Exploring using HBsAg to predict interferon treatment course to achieve clinical cure in chronic hepatitis B patients: a clinical study by Fei Yan, Fei Tang, Jing Chen, YiCheng Lin, XinYu Chen, Qin Du, WeiLi Yin, Jing Liang, Lei Liu, Fang Wang, BaiGuo Xu, Qing Ye, HuiLing Xiang

“…This research aimed to develop an efficient model for predicting interferon (IFN) treatment course.MethodsPatients with chronic hepatitis B, undergoing PEG-IFN α-2b monotherapy or combined with NAs (Nucleoside Analogs), were recruited from January 2018 to December 2023 at Tianjin Third Central Hospital. …”
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PIDLF+: A Novel Adaptive PIDLF for Forestry Height Mapping Based on Single-Baseline PolInSAR Data by Dandan Li, Hailiang Lu, Mercedes E. Paoletti, Juan M. Haut, Juntao Gu, Chao Li, Weipeng Jing

“…Meanwhile, the lack of training samples imposes additional constraints on the efficacy of supervised DL-based methods. Given this context, an unsupervised framework for forest height inversion that can be used with several existing DL models and does not require previous knowledge from LiDAR data is very appealing. …”
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Development and Validation of an Incident Hypertension Risk Prediction Model for Young Adults by Jaejin An, Heidi Fischer, Liang Ni, Mengying Xia, Soon Kyu Choi, Kerresa L. Morrissette, Rong Wei, Kristi Reynolds, Paul Muntner, Lisandro D. Colantonio, Andrew E. Moran, Brandon K. Bellows, Monika M. Safford, Norrina B. Allen, Vanessa Xanthakis, Carmen R. Isasi, Linda C. Gallo, Krista M. Perreira, Yiyi Zhang

“…Conclusions Compared with the US Preventive Services Task Force, the hypertension risk prediction model may be a more efficient tool to identify high‐risk young adults for early intervention.…”
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Gender and age-related variations in rumen fermentation and microbiota of Qinchuan cattle by Yueting Pan, Huaxuan Li, Juze Wang, Xiaolei Sun, Entang Liang, Juntao Guo, Jianfang Wang, Ke Zhang, Bingzhi Li, Mengqi Zan, Wucai Yang, Linsen Zan

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Laser peripheral iridotomy in patients with acute primary angle closure by Paunović Svetlana, Paunović Milan, Srečković Sunčica, Petrović Nenad, Jovanović Mihailo, Todorović Dušan, Šarenac-Vulović Tatjana

“…Methods. The research included 40 patients and 80 eyes treated between 2017 and 2021, which was also the follow-up period in the study. …”
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In Vitro Characterization of the Immune Response to an Epitope Ensemble Vaccine Against Rhinovirus in Pediatric Asthma and Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Protoc... by Sara Alonso Fernandez, Raquel Reyes-Manzanas, Susana Camara, Juan Mozas-Gutierrez, Myriam Calle-Rubio, Juan Rodriguez-Hermosa, Andres Bodas-Pinedo, Santiago Rueda Esteban, Esther M Lafuente, Jesús Reiné, Pedro A Reche

“…MethodsParticipants with asthma and those with COPD, aged 5-15 and 40-70 years, respectively, will be recruited alongside healthy age-matched controls. …”
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Agreement and utility of coded primary and secondary care data for long-term follow-up of clinical trial outcomes by Ariel Wang, Anna E Seeley, Matthew R Sydes, Nicholas Jones, Simon de Lusignan, FD Richard Hobbs, Richard J McManus, Marney Williams, James P Sheppard

“…Abstract Background Whilst interest in efficient trial design has grown with the use of electronic health records (EHRs) to collect trial outcomes, practical challenges remain. …”
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Development of armored products made from multilayer composite plates by Lyubov A. Bokhoeva, Vitaly E. Rogov, Elena B. Bochektueva, Aldar B. Baldanov, Roman P. Ivanov

“…Modern requirements for personal and local armor protection dictate the creation of lightweight, durable, and efficient materials that can withstand a variety of threats, including shrapnel and low-velocity bullets. …”
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Deep-learning prediction of cardiovascular outcomes from routine retinal images in individuals with type 2 diabetes by Mohammad Ghouse Syed, Emanuele Trucco, Muthu R. K. Mookiah, Chim C. Lang, Rory J. McCrimmon, Colin N. A. Palmer, Ewan R. Pearson, Alex S. F. Doney, Ify R. Mordi

“…Methods We included 6127 individuals with type 2 diabetes without myocardial infarction or stroke prior to study entry. …”
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A WeChat-Based Decision Aid Intervention to Promote Informed Decision-Making for Family Members Regarding the Genetic Testing of Patients With Colorectal Cancer: Randomized Control... by Huanhuan Li, Yanjie Zhao, Wei Li, Wenxia Wang, Shengze Zhi, Yifan Wu, Qiqing Zhong, Rui Wang, Jiao Sun

“…MethodsA single-center, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial was conducted. …”
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Neuroblastoma response to RAS-MAPK inhibitors and APR-246 (eprenetapopt) co-treatment is dependent on SLC7A11 by Vid Mlakar, Ina Oehme, Ina Oehme, Laurence Lesne, Sara Najafi, Sara Najafi, Sara Najafi, Marc Ansari, Marc Ansari, Fabienne Gumy-Pause, Fabienne Gumy-Pause

“…Bulk ATP levels were used to determine the viability of cells and the IC50 for APR-246. …”
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Evidence of SARS‐CoV‐2 Exposure in Cats and Dogs From Households in Romania and Long‐Term Specific Seroconversion in Cats by Luanda Elena Oslobanu, Luciana Alexandra Crivei, Gheorghe Savuta, Laro Gómez‐Marcos, Pablo Nogales‐Altozano, José M. Rojas, Noemí Sevilla

“…This study aimed to evaluate the presence of SARS‐CoV‐2 specific antibodies in household dogs and cats in Romania during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Methods The study was conducted at a veterinary clinic in Iasi City, Romania, from March 2020 to December 2022. …”
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Linking intrinsic brain dysfunction to behavioral outcomes in combat-exposed males with PTSD symptoms by Deborah L. Harrington, Deborah L. Harrington, Qian Shen, Qian Shen, Annemarie Angeles-Quinto, Annemarie Angeles-Quinto, Sharon Nichols, Tao Song, Hayden Hansen, Kate A. Yurgil, Kate A. Yurgil, Roland R. Lee, Roland R. Lee, Dewleen G. Baker, Dewleen G. Baker, Dewleen G. Baker, Ming-Xiong Huang, Ming-Xiong Huang

“…IntroductionExposure to trauma produces abnormal intrinsic brain activity, but its association to stress-related symptom severity is often elusive, and the relationships with co-occurring psychiatric and cognitive changes are poorly understood.MethodsThis study investigated the neurobehavioral mechanisms of persistent disability in male combat-exposed military personnel and veterans with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (CE-PTSD) (n=19) and trauma-exposed healthy controls with similar combat experiences (n=24). …”
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Metabolome Profiling and Predictive Modeling of Dark Green Leaf Trait in Bunching Onion Varieties by Tetsuya Nakajima, Mari Kobayashi, Masato Fuji, Kouei Fujii, Mostafa Abdelrahman, Yasumasa Matsuoka, Jun’ichi Mano, Muneo Sato, Masami Yokota Hirai, Naoki Yamauchi, Masayoshi Shigyo

“…<b>Background:</b> The dark green coloration of bunching onion leaf blades is a key determinant of market value, nutritional quality, and visual appeal. …”
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Explaining the Effects of Geotourism on the Development of Entrepreneurship in City- Village Ghori-Ghalhe with Structural Equation Approach by Davood Jamini, Mmnad Salari, Himan Shahabi

“…and how much do the residents benefit from entrepreneurship features? 2-Materials and Methods The study, in terms of methodology, is a descriptive-analytic research and, in terms of purpose, is an applied one. …”
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PD1 blockade enhances K+ channel activity, Ca2+ signaling, and migratory ability in cytotoxic T lymphocytes of patients with head and neck cancer by Laura Conforti, Edith M Janssen, Hannah S Newton, Vaibhavkumar S Gawali, Ameet A Chimote, Maria A Lehn, Sarah M Palackdharry, Benjamin H Hinrichs, Roman Jandarov, David Hildeman, Trisha M Wise-Draper

“…The purpose of this study was to elucidate the effects of pembrolizumab on potassium (K+) channel (KCa3.1 and Kv1.3) activity, Ca2+ fluxes, and chemotaxis in the cytotoxic T cells of patients with HNSCC and to determine their correlation with treatment response.Methods Functional studies were conducted in CD8+ peripheral blood T cells (PBTs) and tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) from patients with HNSCC treated with pembrolizumab. …”
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Identification and validation of reference genes for qPCR of Pseudomonas aeruginosa L10 under varying n-hexadecane concentrations by Huan Wang, Xiaobing Wang, Juntao Chen, Yumiao Zhang, Junhua Liu, Fangliang Xia, Jian Li, Tao Wu, Longxiang Liu

“…Abstract Pseudomonas aeruginosa can efficiently degrades petroleum hydrocarbons, but its degradation rate is affected by hydrocarbon pollutant concentrations, which must be neither too high nor too low. …”
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A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography-Based Assessment of Safe Zones for Orthodontic Mini-Implant Placement in the Lateral Maxilla: A Retrospective Morphometric Study by Iva Jakovljevic, Pavle Milanovic, Milica Vasiljevic, Jovana Milanovic, Momir Z. Stevanovic, Nemanja Jovicic, Milos Stepovic, Vladimir Ristic, Dragica Selakovic, Gvozden Rosic, Aleksandra Arnaut

“…Also, the CBCT analysis algorithm may serve as a valuable tool for clinicians in determining optimal TAD placement in different dental regions.…”
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Ending preventable maternal deaths in Malawi: the stakeholders consensus approach to identify maternal health needs priorities by Mtisunge Joshua Gondwe, Leonard Mndala, Chifundo Kondoni, Annie Kuyere Khumalo, Bertha Maseko, Laura Munthali, Catherine Bamuya, Rosemary Bilesi, Henry Phiri, Fannie Kachale, Malangizo Mbewe, Jennifer Riches, Maria Lisa Odland, Effie Chipeta, Elizabeth Chodzaza, David Lissauer, Alinane Linda Nyondo-Mipando

“…Priority setting is a crucial concept that can benefit the healthcare system in Malawi by efficiently distributing limited resources and maximising gains in maternal healthcare. …”
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Assessment of Ecological City Development in Urban Settlements of East Azarbaijan Province with an Emphasis on the Theoretical Model of Sustainable Development by Hosain Nazmfar, Ali Eshghei charborj, Saeedeh Alavi

“…This study is a kind of descriptive and analytical one regarding the purpose of the application and to methods. The population includes 20 city of East Azerbaijan province which was based on the 2012 census. …”
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