Inflammatory Biomarkers Demonstrate Predictive Capacity for Mortality in COVID-19-Related ARDS Patients Receiving High-Dose Corticosteroids: A Longitudinal Analysis by Daenen K, Boyd A, Huijben JA, Stoof SCM, Bos LDJ, Gommers D, van Gorp ECM, Dalm VASH, Endeman H

“…Associations between biomarker levels and all-cause-hospital-mortality were evaluated each day using logistic regression, with cut-offs identified by optimizing sensitivity (Se) and specificity (Sp).Results: Of the 122 patients included, 53 (43.4%) died during hospitalization. …”
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COVID-19 information sources, knowledge, attitude and control practices among community members during the pandemic in Ebonyi state, Nigeria: an analytical cross-sectional study by Ugwu I Omale, Osarhiemen Iyare, Richard L Ewah, Chidinma I Amuzie, Onyinyechukwu U Oka, Victor U Uduma, Azuka S Adeke, Cordis O Ikegwuonu, Olaedo O Nnachi, Okechukwu O Ukpabi, Ifeyinwa M Okeke, Glory E Nkwo, Ugochi I A Nwali

“…Good attitude, being married and educational level were strong predictors of good control practices.Conclusion The evidence from this study should be used to guide subsequent policy actions on COVID-19 or other similar health emergencies in order to enhance effective emergency health information dissemination and optimal use of control measures by community members in Ebonyi state, Nigeria and in other similar settings.…”
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Teachers' Perceptions of the Implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum at SMA Muhammadiyah 5 Yogyakarta by Ica Lalitya Kusuma, Enung Hasanah, Sukirman Sukirman

“…Purpose – This study explores teachers' perceptions of the Implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum at SMA Muhammadiyah 5 Yogyakarta. It aims to identify challenges and conveniences faced by teachers during its application, focusing on how the curriculum's core principles align with modern educational needs. …”
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Integrated multi-omics reveals metabolic determinants of CRAB ST2 airway infection progression by DingYun Feng, JianXia Zhou, Logen Liu, Ying Li, RongHua Zhong, WenBin Wu, WenZheng Zheng, TianTuo Zhang

“…ABSTRACT Acinetobacter baumannii commonly causes lower airway colonization and infection and is easily confused. This study aimed to analyze the biological characteristics of carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii (CRAB) ST2 in the lower airway and identify an effective method for distinguishing between A. baumannii colonization and infection. …”
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Effects of Fermented Soybean Hulls on Reproductive Performance, Blood Physiology and Immune Parameters Along with Fecal Microbiota in Sows by Xiuguo Shang, Yingjie Cui, Chaoyue Shang, Kaiguo Gao, Yujuan Chen, Yaodong Quan

“…This study aims to investigate the effects of fermented soybean hulls (FSHS) on reproductive performance, plasma biochemical profiles, immune parameters, and fecal microbiota in sows. …”
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Analisis Kandungan Karbondiokasida (CO2) dan Gas Metan (CH4) Pada Pembuatan Biogas Berbahan Limbah Organik by Muanah Muanah, Suhairin Suhairin, Nur Annisa Istiqamah, Basirun Basirun

“…The manufacturing process uses an anaerobic fermentation method using a technology called a digester. The research aims to see the effect of different types of organic waste on the content of carbon dioxide and methane gas. …”
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Alteration in sperm mitochondrial membrane potential and antioxidant biomarkers in summer adversely affects Hampshire-Ghungroo crossbred boar semen fertility in sub-tropical climat... by Mahak Singh, Apanai Celina, Rahul Katiyar, Sourabh Deori, Ashwani Singh, Vinay Singh, G. D. Singh, J. S. Rajoriya, H. Kalita, V. K. Mishra

“…Considering the above effect, the present study aimed to evaluate the effect of season on semen quality, seminal plasma antioxidant status, and in vivo fertility of crossbred boars of exotic (50%) and indigenous inheritance in a subtropical climate. …”
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Cardiovascular Events and Preoperative Beta-Blocker Use in Non-Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Holter-Based Analysis by Alexandru Cosmin Palcău, Liviu Ionuț Șerbanoiu, Livia Florentina Păduraru, Alexandra Bolocan, Florentina Mușat, Daniel Ion, Dan Nicolae Păduraru, Bogdan Socea, Adriana Mihaela Ilieșiu

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The perioperative use of beta-blockers remains controversial due to conflicting evidence of their risks and benefits. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between chronic beta-blocker (bb) therapy and perioperative cardiac events in non-cardiac surgeries using 24 h continuous Holter monitoring. …”
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Impact of carbohydrate timing on glucose metabolism and substrate oxidation following high-intensity evening aerobic exercise in athletes: a randomized controlled study by Stig Mattsson, Fredrik Edin, Jonny Trinh, Peter Adolfsson, Johan Jendle, Stefan Pettersson

“…Objective The study aimed to investigate the impact of nutrient timing in relation to evening exercise. …”
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Triage decisions and health outcomes among oncology patients: a comparative study of medical and surgical cancer cases in emergency departments by Anas Alsharawneh, Rami A. Elshatarat, Ghaida Shujayyi Alsulami, Mahmoud H. Alrabab’a, Majed S. Al-Za’areer, Bandar Naffaa Alhumaidi, Wesam T. Almagharbeh, Tahany Fareed Al niarat, Khaled M. Al-Sayaghi, Zyad T. Saleh

“…Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the timeliness and prioritization of care for cancer patients admitted through the emergency department (ED) in Jordan. …”
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Reproduction performance of climbing perch Anabas testudineus F1 and F2 broodstock with different dietary supplementation by Helmizuryani, Helmizuryani, Boby Muslimin, Khusnul Khotimah

“…This study aimed to analyze the reproduction of female broodstocks from various family F1 and F2 by adding multiple dietary supplements in the different dose. …”
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Uncovering abnormal gray and white matter connectivity patterns in Alzheimer’s disease spectrum: a dynamic graph theory analysis for early detection by Juanjuan Jiang, Tao Kang, Ronghua Ling, Yingqian Liu, Jiuai Sun, Yiming Li, Xiaoou Li, Hui Yang, Bingcang Huang, the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative

“…Window function type (e.g., Gau20 for early changes, Ham50 for late stability) and data sampling points influenced sensitivity, with short windows optimizing early detection and long windows capturing late-stage network degeneration. …”
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Prognostic Value of Non-Traditional Lipid Indices for In-Hospital Mortality in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes by Rustem Yilmaz, Kenan Toprak, Ahmet Karagoz, Osman Can Yontar, Melisa Ucar, Halil Ibrahim Kokcu, Berkant Ozturk, Enes Kaya, Mustafa Yilmaz, Ersoy Öz

“…This study aimed to assess the prognostic value of these non-traditional lipid indices, along with traditional lipid and biochemical markers, for in-hospital mortality in ACS patients. …”
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Two-Dimensional Mammography Imaging Techniques for Screening Women with Silicone Breast Implants: A Pilot Phantom Study by Isabelle Fitton, Virginia Tsapaki, Jonathan Zerbib, Antoine Decoux, Amit Kumar, Aude Stembert, Françoise Malchair, Claire Van Ngoc Ty, Laure Fournier

“…This study aimed to evaluate the impact of three two-dimensional (2D) mammographic acquisition techniques on image quality and radiation dose in the presence of silicone breast implants (BIs). …”
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The advanced lung cancer inflammation index has an L-shaped association with prognosis in American adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: a cohort study by Yuexia Lu, Shuaipeng Yuan, Huazhao Xu, Jiqi Ouyang, Jinsheng Dong, Xin Jiang, Xiao Shao, Runshun Zhang

“…ALI exhibits a robust predictive capability for all-cause and cardiovascular mortalities among participants with MAFLD, providing a valuable prognostic tool for optimizing patient management. We recommend early surveillance and management of patients with MAFLD to improve patient survival.…”
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Risk factors and predictive thresholds for postoperative pleural effusion in children with neuroblastoma: a retrospective cohort study by Jing Hu, Ping Chu, Jun Feng, Xinran He, Lijing Li, Yi Ren, Zhe Su, Wei Yang, Jianmin Zhang, Fang Wang

“…Evidence-based risk stratification remains limited. This study aimed to identify independent risk factors for postoperative pleural effusion and to establish clinically actionable thresholds for perioperative risk mitigation. …”
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Análisis de las demandas de Sprint en competición por puestos específicos en el rugby 7 femenino (Analysis of the Sprint demands during competition by playing positions in women’s... by Javier Rodríguez Baena, Javier Galvez Gonzalez

“…The differences in playing positions can help us to better understand the demands of competition and optimize training planning. …”
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Assessment of prostate cancer aggressiveness through the combined analysis of prostate MRI and 2.5D deep learning models by Yalei Wang, Yuqing Xin, Baoqi Zhang, Fuqiang Pan, Xu Li, Manman Zhang, Yushan Yuan, Lei Zhang, Peiqi Ma, Bo Guan, Yang Zhang

“…Further, a clinical feature model (Clinic-LightGBM) was constructed using LightGBM to include clinical information. The optimal feature model was then combined with Clinic-LightGBM to establish a nomogram. …”
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Associations between inactivated COVID-19 vaccination status and timing and fertility and pregnancy outcomes following frozen-thawed embryo transfer: a prospective cohort study by Danmeng Liu, Lijuan Chen, He Cai, Hanying Zhou, Min Wang, Na Li, Xia Xue, Li Tian, Ben W. Mol, Ben W. Mol, Wenhao Shi, Juanzi Shi

“…ObjectiveLimited evidence exists on the safety of inactivated COVID-19 vaccines and the optimal vaccination timing for women undergoing in vitro fertilization-frozen embryo transfer (IVF-FET). …”
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Photothermal Antibacterial Effect of Gold Nanostars Coating on Titanium Implant and Its Osteogenic Performance by Li L, Wu J, Liu L, Zhang P, Zhang Y, Zhou Z, Gao X, Sun S

“…In vivo performance was evaluated by implanting Ti, Ti-Si (silanized), and Ti-GNS in rat femurs, followed by micro-CT and histological analysis.Results: Silanization and GNS deposition optimized titanium surfaces by significantly enhancing wettability and nanoscale roughness, while photothermal activation under NIR irradiation demonstrated temperature-dependent responsiveness. …”
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