Temporal Trends in Acute Kidney Injury in Hospitalizations From 2009-2018 in Alberta: A Retrospective Population-Based Cohort Study by Anita Dahiya, Natasha Wiebe, Tyrone G. Harrison, Matthew T. James, Neesh Pannu

“…Furthermore, there was an overall increase in rates of AKI in patients aged younger than 60 and a decrease in the most elderly of patients in both the crude and adjusted data, suggesting potential changes in practice patterns and patient characteristics. …”
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Long-term growth and risk factors for crankshaft phenomenon following posterior hemivertebra resection with mono-segment fusion in congenital early-onset scoliosis by Zhiming Peng, Yiwei Zhao, You Du, Haoran Zhang, Shengru Wang, Jianguo Zhang

“…While posterior hemivertebra resection (HVR) with mono-segment fusion has demonstrated efficacy in correcting spinal deformities, the long-term growth patterns of vertebral structures and risk factors for the crankshaft phenomenon remain poorly characterized. …”
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The effect of photodynamic therapy on the wound process dynamics in patients with purulent hand diseases by J. L. Chepurnaya, G. G. Melkonyan, N. T. Gul’muradova, A. A. Sorokin

“…Photodynamic therapy was performed on the second postsurgical day by a laser apparatus “Atkus-2” (wave length 661 nm) with a gel form of the chlorinseries photosensitizer photoditazin in the form of an application at the rate of 1 g ml per 3–5 cm2 of the wound surface. …”
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Probabilistic seasonal dengue forecasting in Vietnam: A modelling study using superensembles. by Felipe J Colón-González, Leonardo Soares Bastos, Barbara Hofmann, Alison Hopkin, Quillon Harpham, Tom Crocker, Rosanna Amato, Iacopo Ferrario, Francesca Moschini, Samuel James, Sajni Malde, Eleanor Ainscoe, Vu Sinh Nam, Dang Quang Tan, Nguyen Duc Khoa, Mark Harrison, Gina Tsarouchi, Darren Lumbroso, Oliver J Brady, Rachel Lowe

“…As a climate-sensitive disease, environmental conditions and past patterns of dengue can be used to make predictions about future outbreak risk. …”
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Influence of precipitation and runoff on human-induced land subsidence in the Yellow River Delta by Yaoshen Fan, Guangzhou Wang, Shentang Dou, Chao Jiang, Hongyu Ji, Shenliang Chen, Xiaokang Du, Shoubing Yu, Yan Wu, Shaohua Zhang

“…The study reveals pronounced seasonal variations in land subsidence across the YRD, with subsidence rates in summer being substantially lower than those in spring, autumn, and winter. …”
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The role of hypoxia-senescence co-related molecular subtypes and prognostic characteristics in hepatocellular carcinoma by Fuqing Chen, Yifan Cai, Xiangmei Chen, Changzhou Chen, Qinliang Fang, Jianming Liu, Yibin Zhang, Jianyin Zhou

“…Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is known for its high invasiveness, high fatality rate. Both hypoxia and senescence play crucial roles in the initiation and progression of cancer, yet their prognostic implications in HCC are yet to be fully understood. …”
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Endoscopic management of large laterally spreading colorectal tumors (LSTs): a comparative study of techniques and outcomes by V. S. Tkachov, O. M. Kiosov, A. V. Klymenko

“…To compare EMR, pEMR, ESD, and hybrid ESD with respect to complication rates (bleeding, perforation), recurrence, and influencing factors. …”
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An epigenome-wide association study in the case-control study to explore early development identifies differential DNA methylation near ZFP57 as associated with autistic traits by Ellen M. Howerton, Valerie Morrill, Rose Schrott, Jason Daniels, Ashley Y. Song, Kelly Benke, Heather Volk, Homayoon Farzadegan, Aimee Anido Alexander, Amanda L. Tapia, Gabriel S. Dichter, Lisa A. Croen, Lisa Wiggins, Genevieve Wojcik, M. Daniele Fallin, Christine Ladd-Acosta

“…We sought to identify DNA methylation patterns in child blood associated with Social Responsiveness Scale score, Second Edition (SRS). …”
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Metal–organic nanostructures based on sono/chemo-nanodynamic synergy of TixOy/Ru reaction units: for ultrasound-induced dynamic cancer therapy by Tao Jiang, Zixiang Tang, Shumiao Tian, Haitian Tang, Zhekun Jia, Fangjian Li, Chenyue Qiu, Lin Deng, Lang Ke, Pan He, Gang Liu, Chengchao Chu, Yongfu Xiong

“…Remarkably, ultrasound irradiation induced substantial oxidative stress and immunogenic cell death, promoting the release of damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), which elevated the maturation rate of tumor-infiltrating dendritic cells (DCs) and significantly increased the proportion of CD8⁺ T cells. …”
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Deep learning and genomic best linear unbiased prediction integration: An approach to identify potential nonlinear genetic relationships between traits by F. Shokor, P. Croiseau, H. Gangloff, R. Saintilan, T. Tribout, T. Mary-Huard, B.C.D. Cuyabano

“…Deep learning (DL) offers a promising alternative for capturing nonlinear genetic relationships due to its ability to identify complex patterns without prior assumptions about the data structure. …”
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Longitudinal Digital Phenotyping of Multiple Sclerosis Severity Using Passively Sensed Behaviors and Ecological Momentary Assessments: Real-World Evaluation by Zongqi Xia, Prerna Chikersal, Shruthi Venkatesh, Elizabeth Walker, Anind K Dey, Mayank Goel

“…Smartphone sensors recorded call activity, location, and screen use, while fitness trackers captured heart rate, sleep patterns, and step count. We extracted patient-level behavioral features and categorized them into 2 feature sets: one from the prediction period (called action) and one from the preceding period (called context). …”
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Population immunity to SARS-CoV-2 virus in residents of the Irkutsk Region in the dynamics of the epidemic by S. V. Balakhonov, V. I. Dubrovina, M. V. Chesnokova, D. D. Bryukhova, N. O. Kiseleva, A. B. Pyatidesyatnikova, K. M. Korytov, V. V. Voitkova, A. N. Perezhogin, T. A. Gavrilova, A. A. Seledtsov

“…In this regard, the study of the manifestations of the epidemic process of the new coronavirus infection COVID-19 and the patterns of its development are an urgent area of research. …”
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Groundwater rebound and seepage characteristics and water quality evolution in a sealed mining area in North China type coalfield by Huiyong YIN, Dehui SUN, Fangying DONG, Fanhua WANG, Lifeng ZHANG, Tao WU, Chao LIU, Yifan ZENG

“…After the goaf sealing, water-rock interactions persisted during the reinjection of the accumulated water, but the cation exchange rate slowed down. The mineral phases showed similar but weakened variation trends compared to the water inrush stage. …”
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The diagnostic utility of lung ultrasound in the assessment of interstitial lung disease associated with rheumatoid arthritis by Shaoyu Zheng, Zexuan Zhou, Guangzhou Du, Qingzi Chen, Shaoqi Chen, Jianqun Lin, Shijian Hu, Weijin Zhang, Kedi Zheng, Jinghua Zhuang, Meigan Huang, Barbara Ruaro, Cosimo Bruni, Anna-Maria Hoffmann-Vold, Marco Matucci-Cerinic, Daniel E. Furst, Yukai Wang

“…Sonographic ILD was detected in 76 patients who underwent LUS examination. The concordance rate between two modalities was 83.33% (Kappa value = 0.64, 95% CI 0.50–0.78). …”
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Dynamics of changes in population immunity to the SARS-CоV-2 virus in residents the Irkutsk region in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic by S. V. Balakhonov, V. I. Dubrovina, A. B. Pyatidesyatnikova, D. D. Briukhova, N. O. Kiseleva, K. M. Korytov, V. V. Voitkova, A. N. Perezhogin, M. V. Chesnokova, T. A. Gavrilova, A. A. Seledtcov

“…A comprehensive study of the patterns of development and manifestations of the epidemic process of the new coronavirus infection COVID-19 is an urgent line of research. …”
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The impact of referral workload on cardiology registrars in a high-volume district general hospital: implications for workforce well-being and service efficiency by Md Imran Hossain, Jaymin Shantilal Shah

“…All inpatient cardiology referrals were audited for total referral volume, weekday versus weekend patterns and referral method (electronic vs bleep-based). …”
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A mobile app to improve adherence to colorectal cancer screening and post polypectomy surveillance guidelines by María A. Casas, Francisco Schlottmann, Leandro Steinberg, Xavier Bessa, Anna Serradesanferm, Angels Pozo, Sonia Torres, Antoni Castells, Francesc Balaguer, Jaume Grau, Lisandro Pereyra, María Pellisé

“…Users’ characteristics, consultation types, and patient data were analyzed to assess app’s implementation, usage patterns, and impact on CRC screening and surveillance outcomes. …”
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Sex disparities in alcohol-associated liver disease and subtype differences in alcohol-attributable cancers in the United States by Pojsakorn Danpanichkul, Yanfang Pang, Tanuj Mahendru, Primrose Tothanarungroj, Luis Antonio Díaz, Juan Pablo Arab, Pimtawan Jatupornpakdee, Mark D. Muthiah, Kwanjit Duangsonk, Won-Mook Choi, Daniel Q. Huang, Donghee Kim, Mazen Noureddin, Karn Wijarnpreecha, Suthat Liangpunsakul, Amit G. Singal, Ju Dong Yang

“…The age-standardized incidence and death rate of ALD rose disproportionately among females compared to males. …”
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A first large study of whole-exome sequencing (WES) in 489 patients with suspected rare genetic disorders at a tertiary centre in Malaysia by Lip Hen Moey, Go Hun Seo, Boon Eu Cheah, Wee Teik Keng, Hane Lee, Gaik Siew Ch’ng

“…Introduction: Rare genetic disorders occur at a rate of 40–82 per 1000 live births worldwide. Identifying the molecular cause of rare genetic disorders is beneficial because it allows early diagnosis, facilitates treatment planning and provision of accurate genetic counselling. …”
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Impact of Calcium and Potassium Currents on Spiral Wave Dynamics in the LR1 Model by Xiaoping Yuan, Qianqian Zheng

“…We demonstrate that reducing gate variables accelerates wave propagation, thins spiral arms, and shortens action potential duration, ultimately inducing dynamic instability. …”
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