Higher Saliva pH Among Vegetarians Compared With Nonvegetarians in Hong Kong by Princess‐Lisa Cofie, Hildemar Dos Santos, Josileide Gaio, Alicia Carranza, Wenes P. Reis, Peter Chuk

“…ABSTRACT Introduction An optimal salivary pH level above 5.5 is crucial for maintaining oral health and preventing tooth decay. …”
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Predictive thresholds of peak and trough anti-Xa levels for bleeding risk in rivaroxaban-treated nonvalvular atrial fibrillation by Mouhammad Rida Almouwannes, Ahmad Al-Bitar, Tahani Ali

“…Abstract Background While anti-Xa assays are increasingly used to monitor rivaroxaban therapy, evidence supporting specific thresholds for bleeding risk remains limited. …”
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Factors influencing the self-rationing of nursing care in palliative care settings by Karolina Włostowska, Izabella Uchmanowicz, Maria Jędrzejczyk, Michał Czapla, Beata Guzak

“…Working in a home-based hospice was associated with increased care rationing (p = 0.0012), while working in a palliative care ward reduced it (p = 0.0027). …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of rational drug prescribing in Nigerian Navy by Ahmadu Shehu Mohammed, Babatunde Enitan Ogunnowo, Odekunle Bola Odegbemi

“…Abstract Background Rational Drug Prescribing (RDP) optimizes therapeutic outcomes by aligning medication use with patient needs while minimizing risks and costs. …”
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Lightweight and efficient skeleton-based sports activity recognition with ASTM-Net. by Bin Wu, Mei Xue, Ying Jia, Ning Zhang, GuoJin Zhao, XiuPing Wang, Chunlei Zhang

“…However, current Graph Convolutional Network (GCNN)-based methods for skeletal activity recognition face two key limitations: (1) they fail to capture dynamic changes in node affinities induced by movements, and (2) they overlook the interplay between spatial and temporal information critical for recognizing complex actions. …”
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Development and validation of a quick screening tool for predicting neck pain patients benefiting from spinal manipulation: a machine learning study by Changxiao Han, Guangyi Yang, Haibao Wen, Minrui Fu, Bochen Peng, Bo Xu, Xunlu Yin, Ping Wang, Liguo Zhu, Minshan Feng

“…Abstract Background Neck pain (NP) ranks among the leading causes of years lived with disability worldwide. While spinal manipulation is a common physical therapy intervention for NP, its variable patient responses and inherent risks necessitate careful patient selection. …”
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PEGylation Effects on Amphiphilic Platinum(IV) Complexes: Influence on Uptake, Activation, and Cytotoxicity by Arpit Sharma, Md Al Amin, Man B. Kshetri, Suha Alqarni, Wjdan Jogadi, Jordan Solmen, Zexin Lin, Shirin Akter, Yao-Rong Zheng

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> The utilization of amphiphilic Pt(IV) complexes as prodrugs offers a promising strategy to revolutionize Pt-based cancer therapy by enhancing drug delivery and activation. While PEGylation is widely used to optimize drug properties, its impact on the biological behavior of amphiphilic Pt(IV) complexes remains unclear. …”
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A Robust System for Super-Resolution Imaging in Remote Sensing via Attention-Based Residual Learning by Rogelio Reyes-Reyes, Yeredith G. Mora-Martinez, Beatriz P. Garcia-Salgado, Volodymyr Ponomaryov, Jose A. Almaraz-Damian, Clara Cruz-Ramos, Sergiy Sadovnychiy

“…Moreover, OARN achieves this performance while maintaining computational efficiency, offering a balanced trade-off between processing time and reconstruction quality.…”
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Advancements in Optical Fiber Sensors for pH Measurement: Technologies and Applications by Alaa N. D. Alhussein, Mohammed R. T. M. Qaid, Timur Agliullin, Bulat Valeev, Oleg Morozov, Airat Sakhabutdinov, Yuri A. Konstantinov

“…The review further compares the economic viability of optical fiber sensors with traditional electrochemical methods, while acknowledging persistent issues such as temperature cross-sensitivity, long-term stability, and fabrication costs. …”
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Strategies for Treating Alzheimer’s: Current Approaches and Future Perspectives by Adriana Skuba, Katarzyna Załuska, Agnieszka Świdniak, Marta Biskup, Aleksandra Bartoszek, Karolina Kopeć, Agnieszka Marut, Jagoda Misiuk, Julia Adamiuk, Sylwia Nykiel

“…The selected articles focus on modern methods of treating Alzheimer’s disease, chosen for their relevance and importance to the subject. …”
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Validation of the patient health questionnaire (PHQ)-9 and PHQ-2 in patients with COPD in China by Meishan Liu, Yuhan Chang, Dong Wang, Jiexin Fang, Shannon Carson, Boyu Li, Yongdong Hu, Kewu Huang

“…Conclusion PHQ-9 score ≥ 7 and PHQ-2 score ≥ 2 should be used as the optimal cut-offs for COPD patients in China. PHQ-9 is a valid tool for detecting MDD in COPD patients, while PHQ-2 (score < 2) is more useful for quickly excluding MDD.…”
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Research progress in the preparation and application of h-BN containing ceramics by Xusheng LIU, Xuekun TIAN, Zhenyi ZHAO, Donghong YAN, Tianpei YIN, Jinhua LIU, Xinmei HOU, Xinhong LIU

“…Efforts should aim to optimize sintering processes and reduce time requirements while emphasizing critical role of h-BN in next-generation high-performance materials. …”
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Sustainable utilization of iron ore tailings as an alternative material in asphalt pavements: A systematic review by Chundi Si, Bin Guo, Lei Feng, Jiupeng Zhang, Xinwen Gao, Zeyu Wu, Shaolei Yin, Ying Gao, Yanshun Jia, Ben Niu

“…Optimizing activation methods and raw material proportions based on hydration progress and pore structure is essential for enhancing the performance of IOT-based cementitious materials. …”
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Rapid differentiation of patients with lung cancers from benign lung nodule based on dried serum Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy combined with machine learning algorithms by Huanyu Li, Lixue Dai, Shaomei Guo, Hongluan Wang, Lei Lei, Jie Yu, Xiaoyun Li, Jun Wang

“…Lung cancer (LC) is associated with poor 5-year survival rates when diagnosed at advanced stages. While low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening enables earlier detection, its high false-positive rate, primarily due to benign lung nodules (BLN), necessitates more accurate diagnostic tools. …”
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Effect of Nitrogen Regimes on Grain Yield, Nitrogen Utilization, Radiation Use Efficiency, and Sheath Blight Disease Intensity in Super Hybrid Rice by Di-qin LI, Qi-yuan TANG, Yun-bo ZHANG, Jian-quan QIN, Hu LI, Li-jun CHEN, Sheng-hai YANG, Ying-bin ZOU, Shao-bing PENG

“…This study was aimed to compare the different nitrogen (N) rates and application methods (FFP, SSNM, and RTNM methods) under with- and without-fungicide application conditions on grain yield, yield components, solar radiation use efficiency (RUE), agronomic-nitrogen use efficiency (AEN), and sheath blight disease intensity. …”
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The Therapeutic Potential of Insulin Eye Drops in Neurotrophic Keratopathy: A Comprehensive Review by Roxana Scripcă, Sinziana Istrate, Emil Ungureanu, Ștefan Oprea, Nicoleta Anton, Madalina Boruga, Marius Alexandru Moga, Ancuța-Georgiana Onofrei

“…The evidence reviewed in this study suggests that topical insulin is a promising therapy for promoting corneal healing in neurotrophic keratopathy. While clinical trials have demonstrated significant epithelial regeneration, optimal dosing and long-term safety require further investigation. …”
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Evaluation of the functional state of mitochondria isolated from mononuclear leukocytes by flow cytometry in patients with chronic heart failure receiving ubidecarenone by O. A. Lobanova, L. B. Gaikovaya, V. A. Dadali, A. I. Ermakov, G. A. Kukharchik

“…The patients were divided into two groups: group 1 received optimally chosen standard therapy, while group 2 received optimally chosen standard therapy and ubidecarenone (“Kudevite”). …”
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Barriers to exclusive breastfeeding practice among HIV-positive mothers in Tanzania. An exploratory qualitative study. by Goodluck Augustino, Amani Anaeli, Bruno F Sunguya

“…<h4>Background</h4>Ensuring optimal nutrition through early breastfeeding is vital for infant mental development and overall health. …”
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Ice-source heat pump for residential heating: A case study on energy storage and pipeline repurposing in the UK by Ramin Mehdipour, Seamus Garvey, Bruno Cardenas, Zahra Baniamerian, Christopher J. Wood

“…Transitioning from natural gas to cleaner heating methods is crucial for reducing carbon emissions. …”
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Association between abdominal fat distribution and urinary albumin/creatinine ratio in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Tianlu Shi, Ying Yang, Yunxia Liu, Min Zhang, Junran Shu, Shujin Wang, Tianxiao Zhang, Yu Niu

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to assess the relationship between abdominal fat distribution (AFD) and urinary albumin/creatinine ratio (UACR) in Chinese adults. Methods 823 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) were selected. …”
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