Research on the spatial characterization of herder grazing intensity supported by mobile phone signaling data by Zhanming Qiao, Zhanming Qiao, Zhanming Qiao, Min Zheng, Min Zheng, Min Zheng, Zheng Li, Zheng Li, Quanmin Dong, Chunping Zhang, Yang Yu, Quan Cao

“…The equal weight average method was employed to simulate herders’ grazing intensity, with empirical analyses conducted in the Henan Mongolian Autonomous County.ResultsThe findings indicated that: 1) herders’ mobile phone signaling data can quantitatively represent grazing intensity, and when combined with the density and elevation distribution of settlements in Henan County, it reveals that the spatial distribution of grazing intensity aligns with the trajectory of herders’ summer grazing activities. 2) The spatial characteristics of the centrality of the herders’ mobility network exhibited a concentrated point-like ring structure, primarily centered on the townships of Duosong and Youganning, with a decreasing spread outward. 3) The spatial characteristics of the intensity of herders’ mobility ties showed a circular distribution for the overall degree of network ties, which was primarily characterized by low ties. …”
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Efficacy and safety of 650 nm invasive laser acupuncture on non-specific chronic low back pain: a randomized clinical trial by Yejin Hong, Dongwoo Nam, Dongwoo Nam, Changsop Yang, Byoung-Kab Kang, Ae-Ran Kim, Kyung Min Shin, Jihye Kim, Saerom Jeon, Gwang-Cheon Park, Jae-Hong Kim, Jae-Hong Kim

“…One hundred six participants with NSCLBP were equally assigned to the 650 nm ILA group and the control group. …”
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Markers of Epstein–Barr virus in clinical assessment of Russian patients with nasopharyngeal cancer by K. V. Smirnova, N. B. Senuta, I. V. Botezatu, A. V. Ignatova, T. E. Dushenkina, A. A. Zolotarev, A. V. Lichtenstein, V. E. Gurtsevich

“…Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) is equally widespread in the endemic and non-endemic world regions for nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC). …”
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Detection of EGFR Mutations (Ex19Del, T790M, S768I, C797S, Ex20ins, G719X, L858R, L861Q) in Non-small Cell Lung Carcinoma and its Association with Various Clinicopathological Param... by Aditya A Mundra, Abha Mathur, Ram Mohan Jaiswal, Maneesh Vijayvargiya, Neha Sethi, Manoj Sharma, Shweta Bansal, Shikha Goyal

“…Results: A total of 37 cases were included in the study of which 21 were males and 16 were females. There was near equal distribution when a comparison of smoking status was done. …”
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Pyrethroid-resistant malaria vector Anopheles gambiae restored susceptibility after pre-exposure to piperonyl-butoxide: results from country-wide insecticide resistance monitoring... by Bilali Kabula, Yeromin P. Mlacha, Naomi Serbantez, Samwel L. Nhiga, Sigsbert Mkude, Samson Kiware, James S. Michael, Victor Mero, Sarah-Blythe Ballard, Adeline Chan, Said Abbasi, Charles D. Mwalimu, Nicodem J. Govella

“…Without this switch, the gains achieved in malaria control could be compromised. Equally important, the lack of full restoration to susceptibility observed in three sentinel districts upon pre-exposure to PBO merits close monitoring, as there could be other underlying resistance mechanisms besides oxidase metabolic resistance.…”
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Effect of staining and whitening systems on color stability of computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing lithium disilicate glass ceramic by Nadia S. Al-Angari, Shahad Quwayhis, Nouf Almayouf, Shahad Meaigel, Abdulelah Aldahash, Sarah S. Al-Angari

“…Results: All groups stained equally (p > 0.05) but were not clinically significant (ΔE ≤ 1.05). …”
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Bridging the Gap: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Impact of the Involvement of Researchers With Lived Experience on a Multisite Randomised Control Trial in the National Probation... by Elizabeth Simes, Stephen Butler, Elizabeth Allison, Barbara Barrett, Anthony Bateman, Angus Cameron, Mike Crawford, Alison Frater, Zoe Hoare, Mary McMurran, Paul Moran, Stephen Pilling, James Wason, Jessica Yakeley, Peter Fonagy

“…The service user organisation co‐designed the interview schedule and directed the protocol for participant payments, emphasising a consistent approach to avoid tokenism and ensure equal recognition of all contributions. The dissemination plan was developed in partnership with individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system.…”
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Gender-based differences in career paths, parenthood and perspectives on professional barriers among Asian ophthalmologists by Claire L Peterson, Brian S.Y. Yeo, Shelley Yin-Hsi Chang, Rachel S Chong, Marcus Ang, Anna CS Tan, Tina Wong, Andrew S.H. Tsai

“…Background: Gender equality in Asia remains under-researched, especially within medical fields. …”
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Assessment of the absorbed doses in the fetus from the computed tomography of the chest for the pregnant women by A. V. Vodovatov, L. A. Chipiga, P. A. Piven, G. E. Trufanov, G. V. Berkovich, I. A. Mashchenko, P. S. Druzhinina, V. G. Puzyrev, S. A. Ryzhov

“…However, there are no existingn approved methods for the assessment of the absorbed dose in the fetus in the Russian Federation. …”
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Monitoring of liver and kidney profiles in anesthesiologists working in a regional reference teaching hospital in Northern Italy: analysis of health surveillance data using a linea... by Alborz Rahmani, Guglielmo Dini, Alfredo Montecucco, Luca Priano, Marco Leonetti, Alessia Manca, Bruno Kusznir Vitturi, Paolo Durando

“…Results One hundred seventy subjects were included in the analysis, equally divided between exposed and unexposed. At the first and last periodic examination, liver and kidney markers were not statistically different in the 2 cohorts. …”
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An Integrated Nomogram Combining Deep Learning and Radiomics for Predicting Malignancy of Pulmonary Nodules Using CT‐Derived Nodules and Adipose Tissue: A Multicenter Study by Shidi Miao, Qifan Xuan, Hanbing Xie, Yuyang Jiang, Mengzhuo Sun, Wenjuan Huang, Jing Li, Hongzhuo Qi, Ao Li, Qiujun Wang, Zengyao Liu, Ruitao Wang

“…DCA showed that the DLRCN was clinically useful. Under equal specificity, the sensitivity of DLRCN increased by 8.6% compared to radiologist assessments. …”
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Mortality risk associated with clinical signs of possible serious bacterial infection (PSBI) in young infants in Africa and Asia: protocol for a secondary pooled analysis by Adejumoke Idowu Ayede, Samir K Saha, Saifuddin Ahmed, Mohammad Shahidul Islam, Gary L Darmstadt, Fabian Esamai, Antoinette Tshefu Kitoto, Ebunoluwa A Adejuyigbe, Yasir Bin Nisar, Shamim Ahmad Qazi, Vaishnavi Bhamidi, Khusbu Adhikari, Ivana Marić, Robinson D Wammanda

“…Introduction The WHO’s Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) in young infants <2 months of age includes the identification and management of signs of possible serious bacterial infection (PSBI). However, equal importance is given to all the PSBI signs, which signal the need for referral and hospital management, except for fast breathing in infants aged 7–59 days, for which outpatient treatment by clinical staff working at a health facility is recommended. …”
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A Phase 1/1B Trial of Pembrolizumab and Trametinib in Advanced NSCLC Enriched for KRAS Mutations by Jonathan W. Riess, MD, MS, Matthew S. Lara, BS, Guillaume Luxardi, PhD, Miguel Lopez de Rodas, MD, Michiko Shimoda, PhD, Karen Kelly, MD, Primo N. Lara, MD, Laurel Beckett, PhD, Arta Monjazeb, MD, PhD, Kurt A. Schalper, MD, PhD, Emanual Maverakis, MD, David R. Gandara, MD

“…Five patients (33%) experienced at least one grade greater than or equal to 3 treatment-related adverse event including one dose-limiting toxicity (grade 3 esophagitis). …”
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A matched pilot cohort study of intravenous omadacycline in the treatment of severe pneumonia associated with carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii by Dayu Chen, Yechao Chen, Yechao Chen, Na Hu, Qiaoling Gu, Qiaoling Gu, Jingjing Kan, Jingjing Kan, Jinchun Liu, Haixia Zhang

“…The clinical success rate at day 14 or at the EOT was 65% (13/20) in the omadacycline group compared to 55% (11/20) in the tigecycline group. Both groups had an equal mortality rate, with 8 patients dying within 28 days. …”
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Cognitive Impairment in CMV Seropositive and CMV Seronegative Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant Recipients by Maheen Z. Abidi, MD, Xiaomeng Chen, MSPH, Yi Liu, ScM, Nadia M. Chu, PhD, Aarti Mathur, MD, PhD, Adriana Weinberg, MD, Bruce Kaplan, MD, Silas Norman, MD, Jingyao Hong, MHS, Dorry L. Segev, MD, PhD, Kristine M. Erlandson, MD, Mara A. McAdams-DeMarco, PhD

“…We tested whether CMV was associated with post-KT cognitive impairment. Methods. In a 2-center prospective cohort study of 574 KTRs (mean age: 54.7 y), we obtained CMV donor/recipient (D/R) serostatus and measured pre- and post-KT cognitive function using the Modified Mini-Mental State Examination. …”
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Unsupervised machine learning clustering approach for hospitalized COVID-19 pneumonia patients by Nuttinan Nalinthasnai, Ratchainant Thammasudjarit, Tanapat Tassaneyasin, Dararat Eksombatchai, Somnuek Sungkanuparph, Viboon Boonsarngsuk, Yuda Sutherasan, Detajin Junhasavasdikul, Pongdhep Theerawit, Tananchai Petnak

“…Variables were normalized before clustering to ensure equal contribution to the analysis. The optimal number of clusters was determined using the elbow method and Silhouette scores. …”
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Screening and mechanistic study of natural compounds that enhance T cell anti-tumor effects post-heat treatment by Zhaoyi Wang, Zhongqi Diao, Yiyan Zhang, Jiangying Liu, Yeshan Li, Zijin Sun, Huimin Zhen, Haojia Wang, Siyun Yang, Tieshan Wang, Lei Ni

“…Optimizing the cytotoxic effects of immune cells under in vitro culture conditions represents a current hot research topic in this domain.MethodsIn the current experiment, we conducted in vitro heat treatment on Jurkat-derived T cells at 39°C. …”
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Immunomodulatory Effects of <i>Cucurbita pepo</i> L. Extract in Chronic Stress-Induced Dysregulation of Lymphoid Organs in Rats by Safa H. Qahl, Hailah M. Almohaimeed, Sami A. Algaidi, Ashwaq H. Batawi, Zuhair M. Mohammedsaleh, Tarek Hamdy Abd-Elhamid, Nawal H. Almohammadi, Nasra N. Ayuob, Amany Refaat Mahmoud

“…(<i>CP</i>) on chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS)-induced changes in lymphoid organs through evaluating its effect on the histological structure of spleen, thymus gland, and lymph nodes compared to the antidepressant fluoxetine (FLU). <b>Materials and Methods</b>: Fifty male albino rats equally distributed into five groups that included control, control + <i>CP</i>, CUMS-exposed, FLU-treated, and <i>CP</i>-treated groups were used in this study. …”
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Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Cryoballoon vs Laser Balloon Ablation for Pulmonary Vein Isolation in Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation by Mahmoud Ali, Dorota Magdon, Abdulghani Mounir, Lynn Erickson, James Adefisoye, Jim Kanani, Andy Kieu, Abdullah Malik, Ali Ali, Nour Ghosoun, Jodi Zilinski, Arshad Jahangir, M. Eyman Mortada, Imran Niazi, Atul Bhatia

“…Conclusions: In patients with paroxysmal AF undergoing PVI, CBA and LBA were equally efficacious at one year and demonstrated acceptably low complication rates. …”
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Surgical long-term outcomes of Hirschsprung Disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a case series of 31 patients in a resource-limited setting by Fabrice Gulimwentuga Cikomola, Arsene Daniel Nyalundja, Alliance Wani Bisimwa, Bijoux Safi Matabaro, Franck Masumbuko Mukamba, Costa Musilimu Sudi, Paul Budema Munguakonkwa, Leon-Emmanuel Mukengeshayi Mubenga, Kinja Nyamugabo, Désiré Munyali Alumeti, Théophile Kabesha, Marc Miserez, Dieudonné Mushengezi Sengeyi

“…Post-operative mortality and complication rates were equally computed. Descriptive statistics were calculated for continuous variables. …”
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