Cardiovascular health score and its association with postoperative delirium: evidence from the Kailuan study by Zhen-Hua Wang, Yu Jiang, Tao Fang, Jin-Qiu Li, Tai Wang, Chun-Yang Zhou, Rong Wang, Wen-Tao Cai, Hai Liu

“…BackgroundIdentifying modifiable risk factors for postoperative delirium (POD) is essential for prevention and management. …”
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Cardiac Biomarkers Predict Major Adverse Cardiac Events (MACE) in Incident Haemodialysis Patients: Results from a Global Federated Database by Elin Mitford Davies, Benjamin J. R. Buckley, Philip Austin, Gregory Y. H. Lip, Anirudh Rao, Garry McDowell

“…<b>Background:</b> Despite its many advantages, haemodialysis (HD) has been shown to be associated with significant cardiovascular events, especially in patients commencing HD. …”
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Unraveling the link between physical activity and cognitive function: the mediating impact of depressive symptoms by Luhan Zhang, Jiacheng Zhang, Qi Chen, Xian Cai, Liping Zu, Lingyan Liu, Xiaomin Wu, Chenyu Li, Fei Ma

“…Abstract Background This study investigates the association between physical activity and cognitive function in adults aged 50 and older, with a focus on the mediating role of depressive symptoms. …”
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Psychometric evaluation of the Indonesian physical education teacher job satisfaction scale (IPET-JSS): development and validation of a contextual job satisfaction instrument for p... by Novri Gazali, Feby Elra Perdima, Edi Setiawan, Joseph Lobo, Merlina Sari

“… Background: Job satisfaction among physical education (PE) teachers is a critical factor influencing instructional quality, work motivation, and long-term professional commitment. …”
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Distribution Characteristics and Ecological Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Typical Soil Profiles of Muchuan County, Sichuan Province by Bixia LIAO, Wenling SHEN, Ling HE

“…However, due to the wide area of contaminated soil and the complex composition of pollution sources, the current soil remediation work still faces huge problems.OBJECTIVESTo study the vertical distribution characteristics of heavy metals in soil, the relationship between soil heavy metals and soil nutrient elements, as well as the degree of pollution and potential ecological risks.METHODSThe contents of Cd, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn were measured using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS); As content was determined by hydride generation atomic fluorescence spectrometry (HG-AFS); P and K2O contents were determined by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF); N content was determined by oxidation combustion gas chromatography (GC); Hg content was determined by cold vapor atomic fluorescence spectrometry (CV-AFS); Organic carbon content was determined by high-frequency combustion infrared absorption method (IR); potentiometric method (POT) was used to measure soil pH value. …”
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Fracture activation in the overburden and aquiclude stability under the mining of close-distance coal seams by Jian CAO, Haitao SU, Chao WANG, Jianwei LI, Liang LI, Xuwei MAO

“…BackgroundIn the Jurassic coalfield of northern Shaanxi Province, the repeated mining of close-distance coal seams exacerbates the activation of fractures in the overburden. …”
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Inequity in access to medications among communities in Eastern Ethiopia: a decomposition analysis by Dumessa Edessa, Fekede Asefa Kumsa, Girmaye Dinsa, Lemessa Oljira

“…Inequity was identified using a concentration index ranked by this composite indicator. Finally, we used RIF’s regression decomposition method to identify the significant contributors to the inequity. …”
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A systematic multimodal assessment of AI machine translation tools for enhancing access to critical care education internationally by Christine L. Chen, Yue Dong, Claudia Castillo-Zambrano, Hassan Bencheqroun, Amelia Barwise, Adria Hoffman, Keivan Nalaie, Yishu Qiu, Oualid Boulekbache, Alexander S. Niven

“…Abstract Background Language barriers pose a significant barrier to expanding access to critical care education worldwide. …”
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Role of immunostimulatory deoxycytidylate-phosphate-deoxyguanylate (CpG) motifs in oral bacteria associated with oral diseases by Pisit Charoenwongwatthana, Oslovenya S. Caroline, Halah Ahmed, Jamie Coulter, Chien-Yi Chang

“…Background CpG oligodeoxynucleotide motifs in bacterial DNA with composition variations exhibit potent immunostimulation. …”
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Effect of a feed supplement containing probiotics on fecal score and clinical parameters in dogs with chronic kidney disease and intestinal disorders: A pilot study by Francesca Perondi, Ilaria Lippi, Natascia Bruni, Nicolò Lonigro, Elisa Martello

“…Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in dogs is often accompanied by dysbiosis and abnormal gut microbiota composition, leading to gastrointestinal issues. …”
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The dynamics of the gut microbiota in prediabetes during a four-year follow-up among European patients—an IMI-DIRECT prospective study by Liwei Lyu, Yong Fan, Josef Korbinian Vogt, Marc Clos-Garcia, Amelie Bonnefond, Helle Krogh Pedersen, Avirup Dutta, Robert Koivula, Sapna Sharma, Kristine Højgaard Allin, Caroline Brorsson, Henna Cederberg, Elizaveta Chabanova, Federico De Masi, Emmanouil Dermitzakis, Petra J. Elders, Marieke T. Blom, Monika Hollander, Rebeca Eriksen, Ian Forgie, Gary Frost, Giuseppe N. Giordano, Harald Grallert, Mark Haid, Tue Haldor Hansen, Bernd Jablonka, Tarja Kokkola, Anubha Mahajan, Andrea Mari, Timothy J. McDonald, Petra B. Musholt, Imre Pavo, Cornelia Prehn, Martin Ridderstråle, Hartmut Ruetten, Leen M.‘t Hart, Jochen M. Schwenk, Evelina Stankevic, Henrik S. Thomsen, Jagadish Vangipurapu, Henrik Vestergaard, Ana Viñuela, Mark Walker, Torben Hansen, Allan Linneberg, Henrik Bjørn Nielsen, Søren Brunak, Mark I. McCarthy, Philippe Froguel, Jerzy Adamski, Paul W. Franks, Marku Laakso, Joline W. J. Beulens, Ewan Pearson, Oluf Pedersen

“…Abstract Background Previous case–control studies have reported aberrations of the gut microbiota in individuals with prediabetes. …”
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Whole-rock geochemistry and crystal chemistry of apatite at intrusive suites of the Qeynarjeh-Angouran district (west of Zanjan): an approach to the identification of skarn-causati... by Afsoon Dastour, Ebrahim Tale Fazel, Ashraf Torkian

“…Introduction and geological background Chemical composition, origin, and magmatic‒metallogenic evolution of intrusive suites with granitoid nature have a significant role in evaluating mineral potential and separating fertile and barren intrusive rocks in orogenic belts (Svetlitskaya and Nevolko, 2022). …”
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Effectiveness of physician-based diagnosis versus diagnostic artificial intelligence algorithms in detecting communicable febrile diseases in Mexico by Enrique Alonso Medina Fuentes, Carmen Alicia Ruíz Valdez, Porfirio Felipe Hernández Bautista, David Alejandro Cabrera Gaytán, Guadalupe Minerva Olivas Fabela, José Alberto Mireles Garza, Olga María Alejo Martínez, Brenda Leticia Rocha Reyes, Alfonso Vallejos Parás, Lumumba Arriaga Nieto, Yadira Pérez Andrade, Leticia Jaimes Betancourt, Gabriel Valle Alvarado, Oscar Cruz Orozco, Mónica Grisel Rivera Mahey

“…Background Digital medicine is an important tool in the current healthcare landscape. …”
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Implementation of singing groups for postnatal depression: experiences of participants and professional stakeholders in the SHAPER-PND randomised controlled trial by Emeline Han, Rachel Davis, Rachel Davis, Tayana Soukup, Tayana Soukup, Alexandra Bradbury, Julie Williams, Maria Baldellou Lopez, Lorna Greenwood, Rebecca Bind, Carolina Estevao, Tim Osborn, Hannah Dye, Kristi Priestley, Lavinia Rebecchini, Katie Hazelgrove, Manomani Manoharan, Anthony Woods, Nikki Crane, Andy Healey, Paola Dazzan, Nick Sevdalis, Carmine M. Pariante, Daisy Fancourt, Ioannis Bakolis, Ioannis Bakolis, Alexandra Burton

“…BackgroundThere is a rapidly growing evidence base for the effectiveness of creative health interventions in improving mental health, but few studies have explored implementation and scaling of these interventions. …”
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snRNA‐Seq and Spatial Transcriptome Reveal Cell–Cell Crosstalk Mediated Metabolic Regulation in Porcine Skeletal Muscle by Liu Guo, Mengmeng Han, Junfei Xu, Wenyue Zhou, Hanjing Shi, Sisi Chen, Weijun Pang, Xing Zhang, Yehui Duan, Yulong Yin, Fengna Li

“…ABSTRACT Background Cell–cell crosstalk between myogenic, adipogenic and immune cells in skeletal muscle to regulate energy metabolism and lipid deposition has received considerable attention. …”
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Deciphering the coordinated roles of the host genome, duodenal mucosal genes, and microbiota in regulating complex traits in chickens by Fangren Lan, Xiqiong Wang, Qianqian Zhou, Xiaochang Li, Jiaming Jin, Wenxin Zhang, Chaoliang Wen, Guiqin Wu, Guangqi Li, Yiyuan Yan, Ning Yang, Congjiao Sun

“…Abstract Background The complex interactions between host genetics and the gut microbiome are well documented. …”
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Impact of intrarenal arterial lesions on prognosis of IgA nephropathy: insights from a retrospective cohort study by Jingying Tu, Xiaoqian Chen, Haichun Yang, Yiqin Zuo, Fanfan Li, Ji Zhang, Bo Chen, Yinqiu Lv, Chaosheng Chen, Zhen Su, Duo Li

“…Background IgA nephropathy (IgAN) presents a challenging spectrum of outcomes, often complicated by intrarenal arterial/arteriolar lesions (IALs) in affected individuals. …”
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Sociological Analysis of Transformations in the Family Structure in Iran over the Past Five Decades (1966-2016) and Prediction of Its Future Trends by Mohammad Taghi Sabzehei, Milad Bagi, Mohammad Mobaraki, Javad Afsharkohan

“…Exploring the dimensions of these transformations offers critical insights into the broader dynamics of Iranian society.  Materials and MethodsThis study employed a mixed-methods approach, integrating both quantitative and qualitative analyses to investigate transformations in the family structure in Iran over the past five decades (1966-2016). …”
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Detecting wetland encroachment and urban agriculture land classification in Uganda using hyper-temporal remote sensing [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservat... by Stella Kabiri, Rebecca Ssabaganzi, Beatrice Akello, Molly Allen, Drake Mubiru, Juduth Toma Okuonzia

“…Background: Urbanization is an important indicator of economic growth and social change but is associated with environmental degradation, which threatens the sustainable growth of African cities. …”
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Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using <i>Paullinia cupana</i> Kunth Leaf Extract Collected in Different Seasons: Biological Studies and Catalytic Properties by Alan Kelbis Oliveira Lima, Ítalo Rennan Sousa Vieira, Lucas Marcelino dos Santos Souza, Isadora Florêncio, Ingrid Gracielle Martins da Silva, Alberto Gomes Tavares Junior, Yasmin Alves Aires Machado, Lucas Carvalho dos Santos, Paulo Sérgio Taube, Gerson Nakazato, Laila Salmen Espindola, Lorena Carneiro Albernaz, Klinger Antônio da França Rodrigues, Marlus Chorilli, Hugo de Campos Braga, Dayane Batista Tada, Sônia Nair Báo, Luís Alexandre Muehlmann, Mônica Pereira Garcia

“…<b>Background:</b> <i>Paullinia cupana</i> Kunth, popularly known as guarana, a native Amazonian shrub cultivated by the Sateré-Mawé ethnic group, has been used in traditional medicine for various purposes, including stimulant and therapeutic actions, due to its chemical composition, which is rich in bioactive compounds. …”
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