Re-irradiation for recurrent glioblastoma: a pattern of care analysis by Susanne Rogers, Markus Gross, Ekin Ermis, Gizem Cosgun, Brigitta G. Baumert, Thomas Mader, Christina Schroeder, Nicoletta Lomax, Sara Alonso, Adela Ademaj, Tessa Lazeroms, Seok-Yun Lee, Michael Mayinger, Christoph Mamot, Lucia Schwyzer, Gerrit A. Schubert, Oliver Riesterer

“…Abstract Background 90% of glioblastomas (GBM) relapse within two years of diagnosis. In contrast to the initial setting, there is no standard management for recurrent disease and options include hypofractionated stereotactic re-irradiation (re-mHSRT). …”
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Retrospective Analysis of the Pattern, Causes and Variants of Ocular Herpes Severity by G. M. Chernakova, G. Sh. Arzhimatova, E. V. Shirshova, A. V. Andrianova, E. A. Kleshcheva, N. V. Mel’nikova

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Spatial Impact of Rural Landscape Pattern on Ecosystem Service in Hangzhou by Shuying WANG, Guofu YANG, Yiren XU, Bin XU

“…ObjectiveChanges in landscape pattern often bring about alterations in the structure, process, and function of ecosystem. …”
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From non-tidal to tidal environments: movement behaviour of Chinese mitten crabs on downstream spawning migration by Heleen Keirsebelik, Pieterjan Verhelst, Bram D’hondt, Jonas Schoelynck

“…Mitten crabs migrated primarily during the darker hours of the day, however this pattern diminished in the estuary. In tidal rivers migratory activity was largely driven by the tidal cycle, with crabs selectively moving downstream during the ebb tide. …”
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Urban-rural disparities in cervical cancer screening among Indian women between 30–49 years: a geospatial and decomposition analysis using a nationally representative survey by Priyanka Garg, Yuvaraj Krishnamoorthy, Pritam Halder, Sathish Rajaa, Madhur Verma, Ankita Kankaria, Anil Goel, Rakesh Kakkar

“…So, the present study was conducted to explore the self-reported coverage of cervical cancer screening in urban and rural areas stratified by socio-demographic characteristics, determine the spatial patterns and identify any regional variations, ascertain the factors contributing to urban-rural disparities and those influencing the likelihood of screening among women aged 30–49 years factors residing in urban, rural, and overall Indian settings. …”
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The association between energy-adjusted dietary inflammatory index (E-DII) and lung cancer in 101,755 participants aged 55 years and above: a large prospective cohort by Yangpiaoyi Shi, Wanhao Tan, Yi Xiao, Linglong Peng, Zhiquan Xu, Hang Liu, Qi Wei, Yaxu Wang, Ling Xiang, Haitao Gu

“…Furthermore, our analyses demonstrated that SCLC and NSCLC exhibit distinct inflammatory response patterns, indicating potential differences in their biological mechanisms.…”
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Sex-specific risk signals and onset patterns of drug-induced peripheral neuralgia: a 20-year pharmacovigilance analysis based on FAERS real-world dat by Xianyan Wang, Min Deng, Wanjun Liao, Yiwen Quan, Xiaoxue Xu

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Chrononutrition Patterns and Nutritional Status Among Working and Non-Working Women Aged 20-60 Years: A Cross-Sectional Study from Surat, India by Shilpee Agrawal, Umaymah Mohmad Degia

“…Chrononutrition aligns eating patterns with circadian rhythms and is crucial for metabolic regulation. …”
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Twenty years of breast cancer epidemiology and treatment patterns in São Paulo, Brazil—observed versus expected treatment utilization in a retrospective cohortResearch in context by Haydee Verduzco-Aguirre, Fernanda Mallucelli Favorito, Fabio Ynoe de Moraes, Gustavo Marta, Camila Tagle, Carlos Henrique dos Anjos, André Mattar, Brooke E. Wilson

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Migration patterns and access to reproductive and maternal healthcare among women aged 15–49 years in Ghana: insights from a population-based national survey by Omid Dadras, Augustus Osborne, Florence Gyembuzie Wongnaah, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah

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Longitudinal patterns of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep lifestyle in a representative sample of the Egyptian population 50 years and older: a cross-sectional study by Yasser El Miedany, Israa Qutob, Nada Elkastawy, Hager Abdelaziz, Israa Hanafy, Aseel Elkhouly, Gena Hany, Abdelrahman Maan, Hossam Ghorab, Walaa Elwakil

“…Earlier data revealed that less than 10% of the older Egyptian population practice regular exercise; of them, the most inactive population were those over the age of 60 years old. A comprehensive understanding of the patterns of physical activity (PA), as well as sedentary and sleep behaviors, would positively impact health professionals and policymakers in adopting national campaigns that promote a healthy, active lifestyle among Egyptian seniors. …”
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Temporal trends of the utilization patterns of sedative-hypnotic medications in children, adolescents and young adults: a 21-year population-based study with joinpoint regression analysis by Carltin Chun Ting Kwok, Heidi Ka Ying Lo, Ching Yui Chan, Joe Kwun Nam Chan, Corine Sau Man Wong, Calvin Pak Wing Cheng, Chung Ho, Brian Man Ho Leung, Wilfred Shone Horn Wong, Zoe Hoi Shuen Yu, Edwin Ho Ming Lee, Wing Chung Chang

“…Abstract Background There is limited research on real-world utilization patterns of benzodiazepines and Z-drugs (collectively-termed benzodiazepine-receptor agonists [BZRAs]) in children and adolescents, particularly in non-western countries. …”
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Computed Tomography (CT) Patterns of Hepatic Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) Cysts: A 19-Year Retrospective Study at a Tertiary Center in Sana’a, Yemen by Mohammed Al-Shehari, Yasser Abdurabo Obadiel, Lamis Ali Saryah, Mansor Al-Hamli, Mohammed Al-Absi, Haitham Mohammed Jowah

“…Understanding their prevalence, computed tomography (CT) patterns, and socio-demographic characteristics is crucial for effective disease management. …”
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Antimicrobial resistance pattern in aerobic bacteria isolated from endotracheal aspirate in ventilator-associated pneumonia: Ten years observation from a tertiary care hospital by Surlu Vidya Rao, Karadka Ramdas Thilakchand, Rekha Boloor, Sucharitha Suresh, Thomas George, Michael LJ. Pais, Ramakrishna Pai Jakribettu, Manjeshwar Shrinath Baliga

“…Conclusion: This is a ten-year study on the antibiotic resistance pattern of organisms causing VAP. …”
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Twenty-four years of prescription patterns in bipolar disorder inpatients with vs without lithium: a pharmacoepidemiological analysis of 8,707 cases in German-speaking countries by Waldemar Greil, Mateo de Bardeci, Nadja Nievergelt, Andreas Erfurth, Gregor Hasler, Rene Bridler, Sermin Toto, Renate Grohmann, Johanna Seifert, Georgios Schoretsanitis

“…Abstract Background Global pharmacoepidemiological evidence suggests dynamically changing prescription patterns in patients with bipolar disorders. We assessed trends in the use of pharmacological agents used in the management of bipolar disorders in inpatients. …”
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Histopathologic Pattern of Oropharyngeal Tumours Among Patients Seen in National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna: A 10 Year Retrospective Study From 2014-2023 by Maryam Ibrahim Rimi1*, Mustapha Abubakar Yaro2, Umar Salis3, Benjamin Turman Joseph3, Muhammad Kabir 4

“…This research aims to investigate the histopathologic pattern of oropharyngeal tumours retrospectively for 10 years among patients seen in National Ear Care Centre. …”
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Evaluating antibiotic use patterns and compliance in Shanxi province hospitals: a 7-year retrospective study of national clinical improvement system data (2015–2021) by Rui Zhang, Song Wang, Shuyun Wang, Jian Ren, Zhihong Ren, Yang Tang, Donghong Yin, Shucheng Yang, Ruigang Hou, Jinju Duan

“…This study aimed to evaluate the antibiotic use patterns and influencing factors of compliance in Shanxi Province Hospitals between 2015 and 2021 and provide data support for the management of antibiotics.Design This was a retrospective observational study of trends in antibiotic use and data reporting trends in the context of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS).Data sources The analysis involved annual antibiotic data from hospitals covered by China’s National Clinical Improvement System (NCIS). …”
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Risk Factors, Clinical Characteristics, and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of <i>Streptococcal</i> Keratitis: An 18-Year Retrospective Study from a Tertiary Hospital in China by Zhen Cheng, Qingquan Shi, Bo Peng, Zijun Zhang, Zhenyu Wei, Zhiqun Wang, Yang Zhang, Kexin Chen, Xizhan Xu, Xinxin Lu, Qingfeng Liang

“…<b>Purpose:</b> Our aim was to investigate risk factors, clinical characteristics, and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of cornea-isolated <i>Streptococcus</i> species collected at a tertiary hospital in China over 18 years. …”
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Climate Warming-Driven Expansion and Retreat of Alpine Scree in the Third Pole over the Past 45 Years by Guanshi Zhang, Bingfang Wu, Lingxiao Ying, Yu Zhao, Li Zhang, Mengru Cheng, Liang Zhu, Lu Zhang, Zhiyun Ouyang

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Human Infecting with Tick-Borne Diseases on the Territory of Irkutsk City: 25 Years of Survey by O. V. Melnikova, V. M. Korzun, E. I. Andaev

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