Correlation of HER2 expression and clinicopathological characteristics in patients with urothelial carcinoma in China by WANG Shanshan, YE Dingwei, YANG Li, CHENG Fan, YANG Tiejun, ZHANG Xiaoping, YU Zhixian, ZHANG Qingyun, YANG Yong

“…Therefore, an in-depth understanding of HER2 expression and its characteristics in Chinese UC patients is crucial to guide treatment decision-making, optimize treatment strategies and achieve personalized therapy. …”
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Development and external validation of machine learning models for the early prediction of malnutrition in critically ill patients: a prospective observational study by Yi Liu, Yehua Xu, Lixia Guo, Zhongbin Chen, Xueqin Xia, Feng Chen, Li Tang, Hua Jiang, Caixia Xie

“…Abstract Background Early detection of malnutrition in critically ill patients is crucial for timely intervention and improved clinical outcomes. …”
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Diagnostic value of methane-hydrogen breath test combined with intestinal flora testing in screening for colorectal polyps by Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Hui Li, Hui Li, Zhihui Yan, Zhihui Yan, Rui Li, Rui Li, Yan Zheng, Yan Zheng, Xiaohui Wang, Xiaohui Wang, Lihong Cui

“…PurposeDiagnostic value of Methane and Hydrogen Breath Test (MHBT) combined with intestinal flora detection in colorectal polyp screening.MethodsRetrospective inclusion of 196 patients who had completed MHBT with colonoscopy during the same period of time in the General Hospital of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), China, from January 2022 to December 2023, were divided into a control group (no polyps) and an observation group (with polyps, n = 109). …”
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Clinical characteristics and prognosis of amyopathic dermatomyositis patients with interstitial lung disease: insights from a retrospective cohort by Yanan Ying, Tingting Wu, Long Wang, Yun Zhang, Yiming Yu, Zaichun Deng, Qunli Ding

“…The identified prognostic factors underscore the importance of early detection and personalized management strategies for optimizing outcomes in patients with ADM-ILD.…”
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Evaluation of ctDNA-guided adjuvant therapy de-escalation in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a comparative cohort study by Xu Zhang, Qigen Fang, Junhui Yuan, Liyuan Dai, Ruihua Luo, Tao Huang, Tao Huang, Yinfei Wu

“…We evaluated whether ctDNA-directed stratification could optimize locoregional control in HNSCC patients following neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy.MethodsIn this comparative cohort study, consecutive HNSCC patients treated with neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy were stratified into two management groups: a ctDNA-guided cohort where tumor-informed ctDNA testing determined POCRT administration given only for detectable ctDNA, and a traditional cohort where all patients received PORT, with postoperative chemotherapy decisions made by multidisciplinary team review based on pathologic response status and pretreatment imaging findings. …”
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Electrostatic MEMS Two-Dimensional Scanning Micromirrors Integrated with Piezoresistive Sensors by Yameng Shan, Lei Qian, Kaixuan He, Bo Chen, Kewei Wang, Wenchao Li, Wenjiang Shen

“…This paper proposes a method for integrating piezoresistive sensors on the torsion axis of electrostatic MEMS micromirrors to detect the deflection angle. …”
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Evaluation of Theobroma cacao L. as a bioindicator for cadmium contamination through H2O2 electrochemical analysis by Lenys Fernández, Patricio Javier Espinoza-Montero, María José Gallegos-Lovato, Paulo Bustamante, Diego Bolaños-Méndez, Juan Diego Sampedro, Augusto Rodríguez, Andrea Ortega-Gallegos, Mónica Jadan

“…Moreover, H₂O₂ quantification via chronoamperometry demonstrated a rapid and effective method for detecting Cd-induced oxidative stress in plant systems. …”
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Risk factors for prolonged hospitalization as a marker for difficult-to-manage exacerbations of chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD): the DiMECO Study by Dorina Esendağlı, Nurdan Köktürk, Ayşe Baha, Dilek Yapar, Seçil Özkan, Elif Şen, Fatma Çiftçi, Burcu Öztürk, Sümeyye Kodalak Cengiz, Gaye Ulubay, İrem Şerifoğlu, Yelda Varol, Aydan Mertoğlu, Ali Kadri Çırak, Onur Turan, Neşe Dursunoğlu, Nilüfer Savurmuş, Alev Gürgün, Funda Elmas, Lütfi Çöplü, Ümran Sertçelik, Reyhan Yıldız, İpek Özmen, Aylin Alpaydın, Mehmet Polatlı, Ebru Karaçay Yeşiloğlu, Deniz Çelik

“…Methods This is a multicenter prospective observational study of COPD patients hospitalized with exacerbations. …”
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EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF VORTEX TUBE SYSTEM USED FOR CONTROL PANELS COOLING by Hussein Sultan, Khalid Saleem, Ammar Ojimi, Lioua Kolsi

“…The main goal of this work is to extend the cooling procedure for the electronic control panel and the method of impacting different pressures (1 to 7 bar) on the system's performance. …”
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Impact of rainy season on approach trajectories in high-altitude airport terminal maneuvering area: a clustering analysis by Jianxiong Chen, Jingtao Wang, Fan Li, Lin Zou

“…This research introduces a novel method for analyzing trajectory changes in the rainy season at high-altitude airports, offering valuable insights for optimizing flight path planning and enhancing airspace safety management under complex weather conditions.…”
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Authentication of rapeseed variety based on hyperspectral imaging and chemometrics by Junjun Gong, Xinjing Dou, Du Wang, Mengxue Fang, Li Yu, Fei Ma, Xuefang Wang, Baocheng Xu, Peiwu Li, Liangxiao Zhang

“…The seed authentication is crucial for quality and yield. The traditional detection methods are often destructive, time-consuming and laborious. …”
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Microwave Reflectometry for Online Monitoring of Metal Powder Used in Laser Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing by Farzaneh Ahmadi, Reza Zoughi

“…While promising, this investigation represents an initial step in the long journey toward optimizing millimeter-wave methods for integration into real-world LPBF AM systems.…”
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Relevance of Preoperative Vessel Mapping and Early Postoperative Ultrasonography in Predicting Arteriovenous Fistula Failure in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients by Shikhar Gupta, Mehtab Ahmed, Sayema, Azam Haseen, Saif Quaiser

“…By utilizing this, necessary steps can be taken optimize the outcomes of AV fistula formation.…”
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Fluorescent reporter plasmids for single-cell and bulk-level composition assays in E. faecalis. by Kelsey M Hallinen, Keanu A Guardiola-Flores, Kevin B Wood

“…This approach offers a simple and scalable method for selection and competition experiments in simple two-species populations under aerobic growth conditions. …”
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Droplet microfluidic screening to engineer angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) catalytic activity by Evelyn F Okal, Philip A. Romero, Pete Heinzelman

“…Conclusions This work demonstrates the potential of droplet microfluidics for therapeutic peptidase engineering, offering a robust and accessible method to optimize enzyme properties for clinical applications.…”
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User Satisfaction Analysis of University of Jember's UC3 using EUCS Approach by Martiana Kholila Fadhil, Muhammad Riza Darmawan

“…This study aims to evaluate user satisfaction levels with the UC3 application to provide insights for service improvement and benefit optimization for users. A quantitative methodology was adopted using the End User Computing Satisfaction (EUCS) method, incorporating five variables: content, accuracy, format, ease of use, and timeliness. …”
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Revealing the mechanism of crystal orientation-dependent surface morphology and topography evolution in single-crystal ZnO using nanoindentation by Weihai Huang, Jiwang Yan

“…This study reveals how crystal orientation governs surface evolution in ZnO, offering guidance for machining method development and processing parameter optimization.…”
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Label semantics and image features aware remote sensing sample retrieval from multi-source datasets for AI-enabled remote sensing monitoring by XingTao Ren, XingTao Ren, Yan Ma, YiXin Zhou, YiXin Zhou

“…By integrating label semantics and visual features, the method enhances the accuracy and efficiency of sample dataset retrieval and integration. …”
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Epidemiology and risk factors of healthcare-associated urinary tract infections: a prospective study in a Tunisian tertiary hospital by Hela Ghali, Omar Khalil Ben Saad, Sana Bhiri, Salma Balhi, Farah Azouzi, Amani Maatouk, Sameh Boughattas, Saoussen Layouni, Jihed Anoun, Sofien Benzarti, Emna Trabelsi, Zeineb Mrizak, Maha Brahim, Arwa Nafetti, Aroua Kamel, Fatima E. Khouya, Sofien Aidani, Yosr Boussoukaya, Mohamed Ben Rejeb, AbdelHalim Trabelsi, Houyem S. Latiri, Asma Ben Cheikh

“…In order to reduce HAUTI incidence and improve quality of care, strict infection control measures must implemented, patients at risk must be detected early and catheter management must be optimized.…”
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Effect of heating rate on microstructure evolution and mechanical-seepage characteristics of hot-pressed briquettes by GAN Qingqing, XU Jiang, CAI Guoliang, LEI Lihao, YUAN Jiamin, PENG Shoujian

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