Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting lung cancer based on acoustic–clinical features by Zhou Lu, Zhou Lu, Jiaojiao Sha, Xunxia Zhu, Xiaoyong Shen, Xiaoyu Chen, Xin Tan, Rouyan Pan, Shuyi Zhang, Shi Liu, Tao Jiang, Jiatuo Xu

“…This study aimed to develop a nomogram based on acoustic–clinical features—a tool that could significantly enhance the clinical prediction of lung cancer.MethodsWe reviewed the voice data and clinical information of 350 individuals: 189 pathologically confirmed lung cancer patients and 161 non-lung cancer patients, which included 77 patients with benign pulmonary lesions and 84 healthy volunteers. …”
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A Mitochondria‐Related Signature in Diffuse Large B‐Cell Lymphoma: Prognosis, Immune and Therapeutic Features by Zhen‐Zhong Zhou, Jia‐Chen Lu, Song‐Bin Guo, Xiao‐Peng Tian, Hai‐Long Li, Hui Zhou, Wei‐Juan Huang

“…Methods Transcriptome profiles and clinical information were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. …”
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Predictive factors for axillary pathological complete response to neoadjuvant therapy in elderly breast cancer patients by Yuying Wang, Rui Wang, Di Lu, Yaling Zeng, Xihui Tu, Shiwei Liu, Purong Zhang

“…Methods Comprehensive clinical information was gathered from November 2016 to July 2023 from elderly patients with pathology-confirmed invasive breast cancer who underwent NAT and surgery in the Breast Department of Sichuan Cancer Hospital. …”
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Robotic versus laparoscopic surgery for severe deep endometriosis: protocol for a randomised controlled trial (ROBEndo trial) by Tero Rautio, Pasi Ohtonen, Outi Uimari, Anna Maria Terho, Johanna Mäkelä-Kaikkonen, Terhi Puhto, Sari Koivurova

“…As secondary outcomes, intraoperative measures, enhanced recovery after surgery factors, complications, cost and long-term quality of life measured with Endometriosis Health Profile-30 (EHP-30), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and 15-dimensional (15D) questionnaires will be compared.Ethics and dissemination This study has been approved by the Northern Ostrobothnian Hospital District Ethical Committee at Oulu University Hospital (212/2021). Informed consent will be obtained during the preoperative check-up by the operating gynaecologist. …”
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The effect of cryopreservation in liquid nitrogen on the viability of flax seeds by An. V. Pavlov, E. A. Porokhovinova, N. B. Brutch, Al. V. Pavlov, V. G. Verzhuk

“…A promising technique for preserving plant genetic resources is cryopreservation of seeds in liquid nitrogen at –196°C. The lack of information on cryopreservation of flax seeds and on the effect of liquid nitrogen on their viability makes this work relevant for the conservation of valuable flax germplasm.Materials and methods. …”
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Genetic insights into MIS-C Post-COVID-19 in Kuwaiti children: investigating monogenic factors by Mohammed Dashti, Hessa AlKandari, Hessa AlKandari, Md Zubbair Malik, Rasheeba Nizam, Sumi Elsa John, Sindhu Jacob, Arshad Channanath, Fouzeyah Othman, Safa Al-Sayed, Osama Al-Hindi, Mona Al-Mutari, Thangavel Alphonse Thanaraj, Fahd Al-Mulla

“…Recent studies suggest that genetic predispositions, particularly monogenic forms, could significantly influence the immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 in MIS-C.MethodsWe analysed 24 children under 12 years old, all of whom met the criteria provided by the World Health Organization, 2020 for MIS-C diagnosis, from the Paediatric COVID-19 Registry in Kuwait (PCR-Q8). …”
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Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Thai version of the Enhancing Recovery in Coronary Heart Disease Social Support Inventory in individuals with chronic i... by Santi Phetrnui, Jom Suwanno, Chantira Chiaranai, Chonchanok Bunsuk, Naruebeth Koson, Wanna Kumanjan, Chennet Phonphet, Ladda Thiamwong

“…EFA revealed a one-factor structure, with high factor loadings for the first six items assessing informational, emotional, and instrumental support. The last item on structural support demonstrated inadequate factor loadings, suggesting its removal. …”
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Parasitic infections during pregnancy in Gabon affect glycosylation patterns of maternal and child antibodies by Yabo J. Honkpehedji, Anna O. Kildemoes, Koen A. Stam, Dieu L. Nguyen, Tom Veldhuizen, Angela van Diepen, Meral Esen, Peter G. Kremsner, Manfred Wuhrer, Ayôla A. Adegnika, Cornelis H. Hokke, Maria Yazdanbakhsh

“…As IgG Fc galactosylation can have functional consequences, it might provide valuable information for developing effective preventive and treatment strategies for vulnerable populations.…”
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Association Between the Albumin-Bilirubin (ALBI) Score and All-cause Mortality Risk in Intensive Care Unit Patients with Heart Failure by Jiuyi Wang, Kai Wang, Guibo Feng, Xin Tian

“…Methods and results: The ICU patients diagnosed with heart failure were selected from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV database (MIMIC-IV, version 2.2) and stratified into tertiles according to their ALBI scores. …”
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Mid-term outcomes of a smoking cessation program in hospitalized patients in Türkiye by Esin B. Konyalıhatipoğlu, Dilek Karadoğan, Tahsin Gökhan Telatar, Ünal Şahin

“…Smoker patients received smoking cessation counseling and brief smoking cessation interventions during their hospitalization and were informed about how to apply to our hospital's smoking cessation outpatient clinic after discharge. …”
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Expert-Based Narrative Review on Compression UltraSonography (CUS) for Diagnosis and Follow-Up of Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) by Mario D’Oria, Laura Girardi, Ahmed Amgad, Mohab Sherif, Gabriele Piffaretti, Barbara Ruaro, Cristiano Calvagna, Philip Dueppers, Sandro Lepidi, Marco Paolo Donadini

“…Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a pathological condition that develops when a thrombus forms within the deep venous system. Typically, it involves the lower limbs and, less frequently, the upper extremities or other unusual districts such as cerebral or splanchnic veins. …”
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An evidence-based tailored eHealth patient education tool for patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial by Chong Li, Chuanmei Zhu, Kangping Song, Xiaona Xiang, Xiaoyi Wang, Jing Hu, Zhao Li, Yi Deng, Daoxin Jiang, Lixin Guo, Ting Ren, Luwen Zhu, Haibo Ai, Shaojun Zhang, Zhongliang Liu, Yonghong Yang, Siyi Zhu, Chengqi He

“…Conclusion Patients educated using an evidence-based eHealth education tool showed significant improvements in knowledge and were more likely to achieve an adequately informed status. The evidence-based eHealth tool could offer a low-cost, effective educational device.…”
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Efficacy of Intravenous Ibuprofen and Paracetamol on Postoperative Pain and Tramadol Consumption After Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind Clinic... by Muhittin CALIM, Serdar YESILTAS, Mustafa GUNAY, Ismail SUMER, Sedat AKBAS

“…These patients were then randomly assigned in a double-blind manner to two groups: one receiving paracetamol (n=32), and the other receiving ibuprofen (n=32). Demographic information, visual analog scale (VAS) and GSS data, hemodynamics, tramadol consumption, and tramadol-related side effects were recorded. …”
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Association of a multiplex immune marker panel with incident cognitive impairment and dementia: The Northern Manhattan Study by Mohammad Abdurrehman Sheikh, Michelle P. Moon, Clinton B. Wright, Jose Gutierrez, Minghua Liu, Tatjana Rundek, Ken Cheung, Mady Hornig, Mitchell S.V. Elkind

“…Objective: To determine whether a panel of immune markers adds significant information to known correlates of risk of dementia and cognitive impairment. …”
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The effectiveness analysis of traditional and new landscape indexes in indicating flood risk of watersheds from the perspective of source-sink landscapes: A case study of Changsha,... by Lingxuan Zhang, Sheng Jiao, Jie Lu

“…These results have significant implications for enhancing urban disaster resilience and informing planning efforts. Furthermore, they can serve as a reference for flood risk management in other regions with similar conditions.…”
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Relevance of tumor boards for the inclusion of patients in oncological clinical trials by Hendrik Dapper, Maurice Dantes, Peter Herschbach, Hana Algül, Volker Heinemann

“…To increase the enrollment of patients in oncological therapy trials, structural measures such as the central use of trial administration and MTB software in addition to standardized tumor board discussions must be established to ensure a seamless flow of information about actual recruiting trials and the current status of trial participation of patients.…”
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Health and tuberculosis systems resilience, the role of the private sector and pandemic preparedness: insights from a cross-country qualitative study with policy-makers in India, I... by Madhukar Pai, Poshan Thapa, Charity Oga-Omenka, Angelina Sassi, Vijayashree Yellappa, Petra Heitkamp, Bony Wiem Lestari, Surbhi Sheokand, Nathaly Aguilera Vasquez, Laura Jane Brubacher, Bolanle Olusola-Faleye, Joel Shyam Klinton

“…Data were analysed thematically using a hybrid inductive-deductive approach, informed by Haldane et al’s Determinants of Health Systems Resilience Framework.Results Policy-makers highlighted the crucial role of intersectoral collaboration, effective governance, innovative financing strategies, health workforce reallocation and technological advancements such as virtual consultations and mHealth in strengthening TB service delivery amid the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Annual change in the distribution and landscape health of mangrove ecosystems in China from 2016 to 2023 with Sentinel imagery by Yuchao Sun, Mingzhen Ye, Bin Ai, Zhenlin Lai, Jun Zhao, Zhuokai Jian, Xinyan Qi

“…Acquiring reliable and up-to-date information of mangroves is crucial to support their conservation and sustainable blue carbon development. …”
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Lidar estimates of birch pollen number, mass, and CCN-related concentrations by M. Filioglou, P. Tiitta, P. Tiitta, X. Shang, A. Leskinen, P. Ahola, S. Pätsi, A. Saarto, V. Vakkari, V. Vakkari, U. Isopahkala, M. Komppula

“…In turn, this demonstrates the potential of ground-based lidars such as a ceilometer network with the polarization capacity to document large-scale birch pollen outbursts in detail and thus to provide valuable information for climate, cloud, and air quality modeling efforts, elucidating the role of pollen within the atmospheric system.…”
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Imputation of missing land carbon sequestration data in the AR6 Scenarios Database by R. Prütz, R. Prütz, R. Prütz, R. Prütz, S. Fuss, S. Fuss, S. Fuss, J. Rogelj, J. Rogelj, J. Rogelj

“…In its current version, many scenarios in the database lack information about the level of anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span>) removal via land sinks, as net-negative CO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span> emissions and gross removals on land are not always separated and are not consistently reported across models. …”
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