who progressed on first-line A/B. …”
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National monitoring of antibiotic resistance of pathogens causing community-acquired urinary tract infections in Russia: results of the multicenter epidemiological study «DARMIS -2... by Kozlov R.S., Palagin I.S., Ivanchik N.V., Trushin I.V., Dekhnich A.V., Edelstein M.V., Perepanova T.S., Belashova M.A., Nastausheva T.L., Ivanova I.A., Valiullina I.R., Momotova A.A., Shirokova T.M., Kotov S.V., Pul'bere S.A., Petrova L.V., Eremeeva A.V., Popov S.V., Zhukov V.A., Suhorukova M.V., Plugin P.S., Nikitina I.V., Vityazeva V.P., Zlobnaya K.A., Ibishev H.S., Naboka Yu.L., Kuz'min I.V., Petrov S.B., Slesarevskaya M.N., Savicheva A.M., Husnutdinova T.A., Moskvitina E.N., Andronova T.I., Dolzhenko E.V., Sholomova L.A., Burasova E.G., Lupyreva E.G., Malyavin A.I., Sidorova R.K., Mihajlichenko A.O., Kataeva E.I., Shamaeva S.H., Ahremenko Ya.A., Portnyagina U.S., Ershova M.G.

“…To study in vitro activity of antimicrobials against clinical isolates obtained from patients with community-acquired urinary tract infections (UTIs) in various regions of Russia in 2023. Materials and Methods. The study included 1098 isolates obtained from the urine of children and adults of both sexes of all age groups with acute and exacerbation of recurrent community-acquired UTIs, including pregnant women with asymptomatic bacteriuria. …”
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Blood biomarker dynamics in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis treated with cladribine tablets: results of the 2-year MAGNIFY-MS study by Heinz Wiendl, Frederik Barkhof, Frederik Barkhof, Xavier Montalban, Anat Achiron, Anat Achiron, Tobias Derfuss, Andrew Chan, Suzanne Hodgkinson, Alexandre Prat, Letizia Leocani, Letizia Leocani, Letizia Leocani, Klaus Schmierer, Klaus Schmierer, Finn Sellebjerg, Finn Sellebjerg, Patrick Vermersch, Hulin Jin, Anita Chudecka, Andreas Kloetgen, Dongdong Lin, Lidia Gardner, Nicola De Stefano

“…To put these changes into perspective, we analyzed transcriptional changes in T and B cells and associated biological pathways before and after each treatment course with CladT.MethodsImmunophenotyping and transcriptomics were performed at regular visits with major differences reported between baseline (BL) and after each yearly treatment course. …”
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Development and validation of a machine learning-based model to predict survival in patients with cirrhosis after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shuntResearch in context by Binlin Da, Huan Chen, Wei Wu, Wuhua Guo, Anru Zhou, Qin Yin, Jun Gao, Junhui Chen, Jiangqiang Xiao, Lei Wang, Ming Zhang, Yuzheng Zhuge, Feng Zhang

“…The aim of this study was to develop and validate a ML-based prognostic model to predict survival in patients with cirrhosis after TIPS placement. Methods: In this retrospective study in China, patients diagnosed with cirrhosis after TIPS placement from 2014 to 2020 in our cohort were included to develop a ML-based model. …”
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