Using electronic health record data to establish a chronic kidney disease surveillance system in China: protocol for the China Kidney Disease Network (CK-NET)-Yinzhou Study by Yu Yang, Peng Shen, Hongbo Lin, Luxia Zhang, Minghui Zhao, Jinwei Wang, Beiyan Bao, Guilan Kong, Xiaoyu Sun, Guohui Ding, Bixia Gao, Chao Yang

“…The China Kidney Disease Network (CK-NET) was established as a comprehensive surveillance system for CKD using various data sources. As part of this, the proposed CK-NET-Yinzhou study aims to build a regional surveillance system in a developed coastal area in China to obtain detailed dynamic information about kidney disease and to improve the ability to manage the disease effectively.Methods and analysis Yinzhou is a district of Ningbo city, Zhejiang province. …”
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Exploring the genomic potential of Kytococcus schroeteri for antibacterial metabolites against multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Fatiha Khan, Deng Li, Iqra Ahmad, Sumra Wajid Abbasi, Umar Nishan, Sheheryar Sheheryar, Arlindo Alencar Moura, Riaz Ullah, Mohamed A. Ibrahim, Mohibullah Shah, Wangshu Li

“…It analyzes their drug-like properties through in-silico methods and evaluates their potential as antimicrobial agents. …”
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Metabolic effects and cardiovascular disease risks of TDF or TAF in patients with chronic hepatitis B: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yuan-Hai Zhou, Yuan-Hai Zhou, Nan Cai, Nan Cai, Yu-Xin Chen, Yu-Xin Chen, Yong-Lu Su, Yong-Lu Su, Peng Hu, Peng Hu, Peng Hu

“…We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate these effects.MethodsWe searched for studies from four major databases (PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library) that reported the effects of TDF or TAF on metabolism and cardiovascular disease risk. …”
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Efficacy of green processing techniques on the recovery of phenolic compounds from canola meal by Olamide S. Fadairo, Ruchira Nandasiri, Soleiman Abbasi, N.A. Michael Eskin, Rotimi E. Aluko, Martin G. Scanlon

“…Canola press cakes obtained from expeller-pressed canola seeds at 60 ℃ from two different sources were subjected to various SCCO2 and MT protocols. …”
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Machine learning and SHAP value interpretation for predicting comorbidity of cardiovascular disease and cancer with dietary antioxidants by Xiangjun Qi, Shujing Wang, Caishan Fang, Jie Jia, Lizhu Lin, Tianhui Yuan

“…Objective: To develop and validate a machine learning model incorporating dietary antioxidants to predict cardiovascular disease (CVD)-cancer comorbidity and to elucidate the role of antioxidants in disease prediction. Methods: Data were sourced from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. …”
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Bridging the gap: identifying barriers and strategies for widespread implementation of long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review by Pierre Gashema, Patrick Gad Iradukunda, Eric Saramba, Tumusime Musafiri, Thérèse Umuhoza, Felix Ndahimana, Angelique Ingabire, Moise Mukire Ndoli, Gerard Mutagoma, Ivan Emil Mwikarago, Eric Nyirimigabo, Muhayimpundu Ribakare, Jean de Dieu Harelimana, Enos Moyo, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Claude Mambo Muvunyi

“…This review synthesizes existing literature on the barriers and strategies for implementing LAI ART in the sub-Saharan Africa region, while identifying key knowledge gaps and research priorities. Methods We performed a comprehensive literature search, encompassing electronic databases and grey literature sources. …”
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Amphiphilic Bioactives of Freshwater Aquatic Plants <i>Nelumbo nucifera</i> (Indian Lotus) and <i>Lemna</i> sp. with Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory and Antithrombotic Activities: I... by Marina Seferli, Melina Lefkaki, Vasileios Manousakis, Anna Ofrydopoulou, Katie Shiels, Sushanta Kumar Saha, Grigorios Krey, Nikolaos Kamidis, Nikolaos Stamatis, Chryssa Anastasiadou, Alexandros Tsoupras

“…Antioxidant capacity was evaluated using DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP assays. Anti-inflammatory and antithrombotic activities were assessed via platelet aggregation assays using PAF and ADP agonists. …”
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Earth Detecting Earth: At What Distance Could Earth’s Constellation of Technosignatures Be Detected with Present-day Technology? by Sofia Z. Sheikh, Macy J. Huston, Pinchen Fan, Jason T. Wright, Thomas Beatty, Connor Martini, Ravi Kopparapu, Adam Frank

“…In this paper, we instead turn our gaze Earthward, minimizing the axis of extrapolation by only considering transmission and detection methods commensurate with an Earth 2024 level. We evaluate the maximum distance of detectability for various present-day Earth technosignatures—radio transmissions, atmospheric technosignatures, optical and infrared signatures, and objects in space or on planetary surfaces—using only present-day Earth instruments, providing one of the first fully cross-wavelength comparisons of the growing toolbox of SETI techniques. …”
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A Snow Depth Downscaling Algorithm Based on Deep Learning Fusion of Enhanced Passive Microwave and Cloud-Free Optical Remote Sensing Data in China by Zisheng Zhao, Xiaohua Hao, Donghang Shao, Wenzheng Ji, Tianwen Feng, Qin Zhao, Wenxin He, Liyun Dai, Zhaojun Zheng, Yan Liu

“…When compared with downscaling algorithms utilizing the raw TB data and the traditional random forest model, the CETB data and FT-Transformer model optimize the RMSE by 10.08% and 4.84%, respectively, which demonstrates the superiority of FTSD regarding data sources and regression methods. Collectively, these results demonstrate that the innovative FTSD algorithm exhibits reliable performance for SD downscaling and has the potential to provide a robust data foundation for meteorological and environmental research.…”
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Molecular identification of tetracycline resistance genes in Escherichia coli isolates from internal organs of swine sold on Abakaliki, Nigeria by Emmanuel Nnabuike Ugbo, Mustofa Helmi Effendi, Agatha Ifunanya Ugbo, Wiwiek Tyasningsih, Bernard Nnabuife Agumah, Hartanto Mulyo Raharjo, Aswin Rafif Khairullah, Rebecca Chinenye Ogba, Fitrine Ekawasti, Sheila Marty Yanestria, Ikechukwu Benjamin Moses, Katty Hendriana Priscilia Riwu

“…Standard microbiological procedures were employed to evaluate the samples bacteriologically. Using the disk diffusion method, antibiotic susceptibility testing was conducted on E. coli against specific classes of antibiotics, and the multiple antibiotic resistance index (MARI) was calculated. …”
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Global, regional, and national time trends in prevalence of metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease among women of reproductive age: an age-period-cohort analysis... by Jiehua Wei, Shanyu Lin, Senmao Zhang, Luying Fan, Lisa Jiang, Fan Xia, Ziye Li, Lizhang Chen, Zhiyong Zou, Tingting Wang

“…Objective This study aims to investigate the time trends in the prevalence of metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) among women of reproductive age (WRA) globally, regionally, and nationally from 1992 to 2021, and to explore associations with age, period, and birth cohort effects.Methods MASLD prevalence estimates were sourced from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study. …”
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Choroidal Response to Intravitreal Bevacizumab Injections in Treatment-Naïve Macular Neovascularization Secondary to Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy by David Rabinovitch, Shiri Shulman, Dafna Goldenberg, Liang Wang, Prashanth Iyer, Anat Loewenstein, Noah Igra, Olivia Levine, Gissel Herrera, Omer Trivizki

“…Background/Objectives: To evaluate the impact of intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) therapy on anatomical and visual outcomes in patients with macular neovascularization (MNV) secondary to chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (cCSC). …”
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Late gadolinium-enhanced cardiovascular magnetic resonance for predicting left ventricular reverse remodeling in dilated cardiomyopathy: A comprehensive review and meta-analysis by Yaqiong Zhou, Yuanwei Xu, Yangjie Li, Chuang Huang, Yucheng Chen

“…This study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of the presence and extent of LGE for LVRR in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). …”
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Hydrolyzable tannins in local Thai plants: Potential applications as poultry feed supplements: A systematic review by Tanakamol Mahawan, Pornchai Pornpanom, Surya Nur Rahmatullah, Tuempong Wongtawan, Thotsapol Thomrongsuwannakij

“…This study aimed to systematically evaluate locally available Thai plant species as alternative sources of HTs for poultry feed, with a focus on their biological activities, economic feasibility, and practical integration potential. …”
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Real-world treatment patterns and outcomes for patients with non-metastatic non-small cell lung cancer: retrospective analyses in Canada, England, and Germany by Alastair Greystoke, Melinda J. Daumont, Caroline Rault, Hannah Baltus, Philip Q. Ding, Gabrielle Emanuel, Stefano Lucherini, Lien Vo, Valeria M. Saglimbene, Eleanor Ralphs, Cátia Leal, Minouk J. Schoemaker, Alexander Katalinic, Annika Waldmann, Winson Y. Cheung

“…Conclusions These data provide insights into treatment pathways and survival outcomes before the widespread use of immunotherapy-based and targeted therapies and will serve as an important baseline for future evaluations of emerging treatments for patients with non-metastatic NSCLC.…”
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Awareness of Long-term Health Implications of E-Cigarette Use Among College Students by Czarina Julliane A. Mortejo, Alexxis S. Nacalaban, Nikkie Marie M. Parrel, Angel Krishna A. Ramos, Wendybelle M. Rubin, Celine Sophia B. Saavedra, Joshi Salve L. Salvani, Johanna Rose M. Sumalpong, Arfred Miguel M. Tugasan, Allyn Izabela D. Valdez, Paolo B. Araune, Roviech John M. Echeveria IV

“…Using a stratified random sampling method, 204 college students aged 18-22 were selected from different year levels. …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of anlotinib plus chemotherapy with or without benmelstobart versus chemotherapy alone for extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer in China by Caicong You, Caicong You, Jiahao Zhang, Jiahao Zhang, Jianying Lei, Jianying Lei, Wu Fu, Wu Fu, Bin Zheng, Bin Zheng, Maobai Liu, Maobai Liu, Na Li, Na Li

“…However, there is currently no evidence evaluating the cost-effectiveness of these regimens as first-line treatments. …”
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Identification of prostate cancer potential therapeutic targets and virtual drug screening through combined Mendelian randomization study, Bayesian colocalization and molecular doc... by Zilong Liang, Conglei Hu, Haofeng Pang, Yongxiang Shao, Lingchen Kong, Meng Cheng, Haiyang Du, Tianxi Feng, Zudu Fan, Liping Yao, Fei Liu

“…Our research aims to identify novel protein targets for innovative treatments, evaluate potential adverse effects, and find compounds with strong binding affinity. …”
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Characterising the outcomes, impacts and implementation challenges of advanced clinical practice roles in the UK: a scoping review by Catrin Evans, Jeanette Eldridge, Roger Knaggs, Paul Hendrick, Peter Harris, Brenda Poku, Ruth Pearce, John McLuskey, Philippa Tomczak, Ruaridh Thow, Joy Conway, Richard Collier, Gowsika Yogeswaran

“…This review was undertaken to establish a baseline of evidence on ACP roles and their outcomes, impacts and implementation challenges across the UK.Design A scoping review was undertaken following JBI methodological guidance.Methods 13 online databases (Medline, CINAHL, ASSIA, Embase, HMIC, AMED, Amber, OT seeker, PsycINFO, PEDro, SportDiscus, Osteopathic Research and PenNutrition) and grey literature sources were searched from 2005 to 2020. …”
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Decarceration and COVID-19 infections in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities: a simulation modeling studyResearch in context by Christopher Weyant, Jaimie P. Meyer, Daniel Bromberg, Chris Beyrer, Frederick L. Altice, Jeremy D. Goldhaber-Fiebert

“…The models included infection importation from extra-facility sources. We evaluated reduction of the incarcerated population by 10–90%. …”
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