What Is the Impact of Antibiotic Resistance Determinants on the Bacterial Death Rate? by Bruno T. S. Luz, João S. Rebelo, Francisca Monteiro, Francisco Dionisio

“…This study examined how resistance determinants affect death rates during both phases. <b>Methods:</b> We analyzed the death rates of ampicillin-exposed <i>Escherichia coli</i> populations of strains sensitive to ampicillin but resistant to nalidixic acid, rifampicin, or both, and bacteria carrying the conjugative plasmids RN3 or R702. …”
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How can grain price support policies enhance stable and increased wheat production? A risk aversion and cost saving perspective by Sisi Chen, Guangsi Li, Guangsi Li

“…Mechanism analysis suggests that the policy effectively incentivizes wheat production by stabilizing market price fluctuations, ensuring stable farmer income, and reducing overall production costs.DiscussionBased on the above findings, it is recommended that, while continuing to implement the price support policy, more targeted policy adjustments be made to reflect the specific characteristics of different regions. Additionally, strengthening agricultural infrastructure, establishing diversified income subsidy mechanisms for farmers, and optimizing production input structures are essential for enhancing the long-term effectiveness and sustainability of the policy. …”
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Spinal Cord Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury-Related Pain: A Pilot Study by Alexander Alamri, Meredith MacDonald, Alaa Al-Mohammad, Lucia Ricciardi, Michael G. Hart, Erlick A. Pereira

“…This study aims to assess the efficacy of SCS in alleviating SCI-related pain and improving patients’ quality of life, filling a gap in the existing literature. Methods: This cohort study included 15 adult patients with traumatic and non-traumatic SCIs, treated between 2016 and 2022. …”
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Effects of melatonin on in vitro oocyte maturation and embryo development in pigs by Laura Andrea Blancas-Alvarez, Alma Lilia Alvarez-Guerrero, Alicia Alcantar-Rodriguez, Alfredo Medrano

“…Materials and Methods: Ovaries were obtained from prepubertal gilts at a local slaughterhouse. …”
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Interactions of tree size, competition, and tree species drive carbon accumulation in subtropical mixed forests: A case study of the coniferous-broadleaved mixed forest in Tianmu M... by Xiaowen Dou, Mengping Tang

“…This research utilized 15 years (2006–2021) of fixed plot data from the coniferous-broadleaved mixed forest in the Tianmu Mountain National Nature Reserve, Zhejiang. Various analytical methods including correlation analysis, path analysis, difference analysis, mediation analysis, moderated mediation effect analysis, and hierarchical regression were employed to comprehensively investigate the factors influencing carbon increment in relation to tree size metrics (diameter at breast height (DBH), crown width (CW), and tree height (HT)), competition, and tree species within the forest ecosystem. …”
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Mechanisms of Secondary Neuronal Damage in Severe Brain Injury (Part 1) by N. B. Karmen, V. V. Moroz, E. I. Mayevsky

“…Objective: to improve the results of treatment in victims with acute heart failure complicating severe concomitant injury, by optimizing inotropic support and to evaluate the efficiency and safety of combined use of drugs with a different mechanism of positive inotropic action. …”
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VHR Multispectral Satellite Image Classification with Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks for Urban Applications by M. Fawzy, M. Fawzy, Á. Barsi

“…Additionally, KAN is benchmarked against other methods like traditional Shallow Neural Networks (SNNs). …”
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Classificação numérica e modelo digital de elevação na caracterização espacial de atributos dos solos Numerical classification and digital elevation model to spatial characterizati... by João F. da Silva Júnior, Diego S. Siqueira, José Marques Júnior, Gener T. Pereira

“…These quantitative methods showed that the landforms conditioned the spatial pattern of soil attributes.…”
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Predicting Mortality in Low-Income Country ICUs: The Rwanda Mortality Probability Model (R-MPM). by Elisabeth D Riviello, Willy Kiviri, Robert A Fowler, Ariel Mueller, Victor Novack, Valerie M Banner-Goodspeed, Julia L Weinkauf, Daniel S Talmor, Theogene Twagirumugabe

“…We sought to validate the Mortality Probability Admission Model, version III (MPM0-III) in two public ICUs in Rwanda and to develop a new Rwanda Mortality Probability Model (R-MPM) for use in low-income countries.<h4>Methods</h4>We prospectively collected data on all adult patients admitted to Rwanda's two public ICUs between August 19, 2013 and October 6, 2014. …”
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Abstract 244: Effect of Actuation Frequency on Clot Integration with the Tigertriever Device: An In Vitro Study by Nakisa Dashti, Megha Gopal, Rowan J Serna, David Fiorella, Chander Sadasivan

“…We conducted a benchtop study to evaluate the effect of actuation frequency on clot integration within the stent. Methods A Tigertriever 17 device was deployed within a biological thrombus analog (2.5 cm length) placed in a straight silicone tube (2.4 mm diameter). …”
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CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC VALUE OF YKL-40 AND NGAL IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE by Valeriy Kuznetsov, Yana Kozlova, Alexey Sobolev, Ekaterina Frolova, Alexandra Uchevatkina, Olga Secretareva, Natalya Vasilieva

“…To evaluate the levels of YKL-40 and NGAL in serum and induced sputum and to determine their significance as markers of inflammation in patients with COPD. Materials and Methods. The study included 50 patients with COPD, 60 patients with asthma. …”
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Early Concepts in CT Image-Guided Robotic Vascular Surgery: The Displacement of Retroperitoneal Structures During Simulated Procedures in a Cadaveric Model by Balazs C. Lengyel, Ponraj Chinnadurai, Rebecca G. Barnes, Charudatta S. Bavare, Alan B. Lumsden

“…We aimed to study the displacement of retroperitoneal organs and vasculature due to factors such as increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) due to CO₂ insufflation and patient positioning (PP) using intraoperative CT imaging in a cadaveric model. Methods: A thawed, fresh-frozen human cadaveric model was positioned according to simulated procedural workflows. …”
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Assessment of ambulance interventions; proposal of a performance measurement framework for healthcare improvement in EMS response to patient collapse by Kamran Idris, Zainab Mubeen, Zeeshan Noor Shaikh, Aswad Latif, Shaheryar Hasan, Arshia Khan

“…In this paper, we propose a tailored framework to supplement the performance measurement and healthcare improvement, primarily to monitor the quality of EMS operations and personnel for ambulance transfers, which results in patient collapses in ambulances. Methods We developed a Performance Measurement Framework (PMF) based on three essential domains– Structure/System, Process, and Outcome. …”
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Pregnancy outcomes in connective tissue diseases: a 30-year study of 465 cases from a single-center Spanish registry with insights on hydroxychloroquine use by Cristiana Sieiro Santos, José Ordás Martínez, Clara Moriano Morales, Carolina Alvarez Castro, Elvira Díez Álvarez

“…Objectives: This study aimed to assess pregnancy outcomes in patients with CTDs, identify factors associated with adverse outcomes, and evaluate the protective effects of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) treatment. Methods: A study covering the period from 1990 to 2022 was conducted. …”
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Prediction equation for hardness in heat-affected zone of X80 pipeline welds and its application by Qingmei JIANG, Liyang DENG, Hao WANG, Xiaoqiang ZHANG, Ying ZHEN, Dongdong REN

“…To enhance pipeline safety and mitigate the risk of failure, it is essential to accurately predict the hardness in the HAZ of girth welds. MethodsThrough thermal simulation experiments and hardness testing, a comprehensive hardness database was established for thermal simulation specimens and the HAZ of full-sized girth welds. …”
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Impact of bonding protocols and physical-mechanical properties of composite on durability and failure rate of fixed orthodontic retainers: a systematic review of laboratory studies by Maciej Jedliński, Marta Mazur, Claudia Salerno, Katarzyna Grocholewicz, Joanna Janiszewska-Olszowska

“…The aim of the systematic review is to evaluate and summarize the available evidence on composite materials used for fixed orthodontic retention bonding, particularly in relation to their shear bond strength, wear resistance, microleakage, and adhesive stability within different bonding protocols. Materials and methods A comprehensive search was conducted across five databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and EBSCO Dentistry & Oral Sciences Source. …”
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External Validation of a Predictive Model for Thyroid Cancer Risk with Decision Curve Analysis by Juan Jesús Fernández Alba, Florentino Carral, Carmen Ayala Ortega, Jose Diego Santotoribio, María Castillo Lara, Carmen González Macías

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: The external validation of our predictive model demonstrates its robustness and generalizability across different populations and clinical settings. The integration of advanced diagnostic tools, such as AI and ML models, improves the accuracy in distinguishing between benign and malignant nodules, thereby optimizing treatment strategies and minimizing invasive procedures. …”
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The clinical and laboratory characteristics of infectious mononucleosis caused by the Epstein-Barr virus type 1 in hospitalized children by M. I. Popkova, O. V. Utkin, E. A. Soboleva, E. N. Filatova, D. A. Bryzgalova, N. A. Sakharnov

“…The aim of the study was to provide clinical and laboratory characteristics of infectious mononucleosis caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) genotype 1 in hospitalized children.  Materials and methods. The material of the study was blood leukocytes and saliva of children aged 1-17 years, hospitalized with a diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis caused by EBV (n=67). …”
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Machine Learning in the Management of Patients Undergoing Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Scoping Review by Aijing Luo, Wei Chen, Hongtao Zhu, Wenzhao Xie, Xi Chen, Zhenjiang Liu, Zirui Xin

“… BackgroundAlthough catheter ablation (CA) is currently the most effective clinical treatment for atrial fibrillation, its variable therapeutic effects among different patients present numerous problems. Machine learning (ML) shows promising potential in optimizing the management and clinical outcomes of patients undergoing atrial fibrillation CA (AFCA). …”
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Effect of preparation process on purity of tricalcium aluminate by Simona Ravaszová, Karel Dvořák, Andrea Jančíková

“…This multifaceted exploration enhances our understanding of clinker mineral synthesis, offering insights into optimizing purity based on grinding methods, sintering temperatures, and the impact of minor contaminants. …”
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