Impact of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and relaxation on pediatric respiratory virus hospitalizations in Southwest China: a retrospective study by Ting Gong, Fengqi He, Yongle Zhao, Shuya Lu, Daiyin Tian, Daiyin Tian

“…The significance of vaccination, hygiene practices, public health interventions and etc. was emphasized in addressing pandemics. Additionally, ongoing dynamic monitoring is essential due to the evolving epidemiology.…”
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Effects of Sewage Sludge Compost on Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Sulfur Ratios and Soil Enzyme Activities in a Long-Term Experiment by Csilla Almási, Viktória Orosz, Timea Tóth, Mostafa M. Mansour, Ibolya Demeter, István Henzsel, Zsolt Bogdányi, Tamás András Szegi, Marianna Makádi

“…We conclude that the addition of SSC could improve soil health through increasing the pH, OM, nutrient content, and microbial activity. …”
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Permafrost pore structure and its influence on microbial diversity: Insights from X-ray computed tomography by Nathan D. Blais, Joy M. O’Brien, Hannah Holland-Moritz, Lauren Farnsworth, Robyn A. Barbato, Thomas A. Douglas, Alexandra Contosta, Julie Bobyock, Erin C. Rooney, Taylor Sullivan, Jessica Gilman Ernakovich

“…For example, we found that pores in the range of 75–1000 µm are the dominant pore size class and a positive relationship between total porosity and pore connectivity. Additionally, we identified pore connectivity as a potential driver of microbial diversity and provided evidence that conditions before the formation of permafrost exert a strong legacy effect on currently observed permafrost microbial diversity. …”
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Compatibility and antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles synthesized using Lycopersicon esculentum peels by Esraa Ali, Samah H. Abu-Hussien, Esraa Hesham, Shimaa Ahmed, Habiba Mostafa, Ahmed Gamal, Salwa M. El-Sayed, Bahaa Hemdan, Ashraf Bakry, Naglaa M. Ebeed, Hesham Elhariry, Ahmed Galal, Basma T. Abd-Elhalim

“…The current study focused on the environmentally friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Lycopersicon esculentum peel. In addition to studying the intrinsic cytotoxic effectiveness of Le-AgNPs contribute to their antibacterial, and antifungal activities and the effect of nanoparticles on the integrity of their morphological behavior. …”
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Design of Command and Dispatch System for Automatic Reading of Meter Images in Substations by UAV Inspection Photos by Guanghong Deng, Liangpei Lin, Baihao Lin, Wenlong Jing, Xiaodan Zhao, Yong Li, Rui Yang, Shidun Xie, Pengfeng Wei

“…In order to solve the problem of inaccurate pointer meter readings, to begin with, the segmented image is corroded; in addition, the circular dial area is flattened into a rectangular area by concentric circle sampling method. …”
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The Positive Regulatory Effect of DBT on Lipid Metabolism in Postpartum Dairy Cows by Zheng Zhou, Kang Yong, Zhengzhong Luo, Zhenlong Du, Tao Zhou, Xiaoping Li, Xueping Yao, Liuhong Shen, Shumin Yu, Yixin Huang, Suizhong Cao

“…Results: Our research shows that, in dairy cows 7 days postpartum, DBT significantly reduced serum 3-hydroxybutyric acid (BHB) concentrations and the number of cows with BHB concentrations ≥ 1 mmol/L. Additionally, DBT increased serum total cholesterol contents at both 7 and 14 days postpartum. …”
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Associations of fasting plasma glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin levels at less than 24 weeks of gestation with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: the BOSHI study by Seiya Izumi, Noriyuki Iwama, Hirotaka Hamada, Taku Obara, Mami Ishikuro, Michihiro Satoh, Takahisa Murakami, Masatoshi Saito, Takayoshi Ohkubo, Takashi Sugiyama, Shinichi Kuriyama, Nobuo Yaegashi, Kazuhiko Hoshi, Yutaka Imai, Hirohito Metoki, the BOSHI Study Group

“…When FPG and HbA1c were included in the model separately, quartile 4 (Q4) of FPG (87–125 mg/dL) and HbA1c (5.2–6.3% [33–45 mmol/mol]) levels had higher odds of HDP than quartile 1. The odds ratios (ORs) were 1.334 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.002–1.775) for Q4 of FPG and 1.405 (95% CI: 1.051–1.878) for Q4 of HbA1c. …”
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Identification of novel autoantibodies in Sjögren’s disease by Fiona Engelke, Petra Budde, Salvatore De Vita, Thomas Dörner, Diana Ernst, Jan Gras, Harald Heidecke, Annika Loredana Kilian, Katja Kniesch, Ann-Sophie Lindemann, Luca Quartuccio, Jacob Ritter, Kai Schulze-Forster, Benjamin Seeliger, Hans-Dieter Zucht, Torsten Witte

“…We have developed a three and five marker panel for the detection of Ro/SSA negative patients, consisting of anti-FNBP4, anti-SNRPC, anti-CCL4, anti-M3 and anti-KDM6B, which had a sensitivity of up to 46% with a specificity of 95% (SjD vs. …”
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Assessment of vitamin D status in obese and non-obese patients: A case-control study by Salma Derbel, Lamiae Zarraa, Imane Assarrar, Nisrine Bouichrat, Siham Rouf, Hanane Latrech

“…In addition, the correlation between vitamin D, blood pressure, and body mass index was significant (p = 0.004) as well as between vitamin D and triglycerides (p = 0.015) and cholesterol (p = 0.014). …”
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Newly identified c-di-GMP pathway putative EAL domain gene STM0343 regulates stress resistance and virulence in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium by Kaifeng Chen, Lili Li, Nanwei Wang, Zhouping Zhou, Peng Pan, Chenggang Xu, Dage Sun, Jiayi Li, Changzhi Dai, Dai Kuang, Ming Liao, Jianmin Zhang

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How do leaf functional traits influence above-ground tree carbon in tropical hill forests of Bangladesh? by Ariful Khan, Md Rezaul Karim, Mohammed A.S. Arfin-Khan, Md. Shamim Reza Saimun, Fahmida Sultana, Sharif A. Mukul

“…., specific leaf area (SLA), leaf dry matter content (LDMC), leaf width, and leaf thickness—on above-ground tree carbon (AGTC) stocks in two forest protected areas (PA) in northeast Bangladesh: Khadimnagar National Park (KNP) and Rema Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary (RKWS). …”
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Multi-omics analysis reveals the interplay between intratumoral bacteria and glioma by Ting Li, Zhanyi Zhao, Meichang Peng, Lu Zhang, Cheng Wang, Feiyang Luo, Meiqin Zeng, Kaijian Sun, Zhencheng Fang, Yunhao Luo, Yugu Xie, Cui Lv, Jiaxuan Wang, Jian-Dong Huang, Hongwei Zhou, Haitao Sun

“…Further mediation analysis suggested that the intratumoral microbiome may affect the expression of neuron-related genes through bacteria-associated metabolites. In addition, both in vivo and in vitro models of glioma show that Fusobacterium nucleatum promotes glioma proliferation and upregulates CCL2, CXCL1, and CXCL2 levels. …”
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Global insights into MRSA bacteremia: a bibliometric analysis and future outlook by Jia-Yi Lin, Jia-Yi Lin, Jia-Kai Lai, Jia-Kai Lai, Jian-Yi Chen, Jian-Yi Chen, Jia-Yu Cai, Jia-Yu Cai, Zhan-Dong Yang, Zhan-Dong Yang, Liu-Qingqing Yang, Liu-Qingqing Yang, Liu-Qingqing Yang, Ze-Tao Zheng, Ze-Tao Zheng, Xu-Guang Guo, Xu-Guang Guo, Xu-Guang Guo

“…Key trends in the research include MRSA’s antibiotic resistance mechanisms, the application of new diagnostic technologies, and the impact of COVID-19 on MRSA studies. Additionally, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are increasingly applied in MRSA diagnosis and treatment, and phage therapy and vaccine development have become future research hotspots.ConclusionMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus BSIs remain a major global public health challenge, especially with the increasing severity of antibiotic resistance. …”
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Rapeseed Supports Hairy Vetch in Intercropping, Enhancing Root and Stem Morphology, Nitrogen Metabolism, Photosynthesis, and Forage Yield by Jianli Ji, Zongkai Wang, Pan Gao, Xiaoqiang Tan, Xianling Wang, Jie Kuai, Jing Wang, Zhenghua Xu, Bo Wang, Guangsheng Zhou, Jie Zhao

“…It also improved stem anatomical traits, including the cortex area (58.8–80.7%), cortex thickness (25.1–38.3%), number of vascular bundles (18.0–37.3%), vascular bundle length (17.8–18.4%), vascular bundle perimeter (6.7–18.7%), vascular bundle area (34.6–63.9%), and stem breaking strength (25.7–76.6%). Additionally, intercropping optimized vertical canopy light interception, reduced the activity of antioxidant enzymes (CAT, POD, SOD) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation, and enhanced the activities of glutamine synthetase and nitrate reductase, stomatal traits, and photosynthetic rates in the leaves of both crops. …”
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Right ventricular–pulmonary artery coupling in cardiac resynchronization therapy: evolution and prognosis by Jan Stassen, Xavier Galloo, Kensuke Hirasawa, Surenjav Chimed, Nina Ajmone Marsan, Victoria Delgado, Pieter van derBijl, Jeroen J. Bax

“…On multivariable analysis, TAPSE/PASP ratio <0.45 mm/mmHg (hazard ratio 1.437; 95% confidence interval: 1.145–1.805; P = 0.002) was independently associated with all‐cause mortality, whereas TAPSE <17 mm (hazard ratio 1.237; 95% confidence interval: 0.990–1.546; P = 0.061) was not. In addition, no improvement of the TAPSE/PASP ratio after CRT implantation was independently associated with worse survival. …”
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Low transthyretin is associated with the poor prognosis of colorectal cancer by Zhe Zhang, Zhe Zhang, Zhe Zhang, Chenhao Hu, Chenhao Hu, Chenhao Hu, Feiyu Shi, Feiyu Shi, Feiyu Shi, Lei Zhang, Lei Zhang, Lei Zhang, Ya Wang, Ya Wang, Yujie Zhang, Yujie Zhang, Yujie Zhang, Xiaojiang Zhang, Xiaojiang Zhang, Xiaojiang Zhang, Junjun She, Junjun She, Junjun She

“…Nomograms were then developed to predict CSS. Furthermore, an additional cohort of 377 CRC patients enrolled between January 2014 and December 2015 was included as an external validation.ResultsBased on the optimal cut-off value of 121.3 mg/L, we divided the patients into the TTR-lower group (&lt;121.3 mg/L) and the TTR-higher group (≥121.3 mg/L). …”
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Glycated Serum Protein Genetics and Pleiotropy with Cardiometabolic Risk Factors by Matthew P. Johnson, Ryan Keyho, Nicholas B. Blackburn, Sandra Laston, Satish Kumar, Juan Peralta, Suman S. Thapa, Bradford Towne, Janardan Subedi, John Blangero, Sarah Williams-Blangero

“…We also performed quantitative bivariate analyses to assess the relationship between GSP or %GA and several cardiometabolic traits. Additive genetic effects significantly influence variation in GSP and %GA levels (p values: 1.15×10−5 and 3.39×10−5, respectively). …”
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Combining UAV Remote Sensing with Ensemble Learning to Monitor Leaf Nitrogen Content in Custard Apple (<i>Annona squamosa</i> L.) by Xiangtai Jiang, Lutao Gao, Xingang Xu, Wenbiao Wu, Guijun Yang, Yang Meng, Haikuan Feng, Yafeng Li, Hanyu Xue, Tianen Chen

“…The significant potential of UAV-based ensemble learning techniques for tracking nitrogen nutrition in custard apple leaves is highlighted by this work. Additionally, the approaches investigated might offer insightful information and a point of reference for UAV remote sensing applications in nitrogen nutrition monitoring for other crops.…”
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Role of bilevel erector spinae with high thoracic block vs conventional unilevel block in analgesia and reduction of pain in axilla in breast cancer surgeries: a randomized control... by Walaa Y. Elsabeeny, Reham M. Fahmy, Fatma H. Elshamy, Nahla N. Shehab, Sayed M. Abed, Walid S. Taha, Mostafa A. Ibrahim, Ahmed F. Gad

“…Although the bilevel ESPB had additional merits to the unilevel ESPB in analgesic effects, both can be used effectively.…”
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Rationale and design of APOLLO: a personalized rehAbilitation PrOgram in aLLOgeneic bone marrow transplantation by Edith Pituskin, Stephen Foulkes, Rachel J. Skow, Thomas McMurtry, Calvin Kruger, Janet E. Bates, Daena Lamoureux, Joseph Brandwein, Elena Lieuw, Cynthia Wu, Nancy Zhu, Peng Wang, Daniel Sawler, Minakshi Taparia, Marlene Hamilton, Tiffany Comfort-Riddle, Tara Meyer, Gabor T. Gyenes, Ian Paterson, Carla M. Prado, Mark J. Haykowsky, Justin G. Greiner, Margaret L. McNeely, Puneeta Tandon, Richard B. Thompson

“…Adult patients scheduled for allo-BMT will receive support from exercise specialist, nursing support and dietician expertise alongside a supportive care ‘app’ with additional in-person or virtual cardiac rehabilitation support. …”
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