Heterogeneity of Candida bloodstream isolates in an academic medical center and affiliated hospitals by Nancy E. Scott, Elizabeth Wash, Christopher Zajac, Serin E. Erayil, Susan E. Kline, Anna Selmecki

“…Phenotypic data, including patterns of antifungal drug resistance, are limited. …”
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The Impact of Automatic Exposure Control Technology on the In Vivo Radiation Dose in Digital Mammography: A Comparison Between Different Systems and Target/Filter Combinations by Ahmad A. Alhulail, Salman M. Albeshan, Mohammed S. Alshuhri, Essam M. Alkhybari, Mansour A. Almanaa, Haitham Alahmad, Khaled Alenazi, Abdulaziz S. Alshabibi, Mohammed Alsufayan, Saleh A. Alsulaiman, Maha M. Almuqbil, Mahmoud M. Elsharkawi, Sultan Alghamdi

“…As the CBT increases, the MGD increases with different degrees, rates, and patterns across systems due to differences in AEC strategies. …”
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Hydroformer: Frequency Domain Enhanced Multi‐Attention Transformer for Monthly Lake Level Reconstruction With Low Data Input Requirements by Minglei Hou, Jiahua Wei, Yang Shi, Shengling Hou, Wenqian Zhang, Jiaqi Xu, Yue Wu, He Wang

“…The model exhibited good performance even when training data missing rates were below 50%, particularly in lakes with significant seasonal fluctuations. …”
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Cross-national research on adolescent mental health: a systematic review comparing research in low, middle and high-income countries by Xiao Zhang, Anne Abio, David M Ndetei, Samir Kumar Praharaj, Wan Mohd Azam Wan Mohd Yunus, Yuko Mori, Zahra Kafami Khorasani, Sonja Gilbert, Meytal Grimland, Nikita Bezborodovs, Sanju Silwal, Minja Westerlund, Hitoshi Kaneko, Emmi Heinonen, Andre Sourander

“…It highlights the need to address methodological heterogeneity, including the use of validated and culturally adapted measures, comprehensive reporting of sampling procedures, sample sizes, response rates and greater attention to generalisability. …”
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Diversification processes in Gerp's mouse lemur demonstrate the importance of rivers and altitude as biogeographic barriers in Madagascar's humid rainforests by Tobias van Elst, Dominik Schüßler, Romule Rakotondravony, Valisoa S. T. Rovanirina, Anne Veillet, Paul A. Hohenlohe, Jonah H. Ratsimbazafy, Rodin M. Rasoloarison, Solofonirina Rasoloharijaona, Blanchard Randrianambinina, Miarisoa L. Ramilison, Anne D. Yoder, Edward E. Louis Jr., Ute Radespiel

“…The inferred ecological niche, patterns of gene flow and genetic differentiation in M. gerpi suggest that the potential for rivers to act as biogeographic barriers depended on both size and elevation of headwaters. …”
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Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Potassium-Competitive Acid Blocker– and Proton Pump Inhibitor–Based Bismuth Quadruple Therapy for Helicobacter pylori Eradication: A Network Meta... by Iqbal Taufiqqurrachman, Ari Fahrial Syam, Hasan Maulahela, Murdani Abdullah, Muhammad Miftahussurur, Yoshio Yamaoka

“…However, the eradication rates of proton pump inhibitor (PPI)-based BQT remain below the required standard. …”
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A Smartphone-Based Non-Destructive Multimodal Deep Learning Approach Using pH-Sensitive Pitaya Peel Films for Real-Time Fish Freshness Detection by Yixuan Pan, Yujie Wang, Yuzhe Zhou, Jiacheng Zhou, Manxi Chen, Dongling Liu, Feier Li, Can Liu, Mingwan Zeng, Dongjing Jiang, Xiangyang Yuan, Hejun Wu

“…A Temporal Convolutional Network (TCN) was then used to model dynamic patterns in chemical indicators across spoilage stages, combined with a Context-Aware Gated Fusion (CAG-Fusion) mechanism to adaptively integrate image and chemical temporal features. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of Chlamydia trachomatis genital infection among military personnel of the Armed Forces of Serbia: A cross-sectional study by Jadranin Željko, Ristanović Elizabeta, Atanasievska Sonja, Dedić Gordana, Šipetić-Grujičić Sandra, Bokonjić Dubravko, Grillo Michael, Mladenović Jovan, Bančević Vladimir, Košević Branko, Šuljagić Vesna

“…These finding indicates that screening for CTI should be undertaken in the SAF, to reduce rates of CTI in the SAF and to prevent morbidity due to this infection.…”
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Laboratory evidence on the vector competence of European field-captured Culex theileri for circulating West Nile virus lineages 1 and 2 by Albert Burgas-Pau, Jaume Gardela, Carles Aranda, Marta Verdún, Raquel Rivas, Núria Pujol, Jordi Figuerola, Núria Busquets

“…However, vector density and feeding patterns of Cx. theileri mosquitoes must be considered when estimating their vectorial capacity for WNV in the field. …”
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Mapping Antimicrobial Resistance in <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> from Complicated Urinary Tract Infections in Oman: Phenotypic and Genotypic Insights by Nawal AL Shizawi, Zaaima AL Jabri, Fatima Khan, Hiba Sami, Turkiya AL Siyabi, Zakariya AL Muharrmi, Srinivasa Rao Sirasanagandla, Meher Rizvi

“…In comparison, susceptibility rates of <i>K. pneumoniae</i> were far lower: nitrofurantoin (38%), fosfomycin (89%), aminoglycosides (82%), piperacillin-tazobactam (72%), and carbapenems (83%). …”
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Effect of transport stress on apoptosis and autophagy in goat lung cells by Yu Zhuo, Yunhai Hu, Yangshan Jin, Tian Ye, Yanzhen Yang, Ben Liu, Ben Liu, Ben Liu, Wenya Zheng, Wenya Zheng, Songlin Ding, Xue Yang, Xue Yang, Lucheng Zheng, Lucheng Zheng, Wei Hu, Wei Hu, Manxin Fang, Manxin Fang, Wanting Yi, Wenjing Xing

“…IntroductionRoad transportation exposes goats to thermal, mechanical, and microbial stressors that can compromise their welfare by triggering pulmonary apoptosis and autophagy processes associated with tissue damage and immunosuppression.MethodsTo explore potential biomarkers for transport-related welfare assessment, this study analyzed lung tissues from nine Ganxi goats (n = 9; 0 h control, 2 h/6 h transport groups) through an integrated experimental approach: TUNEL assays quantified apoptosis rates, immunohistochemistry mapped protein localization, Western blotting analyzed protein expression levels, and qPCR profiled gene expression of apoptotic regulators (Bax, Bcl-2) alongside autophagy-related markers (LC3B, p62, PINK1, Parkin).ResultsResults indicated time-dependent cellular stress patterns, where the 2 h group displayed elevated apoptosis rates, while the 6 h group exhibited upregulated Parkin expression (p &lt; 0.05) and altered regulation of apoptotic [Bcl-2-associated X-protein (Bax)/B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2)] and autophagy-related genes (Microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3B (LC3B), p62, PTEN-induced putative kinase 1 (PINK1)/Parkin). …”
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Epidemiological investigation of venomous snakebites in Yunnan Province by Qinfen Gao, Yajun Teng, Chao Xiao, Rui Zeng, Bin Han, Hong Gao, Jianhai Wang, Xiaoyan Li, Canju Yang, Jianneng Dai, Chunxi Li, Qunyan Huang, Zengzheng Li, Wei Zhang

“…Subsequently, the effect of different therapeutic measures on these patients’ hospital stays was analyzed.ResultsA total of 2,112 venomous snakebite cases were recorded, with incidence rates rising annually: 406/46.73 million in 2022, 825/46.73 million in 2023, and 886/46.73 million in 2024. …”
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Associations between perceived stress profiles, social connection and work engagement in clinical registered nurses: a mediation analysis and generalized additive models by Yuan Liao, Miaochun Huang, Zhimin Gu, Chun Li, Yan Yu, Qimei Zhang, Xiangyu Lai, Jialin Liu, Kang He, Huiyun Chu, Yao Zhao, Xinyu Wu, Lihua Wu, Yu Li, Sujuan Fang

“…Nursing leaders should promptly identify the stress patterns of nurses, implement appropriate stress management strategies, enhance group cohesion through social networks, and promote the nurses’ mental health and occupational well-being, which in turn can decrease nurse turnover rates and enhance the quality of clinical nursing care. …”
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Neural signatures underlying the effect of social structure on empathy and altruistic behaviors by Xia Tian, Zixin Zheng, Renhui Li, Yue-Jia Luo, Chunliang Feng

“…Afterwards, participants rated the pain experienced by these innocents and shared money with other innocents. …”
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Characteristics and risk factors for outcomes in patients with Mycoplasma pneumoniae mono- and coinfections: A multicenter surveillance study in Wuhan, China, 2023 by Banghua Chen, Jie Pan, Ying Peng, Yuanyuan Zhang, Yunan Wan, Hongjie Wei, Kangguo Li, Wentao Song, Yunkang Zhao, Kang Fang, Huiming Ye, Jiali Cao, Jia Rui, Zeyu Zhao, Tianmu Chen

“…Children aged 1–10 years had the highest incidence, whereas those over 60 years had elevated hospitalization, severe infection, and fatality rates. Coinfection patterns differed by age, with bacterial-viral-Chlamydia pneumoniae (C. pneumoniae) / other pathogens prevalent in infants, bacterial-viral pathogens prevalent in preschoolers, and viral-viral pathogens prevalent in school-aged children. …”
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Dynamics of cerebral blood flow following sertraline treatment in adolescent depression by Wenyu Ren, Wenyu Ren, Xiao Liu, Zhiwei Zhang, Xiaoqin Zhang, Wei Wu, Xingyu Wang, Zhihui Yu, Chuan Liu, Renqiang Yu

“…Furthermore, Pearson correlation analysis was employed to examine associations between changes in regional CBF and clinical improvement, as measured by changes in the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) scores.ResultsAt baseline, adolescents with depression exhibited increased CBF in the posterior cuneus and decreased CBF in the middle temporal gyrus (MTG), right middle orbitofrontal gyrus, and the left middle frontal gyrus (MFG), compared to healthy controls. …”
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Real-Time, Risk-Based Clinical Trial Quality Management in China: Development of a Digital Monitoring Platform by Min Jiang, Shuhua Zhao, Yun Mei, Zhiying Fu, Yannan Yuan, Jie Ai, Yuan Sheng, Ying Gong, Jingjing Chen

“…Quality findings from the early-stage, interim-stage, and conclusion-stage QC rounds of clinical trials were rated by using 3 severity grades (minor, major, or critical) and classified into 5 categories (with 4 taxonomy levels under each category). …”
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Criminal legal penalties, substance use, and overdose: a concept mapping study examining Colorado’s criminal legal penalties by Katherine LeMasters, Samantha K. Nall, Cole Jurecka, Betsy Craft, Paul J. Christine, Ryan Goodman, Jessie Henderson, Robert Haywood-James, Angela Williams, Grace Wittner, Joshua A. Barocas

“…Participants — recruited from community-based organizations — identified, rated, sorted, and categorized factors affecting criminal legal involvement, substance use, and/or overdose in their community. …”
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Shedding light on pharmacoepidemiology of eye diseases: a cohort study in Western Iran by Zeinab Mousavi, Masood Bagheri, Farid Najafi, Mahsa Yavari, Omid Bahiraee, Mehdi Moradinazar

“…The present study seeks to specifically evaluate the prescribing patterns of the ophthalmic drugs in Kermanshah province. …”
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Hepatitis B virus seroepidemiology data for Africa: Modelling intervention strategies based on a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Anna L McNaughton, José Lourenço, Phillip Armand Bester, Jolynne Mokaya, Sheila F Lumley, Uri Obolski, Donall Forde, Tongai G Maponga, Kenneth R Katumba, Dominique Goedhals, Sunetra Gupta, Janet Seeley, Robert Newton, Ponsiano Ocama, Philippa C Matthews

“…Region-specific differences were present, with estimated CHB prevalence in Northern Africa typically 30% to 40% lower (p = 0.007) than in Southern Africa for statistically similar exposure rates, demonstrating the need for intervention strategies to be tailored to individual settings. …”
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