Comparative analysis of prognostic assessment in hospitalized heart failure patients: a comprehensive evaluation of KDIGO and WRF classifications by Chien-Hao Su, Chien-Hao Su, Pei-Chun Fan, Pei-Chun Fan, Ya-Lien Cheng, Pao-Chu Wu, Chao-Yu Chen, Cheng-Chia Lee, Cheng-Chia Lee, Yung-Chang Chen, Victor Chien-Chia Wu, Pao-Hsien Chu, Chih-Hsiang Chang, Chih-Hsiang Chang

“…On all definitions, ADHF was predicted to have an increase in mortality and MAKE, with mortality increasing stepwise with AKI severity. A sensitivity analysis revealed mKDIGO to be more accurate than WRF criteria for identifying in-hospital mortality and recognizing AKI early.ConclusionsIn hospitalized patients with ADHF, KDIGO is a more effective predictive tool for in-hospital mortality compared with WRF classification. …”
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Time-variant Granger causality analysis for intuitive perception collision risk in driving scenario: an EEG study by Zhe Wang, Jialong Liang, Shang Shi, Peng Zhai, Lihua Zhang, Lihua Zhang

“…In contrast, novice drivers exhibited more complex and less efficient connectivity, which can be interpreted as evidence of more efficient neural strategies for rapid decision-making in experienced drivers. …”
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On the Exact Asymptotic Error of the Kernel Estimator of the Conditional Hazard Function for Quasi-Associated Functional Variables by Abdelkader Rassoul, Abderrahmane Belguerna, Hamza Daoudi, Zouaoui Chikr Elmezouar, Fatimah Alshahrani

“…This study thus extends existing results on hazard rate estimation by addressing more complex dependence structures and by demonstrating the applicability of the methodology to real functional data, thereby contributing to both the theoretical development and empirical deployment of kernel-based methods in survival and labor market analysis.…”
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A deeper exploration of functional connectivity of brain regions regulating bladder function in healthy adults by Arda Bayer, Kris Hoffman, Betsy Salazar, Behnaam Aazhang, Rose Khavari

“…Participants remained in the scanner until they indicated a feeling of strong desire to void, or until 10 min had elapsed, at which point “strong desire to void” rs-fMRI scans were acquired. Functional connectivity (FC) analysis was performed using 19 a priori regions of interest (ROIs) in the brain, specifically incorporating the brainstem and cerebellum from previous studies. …”
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Effectiveness of dual-site transcranial magnetic stimulation on motor function and activities of daily living in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomize... by Jiawei Qin, Zhenzhen Hong, Jingfeng Wang, Yi Zhang, Huihong Zhuang, Shanshan Hong, Liling Zheng

“…By targeting multiple brain regions, dual-site TMS may enhance neuroplasticity more effectively than single-site stimulation. However, its clinical efficacy remains uncertain.ObjectiveTo systematically evaluate the effects of dual-site TMS in improving motor function and activities of daily living (ADL) in patients with stroke.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) following PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Methods of left ventricle shape analysis in assessment and prediction of treatment effect in cardiac dyssynchrony by R. O. Rokeakh, T. V. Chumarnaya, O. E. Solovyova

“…Various methods for assessing the left ventricle shape are consistently considered, starting from the sphericity index common in clinical practice, moving on to more complex and/or rare indices, then to the author's indices of left ventricular functional geometry, as well as to the methods of geometric morphometrics. …”
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Shape factor analysis of water and aluminium oxide nanoparticles in a porous medium with slip effects by Prasun Choudhary, K. Loganathan, Kavita Jat, Kalpna Sharma, S. Eswaramoorthi

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Effects of γ-PGA application on soil physical and chemical properties, rhizosphere microbial community structure and metabolic function of urban abandoned land by Tu Shiheng, Tu Shiheng, Ge Fanglan, Xu Yong, Sun Qingyi, Xie Fugui, Ren Yao, Du Juan, Chu Can, Xu Boyuan, Li Wei, Li Wei

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Association between pulmonary ventilation function and cognitive function among middle-aged and older adults: an observational study from Southwest China by Xu Li, Lin Li, Shuming Ji, Anjiao Peng, Lei Chen

“…The Mini-Mental State Examination was used to evaluate cognitive function. Subsequently, multiple logistic regression analysis was employed to examine the associations between pulmonary function and cognitive levels. …”
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Analysis of quality of life of rectal cancer patients after transanal total mesorectal excision and laparoscopic total mesorectal excision: a retrospective cohort study by CHEN Jiayu, LI Yue, CHEN Fan, LI Yuxue, FENG Shidong, HUANG Qi, LI Dawei, LIAO Zhiwei

“…There were no statistically significant differences between two groups regarding demographic variables such as gender and age, as well as clinical factors including tumor distance from the anal verge, tumor stage, and preoperative neoadjuvant treatment protocols. Analysis of EORCT QLQ-C30 results indicated equivalent overall quality of life between the two groups; however, the TaTME group reported significantly more severe insomnia (P=0.020). …”
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Applying the Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) in earthquake spatial forecasting: a case study on probabilistic seismic hazard function (PSHF) estimation in the Sumatra subduction... by Wahyu Triyoso

“…It is suggested that a more extended observation period and using a complete, albeit relatively small-to-moderate, earthquake catalog leads to a more reliable and accurate model. …”
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Identifying cross-tissue molecular targets of lung function by multi-omics integration analysis from DNA methylation and gene expression of diverse human tissues by Shisheng Peng, Jinlong Fang, Weiliang Mo, Guodong Hu, Senquan Wu

“…More importantly, MOLCO colocalization analysis showed that 3 genes (CD46, LMCD1, and ZBTB38) expression in blood, blood cell traits, and lung function traits shared the same causal signals. …”
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Potential Functions and Transmission Dynamics of Fungi Associated with <i>Anoplophora glabripennis</i> Across Different Life Stages, Between Sexes, and Between Habitats by Qing Liu, Yuanting Jia, Yishuo Li, Shilong Geng, Yanqi Yu, Zhangyan Wang, Xinru Wang, Ningning Fu, Jianyong Zeng, Xiaoyu Su, Huiping Li, Hualing Wang

“…Overall, the fungi composition was stage specific, with adult gut communities being more diverse than those of larvae and eggs. Male fungal communities differed significantly, while frass and female communities were more similar to each other. …”
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Myelodysplastic syndrome patients present more severe respiratory muscle impairment and reduced forced vital capacity: Is disordered inflammatory signaling the culprit? by Bruno Memória Okubo, Anacélia Gomes de Matos, Howard Lopes Ribeiro Junior, Daniela de Paula Borges, Roberta Taiane Germano de Oliveira, Marilena Facundo de Castro, Manoel Ricardo Alves Martins, Romélia Pinheiro Gonçalves, Pedro Felipe Carvalhedo Bruin, Ronald Feitosa Pinheiro, Silvia Maria Meira Magalhães

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Interventional effects of modified constraint-induced movement therapy on upper limb function in patients who had a stroke: systematic review and meta-analysis by Cheng Wang, Jian Liu, Zizhuo Wang, Yunong Zhang

“…Therefore, this conclusion should be interpreted with caution. m-CIMT appears to improve upper limb function in patients who had a stroke with a course duration of more than 2 months, as well as in patients with chronic stroke. …”
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A Look Back at The 2011 Arab Revolts The Last Wave of Democratization, A Function of Capitalism, or A Challenge to Neoliberalism? A Multi-Factor Analysis by Nurullah Ardıç

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Analysis of deviant behaviors and family functions in the population at risk of internet addiction among primary and secondary school students in Chengdu city, Sichuan province of... by Xiujuan Zhang, Xiujuan Zhang, Xi Huang, Xi Huang, Qiong Chen, Qiong Chen, Yan Song, Yan Song, Xixi Jiang, Junxia Zhou, Junxia Zhou, Xiufang Zhao, Xiufang Zhao, Li Zhao, Li Zhao

“…It analyzes the impact of family functional factors, such as family relationships, parent–child communication, and parental control, on IA. …”
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Comparative proteomic analysis to annotate the structural and functional association of the hypothetical proteins of S. maltophilia k279a and predict potential T and B cell targets... by Md Muzahid Ahmed Ezaj, Md Sajedul Haque, Shifath Bin Syed, Md Shakil Ahmed Khan, Kazi Rejvee Ahmed, Mst Tania Khatun, S M Abdul Nayeem, Golam Rosul Rizvi, Mohammad Al-Forkan, Laila Khaleda

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Comparison of high vs. normal/low protein diets on renal function in subjects without chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Lukas Schwingshackl, Georg Hoffmann

“…<h4>Background</h4>It was the aim of the present systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the effects of high protein (HP) versus normal/low protein (LP/NP) diets on parameters of renal function in subjects without chronic kidney disease.…”
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Experiences from dual genome next-generation sequencing panel testing for mitochondrial disorders: a comprehensive molecular diagnosis by Elizabeth Gorman, Hongzheng Dai, Hongzheng Dai, Yanming Feng, William James Craigen, William James Craigen, David C. Y. Chen, Fan Xia, Fan Xia, Linyan Meng, Linyan Meng, Pengfei Liu, Pengfei Liu, Robert Rigobello, Arpita Neogi, Christine M. Eng, Christine M. Eng, Yue Wang, Yue Wang

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