Temporal dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 phylogenetic diversity in Central Brazil reveals evolutionary shifts among variants of concern during the pandemic by José Alexandre Felizola Diniz-Filho, Rhewter Nunes, Cintia Pelegrineti Targueta, Cintia Pelegrineti Targueta, Ramilla dos Santos Braga Ferreira, Amanda Melo-Ximenes, Amanda Melo-Ximenes, Renata de Oliveira Dias, Juliana Santana de Curcio, Daniela Melo e Silva, Menira Borges de L. Dias e Souza, Fabíola Souza Fiaccadori, Elisângela de Paula Silveira Lacerda, Cristiana Maria Toscano, Thiago Fernando Rangel, Mariana Pires de Campos Telles, Mariana Pires de Campos Telles

“…The COVID-19 pandemic has led to substantial health, economic, and social impacts worldwide, and now, after more than 5 years since the start of the pandemic, it is possible to retrospectively evaluate patterns of SARS-CoV-2 spread and its consequences. …”
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Association Between Microcalcification Patterns in Mammography and Breast Tumors in Comparison to Histopathological Examinations by Iqbal Hussain Rizuana, Ming Hui Leong, Geok Chin Tan, Zaleha Md. Isa

“…The objective of this study was to evaluate patterns of mammographic microcalcifications and their association with histopathological findings related to various breast tumors. …”
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First-line glaucoma monotherapy medication patterns in Finland during 1995-2019 based on a population-based study. by Petri K M Purola, Seppo V P Koskinen, Hannu M T Uusitalo

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To evaluate patterns in first-line glaucoma monotherapy in Finland during 1995-2019 based on nationwide survey and register data.…”
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Using Local Ecological Knowledge in Louisiana to Infer Distribution and Abundance of the Alligator Snapping Turtle by Cybil C. Huntzinger, Irvin Louque Jr., Eddie K. Lyons, Peter V. Lindeman, Will Selman

“…This concordance suggests that LEK surveys can be useful for evaluating patterns of the distribution for cryptic species such as the alligator snapping turtle, while also potentially providing inferences about species abundance in a conservation context. …”
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Gradient changes in bioprosthetic valve thrombosis: duration of anticoagulation and strategies to improve detection by Vuyisile T Nkomo, Alexander C Egbe, Heidi M Connolly, Patricia A Pellikka, Sorin V Pislaru, Filip Ionescu, Hartzell V Schaff, Ioana Petrescu, Jwan A Naser, Cristina Pislaru

“…We set forth to (1) evaluate patterns of increase in gradients prior to BPVT diagnosis and (2) characterise time-course of response to anticoagulation.Methods Patients treated with warfarin for BPVT (1999–2019) with clinically significant reduction of mean gradients (≥25%) were identified retrospectively. …”
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Distinct metastatic organotropism shapes prognosis in lung adenocarcinoma with brain metastasis by Sama I. Sayin, Sama I. Sayin, Ella A. Eklund, Ella A. Eklund, Ella A. Eklund, Kevin X. Ali, Kevin X. Ali, Jozefina J. Dzanan, Jozefina J. Dzanan, Moe Xylander, Martin Dankis, Martin Dankis, Per Lindahl, Per Lindahl, Volkan I. Sayin, Volkan I. Sayin, Andreas Hallqvist, Andreas Hallqvist, Clotilde Wiel

“…However, real-world clinical data on metastatic organotropism in well-characterized patient cohorts remain surprisingly scarce. Here, we evaluate patterns of metastasis, clinical characteristics and survival outcomes in patients with lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD), the major histological NSCLC subtype.MethodsWe performed a multi-center retrospective study including 913 stage IV LUAD patients, diagnosed and molecularly assessed in western Sweden between 2016–2021. …”
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Real-life utilization of sentinel lymph node mapping in endometrial cancer: Patterns of practice in unmapped patients and effect on treatment and outcomes by Danielle Glassman, Raadhika Kher, Cande V. Ananth, Eugenia Girda

“…Objectives: To examine the real-life utilization of sentinel lymph node mapping for surgical staging of patients with endometrial cancer. We evaluated patterns of surgical staging in unmapped patients and studied how this practice affected adjuvant therapies and survival. …”
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Clinico-epidemiology and resistance patterns of community-acquired and hospital-acquired staphylococcus aureus sepsis in children by Sahar Siddiqui, Mohd Suhail Lone, Umar Amin Qureshi, Rayees Khanday

“…This research endeavored to characterize S. aureus sepsis in pediatric patients, differentiate between cases caused by CA S. aureus (CA-SA) and HA S. aureus (HA-SA), and evaluate patterns of antibiotic resistance. Methods: This study, conducted between January 2021 and December 2022 at the Postgraduate Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital, Srinagar, Kashmir, J&K, investigated patients aged 1 month to 18 years with suspected S. aureus sepsis or disseminated disease. …”
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Deep learning model using continuous skin temperature data predicts labor onset by Chinmai Basavaraj, Azure D. Grant, Shravan G. Aras, Elise N. Erickson

“…Finally, we developed a deep learning model using temperature patterning to provide a daily forecast of time to labor onset. Methods We evaluated patterns in continuous skin temperature data in 91 (n = 54 spontaneous labors) pregnant women using a wearable smart ring. …”
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Digital analysis of internal fit variation of additively manufactured crown patterns by Wendy A. Clark, Mustafa Girnary, Tariq Alsahafi, Ariana Motamedi, Ingeborg J. De Kok

“…This was accomplished by evaluating patterns manufactured using three different 3D printers and resin materials, assessing their fit and adaptation through digital scanning and analysis. …”
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Treatment patterns and outcomes in follicular lymphoma with POD24: an analysis from the LEO Consortium by Jonathan R. Day, Melissa C. Larson, Urshila Durani, Jean L. Koff, Yucai Wang, Thomas M. Habermann, Izidore S. Lossos, Loretta J. Nastoupil, Christopher Strouse, Dai Chihara, Peter Martin, John P. Leonard, Jonathon B. Cohen, Brad S. Kahl, Jia Ruan, W. Richard Burack, Jonathan W. Friedberg, James R. Cerhan, Christopher R. Flowers, Brian K. Link, Matthew J. Maurer, Carla Casulo

“…Assembling an academic-based cohort from the Lymphoma Epidemiology of Outcomes Consortium for Real World Evidence, we evaluated patterns of care and outcomes for 220 patients with FL with POD24 and retained FL histology. …”
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An efficacy of protection the organs at risks comparison between the intensitymodulated radiotherapy therapy (IMRT) and the three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) by Abd Al-Taj Abd Ali Khaleel, Siham Sabah Abdullah, Sabbar Shukri Al-Bayaty, Abdulrahman Mohammed Abdulbaqi, Nabaa Mohammad Ali Alazawy

“…Treatment planning techniques used for each patient were three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy and intensity-modulated radiotherapy. After evaluating patterns, a better plan and treatment with an X-ray beam was chosen. …”
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m5C regulator‐mediated methylation modification patterns and tumor microenvironment infiltration characteristics in acute myeloid leukemia by Qiang Wen, ShouJun Wang, Lili Hong, Siyu Shen, Yibo He, Xianfu Sheng, Xiaofen Zhuang, Shiliang Chen, Ying Wang, Haifeng Zhuang

“…On this basis, evaluating patterns of m5C modification in single cancer samples was important for evaluating the immune/stromal activities in TME and for predicting prognosis. …”
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Patterns and predictors of self-medication behavior of weight loss medications: a cross-sectional analysis of social media influence and role of pharmacist intervention by Neven Sarhan, Mona F. Schaalan, Azza A. K. El-Sheikh

“…BackgroundMisuse of weight-loss medicines, particularly those obtained via the internet and social media, raises critical concerns regarding patient safety, compliance, and risk of adverse drug reactions (ADRs).ObjectiveTo evaluate patterns of weight-loss medication acquisition, the influence of social media on drug use behaviors, the role of pharmacist recommendations, and the key predictors of self-medication and adherence.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was utilized to assess sources of procurement of weight loss drugs, impact of social media on drug use, and sufficiency of pharmacist counseling on safety and drug compliance.ResultsThe study revealed that 53% of participants reported using weight-loss medications without consulting a physician. …”
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Watershed-scale dispersal patterns of juvenile Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) revealed through genetic parentage analysis by Matthew J. Kaylor, Lindsy R. Ciepiela, Melody Feden, Joseph T. Lemanski, Casey Justice, Benjamin A. Staton, Jonathan B. Armstrong, Stefan Kelly, Shawn R. Narum, Ian A. Tattam, Seth M. White

“…This study provides an approach to evaluate patterns and drivers of dispersal in naturally spawning populations and inform conservation and restoration planning through better alignment with juvenile fish ecology.…”
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A Portal-Based Intervention (PATTERN) Designed to Support Medication Use Among Older Adults: Feasibility and Acceptability Study by Allison Pack, Stacy C Bailey, Rachel O'Conor, Evelyn Velazquez, Guisselle Wismer, Fangyu Yeh, Laura M Curtis, Kenya Alcantara, Michael S Wolf

“…This study sought to implement and evaluate PATTERN’s feasibility and acceptability. …”
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