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Statin therapy and mortality in critically ill heart failure patients: Insights from a triangulated real-world design study
This study is aimed to evaluate the association between statin therapy and intermediate-term survival in critically ill patients with heart failure (HF). Using a real-world retrospective cohort from t...
Genome sequencing and analysis of isolates of Cytospora sorbicola and Cytospora plurivora associated with almond and peach canker
Cytospora sorbicola and C. plurivora are significant canker pathogens that...
Correction: Colorectal cancers with a residual adenoma component: Clinicopathologic features and KRAS mutation
Microplastic exposure and allergic rhinitis: Network toxicology, and molecular docking insights
Background Microplastics (MPs), ubiquitous environmental pollutants, are increasingly associated with global health risks, yet their role in allergic rhinitis (AR) pathogenesis remains poorly understo...
Morphology, ultrastructure and function of the sternal gland in two mason bee species (Osmia bicornis and O. cornuta)
Pheromonal communication is often facilitated by the evolution of specialized gland structures. Males of two species of mason bees release specific carboxylic esters from a hidden sternal gland. This...
Assessment of drug-related problems among breast cancer patients in a cancer specialty center in Nepal
Introduction Breast cancer is the leading cancer among women globally, and its management typically involves surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. This combination of complex treatment increases th...
Shared bikes distribution vehicle routing problem with split delivery considering carbon emission
The distribution of shared bikes is different from that of other goods. There are some demand stations which need a large number of shared bikes, such as bus stations, subway exits and business distri...
From protection to pollution: Evaluating environmental and human health risks of acaricide use in dairy farming in Kenya
Sustainable intensification of livestock production relies critically on effective disease management, yet the environmental implications of current practices remain poorly understood. The study was d...
Factors associated with hospitalization of people with influenza in a Malaysian tertiary hospital from 2015 to 2019
Influenza contributes substantially to global morbidity and mortality. While most individuals recover from influenza without complications, certain groups are at higher risk of developing severe illne...
RETRACTED: Enhanced heart disease diagnosis and management: A multi-phase framework leveraging deep learning and personalized nutrition
In health care, an accurate diagnosis with the help of a data-driven forecasting framework takes the risk factors associated with heart disease. However, building such an effective model using deep le...
Carbonizing technology enables Sanguisorbae Radix to inhibit yeast-to-hypha differentiation and biofilm formation in Candida albicans
Sanguisorbae Radix (SR) has been employed as an herbal medicine over centuries. Charred SR (CSR), acquired via carbonization after the charred stir-frying of SR, demonstrates superior antimicrobial ac...
AI-driven 3D CT imaging prediction model for improving preoperative detection of visceral pleural invasion in early-stage lung cancer
Visceral pleural invasion (VPI) is a critical prognostic factor in early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), significantly affecting patient outcomes. Conventional computed tomography (CT) often...
Possessing potential weapons (still) heightens anger perception: Replicating and extending a test of error management theory
Error Management Theory (EMT) hypothesizes that humans are functionally biased to err on the side of the least costly mistake when making judgments under uncertainty. Applying EMT to emotion perceptio...
Numerical study of flow and heat transfer in circular T-shaped junction of different cross-sections
This study investigates fluid flow and convective heat transfer within a smooth, two-dimensional T-shaped junction using a numerical approach. Simulations were conducted by varying the volumetric flow...
Children’s preferences for features and designs of KN95-style respirators: A comparative study between Indonesia and Nepal
Air pollution is a global crisis, posing significant health risks to humans. Children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of particulate air pollution, and the use of respiratory protection cou...
Burdens of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in China: Findings from the 2021 GBD Study
As a major global health concern, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) has garnered widespread attention; However, to date, the prevalence of GERD across different ethnic groups in China has not bee...
The impact of digital literacy on the urban integration of migrant workers
Improving the urban integration of migrant workers is a crucial requirement for advancing people-centered new urbanization. Based on the micro-data of two China Family Panel Study (CFPS) in 2016 and 2...
Factors associated with respectful maternity care during hospital deliveries: A cross-sectional study in Bangladesh
Introduction Respectful provision of care is an integral component of quality maternity care service. The objective of the present study was to assess the status of respectful maternity care and its a...
Correction: Association between socioeconomic background and cancer: An ecological study using cancer registry and various community socioeconomic status indicators in Kanagawa, Japan
Sampled-data velocity-free consensus of Multiple Euler-Lagrange systems under irregular communication delays
This paper addresses the challenging problem of achieving sampled-data, velocity-free consensus for multiple Euler-Lagrange systems under irregular communication delays. While passivity-based control...
Development & application of a wearable non-differential calorimeter for skin heat transfer analysis
The thermal properties of human skin are of great interest for understanding local and global body heat loss, various physiological responses or even skin injuries. This study presents a wearable, non...
The role of implementation climate in shaping early essential newborn care practice: Insights from a multi-center cross-sectional study in China
Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends Early Essential Newborn Care (EENC) to improve newborn outcomes. However, uptake remains suboptimal in many low-resource settings. Organisatio...
Analysis of heavy metal contamination in topsoils across land use types within the Manghe River watershed in South Taihang and its source attribution
To investigate the characteristics of soil heavy metal pollution in the Manghe River watershed, a typical industrial and mining complex area in the Yellow River Basin, concentrations of Hg, Cr, Cu, Ni...
Development of Ensemble Steric and Electrostatic Chirality (ESEC) descriptors for modelling chromatographic enantioseparations
In this work, chiral molecular descriptors were defined using 2 distinct approaches: (1) scalar triple products of vectorial molecular properties, and (2) descriptors that attempt to quantify the amou...
Are remittances a buffer against food insecurity? Lessons from a national survey in Bangladesh
Food insecurity continues to be a major global challenge, affecting many people worldwide. Bangladesh is particularly vulnerable due to its susceptibility to frequent climate shocks and socioeconomic...