Global burden of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter due to high alcohol use from 1990 to 2021: estimates from the global burden of disease study 2021 by Xiaoming Wang, Changzheng Chen, Zhihua Yang, Yu Chen, Jun Fan, Renchun Tang, Yankun Shi, Lixia Yang

“…Methods We extracted GBD 2021 estimates on deaths, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), and age-standardized rates (ASRs) for AF/AFL due to high alcohol use across 204 countries. …”
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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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Spatiotemporal trends in hernia disease burden and health workforce correlations in aging populations: a global analysis with projections to 2050 by Fangyi Dai, Yuzhou Cai, Huayou Luo, Ruo Shu, Tong Zhang, Yong Dai

“…While age-standardized rates have declined with improved healthcare, absolute burden continues to rise due to population growth and aging. …”
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Caregiver substance use among families in the U.S. child welfare system: national prevalence estimates by Susan Yoon, Susan Yoon, Charis Stanek, Juan Lorenzo Benavides, Taylor Napier, Yujeong Chang, Choong Rai Nho

“…Distinct patterns emerged in the prevalence rates of alcohol versus drug dependence across caregiver income, education, employment status, and the number of children’s out-of-home placements.DiscussionOur findings highlight nuanced differences between alcohol and drug dependence and point to the need for targeted and contextually responsive programs that address the complex intersection of caregiver substance use and child maltreatment.…”
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HTLV-1 Japanese subgroup in Brazil: phylogenetic and migratory history by Carolina Amianti, Larissa Melo Bandeira, Aline Pedroso Lorenz, Tayana Serpa Ortiz Tanaka, João Américo Domingos, Ana Rita Coimbra Motta-Castro

“…Abstract Background The retrovirus Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 is classified into different subtypes, and due to its low evolutionary rates, it can be used to explore geographic patterns of origin and dispersion of human populations. …”
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Spatial distribution of stunting among breast feeding children in Sub-Sahara Africa. by Bekahegn Girma, Lealem Dibku Sasahu, Azizur Rahman

“…In Southern Africa, cold locations like Namibia and South Africa were found to have lower stunting rates.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The significant regional variability in the prevalence of stunting among nursing children in SSA was highlighted by this study. …”
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Parameters for the mathematical modelling of Clostridium difficile acquisition and transmission: a systematic review. by Eroboghene H Otete, Anand S Ahankari, Helen Jones, Kirsty J Bolton, Caroline W Jordan, Tim C Boswell, Mark H Wilcox, Neil M Ferguson, Charles R Beck, Richard L Puleston

“…Forty-nine studies gave recurrence rates of between 3% and 49% but were limited by varying definitions of recurrence. …”
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Sustainable development of mortgage lending: economic challenges and prospects by J.S. Mukhamedov, T.S. Sokira, Z. Kuldasheva

“…As a result, a forecasting model was developed, incorporating GDP growth, lending interest rates, and the level of non-performing loans as independent variables. …”
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THE RELEVANCE OF A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF MEDICAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC PROBLEMS IN CONNECTION WITH THE HARMFUL EFFECTS ON HUMANS OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS IN KUZBASS by Андрей Георгиевич Петров, Виктор Андреевич Семенихин, Ольга Владимировна Хорошилова, Сергей Николаевич Филимонов, Юлия Александровна Сашко

“…In Kuzbass, in comparison with the Russian Federation, the mortality rates of the population are higher and life expectancy is lower, and there are higher mortality rates of the population from most of the most common causes of death than in the Russian Federation. …”
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Spatial analysis of under-five mortality in Africa using geographically weighted poisson regression by Johnson Adedeji Olusola, Adedeji Adigun Oyinloye, Kemi F. Akeju, Ropo Ebenezer Ogunsakin, Sibusiso Moyo

“…The disparities in child mortality rates can be attributed to socioeconomic and environmental inequalities across nations. …”
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Investigation of the effect of deprivation on the burden and management of venous leg ulcers: a cohort study using the THIN database. by Emily S Petherick, Nicky A Cullum, Kate E Pickett

“…<h4>Background</h4>There has been limited examination of the contribution of socio-economic factors to the development of leg ulcers, despite the social patterning of many underlying risk factors. No previous studies were found that examined social patterns in the quality of treatment received by patients with leg ulcers.…”
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Prevalence and predictors of substance use as a factor in suicide in the USA, 2015–2020: a repeated cross-sectional analysis by Julie A Phillips

“…Background US rates of substance abuse and suicide mortality increased dramatically in recent years, but little is known about how rising rates of drug and alcohol use are associated with suicide. …”
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Resonance-Driven Discrete Growth and Chemical Reactivity of Optically Levitated Droplets by Kaiqi Zhang, Grégory David, Yue Zhao, Hua-Yun Xiao, Ruth Signorell, Chenxi Li

“…By combining Mie theory-based analysis of the stimulated Raman scattering and droplet thermodynamics, we develop an approach to retrieve the key properties (e.g., temperature, pH, and molality) of thermally locked droplets and demonstrate that chemistry-driven thermal locking results in a signature particle growth pattern. Comparison of sulfate formation rates in locked versus unlocked droplets further reveals that thermal locking can accelerate chemical reactions or even change the dominant mechanism by promoting photoinduced reaction pathways. …”
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Regional Climate Drives Spatial Variation in Species Richness in the Most Diverse Family of Neotropical Snakes (Colubroidea: Dipsadidae) by Juan P. Ramírez, Julián A. Velasco, Tod W. Reeder

“…Under these hypotheses, climate can determine the richness of regions in two main ways: (1) directly, by determining their carrying capacity, or (2) indirectly, through its effects on either (a) lineage diversification (i.e., the rates of speciation and/or extinction), or (b) the duration over which regions have been accumulating species. …”
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Temporal trends and future projections of cysticercosis-induced epilepsy: insights from the global burden of disease study 2021- a cross-sectional study by Siyuan Yang, Xiaoyu Ji, Xuebo Sun

“…However, the global prevalence and YLDs rates of CIE declined from 1992 to 2021, with estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) of −1.281 (95% CI: −1.373 to −1.19) and −1.878 (95% CI: −1.961 to −1.794). …”
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A Systematic Review of Tobacco Smoking Prevalence and Description of Tobacco Control Strategies in Sub-Saharan African Countries; 2007 to 2014. by Rachel Brathwaite, Juliet Addo, Liam Smeeth, Karen Lock

“…Rwanda had the highest prevalence of women smokers (12.6%) and Ghana had the lowest (0.2%). Rural, urban patterns were inconsistent. Most countries have implemented demand-reduction measures including bans on advertising, and taxation rates but to different extents.…”
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Polymicrobial Prosthetic Joint Infections: Unraveling Risk Factors and Outcomes in a Single-Center Study by Álvaro Auñón, Ignacio Ortiz, Salvador Peñarrubia, Carmen Álvaro, Estíbaliz Torrecilla-Sádaba, Joaquin Garcia-Cañete, Jaime Esteban

“…Patients with polymicrobial infections had higher rates of obesity, insulin-dependent diabetes, and higher Charlson comorbidity scores. …”
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DeepSeek-AI-enhanced virtual reality training for mass casualty management: Leveraging machine learning for personalized instructional optimization. by Zhe Li, Lei Shi, Mingyu Pei, Wan Chen, Yutao Tang, Guozheng Qiu, Xibin Xu, Liwen Lyu

“…Descriptive statistics, error rates, and correlation analyses were performed using R software (version 4.1.2). …”
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Common Glomerular Diseases in Adult Jordanians: A Single-Center Experience by Ahmed Sheyyab, Mohammad Al-thnaibat, Aseel A. Zghayer, Jafar Alsheyyab, Radi Hamed

“…The pattern of glomerular diseases has been reported previously with contradictory results. …”
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The joint impact of road density and width on road network performances —a simulation approach based on macroscopic fundamental diagram by Yingying Ma, Wenyi Xie, Xiaoran Qin, Zebang Liang, Ziyan Guan

“…Using the macroscopic fundamental diagram (MFD) model, we analyzed metrics including MFD scatter dispersion, changes in experimental results with different vehicle arrival patterns, distortion of the MFD image with varying traffic volume, MFD slope variations, and maximum outflow rates. …”
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