Is the Presence of a Depressive Disorder a Risk Factor for Worse Metabolic Outcomes Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Treated with GLP-1 Analogs? by Joana Nicolau, Pilar Sanchís, María Isabel Tamayo, Guadalupe Pérez-Bec, Guido Sfondrini, Mireia Grimalt, Lluís Masmiquel

“…However, patients with DD maintain higher post-treatment HbA1c levels, underscoring the need for integrated metabolic and psychiatric care in diabetes management.…”
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Association between antenatal glucocorticoid exposure and the activity of the stress system, cognition, and behavior in 8‐ to 9‐year‐old children: A prospective observational study... by Florian Rakers, Ekkehard Schleußner, Isabel Muth, Dirk Hoyer, Sven Rupprecht, Karin Schiecke, Tanja Groten, Michelle Dreiling, Valeska Kozik, Matthias Schwab, Heike Hoyer, Carolin Ligges

“…A monotonic dose–response relation between BM exposure and activity of the ANS and IQ was estimated in post‐hoc analyses. Conclusions Antenatal exposure to BM in the context of threatened preterm birth was not associated with changes in HPAA activity in childhood. …”
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Seroprevalence of RSV IgG Antibodies Across Age Groups in Poland After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Data from the 2023/2024 Epidemic Season by Barbara Poniedziałek, Wiktoria Majewska, Katarzyna Kondratiuk, Aleksander Masny, Anna Poznańska, Karol Szymański, Katarzyna Łuniewska, Emilia Czajkowska, Bartosz Mańkowski, Lidia B. Brydak, Krzysztof Tomasiewicz, Robert Flisiak, Piotr Rzymski

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> This study provides key insights into the post-pandemic landscape of RSV immunity in Poland. …”
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Development and Validation of a Differentiating Infected from Vaccinated Animals (DIVA) Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Strategy for Distinguishing Between Hendra-Infecte... by Leanne McNabb, Amy McMahon, Ezana Getachew Woube, Kalpana Agnihotri, Axel Colling, Christopher C. Broder, Indre Kucinskaite-Kodze, Rasa Petraityte-Burneikiene, Timothy R. Bowden, Kim Halpin

“…The validation of this assay strategy was performed using a positive cohort of 19 serum samples representing post-infection sera, a negative cohort of 1138 serum samples representing horse sera collected pre-vaccine release and a vaccination cohort of 502 serum samples from horses previously vaccinated with Equivac^® HeV vaccine. …”
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Effect of implementing care protocols on acute ischemic stroke outcomes: a systematic review by Karina Fonseca de Souza Leite, Mariana Gaspar Botelho Funari de Faria, Rubia Laine de Paula Andrade, Keila Diane Lima de Sousa, Samuel Ribeiro dos Santos, Kamila Santos Ferreira, Carlos Eduardo Menezes de Rezende, Octavio Marques Pontes Neto, Aline Aparecida Monroe

“…However, there is still a need to invest in reducing post-thrombolysis complications and mortality.…”
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Exposure to Community Violence and Adverse Childhood Experiences in the Emergency Department by Leslie Cachola, Yanina Guevara, Sobia Ansari

“…Methods: We administered a 22-question survey of trauma exposure in ED patients to 1) identify the prevalence of exposure to community violence and ACEs and resulting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, and 2) determine perceived social service needs. …”
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Is Copper-61 the New Gallium-68? Automation and Preclinical Proof-of-Concept of ⁶¹Cu-Based Radiopharmaceuticals for Prostate Cancer Imaging by Diana Rodrigues, Alexandra I. Fonseca, Sérgio do Carmo, José Sereno, Ivanna Hrynchak, João N. Moreira, Célia Gomes, Antero Abrunhosa

“…Subsequent PET/MR imaging with [⁶¹Cu]Cu-NODAGA-PSMA-I&T showed tumor uptake lasting up to 4 h post-injection, predominant renal clearance, and no detectable accumulation in non-targeted organs. …”
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Plasma cytomegalovirus DNA load predicts outcomes in liver transplant recipients by Hao‐Chien Hung, Po‐Jung Hsu, Jin‐Chiao Lee, Yu‐Chao Wang, Chih‐Hsien Cheng, Tsung‐Han Wu, Ting‐Jung Wu, Hong‐Shiue Chou, Kun‐Ming Chan, Wei‐Chen Lee, Chen‐Fang Lee

“…We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of real‐time DNA quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) in the early detection of CMV and predicting post‐transplant outcomes. Materials and Methods This was a retrospective study that enrolled a total of 49 adult LT recipients between December 2016 and October 2019. …”
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One-year clinical outcomes of an observational study of static lung preservation at 10° centigrade and semi-elective lung transplantation by Christopher M. Bobba, Biplab Saha, Yuriy Stukov, Liam Kugler, Mohammad A. Aladaileh, Olusola Oduntan, William Weir, Jeffrey P. Jacobs, Cynthia Gries, Amir Emtiazjoo, Mindaugas Rackauskas, MD

“…Left lung ischemic time (performed second at our institution) was significantly longer in the SE group (722 minutes vs 318 minutes). Post-operative outcomes, including PGD at 72 hours, prolonged MV, ICU and hospital LOS, rejection, re-exploration, and re-admissions were not statistically different between the 2 groups. 1- year survival was 93% for SE patients, and 100% for controls. …”
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A Randomized-Controlled Trial Using Point of Care Ultrasound to Evaluate Volunteer Patients in the Emergency Department Versus a Manikin Simulator for Improving Knowledge and Confi... by Patel B, Dobiesz VA, Goldsmith AJ, Montgomery MW, Osman NY, Pelletier SR, Miller MS, Shields HM

“…Student knowledge and confidence were assessed through a pre-survey before the workshop, post-survey after the workshop, and a 3-month longitudinal survey after both the workshop and supervised POCUS learning were completed. …”
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Repeatability and agreement of three biometers measuring corneal keratometry and astigmatism in eyes with cataract and high myopia by Haisheng Zhou, Tong Bao, Shuchan Li, Yunlei Pang, Qinglei Shao, Lifeng Wang, Lihua Yin, Jinli Wang, Na Hu, Yuanyuan Qi, Bozhou Zhang

“…Differences between devices were assessed using one-way ANOVA with Bonferroni’s post hoc test. Pearson’s correlation coefficients were calculated to assess inter-device correlations, and Bland-Altman plots were used to evaluate agreement and interchangeability. …”
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Interventions for breastfeeding-related nipple pain or injury: a meta-analysis by Xuyan Jia, Xuyan Jia, Yang Dong, Cuili Shen, Yuanyuan Cai, YiTing Xu, Lina Yang, Jiayue Jiang, Tong Sun, Wenhui Lu, Rong Huang

“…It also demonstrates that preventive measures initiated before nipple pain onset are more effective than post-pain interventions.Systematic Review Registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420251045411, PROSPERO CRD420251045411.…”
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Barriers to access diabetic retinopathy treatment in Sri Lanka: A qualitative study by D. M. Mangala Dharmapriya Bandara Dhanapala, Mapa Prabath Piyasena, M. G. L. Mahesh Premarathna, P. F. Supun Chameera Fonseka, Sairuban K, Niruththan K, Jagjit Gilhotra, Robert Casson, Upul Senarath

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E2F1/CDK5/DRP1 axis mediates microglial mitochondrial division and autophagy in the pathogenesis of cerebral ischemia‐reperfusion injury by Ya‐Jing Yuan, Tingting Chen, Yan‐Ling Yang, Hao‐Nan Han, Li‐Ming Xu

“…Upregulation of E2F1 and CDK5 in post‐CIRI microglia was observed. E2F1 facilitated CDK5 transcription, leading to DRP1 phosphorylation, exacerbating neurotoxic effects. …”
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Novel Gene Clusters for Secondary Metabolite Synthesis in Mesophotic Sponge‐Associated Bacteria by Nuo Chen, Liwei Liu, Jingxuan Wang, Deqiang Mao, Hongmei Lu, Tânia Keiko Shishido, Shuai Zhi, Hua Chen, Shan He

“…Among the identified BGCs, terpenes were the most abundant (495), followed by 369 polyketide synthases (PKSs), 293 ribosomally synthesised and post‐translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) and 135 nonribosomal peptide synthetases (NRPSs). …”
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Cluster Training plus creatine supplementation on body composition and physical performance in older adults: A study protocol by Alejandro Romero-Reyes, Luis Mario Gómez-Miranda, Melinna Ortiz-Ortiz, Marco Antonio Hernández-Lepe, Roberto Espinoza-Gutiérrez, María A. Agudelo-Martínez, Diego A. Bonilla

“…Statistical analysis will include an ANCOVA with pre-test scores as a covariate, followed by post hoc tests and effect size calculations. Additionally, a difference-in-differences estimation approach will be employed to assess changes over time, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05.Results We hypothesize that CS-RT+CrM will result in greater improvements on body composition (reduction of fat mass and increase of fat-free mass), physical performance, and maximal strength compared to CS-RT alone. …”
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Online platform vs. doctors: a comparative exploration of congenital cataract patient education from virtual to reality by Xuanqiao Lin, Xuanqiao Lin, Xuanqiao Lin, Xuanqiao Lin, Lifang Bai, Lifang Bai, Lifang Bai, Lifang Bai, Xiaohuan Zhao, Xiaohuan Zhao, Xiaohuan Zhao, Xiaohuan Zhao, Lei Cai, Lei Cai, Lei Cai, Lei Cai, Jin Yang, Jin Yang, Jin Yang, Jin Yang

“…Resident doctors provided the most readable doctor responses, while Google results scored the lowest across all five evaluative criteria. Post-enhancement, ChatGPT responses showed significant improvements in readability and maintained response quality.ConclusionChatGPT is a promising tool for delivering accessible, accurate information on congenital cataracts, especially for populations with lower health literacy. …”
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Advancing Public Health in Rwanda through the Field Epidemiology Training Program by Mutabazi Vincent, Sinayobye Jean d’Amour

“…A total of 13 health workers have graduated so far from the intermediate FETP first cohort and 267 graduates from 12 frontline FETP cohorts. Post-graduation retention and placement are strategic and integral components of the Rwanda program. …”
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Characteristics of 18F-FAPI-04 PET/CT in patients with peritoneal metastasis and to predict treatment efficacy, a head-to-head comparison with 18F-FDG PET/CT by Yafei Zhang, Mimi Xu, Yu Wang, Fang Yu, Xinxin Chen, Guangfa Wang, Kui Zhao, Hong Yang, Xinhui Su

“…Patients were divided into different short-term outcome groups (responders vs. non-responders) according to RECIST criteria (v.1.1) after chemotherapy. Post-chemotherapy outcomes were evaluated using logistic regression. …”
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Key structure and bearing characteristics of 10 m super large mining height support by Huijun HAN, Yajun LEI, Jinhu ZHANG, Cundi HAN, Mingsheng ZENG

“…The force balance area of the two column shield support is mainly concentrated in the column part, the change in the position of the hinge point between the upright post and the crown beam has a significant impact on the force - balance area, and the influence of changes in the balance jack parameters on the force balance area is limited; analyzed the coal wall protection performance of different types of protective structures, and clarified that the double-layer telescopic beam+three-level cooperative protective structure has obvious advantages in terms of protection strength and protection area; by analyzing the equivalent stiffness of the support in the increased resistance state, a dynamic-load mechanical analysis model of the hydraulic support was established, and the response process of the support under dynamic load in the "given deformation" working state was studied. …”
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