Metagenomic Analysis of Bacterial Diversity on Reusable Tourniquets in Hospital Environments by Julia Szymczyk, Marta Jaskulak, Monika Kurpas, Katarzyna Zorena, Wioletta Mędrzycka-Dąbrowska

“…However, inadequate disinfection may lead to bacterial contamination and increase the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Tourniquets can function as fomites, facilitating the spread of pathogenic bacteria. …”
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Importance Analysis of Vegetation Change Factors in East Africa Based on Machine Learning by Zhang Xiumei, Ma Bo, Zhang Yijie

“…Six machine learning algorithms were used to establish NDVI prediction models: random forest (RF), BP neural networks (BP), support vector machines (SVM), genetic algorithm (GA), radial basis function (RBF), and convolutional neural networks (CNN). …”
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Artificial intelligence for screening and early diagnosis of pancreatic neoplasms in the context of centralization of the laboratory service in the region by S. I. Panin, V. A. Suvorov, A. V. Zubkov, S. A. Bezborodov, A. A. Panina, N. V. Kovalenko, A. R. Donsckaia, I. G. Shushkova, A. V. Bykov, Ya. A. Marenkov

“…In the course of factor analysis, 11 parameters were selected from 62 laboratory blood parameters, the dynamics of changes in which should be specifically assessed at the stages of screening and early diagnosis of pancreatic neoplasms. …”
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Do domain-specific protein language models outperform general models on immunology-related tasks? by Nicolas Deutschmann, Aurelien Pelissier, Anna Weber, Shuaijun Gao, Jasmina Bogojeska, María Rodríguez Martínez

“…We also discuss the crucial factors that should be taken into account when selecting a PLM tailored to a particular task.…”
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The durability of the pulmonary autograft after Ross procedure in patients with rheumatic aortic valve disease by Ahmed Magdi Youssef, Waheed Etman, Akram Refaat Allam, Ahmed Mahgoub, Karimeldeen Hafez, Ahmed Afifi

“…Follow-up transthoracic echocardiogram was used to assess the autograft function, and Kaplan–Meier Curve was plotted to evaluate freedom from autograft dysfunction.Results The study included 28 patients who had Ross procedure with root replacement technique. …”
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TREM 2 in Parkinson’s Disease: A Promising Candidate Gene for Disease Susceptibility and Progression by Paolo Alonge, Carmela Rita Balistreri, Angelo Torrente, Daniele Magro, Elisa Rubino, Roberto Monastero

“…Preclinical studies with PD models showed some contradictory results, even if a loss of function of TREM2 is generally associated with a microglial activation in α-synuclein-induced inflammatory processes. …”
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Therapeutic effects of chitosan/β-glycerophosphate/collagen hydrogel combined with MSCs on chronic achilles tendon injury via the Akt/GSK-3β pathway by Songlin Liu, Liang Ma

“…Future research endeavors should comprehensively explore the molecular pathways and assess their clinical applicability.…”
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Range‐Wide Assessment of the Tasmanian Devil Gut Microbiome by Meadhbh M. Molloy, Elspeth A. McLennan, Samantha Fox, Katherine Belov, Carolyn J. Hogg

“…Adjustments to dietary supplementation are not recommended when preparing devils for translocation to different sites. Future research should prioritize collecting environmental samples for microbial analysis and integrating metabolomics to elucidate functional differences associated with Tasmanian devil gut microbiome variability.…”
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Recent Advancements in Neuroimaging‐Based Alzheimer's Disease Prediction Using Deep Learning Approaches in e‐Health: A Systematic Review by Zia‐Ur‐Rehman, Mohd Khalid Awang, Ghulam Ali, Muhammad Faheem

“…ABSTRACT Purpose Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a severe neurological disease that significantly impairs brain function. Timely identification of AD is essential for appropriate treatment and care. …”
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Low Serum Vitamin D Is Associated with Anti-Thyroid-Globulin Antibody in Female Individuals by Xinling Wang, Jazyra Zynat, Yanying Guo, Reziwan Osiman, Aihemaitjan Tuhuti, Hongli Zhao, Munira Abdunaimu, Huili Wang, Xiaoping Jin, Shuqing Xing

“…The causal effect of low vitamin D level on thyroid autoimmunity should be studied further more.…”
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Recurrent spontaneous gastric perforations in a neonate with renal tubular dysgenesis: A case report by Mashael AlSiddiqi, Safaa Najar, Sami Taha, Hassan Baghazal, Noora Alshahwani

“…Feedings were slowly started. His renal function improved, and he was discharged home at 3 months of age. …”
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A narrative review about cognitive impairment in Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD): Another matter to face through a holistic approach by Marica Meroni, Miriam Longo, Erika Paolini, Paola Dongiovanni

“…In this scenario, nutritional and lifestyle interventions as well as intestinal microbiota manipulation (probiotics, fecal transplantation) may represent new approaches to counteract mental impairment in these subjects.In sum, to face the “mental aspect” of this multifactorial disease which is almost unexplored, cognitive tools should be introduced in the management of MASLD patients.…”
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Availability of Adequately Iodized Dietary Salt and Associated Factors in a Town of Southeast Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Survey by Gadisa Fitala Obssie, Kassahun Ketema, Yohannes Tekalegn

“…Information regarding the importance and proper handling of iodized dietary salt should be communicated to the householders.…”
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Physical therapy of athletes with diaphysis shin bone fractures after intramedullary osteosynthesis (based on team sports games) by E. Yu. Doroshenko, O. K. Nikanorov, І. М. Liakhova, L. I. Levchenko, S. H. Puzik, O.Ye. Chernenko, A. M. Hurieieva, I. O. Sazanova

“…In the process of forming physical therapy programs for patients ‒ athletes with diaphysis fractures of the tibia after intramedullary osteosynthesis, therapeutic exercises should be grouped depending on the specific objectives of rehabilitation measures and their predominant focus: to restore motor function; to restore general physical fitness; to restore special physical fitness; to restore basic motor skills and abilities; to restore special motor skills and abilities in accordance with the specifics of training and competitive activities in sports games.…”
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Preliminary Establishment of an Efficient Regeneration and Genetic Transformation System for <i>Hemerocallis middendorffii</i> Trautv. & C. A. Mey. by Jinxue Du, Jingbo Shi, Nan Zhang, Yingzhu Liu, Wei Liu

“…The regeneration and genetic transformation system established in this study should help advance functional gene research and genetic improvement in <i>H. middendorffii</i>. …”
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Virtual stressors with real impact: what virtual reality-based biobehavioral research can teach us about typical and atypical stress responsivity by Elizabeth A. Shirtcliff, Tor T. Finseth, Eliot H. Winer, David C. Glahn, Roselynn A. Conrady, Stacy S. Drury

“…However, meta-analytic validation of VR stressors have resulted in inconsistent logic: why should something that isn’t real evoke a very real suite of stress responses? …”
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Risk Factors and Injury Prevention in the Throwing Athlete by Daniel Kline, P.T., D.P.T, S.C.S., Sarah Kate Fischer, P.T., D.P.T., S.C.S., Garrett S. Bullock, P.T., D.P.T., D.Phil., Michael J. Kissenberth, M.D., Ellen Shanley, P.T., Ph.D., O.C.S., Charles A. Thigpen, P.T., A.T.C., Ph.D.

“…Therefore, injury prevention strategies should include extrinsic factors and address modifiable, intrinsic factors that are associated with arm injury. …”
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Insect seedling herbivory is influenced by multiple factors, but the plant apparency theory is more supported than other hypotheses – A case study in a subtropical forest by Baozhu Yuan, Bo Wang

“…Therefore, we suggest that issues related to insect herbivory should be considered when developing forest management and conservation.…”
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Comparison of the within-reader and inter-vendor agreement of left ventricular circumferential strains and volume indices derived from cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging. by Doyin S Mansell, Evelyn G Frank, Nathaniel S Kelly, Bruno Agostinho-Hernandez, James Fletcher, Vito D Bruno, Eva Sammut, Amedeo Chiribiri, Thomas Johnson, Raimondo Ascione, Jonathan W Bartlett, Harinderjit S Gill, Katharine H Fraser, Andrew N Cookson

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>Volume indices and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) are routinely used to assess cardiac function. Ventricular strain values may provide additional diagnostic information, but their reproducibility is unclear. …”
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COMMERCIAL BANKS OF UKRAINE DURING THE WAR: NEW TRENDS AND OLD PROBLEMS by Yurii A. Zadoia

“…Substantiated proposals for changes in state policy in the post-war period, which should revive the lending activities of commercial banks.…”
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