Hypertension and dietary patterns of the adult population. Results of the Russian epidemiological study ESSE-RF by N. S. Karamnova, S. A. Maksimov, S. A. Shalnova, Yu. A. Balanova, S. E. Evstifeeva, А. E. Imaeva, A. V. Kapustina, G. A. Muromtseva, O. B. Shvabskaya, O. M. Drapkina

“…To study the associations of dietary patterns with HTN in the adult population.Material and methods. …”
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Differential expression pattern of CC chemokine receptor 7 guides precision treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma by Jie Qin, Qianyi Gong, Cheng Zhou, Jietian Xu, Yifei Cheng, Weiyue Xu, Di Zhu, Yiming Liu, Yuye Zhang, Yanru Wang, Lingling Gao, Lanfang Li, Wulei Hou, Qian Li, Binbin Liu, Yazhen Zhu, Zuoyun Wang, Jieyi Shi, Shuangjian Qiu, Chunmin Liang

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Epidemiology and Molecular Drug-Resistance Patterns of Tuberculosis in Non-Elderly Patients in Luoyang, China, 2019-2023 by Wang Z, Xu L, Guo T, Liu J, Jin J, Zhang Q, Jiang T, Zhao Z, Xue Y

“…The predominant resistance patterns of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and poly-resistant tuberculosis (PDR-TB) were MDR4 (INH + RFP + EMB + SM) and PDR2 (INH + SM), with detection rates of 5.52% (142) and 2.33% (60), respectively. …”
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Prevalence, practice pattern, and mortality of hyperkalemia in Chinese patients undergoing hemodialysis in the visualize HD study by Zhao Xinju, Xing Changying, Liu Hong, Li Guisen, Zhang Ping, Wang Caili, Xiong Zuying, Xu Gang, Wang Rong, Li Rongshan, Jiang Aili, Jiang Hongli, Wan Jianxin, Wang Xiaoling, Yang Jing, Yao Li, Wang Pei, Zhang Rui, Liao Yunhua, Luo Huimin, Xu Jinsheng, Chen Menghua, Li Yinhui, Chen Qinkai, Yuan Zhongfei, Zha Yan, Li Hong, Hu Wenbo, Lu Chen, Ni Zhaohui, Gao Lingling, Zuo Li

“…Abstract Visualize-HD study aimed to examine prevalence of hyperkalemia (HK), associated practice patterns, and mortality in Chinese patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD). …”
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Characterization and Treatment Patterns of Peri/Menopausal and Postmenopausal Women with and Without Vasomotor Symptoms in a Retrospective Database Study by Lena Charafi, Kristina Bolling, Bridgette Kanz Schroader, Lisa Halvorson

“…Phase 2 included baseline demographics/clinical characteristics, symptomatic menopause/VMS incidence rates, and treatment patterns. Results: Phase 1 included 1,987,355 ICD-9/10 codes for symptomatic or asymptomatic menopause. …”
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Symptomatic posttreatment edema after stereotactic radiotherapy (SRS/FSRS) for intracranial meningiomas: patterns and predictive factors by Dorra Aissaoui, Naoual Oulmoudne, Houda Bahig, Giuseppina Laura Masucci, Robert Moumdjian, David Roberge, Cynthia Menard, Laurent Létourneau-Guillon, Carole Lambert, Jean-Paul Bahary

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Identifying spatiotemporal patterns in opioid vulnerability: investigating the links between disability, prescription opioids and opioid-related mortality by Andrew Deas, Adam Spannaus, Hashan Fernando, Heidi A. Hanson, Anuj J. Kapadia, Jodie Trafton, Vasileios Maroulas

“…This study investigates the national epidemic by analyzing vulnerability profiles of three key factors: opioid-related mortality rates, opioid prescription dispensing rates, and disability rank ordered rates. …”
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Momentum-locked spin between topological and defect states in 1D patterns on bilayer graphene by R. Guerrero-Avilés, A. Ayuela, Leonor Chico, W. Jaskólski, M. Pelc

“…Our findings reveal the existence of topological states within a gap induced by the patterning without an applied gate voltage. Furthermore, with an applied gate potential, the defect lines introduce spin-polarized states pinned within the gap and exhibit ferromagnetically coupled states. …”
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THE PRODUCTION OF COMPLEX PROFILE DETAILS BY COMBINED METHOD OF LOST-WAX CASTING AND OF CONSUMABLE PATTERN MODELS by O. I. Shinsky, I. I. Maksyuta, Yu. G. Kvasnitskaya, E. V. Mikhnyan, A. V. Neyma

“…The technological process of receiving figurine castings of a heat resisting alloy HN57KTVYuMBL brand developed and tested by authors a combined method of oflost-wax casting (pouring gate system) and of consumable expanded polystyrene pattern in shell forms kompleks modify ceramics promotes decrease in crack formation of forms at the expense of correctly picked up temperature and time mode of annealing of a form with model. …”
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Morbidity Patterns and Determinants of Healthcare-Seeking Behavior Among Older Women in Selected Rural Areas of Bangladesh by Shahinur Akter, Tazrin Azad, Md. Habibur Rahman, Md. Firoz Raihan

“…Multivariable logistic regression analysis indicated that education, living arrangement, size of the family, and morbidity patterns were significantly associated with seeking healthcare services among older women in rural Bangladesh (P ≤ 0.05). …”
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Sex differences and physical activity associations with electrocardiographic patterns in amateur athletes: a cross-sectional study by Younes Brouki, Youssef El Machrouh, Chaimae Khali, Mohamed Barkaoui, Aziz Eloirdi, Boujemaa Zahi, Aziz Chokri

“…Results: Male athletes showed significantly higher rates of sinus bradycardia (41.4% vs 12.7%) and ST-segment elevation (41.4% vs 0%) than female athletes (p<.0001). …”
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Epidemiological characteristics of respiratory tract infections during and after the pandemic of COVID-19 from 2021 - 2023 in Shenzhen, southern China by Qiaoruo Jin, Sheng Yu, Jiuxin Qu

“…Results The overall positivity rate for respiratory viruses increased after the COVID-19 epidemic (P < 0.05), whereas no significant difference was detected in the overall positivity rate of most respiratory bacteria. …”
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Real-world breast cancer treatment patterns and guideline-concordant treatment completion among Malawian women by Jennifer Morgan, Shekinah Elmore, Takondwa Zuze, Lusayo Simwinga, Richard Nyasosela, Precious Makondi, Agnes Manda BSc, Chifundo Kajombo, Anthony Charles, Lisa A. Carey, Maurice Mulenga, Katherine Reeder-Hayes, Tamiwe Tomoka

“…Here, we describe breast cancer treatment patterns by stage and curative-intent guideline-concordant treatment (GCT) receipt among Malawian women. …”
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Effects of Underwater Noise Exposure on Early Development in Zebrafish by Tong Zhou, Yuchi Duan, Ya Li, Wei Yang, Qiliang Chen

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Reirradiation practices of Radiation Therapists (RePoRT) study by Neva Pang, Alvin Cuni, Amanda Caissie, Leigh Conroy, Aileen Duffton, Winnie Li, Brian Liszewski, Donna H. Murrell, Andrea Shessel, Fátima Silva, Yat Tsang, Michael Velec

“…The study characterized the reirradiation patterns-of-practice of RTTs to understand the knowledge and skills being applied in this increasingly important area of cancer care. …”
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Growth Patterns of HIV-Exposed and -Unexposed Infants in African Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Perpetua Modjadji, Kabelo Mokgalaboni, Wendy N. Phoswa, Tebogo Maria Mothiba, Sogolo L. Lebelo

“…<b>Methods:</b> We reviewed and meta-analyzed studies on growth patterns among HEU versus HUU infants in Africa. Evidence was gathered from the PubMed and Scopus databases following PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Prescription patterns of traditional Chinese medications and potential consequences in patients with new-onset cardiac or vascular-related diseases: a nationwide cohort study by Sheng-Shing Lin, Hsin-Hui Tsai, Daniel Hsiang-Te Tsai, Chiu-Lin Tsai, Nanae Itokazu, Jaung-Geng Lin, Edward Chia-Cheng Lai, Hsiang-Wen Lin, Yu-Chang Hou

“…Abstract Background The patterns of Chinese medicine prescriptions, corresponding diagnoses, co-morbidities, and Western medication (WM) use among patients with cardiac or vascular-related diseases are uncertain. …”
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Acclimatization response to a short-term heat wave during summer in lactating Brown Swiss and Holstein Friesian cows by Aristide Maggiolino, Lucrezia Forte, Alessandra Aloia, Umberto Bernabucci, Erminio Trevisi, Cristina Lecchi, Fabrizio Ceciliani, Geoffrey E. Dahl, Pasquale De Palo

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Incidence and risk factors of resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections: a multicenter study in Lebanese tertiary hospitals by Rania Itani, Hani M. J. Khojah, Patricia Shuhaiber, Hamza Raychouni, Carole Dib, Mariam Hassan, Tareq L. Mukattash, Abdalla El-Lakany

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Research and optimization of a multilevel fire detection framework based on deep learning and classical pattern recognition techniques by Qi Liu, Hong Chen, Da Lin

“…Despite advancements in both traditional methodologies and modern deep learning models, challenges such as suboptimal accuracy and elevated false alarm rates persist, particularly in complex environmental scenarios. …”
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