Invasive haemodynamic assessment in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction by Phuuwadith Wattanachayakul, Veraprapas Kittipibul, Husam M. Salah, Hidenori Yaku, Finn Gustafsson, Claudia Baratto, Sergio Caravita, Marat Fudim

“…These difficulties arise primarily from the heterogeneous nature of the condition, the presence of various comorbidities and a wide range of phenotypic variations. Considering these challenges, current international guidelines endorse the utilization of invasive haemodynamic assessments, including resting and exercise haemodynamics, as the gold standard for enhancing diagnostic accuracy in cases where traditional diagnostic methods yield inconclusive results. …”
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Visible-infrared person re-identification with region-based augmentation and cross modality attention by Yuwei Guo, Wenhao Zhang, Licheng Jiao, Shuang Wang, Shuo Wang, Fang Liu

“…Existing models mainly focus on compensating for modality-specific information to reduce modality variation. However, these methods often introduce interfering information and lead to higher computational overhead when generating the corresponding images or features. …”
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Comparative analysis of the multi-element and pharmacological composition of Gastrodia elata blume from different geographic origins by Yujie Shang, Shunqiang Yang, Qinxiang Chang, Kaize Shen, Shaoning Chen, Zongsuo Liang

“…Our results showed significant variations in both the chemical and mineral composition of the samples. …”
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Genetic and codon usage analyses reveal the evolution of the seoul virus by Yamei Wei, Yamei Wei, Yanan Cai, Yanan Cai, Xu Han, Zhanying Han, Yanbo Zhang, Yonggang Xu, Caixiao Jiang, Qi Li, Qi Li

“…However, its molecular evolutionary dynamics and codon usage patterns remain poorly understood.MethodsThis study integrated coding sequences from GenBank and previously acquired SEOV strains to systematically analyze genetic evolution and codon usage bias.ResultsIt revealed that SEOV evolved seven clades (A-G) with distinct amino acid variation sites and geographic clustering. …”
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The importance of dopamine levels and single-nucleotide polymorphism within COMT, DRD1 and DRD2 genes in obstructive sleep apnoea by Joanna Smardz, Helena Martynowicz, Marta Dratwa-Kuzmin, Anna Wojakowska, Pawel Gac, Katarzyna Bogunia-Kubik, Mieszko Wieckiewicz

“…These findings pave the way for personalized diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. By integrating neurobiology, genetics, and clinical practice, this research contributes to the evolving framework for precision medicine in sleep disorders.…”
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Exploring the role of skin temperature in thermal sensation and thermal comfort: A comprehensive review by Wenjie Song, Fangliang Zhong, John Kaiser Calautit, Jiaxiang Li

“…While ML methods are prevalent, statistical regression-based approaches offer valuable empirical insights. …”
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The Impact of Gravity on Different Height Systems: A Case Study on Mt. Medvednica by Tedi Banković, Lucija Brajković, Antonio Banko, Marko Pavasović

“…This study examines the influence of gravity on different height systems by integrating Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), leveling, and gravimetric measurements. …”
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Depth Perception Based on the Interaction of Binocular Disparity and Motion Parallax Cues in Three-Dimensional Space by Shuai Li, Shufang He, Yuanrui Dong, Caihong Dai, Jinyuan Liu, Yanfei Wang, Hiroaki Shigemasu

“…In the future, it is necessary to explore methods for easier manipulating of depth cue signals in stereoscopic images and adopting deep learning-related methods to construct models and predict depths, to meet the increasing demand of human–computer interaction in complex 3D scenarios.…”
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Setting up a three‐stage pre‐endoscopy triage during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: A multicenter observational study by Tao‐Chieh Liu, Chen‐Ling Peng, Fang‐Yu Hsu, Li‐Chun Chang, Hsiu‐Po Wang, Wei‐Kuo Chang

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The Role of Chitinase 3-Like-1 (YKL-40) and Proinflammatory Biomarkers in the Pathogenesis of Pediatric Tick-Borne Encephalitis in a Polish Cohort by Bojkiewicz E, Toczylowski K, Lewandowski D, Martonik D, Flisiak R, Sulik A

“…This study aimed to evaluate CHI3L1 and its relationship with other inflammatory cytokines, blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity, immune response, and disease severity in pediatric patients with TBE.Patients and Methods: A total of 22 pediatric TBE patients hospitalized in Bialystok, Poland were included in this study. …”
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Research on fault monitoring of belt conveyor based on FBG sensor by Xinqiu FANG, Yang WU, Yang SONG, Ningning CHEN, Yulong FENG, Haotian FENG, Dexing HE, Fukang QIAO

“…This comprehensive study delves into the multi-sensor fault monitoring of belt conveyors utilizing Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBGs), examining aspects such as common fault analysis, the composition of integrated protection systems, the design and analysis of fiber-optic sensor arrays, and the design and material selection of core sensing elements.Firstly, to address the shortcomings of traditional monitoring methods, including the inability to quantify faults, inadequate real-time performance, and weak data fusion capabilities, an FBG-based integrated protection system for belt conveyors is proposed. …”
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Adopting drone technology for blood delivery: a feasibility study to evaluate its efficiency and sustainability by Pammi Gauba, Anita Nangia, Shalini Bahadur, Sangeeta Pahuja, Shweta Dang, Rambha Pathak, Kiran Agarwal, Sunita Sharma, Deepti Ambalkar, Manoj Jha, Ranju Singh, Priyanka Virdi, Rakesh Gupta, Shambhavee Singh, Ravindra Pandey, Bhuvan Adhlakha, Pragati Agarwal, Kuldeep Nigam, Sumit Aggarwal

“…With India’s diverse and distinct topographical variations and geographical spread, last-mile service deliveries of healthcare supplies face multiple challenges. …”
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The Spatiotemporal Evolution of Geo-Disaster Resilience in China and the Impact Mechanism of Environmental Governance by Hao Zhu, Xing Zhu, Yong Li, Yibin Ao, Xugong Jia, Panyu Peng, Mingyang Li, Jiayue Li

“…This study innovatively constructs a resilience assessment framework that considers extreme climate and geo-disaster intensity, integrating various statistical methods, including the Super-Efficiency Slacks-Based Measure Data Envelopment Analysis (SBM-DEA) model, spatial Markov chains, and methods such as Geodetector and the Geographically and Temporally Weighted Regression (GTWR), to reveal the spatiotemporal evolution of geo-disaster resilience in China from 2007 to 2022, while also analyzing the mechanisms through which environmental governance influences resilience and its spatiotemporal variations. …”
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Precision Adverse Drug Reactions Prediction with Heterogeneous Graph Neural Network by Yang Gao, Xiang Zhang, Zhongquan Sun, Payal Chandak, Jiajun Bu, Haishuai Wang

“…The approach effectively integrates relations between patients and ADRs, and harnesses the power of heterogeneous Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) to address the limitations of traditional methods. …”
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Class-agnostic annotation of small RNAs balances sensitivity and specificity in diverse organisms by Nathan R. Johnson, Fabian Gonzalez-Toro, Barbara Bernal Gomez

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The Effect of Filtering on Signal Features of Equine sEMG Collected During Overground Locomotion in Basic Gaits by Małgorzata Domino, Marta Borowska, Elżbieta Stefanik, Natalia Domańska-Kruppa, Michał Skibniewski, Bernard Turek

“…For each signal variation, signal features—such as amplitude, root mean square (RMS), integrated electromyography (iEMG), median frequency (MF), and signal–to–noise ratio (SNR)—along with signal loss metrics and power spectral density (PSD), were calculated. …”
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Clinical Characteristics and Genetic Variants in Children with <i>PAX2</i> Mutation-Associated Disorders by Yanyan Jin, Na Li, Zipei Chen, Ke Zeng, Jingjing Wang, Aiqin Sheng, Haidong Fu, Lidan Hu, Jianhua Mao

“…<i>Background and Objectives:</i> PAX2 serves as a critical transcription factor integral to the process of embryogenesis. Variations in the <i>PAX2</i> gene could result in the aberrant development of numerous organs. …”
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SPP1+ tumor-associated macrophages define a high-risk subgroup and inform personalized therapy in hepatocellular carcinoma by Wei-Xuan Xu, Ya-Mei Ye, Jia-Lin Chen, Xin-Ying Guo, Chen Li, Juan Luo, Lin-Bin Lu, Xiong Chen

“…However, their clinical and therapeutic implications remain unexplored.MethodsUtilizing a large-scale sc-RNA seq dataset, a landscape of HCC cellular ecosystem was depicted. …”
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Enhanced Metabolic Control in a Pediatric Population with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Using Hybrid Closed-Loop and Predictive Low-Glucose Suspend Insulin Pump Treatments by Irina Bojoga, Sorin Ioacara, Elisabeta Malinici, Victor Chiper, Olivia Georgescu, Anca Elena Sirbu, Simona Fica

“…Conclusions: The application of these sensor-integrated insulin pumps can significantly enhance metabolic control in pediatric populations, minimizing glycemic variations to mitigate complications and enrich the quality of life.…”
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New insights into Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome: ten novel WAS mutations and their clinical impact in a Brazilian cohort by Lucas W. Santos, Samuel S. Medina, Jéssica O. Frade-Guanaes, Lúcia H. Siqueira, Luiz Gustavo R. de Lima, Luiz Gustavo R. de Lima, Bruna Chati, Bruna Chati, Marcos T. Nolasco da Silva, Marcos T. Nolasco da Silva, Adriana G. L. Riccetto, Adriana G. L. Riccetto, Paula Lyra, Ana Carla A. M. Falcão, Pedro P. A. Santos, Regina S. W. Di Gesu, Bianca Stefanello, Bianca Stefanello, Gabriela G. Yamaguti-Hayakawa, Carmem M. S. Bonfim, Maria M. S. Vilela, Maria M. S. Vilela, Margareth C. Ozelo, Margareth C. Ozelo

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