Derivation of a simple risk calculator for predicting clinical worsening in patients with pulmonary hypertension due to interstitial lung disease by K. El-Kersh, R. Bag, N. Bhatt, C. King, A. Waxman, F. Rischard, H. Kim, D. Cella, E. Shen, SD Nathan

“…Background: Pulmonary hypertension due to interstitial lung disease (ILD-PH) portends very poor clinical outcomes, with a median survival time of 1.5 to 2 years. …”
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Antihypertensive prescription is associated with improved 30‐day outcomes for discharged hypertensive emergency department patients by Brett R. Todd, Yuying Xing, Lili Zhao, An Nguyen, Robert Swor, Lauren Eberhardt BS, Amit Bahl

“…Abstract Background Hypertension (HTN) is common in discharged emergency department (ED) patients, yet the short‐term outcomes of treating HTN at ED discharge are unclear. …”
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Fibre density and cross-section associate with hallmark pathology in early Alzheimer’s disease by Greet Vanderlinden, Ahmed Radwan, Daan Christiaens, Jeroen Blommaert, Stefan Sunaert, Mathieu Vandenbulcke, Michel Koole, Koen Van Laere

“…Abstract Background Tau pathology in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) propagates trans-synaptically along structurally connected brain networks and in synergy with amyloid pathology it induces synaptic damage. …”
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Internal-External Homologous Drug-Loaded Exosome-Like Nanovesicles Released from Semi-IPN Hydrogel Enhancing Wound Healing of Chemoradiotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis by Wei X, Wang M, Dong X, He Y, Nan W, Ji S, Zhao M, Chang H, Wei H, Ding D, Chen H

“…This study aimed to develop a novel therapeutic approach.Methods: We fabricated internally-externally homologous drug-loaded exosome-like nanovesicles (ORI/ENs) derived from Rabdosia rubescens and encapsulated them in a semi-interpenetrating network hydrogel system (ORI/ENs/Gel) to repair chemoradiotherapy-induced OM. …”
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Does the Relationship of the Autonomic Symptoms Questionnaire COMPASS 31 with Cardiovascular Autonomic Tests Differ between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus? by Ilenia D’Ippolito, Marika Menduni, Cinzia D’Amato, Aikaterini Andreadi, Davide Lauro, Vincenza Spallone

“…Background The aim was to investigate if autonomic symptoms questionnaire Composite Autonomic Symptom Score (COMPASS) 31 has different association with cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN) and diagnostic performance between type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). …”
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Modified Naples Prognostic Score for Postoperative Prognostic Stratification in Patients with Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Ran J, Liu Y, Yi X, Zhang F

“…Jingyi Ran, Yalian Liu, Xiaoxi Yi, Fujun Zhang Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Fujun Zhang, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People’s Republic of China, Email cnzfj@cqmu.edu.cnBackground: The Naples Prognostic Score (NPS) is a composite index that combines serum albumin (ALB), total cholesterol (TC), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR). …”
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Effectiveness of Cognitive Remediation Interventions for Schizophrenia in Asian Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Suvarna Jyothi Kantipudi, Pratiksha Venkatasubramanian, Ranganath Rattehalli

“…Background: Cognitive deficits are an integral part of schizophrenia, with negatively impacting functionality. …”
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Body mass index and critical care outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients-A national cohort study. by Yolanda Bonilla, Daniel High, Jose Acosta Rullan, Jude Tabba, Richard Shalmiyev, Tanner Noris, Andrea Folds, Ana Martinez, Daniel Heller, Raiko Diaz, Siddarth Kathuria, Prerna Sharma, Mauricio Danckers

“…<h4>Background</h4>The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant global mortality. …”
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Impact of implant abutment materials on force damping response and marginal fit of implant supported restoration by Amr Mohammed Hussein Elmesery, Amany Mohammed Korsel, Waleed Elshahawy

“…Abstract Background The marginal fit and force-damping response of implant-supported restorations play critical roles in the long-term success of dental implants. …”
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Exploring the therapeutic potential of Quercus ilex acorn extract in papillomavirus-induced lesions by Ana I. Faustino-Rocha, Maria João Pires, Maria João Neuparth, Helena Vala, Cármen Vasconcelos-Nóbrega, Irene Gouvinhas, Ana Novo Barros, Maria Inês Dias, Lillian Barros, Margarida M. S. M. Bastos, Lio Gonçalves, Luís Félix, Carlos Venâncio, Rui Medeiros, Rui Miguel Gil da Costa, Paula A. Oliveira

“…Background and Aim: Papillomaviruses (PVs) infections have been documented in numerous animal species across different regions worldwide. …”
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Supraclavicular oblique incision sternocleidomastoid intermuscular approach versus traditional low collar incision linea Alba Cervicalis Approach in thyroid lobectomy (LATERAL stud... by Cheng Qu, Yanbo Sun, Yanxue Wang, Bo Jiang, Chaoyu Jiang, Chen Zhang, Yue Wang, Jingchen Wang, Hua Xi, Yongzhao Chen, Dengyuan Yang, Yuqian Luo, Lei Su

“…We here outline the detailed protocol for this study. Methods PTC which can be treated by lobectomy is considered for inclusion in the study. …”
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Intensive Glycemic Treatment Mitigates Cardiovascular and Mortality Risk Associated With Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy in Type 2 Diabetes by Huimin Zhou, Yiquan Huang, Peihan Xie, Shaozhao Zhang, Menghui Liu, Zhenyu Xiong, Rihua Huang, Xingfeng Xu, Miaohong Li, Ziwei Zhou, Wenjing Zhang, Junqi Zhong, Yue Guo, Jingzhou Jiang, Xinxue Liao, Xiaodong Zhuang

“…Background Hyperglycemia is one of the proposed risk factors for cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN). …”
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Healthy lifestyle factors and recurrent cardiovascular events in patients with OSA: the SAVE study by Shoujiang You, Danni Zheng, Kelly A. Loffler, R. Doug McEvoy, Qiang Li, Yuanming Luo, Ferran Barbé, Qiong Ou, Rui Chen, Chun-feng Liu, Yongjun Cao, Xia Wang, Geraldo Lorenzi-Filho, Manjari Tripathi, Craig S. Anderson, for the SAVE Investigators

“…Abstract Background The extent to which healthy lifestyle factors influence recurrent cardiovascular events in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients is uncertain. …”
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Effectiveness of azvudine versus nirmatrelvir/ritonavir for hospitalized patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection and pre-existing liver diseases by Guanyue Su, Feng Gao, Mengzhao Yang, Ling Wang, Lili Liang, Silin Li, Guangming Li, Na Han, Guotao Li, Guowu Qian, Shixi Zhang, Hong Luo, Donghua Zhang, Hongxia Liang, Zhigang Ren

“…Abstract Background Azvudine and nirmatrelvir/ritonavir are recommended as priority treatments for SARS-CoV-2 infection in China, but their effectiveness and safety in patients with pre-existing chronic liver diseases remains unknown. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of bioimpedance-guided fluid management in patients undergoing haemodialysis: the BISTRO RCT by Mandana Zanganeh, John Belcher, James Fotheringham, David Coyle, Elizabeth J Lindley, David F Keane, Fergus J Caskey, Indranil Dasgupta, Andrew Davenport, Ken Farrington, Sandip Mitra, Paula Ormandy, Martin Wilkie, Jamie H Macdonald, Ivonne Solis-Trapala, Julius Sim, Simon J Davies, Lazaros Andronis

“…Background The BioImpedance Spectroscopy to maintain Renal Output randomised controlled trial investigated the effect of bioimpedance spectroscopy added to a standardised fluid management protocol on the risk of anuria and preservation of residual kidney function (primary trial outcomes) in incident haemodialysis patients. …”
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Arterial Anastomosis to Injured Vessels: Outcomes in Lower Extremity Trauma Reconstruction by Ellen Wang, BS, Jessica R. Nye, BS, Imran Rizvi, MD, Kylie R. Swiekatowski, BA, Bora Kahramangil, MD, Paul Won, MD, Noa G. Kopplin, BS, Stephen F. Parlamas, BS, Jeffrey G. Trost, MD, Mohin A. Bhadkamkar, MD

“…Background:. Although traditional teaching advocates that microsurgical anastomoses should be performed to uninjured vessels outside the zone of injury (ZOI), there is no defined way to assess the extent of the ZOI, and uninjured vessels may not be available. …”
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Tocilizumab modulates the activity of the classical and alternative complement pathways in rheumatoid arthritis patients by Iván Ferraz-Amaro, Iván Ferraz-Amaro, Sergio Santos-Concepción, Javier Castro-Hernández, Maria Vanesa Hernández-Hernández, Beatriz Tejera Segura, Cristina Luna, Esmeralda Delgado-Frias, Federico Díaz-González, Federico Díaz-González, Federico Díaz-González

“…BackgroundTocilizumab (TCZ) is a monoclonal antibody that neutralizes interleukin (IL)-6 and is indicated for diseases characterized by markedly elevated inflammatory markers, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). …”
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Prognostic Value of Biomarkers in Cancer Patients Treated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy by Christopher Mann, MD, Ulrike Pailer, MSc, Andreas Spannbauer, MD, Fardin Hamidi, MD, Aliza Veronika Braser, Martin Hülsmann, MD, Christian Gerges, MD, PhD, Michael Gottsauner-Wolf, MD, Mariann Gyöngyösi, MD, Markus Raderer, MD, Martin Riesenhuber, MD, PhD, Christian Hengstenberg, MD, Jutta Bergler-Klein, MD, Thomas A. Zelniker, MD, MSc

“…Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have improved outcomes for several malignancies, but cancer patients face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease due to shared risk factors, similar biological mechanisms, and cardiotoxic side effects of therapy. …”
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Evaluating the anticancer efficacy of Chara vulgaris ethanolic extract and selenium nanoformulation in Ehrlich carcinoma mice: role of autophagy and apoptosis by Maha Alsunbul, Thanaa A. El-Masry, Maisra M. El-Bouseary, Enas I. El Zahaby, Mostafa M. El-Sheekh, Mohamed M. S. Gaballa, Eman Wahsh, Heba Kamel Badawy, Jawaher Abdullah Alamoudi, Reem ALQahtani, Naifa Alenazi, Maysa M. F. El-Nagar

“…Abstract Background Bioactive compounds with a wide range of chemical compositions and biological functions are found in the Chlorophyceae family. …”
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Baseline fibroblast growth factor 23 predicts incident heart failure and cardiovascular mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease: A 3-year follow-up study by Ying Wang, Dingxin Zhang, Runzhe Zhou, Xiangjie Yang, Xiaoxia Wang, Yuxin Jiang, Xinyuan Zhou, Dashan Li, Jin Zhang, Yonggui Wu

“…Background: Heart failure (HF) is a significant cause of death among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). …”
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