Identification of Parkinson’s disease using MRI and genetic data from the PPMI cohort: an improved machine learning fusion approach by Yifeng Yang, Liangyun Hu, Yang Chen, Weidong Gu, Guangwu Lin, YuanZhong Xie, Shengdong Nie

“…ObjectiveThis study aim to leverage advanced machine learning techniques to develop and validate novel MRI imaging features and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) gene data fusion methodologies to enhance the early identification and diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD).MethodsWe leveraged a comprehensive dataset from the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI), which includes high-resolution neuroimaging data, genetic single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) profiles, and detailed clinical information from individuals with early-stage PD and healthy controls. …”
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Characterisation of HBV and co-infection with HDV and HIV through spatial transcriptomics by Upkar S Gill, Patrick T F Kennedy, Andrew Hall, Rageshri Dhairyawan, Alberto Quaglia, James M Harris, Colin Nixon, Fadi Issa, Amy Cross, Edward Arbe-Barnes, Jane A McKeating, Dimitra Peppa

“…Transcriptional differences in hepatocyte function suggest disrupted metabolic processes in HDV/HBV co-infection potentially impacting disease progression.Conclusion This proof-of-principle study shows the value of this platform in investigating the complex immune landscape, highlighting relevant host pathways to disease pathogenesis.…”
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Lung function improvement on triple modulators: high-resolution, nationwide data from the Danish Cystic Fibrosis Cohort by Christian Leo-Hansen, Daniel Faurholt-Jepsen, Tavs Qvist, Christine Højte, Bibi U. Nielsen, Thomas Bryrup, Esben H. Henriksen, Terese Katzenstein, Marianne Skov, Inger H.M. Mathiesen, Majbritt Jeppesen, Søren Jensen-Fangel, Hanne V. Olesen, Frederik Fouirnaies Buchvald, Kim Gjerum Nielsen, Espen Jimenez-Solem, Christian Ritz, Tacjana Pressler, Mette F. Olsen, the TransformCF Study Group

“…Close monitoring allowed us to assess the impact of treatment on lung function and progression of lung disease in an unselected nationwide cystic fibrosis population from 6 years of age. …”
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The Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine-Derived Formulations in Cancer Immunotherapy: A Review by Li Y, Li C, Fan J, Liu Y, Xu Y, Pang G

“…The mechanisms through which these formulations enhance anti-tumor immunity are multifaceted, involving modulation of immune cell activity, apoptosis induction, and suppression of tumor progression. As cancer immunotherapy evolves, the integration of TCM into conventional treatment regimens may offer enhanced therapeutic efficacy, reduced side effects, and improved overall outcomes for cancer patients. …”
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Astaxanthin-loaded brain-permeable liposomes for Parkinson’s disease treatment via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory responses by Thai-Duong Nguyen, Shristi Khanal, Eunhee Lee, Jinsol Choi, Ganesh Bohara, Nikesh Rimal, Dong-Young Choi, Soyeun Park

“…Thus, our formulation of Lf-ASX-LPs represents a promising strategy for providing neuroprotection and retarding Parkinson’s disease progression. Graphical abstract…”
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Adherence to First-Line Intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Therapy in the Context of Guideline Recommendations for US Patients With High-Risk Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer by Franklin D. Gaylis, Bruno Emond, Ameur M. Manceur, Anabelle Tardif-Samson, Laura Morrison, Dominic Pilon, Patrick Lefebvre, Lorie A. Ellis, Hiremagalur Balaji, Andrea Ireland

“…**Background:** Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) can reduce recurrence and delay progression among patients with high-risk non–muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), but is associated with a substantial emotional, physical, and social burden. …”
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Evaluation of Preptin and other Biomarkers in Coronary Artery Disease Patients with and without Diabetes Mellitus by Saja T. Yassen, Layla O. Farhan

“…Conclusion: Preptin may serve as a predictive marker for the progression of declining heart function in people with T2DM. …”
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Assessment of Risk Factors of Chronic Kidney Disease among Patients Attending Medical City Complex by Nabaa Wisam Sabri, Buthaina Ateyah Rashid, Raheem Saber Shwiehk, Azad H. Mahdy

“… Chronic kidney disease is a worldwide health problem that is defined as structural abnormalities or progressive or permanent loss of renal function for 3 months or more, which is usually associated with a decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 or persistent proteinuria, which can lead to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or kidney failure. …”
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Biological significance of soluble IL-2 receptor by Calogero Caruso, Giuseppina Candore, Diego Cigna, Antonio Tobia Colucci, Maria Assunta Modica

“…However, since blood sIL-2R levels may correlate with disease progression and/or response to therapy, their measurement may be a useful index of activity and extent of disease. …”
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Anti-VEGF therapy for proliferative diabetic retinopathy: translating research evidence into clinical practice by E.A. Abdulaeva, E.L. Minkhuzina, A.N. Kuskov

“…&nbsp;Adamyuk Republician Clinical Ophthalmological Hospital, Kazan, Russian </b><b>Federation</b> </p> <p> <i>Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common microvascular complication of diabetes. As diabetes progresses, about 50% of patients with severe non-proliferative DR will develop proliferative DR (PDR) within one year. …”
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Evaluation of TNF-α, IL-10 and IL-6 Cytokine Production and Their Correlation with Genotype Variants amongst Tuberculosis Patients and Their Household Contacts. by Lavanya Joshi, Meenakshi Ponnana, Ramya Sivangala, Lakshmi Kiran Chelluri, Prathiba Nallari, Sitaramaraju Penmetsa, Vijayalakshmi Valluri, Sumanlatha Gaddam

“…Evaluation of the cytokines and any of their inherent polymorphisms might provide a useful diagnostic tool in evaluating the immune regulation and the progression of the disease. The cytokines thus released in a paracrine manner in serum may also provide an indirect measure of the cytokine function.…”
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Clinicopathological and Prognostic Characteristics of Malaysian Triple Negative Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing TAC Chemotherapy Regimen by Ahmad Aizat Abdul Aziz, Md Salzihan Md Salleh, Ravindran Ankathil

“…Generally, clinicopathological features such as tumour size, patient’s age at diagnosis, tumour histology subtypes, grade and stage, involvement of lymph nodes, and menopausal status are commonly used for predicting disease progression, prospects of recurrence, and treatment response. …”
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Predicting rapid decline in kidney function among type 2 diabetes patients: A machine learning approach by Eri Nakahara, Kayo Waki, Hisashi Kurasawa, Imari Mimura, Tomohisa Seki, Akinori Fujino, Nagisa Shiomi, Masaomi Nangaku, Kazuhiko Ohe

“…Conclusion: The proposed model accurately predicts RD among diabetes patients and helps physicians focus on inhibiting progression of kidney damage. The contributing laboratory tests may serve as alternative biomarkers for DKD.…”
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Rapid Detection of microRNA-122 in Serum and Finger Blood Using a Lateral Flow Nucleic Acid Biosensor by Min Zhang, Meijing Ma, Jiahui Wang, Yurui Zhou, Xueji Zhang, Guodong Liu

“…An expanding body of research has demonstrated that miR-122 is a critical regulator in both the initiation and progression of a wide range of liver diseases. Traditional methods for detecting miR-122 mainly include Northern blotting and qRT-PCR, but they are technically complex and cumbersome, requiring expensive instruments and high technical requirements. …”
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Accelerating phase field simulations through a hybrid adaptive Fourier neural operator with U-net backbone by Christophe Bonneville, Nathan Bieberdorf, Arun Hegde, Mark Asta, Habib N. Najm, Laurent Capolungo, Cosmin Safta

“…Abstract Prolonged contact between a corrosive liquid and metal alloys can cause progressive dealloying. For one such process as liquid-metal dealloying (LMD), phase field models have been developed to understand the mechanisms leading to complex morphologies. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of oral versus injectable disease modifying therapies in relapsing multiple sclerosis: a systematic review analysis by Mehdi Rezaee, Ramin Ravangard, Seyyed Morteza Mojtabaeian, Abdosaleh Jafari

“…Abstract Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and progressive neurological autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. …”
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Reasons for decline and measures to promote Nili Ravi buffalo in its breeding tract by M. Gururaj, Krishan Ahuja, F..C. Tuteja, N. Saxena

“…Despite significant contribution to milk production, a decline in buffalo population was observed in dairy progressive states like Haryana and Punjab from 2012 to 2019, with a 28% and 22% decline, respectively. …”
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Functionalized Nanomaterials In Pancreatic Cancer Theranostics And Molecular Imaging by Yoghalakshmi Nagarajan, Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Venkatachalam Deepa Parvathi

“…Over the years, research has characterised germline predisposition, the origin cell, precursor lesions, genetic alterations, structural alterations, transcriptional changes, tumour heterogeneity, metastatic progression, and the tumour microenvironment, which has improved the understanding of PDAC carcinogenesis. …”
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The XIAP inhibitor AZD5582 improves the treatment effect of microwave ablation on hepatocellular carcinoma by Wenhui Wang, Fuyuan Wu, Zhe Wu, Mengfan Zhang, Qiang Lu

“…These results provide new clues for hepatocellular carcinoma treatment, suggesting the potential role of XIAP inhibitors in hepatocellular carcinoma treatment and their impact in immunomodulation.ConclusionsIn this study, we found that the XIAP inhibitor AZD5582 modulates the immune microenvironment and inhibits the progression of post-ablation residual hepatocellular carcinoma.…”
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Clinical Features and Prognosis Analysis of Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer with Differential Expression Levels of Estrogen and Progesterone Receptors: A 10-... by Jin Liu, Mingyu Gan, Zijing Lin, Qin Deng, Juan Deng, Bin Zeng, Yanling Shi, Jia Ming

“…The role of ER and PR balance in breast cancer progression and individualized treatment requires further investigation.…”
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