Enhanced external counterpulsation in the management of patients with ischemic heart failure: long-term impact on clinical outcomes by A. S. Lishuta, E. V. Privalova, Yu. N. Belenkov

“…To study the long-term effect of complex therapy with enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) on clinical parameters and outcomes in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) complicated by heart failure (HF).Material and methods. The randomized trial EXCEL (Long-term Effects of enhanced eXternal CountErpuLsation; NCT05913778) included 118 patients with stable CAD complicated by New-York Heart Association (NYHA) class II-III HF, who were randomized into group 1 (n=59) receiving optimal therapy and EECP (35 hours, 2 courses/ year) or group 2 (n=59) receiving optimal therapy and EECP (35 hours, 1 course/year). …”
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Impact of timing of endoscopy on clinical outcomes in cirrhotic patients with esophageal variceal bleeding: a monocentric retrospective study from Vietnam by Khoa Phuoc Nguyen, Xung Van Nguyen, Trung Hieu Doan

“…Abstract Introduction In cirrhotic patients with esophageal variceal bleeding (EVB), most guidelines recommend endoscopy within 12 h. However, the optimal timing for the highest treatment efficacy remains controversial, and current studies provide inconsistent results. …”
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Program Report—Transplant Manitoba Adult Kidney Program Cutting Costs, Not Corners: Value of Quality Improvement Initiatives by Christie Rampersad, Aaron Trachtenberg, James Shaw, Nancy Dodd, Krista Maxwell, Martin Karpinski, Chris Wiebe, Peter Nickerson, Julie Ho

“…In addition, some valuable QI efforts, while improving patient outcomes, may increase costs, highlighting the need for balanced perspectives in assessing stewardship initiatives. …”
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Radio Frequency Sensing–Based Human Emotion Identification by Leveraging 2D Transformation Techniques and Deep Learning Models by Najah AbuAli, Ihtesham Jadoon, Farman Ullah, Mohammad Hayajneh, Shayma Alkobaisi

“…The study underscores the impacts of the optimizer selection, batch size, and feature extraction methods on model performance and computational efficiency, offering valuable insights for optimizing deep learning models for RFS-based human emotion recognition.…”
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Comparative Analysis of Fully Guided and Free-Hand Orthognathic Surgery: Advancements, Precision, and Clinical Outcomes by Sophia Tsokkou, Ioannis Konstantinidis, Antonios Keramas, Georgios Kiosis, Kanellos Skourtsidis, Danai Alexiou, Georgia-Nektaria Keskesiadou, Sofia Karachrysafi, Theodora Papamitsou, Ioannis Chatzistefanou

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: Computer-assisted orthognathic surgery enhances precision and efficiency, outperforming free-hand techniques in accuracy and predictability. While free-hand methods remain viable for simpler cases, fully guided approaches optimize surgical execution. …”
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Improving consistency in methane emission quantification from the natural gas distribution systems across measurement devices by J. Tettenborn, D. Zavala-Araiza, D. Zavala-Araiza, D. Stroeken, H. Maazallahi, H. Maazallahi, C. van der Veen, A. Hensen, I. Velzeboer, P. van den Bulk, F. Vogel, L. Gillespie, L. Gillespie, S. Ars, J. France, J. France, D. Lowry, R. Fisher, T. Röckmann

“…Currently, the most common method for emission quantification uses the maximum methane enhancement detected while crossing a methane plume. …”
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Developing and validating a machine learning-based model for predicting in-hospital mortality among ICU-admitted heart failure patients: A study utilizing the MIMIC-III database by De Su, Jie Zheng, Yue-kai Shao, Jun-ya Liu, Xin-xin Liu, Kun Yu, Bang-hai Feng, Hong Mei, Song Qin

“…Additionally, RF and GB models also performed well, with RF achieving an accuracy of 0.79 and an AUC of 0.79 on the independent test set, while the GB model achieved an accuracy of 0.77 and an AUC of 0.79. …”
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Integrated prognostic assessment of apoptosis and chemotherapy related gene in bladder cancer: a prognostic signature by Keyuan Zhao, Gang Xu, Jing Jin, Chao Peng, Jiajun Chen, Yulei Li, Weihao Wang, Shouhua Pan

“…This comprehensive approach aims to enhance our ability to predict the prognosis of BC patients and optimize treatment strategies. Methods We extracted 412 BC patients and 19 healthy humans RNA-seq samples from the TCGA database and loaded 1416 apoptosis and chemotherapy related genes from the GeneCards website. …”
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The utilization of 3D-printed arthrodesis prostheses in the repair and reconstruction of malignant tumors in proximal humerus by Guolong Bin, Bin Liu, Zhenchao Yuan, Jiachang Tan

“…At the final follow-up, the average active shoulder joint abduction among the twelve patients was 75.2° ± 12.3°(range 45°-110°), while the average anterior flexion was 70.8° ± 18.4°(range 60°-125°). …”
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Timing of cochlear implantation in large vestibular aqueduct syndrome–a retrospective cohort analysis by Xiao Liu, Wanting Huang, Yunxiu Wang, Jingjing Xu, Lulu Xie, Lin Liu, Jia Chen

“…However, determining the optimal timing for CI remains challenging due to the heterogeneous and unpredictable nature of hearing loss progression, particularly when audiological criteria for CI are met, and HA can still provide benefits. …”
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The bibliometric and visualization analysis of alcohol-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head: research trends and future directions (1998–2024) by Kai Pang, Huiying Li, Haifeng Chen, Zhentao Man, Dandan Wang, Wei Li

“…Chinese scholars published the most, while U.S.-based research received greater international recognition. …”
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Potential Causal Relationship Between Plasma and Cerebrospinal Fluid Metabolites and Meningioma: Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study by Du G, Xu D, Zhao H, Yan Z, Wang J

“…Among these, 14 metabolites indicated positive causality with MGMs, while 22 metabolites displayed a remarkable negative causality. …”
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The Application of Mobile Devices for Measuring Accelerations in Rail Vehicles: Methodology and Field Research Outcomes in Tramway Transport by Michał Urbaniak, Jakub Myrcik, Martyna Juda, Jan Mandrysz

“…Over the ~7 km route, both methods yielded virtually identical results, validating the simpler approach for short distances. …”
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Social and Personal Characteristics of Patients with Drug-Sensitive Tuberculosis at the Start of Chemotherapy under Various Forms of Medical Care by Pavel A. Maier, Elena R. Isaeva, Olga N. Brazhenko

“…There is also evidence that there are no differences between the groups in the level of personality-related anxiety, while anxiety caused by a change in circumstances is more typical for inpatients. …”
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Patient Participation in Healthcare Safety Practices: A Scoping Review by Shabnam Ghasemyani, Kobra Movalled, Shafi Habibi, Rahim Khodayari Zarnaq

“…Materials and Methods: A scoping review of the English-language literature published from 2000 to 2021 was performed. …”
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Impact of body-positive social media content on body image perception by Ana Maria Jiménez-García, Natalia Arias, Elena Picazo Hontanaya, Ana Sanz, Olivia García-Velasco

“…Significant gains in body appreciation as a trait were observed, while state-based measures showed no significant effects. …”
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DASNet a dual branch multi level attention sheep counting network by Yini Chen, Ronghua Gao, Qifeng Li, Hongtao Zhao, Rong Wang, Luyu Ding, Xuwen Li

“…Computer vision offers a cost–effective and labor–efficient alternative, but existing methods still face challenges. Object detection–based counting often leads to overcounts or missed detections, while instance segmentation requires extensive annotation efforts. …”
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Clinical performance evaluation of the SiJoy GS1 continuous glucose monitor during oral glucose tolerance testing in healthy adults by Wanyi Zhao, Wanyi Zhao, Wanyi Zhao, Wanyi Zhao, Wanyi Zhao, Dongmei Zheng, Dongmei Zheng, Dongmei Zheng, Dongmei Zheng, Dongmei Zheng, Xianbao Shi, Feng Xu, Feng Xu, Lin Chen, Lin Chen, Xingmei Liu, Xingmei Liu, Xingmei Liu, Xingmei Liu, Xiaolong Jin, Xiaolong Jin, Qingbo Guan, Qingbo Guan, Qingbo Guan, Qingbo Guan, Qingbo Guan, Chao Xu, Chao Xu, Chao Xu, Chao Xu, Chao Xu

“…In terms of minimizing Mean Absolute Relative Difference (MARD), at 30 minutes of OGTT, the first method suggested a 15-minute delay while the second proposed a 10-minute average delay time. …”
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Split potassium application delays senescence and increases grain yield in winter wheat grown on sandy and silt loam soils by Yongbing Wang, Xiaoxiao Yin, Xin Wang, Muhammad Fraz Ali, Xiang Lin, Shubo Gu, Yong Han, Dong Wang

“…In addition, the response mechanism of winter wheat to split K application across different soil types remains unclear.AimsThe aim of this study was to investigate the mechanism underlying the effects of split K application on winter wheat yield across different soil types and to provide a basis for optimized and judicious K fertilization in the Huang-Huai-Hai plain (3HP).MethodsA two-year field experiment with winter wheat from 2016 to 2018 on silty and sandy loam, using three K application levels (K0, no K; K1, 96 kg ha-1; and K2, 120 kg ha-1) and two methods (T1, 100% basal application, and T2, 50% basal application + 50% topdressing at jointing).ResultsThe split K application increased the K and nitrogen (N) accumulation of winter wheat plants compared to a single application. …”
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3-D Flood mapping from SWOT observations during extreme rainfall: a case study of Gangnan Reservoir by Jiaqi Yao, Mengran Wang, Nan Xu, Tong Liu, Fan Mo, Xue Li, Yongqiang Cao, Kebing Chen, Jinyan Sun, Hui Lu

“…Global warming has intensified extreme precipitation events, posing challenges to economic and ecological systems. While the SWOT satellite offers high-resolution water elevation monitoring via Ka-band radar, it faces accuracy issues from noise and cross-orbit error. …”
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