Comparing the Accuracy of Different Wearable Activity Monitors in Patients With Lung Cancer and Providing Initial Recommendations: Protocol for a Pilot Validation Study by Roberto M Benzo, Rujul Singh, Carolyn J Presley, Macy K Tetrick, Zachary L Chaplow, Chloe M Hery, Jane Yu, Peter Washington, Frank J Penedo, Electra D Paskett, Vipul Lugade, Emma Fortune

“…Validated survey instruments will be administered both before and after WAM data collection to control for potential confounding factors that may influence movement patterns and device accuracy. Laboratory-based validity measures will compare WAM data to video-recorded observations. …”
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Bibliometric-based visualization analysis of hotspots and trends in falls research among older hospitalized patients (2013–2023) by Yang Dong, Dandan Liu, Ya Yu, Ziyu Xiong, Hongying Rao

“…PurposeWe utilized Citespace 6.2 R4 software to visualize and analyze the literature published within the past decade (2013–2023) pertaining to falls in elderly hospitalized patients, with the objective of examining the progression and patterns of focal points within this research domain. …”
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An expert survey on chamber measurement techniques and data handling procedures for methane fluxes by K. Jentzsch, K. Jentzsch, L. van Delden, M. Fuchs, C. C. Treat, C. C. Treat

“…Our study highlights the importance of understanding the processes causing the patterns in CH<span class="inline-formula">₄</span> concentrations visible from high-resolution analyzers, as well as the need for standardized data handling procedures in future chamber methane flux measurements. …”
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The Different Immune Response Between Onset and Remission of AQP4 Antibody-Positive Optic Neuritis Based on RNA Sequencing of Whole Blood by Shi R, Luo Y, Chen Y, Chen X, Li S, Chen Z, Wang K, Zou W

“…BCVA (LogMAR) was negatively correlated with monocytes, CD8 T cells, and M0 macrophages and positively correlated with neutrophils in the remission phase.Conclusion: The present findings provide valuable insights into different immune responses during different phases of AQP4-ON, which is helpful for patients to develop targeted therapies and personalized treatment strategies.Keywords: AQP4 antibody-positive optic neuritis, RNA sequencing, immune response, inflammation, gene expression…”
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The effect of photodynamic therapy on the wound process dynamics in patients with purulent hand diseases by J. L. Chepurnaya, G. G. Melkonyan, N. T. Gul’muradova, A. A. Sorokin

“…The analysis of cytological and morphological patterns also revealed an accelerated switch from the inflammatory stage of the wound process to the reparative one - the reparative processes in the PDT group began earlier by 2 days. …”
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Exploring the Relationship between Spatiotemporal Distribution of Urban Vibrancy and Neighborhood Attributes by Coupling Multi-Source Data: A Case of Nanshan District in Shenzhen by Liu Feng, Tang Zhong, Zhang Liang, Yu Lingmin, Liu Ke

“…Understanding the intricate mechanisms that shape urban vibrancy is pivotal for optimizing urban vibrancy patterns and fostering sustainable livable cities. …”
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Research Status and Direction of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Complicated with Coronary Heart Disease: A Bibliometric Analysis from 2005 to 2024 by Bian H, Zhu S, Xing W, Qi L, Xue J, Peng X, Jin Z, Zhao H

“…Visual analyses were performed using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and Bibliometrix to assess countries, institutions, the centrality of institutional intermediaries, authorship patterns, including co-cited authors and references, and keywords; Excel (version 2021) software was utilized for generating relevant descriptive analysis tables.Results: A total of 2420 publications sourced from WOS were included in this study. …”
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Endoscopic management of large laterally spreading colorectal tumors (LSTs): a comparative study of techniques and outcomes by V. S. Tkachov, O. M. Kiosov, A. V. Klymenko

“…Lesions were assessed by expert endoscopists using image-enhanced endoscopy and standardized classifications to analyze surface pit patterns and vascular architecture. Endoscopic resection was then performed by EMR, pEMR, ESD, or hybrid ESD according to lesion size and morphology. …”
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First-trimester triglyceride-glucose index and birth weight: a retrospective cohort mediation analysis of preterm birth and gestational complications by Jinhui Cui, Hui Jiang, Fei Huang, Mengjun Xie, Ziyi Cui, Xinyuan Chen, Liping OUYang, Ping Li, Yanling Wang

“…Abstract Background Insulin resistance during pregnancy, while physiologically adaptive to enhance fetal nutrient supply, becomes pathological when excessive, contributing to low birth weight (LBW). …”
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Effects of Planting Methods on Soil Erosion and Nitrogen Loss in a Sugarcane Field by Yanhui Huang, Jiali Ning, Guifang Li, Renxiang Yang, Jianhua Wang, Zhaozhu Chen

“…Compared with the NS treatment, the RS treatment could effectively reduce runoff, erosion, and nitrogen losses during the sugarcane seedling stage and tillering stage. …”
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Effects of Three Exercise Interventions on Pregnancy and Neonatal Outcomes in Chinese Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Prospective Cohort Study by Yingchun Zeng, Xiaohui Meng, Meiling Wen, Yin Qin, Xiaorong Wang, Xia Dai, Qiuhong Huang

“…Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the most common metabolic disorder occurring during pregnancy. It affects 14.8% of pregnancies among Chinese women. …”
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Adherencia a la Dieta Mediterránea, Actividad Física y su relación con el Nivel Socioeconómico en escolares de Primaria de la capital de Granada (The relationship of Mediterranean... by Jose Joaquin Muros Molina

“…A number of transitions occur during early adolescence that make the acquisition of healthy lifestyles transcendental for decreasing the onset of noncommunicable diseases. …”
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Rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis in Fujian Province, Southeast China: a retrospective analysis of drug resistance screening and treatment outcomes, 2019–2024 by Yinfa Zhou, Zhisong Dai, Zhisong Dai, Shufang Lin, Shufang Lin, Daiquan Chen, Jian Lin, Kun Chen, Yongming Lin, Yanqin Deng, Yanqin Deng

“…This study aimed to analyze RR-TB characteristics, resistance patterns, and treatment outcomes to inform evidence-based control strategies.MethodsAn observational study was conducted utilizing data from China’s National Tuberculosis Information Management System, focusing on bacteriologically confirmed tuberculosis cases reported in Fujian Province during 2019–2024. …”
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Association between the triglyceride-glucose-waist-to-height ratio and early arterial stiffness in cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome by Yaxuan He, Yu Cao, Zekai Chen, Yuexiang Qin, Fang Wang

“…Notably, the proportion of male patients increased progressively from 36.85% (stage 0) to 63.83% (stage 2) (P < 0.001), suggesting gender-specific patterns in disease progression. TyG-WHtR exhibited a robust positive correlation with baPWV (r = 0.31–0.14, all P < 0.01), with the strongest associations observed in early CKM stages. …”
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Functions of Smartphone Apps and Wearable Devices Promoting Physical Activity: Six-Month Longitudinal Study on Japanese-Speaking Adults by Naoki Konishi, Takeyuki Oba, Keisuke Takano, Kentaro Katahira, Kenta Kimura

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to identify app-use patterns that are prospectively associated with increases in and maintenance of PA. …”
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Health and cost impact of stepping down asthma medication for UK patients, 2001-2017: A population-based observational study. by Chloe I Bloom, Laure de Preux, Aziz Sheikh, Jennifer K Quint

“…Limited data exist on asthma prescription patterns in a real-world setting. We aimed to evaluate the appropriateness of doses prescribed to a UK general asthma population and assess whether stepping down medication increased exacerbations or reliever use, as well as its impact on costs.…”
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FKBP5 as a key regulator of metabolic processes in birds: Insights from chicken pectoral muscle by Pengfei Du, Xiangli Zhang, Yao Zhu, Ziyang Wang, Xuemeng Si, Huaiyong Zhang, Yanqun Huang, Wen Chen

“…Real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) was utilized to analyze the spatiotemporal expression patterns of FKBP5 in chickens. Additionally, the impact of exogenous stimuli, including fasting, energy restriction, and insulin/pyruvate/glucose injections, on FKBP5 expression in the pectoral muscle was investigated. …”
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Real-World Assessment of the Association Between PCSK9i Adherence and LDL Reduction and Variability in a Chinese Clinical Practice by Ye X, Zhang S, Zhong X, Li M, Liu M, Zhuang X, Liao X

“…Adherence to PCSK9i was measured by proportion of days covered (PDC), calculated for treatment covered days divided by 365 days during a one-year period. Reduction ratio (percentage points, range 0– 100) was calculated as the ratio of reduction degree (difference between baseline value and the lowest value) to the baseline value. …”
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Antibiotic Resistance Trends in Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Pathogens and Eight-Year Surveillance of XDR Bloodstream Infections in a Western Greece Tertiary Hospital by Maria Lagadinou, Marina Amerali, Christos Michailides, Anna Chondroleou, Katerina Skintzi, Anastasia Spiliopoulou, Fevronia Kolonitsiou, Leonidia Leonidou, Stelios F. Assimakopoulos, Markos Marangos

“…The prevalence and distribution of these pathogens across different hospital wards and their susceptibility patterns to key antibiotics (aminoglycosides, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, tigecycline, colistin, ampicillin-sulbactam, ceftolozane-tazobactam and ceftazidime-avibactam) were recorded. …”
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Enhancing water use efficiency: Insights from hydrological variability encounter of multiple water sources and implications for terminal Lake management in arid regions by Kun Liu, Yunfei Chen, Bin Wu, Hailiang Xu, Abdul Waheed, Fan Gao, Bing He, Long Zhou, Jie Wu, Qin Zhang, Jinhao Ju

“…Multivariate empirical mode decomposition (MEMD) was applied to identify periodic characteristics of runoff, while wavelet coherence transform assessed the consistency of runoff patterns. A Copula function was then utilized to construct a joint distribution model, quantifying variability patterns and their cascading effects on ecological water use in Taitema Lake. …”
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