Early Recurrence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients without Microscopic Vascular Invasion: Clinicopathological Characteristics and Risk Factors by Ngo HTT, Nguyen DD, Dang MX, Doan TTP, Thai TT

“…Microscopic features of both tumor and non-tumor liver tissue were assessed using Hematoxylin-Eosin-stained slides.Results: The majority of patients were male (78.3%) and had cirrhosis (72.5%). The early recurrence rate was 31.9%, with most recurrences occurring between 6- and 18-month post-surgery. …”
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Factors associated with interstitial lung disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Benyapa Suppa-Udom, Supparerk Disayabutr, Suwimon Wonglaksanapimon, Krittachat Butnian, Wanruchada Katchamart

“…Patients exhibited low disease activity [mean Disease Activity Score 28-erythrocyte sedimentation rate score (SD) 2.69 (0.90)] and mild functional impairment [median Health Assessment Questionnaire score (range) 0.25 (0–0.63)]. …”
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Comparative analysis of START and CAVI arterial stiffness scores in hypertensive patients by A. N. Sumin, A. V. Shcheglova, I. B. Bakholdin

“…Parameters were associated with age (r=0,412 for CAVI and r=0,355 for START; p<0,001), smoking duration (r=0,390 and r=0,361; p<0,001), glomerular filtration rate (r=-0,317 and r= -0,318; p<0,001), body mass index (r=-0,176 and r=-0,185; p=0,001). …”
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Metabarcoding with Illumina and Oxford Nanopore Technologies provides complementary insights into tree seed mycobiota by Jana Mittelstrass, Renate Heinzelmann, René Eschen, Martin Hartmann, Quirin Kupper, Salome Schneider, Simone Prospero, Iva Franić

“…Short-read metabarcoding might be optimal for fungal biodiversity studies due to higher sequencing depths and resultant breadth of diversity. As error rates are continuing to decrease, reference databases expand, and throughput improves, long-read metabarcoding is becoming a strong candidate for future diagnostic studies of fungi. …”
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Understanding barriers and opportunities for fresh produce access in eThekwini Metro, Durban, South Africa by Scott Drimie, Mieke Faber, Lisanne du Plessis

“… South Africa faces a triple burden of malnutrition – undernutrition, hidden hunger and increasing rates of overweight and obesity driven by poor dietary choices. …”
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The Fracture Ankle Implant Review (FAIR) study: a national multicentre retrospective review of practice in implant choice, fixation methods, and outcomes in fixation of the fibula... by William G. Fishley, Thomas Baldock, Alan J. Hilley, Rory Morrison, Paul Baker, Dave Townshend, FAIR Study Collaborating Authors

“…A local pilot service evaluation previously identified variance in use of locking plates in all patterns with significant cost implications. The Fracture Ankle Implant Review (FAIR) study aimed to evaluate current practice and implant use across the UK, and review outcomes and complication rates between different fibula fixation methods. …”
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Urban cycling-specific active transportation behaviour is sensitive to the fresh start effect: triangulating observational evidence from real world data by Isaak Fast, Shamsia Sobhan, Nika Klaprat, Tyler George, Nils Vik, Dan Prowse, Jacqueline Collett, Jonathan McGavock

“…This observation could be used to inform policies for increasing cycling rates in urban centres.…”
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COVID-19 vaccine evidence monitoring assisted by artificial Intelligence: An emergency system implemented by the Public Health Agency of Canada to capture and describe the trajecto... by Su Hyun Lim, Mona Hersi, Ramya Krishnan, Joshua Montroy, Bonnie Rook, Kelly Farrah, Yung-En Chung, Adrienne Stevens, Joseline Zafack, Eva Wong, Nicole Forbes, April Killikelly, Kelsey Young, Matthew Tunis

“…Analysis of COVID-19 vaccine research patterns supports projections of research volume, type, and rate that will help predict resourcing and information needs to plan future emergency vaccine guidance activities.…”
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Leveraging a disulfidptosis-based signature to characterize heterogeneity and optimize treatment in multiple myeloma by Bingxin Zhang, Dong Zheng, Shuxia Zhu, Xinyi Zhang, Quanqiang Wang, Zhili Lin, Ziwei Zheng, Shujuan Zhou, Zixing Chen, Sisi Zheng, Enqing Lan, Luning Cui, Hansen Ying, Yu Zhang, Xuanru Lin, Qiang Zhuang, Honglan Qian, Xudong Hu, Yan Zhuang, Qianying Zhang, Zhouxiang Jin, Songfu Jiang, Yongyong Ma, Yongyong Ma, Yongyong Ma

“…Multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most prevalent hematologic malignancy characterized by a high synthesis rate of disulfide bond-rich proteins and chronic oxidative stress. …”
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Discovery and molecular identification of a new orthophasmavirus in the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) by Song Zhang, Song Zhang, Jing Chen, Jing Chen, Luqin Liu, Luqin Liu, Zhipeng Xie, Zhipeng Xie, Jiamei Liang, Jiamei Liang, Fulin Yan, Fulin Yan, Yaqin Song, Xuefeng Wang, Xuefeng Wang, Changyong Zhou, Changyong Zhou, Mengji Cao, Mengji Cao, Jinxiang Liu, Jinxiang Liu

“…It was also detected in progeny of infected ACPs and in the leaves fed upon by infected individuals. The infection rate of CLas was reduced in ACPs infected with DcBV2, and vice versa.DiscussionDcBV2 was fully sequenced and represents a new Orthophasmavirus species. …”
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Widespread geographic distribution of filarioid nematodes in caribou (Rangifer tarandus sspp.) in Canada by Aparna Mariyam Thomas, Guilherme G. Verocai, John Soghigian, Fabien Mavrot, Naima Jutha, Jan Adamczewski, Tracy Davison, Gwen Duytschaever, Arthur Fernandes, Allicia Kelly, Matthew R. Kulpa, Eve Lamontagne, Lisa-Marie Leclerc, Sara McCarthy, Ashley McLaren, Amanda D. Melin, Susan J. Kutz

“…The Arctic is currently experiencing an unprecedented rate of climate change, including warming temperatures and altered patterns of precipitation. …”
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Multi-omics analysis of Taiwanofungus gaoligongensis: effects of different cultivation methods on secondary metabolites by Tingwen He, Tingwen He, Tingwen He, Xiaolong Yuan, Liangjun Xiao, Tanggeran Hu, Yi Wang, Xiaolei Zhao, Xiaolei Zhao, Xiaolei Zhao, Lu Li, Lu Li, Chengbo Peng, Chengbo Peng, Chengbo Peng, Hongling Zhang, Hongling Zhang, Hongling Zhang, Yuan Zheng, Yuan Zheng, Yuan Zheng, Yuan Zheng

“…In particular, the expression of TgHMGR was markedly higher in NZJB than in XZJB and DM, correlating with the elevated terpenoids and triterpenoids levels, suggesting that TgHMGR may act as a key rate-limiting enzyme in the terpenoid biosynthesis pathway of T. gaoligongensis. …”
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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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Eradication of Helicobacter pylori for prevention of aspirin-associated peptic ulcer bleeding in adults over 65 years: the HEAT RCT by CJ Hawkey, Anthony J Avery, Carol AC Coupland, Colin J Crooks, Jennifer S Dumbleton, FD Richard Hobbs, Denise Kendrick, Michael Moore, Clive Morris, Gregory Rubin, Murray Smith, Diane Stevenson

“…Limitations and future work Studying subjects already established on aspirin probably contributed to the low event rate. A future study should investigate subjects starting on aspirin when the event rate is higher. …”
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Species Composition, Phenotypic and Genotypic Resistance Levels in Major Malaria Vectors in Teso North and Teso South Subcounties in Busia County, Western Kenya by Edward K. Githinji, Lucy W. Irungu, Paul N. Ndegwa, Maxwell G. Machani, Richard O. Amito, Brigid J. Kemei, Paul N. Murima, Geoffrey M. Ombui, Antony K. Wanjoya, Charles M. Mbogo, Evan M. Mathenge

“…Indoor resting mosquitoes had 100% mortality rate after 24 h since exposure. Overall SS genotypic frequency in Teso North and Teso South subcounties was 79.4% against 13.7% homozygous LL genotype and 6.9% heterozygous LS genotype. …”
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Estimation of long-term gridded cloud radiative kernel and radiative effects based on cloud fraction by X. Liu, T. He, Q. Wang, X. Xiao, Y. Ma, Y. Wang, S. Luo, L. Du, Z. Wu, Z. Wu

“…The GCF-CRKs exhibit similar signs and patterns and enhanced stability compared to existing kernels. …”
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Public health surveillance of tropical diseases in Madagascar: a scoping review of population burden, intervention strategies, and health system responses by Mamy Jayne Nelly Rajaofera, Wei Liu, Sylvana Tomboanona, Alphonsine Mboty Reziky, Dai Kuang, Qianfeng Xia

“…Results Madagascar shows divergent disease patterns compared to regional averages. Malaria represents the biggest concern, with cases up 132% and deaths up 278% by 2023, now exceeding regional rates. …”
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Exploring different modelling approaches to forecast the community acute respiratory infections burden in children: an Italian epidemiological time series study by Riccardo Boracchini, Benedetta Canova, Pietro Ferrara, Elisa Barbieri, Pietro Giorgio Lovaglio, Antonio Scamarcia, Giovanni Corrao, Daniele Donà, Carlo Giaquinto, Costanza Di Chiara, Anna Cantarutti

“…We analysed monthly incidence rates of ARIs from September 2010 to September 2023, following the typical seasonal pattern of these infections. …”
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Comparative analysis of N-acetyltransferase 2 genotyping results among patients with newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis residing in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) by N. M. Krasnova, E. N. Efremova, A. A. Egorova, O. I. Filippova, Y. V. Chertovskikh, Z. A. Rudykh, E. A. Alekseeva, T. E. Tatarinova, D. A. Sokorutov, N. S. Val, M. K. Vinokurova, A. F. Karvchenko, A. I. Vengerovskii, D. A. Sychev

“…Correlations were shown between ethnicity and different prevalence rates of rapid, medium, or slow acetylation types among patients with TB.Conclusion. …”
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The impact of event tourism on tourism facilities operating in Azerbaijan by Hikmat Hasanov

“…Some potential impacts include: Hotels, hostels and other accommodation facilities may experience increased demand during major events, leading to increased occupancy rates and potentially higher prices. Restaurants, cafes and bars may see an increase in customers, especially those located near event venues. …”
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