Modeling maize aflatoxins and fumonisins in a Tanzanian smallholder system: Accounting for diverse risk factors improves mycotoxin models. by William Stafstrom, Francis Ngure, John Mshanga, Henry Wells, Rebecca J Nelson, John Mischler

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Application of Improved LSTM Model in Runoff Simulation in Arid Region of Northwest China: A Case Study of the Zuli River by SONG Haiping, TANG Yiran, DANG Wentao, WANG Yibo

“…Using observed runoff, precipitation, and monthly mean temperature data from 1980 to 2020, the research incorporated feature engineering, combined with extreme-value post-processing and mixed loss function optimization. …”
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New Approach to Improving the Prognosis of Ischemic Stroke by Regulating SCFAs with Acupuncture-Rehabilitation Therapy Based on Gut-Brain Axis by TANG Qiang, LIU Chong, CHAI Fanglei, ZHANG Jinpeng, LI Hongyu, ZHU Luwen

“…They play a key role in maintaining the weak acidic environment of the intestine and anti-inflammatory effect, which can regulate brain function through a variety of pathways. Reduced SCFAs levels in patients with acute ischemic stroke are associated with a significantly higher risk of post-stroke dysfunction. …”
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Efficacy of elongated needles for motor and balance function after a stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shuyan Zhang, Haichun Zhou

“…IntroductionThis systematic review aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of elongated needle therapy in improving motor and balance functions after stroke, to inform its clinical adoption in rehabilitation.Methods and AnalysisWe searched PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Medicine, CNKI, CBM, Wanfang, and VIP from inception to May 1, 2024, for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing elongated needles for post-stroke limb movement and balance dysfunction. …”
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IVABRADINE INFLUENCE ON SYSTOLIC AND DIASTOLIC FUNCTION OF HEART VENTRICLES IN PATIENTS WITH ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE AFTER PRIMARY REVASCULARIZATION by N. V. Drobotya, A. A. Dyuzhikov, E. A. Kudryashova, D. V. Vasilikhina, V. V. Kaltykova

“…PPCI and consequent medication therapy led to improve of systolic function of the LV and RV in both groups, however in the group additionally received ivabradin dynamic of the parameters was more prominet. …”
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Prognostic value of heart rate deceleration capacity for functional outcomes in acute ischemic stroke: a prospective study by Huizhong Zhou, Huizhong Zhou, Jiaqi Zhong, Jiaqi Zhong, Changman Deng, Changman Deng, Xingde Wang, Yanhong Xu, Yanhong Xu, Jiajun Yang, Jiajun Yang

“…Patients were categorized into two groups based on DC: DC > 4.5 ms and DC ≤ 4.5 ms. Functional outcomes were measured using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at 2 weeks and 3 months post-stroke. …”
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Beyond the cut: a cross-sectional analysis of the long-term clinical and functional impact of cesarean section scars by Laila Lídia Faria Almeida, Gabriel Lage Neves, Matheus Eduardo Soares Pinhati, Rivia Mara Lamaita, Eduardo Batista Cândido, Agnaldo Lopes da Silva Filho

“…These findings underscore the necessity for multidisciplinary care and thorough discussions about delivery methods to improve post-surgical outcomes.…”
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Improved A-Line and B-Line Detection in Lung Ultrasound Using Deep Learning with Boundary-Aware Dice Loss by Soolmaz Abbasi, Assefa Seyoum Wahd, Shrimanti Ghosh, Maha Ezzelarab, Mahesh Panicker, Yale Tung Chen, Jacob L. Jaremko, Abhilash Hareendranathan

“…This framework provides an efficient solution for automated LUS interpretation, with improved boundary precision.…”
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INFLUENCE OF ROSUVASTATIN ON VASCULAR ENDOTHELIUM FUNCTIONAL STATE AND SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATION IN PATIENTS WITH ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE AND DIABETES MELLITUS by I. M. Fushtey, S. L. Podsevahina, O. I. Palamarchuk, O. V. Tkachenko, I. A. Kulinich

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Design, Fabrication, and Performance Evaluation of a Food Solar Dryer by Md. Suman Rana, A. N. M. Arifur Rahman, Rakib Ahmed, Md. Pallob Hossain, Md. Salim Shadman, Pranta Kumar Majumdar, Kh. Shafiqul Islam, Jonathan Colton

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THE INFLUENCE OF THREE-WEEK AEROBIC EXERCISE PROGRAM ON NEURODYNAMIC PARAMETERS OF PATIENTS UNDERWENT CORONARY BYPASS GRAFTING by Y. A. Argunova, O. A. Trubnikova, A. S. Mamontova, I. D. Syrova, I. N. Kuhareva, O. V. Maleva, O. L. Barbarash

“…In assessment of the neurodynamics parameters in post-operation period, as on 7-10 day, there were no significant differences in the groups. …”
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Improving remote sensing dehazing quality through local hybrid correction and optimization of atmospheric attenuation model based on wavelength by Daihong Zhao, Kun Shi, Zheng Li, Zheng Li, Meixiang Chen

“…We calculated the cumulative distribution function (CDF) of Weber contrast for the dehazed image and analyzed the impact of different contrast thresholds on the effectiveness of improving image clarity and reducing artifacts. …”
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Neural connectivity biotypes: predictors of clinical outcomes and improvement patterns of iTBS treatment in adolescents and young adults with depression by Xiaoyu Chen, Min Zhang, Fan Zhang, Yanling Zhou, Yuping Ning, Roger S McIntyre, Hanna Lu, Haiyan Liu, Yiying Chen, Xiaofeng Lan, Chengyu Wang, Weicheng Li, Zhibo Hu, Siming Mai, Yanan Yin, Zerui You, Guanxi Liu, Zhanjie Luo, Yexian Zeng, Yifang Chen, Robin Shao

“…Connectivity subgroups were compared on depressive symptoms and cognitive function at pretreatment and post-treatment. Furthermore, the predictive significance of baseline inflammatory cytokines on post-treatment outcomes was evaluated.Results Two distinct subgroups were identified. …”
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Using a Co-Designed Implementation Enhancement Plan to Increase the Adoption of a Digital Fall Prevention Platform: A Non-Randomized Pre-Post Interventional Study by Delaforce A, Li J, Niven P, Maddock E, Grujovski M, Fahy MJ, Good NM, Jayasena R

“…This study sought to ascertain the impact of a co-designed implementation enhancement plan on the adoption and effect of a digital fall prevention platform in a new hospital.Methods: A non-randomized pre-post interventional study using multi-methods. A bespoke survey as well as descriptive and inferential statistical analysis of hospital administrative data and were used to identify the impact on: (1) adoption of the system and (2) the rate of falls.Results: The co-design implementation enhancement plan successfully improved the adoption of some key platform functions, most importantly, a 39% increase (p = 0.04) in setting a patient as having a high risk of falling on the staff station console. …”
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Effectiveness of stationary cycling with electromyographic biofeedback on neuromuscular control and function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a feasibility study by Chia-Ming Chang, Huynh Chung, Horng-Chaung Hsu, Li-Tzu Chen, Ruei-Yi Lin, Hsiu-Chen Lin

“…Results Both groups showed improvements in knee pain and function, with no significant differences between groups. …”
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Long-term effects of orthognathic surgery on masticatory function in individuals with cleft lip and palate: A prospective study by Patricia Martins Bueno, Paulo Alceu Kiemle Trindade, Laís Hollara Medeiros, Leide Vilma Fidélis da Silva, Ivy Kiemle Trindade-Suedam

“…Orthognathic surgery improves masticatory function in patients with CLP, with postoperative parameters comparable to those of the control group.…”
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Improving effects of melatonin on memory and synaptic potentiation in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s-like disease: the involvement of glutamate homeostasis and mGluRs receptors by Narjes Khatoun Shabani Sadr, Fatemeh Bakhtiarzadeh, Koorosh Shahpasand, Javad Mirnajafi-Zadeh, Mehrdad Behmanesh

“…AD-like mice displayed memory deficits and synaptic dysfunction. Melatonin improved cognitive function, especially with early intervention, as confirmed by behavioral tests. …”
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What change in body mass index is associated with improvement in percentage body fat in childhood obesity? A meta-regression by Rachel Perry, Julian PH Shield, Laura Birch, Linda P Hunt, Rhys Matson, Amanda Chong, Rhona Beynon

“…Interventions of <2 weeks duration and those that involved surgical and/or pharmacological components (eg, bariatric surgery, drug therapy) were excluded.Primary and secondary outcome measures To be included in the review, studies had to report baseline and post-intervention BMI-SDS or change measurements (primary outcome measures) plus one or more of the following markers of metabolic health (secondary outcome measures): adiposity measures other than BMI; blood pressure; glucose; inflammation; insulin sensitivity/resistance; lipid profile; liver function. …”
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Influence of L-tryptophan use on the dynamics of cognitive functions in the complex therapy of delayed psycho-speech development in children by V. M. Polyakov, L. V. Rychkova, T. A. Belogorova, V. I. Mikhnovich, O. V. Bugun, O. N. Berdina, Zh. V. Prokhorova, T. A. Teterina, L. N. Lebedeva, L. I. Lebedeva

“…So, we studied pre- and post-treatment cognitive performance in both group patients and noted a significant improvement in the visual memory (p < 0.001) and an increase in thinking productivity (p < 0.001) in the tryptophan group versus similar indicators in the control group. …”
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Maximizing sprint performance among adolescent sprinters: a controlled evaluation of functional, traditional, and combined training approaches by Xiaohuan Liu, Xiaohuan Liu, Yongjing Shao, Sohom Saha, Zijian Zhao, Debajit Karmakar

“…Training methodologies such as Functional Training (FT), Traditional Training (TT), and a Combined Training (CT) approach have been widely implemented to improve sprinting ability, agility, and coordination. …”
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