Contribution of smoking to the global burden of bladder cancer from 1990 to 2021 and projections to 2046 by Kai Qi, Honghui Cheng, Yiwei Jiang, Yichun Zheng

“…Therefore, continuous and targeted tobacco control measures and medical strategies are needed, especially for developed regions, the elderly, and male populations. …”
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Prevalence and severity of dental caries in school children in Saudi Arabia: A nationwide cross-sectional study by Saud M. Orfali, Ali S. Alrumikhan, Nader A. Assal, Adel M. Alrusayes, Zuhair S. Natto

“…The SiC and CI analysis indicated that caries management had a high overall efficacy, but that certain groups of the population may need targeted management in the future.…”
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Spatiotemporal Variations and Driving Factor Analysis of Aerosol Optical Depth in Terrestrial Ecosystems in Northern Xinjiang from 2001 to 2023 by Zequn Xiang, Hongqi Wu, Yanmin Fan, Yu Dang, Yanan Bi, Jiahao Zhao, Wenyue Song, Tianyuan Feng, Xu Zhang

“…This paper serves as a reference for targeted air pollution prevention and regional ecological environmental protection.…”
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Robotic-enhanced hybrid ablation for persistent and long-standing atrial fibrillation: Early assessment of feasibility, safety, and efficacyCentral MessagePerspective by Stefano Schena, MD, PhD, Jacob Lindemann, BS, Anne Carlson, RN, Trisha Wilcox, ANP, James Oujiri, MD, Marcie Berger, MD, Mario Gasparri, MD

“…It improves exposure of the intended targets, favors short hospital stay, and facilitates return to activity with satisfactory AF treatment in the short term.…”
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INVESTIGATION OF POSTURAL CONTROL IN CHILDREN WITH ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA by Fulya Ipek-Erdem, Sena Sonkaya, Arzu Genç, Şebnem Yılmaz

“…These preliminary observations underscore the need for targeted interventions and further research with larger samples to clarify the mechanisms behind these deficits.…”
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The mediating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between eHealth literacy and childbirth readiness among pregnant women: a cross-sectional study by Ningying Zhou, Danni Wu, Min Liu, Shanshan Hu, Feng Zhang, Yuqing Zan, Fei Sun

“…These findings provide a basis for developing targeted interventions to improve childbirth readiness.…”
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CrysMTM: a multiphase, temperature-resolved, multimodal dataset for crystalline materials by Can Polat, Erchin Serpedin, Mustafa Kurban, Hasan Kurban

“…These results highlight both the selective difficulty posed by temperature-sensitive geometric targets and the considerable room for innovation in model design. …”
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Groundwater denitrification in Denmark—evolution, extent and reaction rates by Birgitte Hansen, Jens Aamand, Rasmus Jakobsen, Hyojin Kim, Lærke Thorling, Denitza D Voutchkova

“…Further reduction is needed to meet legislative objectives, and more targeted farm-level regulation schemes are under development. …”
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Immunohistochemical study of uveal melanoma and its cellular microenvironment by S. V. Saakyan, L. A. Katargina, E. B. Myakoshina, G. P. Zakharova, I. P. Khoroshilova–Maslova, A. M. Maibogin

“…Immunohistochemical analysis showed that the nuclei of melanoma cells contain, on average, 575.2 ± 388.5 significant cells of the Ki-67 proliferation protein. …”
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Dominant factors causing helium deficiency in coal-measure natural gas in the Kuqa Depression, Tarim Basin by Jiarun LIU, Quanyou LIU, Pengpeng LI, Yu GAO, Jiahao LÜ

“…The exploration of helium resources in coal-measure natural gas should focus on helium source rocks connecting the ancient basement, areas with strong regional tectonics and significant uplift of strata, and areas with weak natural gas charging and dilution. Exploration targets should be rationally selected according to helium accumulation conditions.…”
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Assessing water dependencies and risks in Dutch industries: Distribution, consumption and future challenges by C.J. Teo, J. Poinapen, J.A.M.H. Hofman, T. Wintgens

“…The study acknowledged the drawbacks of depending solely on average sectoral data and stresses the urgency for proactive water management strategies. …”
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Global burden of thyroid cancer among adolescents and young adults, 1990-2021, and projections to 2050: an analysis based on the GBD 2021 by Ming-Jie Jia, Shen Wang, Yu Li, Xing-Ning Liu, Feng Jiang, Hui-Lin Li, Hui-Lin Li

“…Mitigation requires enhanced early detection protocols, optimized treatment pathways, and targeted resource allocation to vulnerable populations.…”
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Associations between pesticide exposure and hepatobiliary disease among agricultural workers in the Northeastern region of Thailand: a cross-sectional study by Kulthida Y. Kopolrat, Sunisa Chaiklieng, Paiboon Sithithaworn, Pornnapa Suggaravetsiri, Vichai Pruktharathikul, Kannika Trinnawoottipong

“…Results Of the 917 agricultural workers, the average age was 54.88 years (SD = 8.53), 552 were female (60.20%), and 365 were male (39.80%). …”
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Bayesian generalized poisson regression analysis of number of death attributed to household air pollution and associate factors in East Africa from 2010 to 2019 and projection up t... by Abel Endawkie, Desale B. Asmamaw, Awoke Keleb, Yawkal Tsega

“…The disparities observed across different countries, clinical condition, and sex groups emphasize the need for targeted public health interventions that address the specific risks associated with household air pollution. …”
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The clinical phenotypes and therapeutic strategies for stiff skin syndrome: a case series with literature review by Caihui Zhang, Sihao Gao, Zhixing Sun, Tao Wang, Hongmei Song

“…The age of onset in patients was 2.0(0.5, 4.8) years, with an average age at diagnosis being 9.0(5.0, 13.0) years. …”
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Unveiling the immune and vitamin profiles of blood: the potential biomarkers for alopecia areata by Jincheng Ke, Fangfang Chen, Yu-Pei Chen, Mingli Zhang, Li Ma

“…Conclusions These findings highlight the need for further exploration of the link among alopecia areata, IgG4- and IFN-γ-related mechanisms, potentially uncovering novel therapeutic targets for managing this condition.…”
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Improving testicular examinations on paediatric patients in the emergency department: A quality improvement study to improve early diagnosis of testicular torsion by Ernest M. Cheng, Juanita N. Chui, Murray Crowe, Andrew Cooke

“…Educational posters targeting both patients and clinicians were placed around the emergency department. …”
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Anemia, micronutrient deficiency, and elevated biomarkers of inflammation among women and children in two districts in the Northern Region of Ghana: A pilot study. by Seth Adu-Afarwuah, Sika M Kumordzie, K Ryan Wessells, Charles D Arnold, Xiuping Tan, Ahmed Fuseini, Stephen A Vosti, Marjorie J Haskell, Emily R Becher, Jennie N Davis, Katherine P Adams, Reina Engle-Stone

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Anemia and MNDs were common in this setting, suggesting the need for targeted interventions.…”
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Ensitrelvir in Hospitalized Patients with SARS-CoV-2 During the Omicron Epidemic: A Single-Center Observational Study by Masaya Yamato, Masahiro Kinoshita, Yuki Yoshida, Yudai Yamamoto, Rie Izuhara, Takuhiro Sonoyama

“…Abstract Introduction Ensitrelvir, a novel oral 3C-like protease inhibitor targeting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, has been available in Japan since November 2022. …”
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On the microstructural, mechanical, damping, wear properties of magnesium alloy AZ91-3 vol. % SiCP-3 vol. % fly ash hybrid composite and property correlation thereof by Prince Gollapalli, Mridul Pant, A.R. Anil Chandra, M.K. Surappa

“…These maps are expected to help in the design of hybrid Metal Matrix Composites for a variety of targeted applications in different sectors.…”
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