Annual dialysis data report 2022, Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy (JSDT) Renal Data Registry by Norio Hanafusa, Masanori Abe, Nobuhiko Joki, Junichi Hoshino, Masatomo Taniguchi, Kan Kikuchi, Takeshi Hasegawa, Shunsuke Goto, Tetsuya Ogawa, Eiichiro Kanda, Shigeru Nakai, Toshihide Naganuma, Kenichiro Miura, Atsushi Wada, Yoshiaki Takemoto

“…Among incident dialysis patients, the mean age was 71.42 years, and diabetic nephropathy (38.7%) was the most common cause of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). …”
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Efficacy and safety of venetoclax and azacitidine for acute myeloid leukemia in China: a real-world single-center study by Jie-Fei Bai, Ting Wang, Jiang-Tao Li, Chun-Li Zhang, Long Qian, Ya-Zi Yang, Xiao-Ya Yun, Jing-Jing Yin, Fei Zhao, Wei-Dong Ding, Bao-Li Xing, Shang-Yong Ning, Lei Pei, Xiao-Dong Xu, Hui Liu, Ru Feng

“…Understanding the real-world usage patterns and outcomes after VEN-AZA therapy failure is crucial, yet poorly studied. …”
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Cancer Burden in Chinese Older Adults: Insights Into Incidence, Mortality, and Global Comparisons Using GLOBOCAN 2022 by Yuanjie Zheng, He Li, Qianru Li, Siyi He, Yi Teng, Mengdi Cao, Nuopei Tan, Jiachen Wang, Tingting Zuo, Tianyi Li, Wanqing Chen

“…ABSTRACT Objective To summarize the latest cancer burden among Chinese adults aged 60 years and older and compare it with the global average and four regions classified by Human Development Index (HDI). …”
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Zoonotic diseases in China: epidemiological trends, incidence forecasting, and comparative analysis between real-world surveillance data and Global Burden of Disease 2021 estimates by Yun-Fei Zhang, Shi-Zhu Li, Shi-Wen Wang, Di Mu, Xi Chen, Sheng Zhou, Hai-Jian Zhou, Tian Qin, Qin Liu, Shan Lv, Yan Lu, Ji-Chun Wang, Yu Qin, Guo-Bing Yang, Yong-Jun Li, Jian-Yun Sun, Xiao-Nong Zhou, Mai-Geng Zhou, Can-Jun Zheng, Biao Kan, Shun-Xian Zhang

“…For most diseases, incidence rates were consistently higher in males than females. Children aged 0–5 years accounted for a substantial proportion of encephalitis and leishmaniasis cases, while adults aged 14–65 years represented the primary affected group across the majority of diseases. …”
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The association between adherence to unhealthy plant-based diet and risk of COVID-19: a cross-sectional study by Mina Darand, Sahar Golpour-Hamedani, Elham Karimi, Shirin Hassanizadeh, Masoud Mirzaei, Vahid Arabi, Azadeh Nadjarzadeh, Mahdieh Hosseinzadeh

“…Abstract Background The fast spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic and its high mortality were quickly considered by the health community. Dietary patterns play an important role in strengthening or weakening the immune system and thus incidence of diseases. …”
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Ehrlichia canis and Hepatozoon spp. in captive tigers in Thailand by C. Mongkolphan, A. Saechin, T. Chamsai, P. Sedwisai, R. Boonyarittichaikij, S. Tangsudjai

“…This study aimed to investigate the infection rate, co-infection patterns, and associated risk factors of tick-borne pathogens (Ehrlichia, Hepatozoon, and Babesia) in captive tigers in Thailand. …”
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“It doesn’t make any sense to even try”: the disruptive impact of COVID-19’s first wave on people with chronic pain using medical cannabis in New York by Yuval Zolotov, Jacinta Lomba, Megan Ghiroli, Mariya Masyukova, Julia H. Arnsten, Joanna L. Starrels, Jonathan Ross, Chinazo O. Cunningham, Deepika E. Slawek

“…Results Participants’ median age was 49 years, nine were female, four were Hispanic, four were non-Hispanic White, and four were non-Hispanic Black. …”
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The association of dietary insulinemic indices with PI3K, PTEN, and Akt gene expressions in visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissues among individuals undergoing abdominal surgery by Hamid Ahmadirad, Farshad Teymoori, Farshad Teymoori, Hossein Farhadnejad, Ghazaleh Shimi, Golaleh Asghari, Emad Yuzbashian, Maryam Zarkesh, Parvin Mirmiran, Parvin Mirmiran, Alireza Khalaj

“…Moreover, the higher insulinemic potential of diet and lifestyle was positively related to a higher expression of the PTEN and Akt genes in VAT.ConclusionOur findings revealed that high insulinemic lifestyles and dietary patterns may be related to the expression of PI3K, PTEN, and Akt in adipose tissues.…”
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Morphodynamic Features of Contrast-Enhanced Mammography and Their Correlation with Breast Cancer Histopathology by Claudio Ventura, Marco Fogante, Elisabetta Marconi, Barbara Franca Simonetti, Silvia Borgoforte Gradassi, Nicola Carboni, Enrico Lenti, Giulio Argalia

“…In this prospective study, 50 female patients (mean age: 57.2 ± 13.7 years) with BI-RADS 4–5 lesions underwent CEM followed by surgical excision between December 2022 and May 2024. …”
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Glycoproteomics analysis of complement factor H and its complement-regulatory function during Streptococcus pneumoniae-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome by Laura M. Baas, Kioa L. Wijnsma, Fokje Zijlstra, Nicole C. A. J. van de Kar, Lieke ter Steeg, Antonia H. M. Bouts, Marloes A. H. M. Michels, Marloes A. H. M. Michels, Jeroen D. Langereis, Dirk Lefeber, Dirk Lefeber, Hans J. C. T. Wessels, Lambertus P. van den Heuvel, Lambertus P. van den Heuvel, Lambertus P. van den Heuvel, Lambertus P. van den Heuvel, Lambertus P. van den Heuvel

“…Hemolytic uremic syndrome caused by an invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae infection (SP-HUS) is a rare and severe disease that primarily affects children under two years of age. The pathophysiology of SP-HUS remains poorly understood, and treatment is largely supportive. …”
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Traditional Indian medicine (TIM) and traditional Korean medicine (TKM): aconstitutional-based concept and comparison by Young Min Kang, Richard Komakech, Chandrakant Shivappa Karigar, Asma Saqib

“…Similarly, the treatment methods of TIM and TKM follow similar patterns involving use of medicinal herbs, moxibustion, acupuncture, cupping, and manual therapy. …”
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Comparative Economic Analysis Between Bioenergy and Forage Types of Switchgrass for Sustainable Biofuel Feedstock Production: A Data Envelopment Analysis and Cost–Benefit Analysis... by Muhammad Umer Arshad, David Archer, Daniel Wasonga, Nictor Namoi, Arvid Boe, Rob Mitchell, Emily Heaton, Madhu Khanna, DoKyoung Lee

“…The profit trends observed in current study sites may indicate broader patterns across similar US hardiness zones. This study provides valuable insights for decision‐makers to optimize input strategies for biomass production of bioenergy switchgrass to meet renewable energy demands.…”
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Systematic review: e-cigarettes vs. conventional cigarettes by Mateusz Janik, Barbara Ufnalska, Joanna Rychlewska-Duda, Justyna Lisiecka, Artur Fabijański, Anna Konarska, Anna Machowiak, Michał Nowak, Wojciech Firlej, Adrianna Dukacz

“…E-cigarettes and conventional cigarettes present distinct usage patterns and cost profiles. Years of research on larger sample sizes are needed to determine their impact on humans. …”
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The prevalence of behavioral non- communicable diseases risk factors among black Africans in peri-urban community in South Africa by Sifundile Zamazulu Maphumulo, Gerrit Jan Breukelman, Brandon Shaw, Ina Shaw

“…Smoking rates were significantly higher among males compared to females (26% vs. 8%; P = 0.04), and among younger participants (≤25 years) compared to older ones (24.56% vs. 6.97%; P = 0.01). …”
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Classification of ROI-based fMRI data in short-term memory tasks using discriminant analysis and neural networks by Magdalena Fafrowicz, Marcin Tutajewski, Igor Sieradzki, Jeremi K. Ochab, Jeremi K. Ochab, Anna Ceglarek-Sroka, Koryna Lewandowska, Tadeusz Marek, Barbara Sikora-Wachowicz, Igor T. Podolak, Paweł Oświęcimka, Paweł Oświęcimka, Paweł Oświęcimka

“…Understanding brain function relies on identifying spatiotemporal patterns in brain activity. In recent years, machine learning methods have been widely used to detect connections between regions of interest (ROIs) involved in cognitive functions, as measured by the fMRI technique. …”
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Neuromuscular Strategies in Novice and Advanced Taekwondo Athletes During Consecutive Roundhouse Kicks by Mauricio Barramuño-Medina, Pablo Aravena-Sagardia, Pablo Valdés-Badilla, Jordan Hernandez-Martinez, Tomás Espinoza-Palavicino, Cristian Sandoval, Germán Gálvez-García

“…<b>Methods:</b> Sixteen Taekwondo athletes (12 males, 4 females; mean age: 20.5 ± 4.3 years) were divided into novice (<i>n</i> = 8) and advanced (<i>n</i> = 8) groups. …”
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Impacts of COVID-19-Induced Human Mobility Changes on Global Wildfire Activity by Liqing Si, Wei Li, Mingyu Wang, Lifu Shu, Feng Chen, Fengjun Zhao, Pengle Cheng, Weike Li

“…Using MODIS data (2010–2022), we analyzed fire patterns during the pandemic (2020–2022) against pre-pandemic baselines. …”
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Using Local Ecological Knowledge in Louisiana to Infer Distribution and Abundance of the Alligator Snapping Turtle by Cybil C. Huntzinger, Irvin Louque Jr., Eddie K. Lyons, Peter V. Lindeman, Will Selman

“…Despite a low response rate (4.7%), all parishes had ≥1 sighting of alligator snapping turtle reported by respondents within the past 5 years, suggesting that they are still relatively widespread throughout southwestern Louisiana. …”
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Automated geospatial workflow for spatiotemporal assessment of urban expansion influence on deforestation in Northeast Florida by Md Zakaria Salim, Md Hashibur Rahman, Abdulla Al Kafy, Hamad Ahmed Altuwaijri, Md Abdul Fattah, Namit Choudhari

“…Vegetation was the most affected land cover class, declining from 51.39 % in 2000 to 45.82 % in 2022, representing a 5.57 % loss over 22 years. Conversely, urban areas increased by 12.14 %, from 9.90 % in 2000 to 22.04 % in 2022. …”
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Smart medical report: efficient detection of common and rare diseases on common blood tests by Ákos Németh, Ákos Németh, Gábor Tóth, Péter Fülöp, György Paragh, Bíborka Nádró, Zsolt Karányi, György Paragh, Zsolt Horváth, Zsolt Csernák, Zsolt Csernák, Erzsébet Pintér, Erzsébet Pintér, Dániel Sándor, Dániel Sándor, Gábor Bagyó, István Édes, János Kappelmayer, Mariann Harangi, Bálint Daróczy, Bálint Daróczy

“…We evaluated the diagnostic performance by (1) implementing ensemble learning (mean ROC-AUC.9293 and mean DOR 63.96); (2) assessing the model's sensitivity via risk scores to simulate its screening effectiveness; (3) analyzing the potential for early disease detection (30–270 days before clinical diagnosis) through creating historical patient timelines and (4) conducting validation on real-world clinical data in collaboration with Synlab Hungary, to assess the tool's performance in clinical setting.DiscussionUniquely, our model not only considers stable blood values but also tracks changes from baseline across 15 years of patient history. Our AI-driven automated diagnostic tool can significantly enhance clinical practice by recognizing patterns in common and rare diseases, including malignancies. …”
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