BiEHFFNet: A Water Body Detection Network for SAR Images Based on Bi-Encoder and Hybrid Feature Fusion by Bin Han, Xin Huang, Feng Xue

“…Experiments conducted on the ALOS PALSAR dataset demonstrate that the proposed BiEHFFNet outperforms existing methods across multiple evaluation metrics, achieving more accurate water body detection.…”
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Thriving in golden years: Promoting psychological well-being for healthy ageing in India by Dhananjay W Bansod, Raghunath Mandi

“…Therefore, present study examines the relationship between psychological well-being and healthy ageing among the elderly in India aged 60 years and above. Methods: We created composite score of healthy ageing using Principal Component Analysis based on LASI (wave-1) data 2017–18 in accordance with the WHO framework of healthy ageing based on the functional ability of an individual. …”
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Evaluating Hematological Inflammatory Markers as Predictors of Preeclampsia by Serife Ozlem Genc, Huseyin Erdal

“…Background: Preeclampsia, affecting 2–8% of pregnancies, is characterized by new-onset hypertension, proteinuria, and edema, stemming from placental dysfunction and subsequent inflammatory cascade activation. …”
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Association between initial lipid and lipoprotein levels, oxidative stress indicators and clinical efficacy of intravenous methylprednisolone in moderate-to-severe thyroid-associat... by Feng Zhang, Wei Xiong, Shiyao Lu, Shenghua Liu

“…Background Thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO), the most common orbital disease in adults, is an autoimmune disease of the orbital and periorbital tissues. …”
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Epidemiology of major depressive disorder in mainland china: a systematic review. by Lian Gu, Juanjuan Xie, Jianxiong Long, Qing Chen, Qiang Chen, Runde Pan, Yan Yan, Guangliang Wu, Baoyun Liang, Jinjing Tan, Xinfeng Xie, Bo Wei, Li Su

“…<h4>Background</h4>Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the important causes of disease burden in the general population. …”
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Prognostic significance of serum galectin-3 in predicting cardiovascular outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention with drug-eluting stents by Yeon-Jik Choi, Suk Min Seo

“…BackgroundGalectin-3 is a well-established biomarker on the predictor of cardiovascular events in patients with heart failure. …”
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Association of IL6 −174G > C and IL10 −1082A > G genetic polymorphisms with cervical insufficiency in the Turkish population by Nevin Karakus, Selim Gulucu, Mesut Onal, Sumeyye Yildirim

“…Abstract Background A recurring, passive, and painless dilatation of the cervix in the second trimester is known as cervical insufficiency. …”
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Correlation between TG/HDL-C ratio and obstructive sleep apnea in the adult US population: a cross-sectional study by Yanlin Yang, Gaohui Wu, Lingyun Ren

“…This study investigates the triglyceride-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (TG/HDL-C) as a composite biomarker for OSA prevalence, with implications for mitigating OSA-associated complications through metabolic modulation.MethodsA nationally representative cohort of 3,270 adults (NHANES 2015–2018) was analyzed using weighted multivariate logistic regression. …”
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Epidemiology of bacterial biofilms on polyps and normal tissues in a screening colonoscopy cohort by Julia L. Drewes, Samara B. Rifkin, Madison McMann, Sara Glass, Emma Spence, Caroline R. Wensel, Abby L. Geis, Courtney Stevens, Joell J. Gills, Hao Wang, Linda M. Hylind, Gerard Mullin, David Kafonek, David Cromwell, Louis La Luna, Francis M. Giardiello, Cynthia L. Sears

“…Background Invasive bacterial biofilms are implicated in colorectal cancer. …”
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Using the RISK-PCI Score in the Long-Term Prediction of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events and Mortality after Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention by Lidija Savic, Igor Mrdovic, Milika Asanin, Sanja Stankovic, Gordana Krljanac, Ratko Lasica

“…Background/Aim. The RISK-PCI is a simple score for the prediction of 30-day major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and mortality in patients treated with primary PCI (pPCI). …”
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Psychometric evaluation of the Indonesian physical education teacher job satisfaction scale (IPET-JSS): development and validation of a contextual job satisfaction instrument for p... by Novri Gazali, Feby Elra Perdima, Edi Setiawan, Joseph Lobo, Merlina Sari

“… Background: Job satisfaction among physical education (PE) teachers is a critical factor influencing instructional quality, work motivation, and long-term professional commitment. …”
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The relationship between HBV antigens deposition in kidneys and renal prognosis in IgA nephropathy patients infected with HBV by Yun Guo, Shangmei Li, Jiali Wei, Mianna Luo, Huafeng Liu

“…Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a risk factor for the progression of immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy. …”
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Enhancing the Biological Properties of Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Calcium Silicate Cements: An In Vitro Study by Minji Choi, Jiyoung Kwon, Ji-Hyun Jang, Duck-Su Kim, Hyun-Jung Kim

“…We focused on the effects of these composites on the viability, migration, and osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament fibroblasts (hPDLFs). (2) Methods: Proroot MTA was supplemented with 1–5 wt% 63S BAG and 10 wt% ELP. …”
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Early-life exposome and health-related immune signatures in childhood by Ines Amine, Augusto Anguita-Ruiz, Alicia Guillien, Xavier Basagaña, Mariona Bustamante, Eva Borràs, Marta Cirach, Audrius Dedele, Carlota Dobaño, Judith Garcia-Aymerich, Berit Granum, Regina Grazuleviciene, Juan Ramón González, Jordi Julvez, Hector Keun, Mónica López-Vicente, Rosemary McEachan, Gemma Moncunill, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Eduard Sabidó, Rémy Slama, Arthur Tenenhaus, Marina Vafeiadi, John Wright, Tiffany Yang, Wen Lun Yuan, Martine Vrijheid, Valérie Siroux, Léa Maitre

“…Background: Early-life environmental exposures are suspected to modify important immune processes related to child health. …”
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Impact of an Educational Program to Reduce Healthcare Resources in Community-Acquired Pneumonia: The EDUCAP Randomized Controlled Trial. by Jordi Adamuz, Diego Viasus, Antonella Simonetti, Emilio Jiménez-Martínez, Lorena Molero, Maribel González-Samartino, Elena Castillo, María-Eulalia Juvé-Udina, María-Jesús Alcocer, Carme Hernández, María-Pilar Buera, Asunción Roel, Emilia Abad, Adelaida Zabalegui, Pilar Ricart, Anna Gonzalez, Pilar Isla, Jordi Dorca, Carolina Garcia-Vidal, Jordi Carratalà

“…<h4>Background</h4>Additional healthcare visits and rehospitalizations after discharge are frequent among patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and have a major impact on healthcare costs. …”
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Adaptation and validation of the Work Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation Scale (WEIMS) in pharmacy students based on Self-Determination Theory (SDT) by Hanieh Alizadeh, Ali Norouzi, Maryam Alizadeh

“…Abstract Background Motivation can significantly impact students’ academic decisions and perseverance. …”
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Restorative management of permanent teeth affected by molar incisor hypomineralization: a survey of dentists in Saudi Arabia by Sara M. Bagher, Raneem E. Alahdal, Sarah A. Alzanbaki, Shahad N. Abudawood, Osama M. Felemban

“…Methods A cohort of dental professionals, including general dentists, pediatric dentists, and restorative dentists/prosthodontists, participated in a validated electronic survey-based study between January and March 2023. …”
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Lack of efficacy of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin in patients hospitalized for COVID-19 pneumonia: A retrospective study. by Anis Saib, Walid Amara, Pascal Wang, Simon Cattan, Azeddine Dellal, Kais Regaieg, Stephane Nahon, Olivier Nallet, Lee S Nguyen

“…In this retrospective study, we assessed the clinical effects of HCQ/AZI, with a 28-days follow-up.<h4>Methods</h4>In a registry-study which included patients hospitalized for COVID-19 between March 15 and April 2, 2020, we compared patients who received HCQ/AZI to those who did not, regarding a composite outcome of mortality and mechanical ventilation with a 28-days follow-up. …”
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Predicting resistance to biological therapy using human leukocyte antigen genes in patients with inflammatory bowel disease by Ângela Domingues, Ana Carvalho, António Martinho, Caroline Soares, Diana Martins, Paula Sousa, Ricardo Araújo, Eugénia Cancela, Américo Silva, Paula Ministro

“…Background: The efficacy of anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is often compromised by the development of antidrug antibodies. …”
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The Influence of Lifestyle Modifications on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Older Adults: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Study by Mohammed Almutairi, Ashwaq A. Almutairi, Abdulaziz M. Alodhialah

“…<b>Background:</b> Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults. …”
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