Comparison of [99mTc]Tc-FAPI SPECT/CT and [18F]FDG PET/CT as predictive biomarkers for immunotherapy response in gastrointestinal cancer by Yu Zhang, Hong Chen, Dajia Lin, Zhiyi Lin, Jiyun Shi, Hannan Gao, Chenshen Huang, Fangqing Xue, Fan Wang, Wenxin Chen

“…TBR-FDG/TBR-FAPI was the main predictor of better prognosis post-immunotherapy ([stable disease, SD]+[partial response, PR]), with an optimal cut-off of 3.82. [99mTc]Tc-FAPI SPECT/CT can better evaluate peritoneal spread and liver metastases in gastrointestinal cancer. …”
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Significant variations in tolerance to clothianidin and pirimiphos-methyl in Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles funestus populations during a dramatic malaria resurgence despite susta... by Ambrose Oruni, Emmanuel Arinaitwe, James Adiga, Geoffrey Otto, Patrick Kyagamba, Joseph Okoth, Daniel Ayo, Jackson Rwatooro Asiimwe, Maato Zedi, John Rek, Kyle J. Walker, Ashlee Braithwaite, Jonathan Kayondo, Melissa D. Conrad, Teun Bousema, Mark J. I. Paine, Hanafy M. Ismail, Paul Krezanoski, Charles S. Wondji, Moses R. Kamya, Grant Dorsey, Martin J. Donnelly

“…During the resurgence, Anopheles funestus sensu lato (s.l.) numbers increased more than those of Anopheles gambiae s.l., but when an alternative insecticide, pirimiphos-methyl, was reintroduced in 2023, both malaria cases and An. funestus mosquito density fell. …”
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Construction of Carbon Functional Zone in the Demonstration Zone of Green and Integrated Ecological Development of the Yangtze River Delta Based on Carbon Density Correction by Tian ZHANG, Zhen SHEN, Tingting SU, Daixin DAI

“…This shift reflects a transition toward more concentrated carbon storage and enhanced carbon sink functions. …”
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Health risk behaviours of high school learners and their perceptions of preventive services offered by general practitioners by Caron Thomas

“…Despite the interaction between adolescent and GP being conducive to the receipt of primary and secondary preventive services, this is not optimal.…”
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Skimming and storage factors affect the detection of heat shock protein 70 in raw bovine milk by M.R.H. Rakib, V. Messina, J.I. Gargiulo, N.A. Lyons, I.N. Pathirana, P.C. Thomson, S.C. Garcia

“…Overall, samples stored as skim milk until d 3 at 4°C or −20°C preserved HSP70 levels more effectively than whole milk, with room temperature storage being the least favorable. …”
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Dynamic Femur Fracture Brace vs Hip Spica Cast for Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures: A Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study by Virginia F. Casey, MD, Calvin C. Chandler, MD, George D. Graham, MD, Steven L. Frick, MD

“…Spica: 0°, P = .038), but no malunions occurred. The DF2 group had more emergency department returns (3 patients vs 1 patient), while the spica group had two cases of skin breakdown. …”
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Prediction of slaughter weight with body components and liner body measurement of Hararge cattle at Haramaya University abattoir, Ethiopia by Takele Wolkaro, Yosef Tadesse, Mengistu Urge, Merga Bayisa

“…To achieve wider application of this model, it would be desirable to validate the equation with large population, different breed and age compositions which have been more accurately determined under different management systems.…”
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Integration of YOLOv9 Segmentation and Monocular Depth Estimation in Thermal Imaging for Prediction of Estrus in Sows Based on Pixel Intensity Analysis by Iyad Almadani, Aaron L. Robinson, Mohammed Abuhussein

“…Many researchers focus on improving reproductive health in sows and ensuring successful breeding by accurately identifying the optimal time of ovulation through estrus detection. …”
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Mesenchymal stromal cells to treat patients with non‐ischaemic heart failure: Results from SCIENCE II pilot study by Abbas Ali Qayyum, Sabina Frljak, Morten Juhl, Gregor Poglajen, Gregor Zemljičl, Andraz Cerar, Thomas Litman, Annette Ekblond, Mandana Haack‐Sørensen, Lisbeth Drozd Højgaard, Jens Kastrup, Bojan Vrtovec

“…Abstract Aims Allogeneic stem cell therapy is more logistically suitable compared with autologous cell therapy for large‐scale patient treatment. …”
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Efficacy and safety of non-pharmacological therapies for primary insomnia: a network meta-analysis by Qin-hong Zhang, Qin-hong Zhang, Yong-jian Liu, Guanhu Yang, Guanhu Yang, Guanhu Yang, Mei-yi Zhu, Jia-hui Yang, Lun Li, Xiu-mei Yan, Qi-lin Liu, Jin-huan Yue, Xiao-ling Li, Yi-ming Li, Tian-cheng Xu, Fan Jiang

“…Future studies should use standardized measures for more specific insomnia assessment.…”
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A Deep Learning Model for Identifying the Risk of Mesenteric Malperfusion in Acute Aortic Dissection Using Initial Diagnostic Data: Algorithm Development and Validation by Zhechuan Jin, Jiale Dong, Chengxiang Li, Yi Jiang, Jian Yang, Lei Xu, Ping Li, Zhun Xie, Yulin Li, Dongjin Wang, Zhili Ji

“…Moreover, gradient-weighted class activation mapping visualizations of the MAM model revealed that during positive predictions, the model focused more on key anatomical areas, particularly the superior mesenteric artery origin and intestinal regions with characteristic gas or fluid accumulation. …”
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Alteration of Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, Tissue Fatty Acid Profiles, and Lipid Metabolism of Mud Crab (Scylla paramamosain) Juvenile in Response to Different Dietary... by Fang Fang, Ye Yuan, Min Jin, Yingying Zhang, Tingting Zhu, Jiaxiang Luo, Zheng Yang, Chen Guo, Lefei Jiao, Xiaojun Yan, Qicun Zhou

“…Based on two-slope broken-line and quadratic curve regression analysis of PWG against dietary ARA levels, optimal dietary ARA levels were determined to be 5.20 g kg-1 and 6.20 g kg-1, respectively. …”
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Radiation Resistant Imaging System Based on Conductive Optics by MA Fengjuan1, 2, DENG Hao3, LIU Guihua1, 2, ZHAO Junqin4

“…Lenses 1 and 2 expand the field of view to collect more light. Lens 3 has a negative focal length, converging and effectively reducing the field of view of the rear group. …”
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Use of Large Language Models to Classify Epidemiological Characteristics in Synthetic and Real-World Social Media Posts About Conjunctivitis Outbreaks: Infodemiology Study by Michael S Deiner, Russell Y Deiner, Cherie Fathy, Natalie A Deiner, Vagelis Hristidis, Stephen D McLeod, Thomas J Bukowski, Thuy Doan, Gerami D Seitzman, Thomas M Lietman, Travis C Porco

“…However, public health actions for likely outbreaks could benefit more by knowing additional epidemiological characteristics, such as outbreak type, size, and severity. …”
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QUALITY CONTROL EVALUATION OF LEUCODEPLETED RED BLOOD CELL COMPONENTS PREPARATION WITH TOP AND BOTTOM TECHNIQUE IN GSH BLOOD BANK IN SAO PAULO, BRAZIL by MS Aline, Akil-Fabiana, R Eduardo, AD Santos-Janaina, F Felipe, S Paula, García-Rebecca, Vianna-Thiago, Frontier-Ludwig, Moreno-Dalia

“…According to local and European standards (EDQM), these results presented more than 90% compliance, as follows: Volume: 99.98%, Hb: 99.95%, rWBC: 100%. …”
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Diagnostic Performance of Clinical Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing for Suspected Central Nervous System Infections in a Municipal Hospital: A Retrospective Study in China by Wang H, Zhao J, Wang X, Li M, Hu T, Xu H, Dong M, He W, Che Z

“…With technical improvements for mNGS sample processing to increase throughput and reduce costs, clinicians may use mNGS more widely in municipal hospital laboratories.Keywords: CNS infections, mNGS, CSF, conventional microbiological tests, CMT…”
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Health-related quality of life in populations with diabetes, prediabetes, and normal glycemic levels in Guangzhou, China: a cross-sectional study by Meichen Li, Na Liu, Guli Jiang, Hongli Zeng, Jianwen Guo, Darong Wu, Darong Wu, Hui Zhou, Zehuai Wen, Zehuai Wen, Li Zhou, Li Zhou

“…These findings emphasize the clinical necessity for implementing targeted interventions to optimize HRQoL outcomes in these high-risk subgroups, which aligns with the fundamental objectives of contemporary diabetes management frameworks.Clinical trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05315895.…”
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Carbon Sink Capacity Assessment of Marine Shellfish and Macroalgae in Dalian in 2022 by Kaijia REN, Hongxia MING, Jihong ZHANG, Jie SU, Jingfeng FAN

“…The aquaculture of scallops, Undaria pinnatifida, and mussels holds the leading position in China, and the production scale and output of scallops and U. pinnatifida account for more than 95% of the total output from the country. …”
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Integrated Analysis Reveals Genetic Basis of Growth Curve Parameters in an F₂ Designed Pig Population Based on Genome and Transcriptome Data by Zhaoxuan Che, Jiakun Qiao, Fangjun Xu, Xinyun Li, Yunxia Zhao, Mengjin Zhu

“…Appropriate growth curves can reflect more sophisticated growth patterns of animals than body weight, and thus, the identification of genes and variants related to the growth curve parameter traits contributes to revealing the fine growth and development characteristics of livestock. …”
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Application of Kansei Engineering in Various Train Compartment Designs to Determine the User's Affective Response by Dinda Karina Yohanny, Lu'Lu' Purwaningrum, Ambar Mulyono

“…Lack of study of design based on visual appearance, research on user preferences, and more scientific evaluation of design is needed. Therefore, this study aims to translate the user's affective response into the interior design specifications of train compartments with the Kansei Engineering method. …”
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