SkelETT—Skeleton-to-Emotion Transfer Transformer by Pedro Victor Vieira Paiva, Josue Junior Guimaraes Ramos, Marina Gavrilova, Marco Antonio Garcia de Carvalho

“…Human skeletons, derived from depth sensors or pose estimation algorithms, offer an alternative for facial expression, including valuable spatial and temporal cues. …”
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Vitamin D supplementation during intensive care unit stay is associated with improved outcomes in critically Ill patients with sepsis: a cohort study by Caifeng Li, Ke Zhao, Qian Ren, Lin Chen, Ying Zhang, Guolin Wang, Keliang Xie

“…Additionally, vitamin D supplementation was associated with decreased ICU mortality (OR, 0.37; 95% CI, 0.29-0.48; p < 0.001) and reduced in-hospital mortality (OR, 0.57; 95% CI, 0.48-0.68; p < 0.001). Sensitivity analysis using the unmatched cohort confirmed these findings (HR, 0.57; 95% CI, 0.43-0.76; p < 0.001).ConclusionsVitamin D supplementation may reduce mortality in critically ill patients with sepsis. …”
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Uncertainty quantification in multi-parametric MRI-based meningioma radiotherapy target segmentation by Lana Wang, Zhenyu Yang, Zhenyu Yang, Dominic LaBella, Zachary Reitman, John Ginn, Jingtong Zhao, Justus Adamson, Kyle Lafata, Kyle Lafata, Kyle Lafata, Evan Calabrese, John Kirkpatrick, Chunhao Wang

“…Regarding segmentation performance, SPU-Net demonstrated comparable results to a traditional U-Net in sensitivity (0.758 vs. 0.746), Dice similarity coefficient (0.760 vs. 0.742), reduced mean Hausdorff distance (mHD) (0.612 cm vs 0.744 cm), and reduced 95% Hausdorff distance (HD95) (2.682 cm vs 2.912 cm). …”
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Implementation of stroke protocol: Insights from a tertiary care facility in urban India by Neha Sharma, Shweta Tyagi, Nitin Jain, Rajnish Kumar, Govind Prakas, Nitisha Goyal

“…Conclusion: Acute stroke is a time-sensitive emergency where early thrombolysis can significantly reduce both morbidity and mortality. …”
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Biochar Application and Mowing Independently and Interactively Influence Soil Enzyme Activity and Carbon Sequestration in Karst and Red Soils in Southern China by Wenjia Luo, Daniel F. Petticord, Shiwen Zhu, Shaowu Zhu, Yuanlong Wu, Xun Yi, Xinyue Wang, Yili Guo, Xuxin Song

“…These findings offer valuable theoretical guidance for developing sustainable land management in sensitive ecosystems.…”
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Total immunoglobulin E levels in induced sputum reflect asthma control status by Wenhui Chen, Xiaofang Liu, Xiujuan Yao, Yanghe Hao, Zhuo Zhou, Chengshuo Wang, Ming Wang, Luo Zhang

“…Abstract Background Most patients with severe asthma are sensitized to at least one allergen. Whether local immunoglobulin E (IgE) in induced sputum reflects asthma control status has not been investigated. …”
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Chinese burden of depressive disorders from 1990 to 2021 and prediction for 2030: analysis of data from the global burden of disease study 2021 by Na Yan, Caochen Zhang, Yihan Wang, Yuhao Wang, Yunjiao Luo, Yingxue Wang, Blen Dereje Shiferaw, Louisa Esi Mackay, Jingjing Wang, Jie Tang, Qingzhi Wang, Xiuyin Gao, Wei Wang

“…Considering the large population, the increasing fewer children, and the aging trend, as well as the possible long-term effects of COVID-19 on human psychological burden, more sex-age-sensitive social healthcare programs should be considered in the future to minimize the burden of depressive disorders in China.…”
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Fedratinib combined with ropeginterferon alfa-2b in patients with myelofibrosis (FEDORA): study protocol for a multicentre, open-label, Bayesian phase II trial by Graham McIlroy, Charlotte Gaskell, Aimee Jackson, Emily Yafai, Rachel Tasker, Catherine Thomas, Sonia Fox, Rebecca Boucher, Fitsum Ghebretinsea, Claire Harrison, Adam J. Mead, Mary Frances McMullin

“…Combining a JAK2 inhibitor with an interferon may be synergistic, as haematopoietic cells are activated from quiescence (a typical kinase resistance mechanism) rendering them more sensitive to inhibition. Ropeginterferon alfa-2b is a next generation pegylated interferon-α-2b with high tolerability and clinical activity in patients with MF, however, evidence of tolerability and activity in combination with fedratinib is lacking in this setting. …”
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Anthropometric measurements as markers of elevated blood pressure among Portuguese children and adolescents by Edmar Mendes, Paulo Farinatti, Alynne Andaki, Susana Vale, Andreia Pizarro, Maria Paula Santos, Clarice Martins, Jorge Mota

“…BMI cut-off values were established to balance sensitivity (SE) and specificity (SP): Preschoolers—girls: BMI > 16.42 kg/m2 (SE = 71.28%, SP = 46.52%); boys: BMI > 18.25 kg/m2 (SE = 30.2%, SP = 85.30%); Primary-schoolers—girls: BMI > 20.67 kg/m2 (SE = 39.02%, SP = 91.45%); boys: BMI > 17.61 kg/m2 (SE = 67.50%, SP = 71.43%); Middle-schoolers—girls: BMI > 24.01 kg/m2 (SE = 36.26%, SP = 88.30); boys: BMI > 20.04 kg/m2 (SE = 65.17%, SP = 64.62%); High-schoolers—girls: BMI > 22.77 kg/m2 (SE = 56.52%, SP = 69.62); boys: BMI > 21.09 kg/m2 (SE = 71.20%, SP = 63.20%). …”
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Unlocking the Potential of Receptor-Based Approaches in Diabetes Treatment by Mohsina Patwekar, Faheem Patwekar, J. Pavan Kumar, P. Dharani Prasad, Nazia Malik, A. Venkata Badarinath, Prashanth Parupathi, Konatham Teja Kumar Reddy, Selvaraja Elumalai, Zainul Abedeen Ab Samad

“…Additionally, G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) agonists and adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activators are emerging as potential medicines to improve insulin sensitivity, glucose uptake, and insulin signaling pathways. …”
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The Utility of Neuromotor Retraining to Augment Manual Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation in a Patient with Post-Concussion Syndrome: A Case Report by Andrew Teare-Ketter, Alyssa LaForme Fiss, Jeffrey Ebert

“…Manual therapy was used to restore cervical spine ROM, vestibular rehabilitation was utilized to improve gaze stability and visual motion sensitivity, and neuromotor retraining was implemented to improve postural stability and sensory integration. …”
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Imaging Flow Cytometric Identification of Chromosomal Defects in Paediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia by Ana P. A. Simpson, Carly E. George, Henry Y. L. Hui, Ravi Doddi, Rishi S. Kotecha, Kathy A. Fuller, Wendy N. Erber

“…In this proof-of-principle study of 39 cases, this sensitive and specific semi-automated high-throughput imaging flow cytometric immuno-flowFISH method has been able to show that alterations in ploidy and <i>ETV6::RUNX1</i> could be detected in the 39 cases of paediatric ALL. …”
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Distinct dynamic regulation of pectoralis muscle metabolomics by insulin and the promotion of glucose-lipid metabolism with extended duration by Xiangli Zhang, Pengfei Du, Ziyang Wang, Yao Zhu, Xuemeng Si, Wen Chen, Yanqun Huang

“…While skeletal muscle is the primary insulin-sensitive tissue in mammals, the effects of insulin on chicken skeletal muscle remain unclear. …”
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Randomized clinical trial: the effects of mirtazapine in functional dyspepsia patients by Lina Cao, Gaozhong Li, Jingmei Cao, Fuxin Li, Wei Han

“…Mirtazapine group also showed significant weight gain and decreased visceral sensitivity index score. Conclusion: Compared with control group, 8-week administration of mirtazapine significantly improved the overall severity of symptoms of dyspepsia (such as individual symptoms of postprandial fullness, early satiation, nausea, and vomiting), gastrointestinal-specific anxiety, quality of life, and increased weight in FD patients. …”
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DArTseq-based silicoDArT and SNP markers reveal the genetic diversity and population structure of Kenyan cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) landraces. by Dennis Wamalabe Mukhebi, Pauline Wambui Gachanja, Diana Jepkoech Karan, Brenda Muthoni Kamau, Pauline Wangeci King'ori, Bicko Steve Juma, Wilton Mwema Mbinda

“…Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) is an important tree grown worldwide for its edible fruits, nuts and other products of industrial applications. The ecologically sensitive cashew-growing region in coastal Kenya is significantly affected by rising temperatures, droughts, floods, and shifting rainfall patterns. …”
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Water-Based Supplementation Technology for Grazing Cattle in the Tropics: A Large-Scale Commercial Case Study by Eliéder Prates Romanzini, Vivienne McCollum, Sarah Mcilveen, Evandro Maia Ferreira, William Luiz de Souza, Marcelo Augusto Oliveira Castro, Priscila Arrigucci Bernardes, Ryan J. Batley, Mark G. Trotter, Diogo Fleury Azevedo Costa

“…Additionally, 24 steers were equipped with on-animal sensors with GPS to monitor behavioral changes. The results indicate that despite the potential reduction in water intake (Control and Green: 948.1 and 973.5 L/d, respectively, versus 547.5 L/d for Blue), there were no negative effects on growth (mean average daily gain of 1.32 kg/d) or animal behaviors. …”
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Is the convergence insufficiency symptom survey applicable to elderly individuals? by Saeid Abdi, Haleh Kangari, Saeed Rahmani, Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban, Zahra Kamary Rad

“…Effective discrimination was achieved with a score greater than 15, yielding a sensitivity of 72%, a specificity of 69%, and an Area Under the Curve (AUC) of 0.813. …”
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A Multivariate prediction model for amlodipine therapeutic efficacy in pediatric primary hypertension by Yao Lin, Hui Wang, Yaqi Li, Yang Liu, Yanyan Liu, Hongwei Zhang, Yanjun Deng, Lin Shi

“…Compared to the baseline model, the full model with the four variables had a good calibration with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.967 (95% CI: 0.945-0.990), yielding a sensitivity and a specificity of 91.0% and 92.1%, respectively; the clinical decision curve showed a positive net benefit. …”
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Augmented Reality Navigation System Enhances the Accuracy of Spinal Surgery Pedicle Screw Placement: A Randomized, Multicenter, Parallel‐Controlled Clinical Trial by Yichao Ma, Jiangpeng Wu, Yanlong Dong, Hongmei Tang, Xiaojun Ma

“…Results In the full analysis set (FAS) analysis, the difference in the excellent and good rates of screw placement (experimental group − control group) and 95% confidence interval was 6.3% [3.0%–9.8%], with a p value of 0.0003 for the superiority test. In the FAS sensitivity analysis, the success rate was 98.0% (344 out of 351) in the experimental group and 91.7% (319 out of 348) in the control group, with a difference and 95% confidence interval of 6.3% [2.9% and 9.8%, respectively]. …”
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The MyLungHealth study protocol: a pragmatic patient-randomised controlled trial to evaluate a patient-centred, electronic health record-integrated intervention to enhance lung can... by Rachel Hess, Angela Fagerlin, Devin Mann, Tanner Caverly, Yue Zhang, Guilherme Del Fiol, Jorie Butler, Michael Flynn, Kensaku Kawamoto, Douglas Martin, Chelsey R Schlechter, Haojia Li, Polina Kukhareva, Christian Balbin, Elizabeth Stevens, Victoria Tiase, Kim Kaphingst, Chakravarthy Reddy, Phillip Warner, Joshua Choi, Claude Nanjo, Quyen Metzger

“…The patient data collected for this study will not be shared publicly due to the sensitive nature of the patient health information and the fact that we will not be obtaining written informed consent to allow public sharing of their data. …”
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