Effects of colchicine adjuvant therapy on disease control, serum NALP3, sICAM-1, MMP-9 and MMP-13 in patients with coronary heart disease and acute gout attack by Bingxun Wang, Yongqing Liu, Wenya Han, Bing Li, Pang Jie, Wenwen Yang, Zengcai Ma, Zesheng Xu

“…Before and after treatment, cardiac function indicators (left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD), left ventricular posterior wall thickness (LVPWT)), vascular endothelial function indicators (sICAM-1, endothelin-1 (ET-1), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)), inflammatory factors (NALP3, MMP-9, MMP-13) levels, changes in immune cell populations (CD3+ lymphocytes, CD3+CD4+ lymphocytes, CD3+CD8+ lymphocytes ratio, and CD3+CD4+/CD3+CD8+ ratio) were compared, and the incidence of adverse reactions was recorded. …”
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Effect of Bian-stone hot ironing-massage and Chinese herbal medicine penetration combined with auricular acupoint sticking and pressing on relief of incomplete intestinal obstructi... by ZHANG Lihua (张丽华), XUE Li (薛丽), HUANG Yanping (黄砚萍), WANG Guifang (王贵芳)

“…The time to relief of abdominal pain, abdominal distension and difficult defecation were observed, and the treatment efficacy was measured and compared between two groups. Results The time to relief of abdominal pain, abdominal distension, nausea and vomiting and difficult defecation in the treatment group was shorter than that in the control group (P＜0. 01). …”
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Meta Analysis of Effectiveness on Acupuncture Assisted Rehabilitation after Total Knee Arthroplasty by LI Naping, YANG Shaofeng, KUANG Gaoyan, ZENG Fan, TU Duxing, LU Min

“…The Cochrane bias risk assessment tool was used for screening and quality assessment of the included literature, and RevMan 5.3 and Stata 15.1 were used for data analyses.ResultsA total of 11 RCTs with 763 patients were included in final review. Compared with the routine treatment, the meta-analyses indicated that: 1) The resting visual analogue scale (VAS-R) score after TKA in the acupuncture group was significantly decreased [postoperatively 1 d, <italic>MD</italic>=-0.65, 95%<italic>CI</italic> (-0.87, -0.42), <italic>P</italic>&lt;0.000 01; postoperatively 2 d, <italic>MD</italic>=-0.35, 95%<italic>CI</italic> (-0.50, -0.21), <italic>P</italic>&lt;0.000 01]. 2) The passive functional exercises visual analogue scale (VAS-P) score in the acupuncture group was significantly decreased after the surgery [postoperatively 1 d, <italic>MD</italic>=-1.01, 95%<italic>CI</italic> (-1.70, -0.33), <italic>P</italic>=0.004&lt;0.05; postoperatively 2 d, <italic>MD</italic>=-0.80, 95%<italic>CI</italic> (-1.43, -0.17), <italic>P</italic>=0.001&lt;0.05; postoperatively 3 d, <italic>MD</italic>=-0.90, 95%<italic>CI</italic> (-1.61, -0.18), <italic>P</italic>=0.01&lt;0.05; postoperatively 7 d, <italic>MD</italic>=-0.60, 95%<italic>CI</italic> (-0.98, -0.21), <italic>P</italic>=0.002&lt;0.05; postoperatively 14 d, <italic>MD</italic>=-0.63, 95%<italic>CI</italic> (-1.07, -0.19), <italic>P</italic>=0.005&lt;0.05]. 3) The range of motion of the acupuncture group was significantly improved [postoperatively 3 d, <italic>SMD</italic>=0.47, 95%<italic>CI</italic> (0.19, 0.75), <italic>P</italic>=0.001&lt;0.05; postoperatively 7 d, <italic>SMD</italic>=0.47, 95%<italic>CI</italic> (0.12, 0.83), <italic>P</italic>=0.009&lt;0.05; postoperatively 14 d, <italic>SMD</italic>=0.26, 95%<italic>CI</italic> (0.00, 0.53), <italic>P</italic>=0.05≤0.05]. 4) There was significantly better postoperative improvement in the joint function score of the acupuncture group [postoperatively 7 d, <italic>SMD</italic>=0.71, 95%<italic>CI</italic> (0.41, 1.01), <italic>P</italic>&lt;0.000 01; postoperatively 14 d, <italic>SMD</italic>=0.66, 95%<italic>CI</italic> (0.36, 0.96), <italic>P</italic>&lt;0.000 1; at the end of the study, <italic>SMD</italic>=0.69, 95%<italic>CI</italic> (0.21, 1.17), <italic>P</italic>=0.005&lt;0.05]. 5) The incidence of postoperative analgesic adverse reactions was lower in the acupuncture group [vomiting, <italic>OR</italic>=0.11, 95%<italic>CI</italic> (0.06, 0.24), <italic>P</italic>&lt;0.000 01; urinary retention, <italic>OR</italic>=0.26, 95%<italic>CI</italic> (0.11, 0.63), <italic>P</italic>=0.003&lt;0.05].ConclusionThe effectiveness of acupuncture-assisted TKA postoperative rehabilitation is better than that of routine treatment. …”
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CO2 field-flooding devices offer potential value for cardiopulmonary bypass procedures for CHD performed via a right-side small incision approach by Zhangke Guo, Zhimin Li, Song Bai, Feng Tong, Jia Zheng, Nan Ding, Xiaofeng Li

“…Demographic, perioperative, arterial blood gas (ABG), and laboratory test data were then compared between these groups of patients. Results There was a significant difference in abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) after aorta de-clamping during CPB, and interventions for abnormal ECG after aorta de-clamping during CPB between the control and treatment groups (17(18.3%) vs.14(9.9%), P = 0.048;12(85.7%) vs.7(50%),P = 0.013). …”
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Kajian patogenisitas bakteri Edwardsiella ictaluri pada ikan patin Pangasionodon hypophthalmus by Wiwik Susanti, Agustin Indrawati, Fachriyan H Pasaribu

“…Decreased of hematocrit and hemoglobin values of all tread group were statistically significant different (P<0,05) compared to controls. LD50 dose was 2,8×104 cfu/mL. …”
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Construction and validation of a risk prediction model for high altitude de-acclimatization syndrome by DING Yu, DING Yu, WANG Zejun, WANG Zejun, XIE Jiaxin, XIE Jiaxin

“…Risk prediction models for high-altitude adaptation symptoms were built based on 8 machine learning methods， including multiple factor logistic regression （LR）， decision tree （DT）， random forest （RF）， eXtreme gradient boosting （XGB）， support vector machine （SVM）， K-nearest neighbor （KNN）， light gradient boosting （LGB） and naïve bayes （NB）. The models were compared and evaluated using receiver operating characteristic （ROC） curves， calibration curves and confusion matrices in the internal test set. …”
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Proposing a two-stage screening approach to distinguish between transient and enduring postnatal depressive symptoms: A prospective cohort study by Johanne Smith-Nielsen, Ida Egmose, Stephen Matthey, Maria Stougård, Sophie Reijman, Mette Skovgaard Væver

“…Three screening scenarios were compared for their clinical and ethical implications: (i) a traditional single screening approach where all individuals screening positive at EPDS-1 are directly referred to secondary services, (ii) a simple two-stage approach where all positive screenings at EPDS-1 undergo a second screening before referral, and (iii) a refined two-stage screening approach where selected criteria determine immediate referral or further screening. …”
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Correlation between serum homocysteine level and clinicopathological factors of IgA nephropathy by Cai Xiao-fan, Huang Jie-bo, Xing Yue, Cai Xiu-feng, Li Xue-ling, Zhong Yi-fei

“…Clinical observation data and pathological injury indices were compared between groups. The correlation of estimated glomerular filtration rate （eGFR） and pathological injury indices with Hcy was analyzed by Spearman's correlation analysis. …”
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Immunomodulatory and growth-promoting effects of Rauwolfia serpentina root powder in broiler chicks challenged with Salmonella Gallinarum by Yingyu Zhang, Hiba Rehman, Farina Khattak, Maryam Tariq, Bushra Nisar Khan, Sadia Chaman, Ayaesha Riaz, Muhammad Ovais Omer, Aqib Ali, Qamar un Nisa, Muhammad Muddassir Ali, Gulbeena Saleem

“…In contrast, the RSP-1 and RSP-2 groups showed significantly lower SOCS3 and P20K expression (p &lt; 0.001), alongside improved gut morphology, weight gain, and FCR compared to the SGC group, with these benefits increasing over time.ConclusionIn conclusion, these findings suggest that Rauwolfia serpentina supplementation modulates key immune-related gene expression (SOCS3, P20K, and MHC class IIβ), enhances intestinal health, and improves growth performance in broilers challenged with Salmonella Gallinarum.…”
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Characterization of RAP Signal Patterns, Temporal Relationships, and Artifact Profiles Derived from Intracranial Pressure Sensors in Acute Traumatic Neural Injury by Abrar Islam, Amanjyot Singh Sainbhi, Kevin Y. Stein, Nuray Vakitbilir, Alwyn Gomez, Noah Silvaggio, Tobias Bergmann, Mansoor Hayat, Logan Froese, Frederick A. Zeiler

“…ARIMA modeling at the higher resolution provided comparatively strong accuracy, and key features were identified leveraging these models that could identify RAP artifacts. …”
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A Mixed Project-and-Stock Portfolio Optimization Model with Mean-SemiVariance-SemiEntropy Approach by Amirhosein Khayyatian, Majid Shakhsi-Niaei

“…Finally, the optimization problem has been solved using three metaheuristic algorithms: Genetic Algorithm (GA), Imperialist Competitive Algorithm (ICA), and Gray Wolfs Optimization (GWO).Findings: The results obtained by solving the model using the above-mentioned metaheuristic algorithms demonstrated that despite the high speed of the GWO algorithm, the solutions provided by the GWO algorithm were not satisfactory compared to the GA and ICA algorithms. On the other hand, the acceptable speed with nondominated solutions was the advantage of the ICA algorithm over the GA algorithm. …”
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Noninvasive Evaluation of Liver Fibrosis in a Sample of Putative Inactive HBV Carriers in Rome, Italy by Marco Delle Monache, Alessio Petrelli, Alessandra Rossi, Roberto Cecere, Concetta Mirisola, Gianfranco Costanzo, Chiara Francia, Federica Cerini, Andrea Cavani, Lorenzo Nosotti

“…The study evaluates the effectiveness of the TE compared to common fibrosis scores (FSs), APRI, Forns Index, and FIB4, for identifying significant fibrosis in Italian and foreigner HBsAg carriers. …”
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Platelet-rich plasma combined with gypenosides for the treatment of psoriasis-like inflammation in mice by LI Dandan, WANG Bing, GE Yu, CHENG Hong, LI Mengxue, WANG Zhicheng, XIA Rong

“…[Results] At the end of the experiment (on day 6), scale scores of model, PRP, GPs and PRP+GPs group were 3.6±0.49, 1.8±0.75, 1.8±0.75, 1.2±0.40, respectively; the ratios of skin thickness (μm) were 0.86±0.18, 0.59±0.10, 0.56±0.07 and 0.42±0.09; PASI scores were 10.6±1.02, 4.0±0.63, 4.0±1.10 and 3.2±0.75. Compared with the model group, the number of scales (P<0.01), patch thickness (P<0.01) and PASI score decreased (P<0.0001) showed a certain therapeutic effect, and PRP+GPs group had the best effect. …”
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Motivos de participación deportiva y orientación de metas en deportistas juveniles costarricenses by Elmer Garita Azofeifa, Gerardo Araya Vargas

“…El factor forma física, fue el más importante en los tres grupos de edad estudiados, no obstante, en el caso de los sujetos de 12 años o menos, este factor comparte su importancia con el desarrollo de habilidades y los factores sociales, y en los sujetos de 13 a 19 años, forma física comparte importancia solo con desarrollo de habilidades; en los sujetos de 20 años o más, la forma física es claramente el factor motivacional más importante; la diversión y la búsqueda de esparcimiento se destacaron más de los otros factores motivacionales a partir de los 13 años, pero compartiendo importancia con el desarrollo de habilidades. …”
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Estimation and evaluation of iron reserves in the eastern area of Eileh1 mine, Razavi Khorasan province by Hamid Esmati Daroneh, Maryam Gholamzadeh

“…Following geometric modeling and constructing a block model for the deposit, we estimated reserves for various iron-grade thresholds and compared the results of both methods. The findings indicate that the reserve estimates from the two methods were quite similar. …”
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SÍNDROME DE HÍGADO GRASO EN UN CABALLO CRIOLLO COLOMBIANO by J. M. Cruz, L. M. Montoya

“…Durante la hospita - lización se observaron signos clínicos compatibles con falla hepática, encefalopatía e compactación grave; finalmente, el equino murió. …”
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Molecular study of the status of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in rats in Haiti by Fedna Jimmy, Borne Romain, Rieffel Dominique, Bornette Gudrun, Henrys Jean-Hugues, Grenouillet Frédéric, Raoul Francis

“…Adult nematodes morphologically compatible with A. cantonensis were isolated from 5/70 rats (7%) and identification was confirmed by sequencing. …”
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Le développement expérimental en situation de projet by Stéphane Berthier

“…The work of these architects poses research enquiries about the compatibility between construction materials that were initially developed in isolation from their reciprocal industrial sectors. …”
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Establishment of Reference Norms for Lung Function Parameters of Healthy Sri Lankan Tamils by Mathanki Sooriyakanthan, Savithri Wimalasekera, Sivapalan Kanagasabai

“…Respiratory functions were assessed by a calibrated spirometer (Cosmed Micro Quark, Italy) and Wright compatible peak expiratory flow meter. Means, and standard deviations for Vital Capacity (VC), Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Forced Expiratory Volume in the first second (FEV1), FEV1%, Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) and for other forced expiratory parameters of 775 males and 687 females were determined. …”
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An Integrated Approach Exploring the Synergistic Mechanism of Herbal Pairs in a Botanical Dietary Supplement: A Case Study of a Liver Protection Health Food by Liang Chen, Chun Hu, Molly Hood, Juntao Kan, Xiaona Gan, Xue Zhang, Yi Zhang, Jun Du

“…This approach provides a new path to explore herbal compatibility in dietary supplements derived from TCM theory.…”
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