Dynamics of structural and functional changes of the heart and the levels of GDF 15 and NTproBNP on the candesartan and ramipril therapy in patients with heart failure with preserv... by Ya. V. Zemlyaniy

“…This is due to the limited number of controlled studies in these patients. One of the most effective drugs in the treatment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction after myocardial infarction are candesartan and ramipril. …”
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Risk Factors for the Development and Severe Course of Ventilator-Associated Tracheobronchitis in Patients with Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation by R. A. Ibadov, D. M. Sabirov, O. D. Eshonkhodjaev, S. Kh. Ibragimov, G. M. Azizova, T. B. Ugarova

“…VAT incidence rate decreased over time from 24.7% to 10.1% (χ²=9.52; P=0.003) with invariable practice of ventilator support. The incidence of the most severe VAT (hemorrhagic catarrhal purulent) also gradually decreased from 44.7% to 14.3% (χ²=4.53; P=0.034).The duration of PMV and ICU stay in patients with VAT gradually decreased from 202.1±6.15 h to 125.3±7.81 h (t=7.73; P<0.0001), and from 9.7±0.25 days to 6.6±0.3 days (t=7.94; P<0.0001), respectively. …”
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Stigma measurement in health: a systematic reviewResearch in context by Sara Malone, Lara Counts, Luke Zabotka, Anneliese Williams, Nele Loecher, Kayla Wynja, Gemma Bryan, Robin Tanner, Ana Cáceres-Serrano, Gia Ferrara, Lucia Fuentes, Tharwa Bilbeisi, Marissa Maheu, Benjamin K. Oelkers, Muna Ogwo, Lauren Yaeger, Asya Agulnik, Dylan Graetz, Shayla Lawrence, Jocelyn Rivera, Farris Abutineh, Doris Maldonado

“…Findings: We identified 2267 studies (2605 tools) from 101 countries. 396 (15.2%) tools focused on development and 2369 (91.0%) applied tools. Most tools assessed adults (77.2%). Over 750 stigma tools were identified; many tools were adapted (n = 674) or shortened (n = 446). 117 studies reported effective interventions, primarily in adults. …”
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Effects of nitrogen forms on adaptive strategies of Moso bamboo seedlings under low-phosphorus conditions by Wenhui Shi, Kecheng Wang, Jianfei Zhou, Rui Xiong, Yeqing Ying

“…However, further research is needed to determine whether N fertilization under low-phosphorus conditions can improve P use efficiency, and to identify the most effective N form to achieve this purpose. This study explored the relationship between soil nutrient dynamics and seedling physiology, evaluating the effects of various nitrogen fertilizers on the growth of Phyllostachys edulis seedlings under low phosphorus conditions. …”
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Long-term air pollution exposure and cardiovascular disease progression in rheumatoid arthritis: A prospective cohort study using multi-state model analysis by Yu-Xuan Zhang, Bin-Bin Feng, Ma Ruo-Wei, Lin Zhu, Yong-Yong Liu, Yu-Ye Zuo, Hai-Feng Pan, Guo-Cui Wu

“…PM2.5 and NO2 showed the most extensive effects across transition stages. …”
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Effect of different doses of paricalcitol on the expression of vitamin D receptors in mice liver tissue by T. P. Sataieva, V. Yu. Malygina, A. A. Davydova, M. A. Kriventsov, A. K. Gurtovaya

“…However, only a few publications have been devoted to the effect of different doses of PC on the state of liver cells, which are the most important site of its metabolism.Aim. To study the effect of intraperitoneal administration of different doses of paricalcitol on the degree of activation of vitamin D receptors and to conduct a morphological assessment of the state of liver tissue in mice.Materials and methods. …”
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Serum vitamin D levels in patients with Bell’s palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Elaheh Foroughi, Mehrdad Mozafar, Shayesteh Haghighi, Maryam Moghbel Baerz, Kosar Salehi Torabi, Aref Hafezi Bafti, Fatemeh Asadi, Mani Khorsand Askari, Erfan Shahabinejad

“…Abstract Background Bell’s palsy (BP) is the most prevalent acute mono-neuropathy associated with facial nerve failure, accounting for 60–75% of all occurrences of facial paralysis. …”
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Triple therapy revolutionizes treatment paradigms for previously untreatable HCC complicated by high-flow hepatic arteriovenous fistulas by Jinpeng Li, Jinpeng Li, Yuanming Li, Jingtao Zhong, Jiasheng Du, Jiao Chen, Jutian Shi, Lujun Zhao, Jinlong Song

“…Hypertension (12.5%), Thrombocytopenia (12.5%) and Albumin decreased (7.5%) were the most frequently observed grade 3-4 TRAEs.No treatment-related mortality occurred during the study period.ConclusionHAIC combined with ICIs and TKIs demonstrates promising short-term efficacy and acceptable safety in patients with unresectable HCC complicated by high-flow HAVF. …”
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Sentinel lymph node biopsy experience in squamous cell carcinoma of the oral mucosa сT1–2N0M0 by F. E. Sevryukov, V. V. Polkin, Yu. A. Panaseikin, M. A. Sigov, R. F. Zibirov, I. A. Bekhtereva, S. A. Ivanov, A. D. Kaprin

“…Head and neck cancer is the 7th most common malignancy worldwide; squamous cell carcinoma of the oral mucosa are almost a third of tumors of that localization. …”
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Effectiveness of Topic-Based Chatbots on Mental Health Self-Care and Mental Well-Being: Randomized Controlled Trial by Alan C Y Tong, Kent T Y Wong, Wing W T Chung, Winnie W S Mak

“…While chatbots have shown promise in delivering mental health interventions, most studies have only focused on clinical populations and symptom reduction, leaving a critical gap in understanding their preventive potential for self-care and mental health literacy in the general population. …”
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“We Are Our Own Worst Enemies”: Workplace Bullying Among Nurses and Its Implications on Healthcare Workers and Job Performance: A Multi‐Facility Study in the Tamale Metropolis... by Abubakari Wuni, Ajara Musah, Iddrisu Mohammed Sisala, Abdul Malik Abdulai, Letitia Chanayireh, Brenda Abena Nyarko, Hannah Buasilenu, Mudasir Mohammed Ibrahim, Sulemana Musah, Dorothy Azure, Nafisah Abdulai

“…Conclusion This study revealed that workplace bullying is prevalent among nurses in the three main hospitals within the Tamale Metropolis. Most respondents had witnessed workplace bullying, and a little over one‐third had been victims themselves. …”
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Predicting Pineapple Quality from Hyperspectral Data of Plant Parts Applied to Machine Learning by Vitória Carolina Dantas Alves, Sebastião Ferreira de Lima, Dthenifer Cordeiro Santana, Rafael Ferreira Barreto, Roger Augusto da Cunha, Ana Carina da Silva Cândido Seron, Larissa Pereira Ribeiro Teodoro, Paulo Eduardo Teodoro, Rita de Cássia Félix Alvarez, Cid Naudi Silva Campos, Carlos Antonio da Silva Junior, Fábio Luíz Checchio Mingotte

“…In terms of the overall efficiency of the input variables, peel and fruit were the most informative, with peel standing out for the estimation of secondary metabolism compounds, while the fruit showed excellent performance in predicting flavor-related attributes, such as acidity, °Brix and ratio, as mentioned previously, above 0.7. …”
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On the Origin of Spectral Features Observed during Thermonuclear X-Ray Bursts and in the Aftermath Emission of a Long Burst from 4U 1820–30 by Gaurava K. Jaisawal, Jérôme Chenevez, Tod E. Strohmayer, Hendrik Schatz, J. J. M. in ’t Zand, Tolga Güver, Diego Altamirano, Zaven Arzoumanian, Keith C. Gendreau

“…We find evidence of a narrow emission line at 1.0 keV and three absorption lines at 1.7, 3.0, and 3.75 keV, primarily around the photospheric radius expansion phase of most bursts. The 1.0 keV emission line remains constant, while the absorption features, attributed to wind-ejected species, are stable but show slight energy shifts, likely due to combined effects of Doppler and gravitational redshifts. …”
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The impact of toe-clipping on animal welfare in amphibians: A systematic review by Miriam A. Zemanova, Raquel Lázaro Martín, Cathalijn H.C. Leenaars

“…Amphibians, the animal class most threatened by extinction, are frequently studied in order to provide insights informing conservation efforts. …”
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Factors Affecting the Ideals of Childbearing among Young People within Iranian Ethnic Groups by Zahra Ghorbani, Mohamad Aghasi

“…The preference for having two children was the most common, with approximately 47% of young people expressing this desire. …”
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Comparison of a New Minimally Invasive Reduction Technique Using Open Wiring in the Treatment of Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures by Teng Ma, Chaofeng Wang, Qiang Huang, Hua Lin, Qian Wang, Cheng Ren, Yibo Xu, Kun Zhang, Congming Zhang, Deyin Liu

“…ABSTRACT Objective Minimally invasive reduction and intramedullary nailing (IMN) are the most common strategies used to treat subtrochanteric femur fractures (SFF). …”
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A machine learning-based screening model for the early detection of prostate cancer developed using serum microRNA data from a mixed cohort of 8,741 participants by Cong Lai, Zhensheng Hu, Zhuohang Li, Zhikai Wu, Kuiqing Li, Lin Li, Hongze Liu, Juanyi Shi, Yi Zhou, Kewei Xu, Cheng Liu

“…Conclusion Using the largest known sample size and the most complex mixed cohort, we have successfully devised efficient screening models for prostate cancer, namely PCa4miR and PCaSS. …”
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胎便中支链脂肪酸与新生儿肠道菌群的相关性研究Correlation between branched-chain fatty acids in fetal stool and neonatal gut microbiota by 陆慧佳，李唯迪，安丽娜，张欣怡，杨烨，张玉露，曾欣雨，王兴国,韦伟 LU Huijia，LI Weidi，AN Lina，ZHANG Xinyi，YANG Ye，ZHANG Yulu， ZENG Xinyu，WANG Xingguo，WEI Wei

“…The BCFA content was significantly correlated with the abundance of Firmicutes, Bacteroidota, Actinobacteriota, Cyanobacteriota, and Spirochaetota in the neonatal gut, with the most significant correlation observed with Bacteroidota (p<0.01). …”
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Global trends and practice patterns in virtual reality simulation training for ophthalmic surgery: an international survey use of virtual reality simulation training around the wor... by Lea Dormegny, Remi Yaïci, Emilia Koestel, Sorcha Ní Dhubhghaill, Chetan Ahiwalay, Ashish Bacchav, Jean-Louis Bourges, Gauthier Dechriste, H. Burkhard Dick, Helena Prior Filipe, Elias Flockerzi, David Gaucher, Van Charles Lansingh, Pamela Gonzalez, Bonnie An Henderson, Salome Kuntz, Rindra Rafanomezantsoa, Jean-Marie Andre, Guillermo Rocha, Antoine Rousseau, Arnaud Sauer, Marion Schaeffer, Berthold Seitz, Lauriana Solecki, Ann Sofia Skou Thomsen, Nabil Chakfe, Anne Lejay, Tristan Bourcier

“…The EyeSi VR Magic was the most frequently reported simulator (80%, mainly in Europe/North America), followed by HelpMeSee (48%, primarily in Europe/India/Madagascar). …”
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Global genomic epidemiology and plasmid-mediated dissemination of blaKPC and blaNDM in the Serratia marcescens complex by Xiao Liu, Zhen Liu, Keyi Yu, Zhenzhou Huang, He Gao, Xuemei Bai, Zhiwen Sun, Qiang Wei, Duochun Wang

“…KPC-2 and NDM-1 were the most prevalent subtypes across both clinical and environmental sources. …”
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