Lymph Node Adiposity and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease by Jessica M. Rubino, Natalie Yanzi Ring, Krishna Patel, Xiaoqing Xia, Todd A. MacKenzie, Roberta M. diFlorio-Alexander

“…There is a need for biomarkers that identify patients at risk for MASLD and patients at risk for disease progression to optimize patient management and outcomes. Lymph node adiposity (LNA) is a novel marker of adiposity identified within axillary lymph nodes on screening mammography. …”
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Tracheostomy in temporomandibular joint ankylosis – A review of the literature and case report by Marshall F. Newman, Elizabeth Floodeen, Zachary Gardner

“…Medical management of patients with refractory seizure activity can be difficult to optimize, and treatment regimens may require alterations during the perioperative period for patients undergoing TMJ total joint replacement. …”
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Comparative efficacy and safety of first-line neoadjuvant therapy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer based on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy: a systematic review and n... by Linfeng Wang, Guangda Zheng, Yue Hu, Ayidana Maolan, Yue Luo, Yue Li, Rui Liu

“…Abstract Introduction Although there are a number of neoadjuvant immunotherapy combinations that can be applied to the treatment of perioperative non-small cell lung cancer patients, the optimal treatment combination strategy has not yet been determined. …”
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The predictive value of optic nerve sheath diameter measurement via ultrasound for intracerebral hemorrhage complicated by cerebral-cardiac syndrome by Wei-Ze Fan, Jun-Rong Jiang, Hui-Ling Zang, Hui Cheng, Xiao-Hui Shen, Wen-Juan Yang, Hui Wang, Li-Xing Jing

“…ROC curve analysis for ONSD in predicting ICH with CCS revealed an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.80, with an optimal cutoff value of 5.88 cm, yielding a sensitivity of 83% and a specificity of 79%. …”
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Sodium cation exchanged zeolites for direct air capture of CO2 by Do Yeong Kim, Wo Bin Bae, Haehyun Min, Kyeong-Hun Ryu, Sungjoon Kweon, Linh Mai Tran, Young Jin Kim, Min Bum Park, Sung Bong Kang

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The values of Hellenic culture as the foundation of Nietzsche's philosophy by Stanković-Pejnović Vesna, Veseli Damir

“…The key to the meaning of the will to power is Nietzsche's notion of self-overcoming after achieving maturity and power. The optimal will to power is realized in the ideal Übermensch based on ancient hero.…”
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The Effects of Concentrate Supplement Levels on Feed Utilization and Red Meat Production of Blackhead Somali Sheep Fed Natural Pasture Grass Hay as a Basal Diet by Shashie Ayele Yimenu, Mengistu Urge Letta

“…Conclusion Therefore, it can be concluded that 1% BW supplementation is enough for BHS to produce lean meat containing the optimal fat content in stall feeding condition.…”
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Effectiveness of Different Organic Solvent Additions to Water Samples for Reducing the Adsorption Effects of Organic Pesticides Using Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography–T... by Yucan Liu, Xinyi Xu, Ying Wang, Yan Zhang, Jianbo Lu, Chengbin Liu, Jinming Duan, Hongwei Sun

“…Significant differences were observed in the ability of five organic solvents (MeOH, dimethyl sulfoxide, isopropanol, acetonitrile, and acetone) to reduce AEs, with MeOH being the most effective. Optimal solvent ratios were determined to minimize AEs in aqueous solutions. …”
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Efficiency of topical application of regenerants and reparents containing group B vitamins in patients with post-burn symblepharon by M.B. Gushсhina, D.S. Afanasyeva

“…Severe decrease of tear production causes significant discomfort for such patients and enforce keratopathy even in good cosmetic result after surgery. To provide the most optimal results on the all steps of the rehabilitation for the patients with ocular burns, it is worth to add cornea reparants and artificial tears containing group B vitamins. …”
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Exploring Machine Learning Classification of Movement Phases in Hemiparetic Stroke Patients: A Controlled EEG-tDCS Study by Rishishankar E. Suresh, M S Zobaer, Matthew J. Triano, Brian F. Saway, Parneet Grewal, Nathan C. Rowland

“…Certain movement phases are more responsive to NIBS, so a system that auto-detects these phases would optimize stimulation timing. This study assessed the effectiveness of various machine learning models in identifying movement phases in hemiparetic individuals undergoing simultaneous NIBS and EEG recordings. …”
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Differential GTP-dependent in-vitro polymerization of recombinant Physcomitrella FtsZ proteins by Stella W. L. Milferstaedt, Marie Joest, Lennard L. Bohlender, Sebastian N. W. Hoernstein, Buğra Özdemir, Eva L. Decker, Chris van der Does, Ralf Reski

“…Furthermore, we have optimized the purification protocols for FtsZ1-2 and FtsZ2-1 expressed in E. coli and characterized their GTPase activity and polymerization in vitro. …”
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Dietary Fiber-Rich <i>Spartina anglica</i> Improves Intestinal Health and Antioxidant Capacity of Zhedong White Geese by Xiao Zhou, Li Wang, Jiuli Dai, Huiyan Jia, Kai Shi, Jian Zhao, Shufang Chen

“…In conclusion, SA at an optimal supplementation level of 6% may be effectively utilized in Zhedong white geese diets to improve growth performance, gut health, and antioxidant capacity.…”
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How to teach the anatomy of the inguinal canal? A multimodal approach by Shina Yeo Qing Chun, Nathaniel Dexter Salim, Lai YuFu Jarrell, Joshua Koh Zhi Yuan, Eng-Tat Ang, Davide Lomanto

“…Current teaching via didactic lectures may not suffice for optimal learning, and visualization of the complicated 3D-structure of the inguinal canal. …”
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Molecular mechanisms induced by phase modifiers used in hydrometallurgy: consequences on transfer efficiency and process safety by El Maangar, Asmae, Prévost, Sylvain, Dourdain, Sandrine, Zemb, Thomas

“…Liquid–liquid (L/L) extraction is a promising method for recovering rare-earth elements from electrical and electronic waste. However, an optimized process on an industrial scale has not yet been established. …”
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Effect of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid on the Quality and Volatile Metabolites of Korla Fragrant Pear Fruit by SUN Tianyu, WEN Bo, WANG Chunfeng, TIAN Jia, HAO Zhichao, LIN Yan, WEN Yue, ZHANG Feng

“…Meanwhile, comprehensive quality evaluation of pear fruit under 5-ALA treatment was carried out using principal component analysis (PCA), and the optimal 5-ALA concentration for improving the fruit quality was determined. …”
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The Prognostic Value of Peripheral Blood Inflammatory Markers in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treated with Lenvatinib Combined with PD-1 Inhibitors by Xin Y, Liu N, Peng G, Huang X, Cao X, Zhou X

“…Yujing Xin,1 Ning Liu,2 Gang Peng,3 Xiaoyu Huang,3 Xiaojing Cao,3 Xiang Zhou3 1Department of Oncology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Software, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250101, People’s Republic of China; 3National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Xiang Zhou, Email zhou.xiang@yeah.netPurpose: To investigate the prognostic value of inflammatory indexes based on peripheral blood cells in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients treated with Lenvatinib combined with PD-1 inhibitors.Methods: This study retrospectively collected baseline inflammatory indexes from HCC patients received Lenvatinib and PD-1 inhibitor-based combination therapy at the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences between October 2018 and October 2021. The optimal threshold values for inflammatory indexes determined using X-tile. …”
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The role of light and vision in farmed ungulates and implications for their welfare by Julia Stuhlträger, Eberhard von Borell, Jan Langbein, Christian Nawroth, Maria Vilain Rørvang, Camille M. C. Raoult, Camille M. C. Raoult

“…In the past, animal environments have been designed primarily to optimize production output and adjusted to human needs. …”
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Effects of Different Rates of Poultry Manure and Split Applications of Urea Fertilizer on Soil Chemical Properties, Growth, and Yield of Maize by Aruna Olasekan Adekiya, Oluwaseyi Iyabo Ogunboye, Babatunde Sunday Ewulo, Adeniyi Olayanju

“….), it is necessary to investigate the best time to apply UF that will optimize soil chemical properties, growth, and yield of maize. …”
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Lenvatinib versus sorafenib as second-line therapy following progression on atezolizumab–bevacizumab in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma: a multicenter retrospec... by Jaekyung Cheon, Shigeo Shimose, Hyung-Don Kim, Takashi Niizeki, Min-Hee Ryu, Tomotake Shirono, Baek-Yeol Ryoo, Hideki Iwamoto, Changhoon Yoo

“…Abstract Purpose Atezolizumab–bevacizumab (AB) is the established first-line systemic therapy for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC). However, the optimal second-line treatment for patients unresponsive to AB remains undefined. …”
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Construction of a Real-Scene 3D Digital Campus Using a Multi-Source Data Fusion: A Case Study of Lanzhou Jiaotong University by Rui Gao, Guanghui Yan, Yingzhi Wang, Tianfeng Yan, Ruiting Niu, Chunyang Tang

“…Real-scene 3D digital campuses are essential for improving the accuracy and effectiveness of spatial data representation, facilitating informed decision-making for university administrators, optimizing resource management, and enriching user engagement for students and faculty. …”
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