The outcome of complete coronary artery surgical revascularization on left ventricular function by Zaid Mohammed Abdulwahhab Al-Noori, Laith Saleh Al-Kaaby, Heba Khaled Hatem

“…Variables analyzed included left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left ventricular internal diameters, and wall thicknesses.No significant changes in LVEF or ventricular dimensions were observed within two weeks post-surgery. However, at one-year follow-up, patients with preoperative EF <50% (n=15) demonstrated a 10% increase in LVEF. …”
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Prognostic value of gut microbiota and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol subfractions in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction by Siliang Xia, Yun Liu, Mengzhu Wang, Dandan Liu, Xiaobing Zhang, Ling Lin, Ming Wen, Shushen Ji, Jiaying Li, Xiangming Zhang, Huihui Jiang

“…These findings highlight the role of gut microbiota in post-STEMI risk stratification, underscoring its potential as a target for future cardiovascular interventions.…”
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The Effect of Specific Treadmill Protocol on Aerobic Performance Parameters in Flat-Terrain-Trained Athletes by Ming-Chang Tsai, Edward Lin, Scott Thomas

“…The data were analyzed using one-way repeated measures ANOVA with Tukey’s post hoc procedure. No significant differences were observed in the physiological markers for the inclined and flat protocols across all the intensities. …”
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SeqSNP-based genic markers reveal genetic architecture and candidate genes for low nitrogen tolerance in tropical maize inbred lines by Pearl Abu, Baffour Badu-Apraku, Beatrice Elohor Ifie, Beatrice Elohor Ifie, John Saviour Yaw Eleblu, Georgina Lala Ehemba, Pangirayi B. Tongoona, Samuel Kwame Offei

“…The genes are involved in several functions including normal growth, tassel meiosis, root architecture, cell proliferation, cell growth, reproduction, and post-embryonic development. We report PZE-103012466, a marker co-localizing GRMZM2G380319, which was previously found to be associated with root elongation, as a useful marker for breeding low soil nitrogen tolerance in tropical germplasm. …”
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Distinct trajectory patterns of neutrophil-to-albumin ratio predict clinical outcomes after endovascular therapy in large vessel occlusion stroke by Weiwei Gao, Junxuan Sun, Lingfeng Yu, Jingjing She, Yanan Zhao, Lijuan Cai, Xingyu Chen, Xingyu Chen, Renjing Zhu, Renjing Zhu, Renjing Zhu

“…Dynamic monitoring of NAR, particularly on day 3 post-procedure, may facilitate early risk stratification and development of targeted intervention strategies, providing a new biomarker tool for precision stroke management.…”
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Empowering orthopedic nurses’ and nurse’s aides through a multimodal geriatric mobile team: a mixed methods study by Bastien Genet, Judith Cohen-Bittan, Rebecca Bonnetain, Alicia Amal, Luca Royer, Marie-Eva Rollet, Pauline Glasman, Angélique Bergeot, Michaël Nicolas, Jean-Sébastien Cadwallader, Jacques Boddaert, Lorène Zerah

“…Quantitative evaluation focused on post-operative care in four key areas: pain management, mobilization, nutritional screening, and continence care, along with adherence to the mobile team’s recommendations. …”
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Improving pain, function and quality of life in end-stage knee osteoarthritis: a patient-preference cohort study on whole-body vibration and exercise as bridging therapies for tota... by Kendrew Yu-Hei Choi, Wai-Wang Chau, Linda Man-Kuen Li, Sammie Yuk-Lam Ng, Boie Po-Yee Lo, Michael Tim-Yun Ong, Patrick Shu-Hang Yung

“…Statistical analysis included ANOVA with post-hoc Bonferroni correction for baseline comparisons and paired t-tests for longitudinal comparisons. …”
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Improved overall survival with checkpoint inhibition and allogeneic transplantation in relapsed Hodgkin lymphoma by Nadeem Tabbara, Marianna Zahurak, Cole H. Sterling, Iris Margalit Trutzer, Jaroslaw Jedrych, Lode J. Swinnen, Ephraim J. Fuchs, Javier Bolaños-Meade, Nina Wagner-Johnston, Richard J. Jones, Richard F. Ambinder, Ravi Varadhan, Suman Paul

“…In this retrospective analysis, we report the 5-year overall survival (OS), PFS, and graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) incidence in patients with cHL treated with ICI before alloBMT with post-transplantation cyclophosphamide GVHD prophylaxis. …”
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Mentorship in endocrinology training: a cross-sectional study of the United States and EuropeResearch in context by David Toro-Tobon, Heather Billings, Anina F. Peersen, Elizabeth J. Atkinson, Antoan S. Sojat, Ljiljana V. Marina, Irina Bancos

“…Those who had completed more than 7 years of training post-medical school or had missing data on duration of training were excluded. …”
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Studying the Relationship Between Morphological Characteristics and Ecological Niche Overlap of the Namak Chub (Squalius namak) In the Jajroud River by Hamed Shabanloo, Hadi Poorbagher, Soheil Eagderi

“…Finally, linear regression was used to examine the relationship between station scores and the average differences in ecological niche overlaps.Results: The river stone diameter showed the highest significant positive correlation with dorsal fin length and pectoral fin length, and the highest significant negative correlation with post-dorsal fin length, caudal peduncle length, and postorbital length. …”
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Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Extracts from Five Portuguese Cowpea (<i>Vigna unguiculata</i>) Accessions by Acácio Salamandane, Mariana Candeias, Susana Lourenço, Emília Joana F. Vieira, Elsa Mecha, Ricardo Gomes, Rosário Bronze, Cátia Nunes, Luisa Brito

“…The values of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) were determined against pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria, as well as on post-harvest pathogenic filamentous fungi. In general, the phenolic content of pod extracts was higher than that of grains and leaves, although leaf extracts had the highest content of a broad-spectrum antibacterial flavonoid, quercetin. …”
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Evaluating the impact of engaging healthcare providers in an AI-based gamified mHealth intervention for improving maternal health outcomes among disadvantaged pregnant women in Leb... by Shadi Saleh, Shadi Saleh, Nour El Arnaout, Nadine Sabra, Asmaa El Dakdouki, Khaled El Iskandarani, Zahraa Chamseddine, Randa Hamadeh, Abed Shanaa, Mohamad Alameddine

“…This study evaluated the effectiveness of an AI-based, gamified mHealth intervention, Gamification and AI and mHealth Network for Maternal Health Improvement (GAIN MHI), on ANC utilization and maternal and neonatal outcomes in Lebanon.Methods and materialsThe intervention included two arms: one targeting pregnant women and their spouses without HCP engagement and another involving HCPs. A post-intervention analysis was conducted with 2,880 pregnant women divided into three groups: control (n = 1,315), non-HCP intervention (n = 668), and HCP intervention (n = 897). …”
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PD-1-dependent therapeutic effect of Trichinella spiralis cystatin on myocardial infarction in a mice model by Weixiao Zhang, Wenhui Yin, Hongtao Wang, Lingqin Wu, Chang Li, Xinyu Peng, Xiang Li, Kaibo Jiang, Huiqi Yang, Chenyue Dang, Erhe Gao, Qiwang Jin, Xiaodi Yang

“…The survival rates of mice were observed for 28 days post-surgery and treatment. Cardiac function was assessed by echocardiography. …”
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Impact of host factors and invasive meningococci on bacterial adhesion, proliferation, primary nasal epithelial barrier function, and immune response by Daan W. Arends, Debbie van Rooijen, Esther van Woudenbergh, Janine Wolf, Milou Ohm, Marien I. de Jonge, Gerco den Hartog

“…Despite strain and donor variability, meningococcal infection universally induced cytokines CCL20, CXCL1, CXCL8, CXCL10, and IL-18, with significantly higher CCL20 levels 24 h post-MenW cc11 infection. Principal component analysis showed cytokine profiles were predominantly influenced by the epithelial cell donor rather than the meningococcal strain. …”
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The Use of L-Menthol in Endoscopic Transpapillary Interventions. Prospective Randomized Dual-Center Study by M. A. Anishchenko, M. A. Nazmeev, S. G. Shapovalyants, S. A. Budzinsky, A. V. Rogov, R. R. Zaynutdinov, A. S. Melnikova, E. D. Fedorov, E. N. Platonova

“…The intensity of peristalsis was assessed according to a modified Hiki scale: 0 points — complete absence of peristalsis; 1 point — single peristaltic waves; 2 points — intense peristalsis, little amenable to straightening at maximum insufflation; 3 points — pronounced peristalsis.Results. Three minutes post-irrigation, the suppression of peristaltic waves was noted in the experimental group “L”: 0 points — 63 (90 %) patients, 1 point — 6 (8.6 %) patients, compared to the control, with no change in peristalsis (p &lt; 0.05). …”
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The Overlooked Threat of Hospital Falls During the Discharge Period: A Statewide Retrospective Analysis of Patient Safety Event Reports by Christine E. Sanchez, Rebecca Jones

“…While previous research has primarily focused on inpatient or post-discharge falls, the transitional period surrounding discharge has been understudied…”
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Impact of short-term housing temperature alteration on metabolic parameters and adipose tissue in female mice by Henry A. Paz, Henry A. Paz, C. G. Shashank, C. G. Shashank, Lasya Buddha, Tian Lam, Taylor Zhang, Ying Zhong, James D. Sikes, Craig Porter, Reid D. Landes, Roy Morello, Umesh D. Wankhade, Umesh D. Wankhade

“…All mice were returned to RT post-delivery. Phenotypic assessments—including glucose tolerance, energy expenditure, histology, and proteomics—were performed after lactation.ResultsTemperature exposure did not significantly affect litter size or pup survival. …”
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Anti-stigma campaign: the COVID-19 stigma and associated factors among Chinese young students by Cong Wang, Cong Wang, Yun-Fei Mu, Yun-Fei Mu, Jia Cai, Yu Wang, Zhong-Yue Deng, Zhong-Yue Deng, Ai-Ping Deng, Ai-Ping Deng, Hong-Jun Song, Hong-Jun Song, Tian-Ming Zhang, Xin-Yi Zhao, Yi-Yue Yang, Li Yin, Yi Huang, Yi Huang, Jian-Jun Luo, Mao-Sheng Ran, Mao-Sheng Ran

“…Higher levels of psychological stress, particularly post-restriction lifting, significant emerged as a risk factor for stigma. …”
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Reproductive performance of female orange mud crab, Scylla olivacea, based on body size and mating strategies by Mohammad Asmat-Ullah, Khor Waiho, Hanafiah Fazhan, Saleh Ahmed, Muyassar H. Abualreesh, Mohd Husin Norainy, Sk Ahmad Al Nahid, Hongyu Ma, Teoh Hong Peng, Md Moshiur Rahman, Mhd Ikhwanuddin

“…This study employed female induced-to-mate (IM) and wild-mated (WM) mud crabs with carapace width (CW) < 100 mm and CW ≥ 100 mm to obtain larvae. Post-cautery, unilateral eyestalk ablation (UEA) was conducted to induce spawning of the mated females. …”
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Treatment of Advanced NSCLC Patients with an Anti-Idiotypic NeuGcGM3-Based Vaccine: Immune Correlates in Long-Term Survivors by Zaima Mazorra, Haslen H. Cáceres-Lavernia, Elia Nenínger-Vinageras, Leslie M. Varona-Rodríguez, Carmen Elena Viada, Zuyen González, Nely Rodríguez-Zhurbenko, Anne-Christine Thierry, Gisela María Suarez-Formigo, Yendry Ventura-Carmenate, Petra Baumgaertner, Sara Trabanelli, Camila Jandus, Tania Crombet

“…The levels of NKT cells and terminal effector memory (EMRA) CD8+T cells were higher in long-term survivors in comparison with short-term survivors in post-immune samples. As expected, the ratio of CD8+T/CD4+Tregs showed significantly higher values during treatment in patients with clinical benefits. …”
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