Novel Gate Fabrication Process Enhancing High-Frequency Operation in AlGaN/GaN HEMTs for Ka-Band Applications by Neng-Da Li, Yueh-Chin Lin, Kai-Wen Chen, Heng-Tung Hsu, Yi-Fan Tsao, Edward Yi Chang

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Analysis of Land Surface Performance Differences and Uncertainty in Multiple Versions of MODIS LST Products by Ruoyi Zhao, Wenping Yu, Xiangyi Deng, Yajun Huang, Wen Yang, Wei Zhou

“…Furthermore, MxD21 demonstrates significant day–night performance discrepancies, with an average bias of 0.10 K at night, while daytime errors over bare land can reach 2 K, potentially influenced by atmospheric conditions. …”
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First-in-human evaluation of a no-alpha interleukin–2 mutein: safety and preliminary pharmacodynamic and clinical effect by Iraida Caballero Aguirrechu, Braulio Mestre Fernández, Jorge Luis Soriano García, Nora Lim Alonso, Andrés Soto García, Vilma Fleites Calvo, Daines Mariño de la Puente, Geidy Vega Carvajal, Jenny Carolina Ávila Pérez, Ivis Mendoza Hernández, Elena García López, Alicia Tarinas Reyes, Gisela García-Pérez, Claudia Díaz Borges, Nuris Ledón Naranjo, Sum Lai Lozada Chang, Yanelda García Vega, Alexis Alvárez Lobaina, Mabel Alvárez Cardona, Patricia Lorenzo-Luaces Alvárez, Tania Crombet Ramos, Tania Carmenate Portilla, Kalet León Monzón

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Windblown dust in the Tarim basin, Northwest China by Xiao-Xiao Zhang, Xing-Hua Yang, Fan Yang, Jia-Qiang Lei, Mamtimin Ali, Sheng-Yu Li, Lian-You Liu, Yi-Bo Xue, Zi-Fa Wang, Wen-Jun Tian, Yong-Dong Wang, Xiao Tang

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Microbial acclimatization and inhibition of coal spontaneous combustion in coal mine goaf by Jun DENG, Min ZHANG, Xin YI, Zujin BAI, Caiping WANG, Kai WANG

“…DS. pe reduces the peak area of tetrasubstituted hydrocarbons in the aromatic hydrocarbons in coal to 0, and the reduction rate of monosubstituted hydrocarbons reached 58.52%. The peak areas of γ and 002 peaks, stacking height and number of aromatic flakes of treated coals were reduced.Based on the changing characteristics of the microstructure, DA.pu has a more significant impact on the structural parameters of coal than DS.pe. …”
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Global, regional, and national burden of fracture of sternum and/or fracture of one or more ribs: a systematic analysis of incidence, YLDs with projections to 2030 by Zhizhi Wang, Yikuan Cai, Yu Tong, Huajie Li, Hu Zhou, Tongyin Ou, Tianlan Ye, Jiangsheng Zhang, Kaican Cai, Zhiming Chen

“…The Bayesian age-period-cohort (BAPC) model was employed to forecast trends until 2030.ResultsIn 2019, global incident cases of sternal/rib fractures reached 4.1 million (44% increase since 1990), with YLDs at 190,000 (62% rise since 1990). …”
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Argatroban for Anticoagulation in Patients Requiring Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Coronavirus Disease 2019 by Lauren A. Sattler, MD, Joshua M. Boster, MD, Kelly M. Ivins-O’Keefe, MD, Michal J. Sobieszczyk, MD, Bradley A. Reel, MD, Phillip E. Mason, MD, Robert J. Walter, MD, Valerie G. Sams, MD

“…The time to reach the therapeutic anticoagulation goal was significantly longer for patients who were initially started on heparin in comparison with argatroban (24 vs 6 hr; p = 0.0173). …”
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Influenza Vaccination and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with Coronary Artery Diseases: A Placebo-Controlled Randomized Study, IVCAD by Mohammadmoein Dehesh, Sharareh Gholamin, Seyed-Mostafa Razavi, Ali Eskandari, Hossein Vakili, Mohammad Rahnavardi Azari, Yunzhi Wang, Ethan K. Gough, Maryam Keshtkar-Jahromi

“…Adverse cardiovascular events, including ACS, MI, and coronary revascularization, were less frequent in the vaccine group but did not reach statistical significance. The magnitude of the antibody change and serologic response (≥4-fold HI titer rise) of all three antibodies were significantly higher in the vaccine group compared to the placebo but did not correlate with cardiovascular outcomes in the FluVac group. …”
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Optimizing conditions for augmented production of amylase by Talaromyces islandicus AUMC 11391 by Osama A.M. Al-Bedak, Ahmed M. Moharram, Fuad Ameen, Steven L. Stephenson, Marwa M.M. Idres, Manal M. Yasser

“…Background: To satisfy rising biotechnological needs, climate change, and depleting water supplies, amylases that can survive high temperatures, and salt concentrations must be developed. …”
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Comparison of single-spin to double-spin platelet-rich plasma centrifugation methods in the treatment of androgenic alopecia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized co... by Laura Ghanem, Najwaa Kirmani, María Paula Palacios-Ortiz, Martin Cevallos-Cueva, Daniela Lucía Mendoza-Millán, Daniela Lucía Mendoza-Millán, Gabriel Victor Almeida Nascimento, Virginia Velasco-Tamariz

“…The pooled mean difference (MD) for platelets concentration was 66.14 in single-spin compared to double-spin PRP (95% CI: −372.96 to 505.25; p = 0.77; I2 = 83.5%). The MD for change in hair density was 4.10% in single versus double-spin (95% CI: −4.74 to 12.93; p = 0.36; I2 = 0%). …”
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The Short-Term Impacts of the 2017 Portuguese Wildfires on Human Health and Visibility: A Case Study by Diogo Lopes, Isilda Cunha Menezes, Johnny Reis, Sílvia Coelho, Miguel Almeida, Domingos Xavier Viegas, Carlos Borrego, Ana Isabel Miranda

“…The frequency of extreme wildfire events (EWEs) is expected to increase due to climate change, leading to higher levels of atmospheric pollutants being released into the air, which could cause significant short-term impacts on human health (both for the population and firefighters) and on visibility. …”
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Using Human-Centered Design to Bridge Zero-Dose Vaccine Gap: A Case Study of Ilala District in Tanzania by Simon Martin Nzilibili, Hellen Maziku, Awet Araya, Ruthbetha Kateule, Millenium Anthony Malamla, Suna Salum, Furaha Kyesi, Lotalis Gadau, Tumaini Menson Haonga, Florian Tinuga, Rashid Mfaume, Zaitun Hamza, Georgina Joachim, Alice Geofrey Mwiru, Alex Benson, Oscar Kapela, Ona Machangu, Norman Jonas, Ntuli Kapologwe

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Comparative efficacy and safety of anti-HGF/MET pathway agents plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone as first-line treatment in advanced gastric cancer: a protocol for a syst... by Chunyu Liu, Bo Zhang, Zhiyuan Jiang, Zhaolun Cai, Yuan Yin, Chaoyong Shen, Qin Ma, Xiaonan Yin, Chen Chang, Zhou Zhao, Mingchun Mu

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Enhancing heat transfer in compound twisted square ducts using shortened twisted tape inserts by Chithra V P, Balaji Bakthavatchalam, V. Jayakumar, Sambhaji Kusekar, A.K. Pandey, Khairul Habib, Salem Algarni, Talal Alqahtani

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Analysis of the Distribution and Microscopic Characteristics and Disintegration Characteristics of Carbonaceous Rocks: A Case Study of the Middle Devonian Luofu Formation in Wester... by Junhui Luo, Yong Wu, Decai Mi, Qiongyao Ye, Haifeng Huang, Zhenchao Chang, Qinglin Chen, Tao Zhang, Guanhua Sun, Xueheng Wang, Yu Wang, Xianlin Liu

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BCMA/GPRC5D bispecific CAR T-cell therapy for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma with extramedullary disease: a single-center, single-arm, phase 1 trial by Hao Yao, Shi-hui Ren, Lin-hui Wang, Ming-qiang Ren, Jiao Cai, Dan Chen, Ying He, Si-han Lai, Bai-tao Dou, Meng-jiao Li, Yan-ling Li, Ya-li Cen, Alex H. Chang, Yi Su, Ling Qiu, Fang-yi Fan

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Relationship between magnesium-bearing magnetite formation and magnetite oxidation by Fang Zhang, Jun Peng, Weimin Gao, Yongbin Wang, Hongtao Chang, Shuang Liu, Fan Yang

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THE INFLUENCE OF GROWTH HORMONE TREATMENT ON INSULIN SENSITIVITY IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS by Aslı Derya Kardelen Al, Esin Karakılıç Özturan, Tuğçe Kandemir, Özge Bayrak Demirel, Ummahan Tercan, Serkan Arslan, Melek Yıldız, Şükran Poyrazoğlu, Firdevs Baş, Fatma Feyza Darendeliler

“…While HOMA-IR was higher in the first year, theConclusion: We observed that short-term GH treatment caused a decrease in insulin sensitivity, but did not reach disease-causing levels. It is important to monitor children receiving GH treatment for insulin resistance. …”
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Associations of Urine Epidermal Growth Factor With Kidney and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Individuals With CKD in SPRINT by Merve Postalcioglu, Ronit Katz, Simon B. Ascher, Trenton Hall, Pranav S. Garimella, Stein I. Hallan, Joachim H. Ix, Michael G. Shlipak

“…A linear mixed-effects model was used to investigate the associations of uEGF with the annual eGFR change; Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to analyze its associations with the ≥30% eGFR decline, CVD, and all-cause mortality outcomes. …”
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Nano-Amounts of Glucagon Premixed With Fast-Acting Insulin Lispro: Effect on Insulin Absorption in Pigs by Ilze Dirnena-Fusini, PhD, Misbah Riaz, MSc, Sverre Christian Christiansen, MD, PhD, Sven Magnus Carlsen, MD, PhD

“…When premixed insulin HumalogⓇ/glucagon was injected, Tmax and Cmax did not change significantly (P = 0.53 and P = 0.83, respectively). …”
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