Variability and clinical value of troponin T levels in diabetic kidney disease patients treated with dialysis by Yu Rui, Cheng Cui-cui, Zhang Shan, Yang Xiao-xia, Sun Xin-yu, Gao Qing-zhen

“…ObjectiveTo determine the variation of troponin T （TnT） in diabetic kidney disease （DKD） patients treated with dialysis， and to evaluate its clinical value.MethodsA total of 8，553 DKD patients treated with dialysis and examination of TnT values were screened in Jinan Central Hospital from January 1， 2014 to August 31， 2020. …”
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An Experimental Investigation on the Relationship between MS Frequency Response and Coal and Gas Outburst by Quanjie Zhu, Qingsong Li, Yu Feng, Xianwei Heng, Shaoquan Li, Tao Yang

“…Based on these laws, CGOB experiments were carried out using a large CGOB physical simulation system with a MS monitoring system. …”
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Non-Completely Displaced Traumatic Rib Fractures: Potentially Less Crucial for Pulmonary Adverse Outcomes, Regardless of Classification by Hongrye Kim, Su Young Yoon, Jonghee Han, Junepill Seok, Wu Seong Kang

“…Another proposes a 10% threshold: Undisplaced (<10%), Offset (≥10% to <100%), and Displaced (completely dislocated). …”
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Determinants of growth differentiation factor 15 plasma levels in outpatients with peripheral arterial disease by Emma Skau, Philippe Wagner, Jerzy Leppert, Johan Ärnlöv, Pär Hedberg

“…Background: Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15) is a robust prognostic biomarker in patients with cardiovascular (CV) disease, and a better understanding of its clinical determinants is desirable. …”
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Descriptive Strength and Range of Motion in Youth Baseball Players by Ross M Nakaji, Todd S Ellenbecker, Kevin M McClenahan, Lianna M Roberts, Chase Perez, Scott B Dickenson

“…Isometric strength measurements for IR and ER were collected in both neutral and 90 degrees (deg) of abduction with the use of a hand-held dynamometer and recorded in pounds (lbs) utilizing a “make” test. …”
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The Genetic Landscape of Human Glioblastoma and Matched Primary Cancer Stem Cells Reveals Intratumour Similarity and Intertumour Heterogeneity by Chiara Pesenti, Stefania Elena Navone, Laura Guarnaccia, Andrea Terrasi, Jole Costanza, Rosamaria Silipigni, Silvana Guarneri, Nicola Fusco, Laura Fontana, Marco Locatelli, Paolo Rampini, Rolando Campanella, Silvia Tabano, Monica Miozzo, Giovanni Marfia

“…Despite countless experimental researches for new therapeutic strategies and promising clinical trials, the prognosis remains extremely poor, with a mean survival of less than 14 months. …”
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An integrative analysis of hydroclimatic elements in the three-river source region for historical and future periods: Shift toward an intensified hydrological cycle by Rashid Mahmood, Shaofeng Jia, Aifeng Lv, Mukand S. Babel

“…The Three-River Source Region (TRSR), China's water tower and an important ecological barrier in China, provides a considerable amount of water to the downstream regions, home to more than 500 million people. …”
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Effects of permafrost stability changes on vegetation dynamics in the middle part of the Greater Khingan Mountains by Jiaman Sun, Wei Shan, Chengcheng Zhang

“…The area of stable and extremely stable permafrost has significantly decreased, while the area of transitional or unstable permafrost has increased annually, indicating a negative correlation between climate warming and frozen soil stability. …”
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Mitigation of Harmonics and Unbalanced Voltage Disturbance Compensation by MSVPWM Based- DVR in the Distribution Net by Haider Muhamad Husen

“…Recent power distribution networks comprise abundant sensitive loads, which extremely impact the power quality of source in electrical power networks. …”
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Functional Balance and Motor Impairment Correlations with Gait Parameters during Timed Up and Go Test across Three Attentional Loading Conditions in Stroke Survivors by Haidzir Manaf, Maria Justine, Mazlifah Omar

“…The level of functional balance (Berg Balance Scale) and motor impairment (Fugl-Meyer assessment lower extremity) were assessed prior to the TUG test. TUG test was conducted under three attentional loading conditions (single, dual motor, and dual-cognitive). …”
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Effect of Motor Relearning Programme Combined with Jin's Three-Needle Therapy on Lower Limb Motor Function in Patients with Ischemic Stroke by Pincao GAO, Fang TANG, Weirong XIONG, Li YANG, Quan ZENG

“…Objective:To investigate the influence of motor relearning programme combined with Jin's three-needle therapy on lower limb motor function in patients with ischemic stroke.Methods:A total of 58 ischemic stroke patients were randomly divided into control group (<italic>n</italic>=28) and treatment group (<italic>n</italic>=30). …”
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Exploration of Flood Prediction in Watersheds Based on the Fusion Analysis of Remote Sensing Big Data with Multiple Physical Fields by Minming Xu, Yun Ouyang

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Effect of Transient Nicotine Load Shock on the Performance of Pseudomonas sp. HF-1 Bioaugmented Sequencing Batch Reactors by Dong-sheng Shen, Li-jia Wang, Hong-zhen He, Mei-zhen Wang

“…However, the transient and extremely high feeding of pollutants may compromise the effectiveness of the bioaugmented reactors. …”
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Assessment of the Potential Flood Risk in Sarbaz Drainage Basin by Asadollah Mollazehi, MohammadReza Pudineh, Mahmood Khosravi, Mohsen Armesh, AliAsghar Dehvari

“…From the total area of the Sarbaz basin, only 0.5% has a high to extremely high flood potential, and the central areas of the basin have the highest potential for flood due to topography and special hydrographic conditions. …”
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Prognosis conferred by molecular features of appendix-derived Pseudomyxoma Peritonei by Ruiqing Ma, Guojun Li, Yingjiang Ye, Lei Liang, Chong Wang, Haipeng Zhou, Pu Zhang, Lubiao An, Guanjun Shi, Qian Chen, Hongbin Xu, Zhidong Gao

“…Introduction: Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) is an extremely rare disease characterized by progressive accumulation of mucinous ascites and implants in the peritoneum. …”
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GRK6 palmitoylation dictates triple-negative breast cancer metastasis via recruiting the β-Arrestin 2/MAPKs/NF-κB signaling axis by Wen-Ke Wang, Hui-Yu Lin, Che-Hsuan Lin, Hsun-Hua Lee, Yen-Lin Chen, Yu-Hsien Kent Lin, Hui-Wen Chiu, Shry-Ming Sheen-Chen, Yuan-Feng Lin

“…Conclusion Our results not only provide a novel mechanism for TNBC metastasis but also offer a new therapeutic strategy to combat metastatic TNBC via targeting GRK6 activity.…”
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Influence of Interactive Scalp Acupuncture Combined with Upper Limb Exoskeleton Robot on Upper Limb Function in Stroke Patients by WANG Zihao, HU Chuan, ZHANG Haiquan, WANG Xin

“…The positioning standard for scalp acupuncture acupoints was the parieto-temporal anterior oblique line and parieto-parietal 2 lines, and the needle was left in place for 25 min, and twisting maneuver was applied once at an interval of 5 min, 1-2 min per time, once a day, 5 days a week, for 4 weeks in total. Pre- and post-treatment assessments of upper limb motor function before and after treatment were performed using the Fugl-meyer upper extremity motor function assessment scale (FMA-UE) within the domain of body functions and structures according to the Iinternational Cassification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework (ICF). …”
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Farmers’ perceptions of climate change, long-term variability and trends in rainfall in Apac district, northern Uganda by Francis Atube, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Martine Nyeko, Daniel M. Okello, Basil Mugonola, George William Omony, Ipolto Okello-Uma

“…Although the September, October and November (SON) season did not show a significant abrupt change, there was a significant (p < 0.05) increase in rainfall above the upper limit from 1994 to date. …”
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Assessing the fall risk with Stay Independent Questionnaire in people with stroke by Peiming Chen, Peiming Chen, T. W. Liu, Shamay S. M. Ng, Shamay S. M. Ng

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Stay Independent Questionnaire (C-SIQ) in evaluating individuals with stroke.DesignThe study adopted a cross-sectional design.SettingThe research was conducted at a university-based neurorehabilitation center.ParticipantsThe study included a total of 100 individuals with stroke and 49 healthy older adults.MethodsOn Day 1, both individuals with stroke and healthy older adults underwent assessments using the C-SIQ. …”
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Evaluation of ecological geological environment carrying capacity and analysis of driving mechanisms based on normal cloud model and geodetector model by Rongkun Dai, Changlai Xiao, Xiujuan Liang, Lin Jia, Yi Jia, Jiarui Yao, Weifei Yang, Jiang Zhang, Linzuo Zhang, Weifeng Li

“…Abstract The Luoyang area of the Yellow River Basin, as a typical resource-based city, its special industrial structure and complex geological structure make the ecological and geological environment of the area extremely fragile. …”
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