Efficacy of Low‐Dose Fluconazole for Primary Prophylaxis of Invasive Candida Infections in Patients With Acute Leukemia: A Double‐Blind Randomized Clinical Trial by Roghayeh Savary‐Kouzehkonan, Kourosh Sadeghi, Soroush Rad, Neda Alijani, Zohreh Baseri, Mohammad Vaezi, Seyed Asadollah Mousavi, Bita Shahrami

“…ABSTRACT Background Invasive fungal infections (IFIs), particularly Candida infections, are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with acute leukemia. While fluconazole is widely used for prophylaxis, the optimal dosing regimen remains uncertain. …”
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Influence of Amino Acids on Quorum Sensing-Related Pathways in <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> PAO1: Insights from the GEM iJD1249 by Javier Alejandro Delgado-Nungaray, Luis Joel Figueroa-Yáñez, Eire Reynaga-Delgado, Mario Alberto García-Ramírez, Karla Esperanza Aguilar-Corona, Orfil Gonzalez-Reynoso

“…Results: Among the tested AAs, D-Met was the only one that did not enhance the growth rate of <i>P. aeruginosa</i> PAO1, while L-Arg and L-Orn increased fluxes in the L-methionine biosynthesis pathway, influencing the <i>metH</i> gene. …”
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Trends and future burden of other musculoskeletal diseases in China (1990–2041): a comparative analysis with G20 countries using GBD data by Meifeng Lu, GuiHao Zheng, Xin Shen, Yulong Ouyang, Bei Hu, Shuilin Chen, Guicai Sun

“…Period effects showed a rising trend, while cohort effects revealed declining prevalence and YLDs rates. …”
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Comparative Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Healthcare Workers Post-Infection and Vaccination by Mariya Rouf Tramboo1*, Anjum Farhana1, Danish Zahoor1, Ilhaam Iqbal1, Zahoor Mohuiddin1

“…Diabetic individuals had lower antibody titers, while age and gender differences also affected antibody responses. …”
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Explainable AI for Lightweight Network Traffic Classification Using Depthwise Separable Convolutions by Mustafa Ghaleb, Mosab Hamdan, Abdulaziz Y. Barnawi, Muhammad Gambo, Abubakar Danasabe, Saheed Bello, Aliyu Habib

“…With the rapid growth of internet usage and the increasing number of connected devices, there is a critical need for advanced Network Traffic Classification (NTC) solutions to ensure optimal performance and robust security. Traditional NTC methods, such as port-based analysis and deep packet inspection, struggle to cope with modern network complexities, particularly dynamic port allocation and encrypted traffic. …”
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Comparing Four Video Laryngoscopes and One Optical Laryngoscope with a Standard Macintosh Blade in a Simulated Trapped Car Accident Victim by Florian J. Raimann, Daniel M. Tepperis, Dirk Meininger, Kai Zacharowski, Richard Schalk, Christian Byhahn, Christian F. Weber, Haitham Mutlak

“…Methods. A mannequin with a cervical collar was placed on the driver’s seat. …”
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Bleomycin Electrosclerotherapy (BEST) for Slow-Flow Malformations of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract by Veronika Vielsmeier, Vanessa F. Schmidt, Florian Obereisenbuchner, Natascha Platz Batista da Silva, Walter A. Wohlgemuth, Daniel Puhr-Westerheide, Max Seidensticker, Jens Ricke, Thomas Kühnel, Christopher Bohr, Moritz Wildgruber, Caroline T. Seebauer

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Bleomycin electrosclerotherapy (BEST), which combines intralesional bleomycin administration with electroporation, enhances drug uptake and has shown efficacy in treating vascular malformations resistant to conventional therapies. While BEST is increasingly used in various anatomical sites, its application in the upper aerodigestive tract remains underexplored. …”
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Development of reference intervals for serum biochemistry in female Hanwoo cattle with different reproductive status by Sung-Ho Kim, Tae-Gyun Kim, Sang-Yup Lee, Saet-Byul Kim, Young-Bum Son, Seung-Joon Kim, Won-Jae Lee

“…Methods: Blood samples were collected from female Hanwoo cattle, categorized as pregnant (n = 12), non-pregnant (n = 25), and fattening (n = 11). …”
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Predictors and Clinical Impacts of Impaired Heart Rate Variability in Women with Breast Cancer by İmran Ceren, Beyza Nur Çitir Durmuşoğlu, Yusuf Ziya Şener, Fadime Bozduman Habip, Sedat Köroğlu, Necla Demir, Öztürk Ateş, Elif Eroğlu Büyüköner

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Breast cancer (BC) is the most prevalent cancer globally, with a significant mortality rate, especially among women. While advances in treatment have reduced BC mortality, cardiovascular complications resulting from anticancer therapies have become a major concern. …”
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Impact of vaccination strategy adjustments on antibody levels against measles, rubella, mumps, and varicella in China: a single-center serological survey by Zhixin Geng, Wen Wang, Yuanyuan Zhu, Yan Xu, Qiang Chen, Lei Zhang, Jing Yu, Xiang Sun, Zhiguo Wang

“…ObjectiveThis study evaluated trends in population immunity against measles, rubella, mumps, and varicella in Suqian City (2005–2024) using serological surveys (2019–2024) and incidence data, incorporating participants with known/unknown vaccination statuses to explore immunity dynamics amid evolving policies, and inform public health planning.MethodsSerum samples from 541 (2019) and 506 (2024) healthy participants were analyzed for virus-specific IgG antibodies using ELISA. …”
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Left atrial appendage occlusion plus oral anticoagulation in stroke patients despite ongoing anticoagulation: rationale and design of the ADD-LAAO clinical trial by Sergio Amaro, Ignacio Cruz-González, Rodrigo Estévez-Loureiro, Xavier Millan, Luis Nombela-Franco, Joan Gómez-Hospital, Eduardo Flores-Umanzor, Luis López-Mesonero, José Maciñeiras, Lluis Prats-Sánchez, Patricia Simal, Pere Cardona, Luis Teruel, Pedro Cepas-Guillén, Dabit Arzamendi, Xavier Freixa

“…Methods: A total of 380 patients with ischemic stroke despite OAC will be included. …”
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Rituximab in pemphigus and pemphigoid patients: Treatment outcomes and safety profile - A 6-year tertiary center study by Sivakanth Gopakumar, Nima Teresa Andrew, Maria Jose, Sanitha Kuriachan, Jumi Jacob

“…Individualized treatment regimens, including the number of cycles, may optimize outcomes.…”
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Effects of neuromuscular training on tennis players: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yimiao Zhou, Ying Bai, Yixin Liang, Kunyi Yang, Yong Yang

“…On the other hand, CT was found to be optimal for improving agility, while RT yielded the greatest gains in muscular strength. …”
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Clinical and Preclinical Evidence on a Novel Percutaneous Pulsatile Ventricular Assist Device (PulseCath): Protocol for a Scoping Review by Viviana Teresa Agosta, Alice Bottussi, Jacopo D'Andria Ursoleo, Letizia Perinati, Fabrizio Monaco

“…Methods We will perform a scoping review in accordance to the JBI methodology and the extension for Scoping Reviews of the PRISMA checklist. …”
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The Role of Photodynamic Therapy Mediated by Natural Photosensitisers in the Management of Peri-Implantitis: A Systematic Review by Aleksandra Warakomska, Jakub Fiegler-Rudol, Magdalena Kubizna, Dariusz Skaba, Rafał Wiench

“…Methods: Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, databases (PubMed/Medline, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane Library) were searched from 1 January 2015 to 3 January 2025 for English-language publications. …”
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Association of visceral fat metabolic score with bone mineral density and osteoporosis: a NHANES cross-sectional study by Peng Gu, Bowen Shi, Zheng Zhang, Ying Du, Yanqing Jia, Guowei Zhu, Tianlin Wen, Zhiwei Jia, Yaohong Wu, Xiyan Zhao

“…Future studies should establish optimal biological thresholds of METS-VF for skeletal health. …”
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Can virtual reality replace conventional vestibular rehabilitation tools in multisensory balance exercises for vestibular disorders? A non-inferiority study by Gaël Le Perf, Guillaume Thebault, Claire Duflos, Fanchon Herman, Sylvie Cauquil-Gleizes, Isabelle Laffont

“…Abstract Background Vestibular rehabilitation uses multisensory balance exercises to optimize the integration and weighting of sensory inputs, including visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive signals. …”
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Juvenile dermatomyositis in Oman: clinical patterns and disease trajectory from a National cohort by Reem Abdwani, Mahadev J. Mal, Eman Al Masroori, Ruqaiya Al Jashmi, Safiya Al Abrawi, Ibrahim Al-Zakwani

“…Proximal muscle weakness was observed in 28 (93%) patients, while 23 (77%) patients exhibited elevated muscle enzymes. …”
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Study on main controlling factors of CO2 huff-n-puff for enhanced oil recovery and storage in shale oil reservoirs by CHEN Jun, WANG Haimei, CHEN Xi, TANG Yong, TANG Liangrui, SI Rong, WANG Huijun, HUANG Xianzhu, LENG Bing

“…To address the challenges of rapid production decline and low recovery of shale oil wells, it is imperative to supplement formation energy and explore innovative development methods. Compared with conventional waterflooding, CO2 exhibits superior injectivity and miscibility with crude oil, making it an effective oil displacement medium. …”
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Exploring the paradigm of miRNA and cardiac troponin I expression in prolonged post-mortem interval by Paurabhi Singh, Wahid Ali, Sangram Sandhu, Mohd Wamique, Rashmi Kushwaha, Anoop K. Verma, Raja Rupani, Sangeeta Kumari, Uma Shankar Singh

“…Thus, relevance of time-dependent variations in miRNAs and cTnI, is investigated and highlighted the approach for optimal design of biomarkers and analytical techniques for PMI estimation.…”
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