What is the relationship between exposure to environmental pollutants and severe mental disorders? A systematic review on shared biological pathways by Pierluigi Catapano, Mario Luciano, Salvatore Cipolla, Daniela D'Amico, Alessandra Cirino, Maria Chiara Della Corte, Gaia Sampogna, Andrea Fiorillo

“…An extensive literature search was performed on PubMed, Scopus, and APA PsycInfo databases according to the PRISMA guidelines. …”
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qPRF: A system to accelerate population receptive field modeling by Sebastian Waz, Yalin Wang, Zhong-Lin Lu

“…To assess the quality of qPRF solutions, we compared our Strategy 1 solutions to those provided by Benson et al. (2018) who performed a similar four-parameter fit. Both hemispheres of the 181 subjects in the HCP dataset (a total of 10,753,572 vertices, each with a unique BOLD time series of 1800 frames) were analyzed by qPRF in 12.82 h on an ordinary CPU. …”
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Comparative effects of methamphetamine, cannabis, and polysubstance use on oral health by Osman Hasan Tahsin Kılıç, Duygu Kürklü Arpaçay, Onur Çağdaş Gezen, Zehra Nur Bayram, Aysel Başer

“…Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 26.0, applying t-tests, ANOVA, Chi-square tests, and Pearson correlation to evaluate group differences and relationships between variables. …”
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The Effects on Knee Swelling, Range of Motion and Pain using a Commercially Available Hot/Cold Contrast Device in a Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Setting by Kevin E Wilk, Robert E Mangine, James Tersakjs, Kimberly Hasselford

“…Typically, the intervention is performed by either the use of a hot and cold whirlpool or by applying hot and cold packs which can be very time consuming and labor intensive. …”
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Dietary Supplementation with Inulin Modulates the Gut Microbiota and Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Prediabetes by Xiaojing Wang, Tong Wang, Qian Zhang, Li Xu, Xinhua Xiao

“…Here, we aimed to evaluate whether dietary supplementation with inulin modulates gut microbiota structure in prediabetes, affecting glucose and lipid metabolism. Methods. We performed a prospective single-arm study. A total of 49 subjects with prediabetes (WHO 1999 criteria) were voluntarily enrolled. …”
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Evaluating Tech Neck: A Pilot Study Using a Self-Developed Questionnaire on Symptoms, Posture, and Preventive Measures by Brigitte Osser, Csongor Toth, Carmen Delia Nistor-Cseppento, Gyongyi Osser, Caius Calin Miuța, Iosif Ilia, Diana Carina Iovanovici, Cristina Aur, Laura Ioana Bondar

“…Increased symptom intensity was associated with reduced ability to perform daily activities (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Conclusions: The study highlights the significant role of ergonomic tools, posture awareness, and regular breaks in mitigating musculoskeletal symptoms. …”
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Molecular Detection of Antibiotic-Resistant Genes in Pseudomonas aeruginosa from Nonclinical Environment: Public Health Implications in Mthatha, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa by Mojisola Clara Hosu, Sandeep Vasaikar, Grace Emily Okuthe, Teke Apalata

“…Species identification was performed by autoSCAN-4 (Dade Behring Inc., IL). Molecular characterization of the isolates was confirmed using real-time polymerase chain reaction (rPCR) and selected isolates were further screened for the possibility of harboring antimicrobial resistance genes. …”
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Cancer-associated fibroblasts induce almonertinib resistance in non-small cell lung cancer by Guohao Wei, Yu Nie, Min Sun, Wenzheng Zhou, Huihui Zhao, Fangfang Chen, Chuandong Zhu

“…Differential gene expression analysis, along with GO and KEGG enrichment analyses, was performed to predict the potential mechanisms underlying resistance to third-generation EGFR-TKIs. …”
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Reconfigurable mmWave Planar Phased Array Featuring Wide Elevation and Full Azimuth Spatial Coverage for 5G Vehicular Application by Saiful Islam, Hanvit Kim, Tuyen Dinh Nguyen, Sunwoo Kim, Hyoungsuk Yoo

“…In each mode, the radiation performances is verified with and without the car model. …”
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Diagnostic Challenges in Uncommon Firearm Injury Cases: A Multidisciplinary Approach by Andrea Vittorio Maria Failla, Gabriele Licciardello, Giuseppe Cocimano, Lucio Di Mauro, Mario Chisari, Francesco Sessa, Monica Salerno, Massimiliano Esposito

“…<b>Methods</b>: A retrospective analysis of autopsy reports from the Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Catania, covering 2019–2023, included 348 judicial inspections and 378 autopsies performed as part of the institute’s overall activities. …”
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The relationship of teachers’ ideas about children’s participation with their support of children’s opinions and involvement in decision-making by Liudmila M. Ursulenko

“…The structural and dialectical model of the implementation of the participatory approach developed by us allows us to perform a meaningful analysis of the practices of implementing the principle of participation in preschool education, which is presented in the theoretical part of the study. …”
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SUCCESSFUL REGISTRATION OF DOMESTIC BIOANALOGUE OF BEVACIZUMAB – NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR EFFECTIVE TREA TMENT OF PATIENTS WITH NON-SQUAMOUS CELL NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER by S. V. Orlov, S. N. Fogt, M. S. Shustova

“…Based on CT scan assessment performed by an independent specialist, the overall response rate (ORR, partial response rate + complete response rate) defined as a primary endpoint was 42.59% (95% CI 30.33–55.83%) in "Avegra®" arm and 39.29% (95% CI 27.58–52.27%) in "Avastin®" arm, respectively. …”
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Structure-based identification of HNF4α agonists: Rosmarinic acid as a promising candidate for NAFLD treatment by Xi Chen, Xinqi Zhu, Gang Wu, Xiaobo Wang, Yu Zhang, Nan Jiang

“…Leveraging these insights, we performed a high-throughput virtual screening of 2131 natural compounds, using the binding modes of NCT and NFT as reference templates. …”
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Computer-Aided Supporting Models of Customized Crack Propagation Sensors for Analysis and Prototyping by Paulina Kurnyta-Mazurek, Rafał Wrąbel, Artur Kurnyta

“…The main advantage of the developed GUI is the capacity for personnel inexperienced in using the Abaqus environment to perform analysis. Some results of simulation tests carried out in both COMSOL Multiphysics as well as Abaqus software are delivered in this paper, using a predefined parametric sensor model. …”
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Characterization of a chitinase from Trichinella spiralis and its immunomodulatory effects on allergic airway inflammation in mice by Jia Xu, Ye Yao, Qisheng Zhuang, Zixuan Li, Min Zhang, Shouan Wang, Hongxin Hu, Jianbin Ye

“…The effects of rTs-chit were evaluated by assessing airway hyperresponsiveness and cytokine profiles in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and performing detailed histopathological and immunohistochemical analyses. …”
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Patterns of pharmacological treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation: an analysis from the prospective GLORIA-AF Registry Phase III by Bernadette Corica, Giulio Francesco Romiti, Giuseppe Boriani, Brian Olshansky, Tze-Fan Chao, Menno V. Huisman, Marco Proietti, Gregory Y. H. Lip, on behalf of the GLORIA-AF Investigators

“…Methods Based on data from the prospective global GLORIA-AF Registry Phase III (recruiting patients with AF and CHA2DS2-VASc score ≥ 1), we performed a latent class analysis to identify treatment patterns based on 14 drug classes including cardiovascular (CV) and non-CV drugs. …”
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Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Resistance Exercise Prescription on Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in Overweight and Obese Adults by SUN Yuxin, GUO Xiaoyuan, CHEN Shi, PAN Hui, ZHU Huijuan

“…The literature was screened by 2 researchers according to inclusion and exclusion criteria and relevant data were extracted.Meta-analysis of included literature was performed using RevMan 5.3 software, and publication bias was assessed using funnel plots.ResultsA total of 17 papers and 700 study subjects were included, with 351 cases in the test group, and 349 cases in the control group.Meta-analysis results showed that compared with the control group, the glycosylated hemoglobin of the test group with resistance exercise[SMD (95% CI) =-0.30(-0.53--0.07), P=0.010], fasting blood glucose[SMD (95% CI)=-0.58(-0.90--0.26), P < 0.001], insulin resistance index[SMD (95% CI) =-0.90 (-1.42--0.38), P < 0.001], and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)[SMD (95% CI) =-0.28 (-0.53--0.04), P=0.020] levels were reduced.Subgroup analysis showed that the glucose metabolism levels of the test group with only resistance exercise and a combination of resistance-anaerobic exercise were significantly lower than those of the control group(both P < 0.05).The heterogeneity of the effect of resistance exercise on glucose metabolism in Asian populations(I2=57%) was smaller than that in Caucasion(I2=76%) and other populations(I2=94%), and the level of decrease in glucose metabolism indexes was significant[SMD(95% CI)=-1.15(-1.73--0.57), P < 0.001].ConclusionResistance exercise can significantly reduce the level of glycolipid metabolism indexes in overweight or obese people.…”
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DEmiRNA-mRNA regulatory network reveals miR‐122-5p as a regulatory factor of arginine metabolism in necrotizing enterocolitis by Zhili Ding, Ting Guo, Qiang Tang, Yaqiang Hong, Zhibao Lv, Li Lu, Wenjun Zhuang

“…The DEmiRNA-mRNA regulatory network was constructed and the bioinformatics analysis was performed to identify the target mRNAs and potential roles of the DEmiRNAs. …”
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Patellofemoral Joint Loading During Bodyweight One-Legged and Two-Legged BOSU and Floor Squats by Rafael Escamilla, Naiquan Zheng, Toran D. MacLeod, Rodney Imamura, Kevin E Wilk, Shangcheng Wang, Robert Asuncion, Irwin S. Thompson, Arnel L. Aguinaldo, Glenn S Fleisig

“… # Methods Sixteen healthy participants performed one-legged and two-legged BOSU and floor squats. …”
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Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries and Their Effects on Perioperative Parameters and Mortality of Children with Tetralogy of Fallot: A Case-control Study by Mohammadreza Edraki, Amir Naghshzan, Hamid Amoozgar, Kambiz Keshavarz, Nima Mehdizadegan, Hamid Mohammadi

“…A comparative analysis, encompassing hospital and surgical data, such as the presence of MAPCA, blood transfusion volume, intubation time, ICU stay, and mortality rates during and post-surgery, was performed among the aforementioned groups. The Chi square, Mann-Whitney, and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to analyze the data.Results: 59 patients were enrolled, with a mean age of 27.98±24.19 months. …”
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