MAFLD mediates the association between CHR and gallstones in the U.S. adults: evidence from NHANES 2021–2023 by Xin Feng, Xiangyu Song, Xi’an Yang, Fuxiang Luan, Yufei Gu, Fengyu Zheng, Huahu Guo, Shishi Qiao

“…Abstract Background Gallstones, a global hepatobiliary disorder, are linked to systemic inflammation, lipid disturbances, and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). …”
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Development and validation of a Comprehensive Hematological Scoring System for predicting overall survival in patients with soft tissue sarcomas: a comparison with NLR and PLR by Ying Qiu, Jiquan Liu, Shuang Chai, Lili Liu, Lili Liu, Longqing Li, Yan Zhang

“…Current biomarkers like neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) lack comprehensive prognostic value due to their reliance on limited hematological parameters.MethodsThis retrospective study analyzed 206 STS patients (2016–2023) to develop a Composite Hematological Scoring System (CHSS) integrating 19 pretreatment markers. …”
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Novel application of CHUANG BI FU biologic protein sponge in promoting peripheral nerve injury repair by regulating vascular regeneration by Yunhao Cai, Jiahao Liu, Renwei Han, Zizhao Ma, Kaihang Yu, Ping Wu, Xiaokun Li, Zhouguang Wang, Jian Wang

“…Abstract Background The search for effective drugs that promote regeneration after peripheral nerve injury (PNI) has received widespread attention, but little attention has been paid to the potential secondary damage to nerves during neurosurgical procedures. …”
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Exploring the Relationship Between Play During School Recess and Motor Performance in 6- to 8-Year-Old Children by Dagmar F. A. A. Derikx, Marina M. Schoemaker, Leila Faber, Suzanne Houwen, Esther Hartman

“…Background: Playing with others, which in school occurs mainly during recess, might be an enabling factor to improve children’s motor performance, as behaviour is shaped by observing and imitating others. …”
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Multidimensionality of hallucination-like experiences: A factor structure refinement of the Launay-Slade Hallucination Scale by H. Honcamp, L.K. Goller, M. Amorim, S.X. Duggirala, J.F. Johnson, M. Schwartze, A.P. Pinheiro, S.A. Kotz

“…Future studies should focus on validating the robustness of the four-factor structure derived from this research across diverse samples of the general population (e.g., different age groups and cultural backgrounds). Specified composite scores underlying HLEs could be of additive value when assessing emerging clinical risk on the psychosis continuum.…”
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Herbal medicine and pattern identification for treating COVID-19: a rapid review of guidelines by Lin Ang, Hye Won Lee, Jun Yong Choi, Junhua Zhang, Myeong Soo Lee

“…Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is pandemic and has caused illness to many people worldwide. …”
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Nd:YAG laser influence on the hybridization quality, employing total-etching or self-etching adhesives: sem analysis by Andressa da Silva Kuwana, Ivan Balducci, Leily Macedo Firoozmand, Daphne Camara Barcellos, Sérgio Eduardo de Paiva Gonçalves

“…Background: The application of Nd:YAG laser on dentin with the adhesive system non-polymerized can influenced the quality of hybrid layer formed. …”
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Specific Position of the Pulmonary Hilar Node in Cancer Immunity: Immunohistochemical and Morphometrical Study Using Lung Regional Nodes Obtained from Non-Small Cell Cancer Patient... by Masaya Aoki, Go Kamimura, Aya Harada-Takeda, Toshiyuki Nagata, Gen Murakami, Kazuhiro Ueda

“…Background: Nodal dendritic cells (DCs) and CD169-positive macrophages, possibly monocyte-derived, cross-present cancer antigens earlier in the proximal node than in the distal node. …”
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Distinct Associations of Cognitive Impairments and Reduced Gray Matter Volumes in Remitted Patients with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder by Ting Sun, Pengfei Zhao, Xiaowei Jiang, Yifang Zhou, Chao Li, Linna Jia, Yanqing Tang

“…Background. Cognitive impairments are documented in schizophrenia (SZ) and bipolar disorder (BD) and may be related to gray matter volumes (GMVs). …”
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Molecular Characterization of Enterohemorrhagic E. coli O157 Isolated from Animal Fecal and Food Samples in Eastern China by Shaohui Wang, Shuxiao Zhang, Zhe Liu, Pingping Liu, Zixue Shi, Jianchao Wei, Donghua Shao, Beibei Li, Zhiyong Ma

“…Biofilm formation assays showed that 53.3% of the EHEC O157 isolates could produce biofilm. However, composite analyses showed that biofilm formation of EHEC O157 was independent of genetic background. …”
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Outcomes of non-hospitalized patients with COVID-19 versus seasonal influenza during the fall-winter 2022–2023 period by Wan-Hsuan Hsu, Bo-Wen Shiau, Ya-Wen Tsai, Jheng-Yan Wu, Ting-Hui Liu, Po-Yu Huang, Min-Hsiang Chuang, Chih-Cheng Lai

“…Abstract Background The comparability of outcomes for non-hospitalized COVID-19 outpatients during the Omicron wave to outpatients with influenza remains uncertain. …”
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Impact of COVID-19 on Opioid Prescribing, Consumption, Pain, and Outcomes after Surgery by Dorna Kheirabadi, MD, Vidhya Gunaseelan, MBA, MS, MHA, Yenling Lai, MSPH, MS, Chad M. Brummett, MD, Jennifer F. Waljee, MD, MPH, MS, Michael J. Englesbe, MD, Mark C. Bicket, MD, PhD

“…The aim is to compare opioid prescription, consumption, and patient-reported and clinical outcomes after surgical discharge pre- versus post-COVID-19 pandemic. Background:. Numerous studies have demonstrated negative health outcomes after pandemic onset. …”
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A risk prediction model for the assessment and triage of women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in low-resourced settings: the miniPIERS (Pre-eclampsia Integrated Estimate... by Beth A Payne, Jennifer A Hutcheon, J Mark Ansermino, David R Hall, Zulfiqar A Bhutta, Shereen Z Bhutta, Christine Biryabarema, William A Grobman, Henk Groen, Farizah Haniff, Jing Li, Laura A Magee, Mario Merialdi, Annettee Nakimuli, Ziguang Qu, Rozina Sikandar, Nelson Sass, Diane Sawchuck, D Wilhelm Steyn, Mariana Widmer, Jian Zhou, Peter von Dadelszen, miniPIERS Study Working Group

“…<h4>Background</h4>Pre-eclampsia/eclampsia are leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity, particularly in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs). …”
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Trajectories of Lipid Profile Changes and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Elderly Asian Patients With Atrial Fibrillation by Yu‐Ting Wang, Yu‐Hsuan Joni Shao, Chih‐Chieh Huang, Jo‐Hsin Chen, Gregory Y. H. Lip, Jong‐Shiuan Yeh

“…ABSTRACT Background The relationship between baseline total cholesterol, low‐density lipoprotein (LDL), high‐density lipoprotein (HDL) and cardiovascular outcomes is well established, but their trajectories over time in elderly Asian patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) remain unexplored. …”
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Mechanical effects of foundation restoration on onlay preparations of mandibular first molars after endodontic treatment by Qiuyue Wang, Dongqi Shi, Xiangling Liu, Weijun Zhang, Zhaolun Sun, Yao Feng, Lingbo Zhang

“…Abstract Background Foundation restorations involve the use of materials such as composite resins to partially restore defective dentin structures. …”
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SIRT6 deficiency impairs the deacetylation and ubiquitination of UHRF1 to strengthen glycolysis and lactate secretion in bladder cancer by Xiaojing Wang, Peipei Zhang, Jiaqi Yan, Jingyi Huang, Yan Shen, Hongchao He, Hongjing Dou

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Morbidity and mortality according to latest CD4+ cell count among HIV positive individuals in South Africa who enrolled in project Phidisa. by Patrick H Maduna, Matt Dolan, Lwando Kondlo, Honey Mabuza, Judith N Dlamini, Mike Polis, Thabo Mnisi, Susan Orsega, Patrick Maja, Lotty Ledwaba, Thuthukile Molefe, Phumelele Sangweni, Lisette Malan, Gugu Matchaba, Paul Khabo, Greg Grandits, James D Neaton

“…<h4>Background</h4>Short-term morbidity and mortality rates for HIV positive soldiers in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) would inform decisions about deployment and HIV disease management. …”
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Development of a Liposome Nanoformulation for the Delivery of Lipoic Acid as a Potential Neuroprotective Therapy in Glaucoma by Pablo Edmundo Antezana, Ailen Gala Hvozda Arana, Sofia Municoy, Martín Federico Desimone, Pablo Evelson, Sandra Ferreira

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide and oxidative stress is considered to play a key role in its development. …”
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Streptomyces griseorubens as a microbial cell factory for extracellular uricase production and bioprocess optimization using statistical approach by Noura El-Ahmady El-Naggar, Sara M. El-Ewasy, Nancy M. El-Shweihy

“…Abstract Background Uricase is a bio-drug used to reduce urate accumulation in gout disease. …”
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Healthy lifestyle behaviors, mediating biomarkers, and risk of microvascular complications among individuals with type 2 diabetes: A cohort study. by Tingting Geng, Kai Zhu, Qi Lu, Zhenzhen Wan, Xue Chen, Liegang Liu, An Pan, Gang Liu

“…<h4>Background</h4>The influence of overall lifestyle behaviors on diabetic microvascular complications remains unknown. …”
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