Real-world study of first-line immunotherapy combined with chemoradiotherapy in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by Xiaohan Zhao, Chengang Weng, Wuhan Yang, Hongmei Gao, Hesong Wang, Wenzhao Deng, Shuchai Zhu, Wenbin Shen

“…Primary outcomes included overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS), with secondary outcomes being objective response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DOR), treatment-related adverse events (trAEs), and treatment failure patterns. …”
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Transistor Structure with a Two-Dimensional Channel Electrophysical Parameters Interrelation Under Conditions of Instability by U. A. Zaitsau, D. A. Podryabinkin, V. V. Melnikova, A. L. Danilyuk

“…The influence on the electrical parameters of a transistor structure with a two-dimensional semiconductor channel of the band gap of the channel material, the thickness of the gate dielectric, and the capacitance of interface states is considered. …”
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Antibiotic resistance of biofilm-forming bacteria causing urinary tract infections: A systematic review by Abigail Anne Ferrer, Samson Decasa, Juliana Carlidy Elauria, Jalen Rose Esguerra, Earl Adriane Cano, Angela Nole Shayenne Coderos, Denise Alexandra Cruz, Den Marc Exala

“…Furthermore, biofilm formation rates ranged from 36.5% to 100%, with a median prevalence of 75.5%. …”
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Tobacco and other substance co-use among adolescents and young adults with cancer who use tobacco: prevalence and associations with nicotine dependence and depression by Eun Jeong Oh, Michael A Diefenbach, Elizabeth J Siembida, Brittney Greene, Kara P Wiseman, Melissa Basile, Nehal P Vadhan

“…When AYA cancer survivors who use tobacco had major depression, alcohol co-use was associated with lower rates of nicotine dependence (aOR=0.08, 95% CI=0.01, 0.53).Conclusions There are high rates of substance co-use among AYAs who use tobacco, consistent across cancer history. …”
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The Prevalence of Anatomical Variations of the Median Nerve in the Carpal Tunnel: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Brandon Michael Henry, Helena Zwinczewska, Joyeeta Roy, Jens Vikse, Piravin Kumar Ramakrishnan, Jerzy A Walocha, Krzysztof A Tomaszewski

“…Our aim was to determine the prevalence rates of anatomical variations of the MN in the carpal tunnel and the most common course patterns and variations in its thenar motor branch (TMB).…”
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Prognostic Indicators and Comparative Treatment Outcomes in High-Risk Thyroid Cancer with Laryngotracheal Invasion by Eman A. Toraih, Jessan A. Jishu, Mohammad H. Hussein, Aly A. M. Shaalan, Manal S. Fawzy, Emad Kandil

“…Tracheal and laryngeal invasion rates declined from 3.7%–0.7% and 1.5%–0.6%, respectively, from 2000 to 2015. …”
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Global, regional, and national burden of maternal disorders, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis from the global burden of disease study 2021 by Jie Huang, Yuanyuan Man, Zan Shi, Xiaojie Fu, Wenhao Shi, Xiaoling Liang

“…The Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD), recognized as the most comprehensive epidemiological surveillance system, provides critical evidence for optimizing maternal health policies through systematic quantification of disease burden patterns. This multinational study employs GBD 2021 data to conduct a spatiotemporal analysis of maternal disorder burden across 21 GBD regions and 204 countries and territories from 1990 to 2021, utilizing standardized metrics including DALYs, prevalence rates, and mortality incidence. …”
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Distribution analysis of rabies-transmitting animal bite cases from 2020 to 2023 in Ambon City, Maluku Province, Indonesia by Bertha Jean Que, Jerome Constantine Lekatompessy, Wendy Pelupessy

“…Results: The highest number of bite cases occurred in 2023, with 1,359 cases and an incidence rate (IR) of 3.79/1,000 residents. Nusaniwe District recorded the most cases (1,256), while Leitimur Selatan had the highest IR, peaking at 11.39/1,000 residents in 2023. …”
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Application of Multi-Scale Geological Modeling Technology in Sweet Spot Prediction of Shale Oil Reservoirs by HU Laidong, HUO Hanyong, GUAN Qianqian, TANG Caixia, TAO Ji, ZHANG Yuxuan

“…Taking the Jurassic lacustrine shale oil reservoir in Langzhong area of Sichuan basin as an example, to enhance the favorable lithofacies drilling encounter rate of horizontal wells, this study improves modeling accuracy through iterative optimization of structural models based on geological data, 3D seismic data, and horizontal well drilling insights. …”
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Evaluating Gestational Weight Gain and Its Maternal and Fetal Outcomes at Tertiary Care Hospital, Abbottabad by Wajeeha Yahya, Rabia Hammad, Halima Sadia, Takasur Bibi, Naila Khan, Mamoona Kouser, Ejaz Ahmed

“…GWG was categorized according to IOM guidelines, with outcomes measured as cesarean delivery rates and incidence of low birth weight (LBW <2500g).  …”
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Age-related cognitive decline and associations with sex, education and apolipoprotein E genotype across ethnocultural groups and geographic regions: a collaborative cohort study. by Darren M Lipnicki, John D Crawford, Rajib Dutta, Anbupalam Thalamuthu, Nicole A Kochan, Gavin Andrews, M Fernanda Lima-Costa, Erico Castro-Costa, Carol Brayne, Fiona E Matthews, Blossom C M Stephan, Richard B Lipton, Mindy J Katz, Karen Ritchie, Jacqueline Scali, Marie-Laure Ancelin, Nikolaos Scarmeas, Mary Yannakoulia, Efthimios Dardiotis, Linda C W Lam, Candy H Y Wong, Ada W T Fung, Antonio Guaita, Roberta Vaccaro, Annalisa Davin, Ki Woong Kim, Ji Won Han, Tae Hui Kim, Kaarin J Anstey, Nicolas Cherbuin, Peter Butterworth, Marcia Scazufca, Shuzo Kumagai, Sanmei Chen, Kenji Narazaki, Tze Pin Ng, Qi Gao, Simone Reppermund, Henry Brodaty, Antonio Lobo, Raúl Lopez-Anton, Javier Santabárbara, Perminder S Sachdev, Cohort Studies of Memory in an International Consortium (COSMIC)

“…<h4>Background</h4>The prevalence of dementia varies around the world, potentially contributed to by international differences in rates of age-related cognitive decline. Our primary goal was to investigate how rates of age-related decline in cognitive test performance varied among international cohort studies of cognitive aging. …”
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Examining perinatal regionalization in practice: a network analysis of maternal transport in Georgia by Jingyu Li, Stephanie M. Radke, Lauren N. Steimle

“…Elevated transport rates suggest a lack of access to risk-appropriate care in rural regions. …”
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Assessing vaccine coverage and delivery strategies for influenza and COVID-19 among Italian healthcare workers: A 2015–2023 case study by Domenico Pascucci, Alberto Lontano, Eleonora Marziali, Giuseppe Vetrugno, Umberto Moscato, Patrizia Laurenti

“…A retrospective cohort study analyzed vaccination data from 6,341 hCWs between 2015 and 2023, examining acceptance rates across different vaccination delivery models. …”
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A longitudinal investigation of school absenteeism and mental health challenges among Canadian children and youth in the COVID-19 context by Amanda Krause, Maria Rogers, Yuanyuan Jiang, Emma A. Climie, Penny Corkum, Janet W. T. Mah, Natasha McBrearty, J. David Smith, Jess Whitley

“…As well, research demonstrates that children and youth who experience mental health challenges are at greater risk of increased school absenteeism rates. The present study investigated the school attendance patterns of Canadian children and youth and the longitudinal and bidirectional links with mental health challenges within the COVID-19 pandemic context. …”
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Global surge: exploring cryptocurrency adoption with evidence from spatial models by Ivan Sergio, Jan Wedemeier

“…Our findings reveal that cryptocurrency adoption is significantly influenced by economic instability, infrastructure availability, and spatial dynamics, with higher adoption rates in countries with limited access to traditional financial systems.…”
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An Examination of Water‐Related Melt Processes in Arctic Snow on Tundra and Sea‐Ice by Anika Pinzner, Matthew Sturm, Jennifer S. Delamere, Andrew R. Mahoney

“…In both years meltout dates varied by up to 25 days between sites, and more than 20 days within sites, with melt rates at locations only meters apart differing by up to a factor of seven. …”
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Modeling Riding and Stopping Behaviors at Motorcycle Box Intersections: A Case Study in Chiang Mai City, Thailand by Wachira Wichitphongsa, Nopadon Kronprasert, Moe Sandi Zaw, Pongthep Pisetsit, Thaned Satiennam

“…This research aims to evaluate the traffic performance of motorcycle boxes with respect to motorcycle departure times, headway intervals, lane-filtering rates, and vehicle movement patterns at 12 signalized urban intersections in Chiang Mai, Thailand. …”
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Evaluation of urinary tract infection agents in intensive care unit patients and monitoring of antimicrobial profile in Gram-negative bacteria by Nazife Akman, Pelin Özmen

“…Due to high resistance rates, the use of carbapenems and quinolones should be avoided in the treatment of A. baumannii. …”
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Modeling nitric oxide diffusion and plasticity modulation in cerebellar learning by Alessandra Maria Trapani, Carlo Andrea Sartori, Benedetta Gambosi, Alessandra Pedrocchi, Alberto Antonietti

“…The results demonstrate that NO diffusion significantly affects synaptic plasticity, dynamically adjusting learning rates based on synaptic activity patterns. This metaplasticity mechanism enhances the cerebellum's capacity to prioritize relevant inputs and mitigate learning interference, selectively modulating synaptic efficacy. …”
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An approach to using stranding data to monitor cetacean population trends and guide conservation strategies by Rachel L. Lennon, Rosie S. Williams, Kathryn J. Allan, Mariel T.I. ten Doeschate, Nicholas J. Davison, Simon A. Babayan, Andrew C. Brownlow

“…Species were clustered into broad ecological groups - baleen whales, short-beaked common dolphins, deep divers, harbour porpoises and pelagic dolphins - for spatiotemporal analysis of stranding patterns. All groups showed increases in annual stranding rates over the study period, with common dolphins and baleen whales exhibiting exponential increases, suggesting these species may be facing heightened pressures. …”
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