Enhancing Breast Cancer Risk Prediction with Machine Learning: Integrating BMI, Smoking Habits, Hormonal Dynamics, and BRCA Gene Mutations—A Game-Changer Compared to Traditional St... by Luana Conte, Emanuele Rizzo, Emanuela Civino, Paolo Tarantino, Giorgio De Nunzio, Elisabetta De Matteis

“…All these factors were then utilized as features to train a machine learning (ML) model to predict the risk of breast cancer development. Between 2020 and 2023, a total of 1389 women provided detailed lifestyle and risk factor data during visits to a familial cancer center in Italy. …”
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Multiphase Transport Network Optimization: Mathematical Framework Integrating Resilience Quantification and Dynamic Algorithm Coupling by Linghao Ren, Xinyue Li, Renjie Song, Yuning Wang, Meiyun Gui, Bo Tang

“…Through dual-dataset validation using both the Baltimore road network and PeMS07 traffic flow data, we first develop a traffic simulation model integrating Dijkstra’s algorithm with capacity-constrained allocation strategies for guiding reconstruction planning for the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. …”
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Perceptions, barriers, and facilitators of maternal health service utilization in southern Ethiopia: A qualitative exploration of community members' and health care providers' view... by Amanuel Yoseph, Wondwosen Teklesilasie, Francisco Guillen-Grima, Ayalew Astatkie

“…A maximum variance sampling method was used to select study participants. Data coding and analysis were done using MAXQDA 2020 software and presented in narratives.…”
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Re-testing as a method of implementing external quality assessment program for COVID-19 real time PCR testing in Uganda. by Erick Jacob Okek, Fredrick Joshua Masembe, Jocelyn Kiconco, John Kayiwa, Esther Amwine, Daniel Obote, Stephen Alele, Charles Nahabwe, Jackson Were, Bernard Bagaya, Stephen Balinandi, Julius Lutwama, Pontiano Kaleebu

“…<h4>Background</h4>Significant milestones have been made in the development of COVID19 diagnostics Technologies. Government of the republic of Uganda and the line Ministry of Health mandated Uganda Virus Research Institute to ensure quality of COVID19 diagnostics. …”
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“Holiday heart” syndrome in rats: Features of microcirculation, functional state and anatomy of the heart by S. A. Kryzhanovskii, I. B. Tsorin, E. O. Ionova, M. B. Vititnova, S. A. Simonenko, L. G. Kolik

“…In the remaining animals (n = 10), microcirculation of blood and lymph in the brain and heart was assessed on the 3rd day of alcohol deprivation.Results. Analysis of the obtained data showed that in the conditions of the “Holiday Heart” syndrome model, significant changes occur in the anatomy, functional activity and geometry of the heart: there is a significant thinning of the anterior wall of the left ventricle heart (LV), an increase in systolic and diastolic volumes and sizes of the LV and a significant (p = 0.0018) decrease in its inotropic function. …”
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Psychosocial work characteristic profiles and health outcomes in registered nurses at different stages of their careers: a cross-sectional study by Katri Lönnqvist, Timo Sinervo, Anu-Marja Kaihlanen, Marko Elovainio

“…Latent profile analysis was conducted to identify subgroups with similar psychosocial work characteristic profiles. …”
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Genome-wide identification of APX genes in flax (Linum usitatissimum) and functional characterization of LuAPX12 in osmotic and salinity stress responses by Yuan-Dong Li, Rong Ma, Yu-Xi Zheng, Li-Qiong Xie

“…Moreover, the integration of GWAS and RNA-seq data from salt stress revealed that LuAPX12 may be a potential candidate gene for salt tolerance. …”
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Improving stroke care in Nova Scotia, Canada: a population-based project spanning 14 years by Jennifer Payne, Wendy Simpkin, Stephen James Phillips, Allison Stevens, Huiling Cao, Neala Gill

“…To evaluate the interventions, a longitudinal analysis compared the audit results with registry data for 2012, 2015 and 2019. …”
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Non-invasive blood glucose monitoring using PPG signals with various deep learning models and implementation using TinyML by Mahdi Zeynali, Khalil Alipour, Bahram Tarvirdizadeh, Mohammad Ghamari

“…The method demonstrated strong generalizability across different populations. Training data was collected during surgery and anesthesia, and the method also performed successfully in normal states using a separate test dataset. …”
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Trends in Allergic Sensitization and Diseases in the Korean General Population Over a 9-Year Period by Dong Hee Lee, Ji-Hyeon Shin

“…This cross-sectional study used data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted in 2010 and 2019. …”
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Heterogeneous Changes and Evolutionary Characteristics of Cultivated Land Fragmentation in Mountainous Counties and Townships in Southwest China: A Case Study of Beichuan Qiang Aut... by Mengqin Liu, Fengqiang Wu, Caijian Mo, Rongjian Xiao, Huailiang Yu, Meimei Wang

“…As a core element of comprehensive land consolidation, cultivated land serves as both a fundamental resource and strategic platform for driving rural revitalization and advancing ecological civilization development. Based on the five periods of remote sensing monitoring data of land use from the 1980 to 2020 in Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County, this study systematically examines cultivated land transfer dynamics and quantitatively assesses fragmentation levels through landscape metrics analysis, with the ultimate objective of informing strategic land consolidation planning at the county scale. …”
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Incidence and Severity of Chemotherapy-induced Mucositis: A Cross-sectional Study by B Prithiha, S Keshavini, MP Ram Prabu, K Dhivya, C Emmanuel

“…This study provides a comprehensive analysis of CIM’s incidence, severity, and associated risk factors in chemotherapy patients. …”
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Genome-wide DNA methylation maps in follicular lymphoma cells determined by methylation-enriched bisulfite sequencing. by Jeong-Hyeon Choi, Yajun Li, Juyuan Guo, Lirong Pei, Tibor A Rauch, Robin S Kramer, Simone L Macmil, Graham B Wiley, Lynda B Bennett, Jennifer L Schnabel, Kristen H Taylor, Sun Kim, Dong Xu, Arun Sreekumar, Gerd P Pfeifer, Bruce A Roe, Charles W Caldwell, Kapil N Bhalla, Huidong Shi

“…The genome-wide bisulfite sequencing approach developed here can be a useful tool for profiling DNA methylation in clinical samples.…”
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Signs and symptoms of vulval lichen sclerosus in children and adolescents: a scoping review protocol by Alyssa Grimshaw, Anna Torres, Ewelina Grywalska, Alla Vash-Margita, Joanna Bartosińska, Joanna Brodowska, Joanna Pycka

“…Introduction Paediatric vulval lichen sclerosus (VLS) is a chronic disease with distressing symptoms and severe consequences when left untreated. Majority of existing data on pathophysiology and treatment is based on studies conducted among adult patients. …”
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Virtual reality for older people: effectiveness of a training program for accident prevention by Alina Napetschnig, Wolfgang Deiters, Klara Brixius

“…In total, 29 senior citizens (M = 74.95 years) were recruited, with 20 participants included in the final analysis. Data collection and statistical analyses were performed using a database specifically created for Wegfest.ResultsThe VR application “Wegfest” received positive feedback from participants. …”
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Knowledge- and Model-Driven Deep Reinforcement Learning for Efficient Federated Edge Learning: Single- and Multi-Agent Frameworks by Yangchen Li, Lingzhi Zhao, Tianle Wang, Lianghui Ding, Feng Yang

“…In this paper, we investigate federated learning (FL) efficiency improvement in practical edge computing systems, where edge workers have non-independent and identically distributed (non-IID) local data, as well as dynamic and heterogeneous computing and communication capabilities. …”
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Structural and functional assessment of TBX20 gene variants in pediatric ventricular septal defect by Zhenzhen Qin, Caixia Liu, Jie Wang, Yanmei Jin

“…Conclusion The findings underscore the involvement of TBX20 gene variants in the etiology of pediatric VSD and provide mechanistic insights that may inform future clinical research and the development of targeted therapeutic strategies.…”
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Buprenorphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone mortality in the United States (2010‒2017) by Karilynn M. Rockhill, Gabrielle E. Bau, Angela DeVeaugh‐Geiss, Howard Chilcoat, Richard Dart, Janetta Iwanicki, Joshua C. Black

“…Public mortality data do not distinguish buprenorphine from other prescription opioids. …”
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Exploring the divide between dental clinicians and academics for more inclusive partnerships: perspectives on building a research network by Maria Zych, Carilynne Yarascavitch, Amir Azarpazhooh, Joanna Sale

“…Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data from dental clinicians and academics in Ontario dental schools. …”
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Machine learning prediction of extended length of stay following endoscopic decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis: A retrospective cohort study by Fuqiang Tan, Xiaobin Li, Chaoyang Qu, Xin Shu, Xu Peng

“…The integration of economic and clinical data enables actionable risk mitigation, supporting value-based care initiatives. …”
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