Relationships between MMP-2, MMP-9, and ADAMDEC1 serum and tissue levels in patients with colorectal cancer by Zahra Mozooni, Kiana Khajeh Amiri, Nafiseh Golestani, Alireza Shahmohammadi, Sara Minaeian, Leyla Bahadorizadeh

“…Purpose Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the most common malignancy of the gastrointestinal system globally. …”
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Role of balloon dilation test in identifying suitable candidates for gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy by Boldbaatar Gantuya, Haruhiro Inoue, Kazuki Yamamoto, Miyuki Iwasaki, Kei Ushikubo, Yohei Nishikawa, Hidenori Tanaka, Ippei Tanaka, Mayo Tanabe, Satoshi Abiko, Yuto Shimamura

“…Abstract Background Predicting successful outcomes of gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy (G‐POEM) is essential for identifying patients who are most likely to benefit from the procedure. This study aimed to evaluate the utility of the balloon dilation test (BDT) in optimizing patient selection for G‐POEM. …”
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Identification of neoantigen epitopes in cervical cancer by multi-omics analysis by Jing Yuan, Na Xu, Xueqi Gong, Jihui Ai, Kezhen Li, Yingyan Han

“…Abstract Background Tumor vaccines enhance the immune response and cytotoxicity of tumor-specific T cells and show promising clinical therapeutic efficacy. Although most cervical cancer cells express HPV-related oncoproteins, some do not. …”
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Histoculture drug response assay predicts chemotherapy efficacy and improves survival in gastrointestinal cancers by Shuang Wang, Na Fan, Han Li, Yang Li, Ping Hu, Dongliang Chen, Xiaohong Jiang, Lei Gao, Chenggang Yang, Dawei Yang

“…Notably, platinum-based combination therapy was most effective in esophageal cancer. Survival analysis revealed that esophageal and gastric cancer patients receiving HDRA - sensitive regimens (HDRA group) had significantly longer disease - free survival (DFS) compared to those on non - sensitive regimens (N - HDRA group) and untreated patients. …”
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Utilizing maritime caves for wave energy: wells turbine performance and household power supply from cave-generated electricity by Wilson M. L. Monteiro, António Sarmento, Bruno Semedo, Arider Carvalho, Tomás Tavares, Jakson A. L. Monteiro

“…This study focuses on the use of MNCs for wave energy extraction, with the Cidade-Velha MNC identified as the most promising one. The research involved constructing several Wells turbines with varying rotor blade orientations (β) to analyze their impact on energy production during high-energy conditions within the MNC. …”
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CO08 | The utility of urine qualitative assessment for direct oral anticoagulants in routine clinical practice

“…Results: A total of 264 (169M/95F) consecutive patients, with a median age of 68 years (range: 20-94 years) were studied. Most patients were receiving DOACs for non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF, n=145), followed by venous thromboembolism (VTE, n=119), of whom 39% were cancer-associated VTE. …”
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Is there a role for caudal anesthesia on postoperative urethrocutaneous fistula in children undergoing hypospadias surgery? by Duygu Kara, Ali Onur Erdem, Pelin Dilsiz Eker, Bayram Mersinli, Sezen Karaca Özkısacık, Imran Kurt Ömürlü, Mesut Yazıcı, Feray Gürsoy

“…No statistical association was found between postoperative UCF and patient variables. The most common complication of hypospadias repair is UCF, which occurs mostly in the immediate postoperative period. …”
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Quantitative MRI assessment of idiopathic temporal lobe epilepsy: comparative study between automated MR volumetry and proton MR spectroscopy over conventional measures by Radwa Abo El-Kasem, Mona G. Maghrabi, Hosam E. G. Elmalah, Reda Badry, Shimaa Farghaly

“…Abstract Background and objectives Idiopathic temporal lobe epilepsy is the most common cause of focal epilepsy in adults. Due to its significant propensity for medical refractory behavior, it is often regarded as requiring additional assessment and potentially even surgical intervention. …”
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Unraveling the key drivers of bacterial progesterone degradation by Gabriel Hernández-Fernández, Juan Ibero, José L. García, Beatriz Galán

“…ABSTRACT Progesterone (PROG) is one of the most ubiquitous sexual hormones found as a pollutant in soil and water systems. …”
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Reward-related neural activation during social media exposure in young women with non-suicidal self-injury: evidence for a continuum of severity in the reward network by Stella Nicolaou, Anna Julià, Daniela Otero, Carlos Schmidt, Juan Carlos Pascual, Joaquim Soler, Josep Marco-Pallarés, Daniel Vega

“…Subclinical participants reacted similarly to clinical participants to negative feedback but similarly to controls to positive feedback and presented intermediate activation in most regions, bridging the pattern observed in controls and patients. …”
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A Systematic Review of Marine Habitat Mapping in the Central-Eastern Atlantic Archipelagos: Methodologies, Current Trends, and Knowledge Gaps by Marcial Cosme De Esteban, Fernando Tuya, Ricardo Haroun, Francisco Otero-Ferrer

“…The Azores showed the highest species richness (393), dominated by acoustic mapping in corals. Madeira was most advanced in the remote mapping of rhodoliths; the Canaries focused on shallow macrophytes with direct mapping; and Cabo Verde remains underrepresented. …”
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An Explainable Bayesian TimesNet for Probabilistic Groundwater Level Prediction by Zechen Peng, Shaoxing Mo, Alexander Y. Sun, Jichun Wu, Xiankui Zeng, Miao Lu, Xiaoqing Shi

“…SHAP analysis reveals that historical GWLs are the most informative features, with meteorological predictors making secondary contributions. …”
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Diagnostic work-up in periprosthetic joint infections of the knee: can the albumin-to-globulin ratio be a screening tool? by Domenico De Mauro, Tiziana Ascione, Enrico Festa, Lucrezia Marasco, Filippo Leggieri, Sara Rosito, Matteo Innocenti, Edoardo Di Pace, Giovanni Balato

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to assess the most appropriate thresholds for albumin-to-globulin ratio (AGR) in patients who had a suspected periprosthetic knee infection. …”
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From stigmatized status to responsibilized health behavior: Gay, bisexual, and queer men's longitudinal narratives of shifts in PrEP-related stigma over time by Daniel Grace, Emerich Daroya, Jad Sinno, Mark Gaspar, Alex Wells, Mark Hull, Nathan Lachowsky, Darrell H.S. Tan

“…A total of 128 in-depth interviews were conducted over three years (2020–2022), transcribed verbatim, and coded in NVivo using reflexive thematic analysis. Most participants described experiencing little or no PrEP stigma in the last few years, attributing this to PrEP normalization within queer communities. …”
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Analysis and Visualization of Confounders and Treatment Pathways Leading to Amputation and Non-Amputation in Peripheral Artery Disease Patients Using Sankey Diagrams: Enhancing Exp... by Rajashekar Korutla, Douglas Tedder, Kathryn Brogan, Marko Milosevic, Michael P. Wilczek, Naim Shehadeh, Nawar Shara, Elsie G. Ross, Saeed Amal

“…Confounder analysis revealed that most amputated PAD patients were over 50 years old and had one or more conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, or hyperlipidemia. …”
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Modification of endovenous laser coagulation of great saphenous veins in patients with varicose: Stage of declined thrombophlebitis by M. V. Timerbulatov, T. M. Murasov, S. S. Kazbulatov, D. R. Ibragimov, M. A. Almuhametov, А. R. Galiakberov

“…One of the main goals in the treatment of thrombophlebitis of saphenous veins is to separate the superficial veins from the deep ones at the sites of the most frequent transition of thrombotic masses. At the same time, the implementation of endovenous treatment methods for thrombophlebitis lacks an evidence base regulating all aspects of this procedure. …”
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Development of functional muffins enriched with lemon by-products as sources of Bioactive compounds by Ana Rita Soares Mateus, Angelina Pena, Ana Sanches Silva

“…Sensory analysis revealed that muffins with fresh pomace and extract had the most appealing aroma, whereas those with flour scored lower due to the astringency of citrus peel components. …”
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Sex determination and stature estimation using logistic and linear regression models: A population-specific study of tibia and Fibula in Northeastern Thais by Suthat Duangchit, Chanasorn Poodendaen, Phetcharat Phetnui, Pornpimol Tasu, Worrawit Boonthai, Nareelak Tangsrisakda, Sitthichai Iamsaard

“…For stature estimation, the maximum tibial length served as the most reliable univariate predictor (SEE = 6.66 cm, R = 0.572), while multivariate equations incorporating complementary parameters from both tibia and fibula improved the accuracy. …”
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Elevation and seasonality modulate the leaf decomposition rates and nutrient flux of diverse species and species richness in karst river systems across China by Zhangting Chen, Zhangting Chen, Muhammad Arif, Muhammad Arif, Mengyao Tian

“…Results revealed that seasonal changes significantly influenced initial leaf elemental concentrations, with spring samples showing the most pronounced effects. Elevation had more effect on mass loss than litter treatments, with distinct nutrient release patterns observed across different elevations. …”
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Postinfectious and Postvaccinal Humoral Immune Response to SARS-CoV-2 in Adults: Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment by M. A. Yermalovich, V. L. Kolodkina, E. O. Samoilovich, G. V. Semeiko, A. O. Mikhalenko

“…Hybrid immunity caused by natural infection with SARS-CoV-2 and subsequent vaccination was the most persistent and pronounced.…”
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