Association of triglyceride-glucose-related indices with adverse clinical outcomes in individuals with normal body mass index by Jiejie Xie, Xiong Pei, Shixuan Zhu, Wei Jiang, Hong Tang, Dongbo Wu, Yan Xie

“…Background and aimsThe triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index serves as a reliable indicator of insulin resistance and metabolic risk factors. Most research has focused on obese individuals, with limited exploration in those with a normal body mass index (BMI).MethodThis study analyzed 4,440 adults with normal BMI from NHANES 2003–2018. …”
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The Effectiveness of a Topical Rosehip Oil Treatment on Facial Skin Characteristics: A Pilot Study on Wrinkles, UV Spots Reduction, Erythema Mitigation, and Age-Related Signs by Diana Patricia Oargă (Porumb), Mihaiela Cornea-Cipcigan, Silvia Amalia Nemeș, Mirela Irina Cordea

“…Porphyrin levels, often correlated with bacterial activity, decreased in most subjects, hinting at an additional antimicrobial or microbiome-modulatory property. …”
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Association of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus within the Punjabi Population: A Case-control Study by Jaswant Kaur, Sahiba Kukreja, Mandeep Kaur, Jaskiran Kaur

“…Results: In the present study, cases had significantly higher mean age (47.05±8.76 vs. 37.70±7.19 years, p<0.001) and had higher Body Mass Index (BMI) (27.7±5.8 vs. 21.8±1.6, p<0.001) than controls. Most participants in both groups were aged 41-50. …”
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Comparative analysis of extraperitoneal versus transabdominal cesarean sections: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and systematic review by Mengmeng Jia, Guangquan Ji, Ruifang Wang, Zhen Yan, Wei Niu, Jian Chen, Juanjuan Yu

“…Approach and techniques We conducted an extensive literature search, pulling up the most recent findings from reputable sources like the Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMBASE, Google Scholar, and Web of Science, all the way up to October 2024. …”
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Development of lactation and breast/chestfeeding adverse event terminology (LaBAET) through a Delphi consensus approach by Katarzyna M. Maksym, Kinga Kalita-Kurzyńska, Diane Spatz, Melinda Boss, Maria Carmen Collado, Anna Gonciarz-Dytman, Bei Han, Asma Khalil, Joanna Kozakiewicz, Ernest Kuchar, Karolina Morze, Rebecca Powell, Natalie Shenker, Sławomir Wątroba, Anna L. David, Aleksandra Wesołowska

“…Abstract Background Most women who give birth will initiate lactation and breast/chestfeeding, with up to 40% of infants globally receiving human milk exclusively for the first 6 months of life. …”
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Bioinformatics and systems biology to identify underlying common pathogenesis of diabetic kidney disease and stenosis of arteriovenous fistula by Mengru Fu, Fei Liu, Chengfa Ren, Qian Wu, Jun Xiao, Ying Wang, Yan Zeng, YuJuan Yang, Yan Yan

“…Specific knockdown of six predicted upstream miRNAs of HPGD resulted in a significant increase in HPGD expression, with the hsa-miR-486-5p knockdown group showing the most pronounced effect. Overexpression of HPGD inhibited the proliferation of VSMCs and the release of inflammatory factors under high-glucose culture conditions. …”
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Comparative Effectiveness of Early and Delayed Surgical Interventions in Patients with Acute Adhesive Intestinal Obstruction: A Multicenter Controlled Randomized Trial Prospective... by B. V. Sigua, A. E. Demko, S. V. Petrov, P. A. Kotkov, I. A. Soloviev, A. V. Vovk, A. V. Osipov, V. I. Serdyuk, D. A. Chernyshev, M. A. Protchenkov, I. I. Gubkov, M. G. Zaitsev, S. Yu. Puzanov, A. A. Kozobin, O. V. Babkov, A. V. Glebova, D. S. Sakhno, D. V. Gurzhiy, V. P. Zemlyanoy

“…Acute adhesive intestinal obstruction (AAIO) is one of the most common pathological conditions, making a significant contribution to the spectrum of urgent surgical diseases. …”
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Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist use prior to spinal surgery results in reduced postoperative length of stay: A propensity-score matched analysis by Samuel N. Goldman, BS, Kyle Mani, BE, Thomas Scharfenberger, BS, Emily Kleinbart, BA, Aaron T. Hui, BS, Rafael De la Garza Ramos, MD, Mitchell S. Fourman, MD, MPhil, Ananth S. Eleswarapu, MD

“…Results: The final matched cohort included 1385 patients (GLP-1 RA: n = 277; control: n = 1,108), with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion being the most common procedure (n = 333, 24%). The GLP-1 RA cohort was predominantly female (n = 172, 62.1%), with a mean age of 61.4 years and mean BMI of 33.8 kg/m². …”
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Territorially Stratified Modeling for Sustainable Management of Free-Roaming Cat Populations in Spain: A National Approach to Urban and Rural Environmental Planning by Octavio P. Luzardo, Ruth Manzanares-Fernández, José Ramón Becerra-Carollo, María del Mar Travieso-Aja

“…In contrast, a differentiated sterilization strategy aligned with territorial reproductive intensity (50% in most areas, 60–70% in high-pressure zones) achieves population stabilization by 2030 at approximately 1.5 million cats, followed by a gradual long-term decline. …”
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EFFICACY AND TOLERABILITY OF NEBIVOLOL COMPARED WITH OTHER ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS: A META-ANALYSIS by L. M. Van Bortel, Francesco Fici, Flavio Mascagni

“…Aim: Lowering BP to normal levels without quality of life deterioration is the most important means of reducing cardiovascular risk. …”
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Assessing the latest advances in bone marrow stem cell therapy for Avascular Necrosis hip: A comprehensive systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of randomized contr... by Robin Novriansyah, Tanti Ajoe Kesoema, Kevin Christian Tjandra, I Nyoman Sebastian Sudiasa, Shakira Amirah, Imke Maria Del Rosario Puling, Prudence Lucianus, Revina Maharani, Danendra Rakha Putra Respati, Laksmana Adi Krista Nugraha, Ismail Hadisoebroto Dilogo

“…This study aims to evaluate the efficacy, side effects, treatment failure rate, most effective treatment stage of AVN hip, and application technique to treat AVN hip.…”
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Acclimatization response to a short-term heat wave during summer in lactating Brown Swiss and Holstein Friesian cows by Aristide Maggiolino, Lucrezia Forte, Alessandra Aloia, Umberto Bernabucci, Erminio Trevisi, Cristina Lecchi, Fabrizio Ceciliani, Geoffrey E. Dahl, Pasquale De Palo

“…Regarding productivity, Brown Swiss cows maintained stable milk yield (MY) from D1 to D4, whereas Holsteins showed a progressive MY decline throughout the heat wave (p &lt; 0.01). Most blood parameters showed no significant breed differences (p &gt; 0.05), but heat shock protein 70, a key regulator of thermal adaptation, exhibited an increasing trend in both breeds (p &lt; 0.01), appearing earlier than other physiological indicators of heat stress.ConclusionThis study, conducted under identical conditions, highlights distinct breed-specific responses to short-term heat stress. …”
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Learning from practice - A rapid review of climate resilient and low carbon health systems - Case studies in six western pacific countries by Patricia Nayna Schwerdtle, Elise Moo, Crystal Pae, Enkhtsetseg Shinee, Johannah Wegerdt, Akeem Ali, Meelan Thondoo, Kathryn Bowen

“…While we identified numerous co-benefits and emerging considerations for community engagement, the scarcity of cost-benefit analyses limits the ability to determine the most cost-effective investments. A rapid transition from fragmented mitigation efforts to comprehensive, system-wide strategies for resilience and decarbonization is essential to drive transformative change in the health sector.…”
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Chronic cerebral hypoperfusion induces venous dysfunction via EPAS1 regulation in mice by Vanessa Kristina Wazny, Aparna Mahadevan, Nhi Nguyen, Hannah Wee, Ashwati Vipin, Tammy Lam, Kai Yi Tay, Jia-Xiang See, Gurveen Sandhu, Yi Jin Leow, Giuseppe D’Agostino, Martin Graf, Aravind Sivakumar, Sichen Lin, Nguyen Cao Thien Phuc, James Xiao Yuan Chen, Sarah R. Langley, Lay Teng Ang, Kyle M. Loh, Nagaendran Kandiah, George J. Augustine, Christine Cheung

“…Abstract Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia. Yet, the mechanisms by which cerebrovascular damage progresses are insufficiently understood. …”
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Remapping Body Representation Using Virtual Reality in Chronic Neuropathic Pain: Systematic Review by Maria Grazia Maggio, Mirjam Bonanno, Andrea Calderone, Amelia Rizzo, Nebahat Bulut, Mahmood Bahramizadeh, Alessandra Benenati, Francesco Tomaiuolo, Angelo Quartarone, Daniela Floridia, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

“…Sample sizes ranged from 9 to 70 participants, with varying degrees of neurological impairment. Most of the studies (n=7, 70%) reported substantial reductions in pain intensity and improvements in embodiment and perceived body ownership. …”
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Widespread distribution of Aedes aegypti larvae, a potential risk of arbovirus transmission in the Grand Lomé health region, Togo, West Africa by Kossivi I. Akagankou, Koffi M. Ahadji-Dabla, Daniel Romero-Alvarez, Juan-Carlos Navarro, Leonardo D. Ortega-López, Manuel Villanueva-Sarmiento, Komlan G. J. N’Tsoukpoe, Edoh Koffi, Yovo Kondo, Adjo A. Amekudi, Yawo Apetogbo, Audrey Lenhart, Guillaume K. Ketoh

“…Eight land-use classes were represented by the ESA 10 m product in Grand Lomé, with the built-up category being the most common. We found a significant relationship between larval abundance categories and land cover classes. …”
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Therapeutic effects of cyclophosphamide, dsDNA preparations and combinations thereof against Krebs-2 ascites cancer cells and various cancer transplants by E. A. Potter, E. V. Dolgova, A. M. Minkevich, Ya. R. Efremov, O. S. Taranov, V. V. Omigov, V. P. Nikolin, N. A. Popova, A. S. Proskurina, E. I. Vereschagin, A. V. Kozel, V. A. Rogachev, D. B. Petrov, A. A. Ostanin, E. R. Chernykh, N. A. Kolchanov, S. S. Bogachev

“…In the context of monotherapy, CP is most effective against ascites grafts when administered as serial injections. …”
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Protection of parathyroid function during thyroid surgery with a complete intermediate approach: a retrospective multicenter observational study by Jianming Yuan, Jianhua Gu, Min Ding, Xiaoli Jin, Dan Tan, Tingting Li, Wenjuan Xu, Shujing Wang, Yi Shen, Dongjie Shen, Dan Xu, Yaoxing Zeng, Guohui Xiao, Rongli Xie, Jian Fei

“…The lateral approach is the most commonly used surgical approach in traditional thyroid surgery, whereas the complete intermediate approach has become common in endoscopic surgery and has been applied in traditional open surgery. …”
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Death and civic pedagogy in the portuguese republican context: the funerals of "prominent dead" in the early decades of the XXth century/ Morte e pedagogia cívica no contexto repub... by Joaquim Pintassilgo, Rui Afonso da Costa

“…We chose the examples of Guerra Junqueiro, a poet, and Sacadura Cabral, a military airman, and we selected three of the most important newspapers of the time: O Século, Diário de Notícias and O Mundo. …”
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Cross-sectional and longitudinal association of seven DNAm-based predictors with metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes by Suet Mei Chew, Alexander Teumer, Pamela R. Matías‑García, Christian Gieger, Juliane Winckelmann, Karsten Suhre, Christian Herder, Wolfgang Rathmann, Annette Peters, Melanie Waldenberger

“…Abstract Background To date, various epigenetic clocks have been constructed to estimate biological age, most commonly using DNA methylation (DNAm). These include “first-generation” clocks such as DNAmAgeHorvath and “second-generation” clocks such as DNAmPhenoAge and DNAmGrimAge. …”
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