Th17/Treg Cell Imbalance May Contribute to Spontaneous Preterm Labor by Meiyi Xu, Cunling Zhang, Dan Wu, Liying Yao, Mengyuan Geng, Shanshan Li, Yuling Guo, Qiushui Wang, Zhuo Wei, Wen Li

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Synchronous bilateral pheochromocytomas and paraganglioma with novel germline mutation in MAX: a case report by Masahiro Shibata, Takahiro Inaishi, Noriyuki Miyajima, Yayoi Adachi, Yuko Takano, Kenichi Nakanishi, Dai Takeuchi, Sumiyo Noda, Yuichi Aita, Kazuhiro Takekoshi, Yasuhiro Kodera, Toyone Kikumori

“…Abstract Background Recent advance of genetic testing has contributed to the diagnosis of hereditary pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PPGL). …”
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A comprehensive analysis through Mendelian randomization of immunological markers and sphingolipid metabolism by Dunpeng Yang, Wentian Zhang, Qibin Wang

“…The analysis was supplemented with single-cell expression profiling, functional enrichment analysis, and machine learning approaches. …”
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Combining real-world data with randomized controlled trials results in better information oncology decision making by T. A. Usmanova, E. V. Verbitskaya

“…In most of the studies cited, EEG was identified, its probable explanations were proposed, and additional estimates were made to establish the contribution of various factors to its magnitude. These publications» authors show that real-world patients are older, have worse functional status, and have a greater number of comorbidities. …”
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Using the TSA-LSTM two-stage model to predict cancer incidence and mortality. by Rabnawaz Khan, Wang Jie

“…TSA-LSTM Two-stage attention design a popular tool with advanced visualization functions, Tableau, simplifies this paper's study. …”
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Comparative phenotypic analysis of the major fungal pathogens Candida parapsilosis and Candida albicans. by Linda M Holland, Markus S Schröder, Siobhán A Turner, Heather Taff, David Andes, Zsuzsanna Grózer, Attila Gácser, Lauren Ames, Ken Haynes, Desmond G Higgins, Geraldine Butler

“…Only three (Efg1, Bcr1 and Ace2) have similar effects on C. albicans biofilms, whereas Cph2, Czf1, Gzf3 and Ume6 have major roles in C. parapsilosis only. Two transcription factors (Brg1 and Tec1) with well-characterized roles in biofilm formation in C. albicans do not have the same function in C. parapsilosis. …”
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The impact of maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂max) on athletic performance and health - a review by Julia Charkot, Wojciech Bieńkowski, bartlomiej kusy, Michał Bieńkowski, Mikołaj Charkot, Piotr Kucharczyk, Irmina Jaszczuk, Patrycja Retman

“… Introduction and purpose: Maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂max) is a key indicator of aerobic capacity, widely used in sports science and clinical diagnostics. It reflects the functional efficiency of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscular systems. …”
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Is subclinical hypothyroidism associated with cardiovascular disease in the elderly? by Koichiro Yamamoto, Yasuhiro Nakano, Yoshiaki Soejima, Atsuhito Suyama, Kohei Oguni, Kou Hasegawa, Fumio Otsuka

“…To further elucidate the impact of SCH on CVD in elderly patients, studies should be conducted using age-specific reference ranges of results of thyroid function tests, focusing on elderly patients, specific serum TSH levels, thyroid antibody status and cardiovascular risk factors.…”
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Analysis of Surface Roughness and Machine Learning-Based Modeling in Dry Turning of Super Duplex Stainless Steel Using Textured Tools by Shailendra Pawanr, Kapil Gupta

“…One of the most critical aspects of turning, and machining in general, is the surface roughness of the finished product, which directly influences the performance, functionality, and longevity of machined components. …”
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Targeting Toll-like receptor 4 and microbiota dysregulation: a new frontier in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease management by K.B. Kvit

“…TLR4 levels were significantly higher in the NAFLD group, correlating positively with liver function tests and systemic inflammatory markers. Following microbiome-targeted therapy, patients demonstrated a substantial reduction in TLR4 levels, improved liver enzymes (alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase), decreased HOMA-IR index, and enhanced gut microbiota composition. …”
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The Uniaxial Creep Characteristics of Red Sandstone under Dry-Wet Cycles by Guangcheng Liu, Xin Huang, Jianyong Pang

“…Water is one of the most important factors that affect the long-term stability of geotechnical engineering structures. …”
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The comparative effectiveness of active and passive stretching post-massage: effects on knee injury recovery by Arif Kurniawan, Ahmad Nasrulloh, Sulistiyono Sulistiyono, Ali Satia Graha, Hadwi Prihatanta

“…Pain measred using the VAS, ROM with a goniometer, and functional via the KOS. Data analysis involved paired t-tests, Wilcoxon tests, independent t-tests, and Mann-Whitney U tests. …”
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Modern strategies for study of tumor’s markers in clinical practic by I. B. Zborovskaya

“…Essentially new capacities of clinical oncology are uncovered with the help of modern molecular biology methods that allow to determine structural and functional changes of genes and their products. This review examines approaches to improve criteria for creating diagnostic essays, evaluation of treatment efficiency and molecular factors of clinical course. …”
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Effects of anthropic dynamics on mangrove ecosystems’ degradation in Haiti by Johnson Morancy, Helenilza Ferreira Albuquerque-Cunha, Alan Cavalcanti da Cunha

“…We have concluded that distance from home, ecological function, intervention in biodiversity conservation, as well as water-climatic and geo-physical threats are factors closely correlated to mangroves’ environmental conservation and management.…”
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The Rural-Urban Student Performance Gap in Colombia by Wilson F. Rodriguez-Gómez, Efrén Yamid Rodríguez Gómez, Jose E. Gomez-Gonzalez

“…Using quantile regression, a student-level education production function at different points along the achievement distribution is estimated. …”
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The prevalence and correlation of cancer-related fatigue and locomotive syndrome in geriatric cancer patients. by Mo-Yu Yang, Ying Chen, Hui Su, Yan Lv, Yu-Ling Yang

“…Data were collected using General Information Questionnaire, Cancer Fatigue Scale and the Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale. χ2 test, Logistic regression analysis and Spearman analysis were utilized to analyze the data.…”
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Development Research on Integrating CNC Machine Tool with Plasma for Online Surface Heat Treatment by Shao-Hsien Chen, Bo-Ting Wang

“…However, for online heat treatment of cast iron FC25, it is important to study the parameters of the lathe and plasma, and the research method is used eventually to optimize the process and reduce the machining cost and machining error. The variable factors in the surface online real-time heat treatment are spindle speed, feed rate, and current, and the objective function is the hardness of mechanical properties. …”
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Liquid temperature effect on the hydraulic shock wave velocity in polyethylene pipes by I. R. Antypas, A. G. Dyachenkо, Saed Bakir Imad

“…Temperature is a key factor affecting the flexibility properties of polyethylene pipes, and it affects not only the design, but also the investment in the development of water supply networks. …”
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Research on automatic identification method for pipeline girth weld defects based on X-ray images and sparse representation by Shaohui JIA, Yaping LI, Weixin GAO, Yunchao PENG, Xinjian ZHANG, Yuxia WANG

“…Objective Girth weld quality is considered a significant factor influencing the safe operation of pipelines. …”
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Predictive Assessment of Organic/mineral Dust Explosion by José Serrano, Andr Laurent, Fabrice Putier, Laurent Perrin, Olivier Dufaud

“…Incorporating mineral dust into organic powders is a common practice in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food production, and cosmetics to enhance product functionality. However, these additions can significantly alter the ignition sensitivity and explosion severity of the mixtures, complicating risk assessments performed without comprehensive experimental testing. …”
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