Spatial pattern of the Chinese economy and spatial heterogeneity of its influential factors: An empirical study based on nighttime lighting data by Yifeng Hai, Yuanjie Deng, Hang Chen, Dingdi Jize, Ji Luo

“…However, the different rates of development in various places due to location and policies have led to significant economic differences. …”
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A Case Control Study Examining the Patterns and Predictors of Referral to Cancer Rehabilitation at Canada's Largest Comprehensive Cancer Centre by Jennifer M. Jones, Rogih Andrawes, Michelle A. Weller, Adrienne Lam, Gilla K. Shapiro, Madeline Li, Danielle Rodin, Lisa Avery

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Dietary pattern index and sleep disturbances: findings from the 2011–2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) by Yao Xiao, Yuehong Wu, Can Wang, Jianmin Dong, Ximing Zhang, Zhiyou Peng, Yunfei Cao

“…Abstract Background Sleep disturbances have become an increasingly prevalent public health concern, with higher incidence rates observed among individuals with chronic conditions such as obesity and diabetes. …”
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Nutrient Solution Selection Modulates Growth Patterns and Leaf Elemental Accumulation in Alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i>) Grown by Jiaqing Li, Yingjian Zhu, Zhenwu Wei, Haowen Chen, Chuanjie Wang, Kai Cao, Xian Zhang

“…ICP-MS quantified macro elements (Na⁺, K⁺, and Mg²⁺) and microelements (Cu²⁺, Fe²⁺, Mn²⁺, and Zn²⁺). The growth rates followed the order: MS > Hoagland > RO water > B5. …”
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Real-world patterns of immunoglobulin replacement therapy for infection prevention in common variable immunodeficiency: a multicenter nationwide study by Pedro Moral Moral, Pedro Moral Moral, Victor Garcia-Bustos, Victor Garcia-Bustos, Héctor Balastegui-Martin, Héctor Balastegui-Martin, Sandra Martínez Mercader, Sandra Martínez Mercader, Carmen Bracke, Carmen Bracke, Lourdes Mateu, Lourdes Mateu, Xavier Solanich, Xavier Solanich, Xavier Solanich, Arnau Antolí, Arnau Antolí, Arnau Antolí, Juan Luis Carrillo-Linares, Ángel Robles-Marhuenda, Francesc Puchades, Ana Pelaez Ballesta, Nuria López-Osle, Miguel Ángel Torralba-Cabeza, Ana María Bielsa Masdeu, Jorge Gil Niño, Nuria Tornador Gaya, Guillem Pascual Castellanos, Rosario Sánchez-Martínez, José Manuel Barragán-Casas, Andrés González-García, José Luís Patier de la Peña, Daniel López-Wolf, Antonia Mora Rufete, Alba Canovas Mora, Marta Dafne Cabañero-Navalon, Marta Dafne Cabañero-Navalon

“…SCIg use was significantly higher in tertiary hospitals compared to secondary ones (44.4% vs. 17.4%, p = 0.0136). Infection rates, autoimmune comorbidities, weekly doses (7.2 g for IVIg vs. 7.7 g for SCIg, p = 0.142), and IgG trough levels were comparable across groups.ConclusionThis study provides real-world evidence on IgRT patterns in Spanish patients with CVID, revealing a marked increase in SCIg use over the past decade, although IVIg remains predominant, especially in secondary hospitals. …”
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Spatial patterns and determinants of knowledge on prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Ethiopia: a geographically weighted regression analysis by Angwach Abrham Asnake, Alemayehu Kasu Gebrehana, Yohannes Mekuria Negussie, Beminate Lemma Seifu, Hiwot Altaye Asebe, Bezawit Melak Fente, Meklit Melaku Bezie, Mamaru Melkam, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Sintayehu Simie Tsega

“…These challenges contribute to the suboptimal uptake of PMTCT services, leading to higher rates of vertical HIV transmission and exacerbating health inequities. …”
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Antibiotic susceptibility patterns of Salmonella isolates from clinical, food, and environmental sources in Addis Ababa and surrounding towns, Ethiopia by Abebe M. Aga, Demise Mulugeta, Dassalegn Muleta, Adugna Abdi Woldesemayat, Abera Motuma, Musin Kelel, Bilise Wakitole, Shambel Tadesse, Zinash Teferi, Fanos Tadesse Woldemariyam, Serkadis Oljira, Henok Ferede, Natnael Berihun, Samson Girma, Dereje Nigussie, Mesfin Tafesse Gemeda

“…Notably, clinical isolates exhibited significantly higher resistance levels compared to food and environmental sources, with 40% of clinical isolates demonstrating MDR patterns. Gentamicin (3.3%), ceftriaxone (6.6%), and amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (9.8%) remained largely effective, showing low resistance rates. …”
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Spatiotemporal Patterns and Driving Factors of Cropland Abandonment in Metropolitan Suburbs: A Case Study of Chengdu Directly Administered Zone, Tianfu New Area, Sichuan Province,... by Mingyong Zuo, Guoxiang Liu, Chuangli Jing, Rui Zhang, Xiaowen Wang, Wenfei Mao, Li Shen, Keren Dai, Xiaodan Wu

“…The results demonstrate an average annual abandonment rate of approximately 8%, exhibiting minor fluctuations but significant spatial clustering characteristics, with abandonment hotspots concentrated in peri-urban areas that gradually expanded toward urban cores over time, while exurban regions showed lower abandonment rates. …”
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A study on morbidity patterns among geriatric age group population in urban field practice area of Department of Community Medicine, Guntur Medical College, Guntur by Ummadi Venkata Nitish Reddy, Meenakshi Lella, Supritha Sakhamuri, Radha Kumari Paladugu

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Evaluation of Treatment Patterns and Maintenance Dose Titration Among Patients With Crohn’s Disease Initiating Biologics With 3 Years of Follow-Up by Ruizhi Zhao, Zhijie Ding, Parul Gupta, Laurence Gozalo, Robert Bruette, Victor M. Johnson, Keshia Maughn, Yihang Liu, Sumesh Kachroo

“…In particular, UST had the lowest dose escalation rate (35.5%) and highest dose-reduction rate (16.5%)…”
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CO2 flooding effects and breakthrough times in low-permeability reservoirs with injection–production well patterns containing hydraulic fractures by Nanlin Zhang, Bin Cao, Fushen Liu, Liangliang Jiang, Zhifeng Luo, Pingli Liu, Yusong Chen

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Prevalence and patterns of subnormal visual acuity and refractive errors among preschool children in Sucheng district: a cross-sectional study by Lei Shen, Yuqing Cui, Nana Zhao, Fan Yang, Qian Zhou, Xue Wang, Shuyan Qin

“…The overall prevalence of subnormal visual acuity was 12.4%, with a significantly higher rate observed in male participants (13.1%) than in female participants (11.5%, P<0.001). …”
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Mortality Pattern and Risk Factors in Pediatric ICU: A Retrospective Study at Mukalla Maternal and Childhood Hospital in Yemen (2021–2024) by Haifa Ali BinDahman

“…Reducing the mortality rate is one of the primary objectives in every ICU. …”
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Clinical prescription of lithium, anticonvulsants antipsychotics, and antidepressants for major mood disorders by Carolina Hernandorena, Micaela Dines, Alessandro Miola, Nicolas A. Nuñez, Leonardo Tondo, Ross J. Baldessarini, Gustavo H. Vázquez

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Epidemiological Transitions in Venezuela: Spatial Differences in the Causes of Death, 2000-2010 by Jenny García Arias

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Social jet lag is associated with core symptoms in 2-3-year-old children with autism spectrum disorders by Hongyu Chen, Ting Yang, Jie Chen, Yuan Ding, Yuan Ding, Xueli Xiang, Qiuhong Wei, Qiuhong Mou, Binlin Yuan, Binyue Hu, Danyang Zhang, Dan Ai, Tingyu Li, Tingyu Li

“…There are significant differences in sleep patterns between weekends and weekdays, characterized by later bedtimes, delayed wake-up times, increased total sleep duration, and reduced prevalence of sleep deficiency during weekends. 2) The 2-3-year-old group had the highest rates of sleep insufficiency (80.77% on weekdays; 82.17% on weekends). …”
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Trends, Clinical Profiles, and Demographics of Psychiatry Referrals: A Retrospective Record-based Study with Insights into Age-related Trends by Yogender Kumar Malik, Adwitiya Ray, Anwesha Chatterjee, Sujata Sethi

“…Despite its pivotal role, CLP referral rates in most parts of the world remain low, with few institutions offering specialized CLP services. …”
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Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Crop Diversification Among Smallholder Farmers in Bergville, South Africa by Busisiwe Vilakazi, Alfred O. Odindo, Mutondwa M. Phophi, Paramu L. Mafongoya

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Major Traumatic Injury and Exposure to Mitochondrial-Derived Damage-Associated Molecular Patterns Promotes Neutrophil Survival Accompanied by Stabilisation of the Anti-Apoptotic Pr... by Thomas Nicholson, Michael Macleod, Antonio Belli, Janet M. Lord, Jon Hazeldine

“…Culturing HCs neutrophils with mtDAMPs or mtDNA significantly delayed apoptosis rates, promoted stabilisation of Mcl-1, and reduced caspase-3 activation. …”
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Survival benefits of primary tumor resection in metastatic differentiated thyroid cancer: an analysis of SEER data by Jiaqiang Dan, Jingya Tan, Yao Guo, Xin Lu, Ying Leng, Renxi Tang, Junyan Li, Junhua Huang

“…Abstract Metastatic differentiated thyroid cancer (mDTC) can exhibit aggressive growth and disseminate to distant organs, thereby reducing survival rates. The benefits of primary tumor resection (PTR) for patients with mDTC are still debated. …”
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