Effect of traditional Chinese medicine combined with conventional Western medicine for patients with severe/very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a multi-center, rando... by Jiansheng Li, Yang Xie, Minghang Wang, Suyun Li, Xuefeng Yu, Nianzhi Zhang, Zhengang Zhu, Wei Zhang, Jihong Feng, Zikai Sun, Lin Lin, Zhijia Sun, Hailong Zhang, Xueqing Yu

“…This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of comprehensive therapy based on TCM patterns for patients with stable, severe to very severe COPD. …”
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Therapeutic Strategies in Flexor Tendon Lesions: A One-Year Retrospective Study to Guide Rehabilitation Protocol Standardization by Adriana SERBAN, Andreea GROSU-BULARDA, Catalina-Stefania DUMITRU, Carina-Ioana CRISTESCU, Andrei CRETU, Vladut-Alin RATOIU, Stefan CACIOR, Eliza-Maria BORDEANU-DIACONESCU, Cristian-Sorin HARIGA, Ioan LASCAR, Marius STOICA

“…Flexor tendon injuries of the hand are a common yet complex clinical challenge in reconstructive surgery, predominantly affecting young, working-age individuals and often resulting in significant functional impairment. Successful management requires a precise surgical approach combined with a structured, zone-specific rehabilitation protocol to restore optimal hand function. …”
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Tropical infections and the gut microbiome: dysbiosis, recovery, and clinical implications by Biruk Demisse Ayalew, Muhammad Umar, Muhammad Saeed, Ahtisham Ali, Kaleb Assefa Berhane, Temesgen Mamo Sharew, Yonatan Abbawa Zewdie, Eskeatnaf Yosef Getachew, Zemichael Getu Alemayehu, Abate Bane Shewaye

“…A structured literature search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, focusing on human GI microbiome dynamics, dysbiosis patterns, and recovery mechanisms in the context of tropical infectious diseases. …”
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Identification of genes related to fatty acid metabolism in type 2 diabetes mellitus by Ji Yang, Yikun Zhou, Jiarui Zhang, Yongqin Zheng, Jundong He

“…Differential expression analysis, WGCNA, machine learning algorithms, diagnostic analysis, and validation were employed to identify key feature genes. Functional analysis, ceRNA network construction, immune microenvironment assessment, and drug prediction were conducted to explore the underlying molecular mechanisms. …”
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Dynamic development of gut microbiota and metabolism during and after weaning of kittens by Hong Zhang, Yang Ren, Siyu Wei, Hongli Jin, Yizhen Wang, Mingliang Jin

“…However, the specific changes in gut microbiota and metabolites in kittens following weaning remain unclear. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive investigation of the dynamic changes in the gut microbiota, serum metabolism, antioxidant capacity, and immune function of kittens at various time points: days 0, 4, and 30 post-weaning. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of the circular RNA expression profile and circRNA–miRNA–mRNA network in the goat skin with divergent wool curvature by Yingxiao Su, Zhanqiang Zhao, Zhanfa Liu, Xiaobo Li, Qian Chen, Yabin Pu, Lin Jiang, Xiaohong He, Yuehui Ma, Qianjun Zhao

“…However, the expression and function of circRNAs in the wool curvature of Zhongwei goats are unclear. …”
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Leveraging 'golden-hour' WUE for developing superior vegetable varieties with optimal water-saving and growth traits by Rujia Jiang, Ting Sun, Zheng Shi, Menachem Moshelion, Pei Xu

“…However, while reducing stomatal conductance can boost water use efficiency (WUE), it results in a decline in photosynthetic assimilation capacity, because stomata function as a shared conduit for both CO2 intake and water evaporation. …”
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Enhancing mPFC to BLA information transmission through chemical genetics to improve exploratory behavior in chronic stress rats by Jiangzihui Guo, Qingying Cao, Huicong Jie, Yuqing Li, Wenwen Bai, Tiaotiao Liu, Xuyuan Zheng

“…Through simultaneous monitoring of behavioral patterns and local field potentials (LFPs) in both mPFC and BLA during open-field exploration, we conducted comparative analyses between chemogenetically activated and sham-stimulated groups. …”
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A comprehensive assessment of health indicators among tribal populations in Odisha, India (Odisha Tribal Family Health Survey): a community-based, cross-sectional studyResearch in... by Jaya Singh Kshatri, Kavitha AK, Tanveer Rehman, Haimanti Bhattacharya, Dinesh Bhuyan, Asit Mansingh, Uttam Kumar Sahoo, Moushumi Nayak, Swagatika Kanungo, Debdutta Bhattacharya, Sanghamitra Pati

“…The Odisha Tribal Family Health Survey (OTFHS) aimed to comprehensively assess the health status, socio-demographic characteristics, and healthcare utilisation patterns of Odisha’s tribal populations. Methods: A community-based survey was conducted between July 2022 and July 2023, covering 9711 households across 389 clusters in 14 tribal-dominated districts in Odisha. …”
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Real-world data of Azvudine-induced hepatotoxicity among hospitalized COVID-19 patients in China: a retrospective case-control study by Yuanguo Xiong, Hao Xin, Cai Shi, Xianxi Guo, Ying Chen, Caifei Huang, Fuwang Ma, Ge Yang, Jian Yang

“…However, the incidence and risk factors associated with Azvudine-induced hepatotoxicity in hospitalized patients remained unclear.ObjectsTo assess the prevalence, risk factors, clinical patterns, and outcomes of Azvudine-induced hepatotoxicity by real-world data.MethodsWe conducted a single-center retrospective case-control study at Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, including patients administered Azvudine for COVID-19 treatment between December 2022 and May 2023. …”
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Association between grip strength and anthropometric characteristics in the community-dwelling elderly population in Taiwan. by Ming-Hsun Lin, Chun-Yung Chang, Chieh-Hua Lu, Der-Min Wu, Feng-Chih Kuo, Che-Chun Kuo, Nain-Feng Chu

“…General demographic data and lifestyle patterns were measured using a standard questionnaire. …”
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Between reciprocity and agrarian transformation: Challenges to land tenancy and labor relations among rice-farming communities in Lahat Regency, South Sumatra Province, Indonesia by Septri Widiono, Jheni Juwita Sari Melia, Ketut Sukiyono, Bembi Akbar Serawai

“…Employinga qualitative case study approach, the research was conducted in four villages across the sub-districts of Tanjung Sakti Pumiand Lahat Selatan. …”
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Enhancing building energy efficiency with thermal mass optimization by Yichen Han, Zhengyu He, Shuangdui Wu, Yuqiu Liu, Yingkai Lian, Chaohong Wang, Jiajia Feng, Zhengnan Zhou

“…These strategies were then validated in cold regions using conduction transfer function models (error margin of 3.6 %), which confirmed their year-round effectiveness for both individual buildings with distinct occupancy patterns and groups of buildings. …”
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Tissue Doppler Imaging in Acute and Critical Care: Enhancing Diagnostic Precision by Ugo Giulio Sisto, Daniele Orso, Davide Maione, Francesco Venturelli, Antonio De Luca

“…<i>Materials and Methods:</i> We conducted a narrative review of the main application topics for TDI. …”
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Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis as a Helpful Tool in Pediatric Obesity Monitoring: A Case Report by Agata Przytula, Joanna Popiolek-Kalisz

“…<b>Case Presentation</b>: We present a case of a 10-year-old boy who was referred to a dietitian due to concerns about a diagnosis of obesity and metabolic complications including abnormal lipid profile and liver function. During the dietary consultation, body composition assessment with bioelectrical impedance analysis was conducted, which confirmed obesity. …”
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Near-source wastewater surveillance of SARS-CoV-2, norovirus, influenza virus and RSV across five different sites in the UK. by Jay C Bullen, Mina Mohaghegh, Fatima Tahir, Charlotte Hammer, Jacob Sims, Frederico Myers, Lucas Eisinger, Ali Reza Kasmati, Claire F Trant

“…Sites were selected for contrasting functions: an office, charity centre, museum, university, and care home. …”
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Constitutive Study of Limestone Damage in Karst Areas under Acidic Dry-Wet Cycles by ZHANG Yan, YUAN Pu-long, HUANG Lan-tao

“…By integrating the Weibull distribution function with a composite damage variable, a geometric damage model was established. …”
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Knowledge mapping and emerging trends in pediatric hemiplegia research: a bibliometric study spanning 1982–2025 by Xiaoli Li, Ya Guo, Lingchuan Niu

“…BackgroundPediatric hemiplegia is a significant neurological condition that impacts motor function and quality of life. This bibliometric analysis aimed to evaluate research trends, collaboration patterns, and emerging topics in pediatric hemiplegia research.MethodsPublications were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database spanning from 1982 to 2025. …”
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Backgrounds of origin and character of structural changes in testicles of coalminers of Donbass region by Yu. V. Danilov, T. I. Shevchenko, K. V. Motkov

“…Pathohistological research was conducted according to standard methodology. Mice monoclonal antibodies were used to CD34, collаgen type IV, PCNA, chromogranin A and synaptophysine (DAKO). …”
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Genome-Wide Analysis Reveals Expansion and Positive Selection of Monocarboxylate Transporter Genes Linked to Enhanced Salinity and Ammonia Tolerance in <i>Sinonovacula constricta</... by Yiping Meng, Liyuan Lv, Hanhan Yao, Zhihua Lin, Yinghui Dong

“…To further elucidate the role of these expanded <i>MCT</i> genes in response to variable environmental conditions, we conducted a comprehensive genome-wide identification, phylogenetic evolution and expression analysis. …”
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