Predicting risk factors for Epstein-Barr virus reactivation using Bayesian network analysis: a population-based study of high-risk areas for nasopharyngeal cancer by Zhiwen Zeng, Kena Lin, Xueqi Li, Xueqi Li, Tong Li, Xiaoman Li, Jiayi Li, Zule Ning, Qinxian Liu, Shanghang Xie, Sumei Cao, Sumei Cao, Jinlin Du

“…Further, we predicted the risk of EBV reactivation using Bayesian inference and visualized the BN inference. Model prediction performance was evaluated using the test dataset. …”
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Efficacy of single vision spectacles combined with low-level red-light therapy in myopic amblyopia for children aged 4-8 by Lin Li, Ya Liao, Wei Wang, Yinghui Xiong, Qin Li, Lin Zhang, Xiaojuan Wang

“…The main outcomes included Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) and myopia progression, assessed by Axial Length(AL) and SER at the 1st, 3rd, and 6th months. …”
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Rapid-onset neovascular glaucoma following cataract surgery in diabetes: outcomes of pars plana vitrectomy combined with Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation by Hui-Ping Yao, Ya-Nuo Wang, Yan-Wei Chen, Sha Gao, Yi-Sheng Zhong, Xi Shen

“…Baseline BCVA and preexisting DN may be potential indicators for visual outcomes.…”
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Segmental redistribution of myocardial blood flow after coronary sinus reducer implantation demonstrated by quantitative perfusion cardiovascular magnetic resonance by Kevin Cheng, Francisco Alpendurada, Chiara Bucciarelli-Ducci, Jose Almeida, Peter Kellman, Jonathan M. Hill, Dudley J. Pennell, Ranil de Silva

“…Results: A high proportion of myocardial segments had visually adjudicated ischemia at baseline (208 out of 254: 81.9%), which significantly reduced after CSR implantation (175 out of 254: 68.9%; P = 0.001). …”
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Immunological response enhancement in cows with subclinical mastitis fed diet supplemented with Macleaya cordata by Mostafa S. A. Khattab, Mostafa S. A. Khattab, Li Haiqiang, Li Haiqiang, Tang Shaoxun, Tang Shaoxun, Yan Qiongxian, Liu Yong, Tan Zhiliang, Lu Qi

“…IntroductionThe present study explored the immune response, milk production and health status of mastitis-infected lactating cows fed diets supplemented with Macleaya cordata extract.MethodsTwenty-four Holstein and Jersey cows were equally assigned to two experimental groups: the first group was fed a control diet (control), and the second experimental group was fed a control diet plus Macleaya extract at 8 g/head/d (Macleaya). …”
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Efficacy of Tirzepatide Dual GIP/GLP‐1 Receptor Agonist in Patients With Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. A Real‐World Propensity Score‐Matched Study by Ahmed Y. Azzam, Muhammed Amir Essibayi, Nathan Farkas, Mohammed A. Azab, Mahmoud M. Morsy, Osman Elamin, Adam Elswedy, Ahmed Saad Al Zomia, Hammam A. Alotaibi, Ahmed Alamoud, Oday Atallah, Hana J. Abukhadijah, Adam A. Dmytriw, Amanda Baker, Deepak Khatri, Neil Haranhalli, David J. Altschul

“…Primary outcomes included papilledema severity, visual function, headache frequency, and treatment resistance, monitored at multiple follow‐up timepoints. …”
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Impact of a novel limbal-rigid contact lens on potential cost savings in Stevens-Johnson syndrome patients from postmarket surveillance by Kenichi Kimura, Mayumi Ueta, Hideki Fukuoka, Koji Kitazawa, Tsutomu Inatomi, Shigeru Kinoshita, Ryoichi Shiota, Naoki Yamauchi, Jiro Miyazaki, Satomi Sakabayashi, Satoshi Teramukai, Kojiro Imai, Kenji Konomi, Yuichi Uchino, Yoko Ogawa, Takefumi Yamaguchi, Jun Shimazaki, Yoshiyuki Satake, Chie Sotozono

“…Potential-cost-savings analysis showed visual-impairment-grade improvement in 18 (28.6 %) of 63 patients. …”
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SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS AND INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS: CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC PARALLELS AND IMAGINARY MIMICRY by S. P. Filonenko, A. A. Nikulina, E. A. Smirnova, E. V. Korotchenko

“…General analysis of the urine revealed proteinuria equal to 3.3 g/L. These data, combined with the history of the disease (fever for several months) confirmed diagnosis of infective endocarditis, despite the absence of vegetations on heart valves. …”
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Dental Students’ Perception and Self-Perceived Confidence Level in Key Dental Procedures for General Practice and the Impact of Competency Implementation on Their Confidence Level,... by Wijdan R. Elmanaseer, Salah A. Al-Omoush, Rasha A. Alamoush, Rawan Abu Zaghlan, Firas Alsoleihat

“…The data were analysed using SPSS statistics and Levene’s Test for Equality of Variances and t-test for Equality of Means calculated. …”
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Urban landfill site selection with combined environmental and socio-economic criteria in Naein County and estimation of its possible emitted biogas by Mohammad Erfan Kaghazchi, Said Pourmanafi, Reza Peykanpour Fard

“…The potential of the area for the intended uses was evaluated by the WLC method, then using the TOPSIS method, spatial locations were prioritized based on socio-economic parameters and then the best spatial location was selected. …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of AI-based image quality control for perinatal ultrasound screening by Yihan Tan, Yulin Peng, Liangyu Guo, Dongmei Liu, Yingchun Luo

“…The simple effect of the group revealed that the AI QC method outperformed the Manual QC method at least once (F = 13.113, P = 0.004, η 2 = 0.522). …”
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Association of SP-A and SP-D Surfactant Proteins with the Severity of CommunityAcquired Pneumonia by O. S. Kharlamova, K. Y. Nikolayev, Y. I. Ragino, M. I. Voyevoda

“…To evaluate the associations of surfactant proteins SP-A and SP-D in blood plasma with the severity of CAP.Material and methods. The study included 247 patients admitted to the therapeutic department. …”
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Prognostic value of immunohistochemical marker HER2/neu in patients resected for gastric cancer stage IIIA by O. M. Levyk

“…The study two groups of patients with a low level or reduced protein expression (-/+) and high level or overexpression of the marker (++/+++) showed a higher survival rate in the former group (median survival was 50 months) compared to the second group, where the median was equal to 16 months (p<0.05). Conclusion 1. …”
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Measurement of the interface of external connection implants with metal or zirconia abutments under scanning electron microscopy by Blanca Nieves-Rodriguez, Jair Rodríguez-Ivich, Nana Kwame Ampomah, Fabio Luiz Andretti

“…Several studies have found that the shape of the abutment and implant, the kind of connection between the implant and abutment (external, internal, conical, and their variants), the material of the implant and abutment, tightening torque value of the screw, surface topography and preparation, and the marginal fit between components can all have an impact on the size of the microgap. Methods Eighty external hex implants (4.1 mm) from the same company were divided into four equal groups. …”
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Therapeutic Effects of Topical Traditional Chinese Medicine on Upper Extremity Fractures by Lin WY, Lu CA, Chang CW, Yeh YC

“…Non-parametric tests were used for analysis.Results: A total of 24 participants were equally randomized into four study groups, achieving 100% adherence, with no missed doses or clinic visits [retention rate: 100%; drug compliance rate: 100%]. …”
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A snapshot of cancer in Chile II: an update on research, strategies and analytical frameworks for equity, innovation and national development by Cristóbal Vacarezza, Julieta Araneda, Pamela Gonzalez, Oscar Arteaga, Katherine Marcelain, Enrique A. Castellon, Ana Periera, Maroun Khoury, Bettina Müller, Juan Alberto Lecaros, Sofia P. Salas, Arnoldo Riquelme, Alejandro H. Corvalan, Jorge Jiménez de la Jara, Catterina Ferreccio, Carolina Goic, Bruno Nervi, Juan Carlos Roa, Gareth I. Owen

“…Objectives Provide an update and comment on policy, infrastructure, gender equality, stakeholder participation and new challenges in national oncology. …”
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Performance of Current Chronic Kidney Disease Screening Criteria in Women and Men Across Ethnic Groups: The HELIUS Study by Taryn G. Vosters, MSc, Vianda S. Stel, PhD, Kitty J. Jager, MD, PhD, Bart Ferwerda, PhD, Roos F. Marsman, MD, PhD, Frans J. van Ittersum, MD, PhD, Bert-Jan H. van den Born, MD, PhD, Henrike Galenkamp, PhD, Liffert Vogt, MD, PhD, Irene G.M. van Valkengoed, PhD

“…Conclusion: Current screening criteria may not be equally detecting women and men across ethnic groups with CKD. …”
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Fundus changes in healthy adults after high altitude exposure by Jiaxin Li, Yunzhu Kong, Peiyu Wang, Chen Chen, Juping Liu, Xiaorong Li, Yan Shao

“…The aim is to provide a reference for the prevention and treatment of high altitude ophthalmopathy. Methods: 30 eyes of 15 healthy participants exposed to high altitude were recruited in this study. …”
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Single-row arthroscopic rotator cuff repair improves functional outcomes at a minimum follow-up of 3 years by Hastomo A. Wibowo, MD, Iman W. Aminata, MD, Andri M.T. Lubis, MD, PhD, Indah S. Widyahening, MD, PhD, Achmad F. Kamal, MD, PhD, Aryadi Kurniawan, MD, PhD, Ismail H. Dilogo, MD, PhD, Wahyu Widodo, MD, Thomas Erwin C.J. Huwae, MD, PhD, Renaldi P.N. Rasyid, MD, PhD, Oryza Satria, MD, Dina Aprilya, MD, Ali R. Alkaff, MD

“…There was a significant improvement in the median visual analog scale score (8-1), muscle power, and range of motion when comparing the results before and after ARCR. …”
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In Vivo Noncontact Imaging of Conjunctival Goblet Cells with Customized Widefield Fluorescence Microscopy by Yushuang Liu, MS, Zhengyu Duan, PhD, Zhongzhou Luo, BEng, Runze Zhang, MS, Jiaxiong Li, MS, Jinze Zhang, PhD, Zeyu Meng, MS, Bowen Wang, MD, PhD, Jin Yuan, MD, PhD, Peng Xiao, PhD

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