Global, regional, and national burden of male breast cancer and predictions in the next 30 years: a systematic analysis of the global burden of disease study 2021 by YaRong Wang, Liang Wang, Bei Yu, Shuang Wen, Xiaoxi Mou, Lin Yang

“…Disease burden was high and decreasing in low SDI regions, but low and stable in high SDI regions. The Age-standardized rate(ASR)-Deaths correlated negatively with SDI. …”
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Air leakage characteristics and comprehensive prevention of goaf side retained roadway of fully mechanized mining faces in Qincheng coal mine by Xin Luo, Liang Chen, Bing Wu, Mengchen Sun, Tao Yang, Hongyang Yu

“…Abstract Mastering the deformation and air leakage patterns of gob-side retained roadway in fully mechanized mining faces, as well as the distribution characteristics of the gas flow field, is of great significance for the comprehensive prevention and control of gas in the goaf. …”
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The alteration of the sensorimotor network in trigeminal neuralgia after microvascular decompression surgery: a follow-up study using independent component analysis by Yan Zhang, Yan Zhang, Xueju Wang, Xuefeng Wang, Gengdi Huang

“…Group ICA was used to identify ROIs and assessed inter-group differences in neural activity using false discovery rate (FDR) correction.ResultsCompared to the HC, increased activity was observed in the right frontal operculum cortex, right insular cortex, right inferior frontal gyrus (pars opercularis), and right frontal pole in TN patients. …”
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Clinico-epidemiological and immunological characteristics of rickettsioses in a Sri Lankan patient cohort 2018–2023 by Nayana Gunathilaka, Nilmini Chandrasena, Hemantha Sudusinghe, Vidusha Nethsara Mudalpath, Deshaka Jayakody, Ranjan Premaratna

“…Understanding epidemiological patterns and clinical manifestations is crucial for developing effective surveillance and prevention strategies. …”
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Bacterial isolates and antibiotic resistance in critically ill sepsis patients at a tertiary hospital in Ethiopia by Girum Tesfaye Kiya, Zeleke Mekonnen, Elsah Tegene Asefa, Esayas Kebede Gudina, Hanan Ahmed, Getenet Beyene, Mekidim Mekonnen, Gemeda Abebe

“…Results Bacterial pathogens were isolated from 33 patients, representing an isolation rate of 22.1% (95% CI: 16.2–29.6%). Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) accounted for the majority of the isolates, 25/33 (75.8%), with Escherichia coli, 6/25 (24%) being the predominant species. …”
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Investigation of corrosion void formation in a Ni-based alloy under simulated MSW incineration condition by Xinxin Wu, Terrence Wenga, Wenchao Ma

“…Therefore, in this study, corrosion void formation and migration mechanism on a newly designed alloy (Ni–28Cr–13Al–5W-0.06B-0.005C) was investigated and the corrosion rate of the alloy was compared with that of Ni–20Cr alloy under simulated municipal solid waste (MSW) incineration conditions at 600 °C. …”
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Interplay between C-reactive protein responses and antibiotic prescribing in people with suspected infection by Qingze Gu, Kevin Yuan, Jia Wei, Chang Ho Yoon, Anders Skyrud Danielsen, Augustine Luk, David W. Eyre, A. Sarah Walker

“…CRP percentile changes were modestly associated with subsequent antibiotic adjustments; in particular, suboptimal recovery, indicated by an increase in CRP centiles, was associated with a higher rate of antibiotic escalation (16.5% vs. 10.7% in expected recovery) and, conversely, faster than expected recovery in CRP was associated with de-escalation (23.6% vs. 17.2%). …”
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Tracking Pelagia noctiluca scyphomedusae by combining modeling and stable isotope approaches by Isabella D’Ambra, Isabella D’Ambra, Simona Saviano, Maria Assunta Ambrosio, Vincenzo Botte, Daniele Iudicone, Maria Grazia Mazzocchi, Louise Merquiol, Louise Merquiol, Louise Merquiol, Daniela Cianelli

“…SIs were determined in scyphomedusae and their potential planktonic prey collected at the Long Term Research site MareChiara (LTER-MC) during the outbreaks and during the previous three weeks, to account for the turnover rate of medusae. Numerical simulations were performed using a particle tracking model forced by a Regional Ocean Modeling System (ROMS) developed for the GoN. …”
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Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell-supported ciprofloxacin therapy effectively protects the kidney parenchyma and functional integrity against acute pyelonephritis damage in rod... by Chih-Chao Yang, Ya Yue, Pei-Lin Shao, Ben-Chung Cheng, Tsuen-Wei Hsu, Yi-Ling Chen, Sheung-Fat Ko, Hon-Kan Yip, Mel S. Lee

“…The in vivo results revealed that the day-5 mortality rate and creatinine levels at days 2 and 5 were significantly greater in group 2 than in groups 1 and 5 ( P = 0.01), whereas the kidney injury score and inflammatory cell infiltration in the kidney were highest in group 2, lowest in group 1, and significantly greater in groups 3 and 4 than in group 5; however, there was no difference between groups 3 and 4 (all P < 0.0001). …”
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Risk of Incidence and Lethality by Etiology of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in Hospitalized Children Under 1 Year of Age in Brazil in 2024: A Cross-Sectional Study by Tamires de Nazaré Soares, Natasha Cristina Oliveira Andrade, Suziane do Socorro dos Santos, Marcela Raíssa Asevedo Dergan, Karina Faine Freitas Takeda, Jully Greyce Freitas de Paula Ramalho, Luany Rafaele da Conceição Cruz, Perla Katheleen Valente Corrêa, Marli de Oliveira Almeida, Joyce dos Santos Freitas, Wilker Alves Silva, Marcos Jessé Abrahão Silva, Daniele Melo Sardinha, Luana Nepomuceno Gondim Costa Lima

“…Distribution by final classification and epidemiological week (EW) was analyzed; the incidence rate by Federative Unit (FU) (cases/100,000 < 1 year) with risk classification (Low/Moderate/High) was assessed; and, for cases with positive viral RT-PCR, the etiological frequency and virus-specific lethality rate (deaths/total cases of etiology ×100), also with risk classification, were extracted. …”
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Multimodal analysis of cell-free DNA enhances differentiation of early-stage breast cancer from benign lesions and healthy individuals by Thi Tuong Vi Van, Trung Hieu Tran, Thi Hue Hanh Nguyen, Van Thien Chi Nguyen, Dac Ho Vo, Giang Thi Huong Nguyen, Trong Hieu Nguyen, Kim Sang To, Anh Luan Nguyen, Cao Hong An Tran, Thanh Xuan Jasmine, Thi Loan Vo, Thi Huong Thoang Nai, Thuy Trang Tran, My Hoang Truong, Ngan Chau Tran, Thi Loc Le, Thi Hong Nhung Nguyen, Ngoc Hieu Tu, Thanh Son Tran, Bao Toan Le, Van Phong Tang, Pham Thanh Nhan Nguyen, Khac Tien Nguyen, Van Chien Ho, Xuan Vinh Nguyen, Nhu Nhat Tan Doan, Thi Trang Tran, Thi Minh Thu Tran, Vu Uyen Tran, Minh Phong Le, Thi Luyen Vu, Ba Linh Tieu, Huu Tam Phuc Nguyen, Luu Hong Dang Nguyen, Ngoc Minh Phan, Thi Van Phan, Thi Thanh Thuy Do, Thi Huyen Dao, Hung Sang Tang, Duy Sinh Nguyen, Hoa Giang, Minh Duy Phan, Hoai-Nghia Nguyen, Duc Hieu Vo, Le Son Tran

“…Conclusions These findings underscore the potential of cfDNA biomarkers to enhance BC detection and reduce the rate of unnecessary biopsies.…”
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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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Three‒Dimensional Numerical Simulation of the Breaching Process of Landslide Dams with Heterogeneous Structures by HU Xianrui, PENG Ming, FU Xiaoli, YANG Ge, ZHU Yan, SHI Zhenming, ZHANG Gongding

“…The middle layer (V2) governed vertical incision rates: fine-grained layers accelerated downward erosion, whereas coarse layers formed headcuts that restricted further deepening. …”
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Understanding the etiology of diarrheal illness in Cambodia in a case-control study from 2020 to 2023 by Paksathorn Kietsiri, Siriporn Sornsakrin, Samon Nou, Wilawan Oransathid, Dutsadee Peerapongpaisarn, Wirote Oransathid, Panida Nobthai, Patcharawalai Wassanarungroj, Siriphan Gonwong, Pimmada Sakpaisal, Nuanpan Khemnu, Somethy Sok, Sokh Vannara, Chiek Sivhour, Sidonn Krang, Ly Sovann, Em Sovannarith, Woradee Lurchachaiwong, Sidhartha Chaudhury, Nattaya Ruamsap, Paphavee Lertsethtakarn

“…Bacterial isolates were tested for antibiotic resistance patterns. From enrolled diarrhea cases, 533 stool samples (58%) were positive for enteric pathogens, compared to 389 samples (49%) in controls, underscoring the high carriage rate of enteric pathogens in this population as well as the difficulties in establishing the etiology of diarrhea cases. …”
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Selenium + Vitamin E Supplementation in Anestrus Goats: A Strategy to Enhance Reproductive Outcomes Under a Semi-Arid Production System by Raquel Santos-Silva, Cesar A. Meza-Herrera, Brenda Castro-Roque, Guadalupe Calderón-Leyva, Cayetano Navarrete-Molina, Oscar Angel-García, Jessica M. Flores-Salas, Angeles De Santiago-Miramontes, Fernando Arellano-Rodriguez, Cesar A. Rosales-Nieto

“…The response variables included estrus induction (EI), ovulatory rate (OR), corpus luteum diameter (CLD), left and right ovary diameters (LOD and ROD), embryo implantation (EMBRYO), and pregnancy rates (PREG). …”
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Revealing the effect of layer-varying deposition strategy on laser-directed energy deposition bionic gradient NiTi alloy by Zhongxiong Kang, Chaorui Jiang, Mengqi Liu, Zhihui Zhang, Jie Zhao

“…The strategy includes different process parameters (the laser power and scanning speed), the scanning paths (alternative optimised spiral pattern, x-axis rotation pattern, and arc alternative pattern) and interlayer interval time. …”
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Design of a Low Threshold Single-Mode In-P Laser Using Regrowth-Free Fabrication by A. Sharma, P. Landais, M. Srivastava, M. Wallace, F. Smyth, A. Kaszubowska-Anandarajah, P. Anandarajah

“…Subsequently, the extracted parameters are used in a rate equation model to predict the performance of the laser in terms of its L <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$ - $</tex-math></inline-formula> I characteristics and the sidemode suppression ratio (SMSR). …”
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Optimization of ivacaftor-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles for solubility enhancement by Akshay Parihar, Akshay Parihar, Bhupendra G. Prajapati, Bhupendra G. Prajapati, Bhupendra G. Prajapati, Himanshu Paliwal

“…The in vitro dissolution study showed improved release pattern from the optimized formulation and release profile followed first-order model indicating a sustained release pattern from lipid matrix.ConclusionThis delivery system presented development of stable nanoparticle formulation exhibiting sustained release pattern, which may contribute to therapeutic outcomes in comparison with drug alone. …”
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Evaluation of planting arrangment and methods on quantitative and qualitative characteristics of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) seeds by H. Khazaei

“…The highest and lowest fruit and seed yield were obtained in Rokh (two row per ridge and 120×30 cm planting pattern) and Toroq (one row per ridge and 140×50 cm planting pattern) regions, respectively with 2.7 and 3.1 times difference. …”
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Heating Experiments on Benthic Foraminifera Ammonia sp. to Assess the Suitability of Amino Acid-Based Dating by Rahmadi Hidayat, Didit Hadi Barianto, Sugeng Sapto Surjono, Che Aziz Ali

“…The racemization rate differs from four selected amino acids reported in this study, where aspartic acid is the fastest, followed by glutamic acid, valine and isoleucine epimerization. …”
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