The interaction between blood lipids and ASCVD increases the risk of DKD: a nonlinear relationship transforms into a linear relationship, a cross-sectional study by Huan Li, Huan Li, Huan Li, Huan Li, Yulu Shi, Yulu Shi, Yulu Shi, Hui Zhang, Hui Zhang, Jie Han, Xiaoping Zhang, ZiJie Liu, ZiJie Liu, ZiJie Liu

“…RCS analyses revealed distinct patterns based on ASCVD status: significant threshold effects for LDL-C (2.68 mmol/L), TC (4.29 mmol/L), TG (2.48 mmol/L), and HDL-C (1.64 mmol/L) on DKD risk were observed only in diabetic patients without ASCVD. …”
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Global, regional, and national burden of nonrheumatic calcific aortic valve disease based on GBD study 2021 by Baiqiang Wang, Zeyuan Mei, Hong Yang, Wei Gao, Lianyue Ma, Guipeng An

“…Using Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 (GBD 2021) data, we analyzed the age-standardized prevalence, incidence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of CAVD, along with trends, age- and sex-specific patterns, contributing factors, and projections through 2036. …”
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Study on macroscopic anatomy and developmental model of pterygopalatine suture by ZHANG Wenyi, CHUNG Miri, XIE Yufan, JIANG Lingyong

“…Objective·To analyze the anatomical and macroscopic characteristics of the pterygopalatine suture (PPS) in Chinese population using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) technology, and to preliminarily investigate its developmental pattern and its association with the correction of maxillary underdevelopment. …”
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Adaptative Divergence of <i>Cryptococcus neoformans</i>: Phenetic and Metabolomic Profiles Reveal Distinct Pathways of Virulence and Resistance in Clinical vs. Environmental Isolat... by Camila Botelho Miguel, Geovana Pina Vilela, Lara Mamede Almeida, Mariane Andrade Moreira, Glicélia Pereira Silva, Jamil Miguel-Neto, Melissa Carvalho Martins-de-Abreu, Ferdinando Agostinho, Javier Emilio Lazo-Chica, Mariana Santos Cardoso, Siomar de Castro Soares, Aristóteles Góes-Neto, Wellington Francisco Rodrigues

“…Results: Molecular phenetic analysis revealed distinct clustering patterns among isolates, reflecting adaptations associated with clinical and environmental niches. …”
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High-pressure structural and electrical properties of pyrochlore: Enhanced octahedral distortions and electrical resistance of La2Sn2O7 by Shufan Jia, H. Saqib, Daniel Errandonea, Yuxin Hu, Bin Zeng, Xiangyu Chen, Alfonso Munoz, Silvana Radescu, Andres Mujica, Yongsheng Zhao, S. Rahman, Ning Dai

“…High-pressure Raman spectroscopy illustrates the enhanced distortions of SnO6 octahedron with pressure. ADXRD patterns, up to the highest pressure (30.2 GPa) have been refined using the Rietveld method. …”
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Antibiotic resistance of biofilm-forming bacteria causing urinary tract infections: A systematic review by Abigail Anne Ferrer, Samson Decasa, Juliana Carlidy Elauria, Jalen Rose Esguerra, Earl Adriane Cano, Angela Nole Shayenne Coderos, Denise Alexandra Cruz, Den Marc Exala

“…Analyzing 18 studies published between 2019 and 2024, this review aims to evaluate the antibiotic resistance patterns and biofilm-forming abilities of UTI-causing bacteria, identify the most prevalent species, and discuss contributing prevalence factors to inform future mitigation strategies. …”
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Healthcare access and utilisation trends among the elderly in India: Evidence from the LASI Wave-1 survey by Dhruvendra Lal, Amrit Virk, Ashish Goel, Sonu Goel, Kavisha Kapoor Lal, Suneela Garg, Bhavneet Bharti

“…This study examines the healthcare access and utilisation patterns and identifies associated determinants among older persons using nationally representative data. …”
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Targeting Cancer with Paris’ Arrow: An Updated Perspective on Targeting Wnt Receptor Frizzled 7 by Kieran Hodson, Hector M. Arredondo, William E. Humphrey, Dustin J. Flanagan, Elizabeth Vincan, Karl Willert, Helen B. Pearson, Toby J. Phesse

“…Additionally, we present new figures generated by our group using the publicly available Pan-Cancer Atlas RNAseq datasets, highlighting FZD7 expression patterns in patient samples. This integrated approach aims to provide updated insights into the function of FZD7 during cancer and its growing status as an attractive target for therapy. …”
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Spotted! Remote camera traps used in a novel design reveal a perilous situation for the Critically Endangered Northwest African cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus hecki) in a conflict‐affec... by Marine Drouilly, Audrey Ipavec, Oksana Grente, Robin Horion, Aurlus Ouindeyama, Philipp Henschel, Vincent Lapeyre, Yekini Chabi N'Diaye, Ali Shams, Christine Breitenmoser, Sarah M. Durant

“…Cheetahs showed strong crepuscular activity patterns, but males were also active before sunrise and after sunset. …”
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Un broche de cinturón tardoantiguo de la cueva de Lazaldai (Zuia, Álava/Araba) by José Ángel Hierro Gárate, Enrique Gutiérrez Cuenca, Leticia Tobalina Pulido, Diego Garate Maidagan, Iñaki Intxaurbe Alberdi, Antonio Torres Riesgo, Sergio Salazar Cañarte

“…Its surface is densely decorated with incised motifs, including a large central interlace pattern similar to a “Solomon’s knot” and bordered by a triple-line “wolf tooth” design. …”
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Changes in CD and Correlation with Hepatic Insulin Resistance Index and Triacylglycerol 36 Level in Liver of Malarial Infected Mice Treated with Phyllanthus amarus

“…The control and chloroquine treated groups produced similar correlation pattern, but those for the extract-treated were weaker. …”
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Mediastinal lymph node dissection effectiveness in patients with I stage of non-small cell lung cancer by A. P. Kolesnik

“…In patients who underwent additional CMLD+adjuvant chemotherapy survival after treatment was lower than in patients without postoperative chemotherapy. It is necessary to continue the study of the relationship and the level of efficiency of lymph dissection and adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with early-stage NSCLC to determine the causes of this pattern. …”
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Radiographic diagnosis of erosive hand osteoarthritis by D. M. Kudinsky, A. V. Smirnov, L. I. Alekseeva, A. V. Volkov, E. A. Taskina, А. M. Lila

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Income-Based Disparities in Perceived Benefits and Challenges of Virtual Global Health Activities During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Mixed Methods Analysis by Shuo Zhou, Enid Kawala Kagoya, Alexandra Coria, Alyssa Beck, Jessica Evert, Marina Haque, Molly M Lamb, Amy RL Rule, Lisa Umphrey

“…We thematically analyzed participants’ free-text responses regarding their perceptions of the benefits and challenges of virtual and in-person GHAs. The patterns differed depending on whether respondents were from HICs or LMICs; thus, we compared frequencies of each theme between the 2 groups. …”
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The global impact of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (including cirrhosis) in the elderly from 1990 to 2021 and future projections of disease burden. by Siying Huang, Weitao Hu, Taiyong Fang

“…This study systematically examines the global incidence patterns and epidemiological characteristics of NAFLD in older adults(>60 years), while establishing predictive models for its future disease burden.…”
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Probabilistic seasonal dengue forecasting in Vietnam: A modelling study using superensembles. by Felipe J Colón-González, Leonardo Soares Bastos, Barbara Hofmann, Alison Hopkin, Quillon Harpham, Tom Crocker, Rosanna Amato, Iacopo Ferrario, Francesca Moschini, Samuel James, Sajni Malde, Eleanor Ainscoe, Vu Sinh Nam, Dang Quang Tan, Nguyen Duc Khoa, Mark Harrison, Gina Tsarouchi, Darren Lumbroso, Oliver J Brady, Rachel Lowe

“…As a climate-sensitive disease, environmental conditions and past patterns of dengue can be used to make predictions about future outbreak risk. …”
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Research Status and Direction of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Complicated with Coronary Heart Disease: A Bibliometric Analysis from 2005 to 2024 by Bian H, Zhu S, Xing W, Qi L, Xue J, Peng X, Jin Z, Zhao H

“…Since 2005, there has been a continuous increase in the literature about COPD combined with CHD; polynomial fitting yielded an R² value of 0.7758. …”
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Systemic hormonal contraception and risk of venous thromboembolism by Oskari Heikinheimo, Elena Toffol, Timo Partonen, Anna But, Antti Latvala, Jari Haukka

“…This study aimed to assess the associations between the patterns of use of different systemic hormonal contraceptives and the risk of venous thromboembolism during 2017–2019. …”
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Longitudinal Digital Phenotyping of Multiple Sclerosis Severity Using Passively Sensed Behaviors and Ecological Momentary Assessments: Real-World Evaluation by Zongqi Xia, Prerna Chikersal, Shruthi Venkatesh, Elizabeth Walker, Anind K Dey, Mayank Goel

“…Smartphone sensors recorded call activity, location, and screen use, while fitness trackers captured heart rate, sleep patterns, and step count. We extracted patient-level behavioral features and categorized them into 2 feature sets: one from the prediction period (called action) and one from the preceding period (called context). …”
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A Test of the Enhanced Vegetation Index as an indicator of human–elephant conflict around Bia Conservation Area, Ghana by Jessica-Jane Lavelle

“… Human–elephant conflict (HEC) occurs across Africa and is a major threat to the continued existence of the African elephant. To effectively and efficiently implement mitigation measures, a thorough understanding of the spatial and temporal patterns of HEC is required. …”
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