On the robustness of the emergent spatiotemporal dynamics in biophysically realistic and phenomenological whole-brain models at multiple network resolutions by Cristiana Dimulescu, Cristiana Dimulescu, Ronja Strömsdörfer, Ronja Strömsdörfer, Agnes Flöel, Agnes Flöel, Klaus Obermayer, Klaus Obermayer, Klaus Obermayer

“…In some cases, however, model predictions do not generalize. Thus, some care must be taken when interpreting model results.…”
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Multi-Hop Relay Based Free Space Optical Communication Link for Delivering Medical Services in Remote Areas by Rajan Miglani, Jagjit Singh Malhotra, Arun K. Majumdar, Faisel Tubbal, Raad Raad

“…As a possible last-mile application for delivering medical/health care services, the proposed link has been evaluated for reliability by exposing the link to varied atmospheric conditions. …”
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Diagnostic accuracy of technetium-99m-octreotide in imaging neuroendocrine tumors, Oman hospital experience with literature review by Naima Al Bulushi, Badriya Al Suqri, Marwa Al Aamri, Aymen Al Hadidi, Hafidh Al Jahdami, Mohammed Al Zadjali, Mimouna Al Risi

“…The aim of this observational cross-sectional study with retrospective review of the data is to evaluate the efficacy of using technetium-99m-octreotide (Tc-99m-OCT) in imaging neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) in our tertiary care hospital. A total of 58 patients had Tc-99m-OCT were identified in our database, from January 2013 to December 2016. …”
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Global determinants of breast cancer mortality: a comprehensive meta-analysis of clinical, demographic, and lifestyle risk factors by Zelalem G. Dessie, Temesgen Zewotir

“…Our findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions and personalized care to improve survival outcomes and reduce global disparities in breast cancer mortality.…”
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Clinical features of patients with fungal infections caused by CARD9 deficiency: a literature review of case reports by Congchen Tang, Yalan Liu, Jiangchao Long, Xiaoju Lv

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Network analysis of an OSCE-based graduation skills assessment for clinical medical students by Huiqun Zhang, Shanshan Li, Guoquan Zheng, Xiaoyun Chen, Lujie Zhong, Jiaying Li, Yun Li

“…Network analysis revealed that the nodes “Pediatric Skills” and “Nursing Skill” exhibit the strongest linkage, closely followed by “Cardiac Auscultation” and “Pulmonary Auscultation”. …”
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THERAPEUTIC APHERESIS FOR EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA AND SECONDARY THROMBOCYTOSIS IN NORWEGIAN SCABIES: A CASE REPORT by Mine Ezgi Payaslı, Gökhan Demirci, Zeliha Yıldız Kandemir, Birol Güvenç

“…Imaging revealed multiple mildly enlarged lymph nodes (axillary, inguinal, iliac) and hepatosplenomegaly, but bone marrow biopsy showed normocellular marrow with increased megakaryocytes. …”
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Contact radiotherapy for rectal cancer (CORRECT): study protocol for a multicentre randomised phase II trial by Per J Nilsson, Joakim Folkesson, Richard Marsk, Calin Radu, Iuliana Stratulat, Lennart Blomqvist, Anna Martling, Alexander Valdman

“…On demonstrating non-inferiority in oncological outcomes compared with CXB+CRT, the combination of CXB+SCRT could pave the way for establishing a new standard of care for organ preservation in early-to-intermediate rectal cancer for patients who wish to avoid surgery.Ethics and dissemination CORRECT is conducted in accordance with research ethical approval (2024-02762-01) granted by the Swedish Research Ethics Committee on 4 June 2024. …”
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Sterile Diet Causes Gut Microbiome Collapse of Cancer Patients Post Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, But Normal Diet Recovers Them by Wenqing Hong, Yun Wu, Zimin Sun, Shu Yang, Qing Cheng, Huilan Liu, Xiaoxing Lin, Renjie Ni, Yuping Yao, Shuijing Wang, Zihao Zheng, Anyi Sun, Chuanwu Xi, Liyan Song

“…Abstract Though sterile diet, post‐transplantation surgery is a clinical strategy for patient care to prevent the infiltration of gut pathogens, less is known about its effects on the gut microbiome. …”
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Association of multimorbidity patterns with potential out-of-hospital clinical service needs: results from a nationally representative sample of older Chinese by Jing Yang, Jian Xiao, Zeyun Zhang, Jianlin Lin, Li Cao

“…Participants with multimorbidity exhibited a heightened potential demand for out-of-hospital care (OR = 2.53, 95% CI: 2.17–2.96). Notably, the “Multisystem pattern” displayed the highest demand (OR = 3.93, 95% CI: 3.23–4.79), followed by “Kidney arthritic” (OR = 3.50, 95% CI: 2.56–4.78), “Lung-stomach disorder” (OR = 3.09, 95% CI: 2.48–3.86), and “Asthma pattern” (OR = 2.07, 95% CI: 1.77–2.43). …”
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Bedaquiline practice in treatment of extensively drug-resistant mycobacterium tuberculosis in children: Clinical cases by A. A. Akzhigitova, T. N. Ignatova, A. К. Konratov, M. В. Теn

“…., 10 yo, was routinely admitted to a children’s ward of the Orenburg Regional Clinical Antituberculosis Dispensary with the diagnosis: two-sided bronchopulmonary intrathoracic lymph nodes tuberculosis (ILNTB), calcification phase, MBT (-), follow-up care level I. …”
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Dexmedetomidine induces immunogenic cancer cell death and sensitizes tumors to PD-1 blockade by Peng Liu, Guido Kroemer, Oliver Kepp, Jonathan Pol, Liwei Zhao, Lucillia Bezu, Allan Sauvat, Jiani Liu, Killian Carnet Le Provost, Andrea Checcoli

“…Beyond its utility as a sedative agent in oncological intensive care, DEX may improve anticancer immunosurveillance and sensitize tumors to immune checkpoint blockade.…”
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Overall survival of patients with non-small cell lung cancer after surgery treatment by Lončarević Olivera, Aćimović Slobodan, Vuković Jelena, Stojisavljević Marko, Marić Nebojša, Lončarević Slobodan, Petrović Marina, Milivojević Ivana, Ignjić Gordana, Milić Gordana, Mirilo Leonida, Rančić Nemanja

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Discrepancies between preoperative diagnosis of tumors and the right uterine appendage and intraoperative data. Appendiculare mucocele, which manifests itself in the form of an app... by V.О. Sklyarovа, R.A. Chajkivskyj, O.V. Prykupenko, P.O. Sklyarov, V.R. Chajkivska

“…Patients should be informed about doubts between outpatient and intraoperative diagnosis, possible changes in the intraoperative surgical plan. Prompt care should be provided in institutions with appropriate teams and equipment. …”
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Metastatic Adamantinoma of Fibula to the Lungs: A Rare Case Report by Knaj D, Ahmad G, Alshehabi Z, Ahmad IY

“…CT scan showed a 12× 13 cm mass in the left popliteal region extending to the knee margin. Enlarged lymph nodes were noted in the left groin. Multiple small metastases were observed in the lungs. …”
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Incidence and determinants of extrapulmonary tuberculosis in Egypt: a retrospective cohort study by Wagdy Amin, Rasha Ashmawy, Sarah Assem Ibrahim, Yousra A. El-Maradny, Neamat Hamdy Elsawy, Shaimaa Abdallah Gebili, Nahla Gamaleldin, Ramy Mohamed Ghazy

“…The most common sites for EPTB were the lymph nodes (27.10%) and pleural cavity/effusion (24.60%). …”
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A Comprehensive Review of Sarcoidosis: From Clinical Manifestations to Management Strategies by Olga Śpiołek, Jan Siwiec, Aleksandra Słowikowska, Mateusz Teofilak, Julia Szatkowska, Natalia Smyl, Marcelina Sztyler-Krąkowska, Agnieszka Wąsowicz, Franciszek Kędziora, Dariusz Fabian

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Laparoscopic radical antegrade modular pancreatosplenectomy vesus laparoscopic distal pancreatosplenectomy for left-sided pancreatic cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xutao Jiang, Xutao Jiang, Yu Zhu, Jianwei Li, Wei Li, Weizong Zheng, Caiming Xu, Caiming Xu, Guixin Zhang, Guixin Zhang

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A nano-design of a quantum-based arithmetic and logic unit for enhancing the efficiency of the future IoT applications by Seyed Sajad Ahmadpour, Maryam Zaker, Nima Jafari Navimipour, Neeraj Kumar Misra, Muhammad Zohaib, Sankit Kassa, Arash Heidari, Ahmad Habibizad Navin, Mehdi Hosseinzadeh, Musawer Hakimi

“…IoT is an inevitable technology for smart city infrastructure to ensure seamless communication across multiple nodes. IoT, with its ubiquitous application in every sector, ranging from health-care to transportation, energy, education, and agriculture, comes with serious challenges as well. …”
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Knife‐assisted full‐thickness resection guided by the pocket‐detection method for posterior deeply invasive rectal cancer: A novel endoscopic approach (with video) by Maria Eva Argenziano, Andrea Sorge, Anne Hoorens, Michele Montori, Pieter Jan Poortmans, Sander Smeets, Tamas Tornai, Lynn K. Debels, Lobke Desomer, David J. Tate

“…The previous kFTR did not impair surgery (no residual rectal carcinoma and 1/17 positive lymph nodes). Endoscopic kFTR guided by the PDM may be a feasible organ‐preserving treatment for the detection and resection of deeply invasive posterior rectal cancer. …”
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