“You wished the ground would open and swallow you up”: Expert opinions on shame, the collective, and other cultural considerations for suicide prevention among Asian American and P... by Evan R. Polzer, Carly M. Rohs, Christe’An D. Iglesias, Joseph Mignogna, Lauren S. Krishnamurti, Ryan Holliday, Lindsey L. Monteith

“…Results Key informants discussed the heterogeneity of the AAPI population and emphasized the need to balance cultural sensitivity and cultural humility in suicide prevention with AAPI Veterans. …”
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Association between terminal pleural elastance and radiographic lung re-expansion after therapeutic thoracentesis in patients with symptomatic pleural effusion: a post-hoc analysis... by Fabien Maldonado, Michael Lester, Otis B Rickman, Lance J Roller, Sameer K Avasarala, James M Katsis, Robert J Lentz

“…Despite successful radiographic lung re-expansion, visceral pleural recoil was abnormal in 71% of subjects expandable by radiograph and 77% expandable by ultrasound. The sensitivity and positive predictive value of radiographic lung re-expansion for normal visceral pleural recoil were 44% and 24%, respectively.Conclusion Radiographic lung re-expansion by post-thoracentesis chest radiograph or thoracic ultrasound is a poor surrogate for normal terminal pleural elastance. …”
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Exploring Narrative Ability in Greek-Speaking Children with High-Functioning ASD: Associations with Memory and Attention by Vasiliki Zarokanellou, Alexandros Gryparis, Katerina Papanikolaou

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Narration is a sensitive tool for the assessment of language in children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (HF-ASD) since mild language deficits beyond the sentential level are not always noticeable through the administration of standardized language tests targeting the lexical or sentential level. …”
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Evaluation of plasma cell sorting methods in multiple myeloma patients: flow cytometry versus magnetic beads by Yu Jeong Choi, Jaeguk Choi, Yehyun Kang, Saeam Shin, Seung-Tae Lee, Jong Rak Choi

“…Abstract Background The prognosis of a plasma cell neoplasm (PCN) varies depending on the presence of genetic abnormalities. However, detecting sensitive genetic mutations poses challenges due to the heterogeneous nature of the cell population in bone marrow aspiration. …”
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Plasma Diaphanous Related Formin 1 Levels Are Associated with Altered Glucose Metabolism and Insulin Resistance in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Case Control Study by Xing Li, Mingyu Liao, Jiaqing Shao, Weixin Li, Liu Shi, Dong Wang, Juan Ni, Qiuyue Shen, Fan Yang, Guiliang Peng, Ling Zhou, Yuling Zhang, Zheng Sun, Hongting Zheng, Min Long

“…A model containing DIAPH1, BMI, FBG, and testosterone was constructed to predict the risk of PCOS, with a sensitivity of 92.0% and a specificity of 80.9%. A nomogram was constructed to facilitate clinical diagnosis. …”
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Added Value of Liver MRI in Patients Eligible for Surgical Resection or Ablation of Colorectal Liver Metastases Based on CT: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Burak Görgec, MD, Inez M. Verpalen, MD, PhD, Jasper P. Sijberden, MD, Mohammad Abu Hilal, MD, PhD, Shandra Bipat, PhD, Cornelis Verhoef, MD, PhD, Rutger-Jan Swijnenburg, MD, PhD, Marc G. Besselink, MD, MSc, PhD, Jaap Stoker, MD, PhD

“…Pooling of data found a 24.12% (95% confidence interval, 15.58%–32.65%) change in the local treatment plan based on the added findings of liver MRI following CT. Sensitivity analysis including 5 studies (268 patients) focusing on monophasic portal venous CT followed by gadoxetic acid-enhanced liver MRI with diffusion-weighted imaging showed a change of local treatment plan of 17.88% (95% confidence interval, 5.14%–30.62%). …”
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Dwarf shrub expansion and loss of lichens distinctly dominate multi-decadal changes in northern boreal understory plant communities by Tuija Maliniemi, Joonatan Lohi, Janne Alahuhta, Karoliina Huusko, Risto Virtanen

“… Northern boreal forests and treelines are particularly sensitive to the current climate change that has already resulted in increased productivity, shrub expansion and up- and northward shifts of species. …”
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Preparation of a Low-Calorie, Gluten-Free All-in-One Cake Mix, Containing Bacillus Coagulans Using Quinoa and Inulin Functionality by Khatereh Amini, Anousheh Sharifan, Babak Ghiassi Tarzi, Reza Azizinezhad

“…This study aimed to produce an “all-in-one gluten-free cakemix based on quinoa flour” for celiac patients and other gluten-sensitive people. Nine treatments were provided with quinoa flour (25, 27.5, and 30% of total formula), inulin as a prebiotic, fat replacer and natural sweetener (2.4, 3.2, and 4% of total formula). …”
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Landslide Susceptibility Mapping Using Single Machine Learning Models: A Case Study from Pithoragarh District, India by Trinh Quoc Ngo, Nguyen Duc Dam, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Mahdis Amiri, Tran Van Phong, Indra Prakash, Hiep Van Le, Hanh Bich Thi Nguyen, Binh Thai Pham

“…Standard statistical measures, namely, accuracy (ACC), specificity (SPF), sensitivity (SST), positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), Kappa, root mean square error (RMSE), and area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), were used to evaluate the performance of the models. …”
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Mechanical and Pharmacological Revascularization Strategies for Prevention of Microvascular Dysfunction in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Analysis from Index of Microc... by Ji-Hun Jang, Man-Jong Lee, Kyu-Yong Ko, Jin-Hee Park, Yong-Soo Baek, Kwon Sung-Woo, Sung-Hee Shin, Seong-Ill Woo, Dae-Hyeok Kim, Young Ju Suh, Jun Kwan, Sang-Don Park

“…The IMR was measured with a pressure sensor/thermistor-tipped guidewire immediately after primary PCI. …”
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Assessing inflammatory protein factors in inflammatory bowel Disease using multivariable mendelian randomization by Qiang Su, Yun Lu, Song He, Jiang Liang, Song Huang, Yuanli He, Zhenxiang An

“…The analysis was primarily conducted using inverse-variance weighted (IVW) methods, with MR-Egger and weighted median serving as supplementary analyses. Sensitivity analyses included Cochran’s Q test, MR-Egger intercept test, MR-PRESSO, and leave-one-out analysis.The inflammatory cytokines were subjected to additional scrutiny through the application of the Steiger test and reverse Mendelian randomization analysis. …”
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miRNA-451a and miRNA-125a Expression Levels in Ankylosing Spondylitis: Impact on Disease Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Outcomes by Dina Salem Fotoh, Rasha Ibrahim Noreldin, Mohamed Soliman Rizk, Maha Mohamed Elsabaawy, Heba Ahmed Esaily

“…Both miRNA-451a and miRNA-125a were found to be of great value as sensitive noninvasive diagnostic, prognostic, and disease burden biomarker of AS patients in Egypt with suggested further studies for future therapeutic implications.…”
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Effect of RAS mutations and related immune characteristics on the prognosis of patients with MSI-H/dMMR colorectal cancer by Yupeng Jiang, Yuyao Liu, Hong Huang, Tiantian Zhao, Zengyi Zhao, Yawen Gao

“…Abstract Purpose Microsatellite high instability/deficient mismatch repair (MSI-H/dMMR) colorectal cancer (CRC) has an active tumor microenvironment, rendering it more sensitive to immune checkpoint inhibitors. Given that studies involving patients with MSI-H colorectal cancer with RAS mutations are scarce, we explored the effect of RAS mutations on the TME in patients with MSI-H/dMMR cancer and identified potential prognostic factors. …”
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The role of diet therapy in insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome by H.B. Semenyna, T.V. Fartushok, N.V. Fartushok, N.Ya. Dumanchuk, O.M. Yurchyshyn

“…The study did not include pregnant, lactating women who took hormonal therapy and/or insulin sensitizers during the last 2 months, had liver, kidney, and heart diseases that failed local treatment of hirsutism, with congenital hyperplasia of the adrenal glands, androgen-secreting tumors, Cushing's syndrome. …”
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Intermediate risk prostate tumors contain lethal subtypes by William L. Harryman, James P. Hinton, Rafael Sainz, Jaime M. C. Gard, John M. Ryniawec, John M. Ryniawec, Gregory C. Rogers, Gregory C. Rogers, Noel A. Warfel, Noel A. Warfel, Beatrice S. Knudsen, Raymond B. Nagle, Juan J. Chipollini, Benjamin R. Lee, Belinda L. Sun, Anne E. Cress, Anne E. Cress

“…We note that even with mpMRI-guided biopsies, the sensitivity is 54% for cribriform architecture and only 37% for IDC-P. …”
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Eco‐sustainable printing of cellulosic polymeric material using bio‐colorants and bio‐crosslinkers by Faisal Ahmed, Md. Reazuddin Repon, Arnob Dhar Pranta, Md. Sayed Ragib Yasar, Md. Faisal Rakib, Ishtiak Ahmed, Toufiq Ahmed Emon, Tarakul Alam Nishat

“…This method not only lessens the environmental impact of the sector but also supports a better and more ecologically sensitive manufacturing technique. Moreover, sustainable apparel, household textiles, technical fabrics, and environmentally friendly packaging can all benefit from eco‐friendly printing using bio‐colorants and bio‐crosslinkers. …”
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The White Matter Functional Abnormalities in Patients with Transient Ischemic Attack: A Reinforcement Learning Approach by Huibin Ma, Zhou Xie, Lina Huang, Yanyan Gao, Linlin Zhan, Su Hu, Jiaxi Zhang, Qingguo Ding

“…Based on these two rs-fMRI metrics, an optimal Q-learning model was obtained with an accuracy of 82.02%, sensitivity of 85.42%, specificity of 78.05%, precision of 82.00%, and area under the curve (AUC) of 0.87. …”
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Health loss and economic burden of asthma in China: a qualitative review based on existing literature by Peng Zhang, Jiaxin Xu, Baichuan Xu, Yiyin Zhang, Yang Xie

“…Quality assessment revealed moderate overall quality, with gaps in sensitivity analyses and cost data transparency. Conclusion The health loss burden of asthma in China has significantly decreased from 1990 to 2019, with males experiencing a higher burden. …”
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Analysis of the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasound, MRI, and combined examination in benign and malignant breast tumors by Dianpei Ma, Dianpei Ma, Changliang Wang, Jie Li, Jie Li, Xiaohan Hao, Yun Zhu, Zhizhen Gao, Zhizhen Gao, Chun Liu, Changfan Luo, Yu Huang

“…The diagnostic accuracy of US, MRI, and their combined use in differentiating benign and malignant tumors was evaluated.ResultsThe combined examination demonstrated the highest area under the curve (AUC), sensitivity, and negative predictive value (NPV) (0.904, 90%, 90.4%), outperforming US (0.830, 73.3%, 78.6%) and MRI (0.897, 89.7%, 88.8%). …”
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Assessment of hypoxia status in a rat chronic liver disease model using IVIM and T1 mapping by Wenlu Dong, Longyang Xiao, Ziwei Luo, Haiyang Yu, Lili Wang, Yuanxiang Gao, Zhiming Li

“…The optimal cut-off value of T1 mapping was 941.527, and the sensitivity, specificity, and AUC were 87.5, 77.8, and 0.889 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.734–1), respectively.ConclusionIVIM and T1 Mapping are promising methods for non-invasive detection of hypoxia status in chronic liver diseases.…”
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