THE ROLE OF PSMA PET/CT IN THE CHARACTERIZATION OF HEAD AND NECK SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA by Hadila da Silva Veras Sousa, Victor Cabral Costa Ribeiro Heringer, Ligia Traldi Macedo, Najua Abou Arab, Simone Kuba, Celso Dario Ramos, Carmen Silvia Passos Lima

“…Objectives: To evaluate the uptake patterns of 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT in HNSCC, in comparison with 18F-FDG PET/CT, aiming to explore its potential in tumor characterization, staging, and monitoring. …”
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Harnessing Facebook to Investigate Real-World Mentions of Adverse Events of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist (GLP-1 RA) Medications: Observational Study of Facebook Posts F... by Amrutha S Alibilli, Vidur Jain, Heran Mane, Xiaohe Yue, Alexandria Ratzki-Leewing, Junaid S Merchant, Shaniece Criss, Quynh C Nguyen, Rozalina G McCoy, Thu T Nguyen

“… Abstract BackgroundIn recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the popularity and use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) for weight loss. …”
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The contribution of a short electrocardiographic diastolic interval to diastolic dysfunction and HFpEF by A. M. L. N. van Ommen, L. R. Bear, C. Carlos Sampedrano, N. C. Onland-Moret, M. J. Cramer, F. H. Rutten, E. Dal Canto, I. I. Tulevski, G. A. Somsen, N. K. Sweitzer, R. Coronel, H. M. den Ruijter

“…In the subgroup with “delayed relaxation”, beta-blocker use was associated with a significantly lower risk of death, which was not observed in those with “stiff” ventricles showing pseudonormalization or restrictive inflow patterns. Findings were independent of heart rate, and not exclusive to women. …”
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Genetic diversity of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato in Humans with Cystic Echinococcosis from Western Romania by Miss Ana Paduraru, Maria Alina Lupu, Cristi Tarta, Dan Brebu, Gabriel Veniamin Cozma, Marius Octavian Cretu, Tudor Rares Olariu

“…Studies on larger scale should be conducted to better understand the molecular epidemiology and patterns of CE transmission.…”
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Results of a Multicenter Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Inosine Glycyl-Cysteinyl-Glutamate Disodium in the Treatment of Acute Ethanol Poisoning by I. A. Shikalova, A. N. Lodyagin, V. G. Antonov, A. Y. Simonova, N. B. Loginova, E. V. Baskakov, L. G. Zaitseva, V. V. Shilov, S. P. Katasonov

“…Inclusion criteria: age from 18 to 60 years, 1–2 coma stage (Glasgow-Pittsburgh coma scale of 14–27), ethanol in the blood of more than 2.5%. …”
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DYNAMIC CHANGES IN INFLAMMATORY INDICES AFTER LAPAROSCOPIC COMMON BILE DUCT EXPLORATION IN MALE AND FEMALE PATIENTS WITH COMPLEX COMMON BILE DUCT STONES by V.V. Volkovetskii, O.M. Lobanova, N.V. Puzyr, A.E. Tkachenko, M.V. Maksimenko, Ya.M. Susak, L.M. Skivka

“…Preoperatively, median inflammatory index values were significantly higher in female patients with cholelithiasis accompanied by DCBDS compared to males: NLR, PLR, and NMR were 1.4 times higher, while SII – by 1.6. 24 h post-surgery, systemic inflammatory indices followed distinct patterns in male and female patients. In males, the median values of NLR and LMR remained unchanged, whereas SII and NMR increased 1.2-fold, PLR rose 1.5-fold, and SIRI decreased 1.3-fold. …”
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DECIPHeR-GW v1: a coupled hydrological model with improved representation of surface–groundwater interactions by Y. Zheng, Y. Zheng, G. Coxon, M. Rahman, R. Woods, S. Salwey, S. Salwey, S. Salwey, Y. Rong, D. E. Wendt

“…Furthermore, our model reproduces temporal patterns of the groundwater level time series, with more than half of the wells achieving a Spearman correlation coefficient of 0.6 or higher when comparing simulations to observations. …”
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Consumo de álcool entre acadêmicos da área da saúde: implicações para a prática profissional [Alcohol consumption among academics in the health area: implications for professional... by Ingryd Cunha Ventura Felipe, Antonio Marcos Tosoli Gomes

“…ABSTRACT: This research aims to identify alcohol consumption patterns among biomedical academics and to discuss implications in their professional practice. …”
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International mobility experiences among Italian students: a cross-sectional survey comparing motivations towards high- versus low-income countries by Giovanni Putoto, Pietro Invernizzi, Maria Grazia Strepparava, Marco Bani, Selena Russo, Federico Zorzi, Alexia Del Greco, Stefano Ardenghi, Giulia Rampoldi

“…Structural equation modelling with bootstrapping confirmed these patterns (all path p<0.001), with 95% CIs indicating robust associations.Conclusions The findings suggest that tailored educational interventions integrating global health principles may enhance the motivation for IMEs, with distinct motivational drivers for high- versus low-income country destinations. …”
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Real-World Effectiveness of a Novel AI-Software Dependent Neuromodulation (ASDN) with Remote Monitoring Capability Field Stimulation Device for Chronic Pain: A 24-Month Analysis of... by Green M, Cabble A, Bailey M, Kappell ML, Billet B, Kim CW, Singh JR, Suthar M, Kalia H, Kappell S, Chakravarthy K

“…Session adherence and device usage patterns were also analyzed.Results: Across 187,930 recorded sessions, median pain scores declined from 6.0 at baseline to 4.0 at 6 months and 3.0 at 24 months. …”
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Farmers’ environmental perception and adaptation of different livelihood strategies in ecotone: a case of Wanjigou village, Yanchi County, Ningxia by Bian Yingying, Song Naiping

“…Some international relevant researches find that the farmers can change land use patterns and life strategies to reduce the impact of climatic fluctuation on crop yield and agricultural income. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Fatty Acid Profiles in Erythrocyte Membranes in Vegetarians Compared to Omnivores by Marta Despotović, Jasmina Debeljak Martačić, Ivana Šarac, Gordana Petrović Oggiano, Slavica Ranković, Petar Jovanović, Marija Takić

“…Understanding the implications of the fatty acid profiles within these dietary patterns can be used for personalized nutritional recommendations and supplementation for individuals adhering to specific dietary lifestyles.…”
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Asymptomatic nasopharyngeal carriage of multidrug resistant bacteria among children at University of Gondar Hospital Northwest Ethiopia Revealing Hidden Health Risks by Abebe Birhanu, Azanaw Amare, Mitkie Tigabie, Getachew Bitew, Tena Cherkos, Eden Getaneh, Feleke Moges

“…A total of 385 children aged 3 to 14 years were enrolled using a systematic random sampling technique. …”
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Associations of device-measured physical activity across adolescence with metabolic traits: Prospective cohort study. by Joshua A Bell, Mark Hamer, Rebecca C Richmond, Nicholas J Timpson, David Carslake, George Davey Smith

“…Study limitations include modest sample sizes and relatively short durations of accelerometry measurement on each occasion (3-7 d) and of time lengths between first and last accelerometry occasions (<4 years), which can obscure patterns from chance variation and limit description of activity trajectories. …”
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Oxygen saturation and acute mountain sickness during repeated altitude exposures simulating high-altitude working schedules by Nina F. Waldner, Sara E. Hartmann, Lara Muralt, Mona Lichtblau, Patrick R. Bader, Jean M. Rawling, Ivan Lopez, Silvia Ulrich, Marc J. Poulin, Konrad E. Bloch, Michael Furian

“…These findings highlight altitude-dependent acclimatization patterns and confirm pre-conditioning’s effectiveness in preventing AMS.…”
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Clinical and survival differences between second primary and first primary nasopharyngeal carcinoma in a retrospective study by Xin Huang, Ying Kong, Tianyu Wu, Zhen Meng, Min Kang

“…This study aimed to compare clinical profiles, pathological characteristics, treatment patterns, and survival outcomes between patients with 2nd NPC and first primary nasopharyngeal carcinoma (1st NPC). …”
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Kolbari and Its Identity Implications: Thematic Analysis of the Narrative of Kolbars in Baneh by Omid Ghaderzadeh, Adill Rasooli

“…Thematic analysis is a method used to identify and analyze patterns within qualitative data (Clarke & Braun, 2013: 1). …”
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Prediksi Kesiapan Sekolah Menggunakan Machine Learning Berbasis Kombinasi Adam dan Nesterov Momentum by Indah Mustika Rahayu, Ahmad Yusuf, Mujib Ridwan

“…Machine learning is a technique that uses algorithms to find useful patterns in data. Based on previous NST data, it can be designed as a school readiness prediction model that will facilitate teachers and parents in knowing the readiness of children to enter elementary school. …”
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Caracterização sociodemográfica e hábitos de vida de acadêmicos: identificando fatores de risco para hipertensão arterial [Socio-demographic profile and living habits of undergradu... by Ana Paula Ribeiro de Almeida, Francisca Alexandra Araújo da Silva, Jênifa Cavalcante dos Santos Santiago, Thereza Maria Magalhães Moreira, Andressa Suelly Saturnino de Oliveira, Ana Larissa Gomes Machado

“…The participants were predominantly women, from 18 to 29 years old, ‘brown’ skinned, reporting high intake of fried foods and salt, with sedentary habitsand unimpaired sleep patterns. …”
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A randomized controlled trial of a therapist-guided online intervention for depressed adults and its utility as an adjunctive to antidepressants and psychotherapy by Manuel Heinrich, Pavle Zagorscak, Christina Kampisiou, Johannes Bohn, Lars Schulze, Carmen Schaeuffele, Annette Brose, Christine Knaevelsrud

“…Rates of deterioration (PHQ-9: 4.1%; BDI-II: 3.4%) and self-reported side effects (10.5%) were low in the INT-arm. Similar patterns emerged for all strata. However, the between-arm differences failed to reach significance within the strata of individuals using the IBI as an add-on to psychotherapy. …”
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