Assessment of Learning Styles of First-year Medical Students’ using VARK 8.02 Model Questionnaire: A Cross-sectional Study by Senthil Ganesh P Kannappan, Ravichandran Doraisamy, Vijayakumar Jagadesan

“…To compare the learning styles of male and female students, Chi-square tests and paired sample t-tests were performed. Results: A total of 125 students participated in the present study. …”
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Integrative bioinformatic approach reveals novel melatonin-related biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease by Hua-xiong Zhang, Dilmurat Hamit, Qing Li, Xiao Hu, San-feng Li, Fu Xu, Ming-yuan Wang, Guo-qing Bao, Hong-yan Li

“…After intersecting two sets of DEGs and MRGs, we performed Mendelian randomization analysis to identify the MRGs causally related to AD. …”
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Inhibition of the mTOR Pathway Exerts Cardioprotective Effects Partly through Autophagy in CLP Rats by Wen Han, Hao Wang, Longxiang Su, Yun Long, Na Cui, Dawei Liu

“…Cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) or sham operation (SHAM) was performed in rats. After treatment, pathological changes were determined by H&E staining, cardiac functions by echocardiography, the distribution of microtubule-associated protein light chain 3 (LC-3) type II and hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (HIF-1a) by immunohistochemical staining, and autophagic vacuoles by transmission electron microscopy. …”
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A Muscle Physiology-Based Framework for Quantifying Training Load in Resistance Exercises by Frank Imbach, Stéphane Perrey, Thomas Brioche, Robin Candau

“…Methods: Following individual torque–velocity profiling, fifteen participants (11 healthy males, stature: 178.36 ± 3.95 cm, and body mass (BM): 77.48 ± 7.74 kg; 4 healthy females, stature: 169.25 ± 5.03 cm, and body mass: 60.62 ± 3.91 kg) performed isokinetic leg extension exercise sessions at low, moderate, and high intensities (LI, MI, and HI, respectively). …”
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Exploring the anticancer potential of extracts and compounds from the heartwood of Cotinus coggygria Scop. wild growing in Serbia by Ivana Pašić, Miroslav Novaković, Vele Tešević, Slobodan Milosavljević, Nina Petrović, Tatjana Stanojković, Ivana Z. Matić

“…Structure elucidation was performed using NMR spectroscopy. Cytotoxicity was evaluated using MTT assay. …”
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Extracellular matrix turnover in severe COVID-19 is reduced by corticosteroids by Janesh Pillay, Antine W. Flikweert, Matijs van Meurs, Marco J. Grootenboers, Simone van der Sar-van der Brugge, Peter H. J. van der Voort, Morten A. Karsdal, Jannie M. B. Sand, Diana J. Leeming, Janette K. Burgess, Jill Moser

“…Longitudinal analysis of ECM neo-epitope changes during ICU stay and their association with mortality was performed, along with an evaluation of the impact of DEX treatment on these markers. …”
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Structural, magnetic, and optical characteristics of undoped and chromium, iron, cobalt, copper, and zinc doped nickel oxide nanopowders by Farzaneh Asaldoust, Khosro Mabhouti, Akbar Jafari, Maryam Taleb-Abbasi

“…Additionally, numerical calculations utilizing the Kramers–Kronig relation were performed to assess the extinction coefficient (k) and refractive index (n) parameters from the reflectance data. …”
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Therapeutic efficacy and mechanism of artesunate for mouse model of polycystic ovary syndrome by WANG Xueling, WANG Xueling, ZHONG Peiling, ZHONG Peiling, ZHAO Zhipeng

“…The estrous cycle was observed, and HE staining was performed for pathological changes in the ovary and uterus. …”
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Anti-inflammatory Effects of Empagliflozin and Gemigliptin on LPS-Stimulated Macrophage via the IKK/NF-κB, MKK7/JNK, and JAK2/STAT1 Signalling Pathways by Nami Lee, Yu Jung Heo, Sung-E Choi, Ja Young Jeon, Seung Jin Han, Dae Jung Kim, Yup Kang, Kwan Woo Lee, Hae Jin Kim

“…We conducted quantitative RT-PCR (qRT-PCR) to determine the most effective anti-inflammatory doses without cytotoxicity. We performed ELISA and qRT-PCR for inflammatory cytokines and chemokines and flow cytometry for CD80, the M1 macrophage surface marker, to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects of empagliflozin and gemigliptin. …”
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Perfusion index as a predictor of successful PNS-guided supraclavicular block: A prospective study by Monika Gandhi, Khushboo Ranpise, Aseem Sharma, Manish Banjare

“…This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of PI and the PI ratio as reliable indicators of successful supraclavicular brachial plexus blocks, performed under the guidance of a peripheral nerve stimulator (PNS). …”
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Redox-Modulating Capacity and Effect of Ethyl Acetate Roots and Aerial Parts Extracts from <i>Geum urbanum</i> L. on the Phenotype Inhibition of the <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> L... by Lyudmila Dimitrova, Milka Mileva, Almira Georgieva, Elina Tzvetanova, Milena Popova, Vassya Bankova, Hristo Najdenski

“…This study aimed to investigate the redox-modulating capacity and effect of ethyl acetate (EtOAc) extracts from roots (EtOAcR) and aerial parts (EtOAcAP) of the Bulgarian plant on the phenotype inhibition of the <i>P. aeruginosa</i> Las/RhI quorum sensing (QS) system, which primarily determines drug resistance in pathogenic bacteria, including biofilm formation, motility, and pigment production. We performed QS assays to account for the effects of the two EtOAc extracts. …”
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Identifying a Serum Exosomal-Associated lncRNA/circRNA-miRNA-mRNA Network in Coronary Heart Disease by Jia Mao, Yufei Zhou, Licheng Lu, Ping Zhang, Runhua Ren, Yaqiong Wang, Jing Wang

“…Subsequently, a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was established to screen out on which hub genes enrichment analyses should be performed, and a ceRNA network (lncRNA/circRNA-miRNA-mRNA) was constructed to elucidate ceRNA axes in CHD. …”
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miRNA-541-5p regulates myocardial ischemia–reperfusion injury by targeting ferroptosis by ZhiYu Zhao, BoXia Li, DianWei Cheng, YuFang Leng

“…HiSeq 2000 sequencing performed differential expression analysis of miRNAs. qRT-PCR and Western blots assessed the expression levels of GPX-4, ACSL-4, HO-1, TFR-1 and TFR-2. …”
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Identification of cancer cell-intrinsic biomarkers associated with tumor progression and characterization of SFTA3 as a tumor suppressor in lung adenocarcinomas by Yu Zhao, Chengcheng Zhou, Ling Zuo, Haoming Yan, Yuhan Gu, Hong Liu, Guiping Yu, Xiaorong Zhou

“…Furthermore, a series of biological experiments, including cell viability assays, scratch wound healing assays, and colony formation assays, were conducted to demonstrate the tumor-suppressive effects of SFTA3. RNA sequencing was performed to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying the role of SFTA3 in lung cancer cells. …”
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The Anthelmintic Activity of <i>Nepeta racemosa</i> Lam. Against Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Sheep: Rosmarinic Acid Quantification and In Silico Tubulin-Binding Studies by Büşra Karpuz Ağören, Mahmut Sinan Erez, Esma Kozan, Aydın Dağyaran, Mevlüt Akdağ, Eduardo Sobarzo-Sánchez, Esra Küpeli Akkol

“…MeOH extract, <i>n</i>-hexane, dichloromethane (DCM), ethyl acetate (EtOAc), <i>n</i>-buthanol (<i>n</i>-BuOH) and aqueous (H₂O) subextracts, and quantify rosmarinic acid in the active extract by the HPLC method, and perform in silico molecular docking studies of rosmarinic acid to examine its binding interactions with tubulin. …”
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Thyroid cancer survival and prognostic factors in Yantai, China (2012–2022): a population-based study by Haiyun Liu, Shuxia Zhang, Xiaohui Liu, Qianqian Wang, Hongjie Zhang, Weihong Cui

“…Moreover, the Asian population consists of different ethnic groups that are not homogeneous. This study aimed to perform a population-based analysis of survival outcomes and prognostic factors in thyroid cancer patients. …”
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Triglyceride-glucose index: carotid intima-media thickness and cardiovascular risk in a European population by Chiara Pavanello, Massimiliano Ruscica, Sofia Castiglione, Giuliana Germana Mombelli, Antonia Alberti, Laura Calabresi, Cesare Riccardo Sirtori

“…Carotid ultrasonography was performed using echographic measurements of the far walls of the left and right common, internal carotids, and bifurcations. …”
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Effects of Walnut Protein Peptides on Promotion of White Adipose Tissue Browning and Prevention of Obesity by Yankun FU, Yuzheng CAI, Zhiqiang FENG, Siru CHEN, Tianlin WANG, Lianjun SONG, Tiange LI

“…Body weight, adipose tissue weight and blood lipid levels were monitored, and oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was performed. The morphological changes of inguinal WAT were observed, and the protein expression of key factors involved in WAT browning were detected. …”
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HEalth-Related Quality of Life-Intervention in Survivors of Breast and Other Cancers Experiencing Cancer-Related Fatigue and Associated Cognitive Symptoms Using TraditionAL Chinese... by Alexandre Chan PharmD, Daniella Chan BS, Ding Quan Ng BSPharm, Huang Fang Zheng MD, Quan Ming Tan MCM, Chia Jie Tan PhD, Jolene Hui Min Toh BS, Ning Yi Yap PhD, Yi Long Toh PhD, Yu Ke PhD, Edmund Chun Ann Wang BS, Queenie Pei Ni Lim BSocSc, Han Kiat Ho PhD, Lita Chew MMS, Tira J. Tan MBBS

“…Linear regression was performed to evaluate differences between groups at T2 and T3. …”
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Prevalence, management, and outcomes of haemorrhagic events in left ventricular assist device recipients by Laetitia Pourtau, Maxime Beneyto, Jean Porterie, Jerome Roncalli, Montse Massot, Caroline Biendel, Pauline Fournier, Romain Itier, Michel Galinier, Olivier Lairez, Clement Delmas

“…Invasive management was rarely performed. Conclusions Haemorrhagic events in LVAD recipients are frequent and associated with increased mortality. …”
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