Lessons from foreign military surgeons in the Korean War: advancing trauma surgery and preparing for future conflicts by Kun Hwang, Chan Yong Park

“…Purpose The Korean War (1950–1953) significantly advanced military medicine, with foreign military surgeons playing a pivotal role in transforming trauma care under extreme conditions. Methods Resources such as PubMed, JSTOR, and reports from participating nations formed the basis of this study. …”
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Transcription factor KLF2 is associated with the dysfunctional status of NK cells and the prognosis of pediatric B-ALL patients by Fang Wu, Huimin Xu, Benshan Zhang

“…BackgroundNatural killer cells, an important component of the innate immune system, can directly recognize and lyse virally infected or transformed cells. However, NK cells fail to restrain the growth of malignancies, such as B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). …”
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Correlation of breast cancer microcirculation construction with tumor stem cells (CSCs) and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) based on contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS). by Xiaoling Leng, Guofu Huang, Siyi Li, Miaomiao Yao, Jianbing Ding, Fucheng Ma

“…<h4>Objective</h4>This study is to explore the correlation between the contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) characteristics of breast cancer and the epithelial-mesenchyme transformation (EMT).<h4>Methods</h4>Totally 119 patients of breast cancer underwent CEUS. …”
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Geoinformation Monitoring of Demographic Development of Krasnodar Urban Agglomeration by N. V. Sopnev

“…At the present stage of development in Russia, and in the context of the ongoing transformation of the settlement system in the country, the most important role is played by urban agglomerations, which concentrate significant demographic and economic potential. …”
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LWSARDet: A Lightweight SAR Small Ship Target Detection Network Based on a Position–Morphology Matching Mechanism by Yuliang Zhao, Yang Du, Qiutong Wang, Changhe Li, Yan Miao, Tengfei Wang, Xiangyu Song

“…Extensive experiments conduct on the High-Resolution SAR Image Dataset (HRSID) and the SAR Ship Detection Dataset (SSDD) demonstrate that LWSARDet achieves superior overall performance compared to existing state-of-the-art (SOTA) methods.…”
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Comprehensive Analysis of Retracted Publications in Dentistry: A 23-Year Review by Shannon Samuel, Joe Mathew Cherian, Abi M. Thomas

“…In the modern tech-savvy era, scientific literature publication remains the optimal way to disperse knowledge, even if it has transformed from print to mostly electronic. With the new and improved publication methods, also come more scrutiny and analytic criticism of the scientific work. …”
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Efficacy of concentrated growth factor compared with other types of regenerative endodontic procedures: a systematic review by Manahil Almutairi, Nabeel Almotairy, Badi Alotaibi

“…Similarly, CGF-conditioned medium enhanced stem cell viability, proliferation, and differentiation, with no apparent differences from other endodontic regenerative procedures. …”
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Clinical and demographic profile of oral lichen planus in Sri Lanka: a retrospective study by Samadara Siriwardena, Kalani Hettiarachchi, Ruwan Jayasinghe

“…This study aimed to investigate the differences in these aspects within a cohort of Sri Lankan patients affected by OLP.Materials and Methods Cases diagnosed with OLP between 1999 and 2019 were retrieved. …”
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Digital Competence of Young Adults in Poland by Małgorzata Ćwiek, Katarzyna Maj-Serwatka

“…Digital transformation is a challenge for many areas of modern society functioning. …”
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Osmotic laxatives do not alter dabigatran plasma concentration in healthy volunteers – a randomized, controlled, cross-over trial by Matthias Weiss-Tessbach, Al Medina Dizdarevic, Alexander Kupis, Thorsten Bischof, Christa Firbas, Peter Quehenberger, Ulla Derhaschnig, Max Frimmel, Bernd Jilma, Christian Schoergenhofer

“…Statistical analysis was performed using a linear mixed-effects model on log-transformed AUC values.ResultsThe main pharmacokinetic parameters AUC, Cmax, Tmax, or t1/2 did not differ significantly between most treatment periods. …”
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Birthweight and its association with cardiometabolic risk parameters in rural Maya children from Yucatan, Mexico by Julio Lara-Riegos, Hugo Azcorra, Juan Carlos Salazar-Rendón, Víctor Arana-Argáez, María Teresa Castillo-Burguete, Nina Mendez-Dominguez

“…Dependent variables were: fat mass index (FMI), body mass index (BMI), glucose (G), triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), LDL/HDL and TC/HDL ratios and metabolic index (TGxG/HDL2). Outcomes were transformed to y = 100 log(e)x and the resulting estimates are interpreted as symmetrical percentage differences. …”
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Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty: Systematic review of surgical assist robotic systems available in Japan by Keizo Wada, Daisuke Hamada, Yasuaki Tamaki, Shota Shigekiyo, Koichi Sairyo

“…ROSA offers both imageless and image-based options using two-dimensional radiographs that are transformed into a three-dimensional model of the knee. …”
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Unpacking the behavioural components and delivery features of early childhood obesity prevention interventions in the TOPCHILD Collaboration: a systematic review and intervention c... by Finn Rasmussen, Hein Raat, Cristina Palacios, Barry J Taylor, Lisa Askie, Alison Hayes, Karen Campbell, Wendy Smith, Luke Wolfenden, Sharleen O’Reilly, Eva Corpeleijn, Maria Bryant, Chris Rissel, Denise O’Connor, Paul Chadwick, Jessica Thomson, Anna Lene Seidler, Kylie E Hunter, Ian Paul, Rachael W Taylor, Angie Barba, Kristy Robledo, Ken Ong, Carolina González Acero, Kylie D Hesketh, Rebecca K Golley, Denise A O'Connor, David Espinoza, Sarah Taki, Rachael Taylor, Louise A Baur, Li Ming Wen, Seema Mihrshahi, Emily Oken, Barry Taylor, Ian Marschner, Junilla K Larsen, Kylie Hesketh, Rajalakshmi Lakshman, Amanda L Thompson, Sharleen L O'Reilly, Charles Wood, Alison J Hayes, Kaumudi Joshipura, Lynne Daniels, Alison Karasz, Rebecca Golley, Kaumudi J Joshipura, Nina Cecilie Øverby, Brittany J Johnson, Mason Aberoumand, Sol Libesman, Kristy P Robledo, Charles T Wood, Lukas P Staub, Michelle Sue-See, Ian C Marschner, Jessica L Thomson, Vera Verbestel, Cathleen Odar Stough, Sarah-Jeanne Salvy, Levie T Karssen, Finn E Rasmussen, Mary Jo Messito, Rachel S Gross, Ian M Paul, Ana M Linares, Heather M Wasser, Claudio Maffeis, Ata Ghaderi, Jinan C Banna, Maribel Campos Rivera, Ana B Pérez-Expósito, Jennifer S Savage, Margrethe Røed, Michael Goran, Kayla de la Haye, Stephanie Anzman-Frasca, Kylie Hunter, Brittany Johnson, Louise Baur, Lukas Staub, Shonna Yin, Lee Sanders, Amanda Thompson, Ana Maria Linares, Ana Perez Exposito, Carolina González Acero, Cathleen Odar Stough, Christine Helle, Eliana Perrin, Heather Wasser, Jennifer Savage, Jinan Banna, Junilla Larsen, Kayla dela Haye, Levie Karssen, Maribel Campos Rivera, Nina Øverby, Rachel Gross, Russell Rothman

“…This study aims to (1) characterise early obesity prevention interventions in terms of target behaviours, delivery features and behaviour change techniques (BCTs), (2) explore similarities and differences in BCTs used to target behaviours and (3) explore effectiveness of intervention components in preventing childhood obesity.Methods and analysis Annual comprehensive systematic searches will be performed in Epub Ahead of Print/MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane (CENTRAL), CINAHL, PsycINFO, as well as clinical trial registries. …”
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Predicting sleep quality with digital biomarkers and artificial neural networks by Hyolim Lee, Minsung Cho, Sang Won Lee, Sang Won Lee, Sungkyu Park

“…We analyzed seven days of preceding data to predict next-day WASO using various machine learning approaches including ARIMA, Random Forest, XGBoost, GRU, TCN, Transformers, and LSTM models.ResultsAmong HRV features, the low-frequency to high-frequency (LF/HF) ratio emerged as the strongest correlate with WASO, showing statistically significant differences between groups (Lower LF/HF: 7.5±2.0 min vs. …”
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Contribution of Scalp Regions to Machine Learning-Based Classification of Dementia Utilizing Resting-State qEEG Signals by Simfukwe C, An SSA, Youn YC

“…Resting-state EEG (rEEG) signals were recorded and transformed into relative power spectral density (PSD) data for analysis. …”
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Contribution à l’histoire de la boulangerie romaine : étude de « pains/galettes » découverts en Gaule by Andreas G. Heiss, Véronique Matterne, Nicolas Monteix, Margaux Tillier, Camille Noûs

“…In contrast, archaeological remains of food preparations reflect the actual outcomes of the physical transformation of natural ingredients into elaborate dishes. …”
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Reflections and implementation strategies for constructing a standard system for deep coalbed methane exploration and exploitation by Xinjun CHEN, Zengqin LIU, Baojian SHEN, Shihu ZHAO, Jiaqi ZHANG, Jincheng YE

“…This leads to insufficient technical adaptability and pronounced risks of safety and environmental protection in the exploration and exploitation of deep CBM. MethodsThrough a systematic analysis of differences in geological and engineering characteristics between shallow and deep CBM, this study proposed a standard system framework following three dimensions (i.e., geological complexity, technical adaptability, and industrial and ecological collaboration) and four principles (scientific, systematic, practical, and dynamic natures). …”
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Assessing parental stress and self-efficacy: A multisite feasibility study of parent-mediated physical activity interventions for children with developmental disabilities by Luis Columna, Scott McNamarra, Beth A Myers, Nienke Dosa, Ashlyn Barry, Kristi Roth, Christine E. Ashby, Byungmo Ku, Timothy Davis, Nikkia Borowski, Lisa M. Hooper

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Research on the Economic Loss Model of Invasive Alien Species Based on Multidimensional Data Spatialization—A Case Study of Economic Losses Caused by <i>Hyphantria cunea</i> in Jia... by Cheng Li, Yongbin Zhou, Cong Wang, Xubin Pan, Ying Wang, Xiaofeng Qi, Fanghao Wan

“…IAS imposes significant impacts on native ecosystems and economies. Current assessment methods for economic losses predominantly rely on habitat suitability estimation and database extrapolation, often lacking integration of causal inference and dynamic spatial drivers. …”
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Protective effect of erythropoietin preconditioning on kidney ischemia-reperfusion injury by ZHANG Jiong, WANG Jia, WANG Fang, LI Gui-sen

“…Objective To explore the protective effect of erythropoietin(EPO)on renal ischemia-reperfusion injury(IRI)in rats.Methods Thirty male SD rats were randomly divided into sham operation group(Sham),renal IRI group(IRI)and EPO pretreatment group(EPO),10 rats in each group.The renal IRI model was constructed by clamping the left renal pedicle for 1h,removing the right kidney,and reperfusion for 24 h.In EPO group,EPO(1 000U/kg)was intraperitoneally injected at 1hbefore operation,while Sham group and IRI group were intraperitoneally injected with equal volume of normal saline.The left renal pedicle was clamped for 45 min in EPO and IRI groups,but not in Sham group.Renal perfusion was restored for 24 h,and then kidneys and serum were obtained.Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was used to detect serum creatinine(SCr),blood urea nitrogen(BUN),pro-inflammatory cytokines [interleukin-6(IL-6);interferon gamma(IFN-γ)and tumor necrosis factor alpha(TNF-α)]and anti-inflammatory cytokine(IL-10 and TGF-β).The reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR)was used to detect renal pro-inflammatory cytokines(IL-6,IFN-γand TNF-α)and anti-inflammatory cytokines[IL-10 and transforming growth factor beta(TGF-β)]mRNA expression levels.Western blotting was used to detect EPO receptor(EPOR),phosphorylated EPOR(p-EPOR),tyrosine kinase-2(JAK2),signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3),phosphorylated JAK2(p-JAK2),phosphorylated STAT3(pSTAT3)protein expression levels.Periodic acid Schiff staining(PAS)was used to examine the pathological changes of renal tissues.Results As compared with Sham group,the expression levels of pEPOR,p-JAK2,p-STAT3,SCr,BUN,IL-6,TNF-αand IFN-γwere significantly increased,pathological changes of renal tissues obviously alleviated,and expression levels of IL-10 and TGF-βwere markedly reduced in IRI group.There was no significant difference in EPOR,JAK2 and STAT3levels between Sham group and IRI group.As compared with IRI group,the expression levels of p-EPOR,p-JAK2,p-STAT3,IL-10 and TGF-βwere significantly increased,the levels of SCr,BUN,IL-6,TNF-αand IFN-γwere significantly reduced,and the pathological changes of renal tissues were significantly alleviated in EPO group,but there was no significant difference in EPOR,JAK2 and STAT3expression between IRI group and EPO group.Conclusions EPO preconditioning can alleviate inflammation by inhibiting renal IRI,which may be related with the activation of EPOR/JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway.…”
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