Integrative QTL mapping and candidate gene analysis for main stem node number in soybean by Bire Zha, Chunlei Zhang, Rongqiang Yuan, Kezhen Zhao, Jianqiang Sun, Xiulin Liu, Xueyang Wang, Fengyi Zhang, Bixian Zhang, Sobhi F. Lamlom, Honglei Ren, Lijuan Qiu

“…A genetic map including 6297 SLAF markers was developed which spanned 2945.26 cM, with an average genetic distance of 0.47 cM between adjacent markers. …”
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Validation of a species-specific probe-based qPCR for detection of Setaria yehi (Filarioidea: Onchocercidae) in Alaskan moose (Alces alces gigas) by Guilherme G. Verocai, Jordan L. Gomez, Hassan Hakimi, Matthew R. Kulpa, Joe L. Luksovsky, Daniel P. Thompson, John A. Crouse

“…Species-specific primers targeting a 121-base pair fragment of the cytochrome oxidase c subunit 1 (cox1) of S. yehi, and a species-specific probe were designed. …”
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Reinnervation of Free Nipple Grafts Associated With Improved Erection Function by Katya Remy, MD, Seth E. Fruge, MD, Ian L. McCulloch, MD, Kristyn Vicente, BA, Makayla Kochheiser, BA, Katherine H. Carruthers, MD, William G. Austen, Jr, MD, Lisa Gfrerer, MD, PhD, Ian L. Valerio, MD

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effect of nerve preservation and reconstruction with targeted nipple–areola complex reinnervation (TNR) on NE following gender-affirming mastectomy with free nipple grafting. …”
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Home-use transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) as a safe, effective, and feasible application in depression: A randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Tuba Aktürk, Mehmet Yücel Ağargün, Sümeyye Özdemir, Esra Dalmızrak, Bahar Güntekin

“…Introduction: Anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) targeting the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) alleviates depression symptoms and enhances cognitive functions in major depressive disorder (MDD) patients. …”
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Clear cell renal cell carcinoma complicated with PLA2R-associated membranous nephropathy：three cases report and literature review by Sun Miao-xin, Wu Hao-wen, Wang Ding-ding, Wang Shuang-yu, Chai Wen-xiu, Li Yun, Li Zi-wei, Duan Li-ping

“…The onset age of 20 patients ranged from 26 to 77 years old， with an average age of 60.75 years. Among them， 13 were male and 7 were female， and 10 cases were clearly diagnosed as ccRCC. …”
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Global Epidemiology of Early-Onset Aortic Aneurysm: Temporal Trends, Risk Factors, and Future Burden Projections by Heng Wang, Yaling Li, Keyi Fan, Taoran Zhao, Keyang Xu, Mayeesha Zahin, Shule Wang, Genmao Cao, Tingting Gao, Xiaohua Jia, Ruijing Zhang, Honglin Dong, Guoping Zheng

“…There is an urgent need to develop targeted prevention and control strategies across different regions and countries worldwide.…”
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System for delivering microwave ablation to subcutaneous tumors in small-animals under high-field MRI thermometry guidance by Jan Sebek, Tej B. Shrestha, Matthew T. Basel, Faraz Chamani, Nooshin Zeinali, Ivina Mali, Macy Payne, Sarah A. Timmerman, Pegah Faridi, Marla Pyle, Martin O’Halloran, M. Conall Dennedy, Stefan H. Bossmann, Punit Prakash

“…One day post ablation, animals were euthanized, and excised tumors were processed for viability assessment.Results Average absolute error between temperatures from fiberoptic sensors and MRIT was 0.6 °C across all ex-vivo ablations. …”
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Modeling transmission dynamics and socio-economic determinants of scarlet fever in Chengdu, China: An integrated SEIAR and machine learning approach by Tianlong Yang, Xunbo Du, Junfan Li, Tin Zhang, Yao Wang, Liang Wang

“…Conclusion: By integrating epidemiological data with socioeconomic factors, this study quantitatively elucidates the transmission characteristics of SF in Chengdu, providing data-driven support for monitoring and targeted intervention strategies in the absence of vaccination.…”
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Critical Assessment of Fellowship Director Gender and Ethnic Diversity across the Five Major Plastic Surgery Fellowships by Sam Boroumand, BS, Sasha Stogniy, BS, Beatrice Katsnelson, BS, Omar Allam, MD, Aliyar Zahedi Vafa, BS, Janessa Sullivan, MD, Bohdan Pomahac, MD, Siba Haykal, MD, PhD, Paris D. Butler, MD, MPH

“…Men were noted to have a significantly higher average h-index score (20.4 versus 15.0; P = 0.045) but constituted a lower proportion of assistant professorships (32.3% versus 12.9%; P < 0.01). …”
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Identification and quantification of muscular cocontraction for ankle rehabilitation through variational mode decomposition in surface electromyography by Sania Yasmeen, Asim Waris, Faisal Amin, Javaid Iqbal, Syed Omer Gilani, Muhammad Jawad Khan, Fawwaz Hazzazi, Ahmed Imran, Umer Hameed Shah, Muhammad Adeel Ijaz

“…These results have significant implications for clinical practice, offering the potential for more precise assessments of ankle joint function and the development of more targeted and effective rehabilitation interventions.…”
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Negative parenting style and depressive symptoms among college students: a longitudinal moderated mediation model involving eating disorders, ethnicity and maladaptive cognitive em... by Ruipeng Wu, Yeen Huang, Li Shao, Zixuan Guang, Qiong Niu, Jingzhe Chen, Juan Zhou, Liji Ge, Shaokang Wang

“…This research underscores the need for interventions targeting family dynamics and emotional regulation to mitigate depressive symptoms in vulnerable populations.…”
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Sleep and mental status as key factors to asthenopia in Chinese adults by Na Lin, Xin Chen, Xiao-Tian Wu, Fu-Yue Tian, Mao-Yuan Yang, Yong-Shun Liu, Fan Lyu, Ru-Zhi Deng

“…RESULTS: Out of the 2502 participants, with an average age of 31±8y included in the analysis, asthenopia was prevalent in 35.2% of cases. …”
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Global research trajectories in gut microbiota and functional constipation: a bibliometric and visualization study by Shun Seng Ong, Lianjie Xu, Ching Wei Ang, Xiaoyue Deng, Hai Lu, Hai Lu, Tianshu Xu, Tianshu Xu

“…There’s also a focus on therapies targeting GM’s effect on the gut-brain axis, paving the way for improved FC management.…”
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Farmer-veterinarian communication during herd health visits on dairy farms in Flanders, Belgium by Linda Dorrestein, Caroline Ritter, Ellen de Jong, Jannet de Jonge, Jolanda Jansen, Sarne De Vliegher, Geert Vertenten, Herman W. Barkema

“…Understanding veterinarians' communication is essential for developing targeted educational interventions to enhance veterinarian-farmer interactions during HHPM visits. …”
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Decarceration and COVID-19 infections in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities: a simulation modeling studyResearch in context by Christopher Weyant, Jaimie P. Meyer, Daniel Bromberg, Chris Beyrer, Frederick L. Altice, Jeremy D. Goldhaber-Fiebert

“…Employing incremental mixture importance sampling (IMIS), we calibrated them to empirical targets derived from publicly available case time series for ICE facilities, and publicly available facility population censuses prior to vaccine availability (May 6, 2020 to December 31, 2020). …”
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Determinants of usefulness in professional behaviour change interventions: observational study of a 15-year national program by Nicole L Pratt, Andre Q Andrade, Vanessa T LeBlanc, Lisa M Kalisch-Ellett, Anna Moffat, Natalie Blacker, Kerrie Westaway, John D Barratt, Elizabeth E Roughead

“…The main outcome was perceived usefulness, extracted from postintervention survey.Results On average, each intervention was delivered to 9667 GPs. …”
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Characterizing the recurrence of atrial arrhythmia following macro-reentrant atrial tachycardia ablation in adult patients with repaired tetralogy of Fallot by Bret L. Pinsker, MD, Anthony L. Lin, MD, John D. Serfas, MD, Zebulon Z. Spector, MD, Jonathan P. Piccini, MD, FHRS, Michael J. Campbell, MD, Richard A. Krasuski, MD

“…Results: Among 58 patients who met inclusion criteria, 39 (67.2%) developed the primary outcome over an average follow-up of 5.4 ± 5.5 years. Nine patients (15.5%) underwent repeat (second or third) ablation for recurrence of an index MRAT that was targeted during the initial ablation. …”
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Trends, burden, and risk factors of stomach cancer in China, 1990 - 2021 by Kevin Lu, Xiangxiang Jiang, Gang Lv, Jing Yuan

“…These insights underscored the importance of developing targeted public health strategies that can address specific demographics, particularly those high-risk groups. …”
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Relationship between the Bolsa Família national cash transfer programme and suicide incidence in Brazil: A quasi-experimental study. by Daiane Borges Machado, Elizabeth Williamson, Julia M Pescarini, Flavia J O Alves, Luís F S Castro-de-Araujo, Maria Yury Ichihara, Laura C Rodrigues, Ricardo Araya, Vikram Patel, Maurício L Barreto

“…These findings should help to inform policymakers and health authorities to better design suicide prevention strategies. Targeting social determinants using cash transfer programmes could be important in limiting suicide, which is predicted to rise with the economic recession, consequent to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.…”
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Burden of severe periodontitis: new insights based on a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Leng Wu, Chun-Ming Huang, Qiong Wang, Jian Wei, Long Xie, Chuan-Yu Hu

“…There is an urgent need for targeted policies and preventive strategies to address severe periodontitis effectively. …”
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