Comparison of Robot-Assisted, Laparoscopic, and Open Radical Prostatectomy Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis from KSER Update Series by Do Kyung Kim, Young Joon Moon, Doo Yong Chung, Hae Do Jung, Seung Hyun Jeon, Seok Ho Kang, Sunghyun Paick, Joo Yong Lee

“…<i>Results</i>: A total of 80 studies were finally included in the present study. Biochemical recurrence (BCR) rates were lower for RARP than for ORP (RR 0.713, 95% CrI 0.587–0.869) and LRP (RR 0.672, 95% CrI 0.505–0.895). …”
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Identification and verification of autophagy-related gene signatures and their association with immune infiltration and drug responsiveness in epilepsy by Han-han He, Xiao-ge Zhang, Fen-fang Chen

“…Furthermore, the expression level of hub ARDEGs were detected in patients treated with different epilepsy monotherapies to explore the role of autophagy in the responsiveness of antiepileptic drug therapy. Finally, the expression level of hub ARDEGs were further validated in hippocampus of GSE256068 to enhance the reliability of the results.ResultsTwenty ARDEGs in epilepsy were screened out by integrating DEGs and WGCNA analysis. …”
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The Effect of Resistance Strength Training on Muscle Cross Education: A Meta analysis by Yuan Hao Dong, Jiong Luo

“…Result: 1)After 4 rounds of exclusion, 7 articles were finally included with a total sample size of 257 people; 2) Cross education intervention under resistance strength training can significantly enhance the strength of the quadriceps muscle in adults, with better results than the control group. …”
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Causal Associations Between Sarcopenia and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus by Huang Y, Zhao S, Hong J, Shen L, Wang Z, Wang D

“…Second, in the reverse MR analysis, we assessed whether GDM influenced sarcopenia-related traits. Finally, sensitivity analysis was conducted to assess the robustness of the MR analysis.Results: Forward MR analysis revealed that appendicular lean mass (odds ratio [OR] = 1.2182, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.1397– 1.3021, P < 0.0001), right-hand grip strength (OR= 1.4194, 95% CI: 1.0773– 1.8701, P= 0.0128), left-hand grip strength (OR= 1.6064, 95% CI: 1.2829– 2.0115, P < 0.0001), and usual walking pace (OR= 3.3676, 95% CI: 1.8769– 6.0423, P < 0.0001) were associated with an increased risk of GDM. …”
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Evaluating sowing uniformity in hybrid rice using image processing and the OEW-YOLOv8n network by Zehua Li, Zehua Li, Yihui Pan, Xu Ma, Yongjun Lin, Xicheng Wang, Hongwei Li

“…Compared to the advanced object detection algorithms such as Faster-RCNN, SSD, YOLOv4, YOLOv5s YOLOv7-tiny, and YOLOv10s, the mAP of the new network increased by 5.2%, 7.8%, 4.9%, 2.8% 2.9%, and 3.3%, respectively. Finally, the actual evaluation experiment showed that the test error is from −2.43% to 2.92%, indicating that the improved network demonstrates excellent estimation accuracy. …”
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Exploring Chronic Pain in Hemodialysis Patients: An Observational Study Based on the New IASP Classification for ICD-11 by Vittorio Schweiger, Martina Cacciapuoti, Marta Nizzero, Salvatore Simari, Gianmarco Lombardi, Leonardo Gottin, Lisa Stefani, Alvise Martini, Giustino Varrassi, Gabriele Finco, Enrico Polati, Giovanni Gambaro

“…Our study highlights some limitations of the last IASP ICD-11 classification, especially the lack of specific items for some pain features that are very frequent in hemodialysis patients, and not only in that population. Finally, this study underlines the importance of mutual collaboration between pain physicians and nephrologists for the well-being of patients of high clinical complexity, such as those undergoing chronic hemodialysis.…”
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Integrative hydrologic modelling of soil and water conservation strategies: a SWAT-based evaluation of environmental resilience in the Merguellil watershed, Tunisia by Taoufik Hermassi, Fathia Jarray, Waad Tlili, Issam Achour, Mohamed Mechergui

“…Six sub-watersheds were categorized from moderate to severe sediment severity classes and pinpointed as soil erosion hotspots, requiring immediate intervention. Finally, the study underscores the vital role of SWC techniques in mitigating surface runoff, reducing soil erosion, and enhancing groundwater recharge in the semi-arid Merguellil watershed. …”
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Clinical Characteristics and Nomogram for Predicting Mortality in Patients with Postoperative Bloodstream Infection in Surgical Intensive Care Unit by Zengli Xiao, Yao Sun, Huiying Zhao, Youzhong An

“…A total of 198 patients and 308 pathogens were finally enrolled. The mean age of patients with PBSI was 64.38 ± 16.22 (range 18–90) years, and 56.1% were male. …”
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Study on Micro Displacement Mechanism of Hydraulic Fracturing by Oil Displacement Agent at High Pressure by Fengjiao Wang, Xu Wang, Yikun Liu, Qingjun Deng, Jianan Hu, Yingbo Lv

“…Moreover, the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) tests of cores were carried out to observe and analyze changes in pore-throat size and connectivity, mineral particle accumulation, and cementation before and after hydraulic fracturing by an oil displacement agent at high pressure. Finally, core wettability tests were conducted to discuss and analyze the rule of core wettability change in hydraulic fracturing by an oil displacement agent at high pressure, and its mechanism of wettability changes. …”
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Hsa-miR-105-1 Regulates Cisplatin-Resistance in Ovarian Carcinoma Cells by Targeting ANXA9 by Xinxin Kou, Hui Ding, Lei Li, Hongtu Chao

“…Moreover, treatment with Hsa-miR-105-1 mimics inhibited ANXA9 expression, which further increased the levels of P53, P21, and Bax expression and decreased the levels of E2F1 and Bcl-2 expression, finally resulting in an increased sensitivity to cisplatin in cisplatin-resistant OC cells. …”
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Influence of Chamber Geometrical Parameters on Suppressing Explosion Propagation by Zhuo Yan, Shengli Guo, Shujie Yuan, Chaomin Mu

“…When the chamber length increases to 0.8 m, the overpressure at the chamber outlet is attenuated by −14.16%, indicating that the chamber is not able to suppress the propagation of explosion shockwave. Finally, a numerical simulation of the propagation process of a methane-air mixture and explosion flames in different chambers was performed to analyse the effect of chamber geometrical parameters on explosion suppression effect.…”
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Reverse Active Modification Method of Tooth Profile for RV Reducer Cycloidal Gear by Xiaotao An, Tianxing Li, Chunrong Xing, Guofeng Wang, Meng Tian

“…></graphic></alternatives></inline-formula> of the parabolic modification method are taken as the modification variables of the tooth profile, and the mathematical model of the reverse modification of the tooth profile is established with the minimum transmission error as the objective function. Finally, the accuracy of the RV transmission is satisfied, the best tooth profile is obtained. …”
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LncRNAs in serum-derived extracellular vesicles are potential biomarker and correlated with immune infiltration in gastric cancer by Juan Ding, Yunyan Teng, Rongshu Cui, Jin Liu, Ke Xiao, Zhaogang Dong, Yi Zhang, Xiaofei Xu

“…Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses confirmed that linc-ROR was the only independent prognostic factor for GC. Finally, the lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA network showed that three lncRNAs were predicted to interact with 15 miRNAs and 69 mRNAs. …”
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The anticancer properties, cell-cycle cytotoxicity and apoptosis of cissus rotundifolia, trema orientalis, and buddleja polystachya with ocular applications by Ali Hendi Alghamdi, Aimun A.E. Ahmed, Mahadi bashir, Haidar abdalgadir, Asaad khalid, Ashraf N. Abdalla, Mohamed E. elzubier, Riyad almaimani, Bassem refaat, Khalid alzahrani, Saleh MS. alghamdi, Sheraz gul

“…Additionally, a clonogenic assay was performed to measure tumor cell survival and subsequent proliferative capacity after drug exposure was conducted for the most active extract(s) and finally western blotting was used to determine the expression change of the two selected proteins (survivin and CCND1) in order to determine the exact mechanistic features of the most promising plant extract. …”
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Meteorological Anomalies During Earthquake Preparation: A Case Study for the 1995 Kobe Earthquake (M = 7.3) Based on Statistical and Machine Learning-Based Analyses by Masashi Hayakawa, Shinji Hirooka, Koichiro Michimoto, Stelios M. Potirakis, Yasuhide Hobara

“…The combination of these analysis results elucidates that the meteorological anomalies on 10 January 1995 are considered to be a notable precursor to the EQ. Finally, we suggest a joint examination of our two meteorological quantities for their potential use in real short-term EQ prediction, as well as in the future lithosphere–atmosphere–ionosphere coupling (LAIC) studies as the information from the bottom part of LAIC.…”
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Employment status and information needs of patients with breast cancer: a multicentre cross-sectional study of first oncology consultations by Lidia Del Piccolo, Maria Angela Mazzi, Cinzia Perlini, Giuseppe Deledda, Alberto Ghilardi, Chiara Buizza, Alessandro Bottacini, Claudia Goss

“…Employed women asked more questions concerning disease prognosis (0.7 vs 0.4 and 0.6; F=3.5; p=0.03), prevention (1.4 vs 0.6 and 0.7; F=10.7; p&lt;0.01), illness management (7.2 vs 6 and 5.4; F=3.8; p=0.02) and social functioning (37% vs 18% and 20%; χ2=14.3; p&lt;0.01) compared with the other two groups. Finally, they attended more frequently the consultation alone (37% vs 18% and 25%; χ2=10.90, p&lt;0.01), were younger (50 vs 58 and 67 years; F=63.8; p&lt;0.01) and with a higher level of education (77% vs 27% and 45%; χ2=68.2; p&lt;0.01).Conclusions Employment status is related to the type of questions asked during the first consultation. …”
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Nodulation, Growth, and Yield of Soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill) as Affected by Bio-, Organic, and Inorganic NPSB Fertilizers, and Lime in Assosa Zone, Western Ethiopia by Abiyot Abeje, Getachew Alemayehu, Tesfaye Feyisa

“…Across all treatments, the grain yield of soybean was increased in the second year, while it was lowest in the first year at both locations. Finally, the interaction of SB12 + MAR1495, 10 t·ha−1 fresh cattle manure, without lime, and NPSB at 19-46-7-0.1 increased the grain yield of soybean in both Assosa and Bambassi districts and should be adopted appropriately to enhance the productivity of soybean in the areas and similar agroecologies, while the interaction effect of SB12 + MAR1495, 10 t ha−1 FCM, 5 t·ha−1 lime, and NPSB at 19-46-7-0.1 improved soil physicochemical properties in both the districts and similar agroecologies.…”
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Response mechanism of water status and photosynthetic characteristics of Cotoneaster multiflorus under drought stress and rehydrated conditions by Qiu-liang Huang, Miao-miao Zhang, Chang-shun Li, Chang-shun Li, Bo-yang Li, Sheng-lan Zhuo, Yu-shan Yang, Yu-da Chen, An-na Zhong, Hao-yang Liu, Wen-feng Lai, Zhen-bei Huang, Ming-hui Cao, Zong-sheng Yuan, Guo-fang Zhang

“…Nocturnal sap flow and nocturnal water refilling were very important for C. multiflorus to maintain its own water balance in response to drought stress. Finally, C. multiflorus will strengthen the drought defense mechanism by gene regulation of various metabolisms, such as promoting stomatal closure, reducing transpiration water loss, and vigorously regulating water balance. …”
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Behaviour of TiC Particles on the Co50-Based Coatings by Laser Cladding: Morphological Characteristics and Growth Mechanism by Nga Thi-Hong Pham, Van-Thuc Nguyen

“…From the bottom of this coating to the surface, the particle size of the undermelted TiC shows a clear gradient change. Finally, the 30% TiC+Co50 coating does not have in situ TiC, and there is no obvious gradient change in the particle size of undermelted TiC. …”
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Integrating traditional biomarkers and emerging predictors to assess neoadjuvant chemotherapy efficacy in breast cancer: a multifactorial analysis of Ki-67, CDK4, EGFR, TILs and ct... by Tianzhao Du, Ye Yuan, Shulan Sun, Zhichao Gao, Xiaoshuai Li

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to analyse the correlation between the expression of cell proliferation-associated antigen (Ki-67), cell cycle protein-dependent kinase 4 (CDK4), epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) and circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) with the outcome and prognosis of patients with breast cancer (BC) undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT). …”
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