Safety and efficacy of sirolimus combined with cyclosporine in primary membranous nephropathy: a randomized controlled trial by Fang Wang, Chao Yang, Yue Shu, Cai-xia Lin, Yao Yao, Yue Li, Yi-miao Zhang, Xin Wang, Li-qiang Meng, Xu-yang Cheng, Gang Liu, Ming-hui Zhao, Zhao Cui

“…Abstract Background Calcineurin inhibitors, such as cyclosporine, are primary treatments for membranous nephropathy (MN). Optimizing this regimen is crucial to reduce nephrotoxicity and enhance immunological remission. …”
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Spatio-temporal dynamics and drivers of cropland ecosystem services value during the past two decades in Yangtze river economic belt, China by Hanjun Xia, Pengbo Zhang, Qi Zhang, Baofa Peng, Chenxin Zhou, Qian Zhu, Songchao Chen, Bifeng Hu

“…Moreover, the Crop-ESV showed significant spatial heterogeneity, with hot spots predominantly clustered in the west, while cold spots were primarily located in the east. …”
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WDNET-YOLO: Enhanced Deep Learning for Structural Timber Defect Detection to Improve Building Safety and Reliability by Xiaoxia Lin, Weihao Gong, Lin Sun, Xiaodong Yang, Chunwei Leng, Yan Li, Zhenyu Niu, Yingzhou Meng, Xinyue Xiao, Junyan Zhang

“…Conventional inspection methods are unable to address the issues of multi-scale defect characterization, inter-class confusion, and morphological diversity, thus limiting reliable construction quality assurance. …”
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Integration of quantum key distribution and high-throughput classical communications in field-deployed multi-core fibers by Qi Wu, Domenico Ribezzo, Giammarco Di Sciullo, Sebastiano Cocchi, Divya Ann Shaji, Lucas Alves Zischler, Ruben Luis, Paolo Serena, Chiara Lasagni, Alberto Bononi, Tetsuya Hayashi, Alessandro Gagliano, Paolo Martelli, Alberto Gatto, Paola Parolari, Pierpaolo Boffi, Davide Bacco, Alessandro Zavatta, Yixiao Zhu, Weisheng Hu, Zhaopeng Xu, Mark Shtaif, Andrea Marotta, Fabio Graziosi, Antonio Mecozzi, Cristian Antonelli

“…Abstract Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a secure communication method for sharing symmetric cryptographic keys based on the principles of quantum physics. …”
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Fe-Cu-loaded γ-Al2O3 as an efficient heterogeneous Fenton catalyst for the advanced treatment of petrochemical wastewater by Shiqi Jiang, Changyong Wu, Qi Huang, Yin Yu, Peijian Zhang, Chenjie Wang, Xiyan Ou, Min Xu

“…The catalyst was synthesized via impregnation and calcination, with preparation parameters optimized using a one-factor-at-a-time method. Under optimal conditions (Fe: 0.28 mol/L; Cu: 0.20 mol/L; 500 °C; 7 h), 50.15% TOC removal was achieved using 20 g catalyst and 13.73 mmol/L H2O2. …”
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The association between the MIND diet and cognitive health in middle-aged and older adults: A systematic review by Jenny Hiu Wai Tse, Queenie Pui Sze Law, Jenny Tsun Yee Tsang, Lorna Kwai Ping Suen, Stefanos Tyrovolas, Rick Yiu Cho Kwan

“…Despite the effectiveness of alternative methods, such as MIND diet questionnaires, for adherence assessment apart from FFQ, variability in study populations, interventions, and scoring methods complicates pinpointing an optimal MIND score. …”
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Bridging the gap: clinical translation of adipose-derived stem cells - a scoping review of clinical trials by Hankun Su, Hoksan Chau, Qilin Li, Fen Xiao, Yuanyuan Sun, Jingjing Chen, Yayi He, Jinyao Ning, Qin Hu, Yujie Xiao, Caiwen Li, Bixia Huang, Jing Zhao, Yanping Li, Hui Li

“…Key gaps included protocol heterogeneity (e.g., isolation methods, cryopreservation variability), regulatory fragmentation, limited long-term follow-up, and inconsistent clinical outcomes, particularly in neurology. …”
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Latent class analysis and influencing factor study of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among operating room nurses in tertiary hospitals by Xiaogui TANG, Li LI, Yue ZHAO, Ningning HU, Feng FU, Boya LI, Mengru YANG, Yinglan LI

“…ObjectiveTo estimate the prevalence of WMSDs among operating room nurses in tertiary hospitals, explore the characteristics and latent categories of WMSDs, and analyze the influencing factors associated with the occurrence of WMSDs. MethodUsing a randomized cluster sampling method, operating room nurses from nine tertiary hospitals in Urumqi were selected as study participants between December 2023 and January 2024. …”
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Hydrogels Powered by Nanoemulsion Technology for the Topical Delivery of <i>Acmella oleracea</i> Extract by Eleonora Spinozzi, Marco Cespi, Marta Ferrati, Riccardo Petrelli, Filippo Maggi, Junbiao Wang, Sunday Segun Alimi, Diego Romano Perinelli, Giulia Bonacucina

“…<b>Results</b>: Only NEs provided a physically stable formulation, while the precipitation of solid hydrophobic components from the extract was observed during ME preparation under all tested conditions despite the use of ethyl oleate as an oily co-solvent. …”
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A comprehensive comparison of third generation epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors in the treatment efficacy and adverse events: A Bayesian meta-analysis by Jinyu Yu, PhD, Hanyu Wu, BS, Lu Yang, MD, Wei Liu, PhD, Baoshan Cao, MD, Baosheng Liang, PhD, Yangchun Gu, MD

“…Background: It is a challenge for clinicians to choose the optimal third generation EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) treatment for individual patients. …”
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Impact of Phenological and Lighting Conditions on Early Detection of Grapevine Inflorescences and Bunches Using Deep Learning by Rubén Íñiguez, Carlos Poblete-Echeverría, Ignacio Barrio, Inés Hernández, Salvador Gutiérrez, Eduardo Martínez-Cámara, Javier Tardáguila

“…Traditional yield prediction methods are labor-intensive, subjective, and often restricted to advanced phenological stages. …”
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Cumulative Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation with Locomotor Training Safely Improves Trunk Control in Children with Spinal Cord Injury: Pilot Study by Liubov Amirova, Anastasia Keller, Goutam Singh, Molly King, Parth Parikh, Nicole Stepp, Beatrice Ugiliweneza, Yury Gerasimenko, Andrea L. Behrman

“…This intervention shows potential synergistic benefits, warranting further research to confirm efficacy and optimize therapeutic protocols.…”
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Seasonal Occurrence and Biodiversity of Insects in an Arid Ecosystem: An Ecological Study of the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve, Saudi Arabia by Abdulrahaman S. Alzahrani, Moutaman Ali Kehail, Sara A. Almannaa, Areej H. Alkhalifa, Abdulaziz M. Alqahtani, Mohammed H. Altalhi, Hussein H. Alkhamis, Abdullah M. Alowaifeer, Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei

“…Each living organism thrives best in a habitat that provides optimal conditions for flourishing, reproduction, and distribution within a certain area. …”
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COVID-19 Vaccine Timing and Co-Administration with Influenza Vaccines in Canada: A Systematic Review with Comparative Insights from G7 Countries by Farah Al hashimi, Sherif Eneye Shuaib, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, Shengyuan Chen, Jianhong Wu

“…Background/Objectives: Despite significant advancements in vaccine development and distribution, the optimal timing and integration of COVID-19 vaccination in Canada remain crucial to public health. …”
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Mapping the research landscape of PET/CT in lymphoma: insights from a bibliometric analysis by Die Zhang, Jianding Peng, Yingjie Zhu, Qiang Gong, Qing Wang, Chaodong Xiang, Hanjian Du, Xiaofei Hu

“…Original articles and reviews in English on PET/CT in lymphoma staging, response assessment, or prognosis were included, while case reports, meeting abstracts, and editorials were excluded. …”
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Synergistic enhancement of sugar beet root physico-mechanical properties using magnetically treated water and potassium nano-fertilizers for sustainable farming by Naema E. M. Salama, Mahmoud A. Abdelhamid, Muhammad Mayhoub, Alfadhl Y. Alkhaled, Hassan A. A. Sayed, Mahmoud Younis, Salwa Hassan Abdou

“…This approach highlights the potential of MIW and potassium nano-fertilizers to optimize sugar beet cultivation, offering a sustainable strategy to support future agriculture practices while minimizing environmental impact.…”
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Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting immunotherapy outcomes in lung cancer patients using clinical and blood biomarkers by Ting Ouyang, Fei Zhang, Yan Yang, Tianwei Luo, Ao Chen, Ning Han, Jun Qian, Xiaoyuan Chu, Chao Chen, Mi Yang

“…Thus, developing accurate and practical prognostic tools is essential to optimize treatment decision-making. Methods This retrospective study analyzed 436 lung cancer patients treated with ICIs, who were randomly divided into training (70%) and validation (30%) cohorts. …”
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Manufacturing Process Development for <i>Bison bison</i> Organ-Specific Lyophilized Extracts: Formulation and Benchmarking of Antioxidant Activities for Nutraceutical Preparations by Alexandre Porcello, Kim Girardet, Basste Hadjab, Kelly Lourenço, Corinne Scaletta, Philippe Abdel-Sayed, Nathalie Hirt-Burri, Lee Ann Applegate, Alexis E. Laurent

“…The first objective of this study was to develop an optimized and function-oriented manufacturing process for stabilized organ-specific extracts of American buffalo (<i>Bison bison</i>). …”
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Second-line Chemotherapy for Advanced Bladder Cancer: Taxanes Versus Vinflunine by Bilgin Demir, Ali Aytaç, Gökhan Çolak, Onur Yazdan Balçık, Ömer Acar

“…Vinflunine is the only agent approved by the European Medicines Agency for this setting, while taxanes are widely used off-label based on phase 2 data. …”
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Preparation and decolorization of sapindus mukurossi extract and its application in sebum-control shampoos by Kaibo Wan, Ling Ma, Diansong Chen, Zhizhen Li, Christos C. Zouboulis, Kuan Chang, Jing Wang

“…No significant changes in the skin moisture content and transepidermal water loss (TEWL) are observed within four weeks after using the product, while the scalp sebum level is significantly reduced. …”
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