Investigation of the Usefulness of HALP Score in Predicting Short-Term Mortality in Patients with Acute Decompensated Heart Failure in a Coronary Care Unit by Rustem Yilmaz, Kenan Toprak, Mustafa Yilmaz, Ahmet Karagoz, Ersoy Öz

“…This study aimed to investigate the prognostic utility of the HALP score and hematological parameters in predicting short-term mortality among ADHF patients admitted to the coronary care unit (CCU). <i>Methods:</i> This investigation adopts a retrospective observational design, encompassing a cohort of patients with ADHF who were followed in the CCU at our medical institution between January 2019 and April 2024. …”
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Caseinate–Carboxymethyl Chitosan Composite Edible Coating with Soybean Oil for Extending the Shelf Life of Blueberry Fruit by Amal M. A. Mohamed, Hosahalli S. Ramaswamy

“…Further research could explore the optimization of coating formulations and application methods to enhance their effectiveness in preserving fruit quality during storage.…”
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The effect of probiotics on weight management in patients with severe obesity undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shi Wang, Weibing Wu, Zhengwei Chen, Chaobo Xu, Kai Zhang, Xiaoya Xu

“…This meta-analysis evaluates the effect of probiotics supplementation on weight management in patients following MBS.Methods A comprehensive search strategy was executed across four databases (PubMed, Embase, Scopus and Cochrane Library) from inception to April 10th, 2025. …”
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Network pattern and risk characteristics of global cobalt material trade from the perspective of industry chain by LI Haoran, XU Wenjie, JI Qiang, SUN Xiaolei

“…Systematically identifying cobalt trade patterns and their evolving risks is crucial for maintaining the stability of industry chains and optimizing resource security policies. [Methods] Focusing on cobalt material trade, this study selected 29 cobalt products across four stages of the industry chain—mining, production, manufacturing, and waste management—to construct a global cobalt material trade network. …”
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Predictors of frequency of CF care in the US Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry. by Alexandra C Hinton, Edmund H Sears, Jonathan B Zuckerman, Sara Lopez-Pintado

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To determine sociodemographic and disease-related factors predictive of visit frequency in pwCF and to assess how these effects vary across the lifespan.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted an observational cohort study using data from 2004-2016 for pwCF aged 6-60 years in the US Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry. …”
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Evolution of Vegetation Landscape Pattern Dynamics in Ejina Delta, Northwest China—Before and After Ecological Water Diversion by Jingru Dong, Chaoyang Du, Jingjie Yu

“…Based on Landsat remote sensing images (1990–2020), runoff data, and vegetation landscape surveys, this study investigated the evolutionary patterns and driving mechanisms of vegetation degradation and restoration processes using Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), landscape metrics, and Land Use Transition Matrix (LUTM) methods. …”
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Prevalence of lower extremity edema following inguinal lymphadenectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Brett A. Hahn, Milan C. Richir, Arjen J. Witkamp, Tim de Jong, David D. Krijgh

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis provides a comprehensive overview of literature on the reported prevalence of LEL in patients undergoing inguinal lymphadenectomy. Methods: From Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science databases, 23 studies were identified that met the inclusion criteria. …”
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Efficacy of Biologic Therapies in the Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease by Mainak Roy, Madhan Jeyaraman, Naveen Jeyaraman, Arpit Sahu, Sanjeevi Bharadwaj, Abhijith K Jayan

“…Biologic therapies such as stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections offer potential alternatives by aiming to promote disc regeneration and alleviate symptoms. Materials and Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to evaluate the efficacy of biologic therapies compared to conventional treatments for DDD. …”
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A TARGET database-driven nomogram for pediatric osteosarcoma prognosis by Jianfeng Li, Jiayi Li, Jianjun Wang, Bingquan Li

“…Abstract Objective To analyze risk factors for pediatric osteosarcoma and to construct and evaluate a risk prediction model for pediatric osteosarcoma. Methods We retrospectively analyzed data from patients diagnosed with osteosarcoma between 2000 and 2013 (n = 129) from the TARGET database. …”
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Influencing factors of suicide in hospitalized patients with mental disorders: a retrospective study using medical malpractice cases in China by Qiang Wang, Daming Sun, Guangjian Li, Lin Li, Hongyan Li, Yajun Xu

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to reveal the suicide risk factors in specific situations of medical malpractice.MethodsWe conducted a systematic analysis using the medical malpractice case data from the judgment search system on China Judgments Online, covering the years 2012 to 2022. …”
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Enhancing multi-skill development in 6-7-year-olds through the “Crocodile River,” “Socorro,” and “Meo Duoi Chuot” games in the kids’ athletics level 1 program by Ipa Sari Kardi, Ansar CS, Ibrahim, Alimuddin, Yahya Eko Nopiyanto

“…Research Objectives: This study aimed to improve the multi-skill development of 6-7-year-old elementary school students through the implementation of the Kids’ Athletics Level 1 program, incorporating locally adapted games such as “Crocodile River,” “Socorro,” and “Meo Duoi Chuot.” Methods: A quasi-experimental design using a one-group pretest-posttest approach was employed. …”
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Analysis of Sirolimus Blood Concentration and Influencing Factors in Pediatric Patients: Implications for Individualized Drug Therapy by Xiaolin Xu, Xueting Mao, Bo Liu, Yixin Sun, Xiaoling Cheng, Xiaoling Wang, Huawei Mao

“…Abstract Background and Objective The purpose of this study is to investigate the status of blood concentration of sirolimus (SRL), explore the factors influencing SRL drug blood concentration, and provide guidance for the appropriate utilization of clinical medications. Methods A single-center retrospective cohort study encompassed 1535 blood drug concentration observations obtained from 249 children from August 2018 to June 2023. …”
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The influence of college students’ psychological resilience on problem solving: based on eye tracking technology by Zhenguo Xu, Zhenguo Xu, Wenxiu Du, Wenxiu Du, Huaiyan Zhao, Huaiyan Zhao, Qing Liu, Wanli Xie, Wanli Xie

“…IntroductionThe digital intelligence era has put forward new requirements for cultivating innovative talent, and problem solving ability is one of the key abilities for the cultivation of innovative talents.MethodsUsing eye tracking technology, this study explored the impact of college students’ psychological resilience on problem solving. …”
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Olive growing in the Sorrento Peninsula: Operative, economic, and environmental evaluation trough LCA of mechanical harvesting by Maura Sannino, Salvatore Faugno, Guglielmo Maresca, Alessandro Suardi, Teresa Panico, Fiorentino Costanza

“…Thus, their applications are helpful, but morphological or agronomic boundaries may affect their effectiveness in other areas. Among aided methods, Harvesting technique 1 overcame Harvesting technique 3 in any aspect (91.01 kg h−1 vs 76.13 kg h−1: 1822.09 € ha−1 vs 2793.80 € ha−1; 33.01 kg CO2 eq vs 127.21 kg CO2 eq); the absence of diesel inputs in harvesting technique 1 and its superior work capacity explain the environmental impact differences. …”
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Mass screening for CD36 antigen expression and analysis of negative donor structure and supply capacity by XU Yunping, XIONG Tangrui, YANG Fan, XIA Wenxia, LI Ximiao, CHE Huatao, LI Zhilei

“…[Objective] To establish a database of CD36 antigen-negative donors through large-scale screening of apheresis platelet donors in Shenzhen for CD36 deficiency subtypes and blood group distribution, and to assess clinical demand and blood supply capacity through a retrospective analysis of the apheresis platelet donation volumes from 2019 to 2023. [Methods] Flow cytometry with fluorescent CD36 monoclonal antibodies was employed to screen platelet/monocyte CD36 deficiency (Type I and Ⅱ), and statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS software (version 27.0). …”
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Watkins wheat landraces decode nitrogen-driven biomass trade-offs: GWAS exposes root-shoot dialectics and elite landraces for resilient agriculture by Abdul Waheed, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Zareen Sarfraz, Junliang Hou, Yanping Wei, Bo Song, Shifeng Cheng

“…This study aimed to dissect the molecular and physiological foundations of nitrogen-driven resilience in wheat, leveraging the genetically diverse Watkins wheat landraces as a source of adaptive alleles.MethodsA total of 308 Watkins wheat landraces were phenotyped under low nitrogen (LN) and normal nitrogen (NN) conditions to assess root-shoot allocation strategies. …”
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Trajectory-based analysis of early mechanical ventilation PEEP levels and physiological parameter trajectories in ARDS patients and their association with the occurrence of gastroi... by Shi-Tao Huang, Kai-Hua Yu, Xiong-Bin Ma, Yi-Bo Sun, Zhong-Ya Huang, Di Chen, Hong-Lei Li, Li-Ping Liu

“…This study investigates the association between early mechanical ventilation parameter trajectories and the occurrence of GI events in ARDS patients. Methods A retrospective cohort study using the MIMIC-IV database employed group-based trajectory modeling (GBTM) to identify trajectory patterns during early mechanical ventilation in ARDS patients. …”
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Treatment outcomes and considerations for topical immunotherapy in patients with alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis by Taiyo Hitaka, Sanehito Haruyama, Shun Ohmori, Natsuko Saito-Sasaki, Etsuko Okada, Motonobu Nakamura, Yu Sawada

“…Topical immunotherapy with squaric acid dibutylester (SADBE) and diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) is widely used but has variable efficacy.ObjectivesTo evaluate the efficacy of topical immunotherapy in severe AA, identify factors influencing outcomes, and assess adjunctive antihistamine therapy.MethodsA retrospective analysis of 106 severe AA cases (26 AT, 80 AU) among 1,098 patients diagnosed between 2007 and 2016. …”
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Adaptive Multitask Neural Network for High-Fidelity Wake Flow Modeling of Wind Farms by Dichang Zhang, Christian Santoni, Zexia Zhang, Dimitris Samaras, Ali Khosronejad

“…Wind turbine wake modeling is critical for the design and optimization of wind farms. Traditional methods often struggle with the trade-off between accuracy and computational cost. …”
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Identification of a novel chemotherapy benefit index for patients with advanced ovarian cancer based on Bayesian network analysis. by Shuxiao Ma, Lu Zhou, Yi Liu, Hui Jie, Min Yi, Chenglin Guo, Jiandong Mei, Chuan Li, Lei Zhu, Senyi Deng

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Based on The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) transcriptome data, we conducted correlation and Bayesian network analyses to identify key genes strongly associated with chemotherapy prognosis. …”
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