Neurocognitive and emotional long-term effects of COVID-19 infections in children and adolescents: results from a clinical survey in Bavaria, Germany by Julia Hauke-Gleißner, Irina Jarvers, Silke Jordan, Stephan Gerling, Michael Kabesch, Romuald Brunner, Stephanie Kandsperger

“…Methods We conducted an observational study involving 85 pediatric patients aged 12–17 years (M = 12.48, 61.2% female) who had confirmed COVID-19 infections and were experiencing persistent symptoms for at least 4 weeks. …”
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Nail disease in psoriatic arthritis. Data from the Russian Psoriatic Arthritis Registry by E. E. Gubar, Y. L. Korsakova, E. Yu. Loginova, T. V. Korotaeva, E. A. Vasilenko, A. A. Vasilenko, N. A. Kuznetsova, I. M. Patkikeeva, E. L. Nasonov

“…Enthesitis was measured using LEI (Leeds Enthesitis Index) index. Dactylitis was detected, the number of digits with acute dactylitis was defined. …”
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Genetic polymorphism of msp2 in Plasmodium falciparum isolates among asymptomatic malaria infections from two ecological settings in Cameroon by Aline G. Bouopda-Tuedom, Luc Abate, Brice L. Feufack-Donfack, Christelle M. Ngou, Albert N. Bayibeki, Carole E. Eboumbou Moukoko, Lawrence S. Ayong, Antoine Berry, Thierry Lefèvre, Isabelle Morlais, Sandrine E. Nsango

“…Methods Dried blood spots collected from asymptomatic individuals in 2018 and 2019 were used to determine the Plasmodium infection status and distinguish the Plasmodium spp. by real-time PCR. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of Safety Monitoring Technologies for Concrete Face Rockfill Dams Addressing the Challenges of "Three Highs, One Deep, and One Narrow" by XIAO Sheng, YANG Jie, LU Xi, ZHOU Heng, CHENG Lin, MA Chunhui, TONG Fei

“…The control methods for comprehensive deformation coordination in CFRDs are explored. …”
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia in combination with COVID-19: clinical features and unfavorable prognosis factors by O. L. Kochneva, E. A. Baryakh, E. N. Misyurina, E. I. Zhelnova, K. V. Yatskov, T. S. Chudnova, Yu. Yu. Polyakov, A. B. Makeshova, M. A. Mingalimov, D. D. Ivanova, L. T. Shimanovskaya, E. N. Zotina, T. N. Tolstykh, E. Yu. Grishina, D. E. Gagloeva, V. N. Yakimets, A. I. Koneva, E. A. Karimova

“…To identify risk factors for hospital mortality and severe course of COVID-19, as well as to optimize therapeutic and preventive measures.Materials and methods. …”
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Novel perceptions and insights into the rare hematologic malignancy of acute megakaryocytic leukemia: a multicenter clinical retrospective study by Yuan Liu, Yanquan Liu, Xiaojun Chen, Yue Yin, Zhenyuan Xu, Jiachen Xie, Jianzhen Shen, He Huang, Huidong Guo

“…Except for 2 patients who were not detected by flow immunotyping, cytogenetics and molecular biology, the remaining 21 patients were detected accordingly, and megakaryocyte antigens (CD41, CD42, CD61) were expressed in these 21 patients with AMKL, accompanied by certain cytogenetic or molecular biological abnormalities. …”
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Fc-effector functional antibody assays for SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern by Xuemin Chen, Grace Li, Caroline Ciric, Theda Gibson, Larry J. Anderson, Larry J. Anderson, Christina A. Rostad, Christina A. Rostad

“…This study evaluated the effect COVID-19 XBB.1.5 booster vaccination on Fc-effector antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2.MethodsWe developed four assays to evaluate the Fc-effector functions of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. …”
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Evaluating the potential of graphene oxide to promote skeletal muscle complex regeneration by Yulu Chen, Zeyu Zhu, Yian Shen, Xuling Liu, Yushi He, Chengqi Lyu, Jiayu Lu

“…Additionally, the effects of exosomes derived from GO-treated C2C12 myoblasts on osteoblasts were explored.MethodsC2C12 cells were cultured with different concentrations (0.1, 0.5, 2.5, 12.5, and 62.5 μg/mL) and particle sizes (>500 and <500 nm) of GO. …”
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Synergistic AI-resident approach achieves superior diagnostic accuracy in tertiary ophthalmic care for glaucoma and retinal disease by Dalia Camacho-García-Formentí, Gabriela Baylón-Vázquez, Karen Arriozola-Rodríguez, Enrique Avalos-Ramirez, Curt Hartleben-Matkin, Hugo Valdez-Flores, Damaris Hodelin-Fuentes, Alejandro Noriega

“…We present a Mexican AI-powered screening tool and evaluate it against first-year ophthalmology residents in a tertiary care setting in Mexico City.MethodsWe analyzed data from 435 adult patients undergoing their first ophthalmic evaluation using an AI-based platform and first-year ophthalmology residents. …”
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The role of supine imaging in assessing failure of pelvic compensation and its impact on surgical outcomes in patients with adult spinal deformity by Dongfan Wang, Wei Wang, Yu Wang, Chao Kong, Shuaikang Wang, Xiaolong Chen, Shibao Lu

“…Based on the calculated minimum detectable change of SS, FPC was defined as the change in SS of less than 3.9° between supine and upright positions. …”
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Transforming apricot kernel shell into a multifunctional photocatalyst for wastewater treatment and antimicrobial applications by Faqin Lian, Fareena Batool, Muzammil Anjum, Samia Qadeer, Abubakr M. Idris, Waqar-un- Nisa, Zepeng Rao, Zepeng Rao, Habib Ullah

“…Among various industries, pharmaceutical compounds have been detected in various aquatic environments and food supply chains; therefore, they need an economical and efficient treatment process. …”
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Predictive Value of Varicocele Grade and Histopathology in Simultaneous Varicocelectomy and Sperm Retrieval in Non-Obstructive Azoospermia: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Aris Kaltsas, Fotios Dimitriadis, Michael Chrisofos, Nikolaos Sofikitis, Athanasios Zachariou

“…These findings provide valuable insights for optimizing fertility treatments in men with NOA undergoing varicocele repair.…”
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Novel Classification of Peroneal Tendon Disease Reveals Cellular and Molecular Phenotypes of the Tenosvnovium by Julia Matthias MD, Michael A. David PhD, Sara E. Buckley DO, Daniel J. Ross MD, Nathaniel Zona BA, Michael A. Hewitt B.A., Joshua Metzl MD, Daniel K. Moon MD, MS, MBA, Courtney Grimsrud MD, Douglas J. Adams PhD, Michael Zuscik PhD, Kenneth Hunt MD

“…Kruskal Wallis with Dunn’s post-hoc was used to detect differences in cellular density between PTD1-4 vs PTD0. …”
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Infections and antibiotic resistance in Malawian children 6-59 months old hospitalized with severe acute malnutrition by Dr Bryan Vonasek, Ms. Mwawi Nyirongo, Mr. Alexander Kondwani, Dr. Anthony Garcia-Prats, Ms. Tiwonge Kamvaunamwali, Ms. Doris Ng'oma, Mr. James Kaphatika, Mr. Amazing-Grace Tepeka, Dr. Mercy Kumwenda, Dr. Emily Ciccone, Dr. Tisungane Mvalo

“…The aim of this study was to give a contemporary description of the prevalence of treatable infections and AMR in children hospitalized with SAM. Methods: This prospective cohort study enrolled children 6-59 months old hospitalized with SAM at a tertiary referral hospital in Malawi. …”
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Mutation-based, neoadjuvant treatment for advanced anaplastic thyroid carcinoma by Sabine Wächter, Detlef K. Bartsch, J. Riera Knorrenschild, Anika Pehl, Friederike Eilsberger, Andreas Pfestroff, Markus Luster, Katharina Holzer, Andreas Neubauer, Elisabeth Maurer

“…This study aimed to investigate whether mutation-based neoadjuvant therapy can convert an initially unresectable tumor into a resectable state, optimizing local tumor control and prolonging overall survival.MethodsPatients with stages IVB and limited IVC BRAFV600E-negative ATC received immediate combination therapy consisting of the multikinase inhibitor (mKI) lenvatinib and the immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) pembrolizumab upon diagnosis. …”
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AI-HOPE-TGFbeta: A Conversational AI Agent for Integrative Clinical and Genomic Analysis of TGF-β Pathway Alterations in Colorectal Cancer to Advance Precision Medicine by Ei-Wen Yang, Brigette Waldrup, Enrique Velazquez-Villarreal

“…These findings underscore the platform’s capacity to detect both known and emerging clinical–genomic patterns in CRC. …”
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Comprehensive Risk Assessment of LAD Disease Progression in CCTA: The CLAP Score Study by Antonella Tommasino, Federico Dell’Aquila, Marco Redivo, Luca Pittorino, Giulia Mattaroccia, Federica Tempestini, Stefano Santucci, Matteo Casenghi, Francesca Giovannelli, Stefano Rigattieri, Andrea Berni, Emanuele Barbato

“…Results: severe proximal LAD stenosis was detected in 32% (160/499) of patients by CCTA. MACE occurred in 12.5% of patients at follow-up. …”
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Rapid laboratory confirmation of the 2025 Sudan Virus Disease (Svd) index case in Uganda by Andrew Nsawotebba, Susan Nabadda, Valeria Nakintu, Isaac Ssewanyana, Misaki Wayengera, Jonathan Kabazzi, Stephen Balinandi, Godfrey Pimundu, Tonny Muyigi, Alisen Ayitewala, Samuel Gidudu, Morgan Otita, Ibrahim Mugerwa, Moses Rubangakene, Sulaiman Ikoba, Sam Kalungi, Rhoda Wanyenze, Kevin K. Ariën, Eunice Namboozo, Benedict Kanamwanji, Steven Ssekyondwa, Ronald Kasujja, Derrick Kitwe, Catherine Dambya, Innocent Morunyanga, Reginald Rony Bahatungire, Francis Kakooza, Moses Joloba, Atek Kagirita, Allan Muruta, Pontiano Kaleebu, Henry Kyobe, Charles Olaro, Diana Atwine, Jane Ruth Aceng

“…Comprehensive VHFs panel testing is crucial for detecting pathogens in suspected cases. Sample dilution impacts diagnostic sensitivity, making optimized testing protocols crucial for precise molecular diagnostics. …”
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The association between physician sex and patient outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kiyan Heybati, Ashton Chang, Hodan Mohamud, Raj Satkunasivam, Natalie Coburn, Arghavan Salles, Yusuke Tsugawa, Ryo Ikesu, Natsumi Saka, Allan S. Detsky, Dennis T. Ko, Heather Ross, Mamas A. Mamas, Angela Jerath, Christopher J. D. Wallis

“…There is a paucity of pooled evidence examining the association of physician sex with clinical outcomes. Methods This random-effects meta-analysis was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines and prospectively registered on PROSPERO. …”
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Current <i>Streptococcus Pneumoniae</i> Serotypes in Sverdlovsk Region in 2020–2021 by E. V. Bolgarova, Yu. A. Zakharova, I. S. Mukhachev, I. A. Korotkova, I. A. Ivashchenko, А. V. Ostapchuk, O. I. Mamontov

“…Studying the features of the S. pneumoniae serotype landscape in individual socially significant population groups in Sverdlovsk Region in 2020 and 2021.Materials and methods. The work presents the results of testing nasopharyngeal smears collected in two observation groups, namely, that of 159 unvaccinated children aged 0 to 5 with acute respiratory infections (ARI), and that of 392 apparently healthy adults aged 19 to 27. …”
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