The heterogeneity of mortality burden of lower respiratory infection associated with ambient temperature and its drivers in China by Sujuan Chen, Jinlei Qi, Yulin Zhuo, Jianxiong Hu, Jiangmei Liu, Peng Yin, Tao Liu, Mengen Guo, Guanhao He, Ziqiang Lin, Fengrui Jing, Jinling You, Wenjun Ma, Maigeng Zhou

“…Abstract：: Ambient temperature is linked to an increased risk of lower respiratory infections (LRI) yet the evidence on the population and spatial heterogeneity of LRI mortality burden attributed to non-optimal temperatures and its socioeconomic drivers remain limited. …”
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Explainable machine learning for predicting distant metastases in renal cell carcinoma patients: a population-based retrospective study by Zhao Hou, Zhao Hou, Peipei Wang, Peipei Wang, Dingyang Lv, Dingyang Lv, Huiyu Zhou, Huiyu Zhou, Zhiwei Guo, Zhiwei Guo, Jinshuai Li, Jinshuai Li, Mohan Jia, Mohan Jia, Hongyang Du, Hongyang Du, Weibing Shuang, Weibing Shuang

“…Hyperparameters were optimized using grid search and tenfold cross-validation. …”
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Electroacupuncture enhances mesenchymal stem cell therapy via improved perfusion and inflammation modulation in peripheral nerve injury: an IVIM-MRI study in rats by Junfeng Li, Qiuyi Chen, Jintong Pan, Jintong Pan, Fanqi Meng, Wensheng Huang, Yingying Liang, Xuewen Yu, Ruirui Qi, Peiyin Luo, Haodong Qin, Yueyao Chen, Xiaofeng Lin

“…By employing intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) MRI, the study monitored perfusion and explored how EA improves the regenerative environment to optimize stem cell transplantation outcomes.MethodsSeventy-two rats were randomly assigned to four groups: EA, EA + BMSCs, BMSCs, and PBS. …”
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The effects of anterior spaces on the intrusion of mandibular incisors with clear aligners in extraction cases: a finite-element analysis by Lei Liang, Lu Liu, Yuan Cao, Zhiwei Wang, Ni Li, Yanjiao Li, Fang Jin

“…However, moderate spacing (0.60 mm) significantly enhanced the amount of intrusive displacement while reducing labiolingual displacements. With the introduction of space, the Von Mises stress within the periodontal ligament was distributed more evenly across the incisors. …”
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Kinesiophobia and associated factors among patients after cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass: a cross-sectional study by Min You, Min You, Qianqian Mou, Qianqian Mou, Xiaotao Cao, Xiaotao Cao, Meng Luo, Meng Luo, Yi Song, Yi Song, Qingqing Li, Qingqing Li, Huiyun Hu, Huiyun Hu, Jianping Song

“…Healthcare providers should prioritize patients with the above risk profiles, while also establishing financial/emotional support systems, improving patient-family communication, optimizing acute pain management, implementing Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery protocols, and leveraging technology to design rehabilitation programs. …”
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Tips and Tricks for Performing a Successful Gonioscopy-assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy for Beginner Ophthalmic Surgeons by Mahesh Bharathi

“…With proper training and adherence to the best practices, GATT offers a safe and effective method for reducing intra-ocular pressure while preserving future surgical options.…”
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Intelligent Framework for Regional Tourism Ecological Efficiency Evaluation under High-Quality Development with Single-Valued Neutrosophic Information by Xiaoying Liu

“…By analyzing economic output per unit of carbon emissions, it assesses the sustainability and environmental performance of the tourism sector. This evaluation method considers resource utilization, energy efficiency, and ecological protection, helping decision-makers optimize tourism development models, achieve a balance between economic and ecological benefits, and promote the transition of tourism towards a low-carbon, green, and high-quality direction. …”
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Comparative cardiovascular outcomes and safety of hypoglycemic drug classes in patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension: a multicenter cohort analysis by Zhiyuan Wei, Wanqian Xu, Yu Wang, Yu Tian, Zhongmin Wang, Shenqi Jing, Weina Liu, Sipeng Shen, Chenlong Qin, Xin Zhang, Jingsong Li, Yun Liu

“…For safety outcomes, DPP4is were associated with a reduced risk of chronic kidney disease, while insulin use was associated with reduced risks of inflammatory polyarthritis and insomnia. …”
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Preferences for HIV pre‐exposure prophylaxis among men who have sex with men and trans women in 15 countries and territories in Asia and Australia: a discrete choice experiment by Warittha Tieosapjaroen, Benjamin R. Bavinton, Heather‐Marie A. Schmidt, Curtis Chan, Kim E. Green, Nittaya Phanuphak, Midnight Poonkasetwattana, Nicky S. Suwandi, Doug Fraser, Hua Boonyapisomparn, Michael Cassell, Lei Zhang, Weiming Tang, Jason J. Ong

“…Compared to those at lower risk of HIV, free access was more preferred by MSM at a higher risk of HIV, while telehealth was more preferred by TGW at a substantial risk of HIV. …”
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Investigating the Relationship between Financialization and Long-Term Use of Short-Term Debt by Seyed Reza Seyed Nezhad Fahim

“…The statistical sample consists of 143 active firms listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange over a ten-year period, from 2013 to 2022. The regression method was employed to estimate the models and test the research hypotheses. …”
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Emission Characteristics of Concrete Mixer Trucks Under Real-world Operating Conditions by Xinbo SHI, Yao CHEN, Jin LI, Peixuan LI, Zihang ZHOU, Bin WANG, Xue CHEN

“…Most existing studies have primarily focused on heavy-duty freight vehicles, such as tractors, transport trucks, and dump trucks, while comparatively less attention has been given to concrete mixer trucks, which frequently operate in urban areas and pose potential threats to human health. …”
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Burden of chronic spontaneous urticaria in Italy through healthcare resource utilization and direct costs: a retrospective analysis of real-world using administrative healthcare da... by Giulia Ronconi, Letizia Dondi, Silvia Calabria, Leonardo Dondi, Irene Dell’Anno, Lucia Casoli, Diletta Valsecchi, Ornella Bonavita, Eustachio Nettis, Nello Martini, Carlo Piccinni

“…Conclusions During the first year following the new CSU diagnosis, a lower than recommended antihistamines dispensation while an elevated use of OCS and a low and delayed omalizumab initiation after CSU exacerbation were observed, suggesting the urgent need to optimize treatment management to limit the burden on patients and healthcare systems.…”
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Development and validation of a clinical-friendly model for predicting 180-day mortality in the older with community-acquired pneumonia by Bingxuan Weng, Lixue Huang, Wenshu Jiao, Yuanqi Wang, Mengyuan Wang, Xuefeng Zhong, Xunliang Tong, Jin Jin, Yanming Li

“…The cut-off value for the model was 142, while it was 2 for CURB-65. Using the cut-off values, the AUC of the model for predicting 180-day mortality was 0.768 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.695–0.842), significantly higher than that of CURB-65(AUC: 0.573, 95%CI: 0.488–0.659). …”
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Incidence of Gallstones in Patients with Obesity After Bariatric Surgery in Northern Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Abdulrahman Omar A. Alali, Abdualaziz Fayez Alhumidi Alanazi, Mohammed Abdulaziz M. Albarghash, Rakan Nasser Abdullah Alruweli, Mohammed Bader H. Alanazi, Ibrahim Farhan B. Alanazi, Turkey Saleh H. Alrowaily, Rakan Khalid Marzouq Alanazi, Baraah AbuAlsel, Fadih Nada M. Alenezi, Rashad Qasem Ali Othman, Manal S. Fawzy

“…This study aimed to investigate the incidence and risk factors of gallstones in this population, with the goal of optimizing postoperative treatment and reducing morbidity. …”
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Platelet inhibition strategies in rescue stenting after failed thrombectomy: a large retrospective multicenter registry by Aikaterini Anastasiou, Alex Brehm, Johannes Kaesmacher, Adnan Mujanovic, Marta de Dios Lascuevas, Tomás Carmona Fuentes, Alfonso López-Frías, Blanca Hidalgo Valverde, Ansgar Berlis, Christoph J. Maurer, Thanh N. Nguyen, Mohamad Abdalkader, Piers Klein, Guillaume Thevoz, Patrik Michel, Bruno Bartolini, Marius Kaschner, Daniel Weiss, Andrea M. Alexandre, Alessandro Pedicelli, Paolo Machi, Gianmarco Bernava, Shuntaro Kuwahara, Kazutaka Uchida, Jason Wenderoth, Anirudh Joshi, Grzegorz Karwacki, Manuel Bolognese, Agostino Tessitore, Sergio Lucio Vinci, Amedeo Cervo, Claudia Rollo, Ferdinand Hui, Aaisha Siddiqua Mozumder, Daniele Giuseppe Romano, Giulia Frauenfelder, Nitin Goyal, Vivek Batra, Violiza Inoa, Christophe Cognard, Matúš Hoferica, Riitta Rautio, Daniel P. O. Kaiser, Johannes C. Gerber, Julian Clarke, Michael R. Levitt, Marcel N. Wolf, Ahmed E. Othman, Luca Scarcia, Erwah Kalsoum, Diana Melancia, Diana Aguiar de Sousa, Maria Porzia Ganimede, Vittorio Semeraro, Flavio Giordano, Massimo Muto, Aristeidis Katsanos, Umesh Bonala, Anil M. Tuladhar, Sjoerd F. M. Jenniskens, Victoria Hellstern, Ilka Kleffner, Paolo Remida, Susanna Diamanti, Leonardo Renieri, Elena Ballabio, Luca Valvassori, Nikki Rommers, Mira Katan, Victor Schulze-Zachau, Marios-Nikos Psychogios

“…Background: Rescue stenting (RS) is a bailout strategy for failed thrombectomy. Optimal platelet inhibition strategy after RS remains unclear. …”
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Spatial scale effects on the trade-offs and synergies of ecosystem services in China’s Huaihe river basin by Yaowen Chang, Yunpeng Wang, Li Yuan, Xiaoyou Yao, Ronghua Zhang, Xia Liu, Zhaofei Fan, Jiayu Guo

“…The relationship between WP and other ESs developed in the trade-off direction, and the other ES optimized in the collaborative direction. In terms of spatial distribution, the synergy area between most ESs is larger than the trade-off area, and the synergy area between HQ-NPP and WC-WY at the county scale is significantly larger than that at the sub-watershed scale. …”
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Enhancing Engagement, Practice Integration, and Skill Learning in Mobile Technology–Delivered Interventions Using Human Support: Randomized Controlled Trial With Depressed College... by Colleen S Conley, Brynn M DeLorenzo, Carol H Gonzales, Ian J Kahrilas, Jennifer Duffecy, Rebecca L Silton

“…Future work is needed to determine the active ingredients of the orientation as well as to narrow in on the optimal implementation of supportive accountability that might drive increased levels of engagement and the associated positive intervention benefits. …”
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Impact of Paraspinal Sarcopenia on Clinical Outcomes in Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Patients Following Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy by Tianci Fang, Zhifang Xue, Quan Zhou, Jiawen Gao, Jian Mi, Huilin Yang, Feng Zhou, Hao Liu, Junxin Zhang

“…Preoperative muscle quality assessment combined with targeted rehabilitation may optimize outcomes.…”
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The impact of participation status on the colorectal cancer incidence, stage and survival outcomes in the Shanghai colorectal cancer screening program by PENG Peng, DOU Jianming, WU Chunxiao, PANG Yi, GONG Yangming, WU Mengyin, SHI Yan, GU Kai

“…This study aimed to analyze the impact of screening on the colorectal cancer incidence, stage and survival outcomes based on their screening participation status. Methods: This study used registry-based cohort study method. …”
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How DRG Payment Reform Shapes Inpatient Neurological Care in an Underdeveloped Region: Evidence from a Controlled Interrupted Time Series Study in Yunnan, China by Du S, Liu Y, Yang C, Yang Y, Yang Y

“…A comparable control group was used to strengthen causal inference.Results: Following the DRG reform, the Neurology Department experienced a 32.37% increase in Total DRG Weight, a 12.21% rise in CMI, and an 8.94% increase in the number of DRG groups, while ALOS decreased by 9.85%. The ITS model revealed a significant upward trend in Total DRG Weight (trend change = 2.16, < 0.01) and a downward trend in ALOS (trend change = – 0.04, < 0.01). …”
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