Web-based machine learning application for interpretable prediction of prolonged length of stay after lumbar spinal stenosis surgery: a retrospective cohort study with explainable... by Paierhati Yasheng, Paierhati Yasheng, Alimujiang Yusufu, Yasenjiang Yimiti, Haopeng Luan, Cong Peng, Xinghua Song

“…Hospital stays greater than or equal to the 75th percentile for LOS was considered extended PLOS after spine surgery. …”
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Molecular Characteristics and Phenotypical Analysis of Carbapenem-Resistant K. Pneumoniae in the Lüliang Region, Shanxi Province by Wang H, Jia Z, Li X, Hao Y, Zhang J, Zhao X, Li H, Jin S

“…Huiyuan Wang,1,2,* Zijiang Jia,2,* Xiaoyan Li,2 Yan Hao,1 Jinjing Zhang,2 Xinyi Zhao,1 Hui Li,1 Sifan Jin1 1Department of Pathogenic Biology, School of Fenyang College of Shanxi Medical University, Fenyang, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shanxi Province, Fenyang Hospital Affiliated with Shanxi Medical University, Fenyang, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Huiyuan Wang, Email 15635811948@163.comIntroduction: To explore the resistance characteristics and molecular features of carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae (CRKP) isolates prevalent in the Lüliang region, 81 CRKP isolates were collected from three hospitals in the Lüliang region, Shanxi Province.Methods: The resistance of these CRKP isolates to 11 antibiotics was determined using the disk diffusion method, and antimicrobial resistance encoding genes and virulence genes were detected by PCR. …”
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Effect of Noises and GSM Codings on Pre-Trained Speaker Embedding Models in Forensic Voice Comparison by Mohammed Hamzah Alsalihi, David Sztaho

“…This study delves into examining the impact of noise and Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) coding, with a particular emphasis on metrics relevant to forensic voice comparison, and examining how enrollment methods (averaging embeddings) can mitigate these adverse effects. …”
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5-HTR1A and 5-HTR2A genetic polymorphisms and SSRI antidepressant response in depressive Chinese patients by Dong Z, Li X, He L, He G, Yu T, Sun X

“…In this study, we analyzed the correlation between 5-HTR1A and 5-HTR2A polymorphisms and response or remission to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) drugs. Methods: Two hundred and ninety patients who met the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition criteria for major depressive disorder were involved in this study. …”
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Disease Burden of Neck Pain in China from 1990 to 2021 and Its Prediction for 2042: The Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Wei J, Yang K, Xue J, Luo M, Peng W, Yin X, Sun W, Gao C, Teng G, Yin H, Feng M, Li L, Sun K, Zhang W

“…Jiaming Wei,* Kexin Yang,* Jiarui Xue, MingYi Luo, Wei Peng, Xunlu Yin, Wu Sun, Chunyu Gao, Guangfei Teng, He Yin, Minshan Feng, Luguang Li, Kai Sun, Wei Zhang Department of SpineII, Wangjing Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100102, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xunlu Yin, Email yin_xun_lu@163.com Kexin Yang, Email 13611261137@163.comPurpose: This study, aimed to report the rates and trends of the prevalence, incidence, and years lived with disability caused by neck pain in the general population of China from 1990 to 2021 and forecast the incidence, prevalence, and disability-adjusted life Years (DALYs) from 2022 to 2042.Methods: We used data from the Global Burden of Diseases Study (GBD) 2021. …”
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Association Between Depression Severity and Ovarian Cancer Among American Women: A Cross-Sectional Study by Yang L, Zhang S, Li Y, Qian H, Xu W, Yu J

“…This study aimed to explore the relationship between depression severity and ovarian cancer.Methods: The study used data from seven cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES, 2005– 2018). …”
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Integrated Transcriptomic and Machine Learning Analysis Identifies EAF2 as a Diagnostic Biomarker and Key Pathogenic Factor in Parkinson’s Disease by Peng H, Cheng Y, Chen Q, Qin L

“…This study aims to discover potential new genetic biomarkers for PD.Methods: Transcriptome data from a total of 56 patients with PD and 61 healthy controls were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Examination of Patterns of Sedentary Behavior and Cardiometabolic Risk in Community-Dwelling Adults Aged 55 Years and Older by Kelsey L. McAlister, Daniela A. Rubin, Koren L. Fisher

“…This study examined associations between patterns of SB and cardiometabolic biomarkers in community-dwelling adults aged 55 years and older. Methods. Data were drawn from a convenience sample of 54 community-dwelling individuals (12 males, 42 females; mean age = 72.6 ± 6.8 years, range = 56–89 years). …”
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Clinical characteristics and prognosis of non-metastatic multiple gastrointestinal stromal tumors: a population-based study by Liang Chen, Ye Lu, Jiawei Qian, Jie Qiu, Chuanfu Wu, Zhenguo Qiao, Yimin Ma, Feng Yu

“…After PSM, 3390 patients (equally distributed between the SGISTs and MGISTs groups) were matched for comparison. …”
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Smartphones, citizen science, and the fight against gender-based violence in rural Tanzania by Chandler Klein, Patty Kostkova, Herry Kasunga, Janet Chapman

“…We do this through a mixed-method approach, guided by contribution analysis (CA) as the mode of logical enquiry. …”
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Modern Advances and Evidence Аccording to the Results of the European Congress of Cardiologists in Amsterdam (30.08–04.09.2013) by Faynyk A., Faynyk M.

“…To conduct a description and discussion of current successes and evidence of the results of the European Congress of Cardiologists in Amsterdam (30.08-04.09.2013). Materials and methods. Information is provided on the results of the European Congress of Cardiologists in Amsterdam (30.08 – 04.09.2013). …”
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Improving Nutritional Status in Chronic Heart Failure Patients: Effectiveness of a Transtheoretical Model-Based Stepwise Nutritional Management Program by Yuan D, Xue Y, Zhou Y

“…Dejing Yuan,* Yuan Xue,* Yuefei Zhou Department of Nursing, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yuefei Zhou, Email duduzhouyuefei@163.comObjective: To explore the nutritional status of chronic heart failure (CHF) patients and evaluate the effect of a transtheoretical model-based stepwise nutritional management program on nutritional improvement.Methods: This study conducted a retrospective analysis of 100 chronic heart failure (CHF) patients admitted to our hospital from March 2023 to May 2024. …”
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A Qualitative Study on the Supportive Care Needs Preferences of Older Colorectal Cancer Patients: Insights from Patient Experiences by Li X, Wu L, Zhang M, Yao L, Zhou N, Li Y, Song X, Zhou H, Song A, Zhou J

“…Xiaowan Li,1,* Luqing Wu,2,* Mengqi Zhang,3,* Liqun Yao,4,* Na Zhou,1 You Li,5 Xinying Song,6 Huiyue Zhou,1 Anni Song,1 Jiao Zhou1 1Nursing Department, Ninth People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, 450053, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian Province, 361000, People’s Republic of China; 3Breast Surgery Department 3, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, 450000, People’s Republic of China; 4Weifang Center for Disease and Prevention, Weifang, Shandong Province, 261061, People’s Republic of China; 5General Surgery Department, Ninth People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, 450053, People’s Republic of China; 6School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, 450001, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Huiyue Zhou, Ninth People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, 450053, People’s Republic of China, Email ZH_Y221220@163.com Xinying Song, School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, 450001, People’s Republic of China, Email songxinying2021@163.comPurpose: This study employs a qualitative research methodology to explore the genuine feelings of older patients with colorectal cancer (OPCRC) regarding their Supportive Care Needs (SCNs), to understand their specific care requirements and to inform the clinical implementation of targeted intervention programs.Methods: Qualitative research was conducted from November 2024 to January 2025 in Zhengzhou, China. …”
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Exploring the Correlation Between Patient Safety Culture and Adverse Medical Events Using Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) by Cui Y, Wang Y, Liu H, Xu S, Zhang X

“…Yang Cui,1,* Yu Wang,2,* He Liu,3 Shaojie Xu,4 Xue Zhang5 1Department Medical Affairs, Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Respiratory Medicine, Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People’s Republic of China; 3Department Medical Affairs, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Human Resources, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People’s Republic of China; 5The School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xue Zhang, Email zhangxheb@126.comObjective: This study aimed to explore the correlation between medical safety adverse events and patient safety culture through the lens of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).Methods: Sixty patients from a hospital were selected as the research subjects, alongside 440 medical staff members (including clinical, medical technology, and management personnel) who participated in the study. …”
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Elevated Expression of STAT6, ERG, and miR-647 Expression as Predictive Biomarkers for Prostate Cancer by Yuan HZ, Jin SM, Yang WD, Du M, Wang L, Xiao L

“…Hua-Zun Yuan,1,* Sheng-Ming Jin,2,3,* Wen-Dong Yang,4,* Min Du,1 Lei Wang,1 Li Xiao1 1Department of Pathology, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Urology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 4Cancer Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Li Xiao, Department of Pathology, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, No. 221 West Yan’an Road, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-18916615822, Email fangjx0207@foxmail.comAim: The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical significance of STAT6, ERG, miR-647 in prostate cancer (PCa).Methods: This was a retrospective study. …”
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Comparative analysis of implant survival, peri-implant health, and patient satisfaction among three treatment modalities in atrophic posterior mandibles: a randomized clinical stud... by Eman Mohamed Raffat, Mohamed Shady, Ayman Abdel Rahim Elkashty, Moustafa El Syad

“…Abstract Background This study assessed the clinical outcomes of fixed and removable implant-assisted prostheses for the rehabilitation of atrophied distal extension mandibular ridges. Methods Thirty partially edentulous patients with atrophied distal extension mandibular ridges were randomized to three groups (n = 10/group). …”
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Efficacy and safety of intracameral betamethasone versus dexamethasone at the end of phacoemulsification by Amira F.Z. El Hewehi, Khaled G. Abu Eleinen, Sherif A. Eissa, Moataz H. Osman

“…Purpose The current study aimed to determine the safety and efficacy of intracameral injection of betamethasone or dexamethasone at the end of phacoemulsification in decreasing postoperative inflammation. Patients and methods This is a comparative, prospective, interventional, randomized study that was carried out at Cairo University Hospital, Cairo, Egypt. …”
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The human antibody response to the surface of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. by Casey C Perley, Marc Frahm, Eva M Click, Karen M Dobos, Guido Ferrari, Jason E Stout, Richard Frothingham

“…Patients with active disease had higher IgG than IgM titers for all inactivated fractions (ratios, 2.8 to 10.1), but equal IgG and IgM titers to the live M. tuberculosis surface (ratio, 1.1). …”
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Ankle Ligament Reconstruction-Return to Sport After Injury (ALR-RSI) Scale and Return to Sports After Ankle Ligament Reconstruction or Repair – A Systematic Review by YuChia Wang MA, Maximilian Hinz MD, Wyatt H. Buchalter, Amelia H. Drumm, Emre A. Eren MD, C. Thomas Thomas Haytmanek MD, Jonathon D. Backus MD FAAOS

“…Category: Ankle; Sports Introduction/Purpose: While objective outcome measures assessing foot and ankle function are well established to determine return to sport (RTS) following ankle injuries, psychological factors have been recognized in recent years to be equally important. The Return to Sport after Injury (RSI) scale has become an emergingly useful tool used in assessing psychological readiness to return to sporting activity after various pathologies and their treatment. …”
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FGFR2-Rearrangement in Intrahepatic and Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma and Prognostic Analysis by Guo J, Chen F, Li J, Xi Y

“…Jianghong Guo,1,* Fengxin Chen,2,* Jie Li,3 Yanfeng Xi1 1Department of Pathology, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital, Shanxi Hospital Affiliated to Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Basic Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China; 3Customer Care (North I), Roche Diagnostics (ShanghaI) Limited, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yanfeng Xi, Email xiyanfeng1998@163.comAim: To investigate the clinicopathological features and prognostic factors of intrahepatic and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.Methods: Clinicopathological and follow-up data of 328 cholangiocarcinoma patients treated at Shanxi Cancer Hospital from November 7, 2016, to August 11, 2021, were retrospectively reviewed. …”
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