Integrating community perspectives to improve survey completion rates in public health research by refining controversial survey elements by Arleth A. Escoto, Angel Lomeli, Maria Linda Burola, Breanna Reyes, Ana Perez-Portillo, Scarlet Flores, Kayleigh Kornher, Norma Porras, Ariel Cohen, Linda Salgin, Borsika A. Rabin, Louise C. Laurent, Marva Seifert, Nicole A. Stadnick

“…Results: Of the 94 CDEs evaluated in the CIs, 20 (21.3%) were flagged by one or more interviewees. Nine (9.6%) English while fourteen (14.9%) Spanish CDEs were flagged by interviewees, with some overlap. …”
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From virtual to reality: application of a novel 3D printing hollow model for early-stage lung cancer in the clinical teaching of thoracoscopic sublobar resection by Di Yang, Di Yang, Yafei Miao, Yafei Miao, Linqian Li, Linqian Li, Linqian Li, Qing Yu, Qing Yu, Qiang Guo, Hefei Li, Xuguang Zhang, Shujie Cheng, Shujie Cheng, Jinghua Li, Jinghua Li, Ke Zhang, Ke Zhang, Ke Zhang, Ke Zhang

“…This study evaluates the educational efficacy of a 3DP lung cancer model optimized for surgery in teaching thoracoscopic sublobar resection.MethodsA total of 62 clinical interns were randomly assigned into two groups: a 3D visualization (3DV) model group and a 3DP model group. …”
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Robustness of Machine Learning Predictions for Determining Whether Deep Inspiration Breath-Hold Is Required in Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy by Wlla E. Al-Hammad, Masahiro Kuroda, Ghaida Al Jamal, Mamiko Fujikura, Ryo Kamizaki, Kazuhiro Kuroda, Suzuka Yoshida, Yoshihide Nakamura, Masataka Oita, Yoshinori Tanabe, Kohei Sugimoto, Irfan Sugianto, Majd Barham, Nouha Tekiki, Miki Hisatomi, Junichi Asaumi

“…<b>Results</b>: Our findings indicate that the decision tree (DT) model demonstrated consistently high robustness at 240 and 270 cGy, while the random forest model performed optimally at 300 cGy. …”
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Balancing accuracy and user satisfaction: the role of prompt engineering in AI-driven healthcare solutions by Mini Han Wang, Mini Han Wang, Mini Han Wang, Mini Han Wang, Mini Han Wang, Xudong Jiang, Xudong Jiang, Xudong Jiang, Xudong Jiang, Peijin Zeng, Peijin Zeng, Peijin Zeng, Xinyue Li, Kelvin Kam-Lung Chong, Guanghui Hou, Xiaoxiao Fang, Yang Yu, Xiangrong Yu, Junbin Fang, Yi Pan

“…These findings indicate a trade-off between accuracy and user satisfaction.DiscussionThe study highlights the critical role of prompt engineering in improving AI-based healthcare services. While enhanced accuracy is achievable, careful attention must be given to balancing response time and user satisfaction. …”
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Novel Approach to Proficiency Testing Reveals Significant Variations in Biomarker Practice Leading to Critical Differences in Lung Cancer Management by Kassandra R. Bisson, MHSc, Andrea Beharry, MLT, Normand Blais, MD, Michael D. Carter, MD, PhD, Parneet K. Cheema, MD, Patrice Desmeules, MD, John G. Garratt, RT, Barbara Melosky, MD, Bryan Lo, PhD, Stephanie Snow, MD, Basile Tessier-Cloutier, MD, Edwin Tio, MD, Stephen Yip, MD, PhD, Jennifer R. Won, PhD, Brandon S. Sheffield, MD

“…This study reports the results of the first end-to-end biomarker EQA challenge in NSCLC. Methods: Three challenge specimens were made using NSCLC tissue and paired with clinical vignettes mimicking referred-in cases. …”
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Stereotactic Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of Glandular Metastases From Renal Cell Carcinoma by Mihailo Miljanic, MD, Tidie Song, BS, Alana Christie, MS, Allen Yen, MD, Young Suk Kwon, MD, MPH, Aurelie Garant, MD, Todd A. Aguilera, MD, PhD, Zabihullah Wardak, MD, Hans Hammers, MD, Kevin Courtney, MD, PhD, Suzanne Cole, MD, James Brugarolas, MD, PhD, Robert Timmerman, MD, Raquibul Hannan, MD, PhD

“…Purpose: The optimal management strategies for glandular metastases in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) are currently unknown. …”
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Long-Term Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Conversion Surgery After Induction Chemotherapy: Turkish Oncology Group Study by Furkan Ceylan, Selin Aktürk Esen, Olçun Ümit Ünal, Ferit Aslan, İlknur Deliktaş Onur, Öztürk Ateş, Erkut Demirciler, İlkay Tuğba Ünek, Ahmet Gülmez, Esra Özen Engin, Semra Taş, Gamze Gököz Doğu, Melih Şimşek, Hacı Mehmet Türk, Ali İnal, Gökhan Şahin, Haydar Çağatay Yüksel, Ateş Kutay Tenekeci, Mutlu Hızal, Mehmet Ali Nahit Şendur, Doğan Uncu

“…Factors associated with shorter PFS included advanced tumor stage (ypT3-T4), lymph node metastasis, and multiple metastases, while shorter OS was linked to advanced tumor stage and lack of objective response. …”
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Retrospective Review of Children Hospitalized for Epstein–Barr Virus-Related Infectious Mononucleosis by Shufeng Tian, Jinjun Zheng, Zhe Zhou, Qingluan Yang, Biao Sun, Yuxi Li, Zengrui Lin, Yuchun Long, Song Guan, Sen Wang, Jiexin Zhuang, Wenhong Zhang, Lingyun Shao, Jikui Deng

“…Objectives: Our objective was to investigate the clinical characteristics, complications, and treatment outcomes of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV)-related infectious mononucleosis (IM) in children and to identify risk factors associated with prolonged fever and abnormal liver function. Methods: This retrospective study included 3006 children admitted to Shenzhen Children’s Hospital from May 2009 to April 2024 with suspected EBV-related IM. …”
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From colorless to pink: Structural insights into vitamin B12-induced color change in monoclonal antibodies by Kai-feng He, Hao-dong Cui, Wen-hui Deng, Na Xing, Guo-jian Liu, Abdallah Iddy Chaurembo, Li-dan Fu, Yuan Li, Xin-yue Tong, Han-bin Lin, Chun-he Wang

“…Peptide analysis revealed distinct UV absorption at 360 nm for SP2, while SDS-PAGE indicated slight molecular weight differences. …”
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Two sides of the same coin: recruitment performance and perceived workload in primary care trials-insights from the AgeWell.de study by Linda Sanftenberg, Robert Philipp Kosilek, Lorenz Birnberger, Hannah Schillok, Felix Wittmann, Melanie Luppa, Anne Blawert, Melanie Boekholt, Christian Brettschneider, Hans-Helmut König, Alexander Bauer, Solveig Weise, Thomas Frese, Hanna Kaduszkiewicz, Juliane Döhring, Catharina Escales, Jochen René Thyrian, Birgitt Wiese, Steffi G. Riedel-Heller, Jochen Gensichen

“…The top 20% of recruiters (Q5) accounted for 42.1% of all participants, while the lowest quintile (Q1) recruited just 3.2%. …”
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External Validation of 3 Prediction Models for Mortality in Out‐of‐Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survivors: A Retrospective Multicenter Study by Chun‐Hsiang Huang, Edward Pei‐Chuan Huang, Cheng‐Yi Fan, Yi‐Chien Kuo, Chien‐Tai Huang, Ching‐Yu Chen, Chi‐Hsin Chen, Yi‐Ju Ho, Chun‐Ju Lien, Yun‐Chang Chen, Sih‐Shiang Huang, Tzu‐Hsueh Wang, Wen‐Chu Chiang, Wei‐Tien Chang, Chien‐Hua Huang, Chih‐Wei Sung

“…While CASS and FACTOR demonstrated similar sensitivity, specificity, and negative predictive value, mSARICA exhibited significantly higher sensitivity, lower specificity, and higher negative predictive value. …”
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Dissecting the genetic architecture of yield-related traits by QTL mapping in maize by Hao Zhang, Hao Zhang, Ting Li, Zhenyu Zhang, Jie Wang, Haoxiang Yang, Jiachen Liu, Wanchao Zhu, Wanchao Zhu, Jiquan Xue, Jiquan Xue, Shutu Xu, Shutu Xu

“…IntroductionMaize is a cornerstone of global agriculture, essential for ensuring food security, driving economic development, and meeting growing food demands. Yet, how to achieve optimal yield remains a multifaceted challenge influenced by biotic, environmental, and genetic factors whose comprehensive understanding is still evolving.MethodsQTL mapping of eight essential yield traits was conducted across four environments — Sanya (SY) in 2021, and Yangling (YaL), Yulin (YuL), and Weinan (WN) in 2022 — using two types of populations: a KA105/KB024 recombinant inbred line (RIL) population and two immortalized backcross populations (IB1 and IB2) derived from the RILs by crossing with their respective parents. …”
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Arginine depletion potentiates standard-of-care chemo-immunotherapy in preclinical models of high-risk neuroblastoma by Kimberley M. Hanssen, Jayne Murray, Ruby Pandher, Stephanie Alfred, Laura D. Gamble, Jennifer Brand, Erin Mosmann, Frances K. Kusuma, Crystal Mak, Adam Kearns, Alvin Kamili, Caroline Atkinson, Alexis Z. Minchaca, Jean Bertoldo, David S. Ziegler, Francis Mussai, Paul N. M. Cheng, Murray D. Norris, Jamie I. Fletcher, Michelle Haber

“…Arginase therapy has been proposed as a therapeutic approach for neuroblastoma treatment and has a favorable safety profile in pediatric cancer patients, however optimal therapeutic combinations remain unexplored. …”
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Outcomes of Implementing a Multidimensional Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in a Medical Ward in a Third-Level University Hospital in Northern Italy by Maria Mazzitelli, Daniele Mengato, Gianmaria Barbato, Sara Lo Menzo, Fabio Dalla Valle, Margherita Boschetto, Paola Stano, Cristina Contessa, Daniele Donà, Vincenzo Scaglione, Giacomo Berti, Elisabetta Mariavittoria Giunco, Tiziano Martello, Francesca Venturini, Ignazio Castagliuolo, Michele Tessarin, Paolo Simioni, Annamaria Cattelan

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) optimize antimicrobial use, improving outcomes and reducing resistance. …”
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Gymnadenia conopsea orchid: a systematic review by Jing-Yi Wu, Jing-Yi Wu, Ruo-Nan Tang, Ruo-Nan Tang, Jia-Wen Wang, Jia-Wen Wang, Wan-Ying Chen, Wan-Ying Chen, Xing Liu, Ji-Wen Wang, Mei-Ya Li, Fu-Sheng Jiang, Fu-Sheng Jiang

“…For propagation, wild-simulated cultivation should be adopted for resource conservation, while optimizing symbiotic germination techniques is critical to overcome propagation bottlenecks, ultimately enabling sustainable utilization.…”
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The Extended Flexor Carpi Radialis Approach for Distal Radius Fracture Fixation: A Prospective Study by Sulaiman Alrefai, MD, Dionne Hsu, MD(c), Jonathan Persitz, MD, Atefeh Noori, PhD, Andrea Chan, MD, FRCSC, Ryan Paul, MD, FRCSC

“…This approach ensures optimal radial and dorsal exposure by releasing the radial septum and simplifies reduction by releasing deforming forces while providing access to the critical volar ulnar corner. …”
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Age-Onset-Related Particularities of Pediatric MS—Understanding the Spectrum: A Tertiary Center Experience by Alice Denisa Dică, Dana Craiu, Florentina Ionela Linca, Magdalena Budișteanu, Catrinel Iliescu, Carmen Sandu, Cristina Pomeran, Diana Bârcă, Niculina Butoianu, Carmen Burloiu, Ioana Minciu, Ina Ofelia Focșa, Dana Surlică, Oana Tarța-Arsene, Cristina Cazacu, Andreea Badea, Alexandru Stefan Niculae, Daniela Adriana Ion

“…Further multicenter studies with standardized imaging and cognitive assessment protocols are needed to optimize care for this vulnerable population.…”
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Galactomannan detection in sputum samples of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A promising marker for diagnosis of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis? by Sabrieh Asadi Shahi Sarae, Masoud Aliyali, Vida Mortezaee, Hamidreza Jamaati, Hossein Asgarian Omran, Siavash Abedi, Hossein Mehravaran, Jamshid Yazdani Charati, Maryam Sadat Mirenayat, Mihan Pourabdollah, Kosar Najmi, Sabah Mayahi, Mona Ghazanfari, Ahmed Al-Harrasi, Mahdi Abastabar, Mohammad T. Hedayati, Abdullah M.S. Al Hatmi

“…Background and purpose: Diagnosing chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) is challenging due to nonspecific symptoms, variable radiological findings, and limited mycological evidences. While galactomannan (GM) testing has been validated in serum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BAL) for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA), its usefulness in sputum samples for CPA remains unclear. …”
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Impact of Storage Conditions on Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Analysis: A Human Study by Yu Shionoya, Kanae Maruyama, Takeshi Kawasaki, Mayumi Ono, Yushi Murai, Ryutaro Hirama, Dai Horiuchi, Noriko Sakuma, Shinsuke Kitahara, Shun Sato, Kohei Takahashi, Yoshihito Ozawa, Takuji Suzuki

“…This study aimed to evaluate how different storage conditions impact BALF cell counts and differentials to guide optimal sample handling practices. <b>Methods</b>: Forty patients who underwent BAL at Chiba University Hospital from June to December 2024 were included. …”
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Impacts of Traditional Warm-Up and Post-Activation Potentiation on Muscle Endurance During the Back Squat: Response of Blood Lactate, Perceived Effort, and Time Under Tension by Taianda M. Amorim, Alexandre V. Gurgel, Viviane Faleiro, Thiago T. Guimarães, Estêvão R. Monteiro, Felipe G. Teixeira, Bruno Jotta, Tiago C. Figueiredo, Raquel C. Castiglione, Silvio R. Marques-Neto

“…Background: Warm-up strategies are essential for optimizing strength-training performance. Traditional warm-ups improve neuromuscular readiness, whereas post-activation potentiation (PAP) has been proposed to acutely enhance muscular output. …”
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