The Relationship Between Neighborhood Deprivation and Mortality in a Sepsis Cohort in EnglandTake-Home Points by Ritesh Maharaj, MD, PhD, Ishan Rola, Irene Papanicolas, PhD

“…Research Question: What is the trajectory of mortality among patients with sepsis in England across varying levels of neighborhood deprivation, and to what extent do patterns of ICU admission and treatment explain observed differences? …”
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Visualization of photocuring and 4D printing with real-time phosphorescence by Fan Gu, Mengxing Ji, Lisha Zhang, Tengjiao Zhao, Ruiqing Zhang, Xia Lv, He Tian, Xiang Ma

“…Moreover, these curing materials successfully complete 4D printing and shape-memory process, demonstrating continuous dynamic deformation in fabricated 2D materials (the fabricated flower-pattern film) and 3D materials (the spaceman and pandas) with vivid RTP emission. …”
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Design of LED Street Lighting Adapted for Free-Form Roads by Ching-Cherng Sun, Xuan-Hao Lee, Ivan Moreno, Chen-Hao Lee, Yeh-Wei Yu, Tsung-Hsun Yang, Te-Yuan Chung

“…The proposed luminaire is very practical in that it only requires to replace the cover plate, which is a special microlens array sheet, to produce different shape light patterns. …”
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Evaluation of urea loaded nano clay biopolymer composites and nitrification inhibitors on nitrogen use efficiency under maize-wheat cropping system by Premlata Meena, K. M. Manjaiah, Kapil Atmaram Chobhe, Vinod Kumar Sharma, Hanuman Singh Jatav, Mamta, Ajit Kumar Meena

“…Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were employed for characterization of NCBPCs and a laboratory incubation study conducted to monitor N release pattern. Field evaluation of prepared product carried out in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications in maize and wheat crops. …”
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Thymic characteristics in patients with autoimmune diseases: a multicentre radiological observational studyResearch in context by Haoxiao Chang, Junqiang Yan, Anxin Wang, Ningning Wang, Peng Liu, Yemin Shi, Xin Zhao, Jinqiao Zhu, Yuan Cai, Xue Xia, Yunyi Hao, Shiyi Yin, Jing Wang, Xinli Wang, Lina Sun, Jia Ma, Xiaoyu Huang, Haonan Guan, De-Cai Tian, Kaibin Shi, Ganqin Du, Wenhao Huang, Guoyan Qi, Hao Li, Yongjun Wang, Fu-Dong Shi, Zhang Zhang, Wei-Na Jin

“…Notably, the subgroup for female patients of childbearing age (≤49 years) exhibited an especially prominent difference in thymic density (−16.23; 95% CI, −19.19 to −13.26; p < 0.0001 in all comparisons) and in the proportion of fatty replacement (85.37% vs 71.68%; p < 0.0001). Interpretation: Radiological assessments reveal a consistent pattern of exacerbated age-dependent thymic involution across 16 autoimmune diseases, suggesting a common underlying mechanism in the development of these diseases. …”
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A review on Iberian and Italian occurrences of Quaternary lions by Joan Madurell-Malapeira, Ibon Barrasa-Morondo, Saverio Bartolini-Lucenti, Maria Prat-Vericat, Ainara Badiola, Antonio Rodríguez-Hidalgo, Asier Gómez-Olivencia, Lorenzo Rook

“…Collectively, the records from the Iberian Peninsula and Italy are essential for unravelling the paleobiology of this iconic species, enhancing our understanding of their migration patterns, environmental adaptability, and evolutionary transitions.…”
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Brain Injury and Short-Term Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Neonates Treated with Respiratory Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Single-Center Experience by Keon Hee Seol, Byong Sop Lee, Kyusang Yoo, Joo Hyung Roh, Jeong Min Lee, Jung Il Kwak, Tae-Gyeong Kim, Juhee Park, Ha Na Lee, Chae Young Kim, Soo Hyun Kim, Ji Yoon Jeong, Euiseok Jung

“…Purpose This study aimed to characterize the clinical patterns and severity of brain injury in neonates who survived extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy for acute respiratory failure during the neonatal period, to evaluate their short-term neurodevelopmental outcomes, and to identify the factors associated with these outcomes. …”
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Estimating population abundance and monitoring population trends of endangered, elusive subterranean mammals (Rodentia: Spalacinae: Nannospalax) using HRAMN methodology by Orsolya Moldován, Szabocs Balogh, Gábor Bakó, Zsolt Molnár, Gyula Szabó, András Molnár, Attila Németh

“…Additionally, the study explored the relationship between the spatial patterns of the blind mole rat mounds and their habitats, offering deeper insights into their ecology and potentially aiding in the development of more effective conservation strategies.…”
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Using normalisation process theory to evaluate the implementation of a digital health intervention in community and secondary care long COVID clinics by Ann Blandford, Katherine Bradbury, Sarah Walker, Fiona A Stevenson, Fiona L Hamilton, Paul Pfeffer, William Ricketts, Henry Goodfellow, Stuart Linke, David Sunkersing, Hadiza Ismaila, Vinosh Jegatheesan, Ibrahim Mohammad

“…Using DHIs was said to have the potential to complement care but not be a replacement for face-to-face clinical input. The DHI was judged to have demonstrated the potential to affect long-established patterns and organisational structures of engagement between healthcare professionals and patients in terms of access to care.Conclusions NPT provided a framework for considering both individual agency and the organisation context, enabling reflections to be made at the level of the structure of services as well as people’s experiences. …”
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Improvement of Oral Anticoagulant Prescription and Long‐Term Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation After Implementation of a Clinical Decision Support System in Ou... by Po‐Tseng Lee, Mu‐Hsiang Huang, Ting‐Chun Huang, Pi‐Shan Sung, Chi‐Hui Hsu, Ya‐Ling Huang, Sheng‐Hsian Lin, Ping‐Yen Liu

“…We compared OAC prescribing patterns, stroke incidence, and major bleeding events before (n=3344) and after (n=3859) CDSS implementation, involving 7203 patients with atrial fibrillation over a 5‐year period. …”
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Beyond Bone Mineral Density: Real-World Fracture Risk Profiles and Therapeutic Gaps in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis by Anamaria Ardelean, Delia Mirela Tit, Roxana Furau, Oana Todut, Gabriela S. Bungau, Roxana Maria Sânziana Pavel, Bogdan Uivaraseanu, Diana Alina Bei, Cristian Furau

“…This study aimed to assess the prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia, treatment patterns, and skeletal fragility indicators in a large cohort of postmenopausal women undergoing DXA screening. …”
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Substituting photoautotrophic with heterotrophic Chlorella species for water quality regulation and microbial community modification in Litopenaeus vannamei pond culture by Chu-er Song, Zhen Meng, Bangyin Zhang, Lin Yang, Xiaoxuan Sun, Zheng Zhang, Xiaojin Song

“…Consequently, both ponds displayed similar patterns of microalgae proliferation after inoculation throughout the 30-day experiment, with no significant variation detected in algal cell density. …”
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Availability and prioritisation of COVID-19 vaccines among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease and kidney failure during the height of the pandemic: a global survey by th... by David W Johnson, Aminu K Bello, Deenaz Zaidi, Gavin Dreyer, Valerie Ann Luyckx, Fergus J Caskey, Sandrine Damster, Bruce M Robinson, Eranga S Wijewickrama, Muhammad Iqbal Abdul Hafidz, Adrian Liew, Silvia Salaro, Divya Bajpai

“…Objective Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) or kidney failure receiving replacement therapy (KFRT) are highly vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, morbidity and mortality. …”
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Vaginal microbiota alterations under supraphysiological estradiol state during in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) and the association with reproductive outcomes by Xijing Chen, Feng Chen, Shufang Wu, Pingping Lv, Ping Li

“…Conclusions Supraphysiological estradiol levels induced by IVF-ET significantly alter vaginal microbiota and shift the CSTs in Chinese infertile women toward patterns of most Asian women. The Lactobacillus dominance under supraphysiological estradiol conditions does not help improve assisted reproductive outcomes. …”
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The study of antimicrobial activity of 2-((4-R-3-(morpholinomethylene)-4H-1,2,4-triazole-5-yl)thio)acetic acid salts by R. О. Shcherbyna, O. I. Panasenko, Ye. G. Knysh, H. A. Fotina, E. V. Vashchyk, T. I. Fotina

“…The purpose of the work was to study the antimicrobial activity of 2-((4-R-3-(morfolinomethylene)-4H-1,2,4-triazole-5-yl)thio) acetic acid salts by "hanging drop" and “serial dilution” methods in broth (limiting concentration option) and establish some patterns of "structure – action" depending. Materials and methods. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Oil Pulling on YouTube Shorts by Jun Yaung, Sun Ha Park, Shahed Al Khalifah

“…Greater engagement from dental professionals and improved health communication strategies are needed to counteract misinformation and reinforce oil pulling’s role, if any, as an adjunct—not a replacement—for standard oral care. Future studies should explore viewer interpretation, behavioral influence, and cross-platform content patterns to better understand the impact of short-form health videos.…”
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A novel measurement system for unattended, in situ characterization of carbonaceous aerosols by A. Keller, P. Specht, P. Steigmeier, E. Weingartner

“…Different aerosol components, like wood-burning emissions, soot from the propane flame and secondary organic matter, create diverse identifiable patterns.</p>…”
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Assessing the performance of a new gum Arabic harvesting tool through the insight of gum producers in the gum belt of Sudan by Muneer Elyas Siddig Eltahir, Suhad Ismail Eltahir, Moayad Balal Zaid, Hatim Mohamed Ahmed Elamin, Zeinab Mohammed Hamad, Osman Elsaid Adlan Abdelkareem, Faisal Ismail Musa, Ahmed Ismail Ahmed Safi, Awadelkareem Suliman Osman Khalifa, Abdalaziz Elsaid Hamad, Mohammed Osman Hassan, Heba Abdalla Noureldeen, Mohammed Eltom Elhaja, Uttam Kumar Sahoo

“…Besides, we conducted another field experiment to understand the pattern of gum falling (in and out) of the new harvesting tool during collection. …”
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A combined treatment regimen for Trichuris rhinopiptheroxella infection in Rhinopithecus roxellana in southern China by Zhengjiu Ren, Jinzhi Lu, Tianyou Zhang, Lihua Xiao, Peng Zhang, Guixin Dong, Yaoyu Feng, Dongjuan Yuan

“…Initially, a combination of fecal examination, morphological observation, molecular identification of ITS1 and mitogenome, and infective pattern analysis revealed that R. roxellana was susceptible to Trichuris rhinopiptheroxella. …”
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Are cities navigating towards low carbon? A comparative view of China and globe by Hongyu Zhang, Shiyong Qiu, Jiaying Lin, Bo Li, Chen Liang, Yuan Wang, Zefeng Qi, Hongqiang Jiang, Dong Cao, Daizong Liu

“…Agricultural cities progress slowly in low-carbon development, which need industrial extension to high value-added service industry in order to enhance economic rewards, at the same time, maintain a better low-carbon consumption pattern. These findings provide crucial insights for cities to identify their positioning and navigate towards a low-carbon development trajectory.…”
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