Plasma Asprosin Levels Are Associated with Glucose Metabolism, Lipid, and Sex Hormone Profiles in Females with Metabolic-Related Diseases by Xing Li, Mingyu Liao, Rufei Shen, Linlin Zhang, Hua Hu, Jun Wu, Xiuli Wang, Hua Qu, Shaodong Guo, Min Long, Hongting Zheng

“…The BMI-categorized subgroups of PCOS subjects also showed correlations of asprosin with metabolic profiles and sex-related hormones. …”
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High Serum Asprosin Levels Are Associated with Presence of Metabolic Syndrome by Tao Hong, Jiao-Yang Li, Ya-Di Wang, Xiao-Yan Qi, Zhe-Zhen Liao, Poonam Bhadel, Li Ran, Jing Yang, Bin Yan, Jiang-Hua Liu, Xin-Hua Xiao

“…Asprosin is a potential metabolic-related adipokine and may be related to IR and MetS. This trial was registered with ChiCTR, ChiCTR1800018347.…”
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Efficacy Analysis of Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy Combined with PEEK Rods for Giant Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Randomized Controlled Study by Xiang Gao, Kaiying Tang, Yu Xia, Xun Zhang, Keran Wang, Zhengjian Yan, Yu Du, Liang Chen

“…This study describes a randomized controlled trial that assesses percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) combined with a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) rod in patients with GLDH (herniation affecting 50% of the sagittal diameter of the spinal canal) and reports the 2-year follow-up outcome. …”
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Preoperative prediction of lymph node metastasis in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: an integrative approach combining ultrasound-based radiomics and inflammation-related markers by Yu-ting Peng, Jin-shu Pang, Peng Lin, Jia-min Chen, Rong Wen, Chang-wen Liu, Zhi-yuan Wen, Yu-quan Wu, Jin-bo Peng, Lu Zhang, Hong Yang, Dong-yue Wen, Yun He

“…Clinical trial number Not applicable.…”
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The Influence of Vitamin D Levels and Supplementation on the Treatment of Patients Affected by MRONJ by Filip Michalak, Marzena Dominiak, Jan Kiryk, Paweł Popecki, Dominik Kubicki, Jacek Matys, Kinga Grzech-Leśniak

“…Methods: The clinical trial involved 64 patients diagnosed with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) treated at the Department of Oral Surgery. …”
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Clinical Study of Limosilactobacillus reuteri for the Treatment of Children with Chronic Tic Disorders/Tourette Syndrome: A Mid-Term Efficacy Evaluation by Yan Liang, Lin Wan, Guanglei Wang, Huimin Yan, Jing Zhang, Xinting Liu, Ziyan Zhang, Gang Zhu, Guang Yang

“…Additionally, it provided moderate improvement in hyperactivity symptoms. Trial Registration chictr.org.cn (registration numbers ChiCTR2200056708, ChiCTR2200056578).…”
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Effect of supplementing phytase on piglet performance, nutrient digestibility and bone mineralisation by C. De Cuyper, L. Nollet, M. Aluwé, J. De Boever, L. Douidah, E. Vanderbeke, N. Outchkourov, S. Petkov, S. Millet

“…The statistical model predicted a linear increase for daily feed intake (DFI), ADG and BW with increased phytase increments. BW at the end of the trial increased by 824 g per increase of 250 FTU/kg (P<0.001). …”
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Terpinen-4-ol Improves the Intestinal Barrier Function of the Colon in Immune-Stressed Weaning Piglets by Lihuai Yu, Guangzhi Qiu, Xiaomu Yu, Jianwei Zhao, Jun Liu, Hongrong Wang, Li Dong

“…The results showed that LPS stimulation resulted in a decrease (<i>p</i> < 0.05) in the depth of colonic crypts in piglets, which was greater (<i>p</i> < 0.05) in the TER group. …”
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An App-Based Intervention With Behavioral Support to Promote Brisk Walking in People Diagnosed With Breast, Prostate, or Colorectal Cancer (APPROACH): Process Evaluation Study by Fiona Kennedy, Susan Smith, Rebecca J Beeken, Caroline Buck, Sarah Williams, Charlene Martin, Phillippa Lally, Abi Fisher

“…ConclusionsThe APPROACH intervention was successfully implemented and shows promise for increasing brisk walking, potentially through promoting habit formation and enabling self-monitoring. …”
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Model Penelitian dan Pengembangan Materi Ajar BIPA (Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing) by Defina Defina

“…Eight models were the research objects to analyze, namely a) ADDIE models, b) Dick, Carey, and Carey models, c) Borg and Gall models, d) ASSURE models, Kemp models, f) Tomlinson models, g) Brown models, and h) Jolly and Bolitho models.The research result shows models that have been modified in three main parts, namely 1) preparation, 2) planning, and 3) development-evaluation. …”
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Strawberry dietary intervention influences diversity and increases abundances of SCFA-producing bacteria in healthy elderly people by Franziska Meiners, Bernd Kreikemeyer, Patrick Newels, Ingmar Zude, Michael Walter, Alexander Hartmann, Daniel Palmer, Georg Fuellen, Israel Barrantes

“…The intervention group featuring the highest amounts of fresh and freeze-dried strawberries without capers in olive oil (group 4) showed changes in gut microbial diversity and differential abundance that could be linked to improved health. …”
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Integrative application of licorice root extract and melatonin improves faba bean growth and production in Cd-contaminated saline soil by Shimaa A. Abd El Mageed, Ali A. S. Sayed, Ahmed Shaaban, Khaulood A. Hemida, Abdelsattar Abdelkhalik, Wael M. Semida, Ibrahim A. A. Mohamed, Mohammed A. H. Gyushi, Yasmine H. Abd Elmohsen, Taia A. Abd El Mageed

“…Clinical trial number Not applicable.…”
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Comparison of Efficacy and Safety of First-Line Treatment Options for Unresectable Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Retrospective Analysis by Luqing Zhao, Zhiting Zhao, Xiaoqi Yan, Fei Wu, Ning Sun, Renhong Guo, Shaorong Yu, Xiao Hu, Jifeng Feng

“…Background. Based on PACIFIC trial, durvalumab as consolidation therapy following concurrent chemoradiotherapy (cCRT) has been a new standard treatment for unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). …”
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Acute and sublethal toxicity of copper in Siam-catfish juvenile Pangasianodon hypophthalmus by Dody Sihono, Eddy Supriyono\, Mia Setiawati

“…Experimental fish used had an average total length 11.0±1.7 cm and weight 13.00±1.72 g. Results showed that Cu was highly toxic to P. hypophthalmus with a LC50-96 hours value of 0.667 ppm (0.539–0.805 ppm). …”
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Validity between dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry and bioelectrical impedance for segmental fat analysis and a novel low-cost model developed using anthropometry in young adults by Malek Mecherques-Carini, Mario Albaladejo-Saura, Francisco Esparza-Ros, Nicolás Baglietto, Raquel Vaquero-Cristóbal

“…Anthropometric multivariate regression models showed a high predictive accuracy for both females (R²=0.766–0.910; p < 0.001) and males (R²=0.758–0.887; p < 0.001). …”
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Pregnant Women, a Potential Reservoir for Onchocerca volvulus? A Cross Sectional Study in Maridi County, South Sudan by Chiara Trevisan, Amber Hadermann, Stephen Raimon Jada, Raphael A. Abong, Yak Yak Bol, Joseph N. Siewe Fodjo, Katja Polman, Robert Colebunders

“…Conclusions Our study is the first to investigate the prevalence and level of O. volvulus infection among pregnant women in onchocerciasis-endemic areas in Africa. Our results showed a high infection rate of O. volvulus among pregnant women, which may pose a risk for adverse materno-foetal outcomes. …”
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Systemic Inflammatory Markers for Predicting Overall Survival in Patients with Osteosarcoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Xiaotong Song, Hao Zhang, Fanxing Yin, Panpan Guo, Xiaocheng Yang, Jinzhu Liu, Yanshuo Han, Zhaozhou Ren

“…Worsened prognosis may be related to high levels of NLR, CRP, and GPS before treatment rather than LMR or PLR, which can provide the basis for clinicians to judge the outcomes of prognosis. Trial Registration. PROSPERO (CRD42021249954), https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?…”
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Association between latent toxoplasmosis and bipolar disorder: a case-control seroprevalence study by Abdol Sattar Pagheh, Adele Sadat Talebian, Tooran Nayeri, Ali Akbar Esmaeili, Fatemeh Rezaei, Eisa Nazar, Masood Ziaee

“…Conclusion This study showed that toxoplasmosis is a risk factor for BD and increases the chance of developing BD. …”
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Oleanolic Acid Cubic Liquid Crystal Nanoparticle-Based Thermosensitive Gel Attenuates Depression Symptoms in Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress Rats by Shi Z, Wang Q, Li Q, Jia F, Xu W

“…Experimental results from CUMS rats showed that the gel significantly affected interleukin (IL)-4, IL-6, acetylcholinesterase, acetylcholine, 5-hydroxytryptamine, and brain-derived neurotrophic factor, and improved depression-like behavior in rats, as measured by sucrose preference, forced swimming, and box shuttle tests.Conclusion: The OANG nasal drug delivery system has specific brain-targeting properties and exerts anti-depressant effects.Keywords: oleanolic acid, cubic liquid crystal nanoparticles, drug delivery systems, major depressive disorder, chronic unpredictable mild stress…”
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Hospital in-reach family-centred social prescribing pilot for children with neurodisability: mixed methods evaluation with social return on investment analysis by Laura Gordon, Megan Hastry, Angela Bate, Katie Gordon, Emily Greaves, Simoni Dimitriadou, Tim Rapley, Anna Purna Basu

“…Trial registration ISRCTN23306751 (2.8.22).…”
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