Association between Metformin and a Lower Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Yu-Yen Chen, Ying-Cheng Shen, Yun-Ju Lai, Chun-Yuan Wang, Keng-Hung Lin, Shih-Chao Feng, Chiao-Ying Liang, Li-Chen Wei, Pesus Chou

“…Among patients with type 2 diabetes, those who use metformin are at a significantly lower risk of developing AMD relative to individuals who do not use metformin. Also, the trend of a significantly lower AMD risk was found with a higher dose of metformin.…”
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Espectro hospedador, prevalencias y dispersión del entonompatógeno Paranosema locustae (Microsporidia) en tucuras (Orthoptera: Acridoidea) del sudoeste de Buenos Aires by Carlos E. Lange, Maria L. de Wysiecki

“…En el laboratorio, se examinaron en forma individual por homogenización o disección para detectar la presencia de Paranosema locustae, un agente para el control biológico de tucuras a largo plazo. …”
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Mortality and Its Predictors among Adult Human Immune-Deficiency Virus-Infected Patients Attending Their Antiretroviral Treatment at Health Centers, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Multicen... by Selam Tesfayohannes, Sisay Shine, Abinet Mekuria, Sisay Moges

“…Adult HIV-positive individuals had an incidence of the death rate of 55 (8.5%), which equates to 3.25 deaths per 100 person-years. …”
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Prevalence of mortality caused by injuries at Livingstone University Hospital, Zambia. A retrospective cross-sectional study. by Lukundo Siame, Malan Malumani, Chiyeñu O R Kaseya, Sergiy Ivashchenko, Leah Nombwende, Sepiso K Masenga, Benson M Hamooya, Michelo Haluuma Miyoba

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study from June 22, 2020, to June 22, 2021, among 956 individuals from 1 month old (29 days of age) to 100 years. …”
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Metabolite profiling in assessing ulcerative colitis activity: A systematic review by Danyang Cui, Xu Han, Jiazhu Jin, Yanhong Wang, Zijia Chen, Yang Gong, Miao Jiang

“…Previous systematic reviews have focused on metabolite analysis between UC patients and healthy individuals, but have not systematically evaluated metabolite changes in different disease stages. …”
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Diagnosis of lung cancer using salivary miRNAs expression and clinical characteristics by Negar Alizadeh, Hoda Zahedi, Maryam Koopaie, Mahnaz Fatahzadeh, Reza Mousavi, Sajad Kolahdooz

“…Conclusion A salivary miRNA-based MLR model is a promising diagnostic tool for lung cancer, offering a non-invasive screening option for high-risk asymptomatic individuals.…”
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Early selective attention to the articulating mouth as a potential female-specific marker of better language development in autism: a review by Itziar Lozano, Charlotte Viktorsson, Elena Capelli, Teodora Gliga, Valentina Riva, Przemysław Tomalski

“…Ultimately, we aim to target a novel protective candidate of language acquisition, informing tailored interventions that consider sex as an important source of individual variability.…”
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Application of core functions and forms in complex health intervention research: a scoping review protocol by Eunyoung Kang, Maria E Fernández, Jessica D Austin, Monica Perez Jolles, Katelyn Fox, Debbie Passey, Laura Zeigen, Erin Kenzie, Rachel J Meadows

“…Introduction The ability of healthcare, community and public health systems to effectively implement and disseminate research innovations depends on contextual factors at multiple interconnected levels of influence (eg, the innovation, individual, provider/implementor, organisation and health system). …”
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Quantitative Trait Loci Analysis of Folate Content in Dry Beans, Phaseolus vulgaris L. by S. Khanal, J. Xue, R. Khanal, W. Xie, J. Shi, K. P. Pauls, A. Navabi

“…These QTL had significant dominance effects and individually accounted for 7.7% to 10.5% of the total phenotypic variance. …”
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The Evaluation of Tau Deposition with [18F]PI-2620 by Using a Semiquantitative Method in Cognitively Normal Subjects and Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Dis... by Attapon Jantarato, Sira Vachatimanont, Natphimol Boonkawin, Sukanya Yaset, Anchisa Kunawudhi, Chetsadaporn Promteangtrong, Jintana Assanasen, Nithi Mahanonda, Chanisa Chotipanich

“…Therefore, this study’s aim was to perform a semiquantitative analysis of [18F]PI-2620 in individuals with normal cognition and patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). …”
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Indirect treatment comparison of lanadelumab and a C1-esterase inhibitor in pediatric patients with hereditary angioedema by Maureen Watt, Rachel Goldgrub, Mia Malmenas, Katrin Haeussler

“…A propensity score analysis used individual patient-level data from both studies in a logistic regression model to estimate inverse probability weights. …”

Regular human insulins versus rapid-acting insulin analogues in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes: a protocol for a systematic review with meta-analysis and Trial Seque... by Johanne Juul Petersen, Sophie Juul, Caroline Barkholt Kamp, Pascal Faltermeier, Christina Dam Bjerregaard Sillassen, Tiago Jeronimo Dos Santos, Janus Christian Jakobsen

“…Glycemic control in individuals with type 1 diabetes is better managed through a basal-bolus regimen with either regular human or rapid-acting insulin analogues administered as a bolus at mealtimes. …”
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La longévité des nids, un paramètre essentiel pour la détermination de la taille des populations de grands singes : Cas de bonobos dans la Réserve de Faune de Lomako-Yokokala en Ré... by Valentin Omasombo Wotoko, Aurélien Besnard, Claude Miaud, Jean Malekani, Julien Punga

“…Le taux de création des nids est le nombre de nids créés par un individu de l’espèce étudiée par jour; il est caractéristique de l'espèce et varie avec les saisons. …”
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Apical periodontitis in inflammatory bowel disease: a meta-analysis at patient and tooth level by Giusy Rita Maria La Rosa, Alejandro Ismael Lorenzo-Pouso, Vito Carlo Alberto Caponio, Mariangela Valentina Puci, Mariangela Valentina Puci

“…A meta-analysis was performed to determine the pooled prevalence and risk of AP at individual and tooth level and the quality of evidence was assessed by the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE) approach. …”
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Multilateral Use of Dandelion in Folk Medicine of Central-Eastern Europe by Robert Gruszecki, Magdalena Walasek-Janusz, Gianluca Caruso, Robert Pokluda, Alessio Vincenzo Tallarita, Nadezhda Golubkina, Agnieszka Sękara

“…The mentioned preparations were prepared individually for particular ailments. Conclusions: The vast experience of rural communities in Central-Eastern Europe concerning the medicinal applications of common dandelion has developed through centuries. …”
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Validation of the REDS score in hospitalised patients who deteriorated and were admitted to the intensive care unit—a retrospective cohort study by Narani Sivayoham, Oliver Mason, Harriet O’Mara, Natasha Trenchard Turner, Katie Sysum, Georgina Wicks

“…Test characteristics at the cut-off points individually and in combination were noted.Results Of the 289 patients studied, 91 died. …”
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Impact of muscle fatigue on anticipatory postural adjustments during gait initiation by Jorge L. Storniolo, Jorge L. Storniolo, Veronica Farinelli, Roberto Esposti, Paolo Cavallari, Paolo Cavallari

“…., they displayed a reciprocal activation/inhibition pattern in the dorsal muscles, compatible with a trunk rotation.DiscussionThe “turning” strategy has been previously described in untrained individuals and in a toes-amputee mountain climber, who showed a “diving” approach to gait initiation when wearing his prosthetic shoes and switched to the “turning” approach when barefoot. …”
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Observed upper-ocean structure and seasonal production in the southern Kerguelen Plateau region, 1994-2021 by Man Liang, Annie Foppert, Annie Foppert, Karen J. Westwood, Karen J. Westwood, Sophie Bestley, Sophie Bestley

“…Nutrient drawdown is calculated based on mean concentrations in the mixed layer and WW layer, with drawdown values at individual stations reaching nearly 12 µM and 60 µM for nitrate and silicate, respectively, and a positive correlation between the two. …”
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Efficacy of Olmesartan/Amlodipine Single‐Pill Combination on 24‐h Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Monitoring in Non‐Responders to Valsartan or Candesartan Monot... by Woo‐Baek Chung, Sang‐Hyun Ihm, Yun‐Seok Choi, Ho‐Joong Youn

“…Isolated systolic hypertension (ISH) is the most prevalent form of hypertension in middle‐aged and elderly individuals. Patients aged over 55 years who did not achieve the target systolic blood pressure (SBP < 140 mmHg) with valsartan 80 mg or candesartan 8 mg for at least 4 weeks were included. …”
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When Technology Meets Anxiety:The Moderating Role of AI Usage in the Relationship Between Social Anxiety, Learning Adaptability, and Behavioral Problems Among Chinese Primary Schoo... by Ma G, Tian S, Song Y, Chen Y, Shi H, Li J

“…This highlights the need for educators to focus on improving students’ learning adaptability, judiciously incorporate AI technology, and consider individual differences, particularly mental health, to foster comprehensive and healthy student development.Keywords: social anxiety, learning adaptability, AI usage, behavioral problems, primary school students…”
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