Impact of a structured food sequence and mobile health monitoring on gestational diabetes outcomes: a clinical trial by Ria Murugesan, Shubhashree Thiruselvam, Kakithakara Vajravelu Leela, Abhishek Satheesan, K. Geetha, Mohan Ram, Janardanan Kumar

“…Fasting and postprandial glucose, lipid profiles, hemoglobin, and pregnancy outcomes were measured at baseline, the end of the third trimester, and 4 weeks postpartum. Data analysis included paired and independent t-tests or non-parametric equivalents, with chi-square tests for categorical variables. …”
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Diabetes mellitus in the elderly: clinical and epidemiological characteristics of the all-Russian cohort of diabetic patients over 65 years by M. V. Shestakova, O. K. Vikulova, A. V. Zheleznyakova, D. V. Kutakova, M. A. Isakov, N. G. Mokrysheva

“…In the group of older patients with both types of DM, a higher frequency of diabetic complications with combined damage to target organs of CKD, ASCVD and CHF was observed: on average 4,6 times with in T1DM, 2,2 times in T2DM. …”
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Vitamin C Industrial Byproduct: A Promising Enhancer for <i>Trichoderma harzianum</i>-Driven Biocontrol of Tomato Pathogenic Fungi by Wenxin Song, Weichao Yang, Hao Sun, Mingfu Gao, Hui Xu

“…In vitro experiments demonstrated that RAE and its main component (2-keto-L-gulonic acid, 2KGA) significantly enhanced biomass and spore production (41.44% and 158.46% on average) of two <i data-eusoft-scrollable-element="1">T. harzianum</i> strains in an oligotrophic medium (1/5 PDA). …”
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Impact of residential density on heavy metal mobilization in urban soils: Human activity patterns and eco-health risks in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region by Siyu Wang, Lingqing Wang, Xiaoyong Liao, Guangjin Zhou, Yizhong Huan, Shun Li, Tao Liang

“…Carcinogenic risk assessment identified children as the most vulnerable group, with high-risk zones concentrated in areas exceeding the regional average residential density in 2022. Principal component analysis (PCA) attributed soil metal accumulation primarily to industrial activities (28.2 % variance) and traffic emissions (25.8 % variance). …”
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A preliminary study on the clinical characteristics of lacrimal duct obstruction in patients with a history of anterior uveitis by Peng Wang, Peng Wang, Hai Tao, Fei Wang, Fang Bai, Xibin Zhou, Lihua Wang, Chuan Liu, YiFei Huang, YiFei Huang

“…Among 11 patients with ankylosing spondylitis, the onset of AU averaged 10.02 ± 9.34 years, with epiphora preceding uveitis by an average of 3.24 ± 3.42 years. …”
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Overview of botulinum neurotoxin-producing clostridia in soils in France by Caroline Le Maréchal, Adeline Huneau, Sébastien Solanas, Amandine Avouac, Léa Jambou, Apolline Roux, Line Boulonne, Sandra Rouxel, Claudy Jolivet, Typhaine Poezevara, Marianne Chemaly, Alain Hartmann

“…Botulinum neurotoxin-producing clostridia were sought, and botulinum neurotoxin types were identified through an analysis of 486 soil samples representative of nationwide soil type and land use, provided by the French Soil Quality Monitoring Network. …”
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Closed circuit artificial ıntelligence model named morgaf for childhood onset systemic lupus erythematosus diagnosis by Emil Aliyev, Yagizhan Ugur, Veysel Cam, Yagmur Bayindir, Dilara Unal, Zeynep Balik, Seher Sener, Yelda Bilginer, Seza Ozen

“…Morgaf accepted 70% and above as a definitive diagnosis of pSLE, averaging 93% (78–98%). It defined 10% and below for a completely healthy case; the average was 1% (0–3%). …”
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Survival outcomes of hybrid total hip replacement following failed proximal femoral nail antirotation: a retrospective study with a median 10-year follow-up by Yannan Chen, Zhifen Lai, Weiguang Yu, Xianshang Zeng, Mingdong Zhao, Guangquan Zhu

“…Postoperative pain scores averaged 3.0 (95% CI, 2.9–3.1), indicating a significant reduction in pain. …”
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Diagnosis of a Regional Thundersnow in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei in February 2024 by Suo Chunnan, Yan Chunwang, Chen Junming, Hua Jiajia, Ma Fenglian, Ji Ce, Sun Mengmeng

“…In this event, the total atmospheric precipitable water in North China significantly exceeds the annual average for February. Extremely favorable water vapor conditions, combined with appropriate circulation patterns, leads to severe snowstorms. …”
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Exploring the genotypic potential of perilla (Perilla frutescens L.) for climate-resilient agriculture in the North Eastern Himalayas by Meraj Alam Ansari, Meraj Alam Ansari, Amit Kumar, T. P. Ahammed Shabeer, Alok Kumar, Subhra Saikat Roy, Subhra Saikat Roy, Majhrool Hak Ansari, Raghavendra Singh, Raghavendra Singh, Moirangthem Sangeeta, Jayanta Layek, Narendra Prakash, Vinay K. Mishra

“…Principal component analysis indicated that the first two components explained 71.28% of the variance, with omega-6 and PUFAs: SFA contributing most to principal component 1 (PC1) and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) and omega-9 contributing most to principal component 2 (PC2). …”
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Trends in the epidemiology of chronic kidney disease in Russian Federation according to the Federal Diabetes Register (2013–2016) by Minara S. Shamkhalova, Olga K. Vikulova, Anna V. Zheleznyakova, Michail A. Isakov, Marina V. Shestakova, Ivan I. Dedov

“…CKD develops in 5.1% patients if T1&lt;5 years and in 48.0% if T1&gt;30years; in T2 3.5% and 20.3%, respectively. The average age of CKD onset in T1 increased for 4,3yr (36,1&rarr;40,2), in T2 for 2,4yr (64,4&rarr;66,8), DM duration until CKD development increased in T1 11.8&rarr;14.2yr, in T2 7.6&rarr;8.2yr. …”
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Computational modelling reveals neurobiological contributions to static and dynamic functional connectivity patterns by Linnea Hoheisel, Linnea Hoheisel, Hannah Hacker, Gereon R Fink, Gereon R Fink, Silvia Daun, Silvia Daun, Joseph Kambeitz, Joseph Kambeitz

“…In addition, we used a group-average perturbation approach to investigate the effect of coupling in each region on overall network connectivity.Our models could replicate empirical sFC and TC but not the FC variance or node cohesion (NC). …”
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Hypertension specific patient-reported outcome measure. Part II: validation survey and item selection process by M. V. Ionov, N. E. Zvartau, E. A. Dubinina, N. N. Khromov-Borisov, A. O. Konradi

“…A total of 430 questionnaires were distributed and 407 (94,7%) of them were returned completed (from 359 hypertensive patients, mean age 62,3±11,7 y.o.; 48 healthy volunteers, mean age 38,8±10,5 y.o.). The average time for PROM filling was 24±4,2 minutes. …”
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Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles: A trifecta of antioxidant, antifungal, and catalytic excellence by Abraham Y. Danas, Ayomide H. Labulo, Abdullahi Usman, Ibrahim Hassan, Augustine D. Terna, Festus O. Ogungbemiro, David A. Oyinade, Ambo A. Idzi, Mojisola Owoseni, Maryam Isah, Rukayat A. Ashonibare, Kehinde A. Ojedola, Hafsat O. Dahiru, Zikhona Tywabi-Ngeva, Muhammad A. Said, Caroline A. Muaka

“…Several analytical methods, including Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and UV-Vis spectrophotometer, were used to characterise the green synthesised ZnONPs. …”
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Core Outcome Sets for Pain Disorders: A Systematic Review of Research and Reporting Quality by Cui Y, Li B, Jiang S, Li Y, Wang S

“…The methodological quality of the identified COS was assessed using the Core Outcome Set-STAndards for Development (COS-STAD), which includes 11 criteria covering the scope, stakeholder involvement, and the consensus process.Results: 24 COS were included in the final analysis out of 2150 records initially identified. …”
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For-profit growth and academic decline: a retrospective nationwide assessment of Brazilian medical schools by Bruno B. Andrade, Bruno B. Andrade, Klauss Villalva-Serra, Klauss Villalva-Serra, Rodrigo C. Menezes, Rodrigo C. Menezes, Luiz F. Quintanilha, Katia de Miranda Avena, Katia de Miranda Avena

“…We compared trends across public, non-profit private, and for-profit private institutions, using descriptive statistics, non-parametric tests, correlation analysis, and Bayesian mixed-effects regression models to assess the impact of institutional category and class size on academic performance.ResultsThe number of for-profit medical schools in Brazil nearly doubled between 2013 and 2023. …”
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Pore-Throat Structure, Fractal Characteristics, and Main Controlling Factors in Extremely Low-Permeability Sandstone Reservoirs: The Case of Chang 3 Section in Huachi Area, Ordos B... by Huanmeng Zhang, Chenyang Wang, Jinkuo Sui, Yujuan Lv, Ling Guo, Zhiyu Wu

“…By splicing high-pressure mercury injection and constant-rate mercury injection at a pore-throat radius of 0.12 μm, a more detailed characterization of the full pore-throat size distribution can be achieved. The average fractal dimensions for micropores (Dh2), mesopores (Dc3), and macropores (Dc4) are 2.43, 2.75, and 2.95, respectively. …”
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Komparasi Data Mining Naive Bayes dan Neural Network memprediksi Masa Studi Mahasiswa S1 by Azahari Azahari, Yulindawati Yulindawati, Dewi Rosita, Syamsuddin Mallala

“…The research results show the many weaknesses of the results of prediction of Naive bayes because the level of accuracy of its validity is not high. The evaluation and analysis process are conducted to see where the errors and truths are in the results of the study period predictions. …”
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Hovenia dulcis Fruit Peduncle Polysaccharides Modulate Glutamate Metabolism and Tight Junction Protein Expressions to Attenuate the Neurotoxic Effects of Alcohol on Mice by Yuchao ZHANG, Zifei YUAN, Liangyu LIU, Sijie ZHU, Yong YANG, Daimei ZHENG, Xudong LIU

“…In the open field test, compared to the alcohol group, HDPs intervention significantly increased total distance traveled (27340±3304 cm, P<0.05) and average velocity (67.4±13.4 cm/s, P<0.05), while reduced immobility time by 29% (P<0.05). …”
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Impacto de la COVID-19 en la práctica deportiva de personas participantes en eventos deportivos de carrera a pie y ciclismo en España y Portugal (The impact of COVID-19 on physica... by Jordi Segui Urbaneja, Rui Pedro Julião, Ricardo Manuel Nogueira Mendes, Víctor Dorado, Estela I Farías-Torbidoni

“…A descriptive investigation was carried out using a questionnaire (N=2696) and descriptive statistical analysis according to characteristics and distribution (test of normality) of different variables: frequencies, average, maximum and minimum values, median and IQR. …”
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