Pleural mesothelioma incidence and use of systemic treatment decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic in The Netherlands by Illaa Smesseim, Li-Anne H. Douma, Jacobus A. Burgers, Ronald A. M. Damhuis

“…Incidence, treatment patterns, and survival rates were analyzed using statistical methods, including Kruskal–Wallis and log-rank tests. …”
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Molecular epidemiology of <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> in intensive care units by Demet Timur, Mustafa Ömür Parkan, Esma Gündüz Kaya

“…Results: the resistance rates of the strains for amikacin, gentamicin, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, ceftazidime, cefepime, imipenem, meropenem, colistin were 2.7%,18.7%, 38.7%, 22.7%, 16%, 5.3%, 64%, 60%, and 2.7% respectively. …”
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Does rail transit access affect firm dynamics? Analysis of firm births and closures in Maryland, USA by Basheer Saeed, Hiroyuki Iseki

“…From 1991 to 2009, areas within close proximity to passenger rail stations in Maryland experienced a wide range of rates of growth in firm density, depending on the year of station opening. …”
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A dynamic early warning model based on LSTM-AM for property-based elderly care resource shortages in urban-rural integrated counties in China by Qingheng Sun

“…Results show that, taking Xuchang City, Henan Province as an example, by integrating multi-source time-series data such as county-level population aging rates, property-based elderly care service coverage rates, community facility maintenance data, and resident demand feedback, the model’s prediction error (MAE ≤ 0. 12, RMSE ≤ 0. 18) was reduced by 35% compared to traditional methods, and the warning accuracy (F1-score = 0. 89) was significantly superior to traditional models. …”
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The thermal stress response of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus when exposed to rapid temperature changes by Hunter O. Covey, Randall Wilson, Yaizeth Gurrola-Mares, Joseph R. McMillan, Corey L. Brelsfoard

“…Respiration rates as a measure of thermal stress varied with rearing conditions and exposure temperatures, with notable declines observed as exposure temperatures increased. …”
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Wind Power Forecasting Based on Multi-Graph Neural Networks Considering External Disturbances by Xiaoyin Xu, Zhumei Luo, Menglong Feng

“…Meanwhile, real-time performance analysis confirms the model’s operational viability as it maintains excellent prediction accuracy (RMSE < 15) even at high data arrival rates (100 samples/second) while ensuring processing latency below critical thresholds (10 ms) under typical system loads.…”
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Evolution of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome on the Basis of Up-to-Date Medical Technologies by Yu. V. Marchenkov, A. V. Vlasenko, V. V. Moroz, V. N. Yakovlev

“…The developed and clinically introduced new scientifically grounded methods for the prevention, diagnosis, and combination, differentiated treatment of ARDS could reduce the number of complications, the duration of mechanical ventilation, the length of stay in the intensive care unit, and mortality rates. Key words: acute respiratory distress syndrome, V. …”
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Global burden of breast cancer and application of patient-reported outcomes in clinical trials: a systematic analysis based on the global burden of disease study 2021 and WHO inter... by Jiaxin Hao, Jiaxin Hao, Yijia Gong, Yijia Gong, Xiaowen Zhang, Xiaowen Zhang, Xiaowen Zhang, Minghong Du, Minghong Du, Minghong Du, Huan Wang, Huan Wang, Huan Wang, Guolin Guo, Mengqing Zhou, Tian Tian, Hongguo Rong, Hongguo Rong, Hongguo Rong

“…This study analyzes geographic patterns, temporal trends and age patterns of female breast cancer disease burden globally and explored the association between age standardised rates for disability adjusted life years (ASDR) of female breast cancer and sociodemographic index (SDI). …”
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Adherence to Pharmacological Management Guidelines for Stable Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease by Sang Min Han, Hyo Seon Kim, Seung Yong Park, Heung Bum Lee, Young Bum Park, Chin Kook Rhee, Youlim Kim, Seoung Ju Park

“…When analyzing inhaler prescription patterns according to both subgroups and considering the Korean 2018, GOLD 2019, and GOLD 2023 guidelines concurrently, the adherence rates were as follows: (56.6%, 37.8%, 24.0%) and (57.7%, 14.0%, 38.6%). …”
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Tasas de desnitrificación en una laguna costera tropical, la Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta, Mar Caribe, Colombia by Herrera Martínez Yimy, Campos Néstor H., Ramírez Triana Gustavo

“…The rates of denitrification were measured as flows of N₂O in two sites in the Ci&eacute;naga Grande de Santa Marta as a first step toward the identification of the patterns of this process in tropical coastal lagoons of Colombia. …”
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Security Paper Design with Frequency-Selective Structure for X-Band Electromagnetic Detection System by Sang-Hwa Lee, Min-Sik Kim, Jong-Kyu Kim, Jong-In Lim, Ic-Pyo Hong

“…When a functional paper embedded with a frequency-selective pattern that selectively reflects a specific frequency is being leaked out of a security zone, the electromagnetic detection system receives and detects the intensity of the electromagnetic wave reflected from the security paper passing through an antenna gate, which transmits/receives RF signals. …”
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Ornidazole-Induced Liver Injury: The Clinical Characterization of a Rare Adverse Reaction and Its Implications from a Multicenter Study by Ali Rıza Çalışkan, Ilker Turan, Sezgin Vatansever, Jasmin Weninger, Emine Türkmen Şamdancı, Ayşe Nur Akatli, Elvan Işık, Esra Durmazer, Ayşenur Arslan, Nilay Danış, Hüseyin Kaçmaz, Sedat Cicek, Osman Sağlam, Dilara Turan Gökçe, Derya Arı, Sevinç Tuğçe Güvenir, Serkan Yaraş, Cumali Efe, Meral Akdoğan Kayhan, Murat Harputluoğlu, Ali Canbay, Ulus Salih Akarca, Zeki Karasu, Ramazan Idilman, Fulya Günşar

“…Corticosteroids were used in 24.8% of cases (n = 25) and were associated with higher ANA positivity and a 20% (n = 5) relapse rate post-discontinuation. Recovery was achieved in 87.7% of cases (n = 88), while 7.9% of cases (n = 8) required liver transplantation and 4% (n = 4) died. …”
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Incidence, mortality, and risk factors of bladder, kidney, prostate and testicular cancers in China and comparisons with the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and the Repub... by Gaohaer Kadeerhan, Zhongji Jiang, Hong Guo, Xinzhi Ma, Jin Zhang, Wenmin Guo, Jiedong Jia, Yibo Gao, Dongwen Wang

“…Conclusions The distinct age-specific patterns, elevated rates within specific age groups, and marked upward temporal trends of genitourinary cancers in China underscore the critical need for targeted, age-stratified public health interventions.…”
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Differential accumulation of secondary metabolites as indicators of graft incompatibility in Cyclocarya paliurus by Sun Caowen, Xu Run, Guo Xuchen, Shang Xulan, Fang Shengzuo

“…This study aimed to investigate the secondary metabolites associated with graft success in C. paliurus by selecting three clones and three provenances as grafting scions and rootstocks. The survival rates of various graft combinations were meticulously recorded. …”
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Type II diabetes in systemic sclerosis patients: insights from an observational, multicenter study of GIRRCS (Gruppo Italiano di Ricerca in Reumatologia Clinica e Sperimentale) by Vasiliki Liakouli, Giulio Forte, Piero Ruscitti, Luca Navarini, Francesca Bellisai, Francesco Caso, Giuliana Guggino, Lidia La Barbera, Chiara Rizzo, Ada Corrado, Paola Triggianese, Alberto Lo Gullo, Giuseppe Mandraffino, Luca Cantarini, Bruno Frediani, Paola Cipriani, Francesco Paolo Cantatore, Maria Sole Chimenti, Elvira Favoino, Federico Perosa, Annamaria Iagnocco, Roberto Giacomelli, Francesco Ciccia

“…SSc patients with T2D were significantly older (P < 0.007) and exhibited: higher prevalence of late-stage capillaroscopic pattern (P < 0.001), severe reduction in forced vital capacity (FVC < 50%; P < 0.000), moderate reduction in total lung capacity (TLC 50–69%; P < 0.011), electrocardiographic signs of right ventricular hypertrophy (P < 0.018), higher prevalence of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) confirmed by right heart catheterization (RHC) (P < 0.037) and higher prevalence scleroderma renal crisis (SRC) (P < 0.001); elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) (P < 0.022), and ANA positivity. …”
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Characterizing timber harvest occurrence and intensity to inform forest carbon management across the eastern United States by Matthew B. Russell, Catherine J. Chamberlain, Lynn Riley, Natalia A. Mushegian, John S. Gunn, Ethan P. Belair, Sebastian U. Busby

“…Timber harvesting plays an important role in determining how forest management practices influence carbon storage and sequestration patterns. We analyzed recent harvesting patterns across the eastern United States to quantify harvest area, intensity, and type of silviculture across timberlands. …”
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Williams Syndrome and Agreement: The Case for Spanish Speakers by Antònia Llull Febrer, Lluís Barceló-Coblijn, Elga Cremades

“…Additionally, error rates are low in both groups, suggesting that observed discrepancies might be due to individual variation rather than condition-specific deficits, even though the statistical power of the study is limited. …”
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The impact of remote work on mobilities in the UK by Kirsten Clarke

“…The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially increased remote and hybrid working rates, creating a large group of workers whose experiences differ from those in traditional workplace settings. …”
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Epidemiology and survival outcomes for liposarcoma patients in England: An observational cohort study using real world data by Jessie O. Oyinlola, Mounia Beloueche-Babari, Monika Frysz, Eleanor Yelland, Amy Walker, Rachael Williams, Robin L. Jones

“…Purpose: This real-world data study evaluates demographic and clinical characteristics and survival in patients with liposarcoma to inform our understanding of treatment patterns and associated outcomes in this rare cancer. …”
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Clustering Library Loan Books Using K-Means Clustering by Mawar Indah Tanjung, Sriani Sriani

“…This study aims to classify books based on borrowing patterns to provide insights into library collection management. …”
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