Biological characterization and in vitro fungicide screening of a new pathogen of basal stem rot of Schisandra chinensis in Jilin Province, China by Taiping Tian, Mengqi Wang, Jingmeng Zhu, Yining Sun, Mingjie Ma, Guoliang Liu, Jinshuo Wang, Bing Zhao, Yiping Yan, Yue Wang, Yue Wang, Yanli Wang, Yanli Wang, Changyu Li, Changyu Li, Dongyin Wang, Fang Yang, Wenpeng Lu, Wenpeng Lu, Peilei Xu, Peilei Xu

“…In 2024, a novel basal stem rot disease was observed in Latai Village, Liudaogou Town, Linjiang City, Jilin Province, posing a potential threat to local production.MethodsField symptoms were characterized by stem-base necrosis, vascular browning, wilting, and plant death, often accompanied by soft rot under high humidity. …”
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A Snow Depth Downscaling Algorithm Based on Deep Learning Fusion of Enhanced Passive Microwave and Cloud-Free Optical Remote Sensing Data in China by Zisheng Zhao, Xiaohua Hao, Donghang Shao, Wenzheng Ji, Tianwen Feng, Qin Zhao, Wenxin He, Liyun Dai, Zhaojun Zheng, Yan Liu

“…When compared with downscaling algorithms utilizing the raw TB data and the traditional random forest model, the CETB data and FT-Transformer model optimize the RMSE by 10.08% and 4.84%, respectively, which demonstrates the superiority of FTSD regarding data sources and regression methods. …”
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Bubaline tissues-based extracellular matrix scaffolds for tissue regeneration: current use and future prospectives by Naveen Kumar, Vineet Kumar, Anil Kumar Gangwar, Sonal Saxena, Pawan Diwan Singh Raghuvansi, Dayamon D. Mathew, Sameer Shrivastava, Ashwathy Gopinathan

“…We succeeded in preservation of the complex composition and three-dimensional ultrastructure of the ECM. No methods of decellularization resulted in disruption of the architecture and loss of surface structure and composition. …”
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Association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and mortality in US adults: results from the NHANES 2011–2018 by Mengmeng Yang, Junwei Zhang, Zhenyu Feng, Meiling Wang, Quanguan Feng, Runping Zhang, Chuanling Wu, Tian Wu, Genggeng Zhang, Yuanzhi Niu, Qiuju Dong, Qinghua Han, Tao Lin

“…However, its association with CVD mortality and all-cause mortality remains uncertain.Methods and resultsAnalyzing HDL-C and non-HDL-C used to calculate NHHR were sourced from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2011–2018). …”
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Hydrolyzable tannins in local Thai plants: Potential applications as poultry feed supplements: A systematic review by Tanakamol Mahawan, Pornchai Pornpanom, Surya Nur Rahmatullah, Tuempong Wongtawan, Thotsapol Thomrongsuwannakij

“…Materials and Methods: A systematic literature search (2020–2024) was conducted using PubMed, ScienceDirect, and the Thai citation index. …”
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In vivo keratotomy by mid-infrared femtosecond laser resonant with amide vibrational mode by Jinmiao Guo, Pengfan Chen, Maoxing Xiang, Kan Tian, Zhongjun Wan, Linzhen He, Wenkai Li, Xu Peng, Yujie Peng, Xiangyi Wen, Longqian Liu, Qi Jie Wang, Yuxin Leng, Houkun Liang

“…Methods The mid-infrared (MIR) femtosecond lasers at a central wavelength of 6.1 μm resonating with amide modes has an output power of 100 mW and a pulse width of ~200 fs. …”
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Probiotics in Sports: Modulating the Microbiome for Performance and Health by Katarzyna Moliszewska, Paweł Kukiełka, Joanna Kośka, Gabriela Łocik, Julia Mazurek, Julia Załęcka, Alicja Nowik, Kacper Dywan, Martyna Musiorska, Michał Błaszkiewicz

“…AimThis review synthesizes current evidence on factors influencing gut microbiota composition across the lifespan, the systemic impacts of dysbiosis, and the roles of diet, physical activity, and probiotics—particularly in athletic populations—in fostering a health-promoting microbiome. Material and MethodsA narrative review was conducted using peer-reviewed studies, meta-analyses, and clinical trials sourced from PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. …”
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Evidence-based medicine: 5 steps to navigate uncertainty by Rafael Martín-Masot, Carlos Ochoa Sangrador, Jaime Javier Cuervo Valdés, Carolina Blanco Rodríguez, Paz González Rodríguez, Javier González de Dios, M. Salomé Albi Rodríguez, Pilar Aizpurua Galdeano, María Aparicio Rodrigo, Nieves Balado Insunza, Albert Balaguer Santamaría, Fernando Carvajal Encina, Eduardo Cuestas Montañes, M. Jesús Esparza Olcina, Sergio Flores Villar, Garazi Frailea Astorga, M. Victoria Martínez Rubio, Manuel Molina Arias, Eduardo Ortega Páez, Begoña Pérez-Moneo Agapito, M. José Rivero Martín, Álvaro Gimeno Díaz de Atauri, Laura Cabrera Morente, Elena Pérez González, Juan Ruiz-Canela Cáceres

“…Evidence-based medicine provides a structured and practical approach for addressing the challenges of modern medicine, which is characterized by an overload of information and the need for well-founded clinical decision-making. This method consists of five steps: formulating clear structured clinical questions, conducting efficient literature searches, critically appraising the evidence, evaluating its applicability and, finally, integrating the resulting knowledge into clinical practice. …”
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Is Childhood IgA Nephropathy Different From Adult IgA Nephropathy? A Narrative Review by Areefa Alladin-Karan, Susan M. Samuel, Andrew W. Wade, Pietro Ravani, Silviu Grisaru, Ngan N. Lam, Kathryn A. Birnie, Robert R. Quinn

“…Two RCTs and 35 observational studies included a total of 45 085 participants (9223 children and 35 862 adults). Method: Data were extracted for primary IgAN and not for IgA vasculitis–associated nephritis. …”
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Anchoring of 2D layered materials of Ge5Si5O20 for (Li/Na/K)-(Rb/Cs) batteries towards Eco-friendly energy storage by Fatemeh Mollaamin

“…In this research, hydrogen energy sources on functionalized 2D materials by metals have been shown as promising alternatives for clean energy systems. …”
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Scope of practice of primary care nurses: a protocol for an umbrella review of international literature by Kris Aubrey-Bassler, Marie-Ève Poitras, Shabnam Asghari, Michelle Swab, Lindsay Hedden, Maria Mathews, Ruth Martin-Misener, Elizabeth J Halcomb, Julia Lukewich, Leslie Meredith, Dana Ryan, Suzanne Braithwaite, Danielle Macdonald, Kathleen Leslie, Anaelle Morin, Monica McGraw, Patrick Chiu, Émilie Dufour, Sophia Myles, Annie Rioux-Dubois, Deanne Curnew, Jen Calver, Jill Bruneau

“…We will conduct an umbrella review to synthesise and compare international knowledge syntheses focused on scope of practice enactment (ie., roles and activities) of PCNs in primary care.Methods and analysis We will conduct the umbrella review according to the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocol (PRISMA-P) guidelines, and using the Nursing Care Organization Framework as guidance. …”
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Gonorrhoea among China’s aging population: a 20-year nationwide analysis of epidemiological trends with 5-year projections by Rui-Rui Peng, Zuo-Xi Chen, Juan Wu, Mei Shi, Xin Zheng, Chun-Jie Liao, Lin Zhu, Xiang-Dong Gong, Fu-Quan Long

“…Existing research on older adults in China has largely concentrated on HIV and syphilis, leaving critical gaps in knowledge regarding gonorrhoea.ObjectivesWe aimed to analyze trends in gonorrhoea incidence among Chinese older adults aged 60 years and above from 2004 to 2023, and to forecast infection trajectories over the next 5 years.MethodsData were sourced from the National Center for STD Control and the National Bureau of Statistics Yearbooks, standardized and stratified by gender and age groups. …”
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Anemia and blood transfusions in myelofibrosis: economic and organizational impact on Italian patients, caregivers and hospitals by Francesca Palandri, Alessandro Inzoli, Antonella Barone, Daniela Dordoni, Elisa Formenti, Giorgio Corradini D’Elia, Victoria Lucia Rabsiun Aramburu, Giuseppe Alberto Palumbo, Massimo Breccia

“…The BEAT project aimed to quantify the economic and organizational burden of anemia and transfusions in MF patients in Italy from the patient and hospital perspectives.MethodsData were collected from two primary sources: (i) semi-structured interviews with 13 hematologists and 1 transfusionist from 13 Italian MF reference centers; (ii) an online questionnaire completed by 191 patients distributed by AIPAMM (Italian Association of Patients with Myeloproliferative Diseases). …”
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Novel Therapies to Reduce Rehospitalization Risk in Worsening Heart Failure by Ivna G.C.V. Lima, MD, Jairo T. Nunes, MD, Lucas C. Godoy, MD PhD, Michael McDonald, MD, Edimar A. Bocchi, MD, PhD

“…Objectives: This study evaluated the effectiveness of initiating novel therapies during hospitalization or vulnerable phase for WHF patients to reduce rehospitalization risks and determine the optimal treatment sequence. Methods: A systematic review and network meta-analysis were performed in accordance with Cochrane Collaboration and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. …”
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Acute toxicity of zinc carbonate nanocrystals on white mice model by V. I. Koshevoy, S. V. Naumenko, O. L. Orobchenko, I. I. Bespalova

“…However, a detailed investigation of their toxicological parameters showed the risks of their introduction into the body, as a result of which a large number of zinc oxide NPs were synthesized by the methods of “green chemistry”, the main drawback of which is a complex methodology and a high level of costs. …”
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Modern approach to antibacterial therapy in the practice of a surgeon by A. M. Morozov, A. N. Sergeev, E. M. Askerov, S. V. Zhukov, N. S. Novikova, M. A. Belyak, E. A. Sobol

“…New antibacterial drugs: odilorhabdins, tridecapeptins and malacidins, arilomycins and others will help to overcome the existing difficulties.The purpose of this study is to analyze the domestic and foreign literature for the period 2017–2021 in order to study the current approach to antibacterial therapy in surgical practice.Material and methods. In the course of this study, publications were selected according to the topic for the period from 2017 to 2021. …”
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Design, spectroscopic analysis, DFT calculations, adsorption evaluation, molecular docking, comprehensive in silico and in vitro bioactivity studies of thiocarbohydrazide grafted d... by Magda A. Akl, Aya G. Mostafa, Abdelrahman S. El-Zeny, El-Sayed R. H. El-Gharkawy

“…Subsequent characterization of DAC@TCH was carried out utilizing various analytical methods such as elemental analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA and DTA). …”
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Edge-Deployed Band-Split Rotary Position Encoding Transformer for Ultra-Low-Signal-to-Noise-Ratio Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Speech Enhancement by Feifan Liu, Muying Li, Luming Guo, Hao Guo, Jie Cao, Wei Zhao, Jun Wang

“…While existing deep learning methods face limitations in dynamic UAV noise suppression under such constraints, including insufficient harmonic modeling and high computational complexity, the proposed Edge-BS-RoFormer distinctively synergizes a band-split strategy for fine-grained spectral processing, a dual-dimension Rotary Position Encoding (<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mi>RoPE</mi></semantics></math></inline-formula>) mechanism for superior joint time–frequency modeling, and <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mi>FlashAttention</mi></semantics></math></inline-formula> to optimize computational efficiency, pivotal for its lightweight nature and robust ultra-low-SNR performance. …”
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The Effect of Hydrogen Peroxide on Biogas and Methane Produced from Batch Mesophilic Anaerobic Digestion of Spent Coffee Grounds by Siham Sayoud, Kerroum Derbal, Antonio Panico, Ludovico Pontoni, Massimiliano Fabbricino, Francesco Pirozzi, Abderrezzaq Benalia

“…This paper aims to explore both experimental and modeling anaerobic digestion (AD) processes as innovative methods for managing the substantial quantities of spent coffee grounds (SCG) generated in Algeria, transforming them into valuable renewable energy sources (biogas/methane). …”
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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy as a treatment option for shoulder impingement syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ahmad Aldardour, Ahmad R. Al-Qudimat, Mohammad Etoom, Shefa’a Alnammaneh, Wesam al Debes, Loiy Khasaweneh, Alaa Abd-Alrazaq, Sunitha Mysore, Muhammed Al-Jarrah

“…This review aimed to elucidate the efficacy of ESWT in SIS by analyzing data from randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Material and methods A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted. …”
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