The prevalence and risk factors of pulmonary embolism in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mingzhu Li, Yeqian Jiang, Ying Xu, Qianbing Li

“…Clinical risk factors(including S1Q3 pattern on electrocardiograph(ECG), hospital stay and home oxygen therapy) showed no significant association with the occurrence of PE (P>0.05). …”
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Whole-genome sequencing and phenotyping of neglected and underutilized vegetable melons from the Salento diversity centre (Southern Italy) by Marzia Guerriero, Francesco Arcieri, Chiara Delvento, Gaetano Giudice, Marco Santo Cannarella, Giancarlo Mimiola, Giuseppe Cavallo, Luigi Ricciardi, Concetta Lotti, Stefano Pavan

“…Despite some unique patterns of variation, snake melons clustered together with cucumber melons, suggesting overall genetic similarity. …”
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Study on the incremental carbon sink of tea plantations under spatio-temporal variation characteristics by Yaxiang Pan, Yaxiang Pan, Jingling Bao, Jingling Bao, Yuxuan Ji, Yuxuan Ji, Wen Li, Wen Li, Weiyu Lin, Shuisheng Fan, Shuisheng Fan, Shuisheng Fan, Liyu Mao, Liyu Mao

“…Tea plantation ecosystems have an important function as carbon pools. It is of great significance to clarify the spatial and temporal patterns of carbon sinks in tea plantations, and to analyse the driving factors of carbon sinks in tea plantations, in order to understand the characteristics of carbon sinks in tea plantations, and to expand the ways of increasing carbon sinks in tea plantations. …”
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Contrasting Roles of the Multiple Seas in East Asia on Population Divergence of Smilax sieboldii (Smilacaceae) by Ya‐Lu Ru, Shan‐Shan Zhu, Xin‐Yi Fan, Wen‐Hao Li, Cheng‐Xin Fu, Yun‐Peng Zhao

“…To conclude, the phylogeographic patterns of S. sieboldii resulted from population isolation and admixture due to sea‐level fluctuations since the Pleistocene, and the spatial scale of a sea largely determined its ecological role among the multi‐sea systems. …”
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Influences on limited antimicrobial use in small-scale freshwater aquaculture farms in central Thailand by Nour Alhusein, Boonrat Chantong, Sarin Suwanpakdee, Anuwat Wiratsudakul, Virginia C. Gould, Kantima Wichuwaranan, Kornrawan Poonsawad, Varapon Montrivade, Nutcha Charoenboon, Luechai Sringernyuang, Matthew B. Avison, Helen Lambert, Walasinee Sakcamduang, Henry Buller, Kristen K. Reyher

“…IntroductionRecent years have shown substantial growth both in the scale and the spread of freshwater aquaculture in Thailand, raising concerns about potential widespread unsustainable use of antimicrobials.MethodsThis mixed-methods study used surveys and qualitative interviews to examine conditions of freshwater aquaculture farming in central Thailand in relation to animal health, disease management and patterns of antimicrobial use.ResultsFreshwater aquaculture in this area of Thailand was largely a domestic venture operated as a source of additional household income to increase financial security. …”
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Diversity of Gracilariaceae (Gracilariales, Rhodophyta) Across Distinct Ecosystems in Zhanjiang, China: A Foundation for Screening Potential Cultivable Species in Southern China by Zhaojun Zeng, Enyi Xie, Huaqiang Tan, Xuefeng Wang, Wencheng Yang, Nenghui Li, Qun Lai, Kun Lin, Manning Lei, Xinlu Wu, Jianjun Cui

“…The diversity and seasonal and spatial distribution patterns of Gracilariaceae species in different ecosystems were systematically analyzed, and taxonomic studies were performed on species with disputed taxonomic identities using morphological and multi‐gene marker techniques to clarify their classification status. …”
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Impact of alcohol consumption on outcomes and potential of immune biomarkers for postoperative complications in trauma patients by Mohammad Majd Hammour, Yelda Anuk, Regina Breinbauer, Romina H. Aspera-Werz, Yuxuan Xin, Guanqiao Chen, Tina Histing, Sabrina Ehnert, Andreas K. Nüssler, Stefan Döbele

“…Acute systemic alcohol levels at the time of injury were not measured or considered in this study, as the focus was on chronic consumption patterns. Routine blood screening data were analyzed.ResultsExcept for CRP, blood values were comparable between patients with risky alcohol consumption and controls. …”
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Women’s Empowerment and Gender-Related Factors Associated with Maternal Tetanus Protection in 39 Low- and Middle-Income Countries by Katherine Kirkby, Luisa Arroyave, Franciele Hellwig, M. Carolina Danovaro-Holliday, Nasir Yusuf, Shirin Heidari, Stephanie Shendale, Aluísio J. D. Barros, Ahmad Reza Hosseinpoor

“…To assess the association between measures of women’s empowerment and gender-related factors and maternal tetanus immunization coverage, we used multilevel logistic models with pooled data from the 39 countries to analyze overall patterns, and we used multivariable logistic regression for each country-specific dataset to analyze country-level associations. …”
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Current clinical profiles for Chinese hemodialysis patients by Xinju Zhao, Chengqian Ma, Liangying Gan, Fan Fan Hou, Xinling Liang, Xiaonong Chen, Zhaohui Ni, Yuqing Chen, Xue Li, Wudong Guo, Li Zuo

“…This study offers an in-depth analysis of the baseline data from the China Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (DOPPS) Phase 7 (DOPPS7), aiming to assess the current clinical characteristics and target ranges for the most recent years. …”
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Combining detection dogs and camera traps improves minimally invasive population monitoring for the cheetah, an elusive and rare large carnivore by Stijn Verschueren, Tim Hofmann, Anne Schmidt‐Küntzel, Mikael Kakove, Benny Munyandi, Hans Bauer, Niko Balkenhol, Herwig Leirs, Stephan Neumann, Bogdan Cristescu, Laurie Marker

“…We showed that complementing detection dog surveys with camera trapping can comprehensively and efficiently inform occurrence patterns for an exceptionally wide‐ranging terrestrial carnivore. …”
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CHANGE: A Multi-Country Cohort Project Exploring Child Malnutrition and Adult Non-Communicable Disease: Generating Evidence on Mechanistic Links to Inform Future Policy/Practice by Kimberley McKenzie, Natasha Lelijveld, Debbie Thompson, Kenneth Anujuo, Mubarek Abera, Marko Kerac

“…Our objectives are as follows: 1. explore different patterns of post-malnutrition weight gain/growth; 2. investigate the associations between weight gain/growth during and after malnutrition and NCD risk profile as assessed by adults/in later life; 3. understand how the following may influence the risk of later-life NCD: a. the timing of the malnutrition, b. the severity of malnutrition, and c. different patient management approaches (NB., Jamaica used inpatient-only management; Malawi was hybrid; Ethiopia used outpatient-only care). …”
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Effect of preoperative nutritional support on the main indicators of body composition and nutritional status in patients with high operative and anesthetic risk in abdominal oncolo... by A. Yu. Medvedev, I. N. Leyderman, O. G. Eremeeva, R. A. Zukov

“…The study of the dynamics of the main indicators of bioimpedance and nutritional status can provide important information about the effectiveness of preoperative preparation, as well as contribute to a more personalized choice of nutritional support in the perioperative period.The objective was to identify the main patterns of changes in body composition and nutritional status during preoperative nutritional support in patients with high surgical and anesthetic risk in abdominal oncosurgery.Materials and Methods. …”
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Carbapenem-resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii: prevalence, antibiotic resistance profile and carbapenemase genes in clinical and hospital environmental strains by Folasade Muibat Adeyemi, Esther Abiodun Akinlade, Nana Aishat Yusuf-Omoloye, Olaoniye Habeebat Ajigbewu, Alabi Peter Dare, Abideen Akinkunmi Wahab, Omotayo Opemipo Oyedara, Habeeb Salman Isiaka, Alimat Olamide Usamat

“…Objectives This study detected CRAB in clinical and hospital-environmental samples, evaluated the antibiotic resistance patterns and screened for prevalent carbapenemase genes in isolates from a hospital in Southwest Nigeria. …”
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Incremental yield of prenatal exome sequencing in fetuses with skeletal system abnormalities: A systematic review and meta‐analysis by Yan Wang, Yuan Lv, Jia Yao, Hao Ding, Gang Li, Jianmin Li, Lizhu Chen

“…The common pathogenic variations and genetic patterns of skeletal abnormalities vary among different subtypes. …”
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Occurrence of antimicrobial resistance, integrons and virulence genes in Escherichia coli isolated from drinking water in Van, Turkiye: a cross-sectional study by Erva Rakici, Elif Aydin, Elif Seren Tanriverdi, Osman Birol Ozgumus

“…The fingerprinting of the isolates harbouring the integron was evaluated using dendogram analysis of the band patterns obtained from the enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus (ERIC) PCR. …”
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Association of magnesium intake with type 2 diabetes and total stroke: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis by Qian Wu, Binghao Zhao, Lianli Zeng, Jiani Zhao, Yifei Dong, Fang Zou, Li Gan, Yiping Wei, Wenxiong Zhang

“…Feasible magnesium-rich dietary patterns may be highly beneficial for specific populations and could be highlighted in the primary T2D and total stroke prevention strategies disseminated to the public.PROSPERO registration number CRD42018092690.…”
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Long-term anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody trajectories after neutralizing monoclonal antibody treatment. by Elizabeth S Munroe, Greg A Grandits, Robert C Hyzy, Hallie C Prescott, Thomas W Barrett, Robin L Dewar, Nicole Engen, Anna L Goodman, Timothy J Hatlen, Helene Highbarger, Thomas L Holland, Gareth Hughes, Tomas O Jensen, Muhammad A Khan, Ioannis Kalomenidis, Nayon Kang, Sylvain Laverdure, Prasad Manian, Vidya Menon, Ravi Patel, Srikanth Ramachandruni, Tauseef Rehman, Kathryn Shaw-Saliba, Birgit Thorup Røge, David M Vock, Amy C Weintrob, Barnaby E Young, Anne P Frosch, STRIVE Network and Therapeutics for Inpatients with COVID-19 (TICO) study groups

“…Anti-nucleocapsid response was similar at day 28 (mean difference in S/C ratio: 0.02 [95%CI: -0.11, 0.15], p = 0.75) and day 90 (mean difference in S/C ratio: 0.08 [95% CI: -0.05, 0.21], p = 0.22). Similar patterns were observed in all trials.<h4>Conclusions</h4>In patients hospitalized with COVID-19, treatment with nMAbs did not decrease long-term anti-nucleocapsid response compared to placebo, suggesting neutralizing therapies do not suppress the endogenous humoral immune response in this population.…”
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Community structure of woody plants on islands along a bioclimatic gradient by Paulo A.V. Borges, Pedro Cardoso, Simone Fattorini, François Rigal, Thomas J. Matthews, Letizia Di Biase, Isabel R. Amorim, Margarita Florencio, Luis Borda-de-Água, Carla Rego, Fernando Pereira, Rui Nunes, Rui Carvalho, Maria Teresa Ferreira, Heriberto López, Antonio J. Pérez Delgado, Rüdiger Otto, Silvia Fernández Lugo, Lea de Nascimento, Juli Caujapé-Castells, Juliane Casquet, Samuel Danflous, Jacques Fournel, Anne-Marie Sadeyen, Rui B. Elias, José María Fernández-Palacios, Pedro Oromí, Christophe Thébaud, Dominique Strasberg, Brent C. Emerson

“…Understanding patterns of community structure and the causes for their variation can be furthered by comparative biogeographic analyses of island biotas. …”
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Machine learning-derived asthma and allergy trajectories in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Daniil Lisik, Saliha Selin Özuygur Ermis, Gregorio Paolo Milani, Giulia Carla Immacolata Spolidoro, Selin Ercan, Michael Salisu, Faozyat Odetola, Daniele Giovanni Ghiglioni, Danylo Pylov, Emma Goksör, Rani Basna, Göran Wennergren, Hannu Kankaanranta, Bright I. Nwaru

“…Associated risk factor and outcome estimates were pooled using a random-effects meta-analysis. Results 89 studies were included. …”
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Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Potassium-Competitive Acid Blocker– and Proton Pump Inhibitor–Based Bismuth Quadruple Therapy for Helicobacter pylori Eradication: A Network Meta... by Iqbal Taufiqqurrachman, Ari Fahrial Syam, Hasan Maulahela, Murdani Abdullah, Muhammad Miftahussurur, Yoshio Yamaoka

“…Therefore, tailored therapies based on local resistance patterns remain critical considerations in clinical practice.…”
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