Primary cardiac sarcoma: insights from two decades of multimodal management at LMU Munich by Anton Burkhard-Meier, Dorit Di Gioia, Vindi Jurinovic, Michael Hoberger, Sinan E. Güler, Michael Völkl, Stefanie Corradini, Aurélie V. Gaasch, Annabel H. S. Alig, Thomas Knösel, Christian Hagl, Christian Schneider, Wulf Sienel, Wolfgang G. Kunz, Caspar Burkhard-Meier, Michael von Bergwelt-Baildon, Lars H. Lindner, Luc M. Berclaz

“…Methods Thirty-three patients diagnosed with PCS between 2002 and 2024 were retrospectively reviewed. …”
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Re-sperm collection with a short abstinence time: a strategy for successful cryopreservation in cryptozoospermia by Wen-Rui Zhao, Bo Liu, Xue-Feng Luo, Jin-Yan Xu, Chen Luo, Yuan Liu, Yang Xian, Fu-Ping Li

“…Conclusions: These findings indicate that short-interval sperm collection enhances cryopreservation feasibility for cryptozoospermic patients without compromising post-thaw viability, potentially reducing reliance on invasive testicular sperm extraction. While larger prospective studies are needed to confirm these reproductive outcome benefits, this dual-collection protocol offers a cost-effective strategy to optimize sperm availability for intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycles in cases of severe male factor infertility. …”
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Tensions experienced by student and care professionals in a learning and innovation network: a responsive evaluation using storytelling by M.(Marjolein) Albers, R.J.J.(Robbert) Gobbens, M.(Margreet) Reitsma, H.L.G.R.(Henk) Nies, O.A.A.M.J.(Olaf) Timmermans

“…Another tension emerged around engaging in quality improvement. While participants recognized the importance of improving care, engaging in this progress was hindered by a lack of shared understanding of optimal rehabilitation practices and unclear responsibilities regarding implementing innovation. …”
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A Comparison of Recent Global Time-Series Land Cover Products by Peilin Li, Yan Wang, Chisheng Wang, Lin Tian, Meijiao Lin, Siyao Xu, Chuanhua Zhu

“…The results indicate that while datasets exhibit spatial consistency, significant discrepancies exist in land cover classification, with each dataset demonstrating varying levels of accuracy depending on the environmental context and land cover type. …”
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Association between renal mean perfusion pressure and prognosis in patients with sepsis-associated acute kidney injury: insights from the MIMIC IV database by Yipeng Fang, Aizhen Dou, Hui Xie, Yunfei Zhang, Weiwei Zhu, Yingjin Zhang, Caifeng Li, Yanchao Su, Ying Gao, Keliang Xie

“…Objective To investigate the association between renal mean perfusion pressure (MPP) and prognosis in sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (SA-AKI).Methods Data were extracted from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV (MIMIC-IV) database. …”
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Evaluation of diabetes mellitus medication-taking behavior among first- and second-generation Australians of Chinese heritage: A nationwide cross-sectional study by Olumuyiwa Omonaiye, Alemayehu Mekonnen, Christopher Gilfillan, Rosemary Wong, Bodil Rasmussen, Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott, Kevin Mc Namara, Elizabeth Manias, Jerry Lai, Julie Considine

“…Conclusion: Medication beliefs play a role in sub-optimal medication-taking behavior among Chinese adults with T2DM. …”
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Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) readiness predictions using machine learning: a comparative study of algorithms by Shahnam Sedigh Maroufi, Maryam Soleimani Movahed, Azar Ejmalian, Maryam Sarkhosh, Ali Behmanesh

“…Abstract Introduction Accurate and timely discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is essential to prevent postoperative complications and optimize hospital resource utilization. Premature discharge can lead to severe issues such as respiratory or cardiovascular complications, while delays can strain hospital capacity. …”
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Machine learning for detection of diffusion abnormalities-related respiratory changes among normal, overweight, and obese individuals based on BMI and pulmonary ventilation paramet... by Xin-Yue Song, Xin-Peng Xie, Wen-Jing Xu, Yu-Jia Cao, Bin-Miao Liang

“…We evaluated the effectiveness of various supervised ML algorithms and identified the optimal configurations for these applications. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of data from 440 individuals who underwent pulmonary function tests between January 1, 2021, and April 1, 2024. …”
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Is the Generation of Active Vitamin B6 Dependent upon Riboflavin Status? New Analysis of Data from RCTs of Riboflavin Supplementation by Ryan Barlow, Helene McNulty, Catherine Hughes, Kristina Pentieva, Geraldine Horigan, Yvonne Lamers, Mary Ward

“…Correspondingly, PLP increased (<i>p</i> = 0.027), an effect driven by those with a sub-optimal riboflavin status at baseline (EGRac > 1.26), whereby PLP increased by 5.2 nmol/L, from 44.9 (40.3, 49.4) to 50.1 (44.6, 55.6) nmol/L (<i>p</i> = 0.042), while with the optimal baseline riboflavin (EGRac ≤ 1.26), there was no significant PLP response to the intervention. …”
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Effects of Neuromuscular Training on Performance and Injury Prevention in Youth Team Sports: Development of an Evidence-Based Educational Program by Markus Tschopp, Nicklaus Hess, Pascal Andrey, Adrian Rothenbühler, Fabian Studer

“…The online content covers Bloom's taxonomy levels 1-3, while levels 4-6 are addressed in face-to-face training sessions. …”
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Key Considerations for Ovarian Preservation during Radiotherapy for Cervical Carcinoma by Xiaolong Cheng, Jiping Liu, Xiaojuan Lv, Long Sun

“…Following serum hormone level tests, 73 patients presented normal ovarian function prior to radiotherapy, while 4 demonstrated signs of impaired function. …”
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An integrated, multidisciplinary management team intervention to improve patient-centeredness, HIV, and maternal-child outcomes in Lesotho: formative research on participatory impl... by Laura K. Beres, Mammatli Chabela, Matseliso Masitha, Zachary Catanzarite, Vincent J. Tukei, Lynne Mofenson, Appolinaire Tiam, Lauren Greenberg, Majoalane Mokone, Ramatlapeng Thabelo, Masepeli Nchephe, Tsietso Mots’oane, Laura Guay, Amy R. Knowlton

“…Abstract Background Reducing perinatal HIV transmission and optimizing maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes in high HIV prevalence settings is an urgent, but complex, priority. …”
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Effects of resistance exercise on patients with post-stroke dysphagia based on ACSM recommendations: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials by Yu Ye, Kairui Wu, Yingquan Liu, Hongjie Ji, Hongtao Li, Bo Jiang, Fangyuan Xu, Xuejun Li, Peijia Hu, Hongliang Cheng

“…BackgroundResistance exercise shows potential for improving swallowing function in post-stroke dysphagia (PSD), though optimal dose-response parameters remain unclear. While the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) framework effectively guides exercise prescriptions in healthy populations, its application to PSD rehabilitation lacks meta-analytical validation. …”
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HALP Score as a Prognostic Biomarker in Tricuspid Valve Surgery: Association with in-Hospital and Long-Term Mortality by Demir Y, Yamak BA, Sevinç S, Karakurt H, Tükenmez Karakurt S, Kadiroğulları E, Aydın S, Kızıltunç E, Babur Güler G, Candemir M

“…Logistic regression was used to identify independent predictors of in-hospital mortality, while Cox proportional hazards and Kaplan–Meier analyses assessed long-term mortality. …”
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Pathophysiological Significance of Urea in Glomerular Filtration Dysregulation in Hepatorenal Syndrome: An Integrative Review by Anatoliy Gozhenko, Walery Zukow, Olena Gozhenko, Olga Kvasnytska

“…Elevated urea levels above 35 mmol/L associate with a 3.42-fold increased mortality risk, while reductions exceeding 30% correlate with improved clinical outcomes, emphasizing the need for randomized trials targeting urea correction in HRS.   …”
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Comparative pharmacogenetic study of disulfiram or cyanamide efficacy for alcohol dependence: the key role of dopamine neurotransmission gene polymorphisms by A. O. Kibitov, K. V. Rybakova, V. M. Brodyansky, V. A. Berntsev, E. P. Skurat, E. M. Krupitsky

“…Materials and methods. A pharmacogenetic study was conducted on the basis of a double-blind, randomized, comparative, placebo-controlled clinical study of the efficacy and tolerability of disulfiram and cyanamide in the treatment of alcohol dependence syndrome. …”
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Construction and application of a drought classification model for tea plantations based on multi-source remote sensing by Yang Xu, Yilin Mao, He Li, Xiaojiang Li, Litao Sun, Kai Fan, Zhipeng Li, Shuting Gong, Zhaotang Ding, Yu Wang

“…In the backdrop of global climate change, drought is identified as a major natural hazard, posing a severe threat to tea production. Traditional methods for assessing drought stress in tea plants rely on manual investigation. …”
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Geochemical Characteristics and Environmental Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Weathering Profiles of Alkali-enriched Porphyry in Central Yunnan by Lei XU, Mengsheng ZHAO, Jie XU, Yanxun CHENG, Qiang QU, Weizhi CHEN, Ya ZHANG, Haoyu WANG, Yong BA, Fangping WEN, Kun QIAN

“…The contents of As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb, Zn, Al2O3, TFe2O3, CaO, Na2O, K2O, MgO, SiO2, organic carbon and pH in rock/soil samples were determined by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry/optimal emission spectrometry (ICP-MS/OES), atomic fluorescence spectrometry (AFS), X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) and volumetric method. …”
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Comparison of admitting neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio with baseline NIH stroke scale score in discriminating poor 30-day stroke outcome among Nigerian Africans by Oladotun V. Olalusi, Oladotun V. Olalusi, Joseph Yaria, Akintomiwa Makanjuola, Rufus Akinyemi, Rufus Akinyemi, Rufus Akinyemi, Mayowa Owolabi, Mayowa Owolabi, Mayowa Owolabi, Mayowa Owolabi, Mayowa Owolabi, Adesola Ogunniyi, Adesola Ogunniyi

“…The NLR was obtained at admission while the functional outcome was assessed using the modified Rankin scale (mRS) score at day 30. …”
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Does prioritization of COVID vaccine distribution to communities with the highest COVID burden reduce health inequity? by Hae-Young Kim, Anna Bershteyn, Rienna Russo, Jessica Mcgillen, Julia Sisti, Charles Ko, Jaimie Shaff, Remle Newton-Dame, R. Scott Braithwaite

“…We evaluated the impact of vaccine prioritization strategies on COVID-19 infections and mortality in New York City (NYC). Methods: We used a susceptible-exposed-infected-recovered COVID-19 transmission model calibrated to NYC neighborhood-level data to compare three vaccine distribution strategies: 1) uniform across neighborhoods (no prioritization); 2) prioritizing hardest-hit neighborhoods (exposure-based prioritization); and 3) prioritizing hardest-hit neighborhoods while maintaining mitigation measures in other neighborhoods (exposure-based prioritization plus mitigation). …”
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