Comparison of radiation esophagitis associated with daytime versus evening radiotherapy in patients with esophageal carcinoma by Yun Xing, Yutian Yin, Liang Yu, Cong Zhang, Guangjin Chai, Bo Lyu, Bin Wang, Lina Zhao, Geng Xiang

“…The grades of radiation esophagitis (Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0) and survival outcomes were compared in the two groups. …”
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Diagnosis and Numerical Simulation of Low-level Wind Shear over the Hengduan Mountains in Winter by Ren Juzhang, Yang Xue, Tao Yun, Fu Zhijia, Chen Yan, Zhong Yahan, Wang Man, Jin Yan

“…Using NCEP/NCAR reanalysis data, airport weather station data, encrypted automatic weather station data and wind profile radar data, a low-level wind shear turn-around event at Cangyuan Wushan Airport on 29 December 2021, is diagnosed and analyzed by statistical and numerical simulation methods. …”
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Human Factors Studies to Assess the Usability of the Faricimab Prefilled Syringe by Barakat MR, Kwong Jr HM, Marcon G, O'Leary OE, Paris LP, Schneider P, Tang Y, Graff JM

“…One patient experienced one mild adverse event of eye irritation that resolved the same day and was deemed unrelated to the study drug.Conclusion: Participants were able to safely and correctly prepare and administer a faricimab 6 mg dose using the PFS in accordance with the instructions for use, under realistic conditions representing the real world. …”
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Nivolumab plasma concentration and clearance associated with overall survival in patients with renal cell carcinoma by Aurélien Marabelle, Laurence Albiges, Angelo Paci, Cécile Dalban, David Combarel, Sophie Broutin, Christophe Maritaz, Louis Blondel

“…Kaplan-Meier methodology was used in time-to-event analyses.Results In 137 patients, the median nivolumab CLC1 was 6 mL/hour and the median plasma concentration at Cycle 3 was 48 µg/mL. …”
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USSR in World War II by M. Yu. Myagkov

“…Under these conditions, for the USSR, its own security and the conclusion of a non-aggression pact with Germany began to come to the fore, defining the "spheres of interests" of the parties in order to limit the advance of German troops towards the Soviet borders in the event of German aggression against Poland. The non-aggression pact gave the USSR just under two years to rebuild the army and consolidate its defensive potential and pushed the Soviet borders hundreds of kilometers westward. …”
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Does the Systemic Immune Inflammation Index and Plasma Atherogenic Index Predict Poor Prognosis in Patients Undergoing Mitral Balloon Valvuloplasty? by Nergiz Aydın, Sefa Tatar, Ahmet Taha Şahin, Yakup Alsancak

“…A 5-year follow-up was conducted in patients with mitral stenosis who underwent PMBV, assessing all-cause mortality, major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), surgical need for the mitral valve, and requirement for repeat PMBV. …”
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New strategies in management of severe alcoholic hepatitis by P. Ye. Tkachenko, I. I. Komkova, M. V. Mayevskaya, V. T. Ivashkin

“…In this group the trend to increase survival was marked in comparison to the group receiving prednisolone monotherapy (100 and 90%). The rate of adverse events did not differ (р=0,50) significantly between two groups. …”
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Lake pulses driven by glacier melting and climate variability by Songtao Ai, Shoukat Ali Shah, Yi Cai, Jiajun Ling, Xinde Chu, Shijin Wang, Yuande Yang, Runchuan Ouyang, Jiachun An, Wolfgang Rack

“…The mean interval between consecutive glacier melt peaks is approximately 2.87 h, with a strong positive linear trend R2 = 0.99, indicating frequent melt events. Conversely, water level peaks occur approximately every 6.5 h, with a strong positive trend R2 = 0.99, indicating a slower recurrence rate. …”
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Association between controlling nutritional status score and the prognosis of patients with acute myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Lei Peng, Jian Tang, Ningjun Zhang, Zhongnan Zhang, Deqi Wang, Youfu He

“…Primary outcomes consisted of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and mortality, while secondary outcomes encompassed stroke, cardiac death, myocardial reinfarction, revascularization, ventricular arrhythmias, and atrioventricular block. …”
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The Prognostic Value of CRP/Alb Ratio in Predicting Overall Survival for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treated with Transcatheter Intra-Arterial Therapy Combined with Molecular-Targeted... by Huang X, Peng G, Kong Y, Cao X, Zhou X

“…The CRP/Alb ratio demonstrated significantly higher AUCs than PLR and SII at 24 months (all p < 0.05) and showed comparable AUCs to CRAFITY score and mGPS at 12, 24, and 36 months.Conclusion: The CRP/Alb ratio is a valuable prognostic marker for predicting OS and treatment-related adverse events in HCC patients receiving transcatheter intra-arterial therapy combined with MTAs and PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors. …”
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Risk factor for intestinal carriage of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii and the impact on subsequent infection among patients in an intensive care unit: an observationa... by Li Wei, Lin Cai, Shan Gao, Fu Qiao, Wenzhi Huang, Shichao Zhu, Yan Kang, Chuanmin Tao, Zhiyong Zong

“…A retrospective cohort study was performed to address whether intestinal CRAB carriage could lead to an increased likelihood of subsequent CRAB infection using subdistribution hazard model regarding death in the ICU as a competing risk event.Results CRAB intestinal carriage was detected in 6.87% (66/961; 95% CI 5.27% to 8.47%) of patients on ICU admission, whereas 11.97% (115/961; 95% CI 9.91% to 14.02%) of patients acquired CRAB intestinal carriage during the ICU stay. …”
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Metrics for Evaluating Telemedicine in Randomized Controlled Trials: Scoping Review by Yuka Sugawara, Yosuke Hirakawa, Masao Iwagami, Ryota Inokuchi, Rie Wakimizu, Masaomi Nangaku

“…The commonly used metrics that can be used across medical specialties were divided into the following 3 categories: (1) patient-centeredness (67/79, 85%), including patient satisfaction, workload, and quality of life; (2) patient outcomes (57/79, 72%), including general clinical parameters such as death, admission, and adverse events; and (3) cost-effectiveness (40/79, 51%), including cost assessment and quality-adjusted life year. …”
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A murine model of Trypanosoma brucei-induced myocarditis and cardiac dysfunction by Nathan P. Crilly, Marcelle Dina Zita, Alexander K. Beaver, Polina Sysa-Shah, Aashik Bhalodia, Kathy Gabrielson, Luigi Adamo, Monica R. Mugnier

“…On flow cytometry, myocarditis was associated with an increase of most myocardial immune cell populations, including multiple T cell and macrophage subsets, corroborating the notion that T. brucei-associated cardiac damage is an immune-mediated event. This novel mouse model represents a powerful and practical tool to investigate the pathogenesis of T. brucei-mediated heart damage and supports the development of therapeutic options for T. brucei-associated cardiac disease. …”
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Risk Index Model of Property and Cargo Insurance Claims Based on Precipitation in Hunan by Peng Weiying, Li Yueyong, Tan Shiqi, Li Hao, Guan Jianwen, Liao Chunhua, Zhou Wei, Xie Ruiheng

“…Such proactive measures are customized for different types of property and cargo insurance, thereby boosting the region's ability to reduce potential property and casualty insurance risks linked to precipitation events. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the significance of integrating meteorological insights with insurance analytics to enhance risk management strategies. …”
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The proof is in the pudding: patient engagement in studying cannabidiol in mild cognitive impairment by Antonia Keck, Julia-Sophia Scheuermann, Petra Scheerbaum, Elmar Graessel, Kirsten R. Müller-Vahl

“…Methods We asked 209 individuals with MCI to complete an online survey assessing (i) willingness to participate in a trial using CBD; (ii) importance of improvements in various domains; (iii) acceptance of adverse events (AEs); (iv) reasons for AE-related dropout; (v) willingness to undergo blood sampling and lumbar puncture to assess AD pathology; and (vi) willingness to participate in a trial with a 50% chance of receiving a placebo. …”
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Evolocumab safety and efficacy in hypercholesteremia patients with or without diabetes: a retrospective real-world analysis by Sultan Ibrahim Alraddadi, Hind Almodaimegh, Abdullah Kharbosh, Hadeel Alharbi, Ahmed Ibrahim Fathelrahman, Mona Yaser Alsheikh, Lama Alfehaid

“…Abstract Background Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors effectively reduce LDL cholesterol and adverse cardiovascular events with a safety profile comparable to a placebo. …”
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Sistem Pendeteksi Banjir dan Badai Angin serta Monitoring Cuaca Berbasis Internet of Things by Ida Bagus Made Lingga Pradirta, I Nyoman Piarsa, I Putu Arya Dharmaadi

“…This research creates a prototype tool using the concept of the Internet of Things that can provide early warning and monitoring of water levels in the event of flooding, wind speed, temperature, humidity, light intensity, and rain in a specific and real time place displayed on an Android mobile application for users and web applications for admins. …”
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Economic and relationship-strengthening intervention to reduce alcohol use in couples living with HIV in Malawi: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of Mlambe by Torsten B Neilands, Lynae A Darbes, James Mkandawire, Derek S Brown, Fred M Ssewamala, Judith A Hahn, Amy A Conroy, Nancy Mulauzi, Scott Tebbetts

“…Programmatic costs will be ascertained throughout the study and incremental cost-effectiveness ratios will be computed for each arm.Ethics and dissemination The RCT has been approved by the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) (Human Research Protection Program; Protocol Number 23-40642), and the study has been approved by the National Health Sciences Research Committee (NHSRC; Protocol Number 24/05/4431) in Malawi. Adverse events and remedial actions will be reported to authorities both in Malawi and at UCSF. …”
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Reinforcement Learning-Based Generative Security Framework for Host Intrusion Detection by Yongsik Kim, Su-Youn Hong, Sungjin Park, Huy Kang Kim

“…HIDS can quickly identify potential security threats by closely monitoring and analyzing system logs, configurations, file integrity, and events specific to a host machine. It helps maintain the security and integrity of individual systems by detecting unauthorized activities or policy violations. …”
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The Closer, The Harder? Investigating the use of peripheral vision in 3vs3 counter-attack VR situations in football by Božo Vukojević, Svitlana Pinchuk, Christian Vater

“…It seems that they anchor their gaze on the player's possession of the ball to monitor peripheral events (e.g., movements of other players). In this experimental study, we challenged the use of peripheral vision by varying the distance between the direct opponent and the participant in a virtual-reality counterattack situation. …”
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