Comprehensive evaluation and scenario simulation for determining the optimal conservation priority of ecological services in Danjiangkou Reservoir Area, China by Pengcheng Zhao, Lihui Wang, Yuhong Huang, Yifan Zhao, Qichi Yang, Jinliang Huang, Yun Du, Feng Ling

“…However, the utilization of a singular evaluation indicator and the employment of ambiguous methods for delineating conservation priorities have resulted in deviations in the decision-making processes. …”
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Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Syndromes: Small Bowel Cancer Risk and Endoscopic Surveillance Strategies by Edoardo Borsotti, Francesca Laura Nava, Felice Benedicenti, Laura Cini, Andrea Magarotto, Davide Ferrari, Paolo Cantù, Marco Vitellaro, Emanuele Rausa, Federica Cavalcoli

“…This review aims to evaluate and compare current endoscopic techniques for small bowel surveillance in these patients. <b>Methods:</b> A comprehensive review was conducted using peer-reviewed studies sourced from PubMed. …”
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Quantitative analysis of three-dimensional choroidal changes in coronary artery disease patients with swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography by Zhaoxia Zheng, Jing Liu, Jiayi Sun, Yue Zhang, Xiaoya Gu, Shuang Song, Xiaobing Yu

“…Purpose: To quantitatively analyze three-dimensional (3D) choroidal changes in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients with swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography (SS-OCTA) based on a scan area of 12×12mm. Methods: 236 CAD patients and 78 controls were included after coronary angiography (CAG) evaluation in this prospective cross-sectional study. …”
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A Multi-Sensor Fusion Approach Combined with RandLA-Net for Large-Scale Point Cloud Segmentation in Power Grid Scenario by Tianyi Li, Shuanglin Li, Zihan Xu, Nizar Faisal Alkayem, Qiao Bao, Qiang Wang

“…This integration enables the construction of a colored point cloud dataset with rich visual and geometric features. Based on the RandLA-Net framework, an efficient processing method for large-scale point cloud segmentation is developed and optimized explicitly for power grid tower scenarios. …”
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Combination ATR-FTIR with Multiple Classification Algorithms for Authentication of the Four Medicinal Plants from <i>Curcuma</i> L. in Rhizomes and Tuberous Roots by Qiuyi Wen, Wenlong Wei, Yun Li, Dan Chen, Jianqing Zhang, Zhenwei Li, De-an Guo

“…The original spectroscopic data were pretreated using derivatives, standard normal variate (SNV), multiplicative scatter correction (MSC), and smoothing (S) methods. Among them, 1D + MSC + 13S emerged as the best pretreatment method. …”
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Pre-treatment peripheral blood TCR repertoire as a predictor of response in patients with NSCLC treated with immunochemotherapy by Yong Yang, Hui-yu Jiang, Yuan Li, Fang Wu, Zhao-yang Chen, Guo-ping Zheng, Wen-Zhong Su, Hai-long Wang, Min Pang

“…Therefore, further investigation and validation of the TCR repertoire as a potential biomarker for predicting the benefit of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy are needed. Methods Blood samples were collected from patients with advanced NSCLC before initiating anti-programmed cell death 1 (anti-PD-1) antibody treatment in combination with chemotherapy. …”
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Comparative study of robotic-assisted vs. laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer: a single-center experience by Wenpeng Wang, Jia Liu, Jiefu Wang, Li Li, Dalu Kong, Junfeng Wang

“…This study aimed to compare clinical and surgical outcomes between RACS and LCS for CRC patients.MethodsWe included 225 patients from Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute &amp; Hospital (TJMUCH) between January 2021 and June 2024, divided into RACS (n=82) and LCS (n=143) groups. …”
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Tourniquet Use During Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Is Associated With Postoperative Quadriceps Atrophy and Pain but No Negative Effects in the Long Term: A Systematic... by Caleb V. Hayes, B.S., Saad M. Ibrahim, B.S., Anna E. Crawford, B.S., James R. Jones, M.D., Mathew D. Hargreaves, B.S., Clay A. Rahaman, B.A., Eugene W. Brabston, M.D., Thomas B. Evely, M.D., Aaron J. Casp, M.D., Kevin E. Wilk, D.P.T., Amit M. Momaya, M.D.

“…Purpose: To evaluate the effect of tourniquet use during ACL reconstruction on quadriceps strength, intraoperative and postoperative blood loss, operative time, thigh girth or calf girth, and postoperative pain. Methods: A systematic review using PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Air pollution and prostate cancer: Unraveling the connection through network toxicology and machine learning by Yuqi Li, Tao Zhou, Zhiyu Liu, Xinyao Zhu, Qilong Wu, Chunyang Meng, Qingfu Deng

“…This study aims to explore the potential association between air pollutants and prostate cancer (PCa) and to identify key genes that may play a critical bridging role in this process. Methods: This study utilized multiple online databases to obtain relevant target genes associated with air pollutants and PCa. …”
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Automated non-laying hen identification via deep learning: A phenotypic characteristics attribution analysis framework by Wenxiang Qin, Xiao Yang, Liyang Yu, Yujia Chen, Junjie Wang, Yan Zhou, Weichao Zheng

“…The current identification of non-laying hens in commercial layer operations relies predominantly on manual empirical methods involving visual inspection and physical touch. …”
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A bibliometric analysis of research trends in mesenchymal stem cell therapy for neonatal bronchopulmonary dysplasia: 2004–2024 by Lu Bai, Yue Xin

“…This study aims to perform a bibliometric analysis of the publication landscape surrounding MSC therapy for BPD to identify research trends, collaborative networks, influential research clusters, and emerging research frontiers from 2004 to 2024.MethodsA bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) as the primary database due to its comprehensive citation indexing and standardized metadata. …”
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Burn inhalation injury and intubation with dexamethasone-eluting endotracheal tubes modulate local microbiome and alter airway inflammation by Gabriela Gonzales, Ronit Malka, Rena Bizios, Gregory R. Dion, Teja Guda, Teja Guda

“…A secondary aim is to assess the impact of localized dexamethasone delivery via a drug-eluting ETT to reduce laryngeal scarring.MethodsInhalation injury was developed in swine by administering heated air (150°C–160°C) under endoscopic visualization. …”
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Tips and Tricks in the Laparoscopic Treatment of Type I Duodenal Atresia: Description of a Technique by Salvatore Fabio Chiarenza, Maria Luisa Conighi, Valeria Bucci, Cosimo Bleve

“…We describe our mininvasive surgical strategy and management, detailing the aspects of laparoscopic techniques. Material and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of five patients affected by fenestrated duodenal web (DA) with a delayed onset of symptoms and diagnosis who were managed in our Department over a period of 10 years (2013–2023). …”
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Effect of Medication Management at Home via Pharmacist-Led Home Televisits: Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial by Sheikh Rubana Hossain, Akanksha N Samant, Briana C Balsamo, Chelsea E Hawley, Michael C Zanchelli, Carolyn Zhu, Maria D Venegas, Marina Robertson, Megan B McCullough, Judith L Beizer, Kenneth S Boockvar, Albert L Siu, Lauren R Moo, William W Hung

“…ObjectiveThe objective of this study is to examine the effect of pharmacist-led medication through home televisits compared to usual care on appropriate medication use, medication discrepancies, medication adherence, and ADRs. MethodsWe will conduct a 2-site cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT). …”
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Complications of lung cancer radiation therapy and the preventive role of positron-emission tomography by O. Yu. Stoliarova, Yu. V. Dumanskyi, O. V. Syniachenko, Ye. D. Yehudina, O. O. Khaniukov

“…The purpose of study: to investigate the nature of the RT complications in various options of the LC course, to identify the risk factors and to assess the role of the preliminary PET with fluoride-dehydroglucose in order to reduce the number of side effects of irradiation. Materials and methods. 1071 patients with LC at the ages from 24 to 86 years (mean age 59 years) were observed (83 % of men and 17 % of women). …”
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Future Me, a Prospection-Based Chatbot to Promote Mental Well-Being in Youth: Two Exploratory User Experience Studies by Martin Dechant, Eva Lash, Sarah Shokr, Ciarán O'Driscoll

“…We also seek to identify design improvements that could enhance the chatbot’s ability to support users’ mental well-being. MethodsIn total, 2 complementary studies were conducted. …”
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MEN: leveraging explainable multimodal encoding network for precision prediction of CYP450 inhibitors by Abena Achiaa Atwereboannah, Wei-Ping Wu, Mugahed A. Al-antari, Sophyani B. Yussif, Chukwuebuka J. Ejiyi, Edwin K. Tenagyei, Grace-Mercure B. Kissanga, Gyarteng S. A. Emmanuel, Yeong Hyeon Gu, Emmanuel Ahene

“…However, existing machine learning (ML) methods often fall short in terms of prediction accuracy and biological interpretability. …”
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Aortic Wall Elastic Properties Disorders and Its Hemodynamics by K. R. Bril, A. A. Pronkin, T. N. Galyan, V. V. Khovrin

“…Assessment of aortic biomechanical parameters using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a new level of visualization for aortic diseases allowing to improve surgical tactics and prevent complications. …”
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Abstract 284: Renal Contrast Excretion After Myelography: A Valuable Tool in The Diagnosis of Cerebrospinal‐Venous Fistulae by Firas Bounni, Neil V. Patel, Emanuele Orru

“…Their high spatial and temporal resolution allows visualization of the abnormal connection between the two spaces. …”
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Investigating the Therapeutic Mechanisms of Honeysuckle (China) in Sepsis Through Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation by Liu P, Zeng L, Fu H, Li F

“…This research utilized network pharmacology to explore the mechanisms through which honeysuckle mitigates sepsis.Methods: Bioactive compounds of honeysuckle were sourced from the Traditional Chinese Medicine System Pharmacology database, and their corresponding targets were identified. …”
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