Longitudinal characterization of plasma and fecal bile acids in dairy heifers from birth to first calving in response to transition milk feeding by M.H. Ghaffari, C.S. Ostendorf, K.J. Hemmert, S. Schuchardt, C. Koch, H. Sauerwein

“…ABSTRACT: This study aimed to characterize plasma bile acid changes from birth to first calving and evaluate the effects of early transition milk (TM) feeding versus milk replacer (MR) during key stages. …”
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Development and Validation of a Brain Aging Biomarker in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Deep Learning Approach by Zihan Li, Jun Li, Jiahui Li, Mengying Wang, Andi Xu, Yushu Huang, Qi Yu, Lingzhi Zhang, Yingjun Li, Zilin Li, Xifeng Wu, Jiajun Bu, Wenyuan Li

“…Model performance was evaluated using mean absolute error (MAE) against benchmark models, while generalization capability was further validated on an external UK Biobank dataset. …”
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Trends in mobile phone ownership, frequency of number changes, and implications for public health service delivery in Uganda, 2010–2020 by Robert Ssekubugu, Ping Teresa Yeh, Hadijja Nakawooya, Victor Ssempijja, Godfrey Kigozi, Joseph Kagaayi, Fred Nalugoda, Anna Mia Ekström, Betty Nantume, David Serwadda, Philip Kreniske, Zangin Zeebari, Michelle A. Moffa, Larry W. Chang, Kate M. Grabowski, Fredrick Makumbi, Helena Nordenstedt

“…We used Anderson Gill Cox proportional hazards regression to evaluate the time-to-change of phone numbers. In total 41,922 participants contributed 97,034 visits. …”
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Mechanistic Insights into Shenzhuo Formula for Diabetic Retinopathy: Integrating UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS, Network Pharmacology, Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Data, and Experimental Validatio... by Zang X, Zhang L, Ma J, Wang A, Ding L, Wang Y, Sun J, Li J, Hang X, Li X, Zhao L

“…However, these treatments often show limited efficacy, especially when initiated after retinal damage, and may cause adverse effects. …”
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PI-RADSv2.1 combined with PSA density for optimizing prostate biopsy decisions: a retrospective analysis by Yuchun Li, Siran Wang, Jianqiu Wang, Xin Qi, Tianran Liu, Xiaodong He, Yu Zhang, Yi Zhu, Yunfu Zeng

“…The diagnostic performance was evaluated by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis, assessing sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, biopsy avoidance rate, and missed diagnosis rate.ResultsUnivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses indicated that PI-RADS v2.1 score [P < 0.001; odds ratio (OR) =9.779; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 5.849-16.349] and PSA density (PSAD) [P < 0.001; OR = 6.128; 95% CI = 2.292-16.386] were independent risk factors for csPCa. …”
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Delta‐He as a Novel Predictive and Prognostic Biomarker in Patients With NSCLC Treated With PD–1/PD‐L1 Inhibitors by Green Hong, Song‐I Lee, Da Hyun Kang, Chaeuk Chung, Hee Sun Park, Jeong Eun Lee

“…Blood samples collected before therapy initiation were examined for hematological parameters, including delta‐He, using Sysmex XN‐550 and XN‐20 analyzers. …”
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Un Nuevo Método de Identificación Basado en la Respuesta Escalón en Lazo Abierto de Sistemas Sobre-amortiguados by Luis A. Mora, Jhon E. Amaya

“…Abstract: In this paper a new process identification method based in open loop step response of overdamped systems is presented. Initially the transient behavior of transfer functions with multiple real poles is analyzed, establishing analytical formulas to estimate the time it takes for these systems to reach certain points of his reaction curve to stimuli of the step type, including settling time for error criteria of 2% and 5%. …”
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How to estimate the probability of a live birth after one or more complete IVF cycles? the development of a novel model in a single-center by Xiangyi Kong, Zhiqiang Liu, Chunyu Huang, Xiuyu Hu, Meilan Mo, Hongzhan Zhang, Yong Zeng

“…Abstract Objective To develop a predictive tool in the form of a Nomogram based on the Cox regression model, which incorporates the impact of the length of treatment cycles on the outcome of live birth, to evaluate the probability of infertile couples having a live birth after one or more complete cycles of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and to provide patients with a risk assessment that is easy to understand and visualize. …”
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Do rating agencies consider the social capital of the firm in their ratings? by C.S. Agnes Cheng, Peng Guo, Cathy Zishang Liu, Jing Zhao, Sha Zhao

“…The findings also underline the need for regulatory frameworks that foster transparency and the inclusion of social factors in credit evaluations, which could lead to more comprehensive and fair financial reporting and rating systems. …”
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Comparison of One-Year Post-Operative Evolution of Children Born of COVID-19-Positive Mothers vs. COVID-19-Negative Pregnancies Having Congenital Gastrointestinal Malformation and... by Timea Elisabeta Brandibur, Nilima Rajpal Kundnani, Kakarla Ramakrishna, Alexandra Mederle, Aniko Maria Manea, Marioara Boia, Marius Calin Popoiu

“…We used seven parameters to evaluate both groups based on growth and developmental milestones: verbal skills, cognitive development, weight gain, height achieved, fine motor movements, gross motor movements, and social/emotional behavior. …”
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KiKli Fit: Insights into the Development and Practice of a Physical Activity Program in Pediatric Cancer by Lisa Hillebrech, Lars Rehbein, Ann Christin Schneider, Sara Müller, Christina Schindera, Katharina Eva, Valentin Benzing

“…Therefore, the KiKli Fit project was initiated to design and implement a tailored PA program at the Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology at the University Hospital Bern. …”
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Effectiveness of Electronic Reminders to Improve Medication Adherence in Tuberculosis Patients: A Cluster-Randomised Trial. by Xiaoqiu Liu, James J Lewis, Hui Zhang, Wei Lu, Shun Zhang, Guilan Zheng, Liqiong Bai, Jun Li, Xue Li, Hongguang Chen, Mingming Liu, Rong Chen, Junying Chi, Jian Lu, Shitong Huan, Shiming Cheng, Lixia Wang, Shiwen Jiang, Daniel P Chin, Katherine L Fielding

“…Analyses separating patients with and without medication monitor problems did not change the results. Initiation of intensive management was underutilised.…”
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Congenital cytomegalovirus infection and brain injury in a newborn following maternal non-primary infection: case report of an unexpected diagnosis by Gregorio Serra, Ettore Piro, Deborah Bacile, Laura Antonella Canduscio, Claudia Colomba, Mario Giuffrè, Sergio Salerno, Ingrid Anne Mandy Schierz, Giovanni Corsello

“…Audiological and ophthalmological evaluations, laboratory as well as multiorgan ultrasound (US) examinations have not revealed further anomalies to date. …”
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Digital Therapeutics in China: Comprehensive Review by Nan Jiang, Xiru Yu, Yuxi Yang, Guanqiao Li, Chanchan He, Man Ping Wang, Yih Chung Tham, Tien Yin Wong, Keqin Rao

“…We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate clinical trials, searching PubMed, Google Scholar, IEEE, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect until July 2024. …”
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Traditional herbal medicine legislative and regulatory framework: a cross-sectional quantitative study and archival review perspectives by Sileshi Dubale, Rashed Edris Usure, Yesuneh Tefera Mekasha, Gemmechu Hasen, Firdos Hafiz, Dereje Kebebe, Sultan Suleman

“…This study highlights the need for comprehensive policy development, improved training initiatives, and reinforced regulatory systems to effectively monitor and regulate THM practices. …”
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mHealth intervention "ImTeCHO" to improve delivery of maternal, neonatal, and child care services-A cluster-randomized trial in tribal areas of Gujarat, India. by Dhiren Modi, Nishith Dholakia, Ravi Gopalan, Sethuraman Venkatraman, Kapilkumar Dave, Shobha Shah, Gayatri Desai, Shamim A Qazi, Anju Sinha, Ravindra Mohan Pandey, Ankit Anand, Shrey Desai, Pankaj Shah

“…<h4>Background</h4>The coverage of community-based maternal, neonatal, and child health (MNCH) services remains low, especially in hard-to-reach areas. We evaluated the effectiveness of a mobile-phone-and web-based application, Innovative Mobile-phone Technology for Community Health Operations (ImTeCHO), as a job aid to the government's Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) and Primary Health Center (PHC) staff to improve coverage of MNCH services in rural tribal communities of Gujarat, India.…”
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Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting low bone mineral density in male patients with ankylosing spondylitis by Xiaotong Yang, Qin Cheng, Yifan Li, Hao Tang, Hao Tang, Xin Chen, Lijun Ma, Jing Gao, Wei Ji

“…The models were comprehensively evaluated for discrimination, calibration, and clinical utility. …”
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The specificity of iNOS expression indicators in the basal magnocellular nucleus of rats under early pathogenetic correction in experimental neurodestruction by M. V. Danukalo, Yu. M. Kolesnyk

“…The following day, the animals from groups 3–5 were initiated early pathogenetic correction with citicoline (group 3), thiocetam (group 4), and HSF-1 (group 5) lasting 14 days. …”
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Prevalence and spatial distributions of trachomatous inflammation-follicular among children aged 1–9 years in rural areas of Yilmana Densa and Gonji Kolela districts, Northwestern... by Misganaw Alelign, Asmamaw Malede, Eshetu Shifaw, Tesfahun Taddege, Yideg Abinew, Metadel Adane

“…The global Moran’s I statistic was used to evaluate the global spatial autocorrelation of TF prevalence. …”
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Les techniques de construction du second forum de Bavay (Nord) : utilisation, origine et datation des matériaux en terre cuite by Xavier Deru, Christine Louvion

“…This approach enables us to evaluate the number of hours of work required although the workforce whose importance and skills remains unknown. …”
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