Intravesical BCG: A Double-Edged Sword? The Untold Story of Infection Risks by Orçun Barkay, Ercüment Keskin

“…<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) therapy remains a cornerstone in the treatment of non-muscle-invasive bladder carcinoma due to its efficacy in reducing recurrence and progression rates. However, its use is associated with various complications—including urinary tract infections (UTIs)—which necessitates further exploration. …”
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Characterizing substance users and risk profiles across treatment centers: insights from Iran by Saeid Mirzaei, Vahid Yazdi-Feyzabadi, Mohammad Hossein Mehrolhassani, Nouzar Nakhaee, Nadia Oroomiei

“…The highest rates of syringe sharing, unprotected sexual activity, and criminal activity were reported in the Article 16 center, whereas MMT centers reported the highest levels of spousal conflict. …”
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Genetic diversity and antifungal resistance in Candida albicans from VVC cases in Indian women by Binaya Krushna Sahu, Utkalika Mallick, Rashmi Hegde, Jyotirmayee Turuk, Mahesh Chandra Sahu, Sujogya Kumar Panda

“…In contrast, ketoconazole and voriconazole exhibited the highest resistance rates (60%). Itraconazole and clotrimazole also showed considerable resistance at 51.43% and 48.57%, respectively. …”
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Optimizing dance motion reconstruction using a two-dimensional matrix approach with hybrid genetic and fuzzy logic differential evolution by Lin Wang, Yutong Liu, Yucong Geng, Mohammad Khishe

“…We develop the Two-Dimensional Matrix-Calculation (TDMC) model, combined with the Hybrid Genetic Algorithm with Fuzzy Logic Differential Evolution (HGA-FLDE), which aims to optimize the reconstruction of complex dance movements by leveraging Riemannian geometry and adaptive optimization for biomechanical nonlinear motion patterns and missing joint data. Furthermore, accuracy is achieved through other approaches, such as the Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), Support Vector Regression (SVR), Kinect Sensors (KS), and Evolved Deep Gated Recurrent Unit (EDGRU) models, which were all thoroughly tested against one another. …”
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The evolution of irreversible cell differentiation under cell death effect. by Yuanxiao Gao, Xueyan Zhao, Caixia Li

“…We show that irreversible differentiation is more likely to occur when cell death rates between cell types are linear. Meanwhile, differences in death rates between cell types affect the emergence conditions of irreversible differentiation, whereas no significant impacts on that from equal cell death rates. …”
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Using GPS and accelerometer data to precisely record egg laying, incubation and chick hatching of Cinereous Vultures (Aegypius monachus) in-situ by Cornel Cotorogea, Emilian Stoynov, Atanas Grozdanov, Simeon Marin, Hristo Valeriev Peshev, Ivelin Ivanov, Georgi P. Stoyanov

“…Its application can enhance conservation programs by enabling timely interventions, improving breeding success rates, and contributing to a deeper understanding of Cinereous Vulture reproductive biology. …”
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Consensus position of endocrinologists and pathologists on coding causes of death in patients with diabetes mellitus (expert opinion) by I. I. Dedov, G. A. Frank, N. G. Mokrisheva, M. V. Shestakova, G. A. Melnichenko, G. V. Zayratyants, P. G. Malkov, A. Yu. Abrosimov, O. K. Vikulova, G. R. Galstyan, A. Yu. Mayorov, E. A. Troshina, V. Yu. Kalashnikov

“…In pursuance of the decisions of the Minutes of the meeting of the working group under the project committee of the National Project «Health» on identifying patterns in the formation of mortality rates of the population dated January 20, 2021 No. 1, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation T.A. …”
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An optimization similarity fuzzy inference method for traffic signal control at an isolated intersection by Mahin Esmaeili, Ali Anjomshoae, Nasser Shahsavari-Pour, Punyaanek Srisurin, Ruth Banomyong

“…Managing urban traffic is challenging because traffic patterns change unpredictably. Although fuzzy logic-based traffic signal control (TSC) systems like Mamdani and Sugeno work well, they struggle to adjust effectively to real-time traffic changes. …”
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Compressive properties analysis of mono-sized fragmented coal and rock by Dingyi Hao, ShiKun Xu, Shihao Tu, Hongbin Zhao, Long Tang

“…Experimental observations demonstrated progressive yet decelerating axial strain development under increasing stress, accompanied by diminishing porosity reduction rates. AE activity exhibited proportional escalation in both event frequency and energy release intensity during particle consolidation. …”
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“The alcohol-harm paradox”: Understanding socioeconomic inequalities in liver diseaseKeypoints by Laura Weichselbaum, Judah Kupferman, Allison J. Kwong, Christophe Moreno

“…Summary: The alcohol-harm paradox (AHP) refers to the fact that people from lower socioeconomic groups experience higher rates of alcohol-related illness despite consuming the same or even lower amounts of alcohol than their more affluent counterparts. …”
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Trypanosoma dionisii in China: ecology and tentative epidemiology by Qin Liu, Mu-xin Chen, Yu-chun Cai, Yuan-yuan Li, Zi-yi Wang, Yun-hai Guo, Yu-wan Hao, Jing-bo Xue, Yi-dan Jing, Fan-na Wei, Yong-bin Wang, Yue-jin Li, Hai-fang Wang, Jun-ling Sun, Ya-li Wang, Gang Wang, Na Wang, Nai-li Guo, Jian-cun Fang, Wei-xiao Chen, Xun-ming Zhou, Yang Yu, Yi Zhang, Jun-hu Chen, Qiang Wang, Shi-zhu Li, Ge Yan, Qun Li

“…Although no evidence of a high risk for human epidemic was found, the widespread presence of this parasites in bat species and a relatively high infection rate observed in the surveyed cats and dogs emphasize the emerging threat it poses to human health. …”
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How plausible is it that PEP would be cost‐effective in sub‐Saharan Africa? by Geoffrey Peter Garnett, Peter Godfrey‐Faussett

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Quantum behaved Intelligent Variant of Gravitational Search Algorithm with Deep Neural Networks for Human Activity Recognition by Sonika Jindal, Monika Sachdeva, Alok K. S. Kushwaha

“…The addition of quantum computing based attributes (such as quantum bits, their superposition, and quantum gates, etc.) ensures the better diversity of discrete optimized features. …”
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The Rise of FinTech and the Journey Toward a Cashless Society: Investigating the Use of Mobile Payments by SMEs in Oman in the Context of Vision 2040 by Hisham Al Ghunaimi, Faozi A. Almaqtari, Ronald Wesonga, Ahmed Elmashtawy

“…Through an examination of worldwide FinTech adoption patterns, this research offers perspectives on Oman’s progress toward becoming a cashless society. …”
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Numerical and experimental study on the combustion pressurization and gaseous products of propellant in a combustor by Chenzhuo Hao, Xing Lv, Zhibin Sun, Jiangong Zhao, Wen Ao

“…Results showed a sigmoidal pressure profile, with pressure rise rates nonlinearly dependent on propellant mass and surface area. …”
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Landfill methane emission: a case study using inversion methods, satellite and CRDS-based observations by Thaís Andrade da Silva, Izabel Da Silva Andrade, Izabel Da Silva Andrade, Elaine Cristina Araújo, Thaís Corrêa, Thaís Corrêa, Alex Carlos Pellegrinetti Mendes, Flávia Noronha Dutra Ribeiro, Maria de Fátima Andrade, Eduardo Landulfo

“…These data were integrated into the AERMOD dispersion model, combined with meteorological data, and estimated methane emission rates, revealing variability of concentrations, where emission rates were 12,974.4 kg/h, 11,284.92 kg/h and 23,472 kg/h, respectively, for 3 days of sampling. …”
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A longitudinal macro analysis of social determinants of health and their impacts on HIV prevalence and nutritional deficiencies in Sub-Saharan Africa by Mzolisi Abednigo Payi, Dominic Abaver, Teke Apalata

“…For HIV prevalence, income, education, and employment reduce rates over the long term, while healthcare access and housing quality show positive associations. …”
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Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing in <i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i>: The Current State of Evidence and a Call for More National Surveillance Studies by Sunčanica Ljubin-Sternak, Tomislav Meštrović

“…Different national surveillance studies have consistently demonstrated low rates of resistance, confirming that <i>C. trachomatis</i> remains largely susceptible to first-line therapies. …”
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Influence of Diet and Tobacco Smoking on Pancreatic Cancer Incidence in Poland in 1960–2008 by Mirosław Jarosz, Włodzimierz Sekuła, Ewa Rychlik

“…In 1960–1989 correlations were found between pancreatic cancer incidence rates and energy (0.60 for males and 0.57 for females), cholesterol (0.87 and 0.80), fibre (−0.84 and −0.89) and folate (−0.45 and −0.49) intake, the consumption of total fats (0.94 and 0.91), animal fats (0,90 and 0,82), sugar (0.88 and 0.87), cereals (−0.93 and −0.91), and alcohol (0.86 and 0.82). …”
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Accurate total consumer price index forecasting with data augmentation, multivariate features, and sentiment analysis: A case study in Korea. by Injae Seo, Minkyoung Kim, Jong Wook Kim, Beakcheol Jang

“…In Korea, the CPI significantly impacts decisions on interest rates, fiscal policy frameworks, and the Bank of Korea's strategies for economic stability. …”
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