EASL postgraduate course report: Vascular biology in chronic liver disease and clinical management implicationsKey points by Pierre-Emmanuel Rautou, Ton Lisman, Virginia Hernandez-Gea, Cristina Ripoll

“…Regarding vascular liver diseases, the term porto-sinusoidal vascular disorder is a recently redefined entity encompassing various overlapping histological patterns (e.g. nodular regenerative hyperplasia, obliterative portal venopathy) and clinical entities (e.g. idiopathic portal hypertension). …”
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Temporal trend in non-melanoma skin cancer mortality in China, 1992–2021: an analysis for the global burden of disease study 2021 by Deng Li, Ge Yan, Shasha Song, Siqi Fan, Haochen Zhao, Gang Hu, Xuewen Xu, Qingfeng Li, Qingfeng Li

“…In China, over the past 30 years, the prevalence and incidence of NMSC have changed significantly, yet mortality rate (MR) data is scarce. …”
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An AI recognition method for children's clinical operative pain by skin potential (SP) signal by Mingxuan Huang, Cangcang Fu, Linbo Chui, Jiadong He, Xiaozhi Wang, Jikui Luo, Bin Wu, Yonggang Chen, Shaohua Hu, Jihua Zhu, Yubo Li

“…Objective and rationale: Children's clinical pain phenotypes are complex, and there is a lack of objective biological diagnostic markers and cognitive patterns. Detecting physiological signals through wearable devices simplifies disease diagnosis and holds the potential for remote medical applications. …”
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Global, regional, and national burden of sudden infant death syndrome and the impact of COVID-19: a trend and health inequality analysis based on the global burden of disease study... by Xinkuo Zheng, Meishen Liu, Xingwei Zhao, Xiuqi Xu, Wei Tao, Ling Wu, Weijia Sun, Yuhang Dong, Yalin Xi

“…BackgroundCurrent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) epidemiological patterns and COVID-19 impacts remain uncertain. We therefore conducted this global, regional, and national epidemiological study using data from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2021.MethodsThis study analyzed GBD-based population data on SIDS disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). …”
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The clinical relevance of healthy neurodevelopmental connectivity in childhood and adolescence: a meta-analysis of resting-state fMRI by Merida Galilea Tapia Medina, Merida Galilea Tapia Medina, Merida Galilea Tapia Medina, Raquel Cosío-Guirado, Raquel Cosío-Guirado, Raquel Cosío-Guirado, Maribel Peró-Cebollero, Maribel Peró-Cebollero, Maribel Peró-Cebollero, Cristina Cañete-Massé, Erwin Rogelio Villuendas-González, Joan Guàrdia-Olmos, Joan Guàrdia-Olmos, Joan Guàrdia-Olmos

“…BackgroundIn recent years, interest has grown in brain connectivity during infancy and adolescence, particularly in understanding neurodevelopment. …”
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Gradient changes in bioprosthetic valve thrombosis: duration of anticoagulation and strategies to improve detection by Vuyisile T Nkomo, Alexander C Egbe, Heidi M Connolly, Patricia A Pellikka, Sorin V Pislaru, Filip Ionescu, Hartzell V Schaff, Ioana Petrescu, Jwan A Naser, Cristina Pislaru

“…Objective Bioprosthetic valve thrombosis (BPVT) is increasingly recognised as a major cause of prosthetic dysfunction in the first years postimplantation. How early abnormal gradients can be detected prior to diagnosis and how fast they normalise with anticoagulant therapy is unknown. …”
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Prevalence, Risk Factors and Antibiotic Resistance of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Children Hospitalized with Urinary Tract Infection at Ki... by Abobakr Abdelgalil, Fajr Saeedi, Eilaf Metwalli, Futoon Almutairi, Mayar Felemban, Hadeel Albaradei, Haneen Aseeri, Jawahir Mokhtar, Wesam Baw, Mohamed Sayed

“…Background/Objectives: We aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors for acquisition of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> (<i>E. coli</i>) in children admitted with urinary tract infection (UTI) at a tertiary university hospital in Saudi Arabia, as well as to investigate antibiotic resistance patterns. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study involved hospitalized children aged 0–14 years from January 2018 to December 2022 with urine cultures that grew <i>E. coli</i> or ESBL-producing <i>E. coli</i>. …”
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Bacterial Meningoencephalitis in Newborns by Alessia Guarnera, Giulia Moltoni, Francesco Dellepiane, Giulia Lucignani, Maria Camilla Rossi-Espagnet, Francesca Campi, Cinzia Auriti, Daniela Longo

“…Moreover, we tried identifying some peculiar MRI patterns related to some bacteria.…”
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Trends in cervical cancer incidence in the United States from 2000-2019 by Yu-yi Ou, Zi-Jun Lin, Santosh Chokkakula, Siomui Chong, Xiaohua Xu, Liying Huang, Andrew In-Cheong Si Md, Jiang Yong, Chengliang Yin, Jun Lyu, Xiao-bin Huang

“…Introduction: Cervical cancer remains a significant public health issue globally and in the United States (US). Understanding the patterns of disease occurrence and identifying at-risk populations is crucial. …”
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Heterogeneity in family dynamics among adolescents engaging in high-risk sexual behaviors: a latent class analysis by Sarah M. Godoy, Mimi V. Chapman, Todd M. Jensen, Eraka P. Bath, Laura S. Abrams, Rachel W. Goode, William J. Hall

“…Participants were on average 15.49 years old (SD = 1.34), 50% female, and 58% people of color.ResultsA five-class solution was deemed optimal. …”
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Advancing West Nile virus monitoring through whole genome sequencing: Insights from a One Health genomic surveillance study in Romagna (Italy) by Martina Brandolini, Alessandra Mistral De Pascali, Irene Zaghi, Giorgio Dirani, Silvia Zannoli, Ludovica Ingletto, Antonio Lavazza, Davide Lelli, Michele Dottori, Mattia Calzolari, Massimiliano Guerra, Carlo Biagetti, Francesco Cristini, Paolo Bassi, Rino Biguzzi, Monica Cricca, Alessandra Scagliarini, Vittorio Sambri

“…In the last 6 years, Italy accounted for 36 % of the total autochthonous European West Nile virus (WNV) cases reported to ECDC. …”
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Burden of disease in the Belt and Road countries from 1990 to 2021: analysis of estimates from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 by Youyou Wu, Peishan Ning, Zhenzhen Rao, Li Li, David C. Schwebel, Peixia Cheng, Yanhong Fu, Ruotong Li, Jie Li, Wanhui Wang, Guoqing Hu

“…We analyzed the health patterns and its geographical distribution in 149 BRI countries from 1990 to 2021. …”
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The Validation of Drug Resistance in Pneumonia (DRIP) Score in Predicting Infections due to Drug-Resistant Pathogens in Community-acquired Pneumonia at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital,... by Fadrian Fadrian, Khie Chen, July Kumalawati, Cleopas M Rumende, Hamzah Shatri, Erni J Nelwan

“…Background: The emergence of drug-resistant pathogens (DRP) in recent years possibly contributes to the common problems associated with community-acquired pneumonia. …”
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Exploring the development and trends of prostate cancer radiotherapy research: a bibliometric analysis by Qinfei Sun, Zhenguo Bu, Shuowei Jiang, Yixin Dai, Yipeng Xu, Jueqi Chen, Yanchi Wang, Lili Zhang

“…Therefore, this study employs bibliometric analysis to evaluate the key research domains, current research landscape, and future development patterns in PC radiotherapy over the last 30 years. …”
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Gait-Based AI Models for Detecting Sarcopenia and Cognitive Decline Using Sensor Fusion by Rocío Aznar-Gimeno, Jose Luis Perez-Lasierra, Pablo Pérez-Lázaro, Irene Bosque-López, Marina Azpíroz-Puente, Pilar Salvo-Ibáñez, Martin Morita-Hernandez, Ana Caren Hernández-Ruiz, Antonio Gómez-Bernal, María de la Vega Rodrigalvarez-Chamarro, José-Víctor Alfaro-Santafé, Rafael del Hoyo-Alonso, Javier Alfaro-Santafé

“…Gait patterns were assessed at usual walking speeds using sensors attached to the feet and lumbar region, and CV data were captured using a camera. …”
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Exploring the rising death rates among older US citizens with heart failure and sepsis: Need for health-care policy reform by Abdul Ahad, Eeshal Fatima, Adeena Jamil, Obaid Ur Rehman, Irfan Ullah, Raheel Ahmed, Bernardo Cortese, Michael E. Hall, Mamas A. Mamas

“…It is therefore crucial to understand the mortality patterns in older adults (≥65) with HF and sepsis for improving care strategies in the United States. …”
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A legume-enriched diet improves metabolic health in prediabetes mediated through gut microbiome: a randomized controlled trial by Xiaorong Wu, Alvin Surya Tjahyo, Vera Sergeyevna Brok Volchanskaya, Long Hui Wong, Xianning Lai, Yi Ning Yong, Farhana Osman, Shia Lyn Tay, Priya Govindharajulu, Shalini Ponnalagu, Rachel Tso, Hwee Sze Teo, Kaijie Khoo, Huan Fan, Chew Chan Goh, Clara Poh Lian Yap, Melvin Khee-Shing Leow, Christiani Jeyakumar Henry, Sumanto Haldar, Kevin Junliang Lim

“…Abstract Healthy dietary patterns rich in legumes can improve metabolic health, although their additional benefits in conjunction with calorie restriction have not been well-established. …”
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Exploring the relationship between ultra-processed food consumption and gut microbiota at school age in a Brazilian birth cohort by Etiene Dias Alves, Marina Xavier Carpena, Aluísio J. D. Barros, Elena M. Comelli, Lorena López-Domínguez, Robert H. J. Bandsma, Iná da Silva dos Santos, Alicia Matijasevich, Juliana dos Santos Vaz, Romina Buffarini, Isabel Oliveira Bierhals, Maria Carolina Borges, Luciana Tovo-Rodrigues

“…Abstract: Dietary patterns significantly impact health outcomes and gut microbiota composition. …”
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Resistance profiles of Staphylococcus aureus isolates against frequently used antibiotics at private sector laboratories in Jordan by Rania Al-Groom, Ghina Al-Saraireh, Sultan Ayesh Mohammed Saghir, Mohd Sajjad Ahmad Khan, Areej M. Almanaseer, Laila Alswalha, Wesal Alraei, Dalia Abu Al-Haijaa, Maha Hdaib, Anas Da'meh, Shereen Z Burjaq, Omar Al-Dmour, Fuad Alhawarat

“…This study aimed to assess resistance patterns in S. aureus isolates obtained from certain private-sector laboratories against commonly used antimicrobial agents. …”
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Trends in primary care blood tests prior to lung and colorectal cancer diagnosis—A retrospective cohort study using linked Australian data by Meena Rafiq, Allison Drosdowsky, Ben Solomon, Marliese Alexander, Peter Gibbs, Gavin Wright, Justin M. Yeung, Georgios Lyratzopoulos, Jon Emery

“…Requests and results from general practice blood tests (six acute phase reactants [APR] and six red blood cell indices [RBCI]) were examined in the 2 years before cancer diagnosis. Poisson regression models were used to estimate monthly incidence rates and examine pre‐diagnostic trends in blood test use and abnormal results prior to cancer diagnosis, comparing patterns in LC and CRC patients. …”
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