Identifying spatiotemporal patterns in opioid vulnerability: investigating the links between disability, prescription opioids and opioid-related mortality by Andrew Deas, Adam Spannaus, Hashan Fernando, Heidi A. Hanson, Anuj J. Kapadia, Jodie Trafton, Vasileios Maroulas

“…This study investigates the national epidemic by analyzing vulnerability profiles of three key factors: opioid-related mortality rates, opioid prescription dispensing rates, and disability rank ordered rates. …”
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First passage time analysis of spatial mutation patterns reveals sub-clonal evolutionary dynamics in colorectal cancer. by Magnus J Haughey, Aleix Bassolas, Sandro Sousa, Ann-Marie Baker, Trevor A Graham, Vincenzo Nicosia, Weini Huang

“…We infer a wide range of sub-clonal dynamics, with mutant cell division rates varying between 1 and 4 times the rate of non-mutated cells across our sample set. …”
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Epidemic outbreak of candidemia caused by unusual types of Candida non-albicans: clinical course patterns and search for the source by I. I. Kalinina, D. V. Litvinov, I. V. Veselova, N. I. Ponomareva, L. N. Shelikhova, V. V. Fominykh, G. A. Klyasova, A. A. Maschan

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National spatiotemporal patterns of influenza-like illness in Iran: A pre-COVID-19 study (2015-2019). by Atieh Sedghian, Shahab MohammadEbrahimi, Benn Sartorius, Behzad Kiani

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In vitro testing using immunocap provides reliable assessment of sensitizing patterns to local allergens in patients with rhinitis/asthma by Sujoy Khan

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Evolution of Vegetation Landscape Pattern Dynamics in Ejina Delta, Northwest China—Before and After Ecological Water Diversion by Jingru Dong, Chaoyang Du, Jingjie Yu

“…As a typical desert oasis ecosystem in the arid region of Northwest China, the Ejina Delta plays a crucial role in regional ecological security through its vegetation dynamics and landscape pattern changes. Based on Landsat remote sensing images (1990–2020), runoff data, and vegetation landscape surveys, this study investigated the evolutionary patterns and driving mechanisms of vegetation degradation and restoration processes using Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), landscape metrics, and Land Use Transition Matrix (LUTM) methods. …”
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Causal association between immunoglobulin G N-glycosylation patterns and diabetic complications: two-sample mendelian randomization by Xiaohuan Zhang

“…Abstract Background To elucidate the correlation between immunoglobulin G (IgG) N-glycosylation patterns (IGPs) and diabetes complications, including diabetic nephropathy (DN), diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic maculopathy (DM). …”
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Treatment Patterns and Outcomes of Patients With Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2–Positive Breast Cancer in Tanzania by Lemi Ndugumbi Zinga, Queen Godfrey Tarimo, Kelvin Mbelekwa, Mamsau Twalib Ngoma, Emmanuel L. Lugina

“…The primary outcome was the 5-year overall survival (OS) rate. Independent variables included demographics, clinical characteristics, and treatment patterns. …”
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Mycobacteroides abscessus subspecies: a comparative genomic analysis reveals unique metabolic activities and drug resistance patterns by Xiaoyu Wang, Yongdong Dai, Xiao Wang, Lingfei Li, Yanhai Feng, Shunying Liu, Zhenyu Kou, Liang Wang, Fangjie Wang, Yaokai Chen, Xia Lei

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Novel Proteomic Insights into Hip Fractures in the Elderly: Unraveling Immunologic Biomarkers, Temporal Expression Patterns, and Clinical Correlations by Lu Y, Liu J, Chen W, Hu P, Pei Y, Gao Y, Lu H, Wang L, Zhang Y

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Internal flow pattern of the condenser section that affects the heat transfer characteristics of rectangular two-phase closed thermosyphon by Kittipon Khaongam, Teerapat Chompookham, Thanya Parametthanuwat

“…This research examines the internal flow patterns within the condenser and evaporator sections that influence the heat transfer characteristics of a rectangular two-phase closed thermosyphon (RTPCT). …”
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Genotype Distribution and Migration Patterns of Hepatitis C Virus in Shandong Province, China: Molecular Epidemiology and Phylogenetic Study by Lin Lin, Guoyong Wang, Lianzheng Hao, Tingbin Yan

“…Phylogenetic trees were constructed using maximum likelihood methods with the general time reversible with Gamma-distributed rate variation among sites [(GTR)+Gamma model]. The temporal and geographic evolution of the major subtypes (1b and 2a) was analyzed using Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods implemented in Bayesian Evolutionary Analysis Sampling Trees (BEAST). …”
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Leveraging diverse liquid–liquid phase separation patterns to predict the prognosis and immunotherapy of pediatric acute myeloid leukemia by Min Kong, Yezhen Yang, Zhixiang Wu, Ying Li, Zhijuan Kang, Qin Zhao, Huan Chang, Zuocheng Yang

“…Abstract Background Despite improvements in 5-year survival rates for pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (P-AML) over recent decades, the relapse rate remains high. …”
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Evolution of global trade patterns of lithium metal for power batteries from a market game equilibrium perspective by ZHANG Qi, LIU Boyu, HUANG Zhenyue, MA Tian, WANG Ge

“…[Conclusion] This study analyzes the trade patterns of lithium metal from the perspective of market game equilibrium, expanding the scope of trade pattern research. …”
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The network and interactive pattern of social adjustment and psychological symptoms in patients with spinal cord injury: a network analysis by Hui Liu, Yi Ni, Haixia Xie, Yijun Xie, Chenhui Fan, Yao Li, Weinan Shen, Hua Zhai, Chenghua Jiang, Jing Wu, Hengjing Wu

“…The survey included the Medical Coping Modality Questionnaire (MCMQ), Social Support Rate Scale (SSRS), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). …”
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Assessing Climate Change Impact on Rainfall Patterns in Northeastern India and Its Consequences on Water Resources and Rainfed Agriculture by Debasish Chakraborty, Aniruddha Roy, Nongmaithem Uttam Singh, Saurav Saha, Shaon Kumar Das, Nilimesh Mridha, Anjoo Yumnam, Pampi Paul, Chikkathimme Gowda, Kamni Paia Biam, Sandip Patra, Thippeswamy Amrutha, Braj Pal Singh, Vinay Kumar Mishra

“…Trend analyses reveal declining rainfall trends, especially conspicuous in NEI’s winter (−1.88) and monsoon (−2.9) seasons, where the rate of decrease was higher in the last three decades. …”
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Leukemia risk and the pattern of dose accumulation. Part 1: Characteristics of the study group of the Mayak Production Association personnel by Svetlana F. Sosnina, Pavel V. Okatenko, Aleksandr M. Yurkin, Susanna A. Rogacheva, Elena A. Gruzdeva, Mikhail E. Sokolnikov

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Favorable pattern of arterial stiffness and vascular aging in a unique cohort of offspring of early life famine survivors by K. M. Tolkunova, D. A. Usoltsev, E. V. Moguchaia, M. A. Boyarinova, A. M. Erina, E. P. Kolesova, S. V. Kibkalo, E. Yu. Vasileva, N. N. Artemov, O. P. Rotar, A. O. Konradi, E. V. Shlyakhto

“…The impact of adverse factors in the early life can affect the rate of vascular aging in adulthood and be passed on to the next generations.Aim. …”
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Epidemiological characteristics of respiratory tract infections during and after the pandemic of COVID-19 from 2021 - 2023 in Shenzhen, southern China by Qiaoruo Jin, Sheng Yu, Jiuxin Qu

“…Results The overall positivity rate for respiratory viruses increased after the COVID-19 epidemic (P < 0.05), whereas no significant difference was detected in the overall positivity rate of most respiratory bacteria. …”
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Comparison of recurrence patterns between patients with thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and postoperative adjuvant chemoradio... by Kunhan Ni, Kunhan Ni, Yixuan Huang, Simiao Lu, Longlin Jiang, Huan Zhang, Wenwu He, Chenghao Wang, Qiang Zhou, Haojun Li, Jialong Li, Kangning Wang, Guangyuan Liu, Qiang Fang, Lin Peng, Xuefeng Leng, Yongtao Han, Yongtao Han

“…The ACRT group had a higher 3-year OS rate than the NCRT group (67.8% versus [vs.] 50.6%, respectively; P=0.019). …”
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