The Relationship Between Low-Grade Inflammation and Common Femoral Artery Intima-Media Thickness in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Son Tien Nguyen, Tuan Dinh Le, Hoa Trung Dinh, Lan Ho Thi Nguyen, Giang Thi Nguyen, Trinh Hien Vu, Thong Huy Nguyen, Thuc Luong Cong, Binh Van Nguyen, Toan Duy Nguyen, Huy Quang Nguyen, Ba Van Nguyen, Thuy Dinh Thi Thanh, Hoang Duong Huy

“…Background: Besides the observed risks in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), intima-media thickness (IMT) is a surrogate marker for early diagnosing atherosclerosis and assessing the risk of subsequent developing cardiovascular disease. Low-grade inflammation (LGI) plays an important role in the development of intima-media damage of blood vessels in diabetes. …”
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It takes two: Aberrant repair and low-grade inflammation characterize bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome after lung transplantation in serum proteomic analysis by Eline A. van der Ploeg, Alen Faiz, Greta J. Teitsma, Alejandro Sánchez Brotons, Natalia Govorukhina, Jannie M.B. Sand, Diana J. Leeming, Barbro N. Melgert, Peter Horvatovich, Janette K. Burgess, C. Tji Gan

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High-grade non-muscle invasive urothelial carcinoma in dogs and humans share specific expression of integrin α5β1 by Roberta Lucianò, Maurizio Colecchia, Maurizio Colecchia, Francesca Sanvito, Irene Locatelli, Chiara Venegoni, Alessia Di Coste, Davide Danilo Zani, Angelica Stranieri, Chiara Giudice, Antonella Rigillo, Matteo Gambini, Francesco Montorsi, Francesco Montorsi, Andrea Salonia, Andrea Salonia, Marco Moschini, Massimo Alfano

“…Given the close similarity between high-grade UC in humans and dogs, basic research in the two species and comparative data analysis could strengthen the prospects for rapid development of an improved clinical strategy for the identification and treatment of the small neoplastic lesions responsible for residual high-grade in both species.…”
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ONCOLYTIC VIROTHERAPY IN GLIOBLASTOMA TREATMENT: PROGRESS AND CHALLENGES IN CLINICAL RESEARCH (LITERATURE REVIEW) by O. I. Kit, S. N. Ignatov, E. Yu. Zlatnik, N. V. Soldatkina, E. E. Rostorguev, A. B. Sagakyants, E. S. Bondarenko, A. O. Sitkovskaya

“…Glial tumors comprise about 60 % of primary malignant brain tumors, and 70 % of them show morphological signs of high-grade cancer (High Grade Gliomas III , IV WHO 2016) [1, 2]. …”
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Prediction of Grade 4 radiation-induced lymphopenia during chemoradiation therapy for lung cancer patients: Insights from two past trials by Serena Monti, Giuseppe Palma, Ting Xu, Radhe Mohan, Zhongxing Liao, Laura Cella

“…Background and Purpose: Radiation-induced lymphopenia (RIL) is a significant side effect associated with radiation therapy (RT) with important prognostic implications. We developed and tested a normal tissue complication probability (NTCP) model for Grade 4 (G4) RIL in patients with locally advanced Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) who underwent concurrent chemotherapy and RT, analyzing data from patients enrolled in two clinical trials. …”
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Food-Grade Pickering Emulsions Stabilized by Ultrasound-Treated Foxtail Millet Prolamin: Characterization and <i>In Vitro</i> Release Behavior of Curcumin by Yu Guo, Yuewei Luo, Zhiyuan Ren, Xinpeng Zhang, Huiling Duan, Zhizong Liu, Xiaowen Wang

“…To date, extensive studies have focused on developing proteins as stabilizers to fabricate food-grade emulsions for encapsulating bioactive compounds aimed at targeted delivery. …”
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A comparative analysis of fractional model of second grade fluid subject to exponential heating: application of novel hybrid fractional derivative operator by Aziz Ur Rehman, Chen Chunxia, Muhammad Bilal Riaz, Abdon Atangana, Sun Xiange

“…For the sake of better rheology of second grade fluid, developed a fractional model by applying the new definition of Constant Proportional-Caputo hybrid derivative (CPC), Atangana Baleanu in Caputo sense (ABC) and Caputo Fabrizio (CF) fractional derivative operators that describe the generalized memory effects. …”
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IL13RA2-integrated genetically engineered mouse model allows for CAR T cells targeting pediatric high-grade gliomas by M. Seblani, M. Zannikou, J. T. Duffy, T. Joshi, R. N. Levine, A. Thakur, M. Puigdelloses-Vallcorba, C. M. Horbinski, J. Miska, D. Hambardzumyan, O. J. Becher, Irina V. Balyasnikova

“…Abstract Pediatric high-grade gliomas (pHGG) and pediatric diffuse midline gliomas (pDMG) are devastating diseases without durable and curative options. …”
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A radiomics-based interpretable model integrating delayed-phase CT and clinical features for predicting the pathological grade of appendiceal pseudomyxoma peritonei by Dong Bai, Guanjun Shi, Yuanzi Liang, Fang Li, Zhuozhao Zheng, Zhiqun Wang

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to develop an interpretable machine learning model integrating delayed-phase contrast-enhanced CT radiomics with clinical features for noninvasive prediction of pathological grading in appendiceal pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), using Shapley Additive Explanations (SHAP) for model interpretation. …”
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Radiomics-Based Classification of Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma ISUP Grade: A Machine Learning Approach with SHAP-Enhanced Explainability by María Aymerich, Alejandra García-Baizán, Paolo Niccolò Franco, Mariña González, Pilar San Miguel Fraile, José Antonio Ortiz-Rey, Milagros Otero-García

“…<b>Objective</b>: To develop and interpret a radiomics-based machine learning model for classifying ISUP grade in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) using nephrographic-phase CT images. …”
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Multimedia-Aided Instruction in Teaching Grade Four Science and Health: Its Effect on Pupils' Performance and Attitude Towards Multimedia Use in the Classroom by Virlen O. Galope

“…This study is focused on the effects of multimedia aided instructions in Grade 4 Science and health pupils' performance and attitude towards multimedia. …”
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Lymph node metastasis of grade 1 neuroendocrine tumor from rectal mixed neuroendocrine non-neuroendocrine neoplasm: A case report by Taek-Gu Lee, Ki Bae Kim, Jun Su Lee, Chang Gok Woo, Seung-Myoung Son

“…Given the limited understanding of mixed neuroendocrine non-neuroendocrine neoplasms, particularly cases with low-grade neuroendocrine components, further case accumulation is necessary to develop standardized treatment guidelines.…”
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Evaluating Water Turbidity in Small Lakes Within the Taihu Lake Basin, Eastern China, Using Consumer-Grade UAV RGB Cameras by Dong Xie, Yunjie Qiu, Xiaojie Chen, Yuchen Zhao, Yuqing Feng

“…By collecting RGB imagery and in situ turbidity measurements, we developed and validated models for turbidity prediction. …”
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A smartphone application integrating deep learning and OpenCV for rapid, non-destructive grade assessment of Paeoniae Radix Alba slices by Miaohua Qian, Tao Wang, Zhikun Zhang, Weitao Chen, Yong Liu, Jianhao He, Jinsheng Wang, Qing Xia, Liangquan Jia, Chong Yao

“…However, their quality evaluation still depends on manual sensory inspection, which is subjective, labor-intensive, and difficult to standardize, leading to inconsistent grading and reduced consumer trust. To address this issue, we developed an intelligent grading system integrating deep learning and image processing techniques, focusing on diameter measurement and defect detection. …”
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High-thermal free vibration analysis of functionally graded microplates using a new finite element formulation based on TSDT and MSCT by Huu Trong Dang, Nhan Thinh Hoang, Quoc Hoa Pham, Trung Thanh Tran, Huy Gia Luong

“…This research aims to develop an effective computational method for analyzing the free vibration of functionally graded (FG) microplates under high temperatures while resting on a Pasternak foundation (PF). …”
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The Effect of Intelligence Games on 6th and 7th Grade Students' Critical Thinking Skills, and Student Opinions on Their Science Course Achievement by Arzu Önel, Aslı Vural

“…For the activities in the course, the book "Teaching Material for Teachers of Secondaryand Imam Hatip Secondary Schools Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8" and smart device applications of strategygames were used. …”
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Injury-Severity Analysis of Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Crashes Based on a Random Parameters Logit Model With Heterogeneity in Means and Variances by Lan Wu, Jiayu Zhou, Haigen Min, Gen Li

“…Traffic accidents involving trucks at highway-railroad grade crossings (HRGCs) often result in catastrophic outcomes. …”
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Impact of an ERAS based nursing program on postoperative recovery in patients undergoing grade IV day surgery: a randomized controlled trial by Fang Liu, Han Zhang, Xiaoqing Long, Caili Li, Mingjun Huang

“…Abstract Aim Early mobilization (EM) is essential for an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a specific early postoperative mobilization program for grade IV day surgery patients. …”
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Functionally graded scaffold with M2 macrophage-derived LncRNA-Encoded peptide: Mechanistic and therapeutic evaluation for rotator cuff repair by Hao Feng, Gonghao Zhang, Li Xiong, Panpan Shang, Xiao Yu, Bin Chai, Lu Han, Shuqi Lou, Muhammad Shafiq, Yiying Zhang, Mohamed EL-Newehy, Meera Moydeen Abdulhameed, Zhengchao Yuan, Xiumei Mo, Yunhan Ji

“…By mapping IL 4-activated pathways and applying peptidome profiling, macrophage-derived peptide 1 (MDP1) was identified and shown to promote the phosphorylation of STAT3 and STAT6, thereby inducing the polarization of M0 macrophages toward the anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype. A functionally graded scaffold woven from electrospun nanofiber yarns was developed, with MDP1 and hydroxyapatite (HA) loaded onto its corresponding interfaces. …”
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Dynamic behaviour of fluid-transporting axially functionally graded non-uniform Rayleigh pipes lying on variable two-parameter elastic foundation by J.A. Gbadeyan, P.O. Adeniran, A.S. Idowu, M.S. Dada

“…The vibration characteristics of an axially functionally graded (AFG) non-uniform Rayleigh pipes transporting an inviscid fluid are investigated in this paper. …”
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