Predicting abatacept retention using machine learning by Rieke Alten, Claire Behar, Pierre Merckaert, Ebenezer Afari, Virginie Vannier-Moreau, Anael Ohayon, Sean E. Connolly, Aurélie Najm, Pierre-Antoine Juge, Gengyuan Liu, Angshu Rai, Yedid Elbez, Karissa Lozenski

“…Findings are consistent with previous observations and help validate the machine learning approach for predictive modelling in RA treatment, and may help inform clinical decision making. …”
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Exploring Health Educational Interventions for Children With Congenital Heart Disease: Scoping Review by Neda Barbazi, Ji Youn Shin, Gurumurthy Hiremath, Carlye Anne Lauff

“…ResultsThe review identified 11 studies: 9 randomized controlled trials and 2 observational studies. These used 6 educational strategies: 3D patient-specific models (n=3), habit formation interventions (n=2), empowerment-based health education programs (n=2), rehabilitation interventions (n=2), web-based portals (n=1), and videotape presentations (n=1). …”
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The regulatory role of cystatin C in autophagy and neurodegeneration by T. A. Korolenko, A. B. Shintyapina, A. B. Pupyshev, A. A. Akopyan, G. S. Russkikh, M. A. Dikovskaya, V. A. Vavilin, E. L Zavjalov, M. A. Tikhonova, T. G. Amstislavskaya

“…In our study on humans, a higher concentration of cystatin C was noted in cerebrospinal fluid than in serum; much lower concentrations were observed in other biological fluids (intraocular fluid, bile, and sweat). …”
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Study results of the stress-strain states of the crown parts of molars restored with composite, ceramic and zirconium onlays by Y.A. Sardykov, M.H. Kryshchuk, O.O. Fastovets, R.Y. Matvieienko

“…The maximum stress was observed in the model with a composite onlay in the local area of the surface of the force load in the cement layer. …”
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The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on sleep duration and mental health among middle school students: a 3-year cross-sectional survey by Kai-yun Dou, Ru-bao Dong, Chun-long Gan

“…The COVID-19 pandemic and its control measures have had a severe and long-term negative impact on both SD and MH in middle school students, with differences observed between genders and academic levels. The greater the severity of the pandemic and the stricter the control measures, the more significant the negative impact on SD and MH etc.…”
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Evaluating and Enhancing Japanese Large Language Models for Genetic Counseling Support: Comparative Study of Domain Adaptation and the Development of an Expert-Evaluated Dataset by Takuya Fukushima, Masae Manabe, Shuntaro Yada, Shoko Wakamiya, Akiko Yoshida, Yusaku Urakawa, Akiko Maeda, Shigeyuki Kan, Masayo Takahashi, Eiji Aramaki

“…However, the ethical issues observed in JGCLLM responses underscore the critical need for ongoing refinement and thorough ethical evaluation before these systems can be implemented in health care settings.…”
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Duration of gargling and rinsing among frequent mouthwash users: a cross-sectional study by Eric P F Chow, Jane S Hocking, Catriona Bradshaw, Christopher Fairley, Kate Maddaford, Rebecca Wigan, Sabrina Trumpour, Tiffany Renee Phillips

“…Objective To examine the rinsing and gargling mouthwash practices among frequent mouthwash users to determine if there are differences in use between gender, sexual orientation and sex work status.Design Cross-sectional study.Setting Data obtained from patients attending a sexual health centre located in Melbourne, Australia.Participants 200 frequent mouthwash users (four or more times per week), 50 for each of the following patient groups: men who have sex with men (MSM), female sex workers (FSW), females who are not sex workers and men who have sex with women only (MSW). Participants were observed and audio recorded using mouthwash.Primary and secondary outcome measures Descriptive analyses were conducted to calculate the median age, time rinsing and gargling, amount of mouthwash used and proportion of participants who rinsed, gargled or both, as determined from the audio files. …”
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Effect and Safety of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Recovery of Upper Limb Motor Function in Subacute Ischemic Stroke Patients: A Randomized Pilot Study by Dandong Wu, Jingxi Ma, Liping Zhang, Sanrong Wang, Botao Tan, Gongwei Jia

“…At the same time, any adverse effects were observed during the procedure. Outcomes were assessed by a blind evaluator. …”
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How long does it take to start minimal enteral feeding in preterm Neonates admitted to NICUs in Southern Oromia, Ethiopia? by Anteneh Fikrie, Terefu Yambo, Alo Edin, Miesa Gelchu, Dejene Hailu, Mark Spigt

“…Furthermore, neonates with sepsis (AHR: 1.76, CI: 1.36, 2.28) and hypothermia (AHR: 1.51, CI: 1.19, 1.93) had delayed TF initiation. Conclusion We observed a significant low rate of early TF initiation and higher death rate of preterm newborn in our study as compared to the global. …”
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Pengaruh Pemberian Diet Tinggi Minyak Sawit terhadap Kadar Trigliserida Darah pada Tikus Wistar by Aufa Azri Dany, Susila Sastri, Eliza Anas

“…After four weeks treatment, tryglicerides level were observed. The results showed that administration of dietary high palm oil effect  on  the  increase  of  blood  trygliceride  levels.  …”
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Comprehensive Evaluation and Error-Component Analysis of Four Satellite-Based Precipitation Estimates against Gauged Rainfall over Mainland China by Guanghua Wei, Haishen Lü, Wade T. Crow, Yonghua Zhu, Jianbin Su, Li Ren

“…Moreover, the satellite-based precipitation estimates agree better with gauge observations over humid regions than over semi-humid, semi-arid, and arid regions. (2) All the statistical indicators show that CDR has the worst performance, whereas BLD is the best precipitation product. …”
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Farmer perception of impacts of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith) and transferability of its management practices in Uganda by Andrew Kalyebi, Michael H. Otim, Tom Walsh, Wee Tek Tay

“…Pheromones and biological control methods to manage FAW were not reported, although a farmer in Kamuli district reportedly observed weaver birds (Ploceus spp.) predating on the FAW in maize. …”
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Does Sex Matter in Obesity-Induced Periodontal Inflammation in the SS^LepR Mutant Rats? by Abdulmohsin Alhashim, Kim Capehart, Jocelyn Tang, Karim M. Saad, Rafik Abdelsayed, Marion A. Cooley, Jan M. Williams, Ahmed A. Elmarakby

“…Sex differences in body weight and plasma hemoglobin A1c were only observed in obese SS^LepR mutant rats, with males having significantly greater body weight and hemoglobin A1c vs. females. …”
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Bacterial etiologies, antimicrobial susceptibility profiles and associated factors among patients with otitis media referred to Nekemte Public Health Research and Referral Laborato... by Endalu Tesfaye Guteta, Fedasan Alemu Abdi, Seifu Gizaw Feyisa, Betrearon Sileshi Kinfu, Tadese Bekele Tafesse

“…A significant association was observed with purulent ear discharge, chronic otitis media, and passive or active smoking. …”
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Nutritional Innovation Using Green Seaweed (Ulva sp.) and Garlic Powder Extracts for White‐Leg Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) Challenged by Vibrio harveyi by Nashwa Abdel‐Razek, Riad H. Khalil, Abeer A. M. Afifi, Afrah F. Alkhuriji, Dina M. Metwally

“…Significant increases were observed in total haemocyte count, phagocytosis and phagocytic index of all treatments compared with the control group. …”
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Comparing the corneal temperature of dry eyes with that of normal eyes via high-resolution infrared thermography by Chunbo Wu, Yuanshen Huang, Banglian Xu, Baicheng Li, Songlin Zhuang, Guofan Cao, Yan Hu, Zhensheng Gu

“…Except for the initial CCT (p = 0.549), significant differences are observed in the 10s-CCT (p = 0.034) and the change in CCT within 10 s (p < 0.001) between the two groups. …”
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Effectiveness and safety of metformin in 51 675 patients with type 2 diabetes and different levels of renal function: a cohort study from the Swedish National Diabetes Register by Katarina Eeg-Olofsson, Soffia Gudbjörnsdottir, Ann-Marie Svensson, Björn Eliasson, Linus Schioler, Björn Zethelius, Nils Ekström, Jan Cederholm, Junmei Miao Jonasson

“…Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of metformin use in clinical practice in a large sample of pharmacologically treated patients with type 2 diabetes and different levels of renal function.Design Observational study between July 2004 and December 2010, mean follow-up 3.9 years.Setting Hospital outpatient clinics and primary care in Sweden.Participants 51 675 men and women with type 2 diabetes, registered in the Swedish National Diabetes Register, and on continuous glucose-lowering treatment with oral hypoglycaemic agents (OHAs) or insulin.Main outcome measures Risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD), all-cause mortality and acidosis/serious infection, associated with each treatment regimens, were analysed in all patients and in subgroups with different estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) intervals. …”
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Ultrasonic Assisted Environmentally Friendly Extraction of Natural Dyes From Beta vulgaris for the Coloration of Silk Fabric Using Different Mordants by Rony Mia, Tafsir Uddin, A. Z. M. Mofasser, Nadim Ibn Sayed, Al Mojnun Shamim, Sanjida Islam, Khandaker Akil Mahadi Ohi, Moonis Ali Khan, Burhan Uddin Banna

“…For the characterization of the extracted dye, undyed, dyed, and mordanted silk fabric, infrared spectroscopy was performed. To observe the interaction of extracted dye and silk fabric, scanning electron microscopy was also accomplished. …”
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Different lysine-to-methionine ratios in a low-protein diet affect the microbiome and metabolome, influencing the jejunal barrier function in Tibetan sheep by Fengshuo Zhang, Zhenling Wu, Yu Zhang, Quyangangmao Su, Kaina Zhu, Xuan Chen, Shengzhen Hou, Linsheng Gui

“…A lower concentration of Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) was observed in the LP-H group (p < 0.05). The activities of α-amylase, chymotrypsin, and lipase were higher in the LP-L group compared to the LP-H group (p < 0.05). …”
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) in seminal plasma of buffalo bulls possess spermatozoa specific fertility associated proteins and enzymes by Rakesh Kumar, Mir Ahmad, Bala Subramaniam, Ankit Pal, Aditya Patel, Shiva Shiva, Vitika Chauhan, Seema Karanwal, Mukesh Bhakat, Tirtha K. Datta

“…Uptake of EV-associated fertility proteins by spermatozoa was assessed. We observed that protein cargo was successfully assimilated with sperm. …”
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