A Robust Cross-Platform Solution With the Sense2Quit System to Enhance Smoking Gesture Recognition: Model Development and Validation Study by Anarghya Das, Juntao Feng, Maeve Brin, Patricia Cioe, Rebecca Schnall, Ming-Chun Huang, Wenyao Xu

“…MethodsThis study introduces the confounding resilient smoking model, specifically trained to distinguish smoking gestures from similar hand-to-mouth activities used by the Sense2Quit system. …”
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Urban Hierarchy Migration Model and Impact Mechanism of Graduates Admitted to the Guangdong Provincial Civil Service Examination by Wu Jinghao, Liu Ye, Tang Honglin

“…Based on recruitment data from the 2023 Guangdong Provincial Civil Service Examination, this study employs spatial statistical methods and Multivariate Logistic Regression analysis to examine the urban hierarchy migration model of newly graduated students admitted to civil service positions and its influencing factors. …”
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Comparative Efficacy of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Therapeutic Vaccines in Solid Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Rasha Babiker, Adil Farooq Wali, Mohamed El-Tanani, Syed Arman Rabbani, Imran Rangraze, Shakta Mani Satyam, Mohamed Anas Patni, Yahia El-Tanani

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of ICIs and therapeutic vaccines in improving OS in patients with solid tumors. <b>Methods</b>: A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Clinical Trials.gov for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2024. …”
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Efficacy and safety of SGLT2 inhibitors in acute heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Ali Ibrahim Rahil, Tirth Bhavsar, Romman Fatima, Aparajitha Rajkumar, Joy Kumar, Hanif Al Majidan, Namrata Gajjala, Wodwentzky Lefranc, Fnu Deeksha, Harshitha Lingegowda, Muhammad Ehsan, Wajeeh Ur Rehman, Hasan Ahmad, Raheel Ahmed

“…We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors administered within the first five days of hospitalization for AHF.MethodsWe utilized various electronic resources such as MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library to retrieve relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs). …”
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Selective Versus Non-Selective Thoracic Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Lenke 1B/1C Curves: Multi-Center Clinical and Radiographic Analysis at 2-Year Follow-Up by Yoshinari Miyaoka, Masashi Uehara, Tomohiro Banno, Shoji Seki, Tetsuro Ohba, Hiroki Oba, Shota Ikegami, Terue Hatakenaka, Daisuke Kurogochi, Takuma Fukuzawa, Tetsuhiko Mimura, Shinji Sasao, Hirotaka Haro, Yoshiharu Kawaguchi, Yukihiro Matsuyama, Jun Takahashi

“…Although STF is considered an attractive option for patients with a compensatory lumbar curve, direct clinical comparisons between STF and non-STF remain limited. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: AIS patients (≥2 years follow-up) undergoing posterior spinal fusion were divided into STF (57 cases) and non-STF (21 cases) groups. …”
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Enteritisin Apostichopus japonicus in Cage Culture Areas in the Fujian Dongwuyang Bay: Pathogenic Characteristics and Bacterial Community Structure by Jinjin WANG, Yingeng WANG, Bin LI, Xiaojun RONG, Meijie LIAO, Jianlong GE, Qiang HUANG, Lu WANG, Guojun SHI

“…Healthy and diseased gut microbiotas differed significantly in terms of high abundance OTU. …”
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Comparison of intraoperative and postoperative outcomes between open, wiltse, and percutaneous approach to traumatic thoracolumbar spine fractures without neurological injury: A sy... by Abdulrahman O. Al-Naseem, MB ChB (Hons), MSc, Yusuf Mehkri, MD, Sachiv Chakravarti, MD, Eli Johnson, MD, Margot Kelly-Hedrick, MD, Cathleen Kuo, MD, Melissa Erickson, MD, MBA, Khoi D. Than, MD, Brett Rocos, MD, BSc (Hons), MB, ChB, Deb Bhowmick, MD, Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD, Norah Foster, MD, Ali Baaj, MD, Nader Dahdaleh, MD, C. Rory Goodwin, MD, PhD, Theresa L. Williamson, MD, Yi Lu, MD, PhD, Muhammad M. Abd-El-Barr, MD, PhD

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to compare perioperative outcomes between these approaches. Methods: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched for all relevant observational comparative studies. …”
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U-Pb age characteristics of detrital zircon and provenance analysis of a Middle Miocene submarine fan in the Qiongdongnan Basin by Shengli GONG, Zhuoyu YAN, Baiqiang LI, Tongyao ZHANG, Turong WU, Junfeng PENG, Lei ZHENG, Dongfeng ZHANG, Xiangsheng HUANG, Chengfei LUO, Ren WANG

“…Provenance analysis will be important for the optimization of natural gas exploration in this area. …”
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Bimodal onset and pan-cancer uniformity of immune-mediated liver injury: a retrospective cohort study by Jiaojiao Song, Jiaojiao Song, Biying Xu, Biying Xu, Lan Yu, Haiwei Fu, Binliang Wang, Mo Zhou, Yumin Hu, Yang Xia

“…The study aims to characterize the clinical heterogeneity, temporal dynamics, and immunological drivers of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor-associated IMLI and optimize surveillance and management strategies.MethodsWe retrospectively recruited 373 IMLI patients. …”
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Human studies of the efficacy and safety of stem cells in the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Seyed Danial Alizadeh, Shima Jahani, Mohammad Rezaei Zadeh Rukerd, Reza Tabrizi, Rasoul Masoomi, Seyedeh Zahra Banihashemian, Mahgol Sadat Hassan Zadeh Tabatabaei, Zahra Ghodsi, Ahmad Pour-Rashidi, James Harrop, Vafa Rahimi-Movaghar

“…Abstract Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of stem cell therapy in human studies for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Methods A comprehensive literature review was performed across multiple databases, including Ovid MEDLINE ALL, Embase via Ovid SP, Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, and Cochrane CENTRAL, up to January 31, 2024. …”
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iTBS on RDLPFC improves performance of motor imagery: a brain-computer interface study combining EEG and fNIRS by Jialin Chen, Quan Liu, Gengbin Chen, Guiyuan Cai, Junbo Jiang, Xueru Yang, Chunqiu Tan, Cailin Zhang, Guangqing Xu, Yue Lan

“…This study aimed to enhance motor imagery ability and MI-BCI performance by modulating the excitability of the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (RDLPFC) through intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS), inducing neuroplastic changes. Methods Fifty-two healthy right-handed participants were randomly assigned to either the iTBS or sham group. …”
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Are protein substitutes available in Italy for infants with inherited metabolic diseases all the same? by Margherita Di Costanzo, Margherita Di Costanzo, Martina Tosi, Martina Tosi, Martina Muzi, Enrico Vito Buono, Valentina D’Onghia, Anna Munerati, Gabriele Tarditi, Simone Bruni, Elvira Verduci, Elvira Verduci, Giacomo Biasucci, Giacomo Biasucci

“…This study aims to examine and compare the nutritional composition of infant PSs (IPSs) available on the Italian market, focusing on macronutrients, micronutrients, and functional components.MethodsThe analysis targets products used in the dietary management of aminoacidopathies, organic acidemias, and urea cycle disorders during the first year of life. …”
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Effect of alfalfa hay quality in an alfalfa–maize diet on the digestion, metabolism, and growth rate of goats in the Longdong Loess Plateau by Yuhong Jiang, Jieyan Zhou, Xianjiang Chen, Ying Kang, Tianhai Yan, Fujiang Hou

“…Abstract Background To optimize animal production systems for future sustainability, research now focuses on improving feed quality to enhance livestock performance. …”
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Exploring research trends in cancer immunotherapy via single-cell technologies: a scientometric perspective by Zhongxun Li, Zhongxun Li, Qi Han, Qi Han, Zimu Huang, Sen Zhang, Huina Guo, Huina Guo, Hongliang Liu, Hongliang Liu, Hongliang Liu, Xiaoya Guan, Xiaoya Guan, Hairong Li, Chunming Zhang, Chunming Zhang, Chunming Zhang

“…IntroductionCancer immunotherapy has brought new therapeutic hopes for cancer patients, but it is complex in its mechanism of action, and there are significant individual differences, which restricts its wide use. As single-cell analysis technology develops rapidly, it provides an innovative research approach to investigate immunotherapy mechanisms, to identify potential biomarkers, and to optimize individualized treatment strategies.MethodsThe Core Collection of Web of Science (WOSCC) was used to retrieve and obtain relevant literature related to “application of single cell sequencing in cancer immunotherapy” since the establishment of the WOSCC. …”
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Role of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system gene polymorphisms in the development of diastolic dysfunction in female patients with hypertension by Mariya A. Grenaderova, Nadezhda V. Izmozherova, Elena V. Kudryavtseva, Muraz A. Shambatov, Danila L. Zornikov, Artem A. Popov, Anna A Vikhareva, Daniil O. Kornilov, Mikhail A. Tryapitsyn, Veronika M. Simarzina, Aleksey A. Bekhter

“…AIM: To assess the frequency of single-nucleotide polymorphisms in renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system genes and their contribution to the development of diastolic dysfunction. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 87 postmenopausal women aged 67 years (interquartile range, 65–70 years). …”
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Neuromotor functions across the lifespan: percentiles from 6 to 80 years by Tanja H. Kakebeeke, Tanja H. Kakebeeke, Jon Caflisch, Aziz Chaouch, Valentin Rousson, Flavia M. Wehrle, Flavia M. Wehrle, Flavia M. Wehrle, Oskar G. Jenni, Oskar G. Jenni, Oskar G. Jenni

“…AimTo investigate the dynamics of neuromotor functions from 6 to 80 years with the Zurich Neuromotor Assessment (ZNA) and to provide reference curves for clinical and research use.Materials and methodsNeuromotor data on 1620 individuals (828 females) measured with the ZNA and ZNA-2 between 1983 and 2023 were extracted from 11 studies, all performed at the same center in the region of Zurich, Switzerland. …”
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Effectiveness of Stress Shielding Prevention Using a Low Young’s Modulus Ti-33.6Nb-4Sn Stem: A 7-Year Follow-Up Study by Kazuyoshi Baba, Yu Mori, Hidetatsu Tanaka, Ryuichi Kanabuchi, Yasuaki Kuriyama, Hiroaki Kurishima, Kentaro Ito, Masayuki Kamimura, Daisuke Chiba, Toshimi Aizawa

“…This study aimed to evaluate the mid-term clinical and radiographic outcomes of the TNS stem, with a particular focus on its effectiveness in suppressing SS. Methods: A prospective clinical study was conducted involving 35 patients who underwent THA using the TNS stem, with a minimum follow-up of 7 years. …”
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Retrospective analysis of clinical and radiological outcomes of thoracolumbar vertebral fractures treated with monoplanar pedicle screws compared with fixed-axis and polyaxial scre... by Wei Duan, Xin Zhao, Le Chang, Le Chang, Zhen Sun, Kangwei Lai, Kangwei Lai, Jingchun Zhang, Jingchun Zhang, Buqi Tian, Buqi Tian, Zhengxu Ye

“…This study compares clinical and radiological outcomes of these screws.MethodsSeventy-five patients (2020–2024) with thoracolumbar fractures were divided into three groups: Group A (fixed-axis screws, n = 31), Group B (polyaxial screws, n = 19), and Group C (monoplanar screws, n = 25). …”
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Stand structure and plant diversity characteristics of typical artificial forests after natural recovery in the hilly region of central Hainan by Jianxing Wei, Jianxing Wei, Haihui Chen, Haihui Chen, Xuebiao Yu, Zhaobin Guo, Zhaobin Guo, Xuefeng Zhang, Leyu Tian, Leyu Tian, Shouqian Nong, Shouqian Nong

“…However, comprehensive analyses of community assembly in tropical artificial forests following long-term natural recovery and their divergence from zonal vegetation remain insufficient.MethodsIn this study, the stand structure and plant diversity were investigated in three typical tropical artificial forests (Acacia mangium, Hevea brasiliensis, and Eucalyptus) after 20 years of natural recovery, alongside 33-year-old natural secondary forests, in the Fengmu Experimental Forest Farm, Hainan Province. …”
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Secondary prevention in patients with coronary artery disease in Russia and Europe: results from the Russian part of the EUROASPIRE V survey by N. V. Pogosova, R. G. Oganov, S. A. Boytsov, A. K. Ausheva, O. Yu. Sokolova, A. A. Kursakov, I. V. Osipova, O. N. Antropova, Yu. M. Pozdnyakov, A. O. Salbieva, I. N. Lelchuk, T. A. Gusarova, N. V. Gomyranova, N. A. Skazin, K. Kotseva

“…In both compared populations, significant reserves are retained for further optimization.…”
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