Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death in Beta-Thalassemia Major Patients: Noninvasive Diagnostic Tools and Early Markers by Vincenzo Russo, Enrico Melillo, Andrea A. Papa, Anna Rago, Celeste Chamberland, Gerardo Nigro

“…Beta-thalassemias are a group of inherited, autosomal recessive diseases, characterized by reduced or absent synthesis of beta-globin chains of the hemoglobin tetramer, resulting in variable phenotypes, ranging from clinically asymptomatic individuals to severe anemia. Three main forms have been described: heterozygotes, homozygotes β+, and homozygotes β°. …”
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Hematoporphyrin derivative-photodynamic therapy (HpD-PDT) for extensive vulvar and vaginal Bowen's disease: A case report by Xiaoqing Xiang, Yanliang Li, Can Shi, Runqun Liu, Guozhang Ma, Yunyun Cao, Lianheng Xia, Jie Gao

“…Bowen's disease (BD) is an intraepithelial squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) that commonly affects older individuals, with the vulva being a prevalent site in women. …”
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Successful Traceability of Wildlife Samples Contributes to Wildlife Conservation: A Case Study of Tracing the Snub-Nosed Monkey (<i>Rhinopithecus</i> spp.) by Xibo Wang, Ying Shen, Yang Teng, Ruifeng Wu, Shuhao Liu, Jilai Zhao, Can Hu, Ming Li, Huijuan Pan, Jiwei Qi

“…Our pipeline efficiently identifies loci and traces the geographic origin of snub-nosed monkey individuals, providing a valuable tool for species preservation and combating the wildlife trade. …”
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Change in Growth Differentiation Factor 15, but Not C-Reactive Protein, Independently Predicts Major Cardiac Events in Patients with Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome by Alberto Dominguez-Rodriguez, Pedro Abreu-Gonzalez, Idaira F. Hernandez-Baldomero, Pablo Avanzas, Francisco Bosa-Ojeda

“…The concentrations of inflammatory biomarkers, however, are influenced, among others, by physiological variations, which are the natural, within-individual variation occurring over time. The aims of our study are: (a) to describe the changes in hsCRP and GDF-15 levels over a period of time and after an episode of non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) and (b) to examine whether the rate of change in hsCRP and GDF-15 after the acute event is associated with long-term major cardiovascular adverse events (MACE). …”
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Efficient Hardware Implementation of a Multi-Layer Gradient-Free Online-Trainable Spiking Neural Network on FPGA by Ali Mehrabi, Yeshwanth Bethi, Andre van Schaik, Andrew Wabnitz, Saeed Afshar

“…The implementation consists of a multi-layer Spiking Neural Network (SNN) and individual training modules for each layer that enable online self-learning without using back-propagation. …”
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Circulating Oxidized Low-Density Lipoproteins and Antibodies against Oxidized Low-Density Lipoproteins as Potential Biomarkers of Colorectal Cancer by Dorota Diakowska, Krzysztof Grabowski, Mirosław Nienartowicz, Paweł Zarębski, Kamila Fudalej, Krystyna Markocka-Mączka

“…Although significant relation between o-LAB level and CRC is observed, it may be rather the result of individual differences in the host immune responses against cancer.…”
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DNA Nanotweezers with Hydrolytic Activity for Enzyme-Free and Sensitive Detection of Fusion Gene via Logic Operation by Yongjie Xu, Xiangrong Luo, Nana Geng, Mingsong Wu, Zhishun Lu

“…So, sensing fusion gene with high performance is an important task for integrating individual disease information. Here, we proposed a nonenzymatic and high-throughput fluorescent assay system for the detection of fusion gene by employing DNA nanotweezers with hydrolytic activity. …”
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Parathyroid carcinoma and pheochromocytoma in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1: a rare association by Jardelina Brena Rocha Leite, Nicole Ramalho De Freitas, Rafaella Nelice de Holanda Cardoso, Erik Trovão Diniz, Gabriel Rodrigues de Assis Ferreira, Fernão Henrique Costa e Alvim, Camila Ribeiro Coutinho Madruga, Ana Carolina Thé Garrido, Luciano Albuquerque, Patricia Sampaio Gadelha, Ruy Lyra, Lucio Vilar

“…Further investigation into the underlying mechanisms linking these conditions is warranted to elucidate their pathophysiological interplay and inform optimal therapeutic strategies for affected individuals. This case underscores the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in the management of complex NF1-associated manifestations, with an emphasis on early detection and tailored intervention to optimize patient outcomes.…”
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Experiences of participating in a group-based sensory modulation intervention for mental health service users by Klara Forsberg, Daniel Sutton, Sigrid Stjernswärd, Ulrika Bejerholm, Elisabeth Argentzell

“…Research conducted in inpatient units has shown positive effects of individual sensory modulation interventions, however, research on experiences of group-based interventions in outpatient units is limited. …”
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Correlation between Oxidative Stress and Thyroid Function in Patients with Nephrotic Syndrome by Sangita U. Sawant, Subhash Chandran, Alan F. Almeida, M. G. R. Rajan

“…Methods. 60 patients with nephrotic syndrome and 20 healthy non-proteinuric individuals as control subjects were enrolled in the study. …”
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Dengue Virus Infection Causes the Activation of Distinct NF-κB Pathways for Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase and TNF-α Expression in RAW264.7 Cells by Yi-Lin Cheng, Yee-Shin Lin, Chia-Ling Chen, Shu-Wen Wan, Yi-Dan Ou, Chia-Yi Yu, Tsung-Ting Tsai, Po-Chun Tseng, Chiou-Feng Lin

“…These results show the distinct pathways for NF-κB activation caused by DENV infection individually for the regulation of iNOS/NO and TNF-α expression.…”
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Effects of Subchronic Exposure to Cadmium and Diazinon on Testis and Epididymis in Rats by Maria Adamkovicova, Robert Toman, Michal Cabaj, Peter Massanyi, Monika Martiniakova, Radoslav Omelka, Vladimira Krajcovicova, Hana Duranova

“…Testicular damage following cadmium and diazinon coexposure was significantly less expressive than in groups with individual administration of these compounds. Cadmium caused a significant thickening of seminiferous epithelium, cellular degeneration, and necrosis. …”
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Applying Concepts of Curriculum Design and Cultural Adaptation: Collaborating on a Dual-Degree Occupational Therapy Program in Mainland China by Julie McLaughlin Gray, Ling Yu (Elena) Meng, Adley Chan, Cameron Chang, Yijun Liu, Liguo Qian, Hui Wang, Ninghua Wang, Yanyan Yang, Mouwang Zhou, Grace T. Baranek

“…The detailed overview of this international collaboration offers suggestions for individuals and institutions seeking to develop global partnerships and adapt curricula across cultural contexts.…”
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Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma from Transplanted Kidney with Complete Response to an Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor by Ryan S. Chiang, Ashton A. Connor, Brant A. Inman, Wen-Chi Foo, David N. Howell, John F. Madden, Matthew J. Ellis, Aparna S. Rege, Michael R. Harrison

“…Approaches to treatment have largely been individualized based on clinical circumstances given the lack of evidence-based guidelines, with therapeutic options ranging from discontinuation of immunosuppression and transplantectomy to the addition of chemotherapy or radiotherapy. …”
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The optic radiations and reading development: A longitudinal study of children born term and preterm by Lisa Bruckert, Garikoitz Lerma-Usabiaga, Lauren R. Borchers, Virginia A. Marchman, Katherine E. Travis, Heidi M. Feldman

“…A similar pattern was observed in the left ILF but not in the SLF or AF. Conclusion: Individual differences in reading development were associated with FA change of the OR and left ILF in FT and PT children. …”
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Distribution, Size, and Shape of Abdominal Aortic Calcified Deposits and Their Relationship to Mortality in Postmenopausal Women by Melanie Ganz, Marleen de Bruijne, Erik B. Dam, Paola Pettersen, Morten A. Karsdal, Claus Christiansen, Mads Nielsen

“…The coefficient of variation was below 25% for all markers. The strongest individual predictors were the number of calcifications (HR=2.4) and the simulated area percentage (HR=2.96) of a calcified plaque, and, unlike AC24 (HR=1.66), they allowed mortality prediction also after adjusting for traditional risk factors. …”
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On a data-driven mathematical model for prostate cancer bone metastasis by Zholaman Bektemessov, Laurence Cherfils, Cyrille Allery, Julien Berger, Elisa Serafini, Eleonora Dondossola, Stefano Casarin

“…Prostate cancer bone metastasis poses significant health challenges, affecting countless individuals. While treatment with the radioactive isotope radium-223 ($ ^{223} $Ra) has shown promising results, there remains room for therapy optimization. …”
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The Importance of Money in Shaping Employee Intention to Stay In Small Businesses: The Moderating Roles of Growth Mindset and Caring Climate by Martinus Parnawa Putranta, Russel P.J. Kingshott, Debora Wintriarsi Handoko, Theresia Agung Maryudi Harsiwi

“…These findings highlight the importance of tailoring retention strategies to individual and contextual factors, combining financial incentives with non-monetary approaches. …”
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Decoding the brain-machine interaction for upper limb assistive technologies: advances and challenges by Sutirtha Ghosh, Rohit Kumar Yadav, Sunaina Soni, Shivangi Giri, Shivangi Giri, Suriya Prakash Muthukrishnan, Lalan Kumar, Lalan Kumar, Shubhendu Bhasin, Sitikantha Roy

“…Further, the variability in predictive EEG patterns across individuals necessitates personalized tuning to improve BMI efficiency. …”
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Pulmonary Embolism and Intracardiac Type A Thrombus with an Unexpected Outcome by João Português, Lucy Calvo, Margarida Oliveira, Vítor Hugo Pereira, Joana Guardado, Mário Rui Lourenço, Olga Azevedo, Francisco Ferreira, Filipa Canário-Almeida, António Lourenço

“…Most authors recommend treatment of PE with RHT with thrombolysis or embolectomy followed by anticoagulation, although evidence is scarce. Individual risk of hemorrhage and operatory-related mortality should be taken into account when defining the treatment strategy especially when benefit is not firmly established.…”
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