Identifying small thymomas from other asymptomatic anterior mediastinal nodules based on CT images using logistic regression by Wenfeng Feng, Runlong Lin, Wenzhe Zhao, Haifeng Cai, Jingwu Li, Yongliang Liu, Lixiu Cao, Lixiu Cao

“…The model’s performance was evaluated by area under the curve (AUC) and compared with the results of three radiologists using the DeLong test.ResultsThe LR model incorporating four CT independent risk features (lesion location, attenuation pattern, CT values in the venous phase [CTV], and enhancement degree) achieved an AUC of 0.887 for small thymomas prediction. …”
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Auditoria integral de mantenimiento en instalaciones hospitalarias, un análisis objetivo // Maintenance assesment in hospital, an objective analysis by Héctor Acosta-Palmer, Mayra Troncoso-Fleitas

“…<br />It is objective of the present work to show a methodology applied in five hospitals, for to bring forth<br />the main deficiencies of the maintenance management, it is shown the implementation of the<br />methodology, the pattern mathematical employee and the results.<br />For their organization the used methodology takes some principles of the ISO 19011:2002, it leans in<br />the structure of the maintenance function with the objective that they are not empty spaces without<br />evaluating. …”
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Enhancing public health surveillance: SARIMAX model incorporating Baidu search index for HCV prediction in China by Huan Ning, Yingji Lan, Qianqian Huang, Tingyan Luo, Jing Yang, Jie Zhou, Zhuoxin Li, Ping Cui, Hao Liang, Jiegang Huang

“…The performance of these predictive models was evaluated using mean absolute error (MAE), root mean square error (RMSE), and mean absolute percentage error (MAPE). …”
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Relationship between serum carotenoids and osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis: A cross-sectional study using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey by Bowen Zhu, Guochun Li, Kaiwen Wu, Qian Luo, Xie Wu

“…The associations between serum carotenoids (including total carotenoid, trans-lycopene, β-cryptoxanthin, lutein/zeaxanthin, α-carotene, and β-carotene) and OA were comprehensively evaluated via a weighted generalized linear model (GLM) and restricted cubic spline models. …”
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A Web-Based Mind-Body Intervention to Improve Resilience Among Patients With Nontraumatic Painful Upper-Extremity Conditions and Comorbid Risky Substance Use: Protocol for a Mixed... by Nadine Levey, Neal Chen, Joseph Ditre, Louisa Sylvia, Chaitanya Mudgal, Abhiram Bhashyam, Rohit Garg, David Ring, Ana-Maria Vranceanu, Jafar Bakhshaie

“…Among those who do seek care, approximately 20% report risky substance use, defined as a consumption pattern that increases the risk of harm to physical or psychosocial health. …”
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Factors Predicting Outcome in Intensive Care Unit-Admitted COVID-19 Patients: Using Clinical, Laboratory, and Radiologic Characteristics by Aminreza Abkhoo, Elaheh Shaker, Mohammad-Mehdi Mehrabinejad, Javid Azadbakht, Nahid Sadighi, Faeze Salahshour

“…Method. We retrospectively evaluated the medical records and CT images of the ICU-admitted COVID-19 patients who had an on-admission chest CT scan. …”
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Antimicrobial susceptibility and resistance mechanisms to antipseudomonal β-lactams in Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from blood by Mika Murata, Kosuke Kosai, Fujiko Mitsumoto-Kaseida, Norihito Kaku, Hiroo Hasegawa, Koichi Izumikawa, Hiroshi Mukae, Katsunori Yanagihara

“…The most prevalent susceptibility pattern was susceptible to all agents (56 isolates), followed by not susceptible only to aztreonam (nine isolates) or imipenem (seven isolates), and susceptible only to both ceftolozane/tazobactam and cefiderocol (six isolates). …”
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Computed tomography radiomics to predict microsatellite instability status and immunotherapy response in gastric cancer by Zhou Li, Zixuan Ding, Yongping Lian, Yongqing Liu, Lei Wang, Pengbo Hu, Fangyuan Zhang, Yan Luo, Hong Qiu

“…The preoperative contrast-enhanced CT images of GC were evaluated. Radiomics features were extracted and selected to construct the radiomics model in the training set, and further validated in the other two external testing sets. …”
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Human congenital cataract mutation in MYH9 alters F-actin organization and cell functions by Hao Yuan, Zhen-Yu Wang, Jia-Rui Yang, Chen Huang, Liang Zhu, Xue-Min Li

“…Cell counting kit-8 (CCK8), wound-healing and double staining flow cytometry assays were performed to evaluate the proliferation, migration and apoptosis function of transfected cells, respectively. …”
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Analysis of the Causal Model of the Effective Criteria on the Development of Creative Tourism in Iran by Ahmad hajarian

“…Conclusion This research was conducted with the aim of evaluating the causal pattern of criteria affecting creative tourism. …”
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THE IMPACT OF ADEQUATE PSYCHOPHARMACOTHERAPY ON THE EFFICIENCY OF TREATMENT IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS by A. A. Abramkin, T. A. Lisitsyna, D. Yu. Veltishchev, O. F. Seravina, O. B. Kovalevskaya, E. L. Nasonov

“…The diagnosis of MDs was based on the ICD-10 codes, by applying a semi-structured interview and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Changes in the pattern and severity of ADS were evaluated using the Hamilton Anxiety Scale and the Montgomery–Asberg Depression Rating Scale. …”
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Effect of Chemical Processed Barley Grain (Hordeum vulgare) Through Steam Infrared Flaking on Productive and Parameters of Ruminal Fermentation in Holstein Lactating Cows by Amir Honarmand, Seyed Alireza Vakili, Mohsen Danesh Mesgarani, Abdolmansour Tahmasebi

“…Productive responses and dry matter intake were evaluated during the last 4 d of each period. Blood sample was collected on day 21 of the experimental period before the morning feeding and 2, 4 and 6 h after morning feeding to evaluate the concentration of serum glucose, albumin, total protein and blood urea nitrogen concentration. …”
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The Assessment of Environmental Justice in Tehran Based on Spatial Distribution of Air and Noise Pollution by Sareh Ghorbani, Esmaeil Salehi, Shahrzad Faryadi, Hamid Reza Jafari

“…Since air pollution is the most serious and complicated problem in Tehran, identification of the spatial pattern of air pollution emission and exposure risks with emphasis on environmental justice is of immense importance. …”
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Cognitive and emotional disturbances in adult patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 by E. K. Erokhina, K. V. Shamtieva, E. A. Melnik, D. O. Kazakov, S. A. Kurbatov, E. P. Pavlikova, O. A. Tikhonova, E. A. Mershina, V. E. Sinitsyn, D. V. Vlodavets

“…In patients with DM1, a typical pattern of cognitive impairment has not been identified; different domains of cognitive functions are affected. …”
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Differences in lower extremity kinematics and kinetics during a side-cutting task in patients with and without chronic ankle instability by Yue Xu, Yue Xu, Yizhang Mo, Yizhang Mo, Chengxiao Liu, Chengxiao Liu, Haofan Chen, Haofan Chen, Jianhao Zhao, Jianhao Zhao, Wanxia Zhang, Yang Yu, Yulin Li, Lina Wang, Yingge Yuan, Zhongyue Sun, Guoxin Ni, Bin Song, Bin Song

“…These movement pattern changes involve proximal joint compensation to stabilize the unstable distal ankle joint; however, these compensatory changes are not always favorable. …”
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Associations between the METS-IR index and cognitive function in community-dwelling Chinese middle-aged and older adult individuals: a cross-sectional study by Nian Jiang, Nian Jiang, Chenlu Ma, Chenlu Ma, Zhenning Feng, Zhenning Feng, Yongjun Tang, Yongjun Tang, Xiaolong Chen, Xiaolong Chen, Yingxu He, Yingxu He, Weiyi Pang, Weiyi Pang, Weiyi Pang

“…Multivariate logistic regression was used to evaluate the correlation between the METS-IR index and cognitive impairment. …”
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Therapeutic Potential of <i>Lythrum salicaria</i> L. Ethanol Extract in Experimental Rat Models of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes Mellitus and Letrozole-Induced Polycystic Ovary S... by Lia Oxana Usatiuc, Marcel Pârvu, Raluca Maria Pop, Ana Uifălean, Dan Vălean, Adrian Surd, Mădălina Țicolea, Ana Hîruța, Floricuța Ranga, Florinela Adriana Cătoi, Corina Cătană, Alina Elena Pârvu

“…The effects exhibited a dose-dependent pattern, with higher doses producing more pronounced benefits comparable to those observed with metformin and TX. …”
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Integrating proteomics and machine learning reveals characteristics and risks of lymph node-independent distant metastasis in colorectal cancer by Chenxiao Zheng, Baiwang Zhu, Yanyu Chen, Numan Shahid, Yiwang Hu, Hajar Mansoor Ahmed Ali Husain, Binbin Ou, Qiongying Zhang, Haobo Jin, Yating Zheng, Peng Li, Yifei Pan, Xiaodong Zhang, Xiaodong Zhang

“…Tumor Mutation Burden (TMB), Microsatellite Instability (MSI) score, immune functions and immune checkpoint gene expression were analyzed to evaluate immunotherapy response. Single cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) analysis illustrated the expression profile of integrin α11 (ITGA11) in CRC. …”
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Development of a high-spatial-resolution annual emission inventory of greenhouse gases from open straw burning in Northeast China from 2001 to 2020 by Z. Song, Z. Song, L. Zhang, C. Tian, Q. Fu, Q. Fu, Z. Shen, R. Zhang, D. Liu, D. Liu, S. Cui, S. Cui

“…The number of fire spots was evaluated during 2013–2017, accounting for 58.2 % of the total fire spots observed during 2001–2020. …”
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Double fluorescence-guided surgery with 5-ALA and fluorescein sodium in grade 2 and grade 3 adult-type diffuse gliomas: retrospective analysis of 112 cases by Andrea Bianconi, Marta Bonada, Pietro Zeppa, Francesco Bruno, Pietro La Cava, Flavio Panico, Roberta Rudà, Antonio Melcarne, Diego Garbossa, Fabio Cofano

“…Fluorescence positive rate and pattern have been reported both for 5-ALA and for fluoresceine. …”
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