Linking High-z and Low-z: Are We Observing the Progenitors of the Milky Way with JWST? by Elka Rusta, Stefania Salvadori, Viola Gelli, Ioanna Koutsouridou, Alessandro Marconi

“…Both the number of detections and the observed NIRCam photometry are consistent with our predictions. …”
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Direct Estimation of Forest Aboveground Biomass from UAV LiDAR and RGB Observations in Forest Stands with Various Tree Densities by Kangyu So, Jenny Chau, Sean Rudd, Derek T. Robinson, Jiaxin Chen, Dominic Cyr, Alemu Gonsamo

“…Canada’s vast forests play a substantial role in the global carbon balance but require laborious and expensive forest inventory campaigns to monitor changes in aboveground biomass (AGB). Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) or reflectance observations onboard airborne or unoccupied aerial vehicles (UAVs) may address scalability limitations associated with traditional forest inventory but require simple forest structures or large sets of manually delineated crowns. …”
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Ten-year follow-up of atypical small acinar hyperplasia cases diagnosed by initial prostate biopsy by Rui Su, Shi-jie Ye, Su-ying Wang, Zhou-liang Zhang, Hui-ping Chen, Hui-zhi Zhang, Chang Li, Ming Zhao, Xin Fei, Ze-jun Yan, Qi Ma

“…Abstract Objective To investigate the clinical outcomes and diagnostic strategies for patients with atypical small acinar hyperplasia (ASAP) in their initial prostate biopsy in a real-world setting. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the data of 170 patients who received their first prostate biopsy result as ASAP. …”
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Global burden of paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction, 1990–2021: a GBD 2021 analysis by Yan-Ci Zhao, Hanpu Zhang, Shuzhen Wu, Junhan Pan, Yanyan Zhu, Huizhen Huang, Feng Chen

“…This study aimed to comprehensively assess the global, regional, and national burden of PI&IO from 1990 to 2021. Methods We used data from the Global Burden of Diseases Study (GBD) 2021, covering 204 countries and territories. …”
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Integrating the A2DS2 Score with 24-Hour ASPECTS and red cell distribution width for enhanced prediction of stroke-associated pneumonia following intravenous thrombolysis: model de... by Sarawut Krongsut, Nat Na-Ek, Atiwat Soontornpun, Niyada Anusasnee

“…Conclusions The combined A2DS2-MFP calculation showed superior performance, enabling early SAP detection and improving survival outcomes. This novel model offers a practical tool for resource-limited settings, supporting better SAP risk stratification and clinical management.…”
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Diagnostic Accuracy Of Barium Swallow For Dysphagia, Keeping Rigid Esophagoscopy As The Gold Standard by Ansa Umara Akram, Sadia Chaudhry, Sundas Masood, Amna Kausar, Seema Naveed, Areesha Manzoor

“… Objective: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of Barium Swallow in detection of patients presenting with dysphagia. …”
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Association between cardiometabolic index and coronary artery calcification in young and middle-aged adults with coronary heart disease by Xi Wu, Mingxing Wu, Haobo Huang, Zhe Liu, He Huang, Lei Wang

“…Given its simplicity, non-invasiveness, and low cost, CMI may represent a practical screening tool for early detection of asymptomatic coronary atherosclerosis in clinical settings.…”
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The association between insulin resistance-related markers and ASCVD with hyperuricemia: results from the 2005 to 2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey by Yujie Shi, Zuo Zhang, Jiajun Yang, Song Cui

“…These findings offer valuable insights into early detection and preventive strategies for ASCVD combined with hyperuricemia, emphasizing the practicality of these indices in clinical and public health settings.…”
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Occurrence of metabolic syndrome in midlife in relation to cardiovascular morbidity and all-cause mortality—lessons from a population-based matched cohort study with 27 years follo... by Abbas Chabok, John Öhrvik, Jerzy Leppert, Lena Lönnberg, Mattias Rehn, Mattias Damberg

“…Objectives We examined how asymptomatic metabolic syndrome (MetS) in midlife affects cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and all-cause mortality later in life and studied difference in time to event and from the individual components related to MetS.Design Population-based matched cohort study including data from a screening programme for identification of CV risk factors.Setting Primary care, County of Västmanland, Sweden.Participants All inhabitants turning 40 or 50 years between 1990 and 1999 were invited to a health screening. …”
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Critical review of OCT in clinical practice for the assessment of oral lesions by Fariba Esperouz, Domenico Ciavarella, Mauro Lorusso, Andrea Santarelli, Lorenzo Lo Muzio, Giuseppina Campisi, Lucio Lo Russo

“…The high cost of OCT equipment reduces its accessibility, availability and widespread use as a common investigation methodology in non-experimental settings. In addition, there is significant heterogeneity in the methodologies used to interpret OCT data, which is strictly operator dependent and may affect standardization and reproducibility of results. …”
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ESSegNeXt: A Novel Building Extraction Framework Based on Generalized SamGeo and SegNeXt Models Using High-Resolution Remote Sensing Images by Qi Lu, Wensong Liu, Lianpeng Zhang, Erzhu Li, Junlong Qiu, Lei Wang

“…While high-resolution remote sensing imagery provides essential data support, existing deep learning-based methods for building extraction commonly face challenges such as poor edge regularity and loss of details due to the diversity and complexity of buildings. …”
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Addressing Cardiometabolic Challenges in HIV: Insights, Impact, and Best Practices for Optimal Management—A Narrative Review by Nadine Mugisha, Laura Ghanem, Omar A. I. Komi, Rawan Noureddine, Sanobar Shariff, Magda Wojtara, Mahlagha Mousavi Nanehkeran, Olivier Uwishema

“…Methods Data retrieval was conducted using a predetermined search strategy from medical journals that were published in bibliographical databases like PubMed, Science Direct and Embase. …”
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Seroprevalence of COVID-19 IgG antibodies among healthcare workers of Pakistan: a cross-sectional study assessing exposure to COVID-19 and identification of high-risk subgroups by Muhammad Dilawar Khan, Hijab Batool, Omar Chughtai, Akhtar Sohail Chughtai, Shakeel Ashraf, Muhammad Jamil Khan

“…All testing was done on serum samples for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies using Abbott Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay. …”
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Boosting Aeroponic System Development with Plasma and High-Efficiency Tools: AI and IoT—A Review by Waqar Ahmed Qureshi, Jianmin Gao, Osama Elsherbiny, Abdallah Harold Mosha, Mazhar Hussain Tunio, Junaid Ahmed Qureshi

“…The integration of plasma technology with intelligent misting and data-driven control systems can enhance aeroponic systems for sustainable and efficient agricultural production. …”
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Identification of biomarkers related to metabolically healthy or unhealthy obesity in children and adolescents with depressive disorders: a cross-sectional study by Zhiwei Liu, Liang Sun, Fengshun Li, Tengjiao Liu, XingLong Yin, Jingjing Zhang, Nana Sun, Yulong Zhang, Gaofeng Yao, Yun Liu

“…Comprehensive demographic and clinical data were gathered for these individuals. Using regression analysis, the research delved into the distinct impacts of MHO and MUO on these patients. …”
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Effectiveness of Timely Isolation of Patients with Respiratory Infection in a Children's Hospital: a Simulation Study by N. V. Saperkin, L. Ju. Poslova, M. Ju. Kirillin, M. E. Garbuz, O. V. Kovalishena

“…The solid evidence was obtained of the effectiveness of timely isolation of the source of infection identified in healthcare settings, which can be used to justify control measures.…”
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Test and treat—impact of microbiological testing on antibiotic prescribing for Legionnaires’ disease in Switzerland: results of the multicentre SwissLEGIO study by Melina Bigler, Florian Zacher, Sarah Dräger, Werner C. Albrich, Daniel Mäusezahl, the SwissLEGIO Hospital Network

“…Methods Data from medical records of 195 community-acquired LD (CALD) patients from 20 Swiss hospitals (August 2022–March 2024) were analysed. …”
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Predicting HIV self-testing intentions among Chinese college students: a dual-model analysis integrating health belief constructs and machine learning prioritization by Yan Jiang, Jing Li, Jing Li, Jingfen Lu, Liping He, Lin Hu, Jiazhen He, Xianli Huang, Yuchao Li

“…This theoretical-empirical integration advances predictive understanding of HIVST behaviors, providing actionable insights for developing precision public health strategies in academic settings.…”
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Don’t move a mussel: The role of key environmental drivers and management scale in assessing spatial variation in dreissenid spread risk in the Missouri River basin by Joseph Raymond, Lucas S. Bair, Timothy D. Counihan, Wesley M. Daniel, Sofie Duntugan, Matthew E. Neilson, Michael Springborn

“…The CRR incorporates a wide array of data sets to account for the direct and indirect damages from a potential infestation along with the risk of an infestation occurring. …”
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An Experimental Study on the Charging Effects and Atomization Characteristics of a Two-Stage Induction-Type Electrostatic Spraying System for Aerial Plant Protection by Yufei Li, Qingda Li, Jun Hu, Changxi Liu, Shengxue Zhao, Wei Zhang, Yafei Wang

“…This technology holds broad application prospects in agricultural settings such as orchards and farmlands. It can significantly enhance the targeted deposition efficiency of pesticides, reducing drift losses and chemical usage, thereby enabling agricultural enterprises to achieve practical economic benefits, including reduced operational costs, improved pest control efficacy, and minimized environmental pollution, while generating environmental benefits.…”
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