Alcohol use, heavy episodic drinking, and associated cardiovascular risk in Guyana by M. Shastri Motilal, Reeta Gobin, Raveed Khan, Rohan G. Maharaj

“…Methods. A weighted sample was used in a secondary analysis of data obtained from an online database. …”
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Graph theory-based analysis of functional connectivity changes in brain networks underlying cognitive fatigue: An EEG study. by Yabing Lou, Rui Pi, Ruifeng Sun, Jilin Wu, Wei Wang, Ziman Zhu, Tengteng Dai, Weijun Gong

“…Through the application of both global and local graph-theoretical metrics to characterize the topology of brain networks, this study establishes a conceptual framework supporting enhanced detection of cognitive fatigue manifestations while facilitating examination of its neurophysiological substrates.<h4>Methods</h4>The study cohort comprised neurologically intact individuals aged 20-35 years, recruited from Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University between February 6 and September 30, 2024 for participation in a cognitive fatigue induction task. …”
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Alterations of gray matter volume and functional connectivity in patients with cognitive impairment induced by occupational aluminum exposure: a case-control study by Huaxing Meng, Bo Liu, Xiaoting Lu, Yan Tan, Shanshan Wang, Baolong Pan, Hui Zhang, Qiao Niu

“…This study aimed to determine the relationship between CI and MRI-related changes in postroom workers exposed to Al.MethodsThirty patients with CI and 25 healthy controls were recruited. …”
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Integrating deep learning in public health: a novel approach to PICC-RVT risk assessment by Yue Li, Yue Li, Shengxiao Nie, Lei Wang, Dongsheng Li, Shengmiao Ma, Ting Li, Hong Sun

“…It also seeks to identify key predictive factors for PICC-RVT using these models.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective multi-center cohort study involving 5,272 patients who underwent PICC placement. …”
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The smallest worthwhile effect on pain and function for rotator cuff repair surgery: a benefit-harm trade-off study by Harrison J. Hansford, Rachelle Buchbinder, Joshua R. Zadro, James H. McAuley, Manuela L. Ferreira, Adriane Lewin, Richard S. Page, Ian A. Harris

“…We aimed to estimate the SWE for rotator cuff repair (with decompression and debridement) compared to either decompression and debridement alone or to non-surgical treatment for people with atraumatic shoulder pain. Methods Benefit-harm trade-off study. We recruited English-speaking adults aged 45–75 years with shoulder pain of intensity ≥ 4 (on a 0–10 scale) for ≥ 6 months to our online survey through paid advertising on Facebook. …”
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Modelos matemáticos para a secagem intermitente de arroz em casca Mathematical models for intermittent drying of rice by Volnei L. Meneghetti, Elvio Aosani, Jeferson C. da Rocha, Maurício de Oliveira, Moacir C. Elias, Ricardo S. Pohndorf

“…A comparison was carried out of the adjusted coefficient of determination (R²adjusted), the relative mean error (P), the estimated mean error (SE) and the distribution of residues. …”
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Clinical Management of Wasp Stings Using Large Language Models: Cross-Sectional Evaluation Study by Wei Pan, Shuman Zhang, Yonghong Wang, Zhenglin Quan, Yanxia Zhu, Zhicheng Fang, Xianyi Yang

“…MethodsThis study used a cross-sectional design, creating 50 standardized questions that covered 10 key domains in the management of wasp stings, along with 20 real-world clinical case scenarios. …”
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The diagnostic value of serum IgG4 for the diagnosis of IgG4-related disease: and is that so great? by E. V. Sokol, M. V. Cherkasova, A. V. Torgashina

“…Serum and tissue IgG4 hypersecretion is a nonspecific sign and occurs in many rheumatic, infectious, and malignant diseases.Objective: to determine the range of nosological entities associated with the increase in serum IgG4 levels, as well as the frequency and nature of this increase in patients with IgG4-RD.Patients and methods. …”
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Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Work Ability and Associated Factors among Hairdressers of South Delhi: A Cross-sectional Study by Sana Zareen, Sheetal Kalra, Richa Hirendra Rai, Deepak Raghave, Sonia Pawaria, Usha Panihar, Sajjan Pal

“…Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was affiliated with the School of Physiotherapy at Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, India and conducted in South Delhi between July 2023 and December 2023 to assess the prevalence of WMSDs and the associated factors among hairdressers. …”

Factors Influencing eHealth Literacy Worldwide: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Zhong Hua, Song Yuqing, Liu Qianwen, Chen Hong

“…MethodsWe conducted a comprehensive search of papers from PubMed, CNKI, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and MEDLINE databases from inception to April 11, 2023. …”
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Modeling and Regulation of Dynamic Temperature for Layer Houses Under Combined Positive- and Negative-Pressure Ventilation by Lihua Li, Min Li, Yao Yu, Yuchen Jia, Zhengkai Qian, Zongkui Xie

“…The results show that the coefficients of determination (R²) of the constructed dynamic temperature models are between 0.79 and 0.88, respectively, indicating high accuracy. …”
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Designing a Logistic Regression Model for a Dataset to Predict Diabetic Foot Ulcer in Diabetic Patients: High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol Was the Negative Predictor by Seyyed Amir Yasin Ahmadi, Razieh Shirzadegan, Nazanin Mousavi, Ermia Farokhi, Maryam Soleimaninejad, Mehrzad Jafarzadeh

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Estimation of the Relative Chlorophyll Content of Pear Leaves Based on Field Spectrometry in Alaer, Xinjiang by Yufen Huang, Zhenqi Fan, Hongxin Wu, Ximeng Zhang, Yanlong Liu

“…The findings indicate that (1) the models developed using the discrete wavelet transform had coefficients of determination (<i>R</i>²) exceeding 0.65, and their predictive performance surpassed that of other models employing various mathematical transformations, and (2) the model constructed using the L1 scale for the discrete wavelet transform had greater estimation accuracy and stability than models established through traditional mathematical transformations or the high-frequency scale for discrete wavelet transform, with an <i>R</i>² value of 0.742 and a root mean square error (RMSE) of 0.936. …”
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Associations of abdominal adiposity, lean body mass, and fat body mass with dementia and cognitive change in older age by Zimu Wu, Alice Owen, Robyn L. Woods, Zhen Zhou, Trevor T.‐J. Chong, Suzanne G. Orchard, Raj C. Shah, Kerry M. Sheets, Anne M. Murray, Joanne Ryan

“…Abstract INTRODUCTION This study examined whether the waist circumference–body mass index ratio (WBR), lean body mass (LBM), and fat body mass (FBM) were associated with dementia or cognitive change. METHODS We analyzed data from >17,000 individuals aged 65 to 98 years at enrollment. …”
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Spatiotemporal evolution of time-lagged vegetation responses to moisture conditions and the influencing factors in a highly human-impacted area in China by Yuxing Yan, Guoqiang Wang, Yinglan A, Xiaojing Zhang, Baolin Xue, Jin Wu, Yuntao Wang

“…The possible drivers were examined through the random forest method. The results revealed that TSd significantly increased in the study area between 1982 and 2021 (0.338 months yr−1), suggesting that vegetation was more susceptible to prolonged moisture conditions. …”
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SIMULATION OF THE CONTACT PROCESS INTERACTIONS OF LAND-MOVING AND EARTH-TRANSPORT MACHINES’ WORKING BODIES WITH FROZEN SOIL by V. N. Kuznetsova, I. S. Kuznetsov

“…The nonlinear character of the stresses’ distribution on the contact surface of the working body during the interaction with the soil has been substantiated and proved.Materials and methods. The description and analysis of the experimental results on the coefficients’ quantitative determination, which enter into the mathematical model, and also the boundaries’ establishment of their adequacy are given. …”
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Estimating vastus lateralis muscle volume from a single ultrasound image by Moritz Eggelbusch, Guido Weide, Michael Tieland, Renske N. Vergeer, Luuk Vos, Jantine van den Helder, Stephan van der Zwaard, Richard T. Jaspers, Peter J. M. Weijs, Rob C. I. Wüst

“…Here, we developed a method to accurately estimate vastus lateralis (VL) muscle volume based on a single measurement of anatomical cross-sectional area (ACSA) or tissue thickness. …”
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Carbohydrate‐Deficient Transferrin Evaluation Over Time Has Usefulness for Confirming Sobriety of Alcohol Rehabilitation Program Patients by Noriyo Yamashiki, Miki Murata, Shunichiro Ikeda, Kazushi Sugimoto, Akiko Eguchi, Motoh Iwasa, Saeko Nagao, Kanehiko Suwa, Toshihito Seki, Makoto Naganuma

“…Using group A data, correlation coefficients were determined between the number of days from the last drink (abstinence days) and laboratory data. …”
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Serum-equivalency comparison, detection, and quantification of Group B Streptococcus anti-capsular polysaccharide antibodies from dried blood spots by Shanna Bolcen, Bailey Alston, Palak Y. Patel, Yikun Li, Panagiotis Maniatis, Donna Giordano Schmidt, Danka Pavliakova, Jessica E. Southwell, Lily Tao Jia, Michelle Gaylord, Raphael Simon, Natalie Clare Silmon de Monerri, Julia Rhodes, Stephanie Schrag, Sundaram Ajay Vishwanathan

“…However, dried blood spot (DBS) samples offer advantages for immunological studies, including cost-effectiveness, ease of transport, and storage. To determine suitability of DBS as an alternative sample matrix to serum in MIA, a contrived GBS seropositive panel, including matched DBS and serum samples, was prepared using established methods. …”
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Winter Oilseed Rape LAI Inversion via Multi-Source UAV Fusion: A Three-Dimensional Texture and Machine Learning Approach by Zijun Tang, Junsheng Lu, Ahmed Elsayed Abdelghany, Penghai Su, Ming Jin, Siqi Li, Tao Sun, Youzhen Xiang, Zhijun Li, Fucang Zhang

“…The validation set achieved a determination coefficient (R²) of 0.882, a root mean square error (RMSE) of 0.204 cm²cm⁻², and a mean relative error (MRE) of 6.498%. …”
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