Comparative efficacy of half-dose and one-third-dose photodynamic therapy in chronic central serous chorioretinopathy: a retrospective study by Mohsen Farvardin, Dorna Eghtedari, Maryam Shahmohammadi, Mohammadkarim Johari

“…The recurrence rate of SRF was significantly higher in the one-third-dose group (20%) compared to the half-dose group (7.5%) (P =.015). …”
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Prevalence of Dal blood type and dog erythrocyte antigens 1 and 4 among canine blood donors and recipients in Seoul, South Korea by Hyouju Kim, Hyun-Jung Han

“…Conclusion The distributions of DEA 1, DEA 4, and Dal blood types may reveal distinct prevalence patterns in Seoul, South Korea, possibly due to geographical differences, as existing data primarily reflect findings from European and North American.…”
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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

“…Conclusion: The findings align with the previous studies while reflecting distinct patterns unique to Northeastern Thai populations with their specific genetic ancestry. …”
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Is pyroptosis a brake or an accelerator in the fate of the tumor? by Yixuan Hou, Wei Li, Jiaying Yang, Haoyang Yu, Congcong Wang, Yanru Li, Shuang Lv, Ling Zhang

“…These interactive therapeutic patterns may catalyze a paradigm shift in oncology. …”
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Incidence, prevalence, and burden of type 2 diabetes in China: Trend and projection from 1990 to 2050 by Haojie Zhang, Qingyi Jia, Peige Song, Yongze Li, Lihua Jiang, Xianghui Fu, Sheyu Li, Jinjiao Li

“…Background:. The epidemiological pattern and disease burden of type 2 diabetes have been shifting in China over the past decades. …”
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Incidence and disability-adjusted life-years of infective endocarditis in China from 1990 to 2021: comparison with G20 based on the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Yan Gu, Chong Liu, Hong Chenliang, Zhu Weimin, Peng Qianping

“…The age-standardised incidence rate (ASIR) and age-standardised DALY rate (ASDR) were 14.38 (95% UI: 12.03 to 16.92) and 3.46 (95% UI: 2.65 to 5.01) per 100 000 population, respectively, with both rates being higher in males than in females. …”
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Global directions of change in moral norms: a test of the moral argument theory by Pontus Strimling, Kimmo Eriksson, Irina Vartanova, Joel Krueger, Isabela Hazin

“…These findings demonstrate a fundamental pattern in the contemporary cultural evolution of morality and highlights the key role played by individualizing arguments.…”
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Antimicrobial Resistance of Salmonella enterica Serovars Typhi and Paratyphi Isolates from a General Hospital in Karawaci, Tangerang, Indonesia: A Five-Year Review by Nata Pratama Hardjo Lugito, Cucunawangsih

“…It is a prevalent disease in Indonesia, but data on the antimicrobial resistance pattern is limited. This study aim was to provide data on the antimicrobial resistance pattern of S. …”
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Respiratory Support with Limited Tidal Volume and Peak Pressure in Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome by A. V. Vlasenko, D. A. Ostapchenko, G. N. Meshcheryakov, P. Yu. Osipov

“…The paper presents the results of a study, which prove the advantages of artificial ventilation with a descending air flow on inspiration, tidal volume 6 ml/kg body weight; P peak < 30 cm H2O in showing its efficiency, by optimizing the parameters of the respiratory pattern, by improving gas exchange in the lung, by reducing the time of respiratory support, the length of stay in an intensive care unit, and mortality rates as compared with artificial square-wave air flow on inspiration, TV 12—15 ml/kg body weight; Ppeak tracheal >35 cm H2°.…”
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Respiratory bacterial and viral pathogen spectrum among influenza-positive and influenza-negative patients by Jing Shi, Shi Han, Yating Zhang, Xiaohua Lu, Yunxia Gan, Narenqimuge Tong, Lu Ma, Hang Zhuan, Ying Dai, Yaqi Ji, Guoming Li, Dan Chen, Lu Yang

“…Influenza-positive patients had higher rates of S. pneumoniae and H. influenzae infections, while influenza-negative patients had higher rates of Human parainfluenza viruses and Human rhinoviruses. …”
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Ischemic heart disease burden attributable to inadequate omega-3 fatty acid intake in Chinese adults, 1990–2021: an Age-Period-Cohort analysis of the Global Burden of Disease study... by Lin Luo, Lin Luo

“…Although both death rates and DALY rates have decreased, population aging continues to drive an increase in the absolute disease burden. …”
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Retrospective antimicrobial consumption surveillance at health facility level in Dodoma Region, Tanzania by Karin Wiedenmayer, Samuel Mungai, Romuald Mbwasi, Calvin Andeve Omolo, Eva Ombaka, Rajabu Mohamedi Kingo

“…This study aimed to investigate regional AMC and resistance patterns in a representative area of Tanzania and to introduce a method for determining AMC in low-resource settings.Design and methods We conducted a retrospective study using prescription data collected over 5 years (2013–2017) from multiple hospitals and selected primary health facilities in the Dodoma Region of Tanzania. …”
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Gastric Cancer Mortality in Ceará in Brazil’s Northeastern, 2000-2022: Spatio- Temporal Study by Lucia Libanez Bessa Campelo Braga, Helio De Almeida Nobre Junior, Jorg Heukelbach, Anderson Fuentes Ferreira, Ana Suzete Lopes, Edson Luiz de Oliveira, Vitor de Sousa Tomé, Taynara Lais Silva, Daniele Calheiros Campelo Maia, Alberto Novaes Ramos Júnior

“…Objective: To analyze temporal trends and spatial patterns of GC mortality over a 23-year period in Ceará. …”
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Development of prediction models for screening depression and anxiety using smartphone and wearable-based digital phenotyping: protocol for the Smartphone and Wearable Assessment f... by Sujin Kim, Ah Young Kim, Yu-Bin Shin, Seonmin Kim, Min-Sup Shin, Jinhwa Choi, Kyung Lyun Lee, Jisu Lee, Sangwon Byun, Heon-Jeong Lee, Chul-Hyun Cho

“…However, their detection and diagnosis rates remain low owing to the limitations of the current screening methods. …”
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Genomic data suggest parallel dental vestigialization within the xenarthran radiation by Emerling, Christopher A, Gibb, Gillian C, Tilak, Marie-Ka, Hughes, Jonathan J, Kuch, Melanie, Duggan, Ana T, Poinar, Hendrik N, Nachman, Michael W, Delsuc, Frédéric

“…As such, the analysis of gene degradation patterns has the potential to provide insights into the evolutionary history of regressed anatomical traits. …”
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Electrical Capacitance Probe Characterization in Vertical Annular Two-Phase Flow by Grazia Monni, Mario De Salve, Bruno Panella, Carlo Randaccio

“…The ECP is used to investigate a vertical air/water flow, characterized by void fraction higher than 95%, with mass flow rates ranging from 0.094 to 0.15 kg/s for air and from 0.002 to 0.021 kg/s for water, corresponding to an annular flow pattern. …”
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GNSS VELOCITY AND STRAIN FIELD IN THE NORTHERN SUMATRA 15 YEARS AFTER THE 2004 M9.2 SUMATRA ANDAMAN EARTHQUAKE by S. M. Alif, O. Anggara, M. F. Jihad, R. S. Perdana

“…To do this, a comparison was made of velocities and strain rates over two periods. The velocities of 5.5 to 40.5 mm/yr and the strain rate up to 47.2 μstrain/yr were obtained from the recently acquired GNSS data. …”
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Construction and Validation of an Oxidative Phosphorylation Signature in High-Grade Glioma and Potential Inhibitors Screening by Hanwen Lu, Wenpeng Zhao, Bingchang Zhang, Yuanyuan Xie, Jiawei He, Huiying Yang, Zhanxiang Wang

“…Glioma is a devastating type of brain tumor with high morbidity and mortality rates. Despite current treatment options, the prognosis for glioma patients remains poor. …”
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