Impact of Late Ventricular Arrhythmias on Cardiac Mortality in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction by Takuma Takada, Koki Shishido, Takahiro Hayashi, Shohei Yokota, Hirokazu Miyashita, Hiroaki Yokoyama, Takashi Nishimoto, Tomoki Ochiai, Noriaki Moriyama, Kazuki Tobita, Shingo Mizuno, Futoshi Yamanaka, Masato Murakami, Yutaka Tanaka, Saeko Takahashi, Shigeru Saito

“…They also had a lower 30-day cardiac survival rate than the early VT/VF and non-VT/VF groups (42% vs. 76% vs. 96%, p < 0.001). Moreover, independent predictors of in-hospital cardiac mortality among patients with AMI who had sustained VT/VF were higher peak CK-MB [Odds ratio (OR: 1.001, 95%confidence interval (CI): 1.000-1.002, p= 0.03)], higher Killip class (OR: 1.484, 95%CI 1.017-2.165, p= 0.04), and late VT/VF (OR: 3.436, 95%CI 1.115-10.59, p= 0.03). …”
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Transcriptomic reprogramming and epigenetic regulation underlying pollination-dependent and auxin-induced fruit set in tomato by Xiaohan Li, Xiaohan Li, Xiaohan Li, Bing He, Anis Djari, Pierre Frasse, Elie Maza, Farid Regad, Julien Pirrello, Guojian Hu, Guojian Hu, Guojian Hu, Guojian Hu, Mondher Bouzayen

“…Notably, this developmental process can also proceed in the absence of flower fertilization, although it remains unclear whether pollination-dependent and pollination-independent fruit sets undergo similar transcriptomic reprogramming. …”
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Editorial by Daniel Halliday

“…Current trends suggest that, independent of any moral analysis, the prospects of receiving an inheritance are becoming an increasingly significant determinant of people’s material prospects. …”
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Clinical implication of NT-proBNP to predict mortality in patients with acute type A aortic dissection: a retrospective cohort study by Rui Zhang, Hao Wang, Chenxi Song, Rui Fu, Kefei Dou, Shuai Liu, Qianqian Liu, Xiaohui Bian, Weida Liu, Chengang Zhu, Jingjing Gao, Sheng Yuan, Xinming Cui, Sijia Qin, Yumeng Li

“…After multivariable regression adjusted for confounders, NT-proBNP tertiles were independent predictors for 1-year mortality (adjusted HR for intermediate group 1.52, 95% CI 1.02 to 2.27; adjusted HR for high group 2.17, 95% CI 1.41 to 3.32). …”
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Identification and Spatial Mapping of Locality of Streetscapes in Shanghai Hengfu Historic and Cultural Preservation Area by Yuhan SHAO, Sinan YIN, Dongbo MA, Yuting YIN

“…It is important to explore ways to protect and optimize the locality of streetscape since street constituents the most direct impression of a city, which not only forms the identity of a city together with architecture, historical and cultural heritage, geographical characteristics and social life, but also serves as an independent carrier of local expression. The identification and optimization of streetscape locality can help protect the uniqueness of landscape, enhance urban identity and construct urban image, especially for historical and cultural preservation areas in modern cities, and can also work as an important step to retain urban memory and enhance residents’ sense of belonging.MethodsThis research first establishes a theoretic framework for streetscape locality through a discussion based on literature reviewed. …”
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Knowledge towards health impacts of climate change among Amhara Sayint community, Northeastern Ethiopia by Genanew Mulugeta Kassaw, Asmamaw Malede, Adinew Gizeyatu, Metadel Adane, Asha Embrandiri, Awoke Keleb, Gete Berihun, Abebe Kassa Geto, Belachew Tekleyohannes Wogayehu, Gebremeskel Kibret Abebe, Tibebu Habtie Zewde, Sisay Abebe Debela, Solomon Seyoum, Amana Ogeto Luke, Gashaw Wondaya, Atitegeb Abera Kide, Mekonnen Moges, Denise Metoyer, Mesfin Gebrehiwot

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Prospective Single-Arm Study of Remifentanil-Propofol Anesthesia with Manual Right Hypochondrial Compression for Painless Gastroscopy in Obese Patients by Wang M, Tang J, Pan Z, Jiang H, Hu D, Zhu B, Liang Z, Zhao X, Li Y

“…We also identified severe OSA and diabetes as independent predictive risk factors for hypoxemia. If these findings are supported by further research, LAPO could aid anesthesiologists in developing specific anesthesia protocols and managing the risk of hypoxemia during painless gastroscopy for obese patients. …”
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Relationship Between Adenoma Detection Rate and Respective Withdrawal Time in Different Colon Segments: A Retrospective, Single‐Center Study by Xujin Chen, Bingxin Xu, Bingni Wei, Lin Ji, Cheng Yang, Qiang Zhan

“…After adjusting for age, sex and BMI, Logistic regression analysis showed that withdrawal time ≥ 77 s in the ascending colon (OR, 1.796; 95% CI, 1.273–2.532; p < 0.001), ≥ 61 s in the transverse colon (OR, 1.535; 95% CI, 1.094–2.155; p = 0.013), ≥ 56 s in the descending colon (OR, 1.722; 95% CI, 1.193–2.486; p = 0.004) and ≥ 109 s in the rectosigmoid colon (OR, 2.134; 95% CI, 1.446–2.350; p < 0.001) were independent risk factors for the increase of ADR. Conclusions ADR and withdrawal time are all various in individual colon segments. …”
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Foreign Direct Investment and Violent Crimes: Evidence from the Iranian Provinces by gholamreza zamanian, Frnaz Dehghan, foruzan falahati, ali davari

“…The variables investigated in this study include foreign direct investment as a dependent variable and population variables, GDP per capita, industry index, degree of openness of the regional economy, infrastructure index and crime variable as an independent variable. Findings The results indicate that the test of the first model shows a negative relationship between foreign direct investment and crime, which is not statistically significant. …”
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Examining Inclusive Tertiary Education Delivery through the National Open University of Nigeria's Community Study Centres by Musibau O. Oyebode

“…Using Charles Wedemeyer’s theory of independent study, findings revealed that certain barriers to gaining access to tertiary education are overcome as 87.3% of the respondents believed that NOUN provides adequate access. 56.5% of the respondents adjudged NOUN facilities as inadequate while 76.5% of the respondents opined that online facilitation, video lectures and quality course materials provide good tuition. …”
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Clinical validation of an artificial intelligence algorithm for classifying tuberculosis and pulmonary findings in chest radiographs by Thiago Fellipe Ortiz de Camargo, Thiago Fellipe Ortiz de Camargo, Guilherme Alberto Sousa Ribeiro, Guilherme Alberto Sousa Ribeiro, Maria Carolina Bueno da Silva, Luan Oliveira da Silva, Pedro Paulo Teixeira e Silva Torres, Denise do Socorro Rodrigues da Silva, Mayler Olombrada Nunes de Santos, William Salibe Filho, Marcela Emer Egypto Rosa, Magdala de Araujo Novaes, Thiago Augusto Massarutto, Osvaldo Landi Junior, Elaine Yanata, Marcio Rodrigues da Cunha Reis, Gilberto Szarf, Pedro Vieira Santana Netto, Joselisa Peres Queiroz de Paiva

“…This study evaluates a deep learning algorithm designed for CXR interpretation, focusing on its utility for non-specialists in thoracic radiology physicians.PurposeTo assess the performance of a Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)-based AI algorithm in interpreting CXRs and compare it with a team of physicians, including thoracic radiologists, who served as the gold-standard.MethodsA retrospective study from January 2021 to July 2023 evaluated an algorithm with three independent models for Lung Abnormality, Radiological Findings, and Tuberculosis. …”
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Virological Aspects of COVID-19 in Patients with Hematological Malignancies: Duration of Viral Shedding and Genetic Analysis by Asma Themlaoui, Massimo Ancora, Kais Ghedira, Yosra Mhalla, Manel Hamdoun, Maroua Bahri, Lamia Aissaoui, Raihane Ben Lakhal, Adriano Di Pasquale, Cesare Camma, Olfa Bahri

“…Lymphopenia was an independent predictor of prolonged SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection (<i>p</i> = 0.04). …”
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A pelvis MR transformer-based deep learning model for predicting lung metastases risk in patients with rectal cancer by Yin Li, Yin Li, Yin Li, Shuang Li, Shuang Li, Ruolin Xiao, Ruolin Xiao, Xi Li, Yongju Yi, Yongju Yi, Liangyou Zhang, Liangyou Zhang, You Zhou, You Zhou, Yun Wan, Chenhua Wei, Liming Zhong, Liming Zhong, Wei Yang, Wei Yang, Lin Yao, Lin Yao, Lin Yao

“…The predictive performance was assessed using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.ResultsOur transformer-based DL model achieved impressive results in the independent test set, with an AUC of 83.74% (95% CI, 72.60%-92.83%), a sensitivity of 80.00%, a specificity of 78.79%, and an accuracy of 79.01%. …”
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Prediction of pathological complete response after neoadjuvant chemotherapy for HER2-negative breast cancer patients with routine immunohistochemical markers by Lothar Häberle, Ramona Erber, Paul Gass, Alexander Hein, Melitta Niklos, Bernhard Volz, Carolin C. Hack, Rüdiger Schulz-Wendtland, Hanna Huebner, Chloë Goossens, Matthias Christgen, Thilo Dörk, Tjoung-Won Park-Simon, Andreas Schneeweiss, Michael Untch, Valentina Nekljudova, Sibylle Loibl, Arndt Hartmann, Matthias W. Beckmann, Peter A. Fasching

“…The model’s utility was further evaluated in independent external validation cohorts. Results 273 patients (23.4%) achieved a pCR. …”
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Construction of feature selection and efficacy prediction model for transformation therapy of locally advanced pancreatic cancer based on CT, 18F-FDG PET/CT, DNA mutation, and CA19... by Liang Qi, Xiang Li, Jiayao Ni, Yali Du, Qing Gu, Baorui Liu, Jian He, Juan Du

“…Baseline CA199, GLCM, IntensityDirect, Shape, and PET/CT features are independent factors for long-term treatment efficacy. …”
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The Impact of Ageing on Diaphragm Function and Maximal Inspiratory Pressure: A Cross-Sectional Ultrasound Study by Toru Yamada, Taro Minami, Takahiro Shinohara, Shuji Ouchi, Suguru Mabuchi, Shunpei Yoshino, Ken Emoto, Kazuharu Nakagawa, Kanako Yoshimi, Mitsuko Saito, Ayane Horike, Kenji Toyoshima, Yoshiaki Tamura, Atsushi Araki, Ryoichi Hanazawa, Akihiro Hirakawa, Takeshi Ishida, Takuma Kimura, Haruka Tohara, Masayoshi Hashimoto

“…Additionally, ageing is negatively associated with MIP, independent of diaphragm thickness, TF, and DE. Diaphragm function should be assessed using DE rather than thickness or TF.…”
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The role of OCO-3 XCO₂ retrievals in estimating global terrestrial net ecosystem exchanges by X. Wang, F. Jiang, F. Jiang, F. Jiang, H. Wang, Z. Zhang, M. Wu, J. Wang, W. He, W. Ju, W. Ju, J. M. Chen, J. M. Chen

“…Furthermore, validation with independent CO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span> observations shows that the biases of Exp_OCO3 are significantly larger than those of Exp_OCO2 and Exp_OCO3&amp;2 at middle and high latitudes. …”
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Studying critical parameters of superconductor via diamond quantum sensors by Kin On Ho, Wai Kuen Leung, Yiu Yung Pang, King Yau Yip, Jianyu Xie, Yi Man Liu, Aliki Sofia Rotelli, Man Yin Leung, Ho Yin Chow, Kwing To Lai, Andrej Denisenko, B Keimer, Jörg Wrachtrup, Sen Yang

“…In this work, we develop the use of a single species of quantum sensor to determine and estimate several critical parameters with the help of independent simulation data. We utilize the nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center in the diamond, which recently emerged as a promising candidate for probing exotic features in condensed matter physics. …”
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Evaluation of Some Cumin Ecotypes Based on Selection Index of Ideal Genotype by Masoud Golestani

“…For stepwise regression, the essential oil yield trait was selected as the dependent variable, and the other studied traits as independent variables. The result of stepwise regression showed that four traits, including the number of umbel per plant, the number of branches per plant, the number of seed per umbel, and essential oil percentage, were entered the stepwise regression model and could explain 99.5% of the variability among the essential oil yield trait. …”
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Gut bacteria Prevotellaceae related lithocholic acid metabolism promotes colonic inflammation by Liping Chen, Zhenghao Ye, Junhua Li, Lijia Wang, Yu Chen, Meiping Yu, Jian Han, Jiangeng Huang, Dongyan Li, Yongling Lv, Kai Xiong, De’an Tian, Jiazhi Liao, Ursula Seidler, Fang Xiao

“…The multivariate analysis of bile acids was conducted using Soft Independent Modelling of Class Analogy (SIMCA, Umetrics, Sweden). …”
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