Impact of COVID-19 on Utilization of Healthcare Services Among People Living with HIV (PLHIV): A Systematic Review by Enyinnaya Ukaegbu, Maulenkul Tilektes, Antonio Sarria-Santamera

“…However, the countries in the sub-Saharan African region showed a progressive service increase over the pandemic. There was a scarcity of research on the impact of COVID-19 on women populations living with HIV/AIDS. …”
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Mesenchymal stem cell and exosome-based therapy for liver diseases: can it overcome conventional therapeutic inconsistencies? by Zahid Hussain

“…Persistent activation of the fibrogenic response in cells leads to liver fibrosis which in turn progresses to cirrhosis and cancer. The dysregulation of the immune system generates reactive oxygen species which in turn induce necrosis of hepatocytes. …”
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Tocilizumab, an Exploratory Treatment for Severe COVID-19 Patients by Yong Wang, Yongfeng Chen, Xiangdong Zhou

“…The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may cause cytokine storm and respiratory illness such as pneumonia and progressive respiratory failure. Tocilizumab (TCZ), a monoclonal antibody that targets the interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor, was approved as an alternative treatment for severe COVID-19 patients despite limited real-world clinical data in China. …”
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France in the EU Economic System: The Peerless Second by O. V. Butorina

“…In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, French dirigisme is experiencing a resurgence of relevance.Nevertheless, France’s share of the EU’s overall GDP has been progressively declining, even as its demographic contribution to the Union has grown. …”
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The Effects of Nigella Sativa (Black Seed) in Rhinosinusitis Subjects: A Systematic Review by Muhamad Najmi Muhamad Najemudin, Nurul Asyiqin Yusof

“…Its primary complication is sinusitis which progresses to rhinosinusitis. Nigella Sativa known for its anti-inflammatory effects, has shown promising efficacy in treating rhinosinusitis. …”
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Elevation of Circulating miR-210 Participates in the Occurrence and Development of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Its Complications by Xi Chen, Feng Tian, Zhilian Sun, Guoqing Zeng, Ping Tang

“…Circulating miRNAs are acclaimed biomarkers to predict the occurrence and progression of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study is aimed at analyzing the correlation of circulating miR-210 level and obesity-associated T2DM and then investigating the underlying mechanism of circulating miR-210 in T2DM. …”
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Exploring the relationship between trunk flexibility and arterial stiffness measured by pulse wave velocity: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Iván Cavero-Redondo, Helder Fonseca, Iris Otero-Luis, Lucimere Bohn, Carla Geovanna Lever-Megina, Nerea Moreno-Herraiz, Alicia Saz-Lara

“…<h4>Background</h4>As individuals age, the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) increases, largely due to progressive stiffening of the arteries. This relationship underscores the critical need to monitor arterial stiffness as a predictor of CVD outcomes. …”
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Expression of cytokeratin 19 in prostatic adenocarcinoma: a systematic review by Sina Shahshenas, Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini, Hossein Yarmohammadi, Masood Soltanipur, Mohammadreza Jalali Nadoushan

“…Conclusion Available evidence indicates a correlation between CK-19 expression and PAC progression, with higher CK-19 levels associated with advanced stages and worse prognosis. …”
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Factors associated with chronic kidney disease knowledge and preventive practices: An analytical cross-sectional study among patients with hypertension at Amana Regional Referral H... by Joel Seme Ambikile, Shabani S Ngulupi, Agnes Fredrick Massae

“…Knowledge and lifestyle modifications are pivotal to the prevention and progression of CKD. In Tanzania, little is known regarding CKD knowledge and preventive practices among patients with hypertension. …”
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“Fall Guys”: The Impact of a Video Game on Convergent and Divergent Abilities by E.V. Gavrilova, E.A. Valueva, E.A. Shepeleva, G.I. Gaidukova

“…The battery of cognitive tests included a short-term memory assessment, the Eriksen Flanker Task, the SART task, a short version of J. Raven's Advanced Progressive Matrices, the Guilford Unusual Uses Test, and the Deary-Liewald Task. …”
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Exploring the mechanism of berberine treatment for atherosclerosis combined with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease based on bioinformatic and experimental study. by Shushu Wang, Kachun Lu, Liwen Lin, Gaijie Li, Yuxin Han, Zhichao Lin, Qingmin Chu, Kunsheng Wu, Peijian Liu, Guiting Zhou, Rui Peng, Chuanjin Luo

“…The findings suggest potential clinical benefits of BBR in reducing the progression of both AS and NAFLD, warranting further investigation.…”
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LINC02389/miR-7-5p Regulated Cisplatin Resistance of Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer via Promoting Oxidative Stress by Peng Ma, Wen Han, Cunying Meng, Xiaohong Tan, Pengfei Liu, Lei Dong

“…Our research firstly demonstrated that lncRNA LINC02389 acted as an oncogene to promote progression, oxidative stress, and cisplatin resistance through sponging miR-7-5p and may provide therapeutic targets for NSCLC.…”
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Prevalence of digestive diseases in patients with excessive body weight and obesity (<i>according to data of polyclinic department of versatile clinic</i>) by I. R. Popova

“…The obesity is modifiable risk factor and application of the respective measures of prophylaxis will promote decreased progression of digestive diseases.…”
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Validation of the Kidney Failure Risk Equation in the Colombian Population by C. Larrarte, J. Vesga, F. Ardila, A. Aldana, D. Perea, M. Sanabria

“…Chronic kidney disease prevention programs must identify patients at risk of early progression to provide better treatment and prolong kidney replacement therapy-free survival. …”
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Development of Corneal Astigmatism (CA) according to Axial Length/Corneal Radius (AL/CR) Ratio in a One-Year Follow-Up of Children in Beijing, China by Fenglei Wang, Lin Xiao, Xuxia Meng, Ling Wang, Dabo Wang

“…An increase in the AL/CR ratio is a risk factor for the progression of corneal astigmatism for school children.…”
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Practice patterns on the management of secondary hyperparathyroidism in the United States: Results from a modified Delphi panel. by David E Henner, Beatrice Drambarean, Teresa M Gerbeling, Jessica B Kendrick, William T Kendrick, Lisa Koester-Wiedemann, Thomas L Nickolas, Anjay Rastogi, Anis A Rauf, Brenda Dyson, Michael C Singer, Pooja Desai, Kathleen M Fox, Sunfa Cheng, William Goodman

“…There was unanimous agreement for vitamin D analogues as first-line options in patients not on dialysis with severe, progressive SHPT and unanimous preference for intravenous calcimimetic, etelcalcetide, in appropriate in-center dialysis patients. …”
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To Assess Caregiver Burden of Patients with Dementia: Its Sociodemographic and Clinical Correlates by Vijay Raghuwanshi, Pali Rastogi, Vijay Niranjan, Prashant Maravi, Virendra S. Pal

“…Dementia is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that refers to a disease process marked by progressive cognitive impairment in clear consciousness. …”
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Analysis of macular retinal thickness in polyarteritis nodosa using spectral domain optical coherence tomography by Che-Ning Yang, Chia-Ping Chen, Yi-Ting Hsieh

“…The RNFL was thinned by 1.22 μm per year of disease progression (95% confidence interval: 0.12, 2.32, p = 0.042). …”
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Optimization simulation of fracturing parameters under different soft/hard coal + surrounding rocks in Yuwu Mine by Shaowei HAO, Jingshuo ZHANG, Ruijie CHEN, Yafei JING

“…For the combination of hard roof and hard coal, the pumping rate should be greater than 12 m3/min. A cyclic progressive sand-carrying fluid technique (using “pre-liquid - carrying sand liquid”) should be employed to increase the fracturing range and length of propped fractures; the total liquid volume is greater than 1 400 m3, and the average sand ratio of the first and second times is about 8% and 12%, respectively; for the combination of soft roof and hard coal, selective perforation and fracturing of certain coal layers in the roof and floor is recommended, with an optimal pumping rate of around 10 m3/min. …”
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Concilier développement agricole et la préservation des biodiversités by Stéphane Sophie

“…Face à la nécessité d’augmenter la production alimentaire mondiale pour affronter les défis démographiques à l’horizon 2050, les recherches de fonciers agricoles ou de son intensification sont primordiales. Cependant cette progression ne doit pas se faire aux détriments des aires naturelles.Les interactions entre les dynamiques forestières et l’évolution des agrosystèmes dans le bassin caraïbéen sont originales. …”
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