Enhanced prognostic value of a composite nutritional-inflammatory index (P-CONUT) for predicting mortality risk in patients initiating peritoneal dialysis. by Xing Li, Xueli Zhou, Kuo Li, Li Pu, Xueqin He, Xia Liu, Hui Zhong, Dengyan Ma

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In-depth exploration and initial clinical practice of the ratio of endoscope-sheath diameter theory: smaller flexible ureteroscope with smaller ureteral access sheath by Haowen Gu, Pengfei Qin, Jian Shan, Guohai Xie, Jiasheng Hu, Qiang Li, Ting Huang, Jingyu Shi, Yue Cheng, Zejun Yan, Li Fang

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Efficacy and safety of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists therapy initiation in patients with type 2 diabetes hospitalized with coronavirus infection by T. N. Markova, M. A. Lysenko, M. S. Stas, A. A. Anchutina

“…The search for new effective methods of treatment and prevention of COVID-19 in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains an urgent task for the healthcare system.AIM. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of initiating of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) therapy in T2DM patients hospitalized with COVID-19.MATERIALS AND METHODS. …”
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US-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound in pancreatic cancer treatment: a consensus initiative between Chinese and European HIFU centers by Kun Zhou, Holger Strunk, Dobromir Dimitrov, Joan Vidal-Jove, Maria A. Gonzalez-Carmona, Markus Essler, Chengbin Jin, Zhechuan Mei, Hui Zhu, Milka Marinova

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Preparation of Molecularly Imprinted Regenerated Cellulose Composite Membranes by Surface-Initiated Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization Method for Selective Recognition of Lysozym... by Chaoli Wang, Xiaoling Hu, Ping Guan, Danfeng Wu, Longfei Yang, Chunbao Du

“…Novel types of polymeric membranes containing molecular recognition sites for selective recognition of lysozyme (Lyz) have been prepared using a surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization approach. …”
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Optimizing Initial Vancomycin Dosing in Hospitalized Patients Using Machine Learning Approach for Enhanced Therapeutic Outcomes: Algorithm Development and Validation Study by Heonyi Lee, Yi-Jun Kim, Jin-Hong Kim, Soo-Kyung Kim, Tae-Dong Jeong

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to develop and evaluate a machine learning (ML)–based algorithm to predict whether an initial vancomycin dose falls within the therapeutic range of the 24-hour area under the curve to minimum inhibitory concentration, thereby optimizing the initial vancomycin dosage. …”
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Effect of Different Rates of Rice Husk Biochar on the Initial Growth of Moringa oleifera under Greenhouse Conditions in the Savannah Ecological Zone of Ghana by Ammal Abukari, Nasare Iddrisu Nasare

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Achieving the goal of the “4‰ initiative” and agricultural sustainability by co-incorporating rice straw and Chinese milk vetch for rice production in southern China by Yu Zhang, Wangwang Zhang, Fei Xu, Yuhang Qin, Hao Chen, Yuhong Wu, Shuo Li

“…This study was designed to evaluate effects of co-incorporating RS and CMV (RS-CMV) on rice grain yields, sustainable yield index (SYI), economic benefit, the sequestration and stratification of SOC, carbon fractions, and the achievement of the 4 ‰ initiative, especially under lowering 30 % N rate in southern China. …”
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Intelligent Layout and Optimization of EV Charging Stations: Initial Configuration via Enhanced K-Means and Subsequent Refinement through Integrated GCN by H. Yang, M. Liu, J. Zou, R. Xu, J. Huang, P. Geng

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Enhancing chemical security and safety in the education sector: a pilot study at the university of Zakho and Koya University as an initiative for Kurdistan’s Universities-Iraq by Saleh Dunya I., Ahmed Kanaan R., Ahmed Sangar S., Tofiq Diary I.

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Prevalence and correlates of metabolic syndrome in patients with initial-treatment and drug-naïve bipolar disorder: A large sample cross-sectional study. by Yilin Fang, Bingchuan Yan, Zhihua Liu, Lin Zhang

“…This study aimed to determine the prevalence of MetS and its clinical correlates among initial-treatment and drug-naïve (ITDN) BD patients.We recruited a cohort of 841 ITDN BD patients. …”
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Intraoperative neuromonitoring of pelvic autonomic nerves during surgigal treatment of colorectal cancer: a review of the literature and the initial experience of our clinic by P. V. Tsarkov, V. S. Kochetkov, S. K. Efetov, Yu. E. Kitsenko, V. I. Stamov

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Initial adjustment of underwater profiles after nourishment in a mild wave climate: a case study near Klaipėda, the Baltic Sea by Ilona Šakurova, Vitalijus Kondrat, Eglė Baltranaitė, Vita Gardauskė, Loreta Kelpšaitė-Rimkienė, Tarmo Soomere, Kevin E. Parnell

“…In summer 2022, about 180 000 m3 of sand was added approximately 120 m from the shore at water depths of 2â3.5 m to form a 750 m long underwater bar. Sand relocation is evaluated based on repeated water depth measure ments along 114 cross-shore coastal profiles. …”
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A new pathway for neuroprotection against tau hyperphosphorylation via δ-opioid receptor initiated inhibition of CDK5 and AMPK signaling by Jiahui Li, Jiahui Li, Yuan Xu, Yuan Xu, Gianfranco Balboni, Ying Xia, Ying Xia

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Age-specific assessment of initial hemoglobin levels and shock index for predicting life-saving interventions in pediatric blunt liver and spleen injuries by Tetsuya Yumoto, Takafumi Obara, Takashi Hongo, Atsuyoshi Iida, Kohei Tsukahara, Morihiro Katsura, Yutaka Kondo, Hideto Yasuda, Shigeki Kushimoto, Takashi Yorifuji, Hiromichi Naito, Atsunori Nakao, SHIPPs Study Group

“…Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of combining initial hemoglobin levels with the shock index for predicting the need for life-saving interventions (LSI) in pediatric patients with blunt liver and spleen injuries (BLSI), specifically tailored to different age groups. …”
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Immunization with Embryonic Stem Cells/Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Induces Effective Immunity against Ovarian Tumor-Initiating Cells in Mice by Fengsheng Yu, Zujuan Zhang, Xiaohong Chang, Xue Ye, Hongyan Cheng, Yi Li, Heng Cui

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Competency-based postgraduate medical education as an institutional initiative in a low- middle-income country: program directors’ perceptions of early implementation by Qamar Riaz, Muhammad Rizwan Khan, Mushtaq Ahmed

“…Abstract Purpose of the study Reports concerning implementation of competency-based postgraduate medical education (CB-PGME) are mostly from high income countries where programs are nationally regulated. The present study evaluates implementation of CB-PGME as an institutional initiative in a low- middle-income country (LMIC) where it is not yet a formal accreditation requirement. …”
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Well‐Defined Poly(HPMAm) Brushes via Surface‐Initiated RAFT Polymerization; A Mixed‐Chain Transfer Agent (CTA) Approach by Manisha Singh, Zdeňka Sedláková, Jan Svoboda, Eliezer Jäger, Rafal Poreba

“…By systematically evaluating different combinations of surface‐tethered and free CTAs, it is demonstrated that the simultaneous use of structurally distinct CTA classes; dithiobenzoate (DTB) and trithiocarbonate (TTC); enhances polymerization control and brush growth rates. …”
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Early Detection via EEG Signals of Self-Initiated Reaching and Grasping Movements Performed With the Subject’s Selected Upper Extremity by Jorge A. Sanchez-Bautista, Javier M. Antelis, Omar Mendoza-Montoya

“…This research analyzed brain activity before self-initiated reach-and-grasp movements performed with a participant-selected upper limb to identify relevant information regarding movement onset and configuration. …”
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Patients’ Trajectory With Lung Cancer From Treatment Initiation to End-Of-Life: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using Claims Data in Japan by Yuri Ogura MD, Masahiro Iwasaku MD, PhD, Mami Ishida MD, PhD, Yuki Katayama MD, PhD, Naoya Nishioka MD, PhD, Kenji Morimoto MD, PhD, Chie Yamamoto MD, Shinsaku Tokuda MD, PhD, Yoshiko Kaneko MD, PhD, Tadaaki Yamada MD, PhD, Hideya Yamazaki MD, PhD, Masayoshi Inoue MD, PhD, Hiroshi Ikai MD, PhD, Koichi Takayama MD, PhD

“…The median time from initial treatment to death was 13 months for deceased patients. …”
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