Advanced statistical analysis of air quality and its health impacts in India: Quantifying significance by detangling weather-driven effects by Akshansha Chauhan, Guggilla Pavan Sai, Chin-Yu Hsu

“…This study conducted a long-term analysis of air quality in five major Indian cities—Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Visakhapatnam—by analysing variations in PM2.5, PM10, NOx, NH3, SO2, CO, and O3, incorporating a de-weathering strategy to isolate meteorological influences. In Delhi, we observed significant reductions in PM10 (92.50–136.70 μg/m³), NOx (62.13–151.91 ppb), and CO (0.53–0.88 mg/m³), which shifted health risks from the 'extreme' to 'low' category. …”
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A multi-stage deep learning network toward multi-classification of polyps in colorectal images by Shilong Chang, Kun Yang, Yucheng Wang, Yufeng Sun, Chaoyi Qi, Wenlong Fan, Ying Zhang, Shuang Liu, Wenshan Gao, Jie Meng, Linyan Xue

“…Drawing inspiration from the sequential procedure of colonoscopy, where endoscopists first locate polyps and then proceed to detailed observations and diagnoses, we developed a novel multi-stage classification network. …”
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Investigating Whether Consuming Meals in a Dining Room Impacts Patients’ Mood, Level of Interaction, and Subsequent Nutrient Intake in a Stroke Rehabilitation Ward. by Sali Abouhajar, Grace Bennett, Linda Dooley, Tracy Waldron, Katie Walsh, Sile Murphy, Aoibheann McMorrow, Joseph Harbison, Suzanne L Doyle

“…Patients’ interaction was observed and noted using a modified case report form. …”
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Role of acute respiratory diseases in pathogenesis of distal limb infections in cattle by A. D. Alekseev, O. G. Petrova, M. I. Barashkin, I. M. Milshtein, V. D. Moskvin

“…In addition, favorable conditions evolve for the development of mixed infection due to reduction in the overall organism resistance, which is observed for both respiratory and distal limb infections.…”
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The effect of cacao bean extracts on the prevention of periodontal tissue breakdown in diabetic rats with orthodontic tooth movements by Nuzulul Hikmah, Mohamad Hidayat, Nur Permatasari, Aulanni'am Aulanni'am, Achmad Rudijanto

“…NFκB, Collagen-1, and FGF-2 expression were then assessed using the immunohistochemical method, while the number of fibroblasts and blood vessels was observed using hematoxylin-eosin stained tissue. The data obtained were analyzed with one-way ANOVA and post hoc tests, with p < 0.05. …”
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Comparison between Intra-Articular Injection of Infrapatellar Fat Pad (IPFP) Cell Concentrates and IPFP-Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) for Cartilage Defect Repair of the Knee Joint... by Yaguang Han, Haobo Li, Rong Zhou, Jun Wu, Ziye Liu, Huan Wang, Jiahua Shao, Yi Chen, Jun Zhu, Qiwei Fu, Qirong Qian, Yiqin Zhou

“…Distal femur samples were evaluated at 6 and 12 weeks posttreatment via macroscopic observation and histological assessment based on the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) macroscopic scoring system as well as the ICRS visual histological assessment scale. …”
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Examination of the relationship between serum zinc levels and peripheral neuropathy induced by paclitaxel/carboplatin combination therapy in gynecological cancer patients by Yutaka Torii, Kana Naito, Junichi Takagi, Akira Yasue, Kazuhiko Tsukada, Takuma Fujii, Haruki Nishizawa

“…Results: A negative correlation was observed between the MinZn/PreZn ratio and MaxG (r=–0.557, p=0.048). …”
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Application of optical coherence tomography angiography to study retinal and choroidal vascular changes in patients with first-time coronary artery stenosis by Rongrong Guan, Shuyan Qin, Yezhu Chi, Zhen Tang, Haiyang Liu

“…Methods: A total of 100 subjects were enrolled in this study and divided into two groups: the observation group consisted of 50 patients with angina who were first diagnosed with coronary artery stenosis, and the control group consisted of 50 healthy adults without angina symptoms. …”
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Environmental exposures related to gut microbiota among children with asthma: a pioneer study in Taiwan by Aji Kusumaning Asri, Tsunglin Liu, Hui-Ju Tsai, Jiu-Yao Wang, Chih-Da Wu

“…Results revealed a marginally significant negative association between 1-day lag exposure to NO₂ and gut microbiota indices, such as observed bacteria (Coef.: −1.130; 95 %CI −2.287, 0.027) and bacterial richness (Coef.: −2.420; 95 %CI −4.987, 0.146). …”
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Distribution and clinicopathological characteristics of G-CSF expression in tumor cells and stromal cells in upper tract urothelial carcinoma by Go Kobayashi, Yohei Sekino, Hikaru Nakahara, Kohei Kobatake, Keisuke Goto, Tetsutaro Hayashi, Kazuhiro Sentani, Nobuyuki Hinata

“…Results In normal urothelium, G-CSF expression was weak or absent, whereas high expression of G-CSF was observed in UTUC tissues, both in tumor cells (TCs) and stromal cells (SCs). …”
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Revealing enhanced dilution effect of conjugated polymers in partially miscible blends by Hongbo Chen, Ming Hu, Yuehua Zhao, Kaixuan Lyu, Yushuai Xu, Yuansheng Sun, Zhiyuan Xie, Jinying Huang, Dapeng Wang

“…These findings explain the seemingly counterintuitive more effective dilution effect observed in the recently reported partially miscible blends and provide guidance for further enhancing the performance of future generations of polymer light‐emitting diodes.…”
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A Low-Cost Layered Double Hydroxide (LDH) Based Amperometric Sensor for the Detection of Isoproturon in Water Using Carbon Paste Modified Electrode by Herve Leclerc Tcheumi, Aude Peggy Kameni Wendji, Ignas Kenfack Tonle, Emmanuel Ngameni

“…Used as electrode modifier of carbon paste electrode for isoproturon detection, a remarkable increase in isoproturon signal on modified carbon paste electrode by LDH was observed. The peak current obtained after 3 min of preconcentration in 25 μM ISO on NiAl-LDH/CPE was 2.6 times higher than that exhibited by the same analyte on the unmodified CPE, thereby opening the way to the development of a sensitive method for the detection of ISO. …”
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Are neurasthenia and depression the same disease entity? An electroencephalography study by Ge Dang, Lin Zhu, Chongyuan Lian, Silin Zeng, Xue Shi, Zian Pei, Xiaoyong Lan, Jian Qing Shi, Nan Yan, Yi Guo, Xiaolin Su

“…Moreover, lower theta connectivity was observed in patients with neurasthenia compared to those with MDD (p < 0.01). …”
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Extensive Admixture Among Karst‐Obligate Salamanders Reveals Evidence of Recent Divergence and Gene Exchange Through Aquifers by Chris C. Nice, Katherine L. Bell, Zachariah Gompert, Lauren K. Lucas, James R. Ott, Ruben U. Tovar, Paul Crump, Peter H. Diaz

“…We discovered evidence of extensive admixture among species within the complex and with adjacent lineages. We observed relatively low levels of differentiation among all sampling localities which supports the hypothesis of recent divergence. …”
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Human Leukocyte Antigen Class I and II Alleles and Overall Survival in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma and Follicular Lymphoma by Yani Lu, Amr M. Abdou, James R. Cerhan, Lindsay M. Morton, Richard K. Severson, Scott Davis, Wendy Cozen, Nathaniel Rothman, Leslie Bernstein, Stephen Chanock, Patricia Hartge, Sophia S. Wang

“…Using multivariate Cox regression models, we observed statistically significant associations between genetic variants and survival: HLA-Cw*07:01 was associated with poorer OS among DLBCL patients (Hazard ratio [HR] = 1.76, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.01–3.05); HLA-A*01:01 was associated with poorer OS (HR = 2.23, 95% CI = 1.24–4.01), and HLA-DRB1*13 (HR = 0.12, 95% CI = 0.02–0.90) and HLA-B Bw4 (HR = 0.36, 95% CI = 0.20–0.63) with better OS among FL patients. …”
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Incidence and outcomes of neonatal group B streptococcal sepsis in Qatar-a multicentre study by Sajid Salim Thyvilayil, Anvar Paraparambil Vellamgot, Khalil Salameh, Sudheer Babu Kurunthattilthazhe, Abdurahiman Elikkottil, Liliana Llerena Dominguez, Dhanya Banarjee

“…The relatively high incidence of EOGBSS probably reflects the high rate of carrier state among pregnant mothers. We did not observe any significant change in incidence after introducing the universal maternal screening for GBS. …”
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Effect of a Yogic Breathing Technique on Immune Parameters among Healthcare Workers: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study by Archana Balasubramanian, Priyathersini Nagarajan, Mathangi Damal Chandrasekar, Kaviraja Udupa, Emmanuel Bhaskar, Divya Kanchibotla, Saumya Subramanian

“…A slight increase in interleukin (IL)-6 values and a higher IL-4 mean values was observed in the study group compared to controls. CD56 and CD8 counts were higher in the study group compared to controls. …”
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Point prevalence survey of antibiotics in a pediatric tertiary hospital in the Republic of Panama by Ximena Norero, Dora Estripeaut, Elizabeth Castaño, Jacqueline Levy, Paola Lichtenberger, José Pablo Díaz-Madriz, José Luis Bustos, Robin Rojas Cortés, Gabriel Levy-Hara

“…Conclusions. This PPS observed a high prevalence of antibiotic use. The findings suggest it is necessary to assess the need for ampicillin, gentamicin, and piperacillin-tazobactam use in patients admitted to pediatric critical care units, with special emphasis on children with pneumonia and sepsis diagnosis, the most common pathologies for which an antimicrobial was prescribed.…”
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Blood Glucose Lowering Efficacy of Strawberry Extracts Rich in Ellagitannins with Different Degree of Polymerization in Rats by Juśkiewicz Jerzy, Jurgonski Adam, Kołodziejczyk Krzysztof, Kosmala Monika, Milala Joanna, Zduńczyk Zenon, Fotschki Bartosz, Żary-Sikorska Ewa

“…Considering the shape of blood glucose concentration curve following GTT and SuTT, as well as changes in glycaemia and mucosal disaccharidases activity observed within and after small intestine perfusion, the ETM (vs. …”
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Clinical Oral Health Recommended Care and Oral Health Self-Report, NHANES, 2013-2014 by R. Constance Wiener, Nilanjana Dwibedi, Chan Shen, Patricia A. Findley, Usha Sambamoorthi

“…Many subgroup differences were observed. Conclusions. The overall self-perception of oral health and the clinical evaluation of oral healthcare need were substantially concordant; other self-reported measures were moderately concordant. …”
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