Validation of the role of apolipoproteins in coronary artery disease patients with impaired kidney function for prognosis: a prospective cohort study in China by Zixiang Ye, Enmin Xie, Zhangyu Lin, Chenxi Song, Rui zhang, Haoyu Wang, Yongbao Zhang, Kefei Dou

“…ROC curve analyses indicated comparable predictive performances to traditional risk factors like LDL cholesterol. …”
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Identifying joint association between body fat distribution with high blood pressure among 7 ∼ 17 years using the BKMR model: findings from a cross-sectional study in China by Manman Chen, Xijie Wang, Yanhui Li, Di Gao, Ying Ma, Tao Ma, Yi Zhang, Li Chen, Jieyu Liu, Qi Ma, Mengjie Cui, Xinxin Wang, Tongjun Guo, Wen Yuan, Yanhui Dong, Jun Ma

“…Additionally, stratified analyses were performed by sexes and overweight/non overweight groups. …”
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Vibration Energy Color Doppler Imaging (VECDI) in Evaluating the Effect of Screw Fixation on Sacroiliac Joint Stiffness: A Prospective Pilot Study by Caleb Gottlich, Thomas Githens, Alex Drusch, Neil Jain, Cyrus Caroom, Phillip S. Sizer

“…Subjects were placed into a side-lying position on top of a shaker apparatus that transmitted vibration energy to the pelvic ring while color Doppler images were taken from the bilateral posterior SIJ. One investigator performed SIJ measurements on healthy subjects to establish reliability and then evaluated post SIJ fixation stiffness in experimental subjects at four-weeks (T1) and eight-weeks (T2). …”
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Genetic profiling of extended-spectrum β-Lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 from clinical samples among diarrheal patients in Shashemene, Ethiopia by Shimelis Teshome Ayalneh, Biruk Yeshitela Beshah, Yeonji Jeon, Ashenafi Alemu Wami, Seifegebriel Teshome, Solomon Gebreselassie, Se Eun Park, Mekonnen Teferi, Woldaregay Erku Abegaz

“…Isolates that tested positive for ESBL and carbapenemase production were further analyzed, targeting five genes (bla NDM, bla KPC, bla CTX−M, bla TEM, and bla SHV) associated with ESBL and carbapenemase production. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 27.0, employing logistic regression and descriptive statistics. …”
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Prevalence and related factors of compassion fatigue among registered nurses and nursing students during the internship: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Lijuan Yi, Suwen Hu, Mengqi Liao, Liang Cheng, Yi Liu, Xu Tian, Maria F. Jiménez-Herrera

“…Independent study selection, quality assessment, and data extraction were performed. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality tool was used for critical appraisal of study quality. …”
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Comparison of ultrasonographic features between two types of hepatic echinococcosis and hepatoblastoma in children by Yi Tao, Hanqing Kong, Jiawu Li, Zhizhi Tan, Jun Wang, Yan Luo

“…Hepatoblastoma exhibited richer color Doppler signals (94.4%, 34/36) compared to hepatic CE and AE (P < 0.05). CEUS was performed on two hepatic echinococcosis and nine hepatoblastoma lesions. …”
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αAsarone alleviates neuronal injury by facilitating autophagy via miR-499-5p/PDCD4/ATG5 signaling pathway in ischemia stroke by Yonghuan Yan, Linfang Wu, Lu Wang, Dandan Wang, Mengting Huang, Jinyong Peng, Jinyong Peng, Yingying Huang, Yingying Huang, Yingying Huang

“…To further clarify the protective effect of αAsarone in vivo, TTC staining, neurological function score, H&E staining, Nissl staining, Laser speckle contrast imaging, transmission electron microscopy, immunofluorescence colocalization, WB and RT-qPCR were performed in the MCAO mice.ResultsαAsarone was observed to inhibit the apoptosis of neuronal cells, and enhance autophagy. …”
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Integrated physiological and transcriptomic analysis uncovers the mechanism of moderate nitrogen application on promoting the growth and (-)-borneol accumulation of Blumea balsamif... by Yuan Yuan, Wei-Jie Tang, Wei-Jie Tang, Jia-Yuan Cao, Ke Zhong, Ke Zhong, Ze-Jun Mo, Ying Zhou, Yu-Xin Pang, Yu-Xin Pang

“…Physiological and biochemical assessments were performed to evaluate the growth and metabolic responses of the plants under these varying N conditions. …”
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Proposal and Strategy for Nursing-Led Research: Protocol for an Unfunded Clinical Trial by Leticia Carmen Simón-López, Ismael Ortuño-Soriano, Raquel Luengo-González, Paloma Posada-Moreno, Ignacio Zaragoza-García, Rubén Sánchez-Gómez

“…Our trial consisted of different methods of vein cannulation, which was performed in the ongoing commercial trial. Thus, the entire development of our low-interventional clinical trial was conducted without interfering at any point with the parallel commercial clinical trial. …”
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Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid as an Antimicrobial Agent in Orthopedics—An In Vitro Study About the Race for Surface by Christopher Spiegel, Burak Ünalan, Andreas Kaserbacher, Rohit Arora, Débora C. Coraça-Huber

“…After establishing the co-culture, cell culture and biofilm, we performed colony-forming unit counting and cell counting to examine cell survivability. …”
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Therapeutic effectiveness of three commercial anthelmintics against strongylids in buffalo calves (Bubalus bubalis) by David Uzcátegui, Víctor Gutiérrez, María Rodríguez, Andrea González, Alfredo Sánchez

“…A coprological diagnosis was performed prior to treatment and at 14 (A), 21 (B) and 28 (C) days after treatment. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients Undergoing Coronary Stent Implantation: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis by Yi Xu, Yimin Shen, Delong Chen, Pengfei Zhao, Jun Jiang

“…This Bayesian network meta-analysis was performed with the random-effects model. Results. Twenty-four RCTs (n = 81339) were included. …”
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Molecular and Transmission Characteristics of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Strains Among College Students in Beijing, China by Cao X, Li X, Song Z, He P, Zhang R, Teng C, Sun Q, Wang X, Zhao B, Zhang Z, Zhao Y

“…Socio-demographic and clinical data were collected, and whole-genome sequencing was performed on culture-positive isolates. Isolates with a genetic distance of less than 12 SNPs were grouped into the same genomic cluster. …”
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Impact of early arterial-phase multidetector CT in blunt spleen injury: a clinical outcomes-oriented study by Yu-Hao Wang, Yu-Tung Wu, Huan-Wu Chen, Yu-San Tee, Chih-Yuan Fu, Chien-Hung Liao, Chi-Tung Cheng, Chi-Hsun Hsieh

“…Patients were divided based on the CT phase performed: portal vein phase only or add-on arterial phase. …”
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Comparison of Robot-Assisted, Laparoscopic, and Open Radical Prostatectomy Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis from KSER Update Series by Do Kyung Kim, Young Joon Moon, Doo Yong Chung, Hae Do Jung, Seung Hyun Jeon, Seok Ho Kang, Sunghyun Paick, Joo Yong Lee

“…<i>Materials and Methods:</i> A comprehensive literature search was performed in Pubmed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane library for papers published before May 2021. …”
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Direct effectiveness of adding local hyperthermia to the scheme of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer by S. A. Ivanov, L. O. Petrov, D. V. Erygin, I. A. Gulidov, A. A. Karpov

“…After the end of neoadjuvant therapy after 8–10 weeks, a comprehensive examination was again performed to assess the response of the tumor and a decision was made to conduct surgical treatment. …”
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Predicting Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis in Young Onset Breast Cancer: A Clinical-Radiomics Nomogram Based on DCE-MRI by Dong X, Meng J, Xing J, Jia S, Li X, Wu S

“…Precisely forecasting axillary lymph node metastasis (ALNM) is essential for customizing treatment plans and enhancing patient results.Objective: This research sought to create and verify a clinical-radiomics nomogram that combines radiomic features from Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (DCE-MRI) with standard clinical predictors to improve the accuracy of predicting ALNM in young breast cancer patients.Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis at one facility, involving the creation and validation of a nomogram in two stages.At first, a medical model was developed utilizing conventional indicators like tumor dimensions, molecular classifications, multifocal presence, and MRI-determined ALN status.A more detailed clinical-radiomics model was subsequently developed by integrating radiomic characteristics derived from DCE-MRI images.These models were created using logistic regression analyses on a training dataset, and their effectiveness was assessed by measuring the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) in a separate validation dataset.Results: The clinical-radiomics nomogram surpassed the clinical-only model, recording an AUC of 0.892 in the training dataset and 0.877 in the validation dataset.Significant predictors included MRI-reported ALN status and select radiomic features, which markedly enhanced the model’s predictive capacity.Conclusion: Integrating radiomic features with clinical predictors in a nomogram significantly improves ALNM prediction in young onset breast cancer, providing a valuable tool for personalized treatment planning. …”
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Hypothermia during Surgical Treatment of Type A Aortic Dissection: A 16 Years’ Experience by Francesco Macrina, Maria Cristina Acconcia, Luigi Tritapepe, Mizar D’abramo, Wael Saade, Alessandra Capelli, Fabio Miraldi

“…We found a similar trend in other fields of investigations, so we can conclude that circulatory arrest performed at temperature ≥24°C nasopharyngeal temperature associated with ACP is a safe strategy for aortic surgery for AAD.…”
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Incidence and predictors of seizure-related injuries among epileptic patients undergoing follow-up treatment at public hospitals in Central Ethiopia by Selamawit Wondale Begizew, Bethelhem Birhanu Muluneh, Taye Mezgebu Ashine, Asnakech Zekiwos Heliso, Getachew Ossabo Babore, Elias Ezo Ereta, Sentayehu Admasu Saliya, Awoke Girma Hailu, Elias Nigusu Abdisa

“…Univariate analysis, multivariate, and regression analysis were performed to identify potential associations between variables and seizure-related injuries. …”
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Surgical Injury and Ischemia Prime the Adipose Stromal Vascular Fraction and Increase Angiogenic Capacity in a Mouse Limb Ischemia Model by Satoko Kishimoto, Ken-ichi Inoue, Ryoichi Sohma, Shigeru Toyoda, Masashi Sakuma, Teruo Inoue, Ken-ichiro Yoshida

“…Gene expression levels of the primed SVFs were measured via microarray and pathway analyses which were performed for differentially expressed genes. Changes in cellular compositions of primed SVFs were analyzed by flow cytometry. …”
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