Investigation of the relationship between lead exposure in heavy metals mixtures and the prevalence of stroke: a cross-sectional study by Jiarong He, Wen Zhang, Fang Zhao, Ming Wang, Zhuo Wang, Chen Liang, Jing Pan, Jiaoying Jia, Mingming Zhang

“…Abstract Background The adverse effects of environmental toxic metal exposure on human health are well-documented. …”
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Integrating adipsin with novel cardiometabolic and inflammatory indices for enhanced early prediction of gestational diabetes mellitus: a prospective cohort study by Meizhi Cai, Xuan Jiang, Xinyi Xu, Sidi Zhao, Yue Sun, Yushuo Yang, Ping Yang, Chen Fang, Yifan Huang

“…Abstract Background Early identification of individuals at risk for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is essential for mitigating its adverse effects on both maternal and foetal health. …”
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Protective role of oleic acid against palmitic acid-induced pancreatic fibrosis by Sonia Frendi, Anaïs Chassac, Killian Veron, Jérôme Raffenne, Rémy Nicolle, Miguel Albuquerque, Valérie Paradis, Anne Couvelard, Jérôme Cros, Vinciane Rebours

“…Abstract Background Obesity has been associated with several pancreatic disorders and is an important risk factor for pancreatic cancer. …”
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Risk adjusted 30‐day mortality and serious adverse event rates among a large, multi‐center cohort of emergency department patients with acute heart failure by Dana R. Sax, Dustin G. Mark, Jamal S. Rana, Sean P. Collins, Jie Huang, Mary E. Reed, CREST Network

“…Abstract Background Admission rates for emergency department (ED) patients with acute heart failure (AHF) remain elevated. …”
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Prevalence and correlates of smoking and nicotine dependence: results of a nationwide cross-sectional survey among Singapore residents by Janhavi Ajit Vaingankar, Edimansyah Abdin, Saleha Shafie, Yunjue Zhang, Siow Ann Chong, Mythily Subramaniam, Sherilyn Chang, Shazana Shahwan, Rajeswari Sambasivam, Yik Ying Teo, Derrick Heng

“…Background Since the Singapore Mental Health Study in 2010 which reported a 16.0% prevalence rate for current smokers and 4.5% for nicotine dependence, new anti-smoking strategies have been implemented. …”
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Ultrasound-Guided Venous Puncture Reduces Groin Complications in Electrophysiological Procedures by Yannick Teumer, Daniel Eckart, Lyuboslav Katov, Markus Graf, Carlo Bothner, Wolfgang Rottbauer, Karolina Weinmann-Emhardt

“…<b>Background</b>: In electrophysiological procedures, multiple punctures on the femoral vein can be necessary depending on the number of catheters required. …”
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Quality of life in patients with chronic liver disease by Popović Dušan Đ., Kisić-Tepavčević Darija, Kovačević Nada, Milovanović Tamara, Krstić Miodrag, Ranković Ivan, Martinov Jelena, Glišić Tijana, Ješić Rada, Pekmezović Tatjana

“…Background/Aim. Quality of life is impaired in patients with the chronic liver disease (CLD). …”
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Risk of adverse obstetrical and neonatal outcomes in women consuming recreational drugs during pregnancy by Sreemanjari Kandhasamy, Karine Lepigeon, Stéphanie Baggio, Roulet Céline, Michael Ceulemans, Ursula Winterfeld, Stephen P. Jenkinson, Katyuska Francini, Emeline Maisonneuve, Alice Panchaud

“…Abstract Background Previously conducted studies have observed an increased risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes with prenatal exposure to cocaine and opioids. …”
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A Computational Study on Renal Artery Anatomy in Patients Treated with Fenestrated or Branched Endovascular Aneurysm Repair by Yuzhu Wang, Yuna Sang, Wendong Li, Minjie Zhou, Yushun Zhao, Xiaodong He, Chao Wang, Xiaoqiang Li, Zhao Liu

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Area Deprivation and Clinical Biomarkers of Inflammation in Cancer Survivors of the National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program by Cecily A. Byrne, Vanessa M. Oddo, Evgenia Karayeva, Greg Kopetsky, Sage Kim

“…ABSTRACT Background High neighborhood deprivation is linked to increased cancer and overall mortality. …”
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Effects of Women’s Participation in Household Decision Making on Skilled Birth Attendants Supervised Delivery in Bangladesh by Md Badsha Alam, Shimlin Jahan Khanam, Md Awal Kabir, Atika Rahman Chowdhury, Tahir Ahmed Hassen, Susmita Das, Md Nuruzzaman Khan

“…Background: While the importance of women’s participation in household decision making in enhancing access to healthcare services is widely acknowledged, limited evidence exists on the link between women’s participation in household decision making and skilled birth attendants (SBA) supervised delivery. …”
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Sport Specialization, Physical Performance and Injury History in Canadian Junior High School Students by Chris Whatman, Carla van den Berg, Luz Palacios-Derflingher, Carolyn Emery

“…# Background Youth sports participation is encouraged for proposed physical and psychological benefits. …”
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Improved early risk stratification of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention using a combination of serum so... by Jongwook Yu, Pyung Chun Oh, Minsu Kim, Jeonggeun Moon, Yae Min Park, Kyounghoon Lee, Soon Yong Suh, Seung Hwan Han, Kyunghee Byun, Taehoon Ahn, Woong Chol Kang

“…<h4>Background</h4>Although soluble suppression of tumorigenicity 2 (sST2) in serum is known to be associated with ischemic heart disease and heart failure, data regarding its prognostic impact in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is limited. …”
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Scientific evidence for the management of dentin caries lesions in pediatric dentistry: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. by Tamara Kerber Tedesco, Thais Gimenez, Isabela Floriano, Anelise Fernandes Montagner, Lucila Basto Camargo, Ana Flávia Bissoto Calvo, Susana Morimoto, Daniela Prócida Raggio

“…<h4>Background</h4>A systematic quantitative evaluation of the available evidence of the treatment for caries lesions in primary teeth that considers how different caries progressions lead to the need for distinct interventions might provide additional useful information for clinical evidence-based decision making. …”
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Ageing, multimorbidity, and quality of life: a mediation analysis using longitudinal ageing study in India by Bharti Singh, Ajay Kumar

“…BackgroundThe ageing population in India is growing rapidly, but the decline in healthy life expectancy is more pronounced. …”
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Impact of Pretreatment of Dentin with Omega-9 on Microtensile Bond Strength of Fifth-Generation Dentine Adhesive at Different Times by Sh Kermany, F Moktarpour, S Seyedmajidi, M Ghasempour

“…Background and Objective: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) reduces the resin-dentin bond and bond strength over time. …”
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Early detection of ICU-acquired infections using high-frequency electronic health record data by Meri R. J. Varkila, Giacomo Lancia, Maarten van Smeden, Marc J. M. Bonten, Cristian Spitoni, Olaf L. Cremer

“…Abstract Background Nosocomial infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the ICU. …”
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Effect of concentric exercise-induced fatigue on proprioception, motor control and performance of the upper limb in handball players. by Stelios Hadjisavvas, Michalis A Efstathiou, Irene-Chrysovalanto Themistocleous, Katerina Daskalaki, Paraskevi Malliou, Christoforos D Giannaki, Jeremy Lewis, Manos Stefanakis

“…<h4>Background</h4>The last phases of a competitive game are when shoulder injuries most commonly happen, and fatigue is thought to be a major contributing factor, perhaps because of reduced proprioception and motor control. …”
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Improved water supply infrastructure to reduce acute diarrhoeal diseases and cholera in Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Results and lessons learned from a pragmatic trial. by Karin Gallandat, Amy Macdougall, Aurélie Jeandron, Jaime Mufitini Saidi, Baron Bashige Rumedeka, Espoir Bwenge Malembaka, Andrew S Azman, Didier Bompangue, Simon Cousens, Elizabeth Allen, Oliver Cumming

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a trial of water supply infrastructure improvements in Uvira (DRC). …”
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Standardized mean age at death (MADstd): Exploring its potentials as a measure of human longevity by Markus Sauerberg, Marc Luy

“…BACKGROUND: Period mean age at death (MAD) is affected by a population’s age structure, and therefore by its mortality, fertility, and migration history. …”
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