Optimizing the screening process for TIRADS could reduce the number of unnecessary thyroid biopsies by Ke Lu, Long Wang, Shuiqing Lai, Zhijiang Chen, Qibo Zhu, Shuzhen Cong, Kehong Gan, Xiaoyan Chen, Chunwang Huang, Jian Kuang

“…Objective: Current Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data Systems (TIRADS) exhibit considerable variability in size thresholds for fine-needle aspiration biopsy. …”
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An open dataset and machine learning algorithms for Niacin Skin-Flushing Response based screening of psychiatric disorders by Xuening Lyu, Rimsa Goperma, Dandan Wang, Chunling Wan, Liang Zhao

“…This study presents a novel contribution to the field by establishing an open-access dataset and developing advanced AI-driven tools to enhance the diagnostic accuracy of psychiatric disorders through NSR analysis. …”
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Global, Regional, and National Burden of Breast Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults Aged 15–39 Years From 1990 to 2021 Based on the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Zheng Qu, Zheng Li, Shengbin Pei, Ye Lu, Qiang Liu, Peikai Ding, Yazhe Yang, Luxiao Zhang, Jing Wang, Yi Fang

“…Joinpoint regression analysis was used to calculate the average annual percentage changes (AAPCs) in incidence, mortality, and DALYs. …”
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Risk Factors and Awareness of Bone Fragility in Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Taiwan: A Cross-Sectional Study by Yao-Wei Kuo, Chia-Jung Kuo, Puo-Hsien Le, Ming-Ling Chang, Cheng-Yu Lin, Chen-Ming Hsu, Wei-Pin Lin, Chun-Wei Chen, Wey-Ran Lin, Yu-Pin Ho, Ming-Yao Su, Cheng-Tang Chiu

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at a higher risk of developing bone disorders. Awareness and understanding of the disease are crucial for prevention and early diagnosis. …”
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Nomogram predicting overall survival of stage IIIB non‐small‐cell lung cancer patients based on the SEER database by Ziye Li, Pingfan Shi, Chenge Qin, Wen Zhang, Shumeng Lin, Tiansheng Zheng, Ming Li, Lihong Fan

“…The nomogram was evaluated for predictive ability using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves, decision curve analysis curve (DCA), and clinical impact curve (CIC). …”
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‘I can do this’: a qualitative exploration of acceptability and experiences of a physical activity behaviour change intervention in people with multiple sclerosis in the UK by Cherry Kilbride, Meriel Norris, Jennifer M Ryan, Nana Anokye, Jennifer Fortune, Andrea Stennett, Grace Lavelle, Wendy Hendrie, Lorraine de Souza, Mohamed Abdul, Debbie Brewin, Lee David, Christina Victor

“…Following a purposive sampling strategy, 15 participants from the intervention arm undertook 1:1 semi-structured interviews.Interventions The iStep-MS intervention consisted of four therapist-led sessions over 12 weeks, supported by a handbook and pedometer.Results Three themes were identified from the data. “I can do this”: developing competence in physical activity highlights the enhanced physical activity confidence gained through goal setting and accomplishment. …”
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Prediction of summer precipitation via machine learning with key climate variables：A case study in Xinjiang, China by Chenzhi Ma, Junqiang Yao, Yinxue Mo, Guixiang Zhou, Yan Xu, Xuemin He

“…To train the ML model, we used precipitation data from 1961 to 2012, whilst the forecast results from 2013 to 2017 were used for validation. …”
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Evaluating the impact of metabolic syndrome on aging in US adults: a cross-sectional study from NHANES by Linke Li, Linke Li, Senlin Wang, Senlin Wang, Hong Yang, Hong Yang, Jiang Xie, Jiang Xie, Mengyuan Wang, Mengyuan Wang

“…Although metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with aging, current research evidence remains insufficient.MethodsData from the 1999–2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were used for analysis. …”
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Characterization of Genomic Integration and Transgene Organization in Six Transgenic Rapeseed Events by Yu-hua WU, Li ZHANG, Gang WU, Shu-jing NIE, Chang-ming LU

“…Our results provide comprehensive data concerning transgene organization and the genomic context of the T-DNA in six rapeseed events, which can aid in the developing of insert fingerprinting and the monitoring of long-term genetic stability and potential unintended effects of transgenic events.…”
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Land Surface Temperature Super-Resolution With a Scale-Invariance-Free Neural Approach: Application to MODIS by Romuald Ait-Bachir, Carlos Granero-Belinchon, Aurelie Michel, Julien Michel, Xavier Briottet, Lucas Drumetz

“…Due to the tradeoff between the temporal and spatial resolution of thermal spaceborne sensors, super-resolution methods have been developed to provide fine-scale Land Surface Temperature (LST) maps. …”
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Multidisciplinary Approach to Recurrent Upper Respiratory Tract Diseases in Children. Intermediate Study Results by Leyla S. Namazova-Baranova, Svetlana G. Gubanova, Elena A. Vishneva, Irina V. Zelenkova, Viktor A. Gankovskii, Marina V. Egorova, Julia G. Levina, Elena V. Kaytukova, Kamilla E. Efendieva

“…The aim of the study is to improve management principles for children with recurrent upper respiratory tract diseases according to the developed multidisciplinary and personalized approach (modern methods of diagnosis and health monitoring) for achieving long-term remission. …”
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Dosimetric and hematological toxicity analyses of bone marrow‐sparing intensity‐modulated radiation therapy for patients with cervical cancer treated with extended‐field radiation... by Jia‐nan Wang, Xi Yu, Li‐na Gu, Dong‐mei Liu, Qiu‐yue Su, Jing‐qi Xia, Wei‐Kang Yun, Xin Li, Xue‐Yuan Hu, Shan‐Shan Yang, De‐Yang Yu

“…Within the BMS‐IMRT group, 37.5% of the patients developed grade ≥3 HT, with an increase in HT (HT3+ = 61.4%) in patients receiving normal‐IMRT (P = 0.029). …”
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Evaluation of the role of transhepatic flow in postoperative outcomes following major hepatectomy (THEFLOW): study protocol for a single-centre, non-interventional cohort study by Karl Heinz Weiss, Mohammad Golriz, Anastasia Lemekhova, Elias Khajeh, Omid Ghamarnejad, Mohammed Al-Saeedi, Oliver Strobel, Beat Müller-Stich, Martin Schneider, Christoph Berchtold, Parham Tinoush, Philipp Mayer, De-Hua Chang, Katrin Hoffmann

“…Improvements in perioperative preparation of patients and new surgical developments have made complex liver resections possible. …”
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A nomogram integrating mutation signatures and clinical features for prognostic stratification in bladder cancer by Lili Wang, Peng Chen, Huanhuan Liu, Jiayue Qin, Shanbo Cao, Hongzheng Li, Dingkun Hou, Kaibin Wang, Haitao Wang

“…Methods The data of 631 BLCA patients were retrospectively reviewed, including 538 patients from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and 93 patients from a Chinese cohort. …”
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Epidemiological and histopathological profile of lung Cancer: Insights from a 15-year cross-sectional study at a tertiary care centre in South India by Asmita A. Mehta, Keechilat Pavithran, Prem Kumar Nair, Vishnu Vazhoor, Georg Gutjahr, V.P. Lakshmi Priya

“…Data were gathered from patients aged ≥18 diagnosed with primary lung carcinoma. …”
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Response of Vegetation Photosynthesis to the 2022 Drought in Yangtze River Basin by Diurnal Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2/3 Satellite Observations by Zhuoying Deng, Jinghua Chen, Shaoqiang Wang, Tingyu Li, Kun Huang, Peng Gu, Haoyu Peng, Zhihui Chen

“…In summary, we present a new method for obtaining high-resolution temporal SIF data, providing new insights into the vegetation’s diurnal response to drought.…”
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Researcher and community partner perspectives on community-engaged research during the COVID-19 pandemic by Simone C. Frank, Mary E. Grewe, Milenka Jean-Baptiste, Alicia Bilheimer, Alexandra F. Lightfoot, Laura Villa-Torres

“…Interviews were recorded and transcribed for analysis. We analyzed the transcribed data thematically through an iterative process involving memoing, consensus coding, and reviewing memos and code reports to identify and describe key categories and themes. …”
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Paternal age predicts live birth in women above 40 years of age undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF) by Guy Shrem, Nouf M. Alasmari, Jacques Balayla, Alexander Volodarsky-Perel, Weon-Young Son, Michael H. Dahan

“…We used stepwise logistic regression analysis to develop predictors of pregnancy, clinical pregnancy and live birth outcomes. …”
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Occurrence, Sources, and Prioritization of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) in Drinking Water from Yangtze River Delta, China: Focusing on Emerging PFASs by Zixin Qian, Chao Feng, Yuhang Chen, Yuanjie Lin, Ziwei Liang, Hailei Qian, Jingxian Zhou, Jinjing Ma, Yue Jin, Dasheng Lu, Guoquan Wang, Ping Xiao, Zhijun Zhou

“…As regulations ban legacy PFASs, many emerging PFASs are being developed, leading to their release into the aquatic environment and drinking water. …”
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5hmC-profiles in Puerto Rican Hispanic/Latino men with aggressive prostate cancer by Manishkumar S. Patel, Mousa Almubarak, Jaime Matta, Carmen Ortiz-Sanchez, Jarline Encarnacion, Gilberto Ruiz-Deya, Julie Dutil, Jasreman Dhillon, Kosj Yamoah, Anders Berglund, Hyun Park, Deepak Kilari, Yoganand Balagurunathan, Liang Wang, Jong Y. Park

“…Since 5hmC abundance positively correlates with gene expression levels, we further investigated 808 DMGs in TCGA PCa gene expression data. Further, we identified 59 DMGs with significant gene expression changes in the same direction. …”
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