Inter-reader agreement for diagnosing thymic cysts on chest MRI in two tertiary referral centers by Yura Ahn, Sang Min Lee, Chu Hyun Kim, Sehee Kim, Jooae Choe, Joon Beom Seo, Ho Yun Lee

“…Four and three radiologists independently reviewed internal and external reading sets. …”
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Surgical treatment after neoadjuvant systemic therapy for HER2-positive invasive breast cancer in the Netherlands: 10-Year trends and the influence an accompanying DCIS component by Roxanne A.W. Ploumen, Thiemo J.A. van Nijnatten, Loes F.S. Kooreman, Adri C. Voogd, Kristien B.M.I. Keymeulen, Sabine Siesling, Marjolein L. Smidt

“…Percentage of ypT0 was significantly lower in patients with IBC+DCIS (38.7 %), compared to IBC only (47.3 %, p < 0.001) Multivariable logistic regression analyses showed presence of DCIS (OR 1.69, 95%CI 1.47–1.95, p < 0.001) to be independently associated with mastectomy. Conclusion: Rate of mastectomy decreased significantly in HER2+ IBC treated with NST between 2010 and 2019. …”
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Radiomic prediction for durable response to high‐dose methotrexate‐based chemotherapy in primary central nervous system lymphoma by Haoyi Li, Mingming Xiong, Ming Li, Caixia Sun, Dao Zheng, Leilei Yuan, Qian Chen, Song Lin, Zhenyu Liu, Xiaohui Ren

“…This signature was independently associated with the DR in both cohorts. …”
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Polymorphic variants of the <i>hOGG1, APEX1, XPD, SOD2</i>, and <i>CAT</i> genes involved in DNA repair processes and antioxidant defense and their association with breast cancer r... by А. А. Timofeeva, V. I. Minina, A. V. Torgunakova, О. А. Soboleva, R. А. Тitov, Ya. А. Zakharova, M. L. Bakanova, А. N. Glushkov

“…MDR analysis also showed a close interaction and mutual enhancement of effects between the APEX1 and SOD2 loci and the independence of the effects of these loci from the CAT locus in the formation of luminal B subtype breast cancer.…”
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Host-symbiont-gene phylogenetic reconciliation by Menet, Hugo, Trung, Alexia Nguyen, Daubin, Vincent, Tannier, Eric

“…These interactions range from independence or conflict to cooperation and coevolution, which results in them having a common history. …”
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Evaluation of the potential value of artificial intelligence (AI) in public health using fluoride intake as the example by Wei Wei, Tianshu Gu, Yanhong Cao, Shuqiu Sun, Dan Wei, Minghui Li, Alyce D. Fly, Weikuan Gu, Lan Yao, Dianjun Sun

“…These hypotheses were then evaluated independently by three evaluators. Finally, summaries were made through group discussions among all the authors. …”
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Antithrombotic therapy in adults with ectatic coronary artery disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Alireza Azarboo, Mohammad Shahabaddin Daneshvar, Alireza Sattari Abroy, Ramin Assempoor, Aryan Taghvaei, Ali Nasrollahizadeh, Mohsen Hajiqasemi, Amirhossein Ghaseminejad-Raeini, Kaveh Hosseini

“…Study selection, data extraction, and risk-of-bias assessments were independently performed by two reviewers. The pairwise meta-analysis compared the odds of MACE among patients receiving different antithrombotic therapies versus no treatment. …”
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Potential implications of thyroid autoantibodies in children, adolescents, and young adults with thyroid nodules in Japan: The Fukushima Health Management Survey by Rina Tazaki, Yurie Kobashi, Nana Nakahata, Mahiro Asano, Norikazu Abe, Haruka Ejiri, Ayako Sato, Natsuki Nagamine, Chisato Takahashi, Yukie Yamaya, Manabu Iwadate, Takashi Matsuzuka, Satoshi Suzuki, Tetsuya Ohira, Satoru Suzuki, Fumihiko Furuya, Hiroki Shimura, Shinichi Suzuki, Susumu Yokoya, Shunichi Yamashita, Hitoshi Ohto, Seiji Yasumura

“…Tab positivity was independently associated with a large thyroid, the presence of DG, the presence of PTC, and a high TSH concentration in patients with nodules. …”
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Placental Vascular Malperfusion in Pregnancies With Congenital Heart Disease by Nour Rahnama, MD, Arthur Colson, MD, PhD, Pamela Baldin, MD, PhD, Agnès Pasquet, MD, PhD, Damien Gruson, MD, PhD, David Vancraeynest, MD, PhD, Christophe Beauloye, MD, PhD, Frédéric Debiève, MD, PhD, Sophie Pierard, MD, PhD

“…CHD pregnancies had a higher incidence of adverse obstetric and neonatal outcomes, which were independently associated with MVM (RR: 7.2, P = 0.002). …”
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Thickness of Subcutaneous Fat Is a Predictive Factor of Incisional Surgical Site Infection in Crohn’s Disease Surgery: A Retrospective Study by Xingchen Cai, Weisong Shen, Zhen Guo, Yi Li, Lei Cao, Jianfeng Gong, Weiming Zhu

“…Preoperative TSF and CRP independently affect iSSI in patients with CD undergoing intestinal resections.…”
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Effect of Laryngeal Mask Airway Insertion on Intraocular Pressure Response: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Mohammed Suleiman Obsa, Zewde Zema kanche, Robera Olana Fite, Tilahun Saol Tura, Bulcha Guye Adema, Aseb Arba Kinfe, Melkamu Worku kercho, Kebreab Paulos chanko, Getahun Molla Shanka, Atkuregn Alemayehu Lencha, Gedion Asnake Azeze, Lolemo Kelbiso Hanfore, Nefsu Awoke Adulo, Blen Kassahun Dessu, Getahun Dendir Wolde, Shimelash Bitew Workie

“…All original peer-reviewed papers which reported the mean and standard deviation of IOP before and after airway instrumentation in both groups were included. Two reviewers independently extracted the data using a standardized data extraction format for eligibility and appraised their quality. …”
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Elevated Serum Extracellular Vesicle‐Packaged SPARC in Hypertension: A Cross‐Sectional Study in a Middle‐Aged and Elderly Population by Xueying Chen, Han Guo, Xinwei Li, Yang Liu, Xinxin Li, Zhengshuo Cui, Huijuan Ma, Jianxun He, Zhechun Zeng, Huina Zhang

“…The present study reveals that the elevated levels of serum EV‐derived SPARC were independently associated with hypertension.…”
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Functional outcomes following injury in pediatric patients without traumatic brain injury by Ryo Yamamoto, Lillian Liao, Keitaro Yajima, Akira Endo, Kazuma Yamakawa, Junichi Sasaki

“…The GEE model revealed that female sex, physical disability before injury, prehospital transfusion, lower Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) score on arrival, neck surgery, and higher AIS in the neck and extremity/pelvis were independently associated with unfavorable function at discharge. …”
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The mediating role of accelerated biological aging in the association between household air pollution from solid cooking fuels and neuropsychiatric disorders by Rui Tang, Haisheng Wu, Ling Jiang, Jie Zhou, Xia Gao, Jiazhen Zheng, Ya-Ping Tang, Mingxi Tang

“…Leisure engagement demonstrated stable benefits in attenuating KDM-BAA independently of cooking fuel use. Conclusion: Our findings illuminate the pathways connecting HAP from solid fuel consumption with biological aging and neuropsychiatric disorders, and highlight the role of leisure engagement and expanding access to cleaner fuels in mitigating these adverse effects.…”
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Development and validation of a risk prediction model for PICC-related venous thrombosis in patients with cancer: a prospective cohort study by Zeyin Hu, Mengna Luo, Ruoying He, Zhenming Wu, Yuying Fan, Jia Li

“…Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were used to identify independently associated risk factors of PICC-RVT and develop a risk prediction model. 275 patients were finally included for data analysis, and 18 (6.5%) developed PICC-RVT. …”
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A synergistic effect of secondhand smoke with vitamin D deficiency on cognitive impairment in older adults: a cross sectional study by Yan Li, Qianqian Shen, Chengyu Chen, Xueru Yin, Xinru Wang, Xiyue Yang, Xueqian Zhang, Lei Chen, Jian Xu, Guifang Gong

“…The possible synergistic effect of SHS with VDD on cognitive impairment was evaluated by using a multivariable logistic regression model.ResultsVDD was independently associated with risk of low the Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST) scores, increased by nearly 60% [&lt; 34, adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 1.62, 95% CI: 1.03 ~ 2.53]. …”
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Practice and factors affecting informed consent among healthcare workers for major surgical procedures at Gurage zone hospitals, South Ethiopia, 2022: a facility-based cross-sectio... by Haimanot Abebe, Bitew Tefera Zewudie, Yibeltal Mesfin, Shegaw Geze Tenaw, Daniel Tsega, Bogale Chekole, Zebene Mekonnen, Shegaw Tesfa Mengist, Agere Aynalem, Tadele Lankrew, Yihenew Sewale, Muche Argaw, Tadesse Sahle

“…In multivariable logistic analysis model, factors like favourable attitude towards informed consent 2.4 (1.556, 3.596), work experience participants 4.9 (2.8, 8.7), adequate knowledge of informed consent 2.5 (1.6, 3.9) and communication challenge 1.6 (1.07, 2.50) were independently associated with the practice of informed consent at a p value of &lt;0.05.Conclusion More than half of healthcare providers had good practice towards the surgical informed consent process. …”
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Strain rebound and inhomogeneity in glass-to-metal seals: Radial vs axial strain evolution by Keqian Gong, Zheng Liu, Zifeng Song, Chao Zhou, Zhangjing Shi, Siyue Nie, Weisong Zhou, He Yan, Zhichun Fan, Yong Zhang

“…This study employs advanced fiber Bragg grating (FBG) in situ monitoring to decouple and independently analyze radial and axial strain evolution, providing novel insights into the mechanical anisotropy of sealing glass. …”
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Comparison of MRI and CT in the Evaluation of Unilateral Maxillary Sinus Opacification by Elise Chua, Annakan V. Navaratnam, Dominic St Leger, Vincent Lam, Samit Unadkat, Alexander Weller

“…Two head and neck radiologists independently reviewed each imaging modality and recorded both a final diagnosis and Likert-scale diagnostic certainty score. …”
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HIV Drug Resistance Profile in Clients Experiencing Treatment Failure After the Transition to a Dolutegravir-Based First-Line Antiretroviral Treatment Regimen in Mozambique by Nalia Ismael, Cidia Hussein, Cacildo Magul, Humberto Inguane, Aleny Couto, Amancio Nhangave, Ana Muteerwa, Mahoudo Bonou, Artur Ramos, Peter Wesley Young, Sonia Chilundo, Rhoderick Machekano, Lauren Greenberg, Juliana da Silva, Nilesh Bhatt

“…Unsuppressed VL before DTG transition was independently associated with VF (aOR: 2.14). Resistance patterns included 33.3% (12/36; 95% CI: 14.6–46.3) to all three TLD drugs, 55.6% (20/36; 95% CI: 39.3–71.9) to DTG and 3TC, and 11% (4/36; 95% CI: 0.8–21.3) to DTG only. …”
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