Long-term air pollution exposure and cardiovascular disease risk across cardiovascular-renal-metabolic stages: a nationwide study by Leying Zhao, Cong Zhao, Weiwei Sun, Huijuan Zheng, Yabin Gao, Chan Kam Wa, Qiong Wang, Qingqing Liu, Yaoxian Wang, Zhen Wang

“…PM1 and PM2.5 showed nonlinear exposure–response patterns, with sharply increasing CVD risk at higher concentrations. …”
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Inflammatory markers mediate the association between alternative adiposity indices and mortality in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: data from NHANES 1999–2018 by Feng Luo, Jia-jie Guo, Xue-mei Yuan, Heng Zhou, Qiu-yi Wang, Chang-ming Chen, Xue-ming Yao, Wu-kai Ma

“…Results Among the 1,266 individuals, 299 deaths occurred during follow-up (190 all-cause, 59 cardiovascular, 50 cancer). …”
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Genome-wide identification of key genes related to chloride ion (Cl−) channels and transporters in response to salt stress in birch by Xiuyan Bian, Tao Xie, Jiying Chen, Chunxu Li, Dandan Yin, Wenbo Zhang

“…Results Herein, we performed the genome-wide identification, evolutionary relationship, sequence analysis, and expression patterns of seven family genes encoding Cl− channels or transporters in birch. …”
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Assessing Energy Consumption and Treatment Efficiency Correlation: The Case of the Metamorphosis Wastewater Treatment Plant in Attica, Greece by Nikolaos Tsalas, Spyridon K. Golfinopoulos, Stylianos Samios

“…This study examines the correlation between energy consumption and treatment efficiency at the Metamorphosis WWTP (MWWTP) in Attica, Greece, during the years 2022 and 2023. By analyzing influent and effluent characteristics, energy consumption patterns, and the removal efficiencies of key pollutants—Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD₅), and Suspended Solids (SS)—this research provides valuable insights into optimizing wastewater treatment operations. …”
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Efficacy of insecticides against wheat thrips Haplothrips tritici Kurd. in winter wheat crops by Iu. Klechkovskyi, V. Klychko, G. Khorohorina

“…The studies revealed the main patterns of wheat thrips population development and showed the possibility of controlling its number with the help of various insecticides. …”
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Trajectory and risk factors of cognitive level in ICU delirium patients after transfer out of the ICU: a protocol for a prospective cohort study by Xia Zhang, Yi Yang, Fang Chen, Xia Yang, Xiaoli Yuan, Zhixia Jiang, Sijing Li, Nan Xu

“…Substantial evidence has indicated that the frequency, duration and severity of delirium during hospitalisation are significant risk factors for cognitive dysfunction in patients after ICU discharge. …”
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CHANGE: A Multi-Country Cohort Project Exploring Child Malnutrition and Adult Non-Communicable Disease: Generating Evidence on Mechanistic Links to Inform Future Policy/Practice by Kimberley McKenzie, Natasha Lelijveld, Debbie Thompson, Kenneth Anujuo, Mubarek Abera, Marko Kerac

“…Our objectives are as follows: 1. explore different patterns of post-malnutrition weight gain/growth; 2. investigate the associations between weight gain/growth during and after malnutrition and NCD risk profile as assessed by adults/in later life; 3. understand how the following may influence the risk of later-life NCD: a. the timing of the malnutrition, b. the severity of malnutrition, and c. different patient management approaches (NB., Jamaica used inpatient-only management; Malawi was hybrid; Ethiopia used outpatient-only care). …”
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Effects of acute temperature exposure duration on plasma metabolites and gene expression levels in liver and brain of juvenile olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) by Sulhye Park, Jeongwhui Hong, Haham Kim, Hyuncheol Jeon, Deni Aulia, Dain Lee, Seunghyung Lee

“…Relative expression levels of hsp70 remained stable across liver and brain tissues, whereas other genes, such as ampkβ, pparα, pparγ, G6pase, gpx, irf3, and cox, displayed variable patterns depending on the tissue type and exposure duration. …”
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Effect of preoperative nutritional support on the main indicators of body composition and nutritional status in patients with high operative and anesthetic risk in abdominal oncolo... by A. Yu. Medvedev, I. N. Leyderman, O. G. Eremeeva, R. A. Zukov

“…The study of the dynamics of the main indicators of bioimpedance and nutritional status can provide important information about the effectiveness of preoperative preparation, as well as contribute to a more personalized choice of nutritional support in the perioperative period.The objective was to identify the main patterns of changes in body composition and nutritional status during preoperative nutritional support in patients with high surgical and anesthetic risk in abdominal oncosurgery.Materials and Methods. …”
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Changes in Microbial Necromass Carbon in Soil Profiles of Grasslands with Different Stages of Restoration in a Karst Region by Xuefeng Wu, Heng Liu, Xiaolong Bai, Dongpeng Lv, Mingzhi Lv, Yurong Yang, Wangjun Li

“…However, its distribution patterns across soil profiles and grassland restoration stages in karst areas remain unclear. …”
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Methodological aspects in gastroenteric methane evaluation trial in water buffalo by Maria Chiara La Mantia, Emanuela Rossi, Francesco Cenci, David Meo Zilio, Roberto Steri, Miriam Iacurto, Antonella Chiariotti

“…Moreover, we found a highly significant difference in emissions patterns when animals were subjected to distress (confinement, manipulation). …”
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Effects of Previous Nitrogen Fertilizer Application on Yield and Nitrogen Use Efficiency of Wheat / Maize in the Next Season by Peng ZHOU, Jie WANG, Xinping ZHANG, Yu GONG, Chuangyun WANG, Fei GAO

“…【Objective】To elucidate the legacy effects of nitrogen fertilization in preceding crops on annual productivity and nutrient cycling patterns within winter wheat-summer maize system, aiming to develop precision fertilization frameworks that reconcile high crop yields with environmental sustainability in intensive cropping systems.…”
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Using Active and Passive Smartphone Data to Enhance Adolescents’ Emotional Awareness in Forensic Outpatient Setting: A Qualitative Feasibility and Usability Study by Merel M L Leijse, Levi van Dam, Tijs Jambroes, Amber Timmerman, Arne Popma

“…New technologies, such as smartphone apps, may offer a solution by integrating real-life data into treatment to improve emotional and behavioral patterns. The low-threshold use of smartphone data can be useful in addressing these treatment challenges. …”
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A retrospective study to understand the impact of flooding on natural selection and physical growth dynamics by Mithun Sikdar

“…Ultimately it has left a gap in understanding its long-term developmental effects, particularly during adolescence and within genetically cohesive populations. …”
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Emergency physician resource utilization varies by years of experience by Nathan McDonald, Peter S. Antkowiak, Ryan Burke, David T. Chiu, Bryan A. Stenson, Leon D. Sanchez

“…The primary outcomes were utilization of advanced imaging during the visit (CT, MRI, or formal ultrasound) and whether the patient was admitted. …”
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Unraveling the laser decal transfer-based printing of ZnO ceramic towards FEP-ZnO-based Piezo-Tribo hybrid nanogenerators by Arpit Kumar Singh, Anshu Sahu, Palani Iyamperumal Anand

“…The selectively transferred nanoparticles in various patterns are further grown using a hydrothermal technique. …”
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Dietary index for gut microbiota and risk of gastrointestinal cancer: a prospective gene-diet study by Dong-Run Li, Bang-Quan Liu, Ming-Hui Li, Ying Qin, Jia-Cheng Liu, Wen-Rui Zheng, Ting-Ting Gong, Shan-Yan Gao, Qi-Jun Wu

“…Abstract Background The dietary index for gut microbiota (DI-GM) is a newly proposed index that evaluates dietary intake patterns associated with gut microbial health. Limited studies have examined whether DI-GM influences gastrointestinal (GI) cancer risk. …”
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Longitudinal accumulation of glial activation measured by TSPO-PET predicts later brain atrophy in multiple sclerosis by Nylund Marjo, Lehto Jussi, Matilainen Markus, Rajander Johan, Wahlroos Saara, Sucksdorff Marcus, Kuhlmann Tanja, Airas Laura

“…Chronic lesions were phenotyped at baseline and at follow-up according to their TSPO-PET-binding patterns, and TSPO-expressing lesions were further characterized using postmortem immunopathological staining. …”
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A 60-year drought analysis of meteorological data in the western Po River basin by E. Mombrini, S. Tamea, A. Viglione, R. Revelli

“…Local-drought characteristics are more influenced by temperature increases in the SPEI, whereas regional droughts are more affected by precipitation patterns, as seen in the SPI, with more frequent short-term droughts aggregating into longer-term deficits. …”
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Symptomatic hypotensive episodes in patients with hypertension. Relationship with blood pressure self-monitoring parameters by S. A. Ermasova, I. M. Sokolov, Yu. G. Shvarts

“…In patients with complicated HTN and SHEs, the opposite trend was observed: higher SBP and DBP in the morning, as well as greater variability of morning and evening SBP, in comparison with those without SHEs. These patterns cannot be explained by the antihypertensive drugs taken.…”
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