Discussion on the duration of response following HBsAg clearance in patients with chronic hepatitis B treated with PegIFNα-2b by Tao Wang, Fei Tang, Fenghui Li, Jing Chen, Fei Yan, Qin Du, Weili Yin, Jing Liang, Lei Liu, Fang Wang, Baiguo Xu, Qing Ye, Huiling Xiang

“…The mean age was 41.5 ± 9.0 years, with 16.19% of patients having compensated cirrhosis. …”
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Quantification of Subsurface Hydrological Connectivity Using Wavelet Coherence Analysis by REN Ruijie, Fan Bihang, ZHANG Yaling, WANG Erqing, YANG Ruxin, HAN Xiaole, LIU Jintao, GUO Li

“…This study employs wavelet coherence analysis to quantitatively investigate subsurface hydrological process connectivity and its spatiotemporal evolution patterns, providing a reference for analyzing and simulating hydrological and soil processes in mountainous small watersheds.MethodsDaily-scale soil moisture and rainfall observation data spanning three hydrological years (May 2011—May 2014) from the Shale Hills Critical Zone Observatory (Pennsylvania, USA) were utilized. …”
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Hypothetical interventional effect of health behaviors for improving depression symptoms among patients diagnosed with cancer: a g-formula based study by Li Yang, Zhiping Yuan, Qing Pan

“…Appropriate dietary patterns and exercise can be selected based on the needs and characteristics of the patient. …”
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Vulnerability assessment for reducing risk of environmental hazards based on ecosystem services: Case of Alborz Province by Naser Moghadasi, Sharareh Pourebrahim, Hosein Azarnivand

“…Results show that quality of the ecological area of Alborz Province has significantly reduced in recent years due to human factors such as the establishment of factories, creation of various industrial zones, soil erosion and degradation, drought, depletion of water tables, loss of accessible water resources, improper cropping patterns, population growth due to immigration from other provinces and climate change. …”
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Midshaft clavicle fractures with associated ipsilateral acromioclavicular joint injuries: a systematic review by Chaoqun Wang, Xugui Li, Shengnan Dong, Wei Xie, Zexi Ling, Chengfei Meng, Ulrich Stöckle

“…Notably, most patients reported favorable outcomes without major complications within two years, regardless of treatment approach. Conclusions MCFs with ipsilateral ACJ injuries are rare and often missed when ACJ injuries are mild. …”
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Mortality due to snakebite and other venomous animals in the Indian state of Bihar: Findings from a representative mortality study. by Rakhi Dandona, G Anil Kumar, Archana Kharyal, Sibin George, Md Akbar, Lalit Dandona

“…Death before reaching a health provider, non-availability of medicines or doctor, referral patterns, and sex-differentials in the context of snakebite deaths are reported. …”
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Clinical-epidemiologic and serologic characteristics of Lyme disease in the Zaporizhzhia region (a retrospective analysis for 2015–2019 according to the Municipal Institution “Regi... by O. O. Furyk, K. A. Pak, O. V. Riabokon, D. A. Zadyraka, Yu. Yu. Riabokon

“…The age of the patients ranged from 18 to 79 years. There were 38 men and 24 women. All the patients were given a traditional complex clinical-laboratory examination; ELISA was used to defined serum IgM and IgG to Borrelia burgdorferi. …”
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Latent class analysis of aggression in martial arts and combat sports: A cross-sectional study. by Cezary Kuśnierz, Marta Niewczas, Wojciech J Cynarski, Grzegorz Bielec, Aleksandra M Rogowska

“…This study adopts a person-centered approach to identify subgroups that exhibit similar patterns of aggression, thereby enhancing the understanding of individual differences through variable configurations. …”
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The Impact of Rural Alimentation on the Motivation and Retention of Indigenous Community Health Workers in India: A Qualitative Study by Ajit Kerketta, Raghavendra A N

“…The interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using thematic analysis to identify common themes and patterns in their experiences related to nutrition and retention. …”
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Determinants of Success in Revision Cochlear Implant Surgeries: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Patient, Surgical, and Radiological Factors by Sarah Alshehri, Thikra Khalid Hamdi Alasmari

“…<b>Results:</b> A total of 188 patients were included, with a mean age of 45.67 years. Younger age, shorter duration of implant use, modified surgical techniques, and absence of co-morbidities are key factors contributing to surgical success. …”
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Weaving oral health provider perspectives to guide future dental therapy advocacy and implementation efforts by Amanda J. Llaneza, Amanda J. Llaneza, Kara A. Stone, Julie Seward

“…From attendee's open-ended statements on objectives for attending this conference, key patterns were described.ResultsOne hundred people nationwide attended the conference. …”
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Exploring Motor Recovery Differences in Paretic Upper and Lower Extremity after Stroke: A Cross-sectional Analytical Study by Rathinasabapathy Sampath Pulimoot, CKV Bhuvaneswari, Annadurai Kabilan

“…Results: The mean age of the participants was 52.15±13.51 years, with a mean stroke duration of 21.17±16.96 months. …”
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Epidemic Trends and Spatial Distribution Characteristics of Hepatitis B in China: Surveillance Study by Xiaoxue Li, Jie Liang, Lanqing Ma, Shijie Shen, Xueying Han, Tao Sun, Heng Guo

“…Understanding the long-term epidemiological trends and evolving spatial distribution patterns is critical for optimizing prevention strategies and achieving the World Health Organization’s 2030 hepatitis elimination targets. …”
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Analysis of the Effect of Training Driving on Electromyographic Parameters in Trained Karting Drivers: A Study of Fatigue and Its Relationship with Training Practice by Aleksander Zarębski, Marcel Słomiński, Małgorzata Smoter, Rafał Studnicki

“…<b>Objectives:</b> The present study aimed to investigate changes in forearm muscle activity associated with short-term go-kart driving (680 m) and its potential effect on muscle activation patterns. <b>Methods</b>: Eleven male karting league drivers (mean age: 23.18 ± 1.40 years; body mass: 83.27 ± 10.98 kg; height: 182.73 ± 5.66 cm) volunteered to participate. …”
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Fruit and Dairy Intake Is Associated with a Lower Risk of Elevated Blood Pressure in Adults in Sao Paulo, Brazil by Paula Victoria Felix, Jaqueline Lopes Pereira, Flavia Mori Sarti, Marcelo Macedo Rogero, Regina Mara Fisberg

“…Background and objectives: Healthy eating patterns assessed by diet quality indexes (DQI) have been associated with a lower risk of elevated blood pressure (BP). …”
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Influence of microenvironmental factors on tobacco consumption among Spanish youth by Cristina Sota Rodrigo, María-Camino Escolar-Llamazares, Elvira Isabel Mercado Val, María Ángeles Martínez Martín, Ángela Sanllorente Rodríguez, María Consuelo Sáiz-Manzanares

“…The sample, incidental in nature, consisted of 3928 Spanish students aged 12–14 years, enrolled in Compulsory Secondary Education in 54 educational centers. …”
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Qualitative composition of milk from Ukrainian Mountain Carpathian sheep by S. V. Chugaev, V. V. Fedorovych, Ye. I. Fedorovych

“…In recent years, the world, and Ukraine in particular, has seen a significant increase in consumer demand for sheep milk, as it has substantial advantages over cow's milk in terms of chemical composition and physical properties. …”
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Evaluation of the Impact of External Conditions on Arm Positioning During Punches in MMA Fighters: A Comparative Analysis of 2D and 3D Methods by Dariusz Skalski, Magdalena Prończuk, Petr Stastny, Kinga Łosińska, Miłosz Drozd, Michal Toborek, Piotr Aschenbrenner, Adam Maszczyk

“…Video-based motion analysis, including two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) motion capture systems, plays a critical role in optimizing movement patterns, enhancing training efficiency, and reducing injury risk. …”
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Post-Trial Feedback Alters Landing Performance in Adolescent Female Athletes Using a Portable Feedback System by Thomas W Kernozek, Drew Rutherford, Becky Heinert, Jessica Onsager, Maria Lee, Jeremie Schiedermayer, Stephanie Dietrich, Renee Dade, Thomas Gus Almonroeder

“…# Background Post-performance verbal and visual feedback based on data collected via lab-based instruments have been shown to improve landing patterns related to non-contact ACL injury. Biomechanical methods are often complex, difficult to transport and utilize in field settings, and costly, which limits their use for injury prevention. …”
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Eye reactions under the influence of drugs of abuse as measured by smartphones: a controlled clinical study in healthy volunteers by Kiki W. K. Kuijpers, Karl Andersson, Karl Andersson, Maria Winkvist, Marieke Niesters, Monique van Velzen, Fred Nyberg, Albert Dahan, Markku D. Hämäläinen

“…Still, comprehensive quantitative evaluations under known ambient light conditions are lacking, when smartphones are used for monitoring.MethodsIn this clinical study (NCT05731999), four medicinal products with addiction risks were administered to 48 subjects (18–70 years old, all with informed consent, 12 subjects per drug). …”
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