Exploring the efficacy and safety of Yu-Ping-Feng powder with variation against allergic rhinitis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Zhi-Xiu Lin, Tin Muk Ho, Yan-Fang Xian, Kam Leung Chan, Qing-Qing Xu, Cho Wing Lo, Justin Che Yuen Wu, Kam Lun Hon, Sin Bond Leung, Chon Pin Chia, Chi Him Sum, Tak Yee Chow, Pui Kuan Cheong, Jessica Yuet Ling Ching, Hongwei Zhang, Ka Chun Leung, Wai Ling Lin

“…Abstract Background Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common allergic condition characterized by frequent sneezing, nasal congestion, nasal itching and rhinorrhea. …”
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Machine learning-derived diagnostic model of epithelial ovarian cancer based on gut microbiome signatures by Cheng Chen, Chengyuan Deng, Yanwen Li, Shuguang He, Yunhong Liu, Shuwen Pan, Wenqian Xu, Lu Fang, Yixi Zhu, Yingying Wang, Xiaoxin Jiang

“…Abstract Background Prior studies have elucidated that alterations in gut microbiota are associated with a spectrum of tumors and metabolic disorders. …”
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Factors associated with the number of CD34-positive hematopoietic progenitor cells in the leukocyte concentrate in patients with lymphomas and acute T-lymphoblastic leukemia by I. V. Galtseva, L. P. Mendeleeva, M. L. Kanaeva, K. A. Nikiforova, Yu. O. Davydova, N. M. Kapranov, S. M. Kulikov, L. A. Kuzmina, Ya. K. Mangasarova, V. V. Troitskaya, T. V. Gaponova, E. N. Parovichnikova

“…Background. Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation remains in demand for patients with hematological malignancies. …”
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Comparative impact of pharmacological treatments for gestational diabetes on neonatal anthropometry independent of maternal glycaemic control: A systematic review and meta-analysis... by Jane L Tarry-Adkins, Catherine E Aiken, Susan E Ozanne

“…<h4>Background</h4>Fetal growth in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is directly linked to maternal glycaemic control; however, this relationship may be altered by oral anti-hyperglycaemic agents. …”
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Cardiovascular magnetic resonance radiologic-pathologic correlation in radiomic analysis of myocardium in non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy by Amine Amyar, Shiro Nakamori, Long Ngo, Masaki Ishida, Satoshi Nakamura, Taku Omori, Keishi Moriwaki, Naoki Fujimoto, Kyoko Imanaka-Yoshida, Hajime Sakuma, Kaoru Dohi, Warren J. Manning, Reza Nezafat

“…ABSTRACT: Background: There is a growing interest in cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) radiomic signatures as novel imaging biomarkers of cardiac disease. …”
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Exposure to diverse airborne bacterial communities following Klebsiella pneumoniae infection elicits distinct host response mechanisms in mice by Chenchen Song, Li Zhou, Lianlian Zhao, Zhi Guo, Lifang Zhang, Hu Yang, Yuhan Lei, Yunlin Han, Yanfeng Xu, Zhiguang Xiang, Baicun Li, Jianguo Guo

“…Method: We randomly generated five distinct bacterial communities with varying compositions from a pool of 16 bacteria. …”
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Release of Zinc, Manganese and Magnesium from Mg-Zn-Mn-Al-LDH: Effect of Malic Acid and Divalent to Trivalent Cation Ratios in Mineral Structure by Z. Movahedi Rad, M. Hamidpour

“…Briefly, 0.01 g of synthesized LDH were put in a centrifuge tube mixed with 10 ml background electrolyte (KCl 0.01 M) and 1.25 mM malic acid in initial pH=6-7 and constant temperature (25±0.5 °C). …”
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Application of miR-29a-Exosome and multifunctional scaffold for full-thickness cartilage defects by Fan Yang, Zewen Wang, Mingjian Wu, Jingyi Xu, Junlei Li, Jiahe Liu, Ting He, Tao Zhang, Baoyi Liu

“…Methods: Porous tantalum was 3D printed and combined with silk fibroin-chitosan to form a composite scaffold. …”
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Effectiveness of a school-based fire preparedness program on the knowledge and skills for fire response among primary school students by Anchalee Katramee, Weerapong Thanjangreed

“…This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a fire preparedness program for primary schools in Chiang Rai province's border area, serving students from various ethnic backgrounds. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized to assess the influence of a fire preparedness program on the knowledge and skills of fire response in primary school students. …”
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GLIHamba: global–local context image harmonization based on Mamba by Jinsheng SUN, Jiao PAN, Yu GUO, Chao YAO

“…In contrast, region-based matching methods treat the foreground and background regions as two different styles or domains. …”
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The impact of a heart failure management protocol based on a hospital-community pharmacist collaboration by Junichi Terashima, Takahiro Kambara, Eisei Hori, Masahiro Fukatsu, Yukina Ichiki, Eri Oki, Risako Koketsu, Rika Taguchi, Suzuka Mii, Ryoka Hiro, Teruhiro Sakaguchi, Hiroyuki Osanai, Tomoya Tachi, Tadashi Suzuki

“…Abstract Background Heart failure has a high readmission rate, but interventions by multiple professionals are effective. …”
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Sportkardiologie by Postler T, Schulz T, Oberhoffer R

“…Background: To counteract cardiovascular risk factors in childhood, the German Heart Foundation developed Skipping Hearts for schools: Aim of this rope skipping project is to promote physical activity by providing pleasure in exercise, which, in turn would improve physical performance. …”
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Measurement Matters: A Metrological Approach to Renal Preimplantation Biopsy Evaluation to Address Uncertainty in Organ Selection by John O.O. Ayorinde, MD (UK), Xavier Loizeau, PhD, Victoria Bardsley, MBBS (UK), Spencer Angus Thomas, PhD, Marina Romanchikova, PhD, Alex Samoshkin, PhD, Gavin J. Pettigrew, MD (UK)

“…Background. Preimplantation biopsy combines measurements of injury into a composite index to inform organ acceptance. …”
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Evaluation of Hookworm Diagnosis Techniques from Patients in Debre Elias and Sanja Districts of the Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Ayalew Jejaw Zeleke, Ayenew Addisu, Adane Derso, Yalewayker Tegegne, Meseret Birhanie, Tekeba Sisay, Mulugeta Aemero

“…The composite reference standard (CRS) was used as the gold standard method. …”
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Influence of the Cultivator Working Body Parameters on the Soil Crumbling Quality by S. I. Kambulov, G. G. Parkhomenko, O. S. Babenko, I. V. Bozhko

“…It was shown that soil is a specific type of natural resource that can be renewed when reasonably cultivated by various tillage methods. It requires the availability of working bodies that meet the qualitative agrotechnical indicators of the technological process. …”
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Financial inclusion and stability in Ethiopia using bank-level data: A two-step system GMM estimation [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Andualem Mekonnen, Filmon Hando, Mohammed Arebo

“…Given the scarcity of research focused on the relationship between FI and bank stability in Ethiopia, this paper seeks to address a crucial gap by analyzing both conventional and digital aspects of FI in relation with bank stability. Methods A two-stage principal component analysis (PCA) was conducted to construct a composite FI index, integrating 10 conventional and 5 digital indicators. …”
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Development and psychometric properties of the nursing ethical decision-making ability scale by Xinyu Chen, Chenxi Wu, Wenting Ji, Dingxi Bai, Huan Chen, Chaoming Hou, Jing Gao

“…Abstract Background Nursing ethical decision-making ability is a core competency of nurses. …”
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Using the RISK-PCI Score in the Long-Term Prediction of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events and Mortality after Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention by Lidija Savic, Igor Mrdovic, Milika Asanin, Sanja Stankovic, Gordana Krljanac, Ratko Lasica

“…Background/Aim. The RISK-PCI is a simple score for the prediction of 30-day major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and mortality in patients treated with primary PCI (pPCI). …”
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Psychometric properties of the Indonesian version of the Quality of Life Index (QLI-I) among family caregivers of dependent older persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Rinco Siregar, Charuwan Kritpracha, Tippamas Chinnawong, Jos M. Latour

“…Background: The quality of life (QoL) of family caregivers supporting older persons with functional dependence due to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a growing concern. …”
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The Standardized Prophylaxis and Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism in Patients of Respiratory Intensive Care Unit: A Retrospective Observational Study by Bin-Yan Fu MSc, Sheng-Xin Fan MSc, Jia-Zhou Liu MSc, Yu-Liang Liu MD, Xiao-Hui Wang MD, Hong Chen MD

“…Background Critically ill patients in intensive care unit (ICU) are at high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). …”
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