Bridging the divide: how agricultural technological innovation narrows the urban–rural income gap in China by Ruofan Liao, Yuheng Wei, Yu Bai, Jianxu Liu

“…This study investigates the comprehensive impact mechanism of agricultural technological innovation on urban-rural income disparities through a multi-dimensional analytical framework integrating productivity enhancement, structural transformation, and spatial heterogeneity effects.MethodsUsing panel data from 280 Chinese cities during 2008 - 2021, we employ two-way fixed effects panel regression models to examine the relationship between agricultural technological innovation (measured by patent applications) and urban–rural income gaps (measured by the Theil index). …”
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Assessing the Clinical and Functional Status of COPD Patients Using Speech Analysis During and After Exacerbation by Mayr W, Triantafyllopoulos A, Batliner A, Schuller BW, Berghaus TM

“…We evaluated a machine learning analysis of speech for classifying the disease severity of COPD.Methods: In this single centre study, non-consecutive COPD patients were prospectively recruited for comparing their speech characteristics during and after an acute COPD exacerbation. …”
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Herpes Zoster in Pregnancy: Clinical Outcomes and Treatment Patterns from a Multicenter Retrospective Cohort by Xu H, Qin X, Feng Z, You S

“…However, there is limited data on how herpes zoster affects pregnant women and their babies, especially in Asian populations.Aim: This multicenter study evaluates herpes zoster outcomes and treatment patterns in Chinese pregnant women.Methods: This retrospective multicenter study analyzed real-world data from the Big Data Center at PLA General Hospital, examining medical records of pregnant women with herpes zoster from January 1, 2010, to June 30, 2024, across four hospitals. …”
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A Case Report of Wolf’s Post-Herpetic Isotopic Response: Herpetiform Pemphigus by Tang S, Wang L, Liu Y, Liu L, Deng J, Guo G, Liu H, Wen C, Wu R

“…Shanshan Tang,1,* Lanying Wang,2,* Yuetong Liu,2 Lanxin Liu,2 Jiqing Deng,2 Guixian Guo,2 Haiyan Liu,2 Changhui Wen,1 Ran Wu1 1Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, Guizhou, 550001, People’s Republic of China; 2Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, Guizhou, 550002, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Ran Wu, Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, Guizhou, 550001, People’s Republic of China, Email wuranshou@126.comPurpose: To report a rare case of Wolf’s post-herpetic isotopic response (PHIR) manifesting as herpetiform pemphigus (HP) after herpes zoster (HZ) infection and explore its potential pathogenesis.Patients and Methods: A 76-year-old male patient with a history of HZ on the right lateral waist, abdomen, and back. …”
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DETERMINATION OF THE IMPACT OF BISOPROLOL AND СARVEDILOL ON REGULATORY-ADAPTIVE STATUS OF PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEART FAILURE AND PRESERVED LEFT VENTRICULAR FRACTION by V. G. Tregubov, P. V. Khilkevich, I. Z. Shubitidze, V. M. Pokrovsky

“…To determine the effect of bisoprolol or carvedilol therapy on the regulatory-adaptive status (RAS) of patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and preserved ejection fraction (pEF) of the left ventricle (LV) the background of hypertensive disease (HD).Material and methods. The study involved 68 patients with CHF and pEF of the LV, who were randomized into two groups for treatment with bisoprolol (7,3±2,4 mg/day, n=34) and carvedilol (28,4±12,3 mg/day, n=34). …”
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Effects of gait speed on paraspinal muscle activation: an sEMG analysis of the multifidus and erector spinae by Aleksandra Bryndal, Wojciech Nawos-Wysocki, Agnieszka Grochulska, Karol Łosiński, Sebastian Glowinski

“…This study aimed to comprehensively analyze the activity of postural muscles (multifidus and erector spinae) using surface electromyography (sEMG) across a range of gait speeds. Methods The study group consisted of 31 students of physiotherapy at the Pomeranian University in Słupsk, including 20 women (64.51%) and 11 men (35.48%). …”
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Psychological and behavioral intervention improves the quality of life and mental health of patients suffering from differentiated thyroid cancer treated with postoperative radioac... by Wu H, Zhong H, Xu Y, Xu C, Zhang Y, Zhang W

“…Hong-Xia Wu,1,* Hua Zhong,2,3,* Yue-Dong Xu,1 Cui-Ping Xu,4 Ying Zhang,5 Wei Zhang1 1Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, 2Department of Oncology, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 3Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, 4Department of Nursing, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 5Department of Nursing, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjing, People’s Republic of China *These authors contributed equally to this work Background: We examined the effects of psychological and behavioral intervention on health-related quality of life and mental health among patients suffering from differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) treated with postoperative radioactive iodine-131 (RAI).Methods: Sixty patients with DTC, undergoing RAI, were randomly assigned to receive either conventional nursing (n=30) or a 1-year psychological and behavioral intervention based on conventional nursing (n=30). …”
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Biological effects in normal human fibroblasts following chronic and acute irradiation with both low- and high-LET radiation by Pasqualino Anello, Pasqualino Anello, Giuseppe Esposito, Giuseppe Esposito

“…Very few studies have simultaneously compared the biological effects of low- and high-LET radiations at the same dose rate for chronic irradiation.MethodsWe compared, for the first time in the same experiment, the effects of chronic (dose rates as low as ~18 and 5 mGy/h) and acute irradiations on clonogenicity and micronucleus formation in AG1522 normal human skin fibroblasts in the confluent state exposed to doses of low- and high-LET radiation (gamma rays and alpha particles) to investigate any differences due to the different radiation quality and different dose rate (in the dose range 0.006–0.9 Gy for alpha particles and 0.4–2.3 Gy for gamma rays).ResultsAs expected, alpha particles were more effective than gamma rays at inducing cytogenetic damage and reduced clonogenic cell survival. …”
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Quantifying Preferences for CAR‐T Compared to Standard of Care as a First‐Line Treatment Among Patients With Multiple Myeloma by Jessie Sutphin, Thomas W. LeBlanc, Ellen Janssen, Laura Hester, Matthew J. Wallace, F. Reed Johnson, Shelby D. Reed

“…The use of novel therapies in early‐line MM raises questions on the acceptability of upfront risks in exchange for extended relapse‐free periods without the treatment burden and limitations on daily activities associated with maintenance therapy. Methods A discrete‐choice experiment was designed to elicit adults' preferences for hypothetical NDMM treatments. …”
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Association of Lactate with Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study by Chang X, Zheng W, Zhao Y, Niku W, Deng B, Liu P, Wang Y

“…However, observational results may be subject to residual confounding and bias.Methods: This study used the dataset from GWAS database to examine confounding in epidemiologic associations between lactate and cardiovascular diseases. …”
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Vaccineassociated paralytic poliomyelitis and acute flaccid paralysis on some territories of Russia during 20 years by N. I. Romanenkova, N. R. Rozaeva, M. A. Bichurina, O. I. Kanaeva, I. G. Chkhyndzheriya

“…Aim: Analysis of the morbidity of vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis and acute flaccid paralysis and the results of virological investigation of the patients on 14 territories of the Russian Federation in 1998-2017. Materials and methods: We investigated nearly 3000 stool samples from paralytic patients and contact persons. …”
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Differences in Pregnancy Outcomes Between in vitro Fertilization and Natural Conception in Nulliparous Singleton Pregnancies of Advanced Maternal Age: A Study Based on Propensity S... by Yuan CL, He MR, He SM, Huang JC, Jian WQ, Zhao KS

“…Chun Lan Yuan,* Mei Rong He,* Shi Mei He, Jian Chun Huang, Wen Qian Jian, Kai Sun Zhao Department of Obstetrics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, The Second Nanning People’s Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi, 530031, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Kai Sun Zhao; WenQian Jian, Department of Obstetrics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, The Second Nanning People’s Hospital, Nanning, No. 13, Dancun Road, Jiangnan District, Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13737085418 ; +86 13557991020, Email 339609234@qq.com; 873909245@qq.comObjective: To compare pregnancy outcomes between in vitro fertilization (IVF) and natural conception in singleton pregnancies among nulliparous of advanced maternal age.Patients and methods: This retrospective analysis utilized propensity score matching (PSM) on 128 cases in the IVF group and 196 cases in the natural conception group, selected from the Second Nanning People’s Hospital between January 2020 and December 2023. …”
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Meta-analysis of the immunogenicity and tolerability of pandemic influenza A 2009 (H1N1) vaccines. by Lamberto Manzoli, Corrado De Vito, Georgia Salanti, Maddalena D'Addario, Paolo Villari, John P A Ioannidis

“…Several types of H1N1 vaccines have been tested including various dosages and adjuvants, and meta-analysis is needed to identify the best formulation.<h4>Methods</h4>We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and nine clinical trial registries to April 2011, in any language for randomized clinical trials (RCTs) on healthy children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. …”
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Microscopy without a microscope? Opportunities and limitations of dental studies in anatomy during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved... by Ann-Kathrin Peters, Elisabeth Witt, Karsten Winter, Sabine Löffler, Hubert-Mario Kuntzsch

“…Based on the findings current teaching should be critically scrutinised, resulting in a modern design of the histology curricula. Methods This is an educational research study. The students’ subjective experiences are measured with the help of an evaluation survey and the learning success was objectively measured using a digital assessment course. …”
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In Vitro Dynamic Model Evaluation of Meropenem Alone and in Combination with Avibactam Against Carbapenemase-Producing <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> by Elena N. Strukova, Yury A. Portnoy, Maria V. Golikova, Stephen H. Zinner

“…Additionally, the applicability of a pharmacokinetically-based approach to antibiotic/inhibitor minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) determinations to better predict efficacy was examined. <b>Methods:</b> CPKP strains were exposed to meropenem alone or in combination with avibactam in an in vitro hollow-fiber infection model. …”
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Mortality in Edentulous Patients: A Registry-Based Cohort Study in Sweden Comparing 8463 Patients Treated with Removable Dentures or Implant-Supported Dental Prostheses by Jan Kowar, Victoria Stenport, Mats Nilsson, Torsten Jemt

“…The aims were to analyze the association between age, socioeconomic factors, and mortality in edentulous patients treated with either removable dentures or implant-supported prostheses. Methods. All patients who became edentulous according to the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (SSIA) between 2009 and 2013 (N  = 8463) were analyzed regarding prosthetic treatment, age, gender, and socioeconomic status. …”
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Change processes in cognitive therapy for social anxiety disorder: A comparison of face-to-face and internet-based treatment formats by Graham R. Thew, Anke Ehlers, David M. Clark

“…Objective: To examine candidate change processes in an online therapist-guided cognitive therapy intervention for social anxiety disorder (iCT-SAD), and compare the results to the corresponding face-to-face therapy (CT-SAD). Methods: Data from a randomised controlled trial (n = 99) were analysed using Multilevel Structural Equation Models, incorporating the temporal precedence of the process variable, and disaggregating the within- and between-subject components of the predictors. …”
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Risk of Acute Kidney Injury after Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients with Poor Glycemic Control by Aqeel Ahmad, Yasir Khan, Waseem Rehman, Naeem Ullah, Fauzia Zafar, Muhammad Rassan

“…Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2022. Material & Methods: 130 diabetic patients were divided into two equal groups of 65, exposed to poor glycemic control (HbA1c ? …”
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The informativity of the markers of iron metabolism in the differential diagnosis of anemia of inflammation in children with chronic HBV infection by F. I. Inoyatova, N. A. Ikramova, G. Z. Inogamova, Kh. M. Kadyrkhodzhayeva, F. G. Abdullayeva, N. K. Valiyeva, A. Kh. Akhmedova

“…Objective: To assess diagnostic importance of iron metabolism markers in the progression of anemia of inflammation (AI) in children with chronic HBV infection.Materials and methods: Among 148 examined children with chronic HBV infection 140 had AI, 60.7% of them with refractory (RA) and 39.3% with non-refractory (nRA) progression variant. …”
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Neurotropic Effects of Hepatoprotectors During Alcohol Poisoning by R. N. Akalaev, V. Kh. Sharipova, A. A. Stopnitsky, K. Sh. Khodzhiev

“…To compare the efficacy of metabolic hepatoprotectors at an early stage of acute alcohol poisoning complicated by toxic hepatitis.Material and methods. 80 patients with acute alcohol poisoning complicated by toxic hepatitis who received medical treatment in the toxicology unit of the Republican Research Center of Emergency Medicine during 2015–2017 were examined. …”
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