Application of lower limb markers and wristbands for deep vein thrombosis to reduce incidence of pulmonary embolism in patients admitted to the intensive care unit: A cohort study by Zhiqing Yang, Guirong Li, Xiaoying Liu, Zhendi Sun, Liping Yu

“…Abstract Objective To improve communication and patients' safety in the intensive care unit (ICU), we studied the value of applying skin markers and wristbands for ICU patients with evidence of lower‐extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) found on ultrasound screening within 24 h of ICU admission. Methods This was a single‐center study over one year. …”
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The use of biomarkers GP-73 and AFP in the early diagnosis of hepatocarcinoma associated with liver cirrhosis of HCV etiology by A. K. Bayjanov, U. Yu. Ismоilov, A. S. Khikmatullaeva, Kh. P. Nasirova, J. A. Anvarov, Ch. B. Turaeva

“…Purpose: comparative study of the informativeness of tumor markers GP-73 and AFP in the early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma associated with liver cirrhosis of HCV etiology.Materials and methods: In the study, 71 people were divided into 4 groups. …”
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Applying community-based participatory research principles to build trust and equity in health and socio-ecological studies in Greenland by Malory Peterson, Augustine Rosing, Elizabeth Rink, Mark Schure, Julia Haggerty, Gitte Adler Reimer, Christina Vl Larsen

“…Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is a framework to improve social equity by engaging communities as equal partners in research design, conduct, and knowledge creation. …”
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Lateral flow assay as radiological prognosis factor of pulmonary cryptococcosis: a single center retrospective study in China by Jiejun Shi, Jianhua Chen, Qianjiang Ding, Guoqing Qian, Zeqin Zhang, Qifa Song

“…However, its role in predicting therapeutic efficacy for pulmonary cryptococcosis (PC) remains underexplored.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of HIV-negative patients with PC to describe the clinical profile and identify potential predictors of radiological prognosis.ResultsAll the 168 participants received antifungal therapy with a triazole agent. …”
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Cultivar Mixture: Old but Impactful Plant Disease Management Strategy by Gagan Kumar, Md. Mahtab Rashid, Basavaraj Teli, Raina Bajpai, Satyabrata Nanda, Sudheer Kumar Yadav

“… The two most commonly used disease management methods prevalent in agricultural package of practices are: the application of chemicals and the selection of disease-resistant cultivars through the introduction of resistance genes. …”
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The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Gait Rhythm with Motor Imagery -Trial Using the Finger Tap Test- by Keisuke Itotani, Mirai Taki, Shinnosuke Ueno, Hina Nakai, Yuta Miki, Ippei Suganuma, Shun Harada, Noriyuki Ogawa

“…Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship of any error (delta; ∆) between the image of one’s own walking rhythm and the actual walking rhythm and physical activity, as a new motor imagery assessment. Methods: The subjects were classified into two groups: a high activity group (HA-Group) having high physical activity with less than four hours of sitting time per day, and a low activity group (LA-Group) having low physical activity with more than four hours of daily sitting time. …”
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Investigation of the Effect of the Judicial System on Economic Activities in the Ottoman State in Terms of Rationality by Yaşar Alkan

“…In this context, it is argued that there was no arbitrary, favouritist, unprincipled or unlawful trial in Ottoman law, and this argument is based on the rejection of trial methods that cannot be considered equal and fair in cases brought by the people against the ruling class or by the ruling military class against the peasants. …”
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Efficacy and safety of augmented-reality pathway-specific binocular training in patients with unilateral amblyopia (ARPSBT): study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled... by Yulian Zhou, Shuyang Guo, Ling Ling, Yige Gao, Xinyan Duan, Yan Liu, Rui Liu, Hu Liu, Huihang Wang, Jing Lin, Chen Zhao, Peng Zhang, Wen Wen

“…Abstract Background Amblyopia is a common developmental disorder with reduced visual acuity and impairment in binocular functions. …”
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Establishing an objective decision criterion for intraocular lens exchange due to homogeneous calcification: a prospective clinical analysis by Timur M. Yildirim, Grzegorz Łabuz, Nikola Henningsen, Hyeck-Soo Son, Victor A. Augustin, Leoni Britz, Lizaveta Chychko, Ramin Khoramnia, Gerd U. Auffarth

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate subjective and objective outcomes following IOL exchange due to homogeneous IOL calcification to improve evidence-based patient counseling. Methods In this prospective, non-interventional, clinical study, 53 eyes of 42 patients with homogeneous IOL calcification were included. …”
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Development and verification of a convolutional neural network-based model for automatic mandibular canal localization on multicenter CBCT images by Xiao Pan, Chengtao Wang, Xuhui Luo, Qi Dong, Haiyang Sun, Wentao Zhang, Hongyan Qu, Runzhi Deng, Zitong Lin

“…Abstract Objectives Development and verification of a convolutional neural network (CNN)-based deep learning (DL) model for mandibular canal (MC) localization on multicenter cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. Methods In this study, a total 1056 CBCT scans in multiple centers were collected. …”
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Cinnamaldehyde Alleviates Salmonellosis in Chicks by Regulating Gut Health by Lizi Yin, Luxin Li, Xue Lv, Fengsheng Sun, Yuyun Dai, Yingzi Guo, Shihao Peng, Chenyu Ye, Xiaoxia Liang, Changliang He, Gang Shu, Ping Ouyang

“…CA treatment was the most effective method for reducing PD intestinal colonization and maintaining better intestinal homeostasis, possibly by regulating intestinal microbiota and metabolic functions.…”
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Drought adaptation index (DAI) based on BLUP as a selection approach for drought-resilient switchgrass germplasm by Shiva Om Makaju, Shiva Om Makaju, Shiva Om Makaju, Hari Bahadur Chhetri, Chanaka Roshan Abeyratne, Mirko Pavicic, Hari Poudel, Jazib Ali Irfan, Jazib Ali Irfan, Anita Giabardo, Katrien M. Devos, Katrien M. Devos, Katrien M. Devos, Daniel Jacobson, Ali Mekki Missaoui, Ali Mekki Missaoui, Ali Mekki Missaoui

“…This study introduces a Drought Adaptation Index (DAI), derived from Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP), as a method to assess drought resilience in switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.). …”
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Correlation Between Relative Peripheral Refraction and Efficacy of Myopia Control After Wearing Multifocal Soft Contact Lenses in Children by Mengyao Xu, Yuxin Yang, Fengju Zhang, Yushan Xu, Yuyan Huang, Linlu Zhang, Jie Wen

“…Abstract Introduction This study investigated the relationship between relative peripheral refraction (RPR), retinal choroidal vessel, and the growth rate of axial length (AL) in children with myopia wearing multifocal soft contact lenses (MiSight CLs). Methods Forty-four eyes of 44 children with myopia wearing MiSight CLs were included in the study. …”
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Increasing myopic refraction reduces random dot stereopsis in Chinese myopic patients: a cross-sectional study by Xin Xiao, Xiyang Yang, Yan Luo, Lili Li, Enwei Lin, Min Kong, Qi Chen, Jin Zeng, Li Yan, Wuqiang Luo

“…Abstract Objective To investigate the effects of myopic spherical equivalent (SE) on random dot stereopsis and influencing factors in Chinese adults with myopia. Methods A cross-sectional design was employed, and 988 Chinese myopic individuals (520 [52.6%] females) aged 18.0–48.7 years were recruited from the People’s Hospital of Guangxi. …”
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TRANSFORMATION OF CHAN-BUDDHIST MOTIFS IN MONASTERY POETRY OF THE SONG DYNASTY (GENDER ASPECT) by Anna V. Ryzhkova

“…To achieve this goal, several methods were used – hermeneutic, historical and cultural, historical and literary, comparative methods as well as semantic and poetical analysis. …”
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Effect of Platelet-rich Fibrin on Soft-tissue and Hard-tissue Healing following Surgical Extraction of Mandibular Third Molar: A Prospective Interventional Study by Sudip Chakraborty, Chayan Kundu, Samiran Ghosh, Richi Burman, Avishek De Sarkar, Gourab Mandal, Somak Saha

“…Aim: To estimate the effect of PRF on soft-tissue and hard-tissue healing following the surgical extraction of mandibular third molars. Materials and Methods: This prospective interventional study was carried out in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Science and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. …”
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Confirmation of Tuberculous Meningitis Using Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing: A Case Report by Liu C, Cai Y, Yuan K, Lu M, Deng Y, Chen X, Ye L, Cui S, Lyu J, Ling Y

“…Changyu Liu,1,* Yihan Cai,2,* Kaixuan Yuan,1 Mengdi Lu,1 Yangxi Deng,1 Xiaoli Chen,1 Long Ye,1 Shanzhao Cui,1 Jingwen Lyu,1,3 Yong Ling1 1Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Xiaolan People’s Hospital of Zhongshan (The Fifth People’s Hospital of Zhongshan), Zhongshan, Guangdong, 528415, People’s Republic of China; 3State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering and Collaborative Innovation Center for Genetics and Development, School of Life Sciences, Human Phenome Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jingwen Lyu, Email lvjingwen66@163.com Yong Ling, Email lingyong@gdph.org.cnBackground: Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) remains a significant clinical challenge due to limitations in traditional diagnostic methods, such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis and tuberculosis culture, which often have long turnaround times and low sensitivity and specificity. …”
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Diphtheria in Russia in the 21st Century by N. M. Maximova, T. N. Yakimova, S. S. Markina, K. A. Yatskovsky, S. E. Aduguzelov

“…The aggregation of data in the work were used the methods of parametric statistics. Results and discussion. …”
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis Detection in Diverse Clinical Specimens by GeneXpert MTB/RIF: A Large-Scale Retrospective Study by Li H, Li Z, Cui X, Liu X, Zhao J, Zhang Y, Wang C, Li B, Fan Y, Han J, Xia Y, Xiong Z, Zou X, Zhu Y, Li M, Lu B, Cao B

“…Haibo Li,1,2,* Ziyao Li,1– 4,* Xiaojing Cui,1,2 Xinmeng Liu,1,2,5 Jiankang Zhao,1,2 Yulin Zhang,1,2 Chunlei Wang,1,2 Binbin Li,1,2 Yanyan Fan,1,2 Jiajing Han,1,2,5 Yudi Xia,1,2 Zhujia Xiong,1,2 Xiaohui Zou,1,2 Yue Zhu,1,2 Mengxue Li,1,2,5 Binghuai Lu,1– 3,5 Bin Cao1– 7 1Laboratory of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2National Center for Respiratory Medicine; State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Health and Multimorbidity; National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases; Institute of Respiratory Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 3Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 4Changping Laboratory, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 5China-Japan Friendship School of Clinical Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 6Tsinghua University-Peking University Joint Center for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 7Department of Respiratory Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Binghuai Lu; Bin Cao, Laboratory of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, No. 2 East Yinghua Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, People’s Republic of China, Tel/Fax +86-010-84206256, Email zs25041@126.com; caobin_ben@163.comPurpose: Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) infection poses a significant global health challenge, with conventional diagnostic methods like acid-fast smear and culture techniques exhibiting limitations in sensitivity and efficiency. …”
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Protective Effects of GalNac-Modified Red Blood Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Against Liver Diseases by Huang X, Yang J, Hu Y, Li S, Cai Z, Li C, Qin W, Zhang G

“…Xiaofang Huang,1,2 Jie Yang,3 Yuanyuan Hu,1 Shuai Li,1 Zhijian Cai,4,5,* Chen Li,1,* Weidong Qin,1,2,* Gensheng Zhang3,6,* 1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China; 2Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Critical Care Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 4Institute of Immunology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 6Key Laboratory of Multiple Organ Failure (Zhejiang University), Ministry of Education, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Gensheng Zhang, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, People’s Republic of China, Email genshengzhang@zju.edu.cnObjective: The high morbidity and mortality of liver diseases warrant the development of more effective therapeutic methods. …”
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