Lessons learned in migrating from one commercial genetics clinical decision-making tool to another: Assessment of data integrity and utilization by Calvin Le, Kevin Tatunay, Wayne Liu, Haibo Lu, Nicole-Ann Rodis, Thomas Nam, Mercy Y. Laurino, Marianne E. Dubard-Gault

“…Methods: Between July and December 2023, the genetics team migrated a family history database from one commercial software solution to another. …”
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Characteristics and bioinformatics of peptides from natural and cultured sandfish (Holothuria scabra) by Pawitporn Daopa, Chakkapat Aenglong, Sittiruk Roytrakul, Teerasak E-kobon, Xue Zhao, Wanwimol Klaypradit

“…LC-MSMS analysis, coupled with bioinformatics database comparisons, indicated that sandfish from natural and cultured sources, as well as different enzymes used in the hydrolysis process, significantly affect protein and peptide pattern. …”
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Integrative analysis of anoikis-related prognostic signature to evaluate the immune landscape and predict therapeutic response in stomach adenocarcinoma by Ziyi Zhou, Lanlan Yang, Yuan Fang, Rongzhong Xu, Xi Wang, Yuli Wang, Zhihong Fang

“…In this study, we used the TCGA-STAD database to identify the expression patterns and prognostic relevance of anoikis-related genes (ARGs) in STAD. …”
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Using machine learning models to plan HIV services: Emerging opportunities in design, implementation and evaluation by T Dzinamarira, E Mbunge, I Chingombe, D F Cuadros, E Moyo, I Chitungo, G Murewanhema, B Muchemwa, G Rwibasira, O Mugurungi, G Musuka, H Herrera

“…Literature searches were conducted in different prominent and reputable electronic database repositories including PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Science, IEEE Xplore, and Springer. …”
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Effects of water nutrient concentrations on stream macroinvertebrate community stoichiometry: a large-scale study by Beck, Miriam, Billoir, Elise, Usseglio-Polatera, Philippe, Meyer, Albin, Gautreau, Edwige, Danger, Michael

“…Relying on a stoichiometric database for >200 taxa and >1300 standardized sampling events of macroinvertebrate assemblages from the French national monitoring programme, we investigated the effect of water phosphorus and nitrogen load on stream macroinvertebrate community stoichiometry. …”
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A novel approach for unveiling co-occurrence patterns of UV filter mixtures in sunscreens: Prioritization for hazard and risk assessment by Ah-Reum Jo, Ba Reum Kwon, Inae Lee, Jieun Min, Sohyeon Choi, Na-Youn Park, Younglim Kho, Jeongim Park, Ho Kim, Kyungho Choi

“…This study utilized a public database, “Hwahae”, and analyzed 2183 sunscreen products marketed in South Korea as of 2019, using an association rule mining (ARM) to elucidate their co-occurrence patterns. …”
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Acute effects of physical exercise on cognitive function and neurotrophins in patients with type 1 diabetes: A systematic review by Emanuele Zanardo, Giulia Quinto, Francesca Battista, Federica Duregon, Marco Vecchiato, Chiara Bergia, Kirk Erickson, Andrea Ermolao, Daniel Neunhaeuserer

“…Methods: MEDLINE, Cochrane Library (CENTRAL database), EMBASE and SPORTDiscus were screened by 2 independent reviewers, who selected studies that analysed acute effects of physical exercise in patients with T1DM on BDNF levels or cognitive function tests before and after exercise. …”
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The truth about co-benefits: a multidimensional feasibility assessment for thailand and beyond by Eric Zusman, Kaoru Akahoshi, Tatsuya Hanaoka, Christopher S Malley, Supat Wangwongwatana, Nutthajit Onmek, Ittipol Paw-armart, Kim Oanh Nguyen Thi, Lai Nguyen Huy, Johan C I Kuylenstierna, Tomoki Hirayama, Yurie Goto, Kawashima Kazumasa, Markus Amann, Zbigniew Klimont, Jessica Slater

“…An international barriers database as well as strengthening links to work on barriers and technological diffusion, transaction costs, and multi-level transitions can also help spread multi-dimensional feasibility assessments across countries and scales.…”
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Genomic analysis of Enterobacter cloacae complex from Southern Thailand reveals insights into multidrug resistance genotypes and genetic diversity by Thunchanok Yaikhan, Kamonnut Singkhamanan, Pawarisa Luenglusontigit, Arnon Chukamnerd, Natakorn Nokchan, Nutwadee Chintakovid, Sarunyou Chusri, Rattanaruji Pomwised, Monwadee Wonglapsuwan, Kittinun Leetanaporn, Surasak Sangkhathat, Komwit Surachat

“…Furthermore, our expanded investigation revealed 296 novel STs within the NCBI Reference Sequence database. We identified six isolates carrying the mcr-9 gene, highlighting a significant concern in antimicrobial resistance (AMR). …”
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The current and future cancer burden in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries by Saleh A. Alessy, Saleh A. Alqahtani, Jerome Vignat, Amid Abuhmaidan, Amani E. L. Basmi, Najla Al Lawati, Ameera Ali A‐Nooh, Wael Shelpai, Samar Alhomoud, Ali Al‐Zahrani, Freddie Bray, Ariana Znaor

“…Methods The estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths were extracted from the GLOBOCAN database developed by the International Agency for Research on Cancer; new cancer cases, cancer deaths, and corresponding age‐standardized incidence and mortality rates for the year 2020 are presented. …”
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Clinical course of patients relisted for orthotopic heart transplantation: A national study by David Rekhtman, BS, Amit Iyengar, MD, MSE, Nikhil Ganjoo, BA, Cindy Song, BA, Noah Weingarten, MD, Max Shin, MD, Michaela Asher, MPhil, John DePaolo, MD, PhD, Marisa Cevasco, MD, MPH, Pavan Atluri, MD

“…Methods: The United Network for Organ Sharing database was queried for adults listed for first-time isolated heart transplantation between October 18, 2018 and September 30, 2023. …”
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Unmasking MRSA antibiotic resistance: the impact of environment, pollution, and healthcare quality—a nationwide exploration in China: a comprehensive analysis spanning 2014 to 2021... by Yi-Chang Zhao, Ming-Xuan Xiao, Zhi-Hua Sun, Jia-Kai Li, Huai-yuan Liu, Bi-Kui Zhang, Hua-Lin Cai, Wei Cao, Feng Yu, Miao Yan

“…Environment and medical care data were obtained either from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) database or the National Ministry of Ecology and Environment (NMEE). …”
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Integration of ground-based and remote sensing data with deep learning algorithms for mapping habitats in Natura 2000 protected oak forests by Lucia Čahojová, Ivan Jarolímek, Barbora Klímová, Michal Kollár, Michaela Michalková, Karol Mikula, Aneta A. Ožvat, Denisa Slabejová, Mária Šibíková

“…The study also seeks to evaluate the accuracy of this approach, specifically in oak-dominated forests, as well as identify the optimal time period within a year for effective habitat identification.Using the specialised software NaturaSat, automated segmentations were performed based on the coordinates of phytosociological relevés and forest strands defined in database. Oak-dominated forest habitats were differentiated solely through multispectral data obtained from Sentinel-2 satellites. …”
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Long non-coding RNAs modulate glutathione metabolism gene expression and tolerance to Pb stress in root tissue of endophyte-infected rice seedling by He-Fei Sun, Xin-Nan Wang, Ya-Nan Li, Lan-Lan Wang, Yue-Ying Li, Lian-Ju Ma, Xue-Mei Li

“…DElncRNAs and DEmRNAs were combined with miRNA database to construct ceRNA network. DEmRNAs in ceRNA network were mainly participated in carbohydrate metabolic process, peroxidase activity and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis. …”
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Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists in obesity treatment - a literature review by Aleksander Jentkiewicz, Esmail Haj Obeid, Jakub Ulrych, Jan Krupa, Maciej Malinowski, Michał Krasowski, Alicja Kalinowska, Wiktoria Pietras, Adrian Kozieł, Zofia Kurek

“…Materials and Evidence: A literature review was conducted using the PubMed database for articles published from January 2016 to January 2024, supplemented by earlier foundational papers. …”
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Enhanced characterization of non-metallic inclusions in ultra-high-strength steels using advanced synchrotron-based X-ray absorption spectroscopy and chemometric analysis by Mourad Kharbach, Mohammed Alaoui Mansouri, Ekta Rani, Harishchandra Singh, Tuomas Alatarvas, Brice Sarpi, Lin Zhu, Yuran Niu, Alexei Zakharov, Ilkka Launonen, Marko Huttula, Mikko J. Sillanpaa, Samuli Urpelainen

“…The challenge of assigning calcium phase identities to the spectra extracted by MCR-ALS is addressed using a comprehensive reference database and the Hit Quality Index (HQI), which effectively matches most NMIs before annealing to the calcium phosphate phase. …”
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Prognostic Factors of IVF&ICSI Cycle Cancellation in Patients with Endometriosis-Related Infertility by Elif Kulahci Aslan, Kiper Aslan, Cihan Cakir, Isil Kasapoglu, Berrin Avci, Baris Ata, Gurkan Uncu

“…Study Design: This was a retrospective cohort study and conducted at the Assisted Reproductive Technology center of Uludag University School of Medicine, between the years 2011-2017. The electronic database was screened and infertile patients with endometriosis, without male factor infertility, systemic disease, or undefined adnexal mass, and aged <40 were selected. …”
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Personalized treatment strategies for breast adenoid cystic carcinoma: A machine learning approach by Sakhr Alshwayyat, Mahmoud Bashar Abu Al Hawa, Mustafa Alshwayyat, Tala Abdulsalam Alshwayyat, Siya sawan, Ghaith Heilat, Hanan M. Hammouri, Sara Mheid, Batool Al Shweiat, Hamdah Hanifa

“…Methods: The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database was used for this study's analysis. To identify the prognostic variables, we conducted Cox regression analysis and constructed prognostic models using five Machine Learning (ML) algorithms to predict the 5-year survival. …”
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Adults with reading difficulties demonstrate selective impairments in the fine neural tuning for print by Tongjie Zhuang, Yaowen Li, Yufei Tan, Jiuju Wang, Xiuyue Yue, Licheng Xue, Jing Zhao, Jing Zhao

“…Although many adults also experience reading difficulties, relatively few studies have examined whether such impairments exist in adults, particularly those who read Chinese, which differs markedly in visual and linguistic characteristics from alphabetic scripts.MethodsTo fill this gap, we assessed 20 high-level and 16 low-level adult readers who were the two extremes of the best and poorest readers of a database, which consisted of 308 college students. …”
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Adverse health effects after breast cancer up to 14 years after diagnosis by Marianne J. Heins, Kelly M. de Ligt, Janneke Verloop, Sabine Siesling, Joke C. Korevaar, Annette Berendsen, Daan Brandenbarg, Anneriet Dassen, Agnes Jager, Jacqueline Hugtenburg, Gerda van der Weele

“…Methods: We retrieved data on 11,495 women diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000–2016 and 23,242 age and sex matched controls from the PSCCR-Breast Cancer, a database containing data about cancer diagnosis, treatment and primary healthcare. …”
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