The Diagnosing Challenge of a Positive ANCA Vasculitis in the Paediatric Age by Clara Preto, Armandina Silva, Sandra Alves, Margarida Guedes, Paula Matos, Conceição Mota, Paula Rocha, Paula C. Fernandes

“…Positive ANCA vasculitis may progress slowly or suddenly. The diagnosis was confirmed by a biopsy; however, we can make a presumptive diagnosis based on clinical findings and in a positive ANCA test in order to start an early treatment and decrease the associated morbimortality.…”
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Evaluating Key Indicators for Urban Decarbonization: A Framework for Sustainable Cities by Purcel Rodica, Croitoru Cristina

“…The paper also identifies best practices and successful case studies from various cities that have implemented effective decarbonization strategies. Despite the progress, significant challenges remain, including data availability, financial constraints, and the need for coordinated governance structures. …”
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From source to sink: the path to efficient energy harvesting with LEDs and displays by Andrea De Iacovo, Gaetano Assanto, Lorenzo Colace

“…Hereby, we report on recent progress in employing LEDs in the photovoltaic mode for energy harvesting and discuss future research directions, advocating increased efforts towards the exploitation of LEDs and LED-displays for the reduction of the energy footprint of portable appliances and electronic devices.…”
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Prefrontal cortex synchronization with the hippocampus and parietal cortex is strategy-dependent during spatial learning by Francisca García, Maria-José Torres, Lorena Chacana-Véliz, Nelson Espinosa, Wael El-Deredy, Pablo Fuentealba, Ignacio Negrón-Oyarzo

“…Abstract During spatial learning, subjects progressively adjust their navigation strategies as they acquire experience. …”
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A Fully Controllable UAV Using Curriculum Learning and Goal-Conditioned Reinforcement Learning: From Straight Forward to Round Trip Missions by Hyeonmin Kim, Jongkwan Choi, Hyungrok Do, Gyeong Taek Lee

“…We combine goal-conditioned RL and curriculum learning to enable agents to progressively master increasingly complex missions, from single-target reaching to round-trip navigation. …”
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Ocular Involvement and Blindness Secondary to Linear IgA Dermatosis by Cinthya Ramos-Castellón, Gabriela Ortiz-Nieva, Fernando Fresán, Leonardo Villalvazo, Yonathan Garfias, Alejandro Navas, María C. Jiménez-Martínez

“…A 43-year-old man with linear immunoglobulin A (IgA) dermatosis associated with gluten intolerance presented with progressive vision loss, pain and photosensitivity in both eyes. …”
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Advanced NGS analysis of cell-free tumor DNA supports clonal relation to primary high-grade B-cell lymphoma lesion and CNS relapse despite MRI negativity by Veronika Navrkalova, Andrea Mareckova, Jakub Porc, Samuel Hricko, Viera Hrabcakova, Jarmila Kissova, Sona Kundova, Marie Jarosova, Sarka Pospisilova, Jana Kotaskova, Andrea Janikova

“…The benefit of this approach resided in tumor genotyping alongside the proof of CNS progression despite MRI negativity, revealing a clonal relationship with the primary tumor lesion. …”
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Age-related immunosenescence and Epstein–Barr virus-positive mucocutaneous ulcer presenting as oral cancer: a case report by Jiayuan Ye, Shengqiang Ji, Zhouxiao Wu, Genhua Ma, Jing Chen, Shimin Wu, Yilian Xie

“…However, EBVMCU typically progresses slowly and often resolves spontaneously without specific treatment, emphasizing the critical need for differential diagnosis from malignancies. …”
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A Ruptured Digital Epidermal Inclusion Cyst: A Sinister Presentation by Iain Bohler, Phillip Fletcher, Amanda Ragg, Andrew Vane

“…Following MRI, definitive surgical management may appear to be a logical progression in management of the patient. This case however is a good example of why meticulously following surgical protocol when evaluating an unknown soft tissue mass is imperative. …”
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Experimental evidences of radicals production by hydrodynamic cavitation: a short review by Nöpel, Julius-Alexander, Ayela, Frédéric

“…This short review focuses on recent progresses that have made possible experimental evidences of radical production in hydrodynamic cavitation, and on forthcoming orientations.…”
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Evaluation and Interpretation of Transcriptome Data Underlying Heterogeneous Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Seokjin Ham, Yeon-Mok Oh, Tae-Young Roh

“…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of progressive lung disease, featured by airflow obstruction. …”
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miR-301a-mediated crosstalk between the Hedgehog and HIPPO/YAP signaling pathways promotes pancreatic cancer by Bing Qi, Yuqiong Wang, Xian Zhu, Yanfang Gong, Jing Jin, Hongyu Wu, Xiaohua Man, Feng Liu, Wenzhu Yao, Jun Gao

“…In this study, we investigated the role of miR-301a in facilitating crosstalk between the Hedgehog (Hh) and HIPPO/YAP signaling pathways during the progression of PDAC. Our findings revealed that miR-301a served as a central regulatory node, targeting Gli1 within the Hh pathway and STK4 within the HIPPO/YAP pathway. …”
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Mathematical Modeling and Analysis of Drill String Longitudinal Vibration with Lateral Inertia Effect by Jialin Tian, Chunming Wu, Lin Yang, Zhi Yang, Gang Liu, Changfu Yuan

“…Comparative analysis whether considering the lateral inertia or not, aiming at the longitudinal vibration of the drill string in drilling progress, is proposed. In the light of the actual condition, the mechanical model of the drill string about vibration is established on the basis of the theoretical analysis. …”
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Ultrasound investigation in estimation of vascular invasion and morphological verification of pancreatic tumors by S. O. Stepanov, N. A. Rubtsova, D. V. Sidorov, L. O. Petrov, L. A. Mitina, V. I. Kazakevich, Ye. N. Slavnova, E. V. Prozorova

“…Morphological verification of PT and estimation of stage of their progression are the basic factors of treatment planning. …”
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Effectiveness of Durian Fruit Seed Extract (Durio Zibethinus) on Kidney Function and Histopathology of Rats Induced by Wistar Streptozotocin by Livia Virgoh, Tan Suyono, Linda Chiuman, Lia Nurlaela, Michaela Kosasih, Clarissa lister

“…Diabetic nephropathy, a microvascular complication of type 2 DM, causes damage to kidney function due to progressive hyperglycemia. This study analyzed the potential of durian seed extract in reducing blood sugar levels (KGD) and improving kidney function and histopathological features in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced Wistar rats. …”
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A Case of Vaginal Stillbirth in the Presence of Placenta Previa at 33 Weeks of Gestation by Yukiko Chinen, Tadatsugu Kinjo, Hayase Nitta, Yui Kinjo, Hitoshi Masamoto, Yoichi Aoki

“…Thereafter, FGR gradually progressed and we observed arrest of end-diastolic velocity of the umbilical artery. …”
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Mechanism, models, and influence of heterogeneous factors of the microarc oxidation process: A comprehensive review by Pecherskaya Ekaterina, Golubkov Pavel, Konovalov Sergey, Gurin Sergey, Novichkov Maksim

“…It is shown that, despite significant progress in this area of research, there are still controversial issues related mainly to the features of the emergence and combustion of microdischarges. …”
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Hydrogels empowered mesenchymal stem cells and the derived exosomes for regenerative medicine in age-related musculoskeletal diseases by Lixin Liu, Siwen Chen, Yantao Song, Longwei Cui, Yiman Chen, Jiangli Xia, Yibo Fan, Liqun Yang, Lina Yang

“…Therefore, this review comprehensively summarizes the application progress of MSCs and MSC-Exos combined with hydrogels in age-related MSK disease research. …”
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The roadmap to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in hematology clinical trials: an American Society of Hematology initiative by Alice Kuaban, Alysha K. Croker, Jeffrey Keefer, Leonard A. Valentino, Barbara E. Bierer, Stephen Boateng, Donna DiMichele, Patrick Fogarty, C. Michael Gibson, Anna M. Hood, Lloryn Hubbard, Antonella Isgrò, Karin Knobe, Leslie Lake, Iman Martin, Michel Reid, Jonathan C. Roberts, Wendy Tomlinson, Lanre Tunji-Ajayi, Harriette G.C. Van Spall, Caroline Voltz-Girolt, Allison P. Wheeler, Alan E. Mast, Stephanie Seremetis

“…The American Society of Hematology initiated a roadmap project to identify barriers and make progress to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into trial design and conduct. …”
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Sex Differences Associated with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis by Daniel S. Smyk, Eirini I. Rigopoulou, Albert Pares, Charalambos Billinis, Andrew K. Burroughs, Luigi Muratori, Pietro Invernizzi, Dimitrios P. Bogdanos

“…The disease has an unpredictable clinical course but may progress to fibrosis and cirrhosis. The diagnostic hallmark of PBC is the presence of disease-specific antimitochondrial antibodies (AMA), which are pathognomonic for the development of PBC. …”
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