Trends in progress test performance of medical students at a university in Peru. by Franco Romaní-Romaní, César Gutiérrez

“…Generalized estimating equations (GEE) were used to assess score trends over time, applying an identity link function with a Gaussian distribution and robust standard errors clustered by student ID.…”
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THE RESULTS OF COMPARATIVE CLINICAL EVALUATION OF THE USE OF PLASTIC FOR TEMPORARY NON-REMOVABLE PROSTHESIS by O.S. Kyrmanov

“…First of all, a restoration and maintenance functions (aesthetics, phonetics, chewing function, etc.), as well as talent-teeth and periodontal stabilization and adjustment of aproximal occlusal contacts. …”
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The Impact of Nature Reserves on the Ecological Network of Urban Agglomerations—A Case Study of the Urban Agglomeration in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River by Weidi Li, Xiaoxu Liang, Anqiang Jia, John Martin

“…Finally, a comparison of the effectiveness of the four ecological networks is conducted using 12 landscape pattern metrics. The results indicate several key points. …”
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Prognostic role of mesangial IgM deposition in IgA nephropathy: a long-term cohort study by Gabriel Stefan, Simona Stancu, Adrian Zugravu, George Terinte-Balcan

“…An independent pathologist evaluated the IgM immunofluorescence pattern, Oxford MEST-C score, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) lesions following a comprehensive protocol.Results In our cohort, 70% had mesangial IgM-positive deposits, while 30% were IgM-negative. …”
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The Role of a Smartphone Application in Monitoring the Risk of Hearing Loss Associated with Personal Listening Devices in Young Adults by Deniz Tuz, Selin Sariçamlik, Ceren Bodur, Gülce Kirazli, Pelin Piştav Akmeşe

“…All six participants who underwent audiological assessment exhibited normal hearing thresholds. However, a pattern of decline at high frequencies was noted. …”
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The Relationship Between Soil and Gut Microbiota Influences the Adaptive Strategies of Goitered Gazelles in the Qaidam Basin by Yiran Wang, Bin Li, Bo Xu, Wen Qin

“…Interactions with soil microbiota can shape the composition and function of the gut microbiota, thereby influencing the hosts’ adaptive strategies. …”
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Investigation on the motion and fragmentation mechanism of rockfall based on PIV-seismic signal monitoring by Sui Zhende, Zhang Ke, Zhang Kai, Lin Qibin

“…The reconstructed seismic signal spectrum displays a "triple-peak" pattern, characterized by three distinct frequency peaks: a low-frequency peak (approximately 36.99 Hz), a medium-low-frequency peak (approximately 72.98 Hz), and a high-frequency peak (approximately 134.46 Hz). …”
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Immune Microenvironment Characterization and Machine Learning-Guided Identification of Diagnostic Biomarkers for Ulcerative Colitis by Zheng Q, Wang L, Zhang Y, Peng J, Hou J, Wang H, Ma Y, Tang P, Li Y, Li H, Chen Y, Li J, Chen Y

“…Likewise, cytokines such as IL-10, TGF-β, RORγ, and IL-21 exhibited abnormal expression patterns in UC tissues. WGCNA identified three immune cell-associated gene modules, among which the MEblue, MEturquoise, and MEgrey modules were highly correlated with aberrant immune cells. …”
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An artificial intelligence approach to palaeogeographic studies: a case study of the Late Ordovician brachiopods of Laurentia by Akbar Sohrabi

“…Artificial intelligence has the ability to learn from any pattern between a set of input and output data and involves various techniques including neural networks. …”
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Early development and dynamics of nasopharyngeal microbiota in infants during the COVID-19 pandemic: a 2-year prospective birth cohort study by Aleix Lluansí, Pedro Brotons, Marta Díaz, Ariadna Rigalos, Cristina Garcia-Beltran, Amaresh Pérez-Argüello, Maria Cisneros, Miguel Blanco-Fuertes, Desirée Henares, Lourdes Ibáñez, Carmen Muñoz-Almagro

“…Key factors influencing nasopharyngeal microbiota patterns in the first two years of life included a history of upper respiratory tract infection episodes, a pattern of rapid post-natal weight gain, pneumococcal carriage detection, recent receipt of systematic vaccination, and the use of antibiotics and corticosteroids. …”
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Pharmacotherapy of Psychotic Disorders in Türkiye: Insights From a National Prescription Database by Sena Türkeş, Aybeniz Civan Kahve, Taner Çin, Esra Şafak Yılmaz, Hakkı Gürsöz, Süreyya Barun

“…Furthermore, international comparisons of prescribing patterns should be conducted to identify potential variations and explore their underlying causes.…”
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The revival of the electrocardiogram in the stress imaging era: what European Society of Cardiology 2024 guidelines say (and don’t say) by Emma Cerracchio, Ettore Campagnano, Bruno Villari, Quirino Ciampi

“…An ECG continuously monitors the heart’s electrical signals, capturing data on heart rate, rhythm, and electrical conduction patterns. The value of the ECG in this context lies in its ability to detect ischemic changes, which occur when there is insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle due to narrowed or blocked coronary arteries, but also for coronary vasospasm or coronary microvascular disease. …”
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Using the implementation research logic model to examine high-intensity resistance rehabilitation implementation in skilled nursing facilities: a mixed methods multi-site case stud... by Lauren A. Hinrichs-Kinney, Danielle Derlein, Mattie E. Pontiff, Daniel Malone, Jodi Summers Holtrop, Jennifer E. Stevens-Lapsley

“…Abstract Background Implementing evidence-based rehabilitation in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) is essential for enhancing physical function outcomes and mitigating risk of adverse events. …”
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Does the audiogram shape influence the intracochlear recording of Electrocochleography during and after cochlear implantation? by Sabine Haumann, Sabine Haumann, Max E. Timm, Max E. Timm, Andreas Büchner, Andreas Büchner, Thomas Lenarz, Thomas Lenarz, Rolf B. Salcher, Rolf B. Salcher

“…During cochlear implant (CI) surgery, it is desirable to perform intraoperative measurements such as Electrocochleography (ECochG) to monitor the inner ear function and thereby to support the preservation of residual hearing. …”
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The Impact of Paragliding on Human Health - Literature Review by Maksymilian Wiśniowski, Klaudia Kulig, Kacper Buczek, Michal Popiel, Kamil Dziekoński, Ada Wiśniowska, Aneta Redner, Julia Głowacz, Dominik Stanibuła, Patrycja Zwierzchlewska, Kamila Smala

“…Keywords included: “paragliding”, “health”, “epidemiology”, "injuries". Studies on injury patterns, fatalities, and health effects were analyzed. …”
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Characterization and Application of Different Types of Pineapple Leaf Fibers (PALF) in Cement-Based Composites by Julianna M. da Silva, Adilson Brito de Arruda Filho, Lidianne do N. Farias, Everton Hilo de Souza, Fernanda V. D. Souza, Cláudia F. Ferreira, Paulo R. L. Lima

“…An anatomical analysis of the leaves was conducted to identify fiber distribution and structural function. …”
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Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Managing Painful Temporomandibular Joint Disorders -A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Studies by Ravleen Nagi, Vikranth Ravipati, Radhika Thakkar, Maryam Altuhafy, Shehla F. Hashmi, Junad Khan

“…One study reported that CBT might enhance function recovery in myofascial pain patients with limited opening and posture correction.Conclusion The study analysis suggested CBT may reduce damaging thought patterns and cognitive difficulties and be used with the standard treatment of TMDs. …”
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Circulating MicroRNAs Associated with Changes in the Placenta and Their Possible Role in the Fetus During Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Review by Ninna Leslie Trejo-Gonzalez, Martin Palomar-Morales, Luis Arturo Baiza-Gutman, Guadalupe Diaz-Rosas, Clara Ortega-Camarillo, Alejandra Contreras-Ramos

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Pan-cancer analysis reveals dual roles of HES6 in cancer immunity and prognosis by Ying Sun, Peiru Liu, Dongyang Lv, Defu Yang, Shiyu Qiao, Jing Liu, Ying Yan, Wenping Wang

“…Abstract A comprehensive pan-cancer analysis of HES6 was conducted to investigate the differential expression patterns, clinical implications, and prognostic significance of HES6 across multiple cancer types, while also aiming to elucidate the underlying biological mechanisms of HES6 in oncogenesis. …”
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Harnessing the diversity of a lettuce wild relative to identify anthocyanin-related genes transcriptionally responsive to drought stress by Inés Medina-Lozano, Inés Medina-Lozano, Jérôme Grimplet, Jérôme Grimplet, Aurora Díaz, Aurora Díaz

“…These genetic variants could explain the differences in the gene expression patterns between the wild (significantly up/downregulated) and the cultivated (no significant changes) species. …”
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