Candida krusei Empyema Thoracis: A Community-Acquired Infection Requiring a High Index of Suspicion by Hazim Bukamur, Waseem Ahmed, Yazan Numan, Ibrahim Shahoub, Fuad Zeid

“…Fungal empyema thoracis is a rare form of this condition with especially high mortality, in which the most frequently isolated fungus is Candida spp. This article presents a 74-year-old female with Candida krusei pneumonia and a complicated hospital course, initially presenting with nausea, vomiting, and dysphagia. …”
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Using large language models to generate child-friendly education materials on myopia by Xuewei Li, Yixuan Zhang, Tonglei Zheng, Yuanqi Deng, Yuchang Lu, Jie Hu, Sitong Chen, Yan Li, Kai Wang

“…Results ChatGPT 4o achieved the most positive ratings (“good” and above) in correctness (Prompt A: 91%; Prompt B: 83%) and conciseness (Prompt A: 79%; Prompt B: 63%), as well as the lowest negative ratings in potential harm ratings (“not at all” and “slightly,” Prompt A: 99%; Prompt B: 97%) in the generation of educational materials for both adults and children (all p  < 0.001). …”
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Posterior separation plasty for large incisional ventral hernias by N. K. Tarasova, A. V. Tarabukin, L. A. Temezhnikova, D. V. Mizgirev

“…All patients of the study group had comorbidity, the most frequent were diseases of the cardiovascular system – in 14 (73.7 %) patients, pathology of the digestive tract – in 12 (63.2 %) patients, obesity – in 10 (52.7 %) patients. …”
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Investigating the performance of random oversampling and genetic algorithm integration in meteorological drought forecasting with machine learning by Tahsin Baykal, Özlem Terzi, Gülsün Yıldırım, Emine Dilek Taylan

“…Abstract Drought is one of the most significant natural hazards worldwide, affecting water resources, agriculture, and socio-economic stability. …”
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Towards a better knowledge and conservation of cryptic macrolichens in Italy: a revision of the genus Cetrelia (Parmeliaceae, Lecanorales, lichenized Ascomycota) by Gabriele Gheza, Chiara Vallese, Luca Di Nuzzo, Simona Corneti, Renato Benesperi, Elisabetta Bianchi, Giulia Canali, Silvia Del Vecchio, Luana Francesconi, Paolo Giordani, Pier Luigi Nimis, Walter Obermayer, Chiara Pistocchi, Helmut Mayrhofer, Juri Nascimbene

“…Cetrelia monachorum is the most widespread, ranging from the Alps to the Apennines and Sardegna. …”
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Association of discordant neonatal birth weight and maternal height with risk of preeclampsia: a multi-center retrospective cohort study in China by Yunzhen Ye, Xirong Xiao, Qiongjie Zhou, Xiaotian Li

“…Compared with women of average height delivering AGA neonates, women who gave birth to SGA neonates exhibited elevated preeclampsia risk across all height categories, with the most pronounced association observed among tall mother (adjusted OR 10.00, 95%CI 6.06–16.48). …”
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Massive fetomaternal hemorrhage as a cause of severe fetal anemia by Dobrosavljević Aleksandar, Martić Jelena, Rakić Snežana, Pažin Vladimir, Janković-Ražnatović Svetlana, Srećković Svetlana, Dobrosavljević Branko

“…Fetal and neonatal anemia is one of the most serious complications of the FMH. Clinical manifesta-tions of FMH are nonspecific, and mostly it presented as re-duced fetal movements and changes in cardiotocography (CTG). …”
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The role of biochemical markers as early indicators of cardiac damage and prognostic parameters of perinatal asphyxia by Simović Aleksandra M., Košutić Jovan Lj., Prijić Sergej M., Knežević Jasmina B., Vujić Ana J., Stojanović Nadežda D.

“…Among the tested cardiac markers, cardiac troponin I is the most sensitive and the only reliable early predictor of mortality in fullterm neonates with perinatal asphyxia.…”
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Predicting the incidence of chronic kidney disease in patients with myocardial infarction and acute kidney injury by O. V. Demchuk, I. A. Sukmanova

“…ROC analysis revealed the most reliable sensitivity of 83% and specificity of 88,2% for the threshold value of CKD probability of 86,1%.Conclusion. …”
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Pre-Pregnancy Body Mass Index and the Risk of Hyperemesis Gravidarum: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ensiyeh Jenabi, Amir Mohammad Salehi, Soodabeh Aghababaei, Salman Khazaei

“…However, further investigation is necessary, as the mechanisms and the connection to GDF15 are not yet clear. The most supported public health advice is to attain a healthy BMI before conception. …”
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Treatment Patterns and Outcomes of Patients With Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2–Positive Breast Cancer in Tanzania by Lemi Ndugumbi Zinga, Queen Godfrey Tarimo, Kelvin Mbelekwa, Mamsau Twalib Ngoma, Emmanuel L. Lugina

“…The log-rank test was used in univariate analysis, whereas multivariate Cox regression was used in multivariate analysis.RESULTSA total of 169 patients with nonmetastatic HER2+BC were included, with a median age of 50 years. Most patients were estrogen receptor–positive (50.3%) and diagnosed with stage III BC (58.6%). …”
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Actual Aspects of Epidemiological Well-Being Support Anti-PLAgue for Population in Altai Republic by S. V. Balakhonov, V. M. Korzun, S. A. Kosilko, E. P. Mikhailov, L. V. Shchuchinov, A. I. Mishchenko, I. V. Zarubin, E. N. Rozhdestvensky, A. V. Denisov

“…In recent years, the Gorno-Altai foci of plague most active of the 11 natural focis, located in Russia. …”
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Effectiveness of sanitizers on different biofilm-forming microorganisms associated with the poultry drinking water system by Tolulope T. Ogundipe, Tomi Obe

“…Bacillus licheniformis formed the most biofilm (5.39 Log10 CFU/mL) as single-species bacteria while Salmonella attached more (6.36 Log10 CFU/mL) than E. coli (5.41 Log10 CFU/mL) and Bacillus (2.08 Log10 CFU/mL) when grown together in mixed cultures. …”
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Epigenomic signatures of accelerated epigenetic aging are associated with congenital heart disease in newborns by Kristen Kocher, Julius Ngwa, Surajit Bhattacharya, Mary Donofrio, Catherine Limperopoulos, Nickie Andescavage

“…Abstract Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) lesions are the most common birth defects and despite advances in care, are associated with short- and long-term co-morbidities. …”
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Lyme Disease Biobank: 10 years of 3 month follow-up visits from 2014 to 2023 by Elizabeth J. Horn, George Dempsey, Anna M. Schotthoefer, Matthew McArdle, Allison F. Weber, Cathy De Luca, Bobbi S. Pritt, Elizabeth L. Maloney

“…While the majority of participants (78%) reported no LD symptoms at the second draw, 22% reported ongoing symptoms; the most common being joint pain, fatigue, and muscle pain. …”
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Diagnostic performance of lung POCUS in neonatal respiratory disorders in the neonatal intensive care unit: a new shortened protocol by Paul Montoya-Alarcon, Samuel I. Espinoza-Tristan, Mané M. Ayala-Duran, Alexis A. De Leon-Perez, Adrian A. Negreros-Osuna

“…Introduction: Lung point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has been useful in diagnosing neonatal respiratory disorders (NRDs); however, chest radiography (X-ray) is the most widely used imaging modality and the gold standard. …”
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Stomach Cancer in a Patient with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia by R. A. Maier, B. A. Bakirov, M. V. Timerbulatov

“…FCR (fludarabine, cyclophosphamide, rituximab) is one of the most effective protocols. CLL may lead to various immunologic disorders resulting in an increased risk of a malignant neoplasm. …”
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Occupational health and safety practices and associated factors among workers in Ethiopia’s Metehara and Wonji sugar industries: a convergent parallel mixed design by Negussie Deyessa, Muluken Azage, Mitiku Bonsa Debela, Achenef Motbainor Begosew

“…The qualitative component of this study confirmed that most participants expressed undesirable practices in occupational health and safety measures. …”
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Human lung organoids reveal conserved CYP1A1 and metallothionein activation in response to particulate matter exposure by Seri Choi, Seung-Yeon Kim, Ji Won Baek, Won Keun Oh, Kee K. Kim, Eun-Mi Kim

“…Particulate matter (PM) poses significant adverse impacts on respiratory health, yet most studies investigating PM effects have relied on cancer-derived cell lines or animal models with limited physiological relevance to human lung tissue. …”
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Recent advances in immunopathogenesis and clinical practice: mastering the challenge-managing of non-tuberculous mycobacteria by Wiwat Chancharoenthana, Wiwat Chancharoenthana, Supitcha Kamolratanakul, Supitcha Kamolratanakul, Suwatchareeporn Rotcheewaphan, Asada Leelahavanichkul, Asada Leelahavanichkul, Marcus J. Schultz, Marcus J. Schultz, Marcus J. Schultz

“…The global incidence of NTM is increasing rapidly, with Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) being one of the most common types. The immunopathogenesis of the MAC involves a complex interaction between the bacteria and the host immune system. …”
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