Treatment response of patients with tuberculosis and HIV co-infection: a retrospective analysis of secondary data from Shanghai, China, 2010–2020 by Chenyu Dong, Renfang Zhang, Shenyang Li, Jun Chen, Yunhe Liu, Xiaoqiong Xia, Gang Liu, Yinzhong Shen, Lei Liu, Liyan Zeng

“…The best area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the test set under three modeling methods is 0.560–0.763. Rate of lymphocyte percentage recovering to normal is significantly higher in the TB treatment-effective group than in the treatment-ineffective group (aOR: 1.83, 95% CI: 1.09–3.10, p  = 0.022). …”
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Determining optimal strategies for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: a synopsis of an evidence synthesis study by Olalekan A Uthman, Lena Al-Khudairy, Chidozie Nduka, Rachel Court, Jodie Enderby, Seun Anjorin, Hema Mistry, G J Melendez-Torres, Sian Taylor-Phillips, Aileen Clarke

“…This series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses synthesised evidence on the effectiveness, comparative effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for primary cardiovascular disease prevention. Methods Five systematic reviews and meta-analyses were conducted using rigorous methods, including comprehensive searches, duplicate screening, risk-of-bias assessments and adherence to reporting guidelines. …”
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Remote myocardial fibrosis predicts adverse outcome in patients with myocardial infarction on clinical cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging by Nicholas Black, Joshua Bradley, Erik B. Schelbert, Laura J. Bonnett, Gavin A. Lewis, Jakub Lagan, Christopher Orsborne, Pamela F. Brown, Fardad Soltani, Fredrika Fröjdh, Martin Ugander, Timothy C. Wong, Miho Fukui, Joao L. Cavalcante, Josephine H. Naish, Simon G. Williams, Theresa McDonagh, Matthias Schmitt, Christopher A. Miller

“…Cox proportional hazards modeling was used to identify factors predictive of the primary outcome, a composite of first hospitalization for HF (HHF) or all-cause mortality, post-CMR. …”
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Association of stress hyperglycemia ratio with short-term and long-term prognosis in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting across different glucose metabolism states:... by Zhongchen Li, Runze Chen, Zhiwei Zeng, Peng Wang, Chunyu Yu, Shuo Yuan, Xiaoting Su, Yan Zhao, Heng Zhang, Zhe Zheng

“…This study is the first to investigate the association between SHR and both short-term and long-term prognosis in CABG patients, with a further exploration of the impact of SHR across different glucose metabolic states. Methods A total of 18,307 patients undergoing isolated CABG were consecutively enrolled and categorized into three groups based on SHR tertiles. …”
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FruitsMultiNet: A deep neural network approach to identify fruits through multi-scale feature fusion using mobile interface by Tasauf Mim, Md Mahbubur Rahman, Jahanur Biswas, Ahmad Shafkat, Khandaker Mohammad Mohi Uddin

“…The proposed research suggests a groundbreaking autonomous fruit classification method grounded on convolutional neural networks (CNNs). …”
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From glucose to histone modification: sex-specific metabolic responses to ketogenic therapy in VM/Dk mice by Sara E. Moss, Angela M. Poff, Apryl Moss, Janine M. DeBlasi, Dominic P. D’Agostino

“…However, preclinical studies often combine sexes or focus exclusively on one sex, including research utilizing syngeneic cancer models. Considering sex differences is particularly important in metabolic studies, as males and females exhibit distinct body compositions, hormone profiles, and metabolic demands.MethodsThis study evaluates sex-specific metabolic responses to ketogenic therapies in VM/Dk mice, including assessments of glucose metabolism, ketone metabolism, and histone modifications linked to metabolism.ResultsOur findings reveal significant sex differences in body weight, circulating metabolites, blood insulin levels, and histone modification profiles.DiscussionWe demonstrate that male and female VM/Dk mice respond differently to ketogenic therapies, with responses varying based on the specific type of therapy applied.…”
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Impact of intrarenal arterial lesions on prognosis of IgA nephropathy: insights from a retrospective cohort study by Jingying Tu, Xiaoqian Chen, Haichun Yang, Yiqin Zuo, Fanfan Li, Ji Zhang, Bo Chen, Yinqiu Lv, Chaosheng Chen, Zhen Su, Duo Li

“…This study aimed to establish semi-quantitative assessment criteria for grading IALs and to evaluate their prognostic significance in patients with IgAN.Method We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 417 cases of primary IgAN in which IALs were meticulously scored in individual biopsies. …”
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Experimental Nondestructive Test for Estimation of Buckling Load on Unstiffened Cylindrical Shells Using Vibration Correlation Technique by Kaspars Kalnins, Mariano A. Arbelo, Olgerts Ozolins, Eduards Skukis, Saullo G. P. Castro, Richard Degenhardt

“…Nondestructive methods, to calculate the buckling load of imperfection sensitive thin-walled structures, such as large-scale aerospace structures, are one of the most important techniques for the evaluation of new structures and validation of numerical models. …”
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Enhanced removal of Pb2+ from aqueous solutions by iron/manganese binary oxide loaded on Eichhornia crassipes stem biochar by Nguyen Xuan Loc, Tran Tan Bao, Phan Thi Thanh Tuyen, Lang Hiep Phong, Do Thi My Phuong

“…There is a limited number of studies exploring the potential of Fe-Mn binary oxides-biochar adsorbents for several heavy metals removal from contaminated water; however, the adsorption behavior and mechanism for Pb2+ ions adsorbed on Fe-Mn binary oxide/ Eichhornia crassipes stem biochar composite remains unclear. Method: In this study, Eichhornia crassipes stem biochar (BC) was synthesized and loaded with iron/manganese binary oxide (Fe-Mn@BC) using iron sulfate and potassium permanganate. …”
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Low-Cost Titania-Hydroxyapatite (TiHAp) nanocomposites were synthesized for removal of Methylene blue under Solar and UV irradiation by Souhayla Latifi, Sanaa Saoiabi, Mohammed M. Alanazi, Omar Boukra, Anas Krime, Larbi El Hammari, Khalil Azzaoui, Belkheir Hammouti, Ghadir Hanbali, Shehdeh Jodeh, Ahmad Saoiabi, Rachid Sabbahi, Manuel Algarra, Noureddine Abidi

“…In this study, we synthesized a novel titania-hydroxyapatite (TiHAp) nanocomposite via a low-cost, scalable sol-gel method to address these challenges. The composite was comprehensively characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analysis, Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). …”
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Valuing health-related quality of life among the Indian population: a protocol for the Development of an EQ-5D Value set for India using an Extended design (DEVINE) Study by Atul Sharma, Manmeet Kaur, Shankar Prinja, Gaurav Jyani, Sitanshu Sekhar Kar, Mayur Trivedi, Binod Patro, Fredrick Purba, Star Pala, Swati Raman, Shalu Jain

“…The aim of this paper is to describe the methods for the Development of an EQ-5D Value set for India using an Extended design (DEVINE) Study. …”
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Research and Analysis of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Prepreg Detection Based on Electromagnetic Coil Sensors by Sichang Zhang, Shouqi Cao, Meiling Wang

“…In response to the challenges posed by the complexity and potential hazards of traditional chemical methods for detecting the surface density of carbon fiber prepreg materials, this paper explores the use of eddy current testing principles. …”
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Mechanisms of Pragmatic Focusing in Modern English-Language Versions of the “Canonical” Plot of the Blue Beard by Z. M. Chemodurova

“…A comparative structural, compositional, and linguistic-stylistic analysis of eight literary texts intertextually correlated with the classic story of the Blue Beard made it possible to identify such methods of attention distribution in the modeled by A. …”
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Reinvigorating rural tourism market potential through entrepreneurial self-efficacy and heritage education by Narmadha Velu, Arthanari Anuradha

“…An exploratory factor analysis followed by a confirmatory factor analysis was performed using AMOS to assess convergent and discriminant validity and composite reliability. Structural equation modelling was utilised to examine the impacts of all proposed constructs. …”
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Differential effects of neurodegeneration biomarkers on subclinical cognitive decline by Andrew P. Merluzzi, Nicholas M. Vogt, Derek Norton, Erin Jonaitis, Lindsay R. Clark, Cynthia M. Carlsson, Sterling C. Johnson, Sanjay Asthana, Kaj Blennow, Henrik Zetterberg, Barbara B. Bendlin

“…Linear mixed effects models were used with cognitive composite scores as outcomes. …”
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ORTHODONTIC AND ORTHOPEDIC REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH CLEFT OF UPPER LIP, ALVEOLAR SURGERY, HARD AND SOFT PALATE by O.M. Makarova, M.V. Semenyaka, G.M. Balya, V.D. Kuroyedova

“…So, removable milled caps are the modern optimal method of temporary long-term prosthetics, which greatly improve the functional and aesthetic status of the patient. …”
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Integrated molecular and functional characterization of the intrinsic apoptotic machinery identifies therapeutic vulnerabilities in glioma by Elizabeth G. Fernandez, Wilson X. Mai, Kai Song, Nicholas A. Bayley, Jiyoon Kim, Henan Zhu, Marissa Pioso, Pauline Young, Cassidy L. Andrasz, Dimitri Cadet, Linda M. Liau, Gang Li, William H. Yong, Fausto J. Rodriguez, Scott J. Dixon, Andrew J. Souers, Jingyi Jessica Li, Thomas G. Graeber, Timothy F. Cloughesy, David A. Nathanson

“…Accordingly, a machine-learning approach identifies a composite molecular and functional signature that best predicts responses of diverse intracranial glioma models to standard-of-care therapies combined with ABBV-155, a clinical drug targeting intrinsic apoptosis. …”
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POSSIBILITIES OF INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF PYROTECHNICAL GENERATORS OF ICE-FORMING AEROSOL by A. G. Shilin, B. M. Khuchunaev

“…Materials and methods of the research. Laboratory experiments were carried out on the physical modeling of the combustion processes of pyrotechnic compositions under the inluence of various conditions. …”
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Joint effects of sodium intake and circadian rhythm of urinary sodium excretion on prognosis of chronic kidney disease: a prospective study by Yu He, Jiawen Li, Jialing Rao, Weiyan Lai, Qin Wei, Haiteng Li, Yuxuan Li, Hui Peng, Jun Zhang

“…Design: This is a prospective study among inpatients with CKD. Methods: The study included 715 participants with CKD from the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University. …”
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Clinical outcomes of pharmacological therapies for heart failure in Black vs. White populations: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of heart failure treatment by Yujia Li, Huilin Tang, Wenxi Huang, Wei-Han Chen, Shao-Hsuan Chang, Jiang Bian, Mustafa M. Ahmed, Stephen E. Kimmel, Jingchuan Guo

“…ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of different pharmacological therapies for heart failure (HF) between the Black vs. White population.MethodWe included randomized controlled trials (RCT) of HF pharmacological therapies with explicit strata of Black or White adults in the primary or secondary analysis. …”
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