Research on horizontal multi-step cavity construction for salt cavern gas storage based on experiments by Jiasong CHEN, Xuefeng BAI, Guijiu WANG, Lianbin ZHAO, Jun LU, Lilin FAN, Haosheng LIU, Luokun XIAO

“…In this context, the application of horizontal multi-step cavity-building technology for salt cavern gas storage can enhance the construction of salt cavities with expanded volumes in salt rock strata of limited thickness. MethodsThis study explored the influence of key parameters on the final shapes of cavities created through the horizontal multi-step cavity-building approach and analyzed both the cavity shape and the construction process from an engineering perspective, thus presenting recommended values for these key parameters. …”
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Food sweeteners: Angels or clowns for human health? by Qiao-Yun Hong, Yan Huang, Jie Yang, Long-Teng Su, Zhao-Ri Dai, Cheng-Fei Zhao

“…This review systematically examines relevant literature from the past three decades, employing evidence-based medicine methods for screening and meta-analysis, aiming to comprehensively assess the potential effects of sweeteners on human metabolic indicators (including blood glucose homeostasis and body fat composition) and cancer risk. …”
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Machine learning applications in the analysis of sedentary behavior and associated health risks by Ayat S Hammad, Ayat S Hammad, Ali Tajammul, Ismail Dergaa, Ismail Dergaa, Ismail Dergaa, Maha Al-Asmakh, Maha Al-Asmakh

“…ML offers powerful tools for analyzing large datasets and identifying trends in physical activity and inactivity, generating insights that can support effective interventions.ObjectivesThis review aims to: (i) examine the role of ML in analyzing sedentary patterns, (ii) explore how different ML techniques can be optimized to improve the accuracy of predicting sedentary behavior, and (iii) assess strategies to enhance the effectiveness of ML algorithms.MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed and Scopus, targeting peer-reviewed articles published between 2004 and 2024. …”
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Role of hydrops MRI in differentiating between Menière’s disease and vestibular migraine: a prospective study by Anja Bernaerts, Morgana Sluydts, Vincent Liégeois, Catherine Blaivie, Floris L. Wuyts, Floris L. Wuyts, Joost van Dinther, Andrzej Zarowski, Filip Deckers, Bert De Foer

“…ObjectiveWe investigated the effectiveness of delayed post-gadolinium (Gd) three-dimensional (3D) sampling perfection with application-optimized contrasts using different flip angle evolution (SPACE) fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) sequence to differentiate between Menière’s disease (MD) and vestibular migraine (VM) in a prospective study.MethodsA total of 31 patients—15 with MD (10 with definite MD and 5 with probable MD) and 16 with VM (9 with definite VM, 7 with probable VM)—were prospectively enrolled between January 2019 and December 2022. …”
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The Effectiveness and Complication Rate of Resorbable Biopolymers in Oral Surgery: A Systematic Review by Riccardo Fabozzi, Francesco Bianchetti, Domenico Baldi, Catherine Yumang Sanchez, Francesco Bagnasco, Nicola De Angelis

“…These findings highlight the need for further well-powered clinical trials to establish standardized guidelines for their safe and effective use. <b>Methods</b>: A systematic review protocol was registered with the PROSPERO database and developed in alignment with PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Leveraging AI to Drive Timely Improvements in Patient Experience Feedback: Algorithm Validation by Mustafa Khanbhai, Catalina Carenzo, Sarindi Aryasinghe, David Manton, Erik Mayer

“…ObjectiveLeveraging machine learning and natural language processing, this study explores the utility of a supervised algorithm to systematically test and refine the algorithm’s cross-contextual performance in diverse health care settings, addressing variations in population characteristics, geographical locations, and care settings, ultimately driving improvements based on patient feedback. MethodsThe text analytics algorithm initially developed in a large acute trust in London was further tested in 9 health care organizations with diverse care settings across England. …”
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18F-FDG PET/CT-based deep learning models and a clinical-metabolic nomogram for predicting high-grade patterns in lung adenocarcinoma by Yue Guo, Xibin Jia, Chuanxu Yang, Chao Fan, Hui Zhu, Xu Chen, Fugeng Liu

“…Abstract Background To develop and validate deep learning (DL) and traditional clinical-metabolic (CM) models based on 18 F-FDG PET/CT images for noninvasively predicting high-grade patterns (HGPs) of invasive lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). Methods A total of 303 patients with invasive LUAD were enrolled in this retrospective study; these patients were randomly divided into training, validation and test sets at a ratio of 7:1:2. …”
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Hispanic Patients Undergoing Spinal Fusion for Neuromuscular Scoliosis Sustain Health Inequalities by Armando S. Martinez, David Momtaz, Travis Kotzur, Alexandra McLennan, Abdullah Ghali, Farhan Ahmad, Ebubechi Adindu, Alan C. Santiago-Rodriquez, Ali Seifi, Brian Smith

“…Introduction: Pre- and postoperative optimization remains a complex process impacted by various demographic factors. …”
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Passive Heat Stimuli as a Systemic Training in Elite Endurance Athletes: A New Strategy to Promote Greater Metabolic Flexibility by Sergi Cinca-Morros, Martin Burtscher, Fernando Benito-Lopez, Jesús Álvarez-Herms

“…However, individual changes could be correlated with endurance performance and optimizing individualization. Heat stimuli promote different physiological responses in terms of cardiac function, oxygen kinetics and substrate mobilization, albeit to a lesser extent than exercise. …”
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Treatment decisions and surgery variables are predictors of better physical function after total hip and knee arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study by Janis Nikkhah, Lukas Schöner, Carlos J. Marques, Christoph M. Pros, Reinhard Busse

“…This will face the healthcare systems with new challenges. To find ways that optimize the utilization of the limited resources, it is important to understand which factors influence the outcomes at different points along the treatment pathway. …”
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Latent profiles of job embeddedness and their predictors among specialist nurses in China by Yuting Fan, Jijun Wu, Yuxin Li, Xiaoli Zhong, Cui Chen, Jiquan Zhang, Lin He

“…Nursing managers should develop targeted intervention strategies based on the characteristics of different job embeddedness types of specialist nurses, such as optimizing human resource allocation and strengthening positive publicity for specialist nurses to stimulate a sense of professional mission among specialist nurses, which will enhance job embeddedness and reduce the turnover rate of specialist nurses.…”
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Exploring the Learning Needs for Discharge Planning Among Postoperative Orthopedic Patients: A Scoping&amp;nbsp;Review by Rahayu U, Ibrahim K, Herman H

“…Effective discharge planning is essential to prevent complications and improve self-care, but further exploration of patients’ learning needs is needed to better tailor educational interventions.Purpose: This scoping review aimed to explore and categorize the learning needs of postoperative orthopaedic patients to optimize discharge education and transitional care.Methods: A literature search was conducted across five major databases: PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, EBSCOhost, Taylor &amp; Francis, and also search engine is Google Scholar. …”
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Oral health-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviors (KAB) of dental students: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaochen Jiang, Fei Wang, Weifeng Wang, Wenjuan Cao, Xueling Qiu, Chenxi Sun, Fan Sun, Lu Tang

“…The aim of this study is to integrate the oral health-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors (KAB) of dental students, and provide reference for optimizing oral health education strategies. Methods Pubmed, Web of science, EMBASE, SCOPUS, Cochrane library and CINAHL databases were retrieved on September 15, 2024. …”
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Fluoride Release from Pediatric Dental Restorative Materials: A Laboratory Investigation by Angelo Aliberti, Roberta Gasparro, Maria Triassi, Mirko Piscopo, Pietro Ausiello, João Paulo Mendes Tribst

“…The objective of this study was to examine fluoride release from three pediatric dental restorative materials—<i>Riva Light Cure HV</i>, <i>Fuji IX GP Fast</i>, and the <i>Cention Forte Filling Material</i>—under different pH and temperature conditions. <b>Methods</b>: Specimens (10 mm diameter and 2 mm thickness; n = 3 for each material) were prepared according to the manufacturers’ instructions; immersed in buffer solutions at pH 4.8, 6.8, and 8.8; and stored at 37 °C and 44 °C. …”
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Study on the horizontal bearing mechanism of stepped variable cross-section piles by ZHANG Jianwei, YANG Sen, YU Lu, HE Shanlin, ZHANG Yan

“…Indoor and numerical simulation experiments were conducted.MethodsHorizontal loading tests were performed on rigid and elastic stepped variable cross-section piles as well as constant cross-section piles. …”
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Feasibility and Mechanical Strength Evaluation of New Customized Implants for Tibial Plateau Fractures Fixation by Meng Li, Mengmeng Hu, Xiaomeng Ren, Yi Gao, Longbo Du, Yu Jiang, Wei Zhang

“…Methods A retrospective was conducted. From May 1, 2023, to June 1, 2023, 10 patients with TPFs were treated at our hospital using various new internal fixation systems combined with customized technology. …”
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Value-based evaluation of gestational diabetes mellitus care pathway redesign by using cost and outcome data by Maud van den Berg, Julia Spaan, Jacoba van der Kooy, Monique Klerkx, Charlotte Krol, Arie Franx, Kees T.B. Ahaus, Hilco J. van Elten

“…This study was conducted to perform a value-based evaluation of GDM care pathway redesign by using cost- and outcome data. Methods This study was designed as a single center, prospective, observational cohort study. …”
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Understanding External Peak Demands in Elite vs. Non-Elite Male Basketball Players by Yoel Antoranz, Enrique Alonso-Pérez-Chao, Carlos Mª Tejero-González, Hugo Salazar, Juan del Campo-Vecino, Sergio L. Jiménez-Sáiz

“…Background: Understanding the physical demands of basketball at different competitive levels is essential for optimizing training and performance. …”
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Evaluating the impact of an oral nutrition supplement on biochemical profile, growth, and body composition in Indian children: an in-silico study by Sahana Sringari, Surabhi Vijaykumar, Manali Sherkane, Megha Venkatesh, Suranjana Gupta, Karan Lomore, K. V. Venkatesh, K. V. Venkatesh

“…Validated, population-level predictive platforms optimize dosing and intervention strategies, facilitating the development of targeted nutritional approaches that enhance growth outcomes in children.ObjectiveThis study aims to assess the impact of an oral nutrition supplement (ONS) intervention on biochemical and growth parameters of Indian children using an in-silico intervention approach.MethodsAn energetics-based modeling framework was developed to simulate the growth trajectories of children aged 6–16 years, integrating national datasets for Indian children. …”
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Artificial intelligence tools for engagement prediction in neuromotor disorder patients during rehabilitation by Simone Costantini, Anna Falivene, Mattia Chiappini, Giorgia Malerba, Carla Dei, Silvia Bellazzecca, Fabio A. Storm, Giuseppe Andreoni, Emilia Ambrosini, Emilia Biffi

“…Performance outcomes of five different AI classifiers were compared for both classification targets. …”
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