Diagnostic yield of fine needle aspiration with simultaneous core needle biopsy for thyroid nodules by Mohammad Ali Hasannia, Ramin Pourghorban, Hoda Asefi, Amir Aria, Elham Nazar, Hojat Ebrahiminik, Alireza Mohamadian

“…Background Fine needle aspiration (FNA) is a widely utilized technique for assessing thyroid nodules; however, its inherent non-diagnostic rate poses diagnostic challenges. The present study aimed to evaluate and compare the diagnostic efficacy of FNA, core needle biopsy (CNB), and their combined application in the assessment of thyroid nodules. …”
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Mönckeberg’s sclerosis — one disease, different faces by Olgierd Dróżdż, Marcin Dołęga, Piotr Gacka, Julia Szymonik, Bartosz Wilczyński, Maria Lasocka, Gabriela Augustynowicz, Natalia Dolata, Anastasiia Pylypchuk, Joanna Bober, Katarzyna Madziarska

“…Among the diverse spectrum of CVDs, Mönckeberg’s arteriosclerosis, a form of arterial calcification, poses unique challenges and clinical implications. …”
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Integration of Multi-Modal Biosensing Approaches for Depression: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Perspectives by Xuanzhu Zhao, Zhangrong Lou, Pir Tariq Shah, Chengjun Wu, Rong Liu, Wen Xie, Sheng Zhang

“…Depression represents one of the most prevalent mental health disorders globally, significantly impacting quality of life and posing substantial healthcare challenges. Traditional diagnostic methods rely on subjective assessments and clinical interviews, often leading to misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, and suboptimal outcomes. …”
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Biomarker-Guided Imaging and AI-Augmented Diagnosis of Degenerative Joint Disease by Rahul Kumar, Kyle Sporn, Aryan Borole, Akshay Khanna, Chirag Gowda, Phani Paladugu, Alex Ngo, Ram Jagadeesan, Nasif Zaman, Alireza Tavakkoli

“…Degenerative joint disease remains a leading cause of global disability, with early diagnosis posing a significant clinical challenge due to its gradual onset and symptom overlap with other musculoskeletal disorders. …”
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Epidemiology, evolution, and biological characteristics of H6 avian influenza viruses in China by Xiaohao Xu, Qi Chen, Min Tan, Jia Liu, Xiyan Li, Lei Yang, Yuelong Shu, Dayan Wang, Wenfei Zhu

“…Therefore, our study demonstrated that the H6 AIVs posed a potential threat to human health and highlighted the urgent need for continued surveillance and evaluation of the H6 influenza viruses circulating in the field.…”
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Enhanced piezocatalytic therapy of MRSA-infected osteomyelitis using ultrasound-triggered copper nanocrystals-doped barium titanate by Yang Wu, Bei Chen, Xia Chen, Guoqiang Zhu, Wei Du, Liming Qing, Panfeng Wu, Zhenxing Wang, Juyu Tang, Hui Xie

“…Osteomyelitis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) biofilms poses a major therapeutic challenge due to persistent infection and bone loss. …”
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Nanonet trapping for effective removal of nanoplastics by iron coagulation by Bingqian Yang, Long Tian, Peng Zhou, Peyman Babakhani, John Gregory, Nigel Graham, Menachem Elimelech, Wenzheng Yu

“…Abstract Nanoplastics (NPs) are emerging aqueous pollutants, posing risks to drinking water safety and human health. …”
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Gastroesophageal Reflux in Athletes: Impact on Performance and Non-Surgical Management Strategies by Adam Jan Ząbek, Jakub Paweł Kuźniar, Emilia Gabriela Chrzanowska, Michalina Zagalska, Marta Turek, Tomasz Tamborski, Adam Grzebinoga, Julia Szlążek, Barbara Roguska

“…Symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, and chronic cough may limit exercise capacity and reduce training comfort. This study aims to present the effects of GERD on athletic performance and effective management strategies for athletes. …”
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Regaining control over alcohol intake but not abstinence on disulfiram medication, as a harm reduction approach: 2 case reports by Max Schallenberg, Maximilian Pilhatsch, Johannes Petzold, Diana Vogel-Blaschka, Ulrich S. Zimmermann, Maik Spreer

“…Abstract Background Alcohol use disorder (AUD) poses severe health risks, yet many affected individuals opt out of complete abstinence. …”
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Bioaccumulation and sources of typical emerging pollutants via farming activities: Insight from risk assessment and mitigation by Qiongping Sun, Jingru Zhang, Zhixin Zheng, Qianqian Yu, Ting Wei, Jieyi Diao, Xuan Yu, Lulu Zhang, Qiusen Huang, Tieyu Wang

“…This raised significant concerns, as phenols from treated wastewater into rivers posed a threat to aquatic organisms such as fish and daphnia. …”
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Relationship between PFAS and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or autism spectrum disorder: Epidemiological and experimental evidence by Keyue Wu, Aoxue Tang, Xing Zhang, Shun Zhou, Nana Wu, Junyan Tao, Yun Chen, Guanghong Yang, Hao Zhou, Mingdan You

“…Previous evidence indicates that PFAS exposure poses significant neurotoxic risks, owing to their ability to penetrate the blood-brain barrier and bioaccumulate in neural tissue. …”
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Implementation of carrier-grade quantum communication networks over 10000 km by Hao-Ze Chen, Ming-Han Li, Yu Zhou Wang, Zhen-Geng Zhao, Cheng Ye, Fei Long Li, Zhu Chen, Sheng-Long Han, Bao Tang, Ya Jun Miao, Wei Qi

“…Abstract Quantum computing poses a serious threat to classical cryptographic algorithms based on computational complexity. …”
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A recyclable magnetic piezoelectric composite Fe3O4/SrBi2Ta2O9 for efficient antibiotic removal in water under ball milling by Dongyi Chen, Xingsheng Li, Ning Li, Zhenjian Zhou, Zhikui Zhou, Xiaoyun Fan

“…Confronting the significant environmental and public health challenges posed by the escalating threat of antibiotic pollution, piezocatalytic technology has emerged as a promising solution. …”
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An overview of biological cyanide elimination from tailing wastewater as a promising tool for sustainable utilization by Ainur Berkinbayeva, Bagdaulet Kenzhaliyev, Kenzhegali Smailov, Alan Aimagambetov, Bekzat Kamenov, Shynar Saulebekkyzy, Nazerke Tolegenova, Primandari Sri Rizki Putri

“…Cyanide compounds, both organic and inorganic, are widely present in natural and industrial environments, especially in effluents from mining and metallurgical processes. …”
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WASP-121 b’s Transmission Spectrum Observed with JWST/NIRSpec G395H Reveals Thermal Dissociation and SiO in the Atmosphere by Cyril Gapp, Thomas M. Evans-Soma, Joanna K. Barstow, Joshua D. Lothringer, David K. Sing, Djemma Ruseva, Eva-Maria Ahrer, Jayesh M. Goyal, Duncan Christie, Laura Kreidberg, Nathan J. Mayne

“…The three-dimensional nature of thermal dissociation on WASP-121 b's dayside and of recombination on its nightside, however, poses a challenge to constraining molecular abundances and elemental abundance ratios from the transmission spectrum. …”
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Advancing sustainability in EDM: A brief review of eco-friendly dielectric fluids by Abhijit Bhowmik, Raman Kumar, Ranganathaswamy M. K, Y. Karun Kumar, Parveen Kumar, Pardeep Singh Bains, Raed Hameed Alfilh, Abinash Mahapatro, Deepak Gupta, A. Johnson Santhosh

“…In addition, an assessment of eco-friendly dielectric alternatives is presented, highlighting their potential to make the EDM process safer and more environmentally responsible.…”
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Machine learning analysis of ARVC informed by sodium channel protein-based interactome networks by Yanan Zhu, Hui Zhang, Xuan Zhao, Xin Wang, Lina Xing, Sijie Yao, Xiao Jin, Tingting Li, Ting Dai, Xinyue Ding, Zhen Qi, Zongjun Liu

“…By integrating ML modeling with organoid validation, our platform provides valuable support in addressing the public health challenges posed by ARVC, with broad application prospects. …”
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A survey of backdoor attacks and defences: From deep neural networks to large language models by Ling-Xin Jin, Wei Jiang, Xiang-Yu Wen, Mei-Yu Lin, Jin-Yu Zhan, Xing-Zhi Zhou, Maregu Assefa Habtie, Naoufel Werghi

“…Adversaries exploit these vulnerabilities to conceal malicious backdoor information within DNNs, thereby causing erroneous outputs and posing substantial threats to the efficacy of DNN-based applications. …”
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Scalable Synthesis of PtAu Nanoalloy-Decorated Hydrogenated TiO₂ for High-Efficiency Indoor Formaldehyde Photodegradation by Hairui Cai, Benjamin Yang, Jie Hou, Ziqi Wang, Zhuo Li

“…Formaldehyde, a pervasive indoor air pollutant posing significant health risks, has driven extensive research into advanced mitigation strategies to ensure safer living environments. …”
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Comparison of Three Commercial ELISA Kits for Detection of Antibodies Against SARS-CoV-2 in Serum Samples from Different Animal Species by Leira Fernández-Bastit, Sílvia Marfil, Edwards Pradenas, Julià Blanco, Júlia Vergara-Alert, Joaquim Segalés

“…In February 2020, the first cases of SARS-CoV-2 infections in animals were documented, highlighting the potential risks posed by regular human–animal interactions in facilitating viral transmission. …”
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