Safe and favorable prognosis of thoracic endovascular aortic repair for the low-risk patients with non-acute type B aortic dissection by Ken Nakamura, Kimihiro Kobayashi, Shingo Nakai, Ri Sho, Shusuke Arai, Ai Ishizawa, Daisuke Watanabe, Shuto Hirooka, Eiichi Ohba, Masahiro Mizumoto, Yoshinori Kuroda, Cholsu Kim, Hideaki Uchino, Takao Shimanuki, Tetsuro Uchida

“…Analysis was performed on an intension-to-treat basis.ResultsDuring follow-up, patients were divided into two groups: optimal medical treatment [OMT; n = 185 (87%)] and preemptive TEVAR [n = 27 (13%)]. …”
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Comparison of Fecal DNA Extraction Kits for the Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) by Short Tandem Repeat Genotype Analysis by Jie Gao, Chunhai Li, Yitao Wu, Xinyong Zhu, Siqin Liu, Yang Zhang, Huizhong Pang, Jiaheng Li, Jiawen Liu, Wangsheng Zhao, Ye Wang, Jie Kou

“…Careful selection of DNA extraction kits is required to achieve optimal genotyping accuracy across different STR genotyping systems. …”
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Assessment of Circulating Tumor Cells in Colorectal Cancer as an Adjunctive Non-invasive Diagnostic Method by Saskia Aziza Nursyirwan, Murdani Abdullah, Andri Sanityoso Sulaiman, Ikhwan Rinaldi, Dadang Makmun, Marcellus Simadibrata, Dimas Ramadhian Noor, Agustinus Wiraatmadja, Wifanto Saditya Jeo, Nur Rahadiani, Diah Rini Handjari, Hamzah Shatri

“…Further studies are needed to optimize the manual identification process and validate the clinical utility of CTC analysis in CRC patients. …”
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Building a DNA Reference for Madagascar’s Marine Fishes: Expanding the COI Barcode Library and Establishing the First 12S Dataset for eDNA Monitoring by Jean Jubrice Anissa Volanandiana, Dominique Ponton, Eliot Ruiz, Andriamahazosoa Elisé Marcel Fiadanamiarinjato, Fabien Rieuvilleneuve, Daniel Raberinary, Adeline Collet, Faustinato Behivoke, Henitsoa Jaonalison, Sandra Ranaivomanana, Marc Leopold, Roddy Michel Randriatsara, Jovial Mbony, Jamal Mahafina, Aaron Hartmann, Gildas Todinanahary, Jean-Dominique Durand

“…In response to growing pressure on fishery resources, this study aims to strengthen biodiversity monitoring tools. …”
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Free vascularized fibula transfer in single- or double-barrel technique for reconstruction of segmental bone defects following oncological resection or posttraumatic bone loss by Bienger, Kevin, Stefan, Vlad, Dragu, Adrian, Bota, Olimpiu, Taqatqeh, Feras, Schaser, Klaus-Dieter, Rudari, Michele, Fritzsche, Hagen

“…The free vascularized fibular graft (FVFG) is a challenging but straightforward, reliable surgical intervention for the reconstruction of defects across various anatomical regions. This study aims to compare, quantify, and demonstrate the FVFG’s versatility. …”
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Impact of planting density and nitrogen application on maize source-sink relationships and yield under drip irrigation by Linli Zhou, Dongping Shen, Keru Wang, Bo Ming, Liang Fang, Zhen Wang, Lei Sun, Jinglong Liu, Guoqiang Zhang, Shaokun Li

“…These findings provide valuable insights into optimizing maize yield and N management strategies under fertigation.…”
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Utilizing GPT-4 to interpret oral mucosal disease photographs for structured report generation by Zheng-Zhe Zhan, Yu-Tao Xiong, Chen-Yuan Wang, Bao-Tian Zhang, Wen-Jun Lian, Yu-Min Zeng, Wei Liu, Wei Tang, Chang Liu

“…Abstract The aim of this study is to evaluate GPT-4's reasoning ability to interpret oral mucosal disease photos and generate structured reports from free-text inputs, while exploring the role of prompt engineering in enhancing its performance. …”
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Exploring the Relationship Between Visceral Fat and Coronary Artery Calcification Risk Using Metabolic Score for Visceral Fat (METS-VF) by Jiun-Chi Huang, Ya-Chin Huang, Chia-Hsin Lu, Yun-Shiuan Chuang, Hsu-Han Chien, Chia-I Lin, Ming-Fang Chao, Hung-Yi Chuang, Chi-Kung Ho, Chao-Ling Wang, Chia-Yen Dai

“…Background: Metabolic Score for Visceral Fat (METS-VF) is a novel indicator for estimating intra-abdominal fat, yet its connection with coronary artery calcification (CAC) remains uncharted. Our research aims to explore the novel METS-VF indicator’s link to CAC while comparing its performance against relevant anthropometric indices. …”
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Determinants of loss to follow-up among people living with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy in a universal test and treat setting: A retrospective cohort study in Nepal by Archana Shrestha, Lisasha Poudel, Bikram Adhikari, Saroj Bhandari, Roman Shrestha, Rajya Shree Kunwar, Lok Raj Pandey, Man Bahadur KC, Erin C. Wilson, Keshab Deuba

“…Objectives: This study aims to assess the cumulative incidence and rate of loss to follow-up (LTFU) among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Nepal who begin antiretroviral therapy (ART) early, as well as to identify factors associated with LTFU in the context of the universal test and treat approach. …”
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A comprehensive integrated disease management program for phenylketonuria (IDMP-PKU) from Türkiye: rationale, design and patient characteristics by Mehmet Cihan Balci, Deniz Kor, Yilmaz Yildiz, Meryem Karaca, Fatma Derya Bulut, Ayca Burcu Kahraman, Alihan Yesil, Ezgi Burgac, Kismet Ciki, Arzu Selamioglu, Burcu Koseci, Asli Durmus, Irem Kaplan, Esra Kara, Halise Neslihan Mungan, Serap Sivri, Gulden Fatma Gokcay, Aysegul Tokatli, Mubeccel Demirkol, Turgay Coskun, Imran Ozalp

“…Aim To present the rationale and design of the IDMP-PKU study, as well as the findings from an interim analysis, describing baseline demographic, diagnosis, family history, and genetic testing data for 1553 children enrolled in the study. …”
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Cost analysis of four surgical techniques for pediatric inguinal hernia repair in a Dutch hospital by Roxanne Eurlings, Merel L. Kimman, Lloyd Brandts, Ruben G.J. Visschers, Wim G. van Gemert

“…While extensive literature on clinical outcomes exists, cost data remain scarce. This study aims to determine the real costs of these four techniques. …”
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Factors influencing nutrition literacy in patients of colorectal cancer: a cross-sectional study by Jing Zhang, Jing Zhang, Dan Li, Dan Li, Dan Li, Jiai Yan, Jiai Yan, Ju Yang, Ju Yang, Jing Sun, Jing Sun, Jing Sun, Yiran Liu, Yiran Liu, Yanping Xia, Yanping Xia, Yanping Xia, Hong Cao, Hong Cao, Hong Cao, Jiao Hua, Feng Zhang, Feng Zhang, Feng Zhang, Yingyu Wang, Yingyu Wang

“…However, studies on nutrition literacy (NL) in this population remain scarce. This study aims to evaluate the level of NL in colorectal cancer patients and identify key factors influencing NL.MethodsA total of 245 colorectal cancer patients participated in this study. …”
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Global, regional and national burdens of alcoholic cardiomyopathy among the working-age population, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis by Zhongkai Wang, Changyong Wu, Bingqing Zhang, Huang Sun, Wenjie Liu, Yuan Yang, Ying Gu, Lifei Pu, Lihui Zheng, Suli Bao, Yihua Luo, Ruijie Li, Yunzhu Peng

“…Frontier analysis was used to identify preventable burdens with respect to optimized alcohol policies, particularly in high–middle SDI countries. …”
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Is postoperative radiotherapy effective in patients with completely resected pathologic stage IIIA(N2) non-small cell lung cancer? High-risk populations should consider it by Shu-Xian Zhang, Chen-Chen Zhang, Run-Ping Hou, Xu-Wei Cai, Jun Liu, Wen Yu, Qin Zhang, Jin-Dong Guo, Chang-Lu Wang, Hong-Xuan Li, Zheng-Fei Zhu, Xiao-Long Fu, Wen Feng

“…Background and purpose: We aimed to assess the benefits of postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) in completely resected patients with pathologic stage IIIA(N2) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a high risk of locoregional recurrence (LRR). …”
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Effects of stand structure and soil depth on soil properties in Cryptomeria japonica plantations by Laicong Luo, Kang Lin, Lingjian Tao, Chao Luo, Jianming Wang, Tianze Duan, Yubing Liu, Xiaobin Fu, Siqin Guo, Yuanqiu Liu

“…These findings provide a scientific basis for sustainable forest management, suggesting that optimizing stand structure can enhance soil health and overall ecosystem functionality.…”
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Real-World Use of COMT Inhibitors in the Management of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease in Spain Who Present Early Motor Fluctuations: Interim Results from the REONPARK Study by Lydia López-Manzanares, Juan García Caldentey, Marina Mata Álvarez-Santullano, Dolores Vilas Rolán, Jaime Herreros-Rodríguez, Berta Solano Vila, María Cerdán Sánchez, Tania Delgado Ballestero, Rocío García-Ramos, Ana Rodríguez-Sanz, Jesús Olivares Romero, José Blanco Ameijeiras, Isabel Pijuan Jiménez, Iciar Tegel Ayuela

“…Objective: We aimed to analyze the real-world use of COMT inhibitors associated with levodopa in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who present early fluctuations and to explore whether early COMT inhibition optimizes treatment outcomes. …”
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Bibliometric analysis and initial animal efficacy evaluation of top ten scoring drugs to enhance oral rehydration therapy in early post-burn shock by Xiang-Yu Liu, Xiang-Yu Liu, Yu-Shou Wu, Yu-Shou Wu, Yi-Rui Qu, Yi-Rui Qu, Hui Zhou, Hui Zhou, Tian Liu, Xiao-Wei Su, Xiao-Wei Su, Fang-Chao Hu, Fang-Chao Hu, Jin-Guang Zheng, Shao-Fang Han, Jia-Ke Chai, Yun-Fei Chi

“…These findings provide a scientific basis for further clinical trials and development of optimized ORS for patients with burns.…”
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The role of immunochemotherapy maintenance in metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma: insights from a cohort study in an endemic region by Zhuoying Luo, Yue Xia, Yuping Zhao, Haoyang Huang, Ying Deng, Zejiang Zhan, Yingying Huang, Xun Cao, Xi Chen, Jiayu Zhou, Chixiong Liang, Weixiong Xia, Liangru Ke, Xuehua Wei, Jinling Duan, Xing Lv, Hu Liang

“…While maintenance therapy shows promising potential, the optimal strategy remains undefined. This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of immunochemotherapy maintenance in patients with mNPC. …”
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The effects of clinical crown length on the sagittal movement of maxillary central incisor in clear aligner treatment: a finite element exploration by Chen Zhou, Zhicai Feng, Jianhan Ren, Haotian Luo, Hio Cheng Ieong, Runze Li, Yangqiao Qing, Yuqing Guo, Bingyan Guo, Zichun Huang, Yang Cao, Weicai Wang

“…Labio-lingual attachment had the optimal effect in tipping and translational movement. …”
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Mapping forage quality parameters based on Sentinel-2 images and auxiliary data during the senescent stage of alpine grasslands in Tibetan Plateau by Jinlong Gao, Tiangang Liang, Qisheng Feng, Zhibin He, Jing Wang, Dongmei Zhang

“…The results indicate that the spectral bands favorable for forage quality parameter retrievals are generally distributed in the red and shortwave infrared regions; the validation accuracy of the proposed optimal model varied among quality parameters (V-R2 of 0.28–0.69), with the model performing well for CP (V-R2 = 0.62, V-RMSE = 1.21%), EE (V-R2 = 0.46, V-RMSE = 0.35%), CF (V-R2 = 0.40, V-RMSE = 2.92%), and NFE (V-R2 = 0.69, V-RMSE = 3.60%) and unsatisfactorily (V-R2 of 0.28–0.39) for NDF, ADF, RFV, and OMD. …”
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