Elevated triglyceride-glucose index is a risk factor for cardiovascular events in adults with type 1 diabetes: a cohort study by Rosa Oh, Seohyun Kim, Sang Ho Park, Myunghwa Jang, So Hyun Cho, Ji Yoon Kim, You-Bin Lee, Sang-Man Jin, Kyu Yeon Hur, Gyuri Kim, Jae Hyeon Kim

“…Abstract Background The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index is recognized as an indicator of insulin resistance and is linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with type 2 diabetes. …”
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Candida and Bacterial Skin Colonisation of Critically-ill Patients in Two Tertiary Healthcare Facilities in Zambia by Prof Geoffrey Kwenda, Dr John Mwaba, Ms Chalwe Sokoni, Mr Christone Kaile, Ms Faith Kabansa, Mr Darlingtone Mwenya, Ms Tshiama Mirriam Mwamba, Ms Ruth Mpembe, Dr Sabelle Jallow, Ms Rudzani Mashau, Prof Nelesh Govender, Miss Chalwe Sokoni

“…This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of Candida and bacterial colonisation in critically ill patients in Zambia. Methods: In a Point-prevalence survey (PPS) for Candida and bacterial skin colonisation conducted on October 2 and 3, 2023, skin swab samples (composite axilla/groin) were collected from critically-ill patients who were admitted for at least 48 hours to two tertiary hospitals in Zambia. …”
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Candida skin colonization among critically-ill neonates, children and adults admitted to tertiary and district hospitals in Mozambique by Dr Sérgio Massora, Aquino Nhantumbo, Miriam Mwamba, Leocadia Vilanculos, Silondiwe Nzimande, Janeta Machai, Judice Miguel, Milton Kincardett, Corssino Tchavana, Anélsio Cossa, Eládio Alvaro, Sabelle Jallow, Rudzani C Mashau, Inácio Mandomando, Nelesh P Govender

“…Background: Pathogenic fungi are responsible for a largely silent epidemic, often hidden killers causing substantial morbidity and mortality in susceptible individuals. …”
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Effectiveness and risk of ARB and ACEi among different ethnic groups in England: A reference trial (ONTARGET) emulation analysis using UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink Aurum-... by Paris J Baptiste, Angel Y S Wong, Anna Schultze, Catherine M Clase, Clémence Leyrat, Elizabeth Williamson, Emma Powell, Johannes F E Mann, Marianne Cunnington, Koon Teo, Shrikant I Bangdiwala, Peggy Gao, Kevin Wing, Laurie Tomlinson

“…<h4>Background</h4>Guidelines by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommend an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) rather than an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) for the treatment of hypertension for people of African and Caribbean descent, due to an increased risk of angioedema associated with ACEi use observed in US trials. …”
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A 5-Year Follow-Up of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Following External Beam Radiotherapy or Radical Prostatectomy in Localised Prostate Cancer by Rowan V. David, Peter L. Stapleton, Arman A. Kahokehr, Jason Lee, David I. Watson, John Leung, Michael E. O’Callaghan

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Late toxicity following radiotherapy is common and compromises patient quality of life. …”
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Cervical cerclage for prevention of preterm birth and adverse perinatal outcome in twin pregnancies with short cervical length or cervical dilatation: A systematic review and meta-... by Francesco D'Antonio, Nashwa Eltaweel, Smriti Prasad, Maria Elena Flacco, Lamberto Manzoli, Asma Khalil

“…<h4>Background</h4>The optimal approach to prevent preterm birth (PTB) in twins has not been fully established yet. …”
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Equity of National Essential Public Health Services (NEPHS) in Mainland China, 2019: a cross-sectional study based on the NEPHS database by Lu Liu, Jinhong Zhao, Yuxing Wang, Xinyue Chen, Siqi Zhang, Mengyu Li, Lili You, Yuanli Liu

“…Abstract Background China’s National Essential Public Health Service (NEPHS) Program was launched in 2009 to deliver population-based public health and individual health management services to all residents at 800,000 primary health-care centers nationwide. …”
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Impact of differentiated service delivery models on quality of life among people living with HIV in Uganda– a quasi-experimental study by Benson Nasasira, Grace Banturaki, Nelson Kalema, Joseph Musaazi, Aidah Nanvuma, Stephen Okoboi, Nancy Gathoni Kiarie, Joash Ntenga Moitui, Damazo Kadengye, Jonathan Izudi, Barbara Castelnuovo

“…Abstract Background Differentiated service delivery (DSD) models in resource-limited settings reduce strain on health services and improve clinical outcomes such as retention and viral suppression, but little is known about the impact of HIV DSD models on quality of life (QoL), which is essential for optimizing person-centered care. …”
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NF1 expression profiling in IDH-wildtype glioblastoma: genomic associations and survival outcomes by Michael Chang, Mohamed Sherief, Maria Ioannou, Viveka Chinnasamy, Lucy Chen, Michael Frost, Michelle Mattson-Hoss, Herb Sarnoff, David O. Kamson, Matthias Holdhoff, Debraj Mukherjee, Chetan Bettegowda, Jordina Rincon-Torroella, Victoria Croog, Peng Huang, Fausto J. Rodriguez, Calixto-Hope G. Lucas, Karisa C. Schreck

“…Abstract Background NF1 inactivation is associated with sensitivity to MEK inhibitor targeted therapy in low-grade and some high-grade gliomas. …”
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The advanced lung cancer inflammation index has an L-shaped association with prognosis in American adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: a cohort study by Yuexia Lu, Shuaipeng Yuan, Huazhao Xu, Jiqi Ouyang, Jinsheng Dong, Xin Jiang, Xiao Shao, Runshun Zhang

“…BackgroundRegular monitoring and follow-up of patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) are of paramount importance in ensuring effective management of the condition. …”
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Food biodiversity and total and cause-specific mortality in 9 European countries: An analysis of a prospective cohort study. by Giles T Hanley-Cook, Inge Huybrechts, Carine Biessy, Roseline Remans, Gina Kennedy, Mélanie Deschasaux-Tanguy, Kris A Murray, Mathilde Touvier, Guri Skeie, Emmanuelle Kesse-Guyot, Alemayehu Argaw, Corinne Casagrande, Geneviève Nicolas, Paolo Vineis, Christopher J Millett, Elisabete Weiderpass, Pietro Ferrari, Christina C Dahm, H Bas Bueno-de-Mesquita, Torkjel M Sandanger, Daniel B Ibsen, Heinz Freisling, Stina Ramne, Franziska Jannasch, Yvonne T van der Schouw, Matthias B Schulze, Konstantinos K Tsilidis, Anne Tjønneland, Eva Ardanaz, Stina Bodén, Lluís Cirera, Giuliana Gargano, Jytte Halkjær, Paula Jakszyn, Ingegerd Johansson, Verena Katzke, Giovanna Masala, Salvatore Panico, Miguel Rodriguez-Barranco, Carlotta Sacerdote, Bernard Srour, Rosario Tumino, Elio Riboli, Marc J Gunter, Andrew D Jones, Carl Lachat

“…<h4>Background</h4>Food biodiversity, encompassing the variety of plants, animals, and other organisms consumed as food and drink, has intrinsic potential to underpin diverse, nutritious diets and improve Earth system resilience. …”
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A Longitudinal Study of the Bidirectional Temporal Dynamics Between Body Mass Index and Biological Aging by Peggy Ler, Jonathan K. L. Mak, Chandra A. Reynolds, Alexander Ploner, Nancy L. Pedersen, Juulia Jylhävä, Anna K. Dahl Aslan, Deborah Finkel, Ida K. Karlsson

“…ABSTRACT Background Obesity and aging share biological processes, but their relationship remains unclear, especially in late life. …”
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Matrix Metalloproteinases 7 and 10 Are Prognostic Biomarkers for Systemic Cardiovascular Risk in Individuals with Peripheral Artery Disease by Ben Li, Farah Shaikh, Houssam Younes, Batool Abuhalimeh, Abdelrahman Zamzam, Rawand Abdin, Mohammad Qadura

“…Background/Objectives: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), such as myocardial infarction and stroke, which are the top mortality causes in the PAD population. …”
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Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing in Pneumonia: Applications in the Detection of Responsible Pathogens, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Virulence by Liu B, Bao Z, Chen W, Xi X, Ge X, Zhou J, Zheng X, Zhang P, Deng W, Ding R, Zhou M, Fang J

“…We aimed to explore the applicability of tNGS in the co-detection of the responsible pathogens, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes, and virulence genes in patients with pneumonia.Methods: A prospective study was conducted among patients with suspected pneumonia at Ruijin Hospital from March 1 to May 31, 2023. …”
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A life that’s worth living – measuring health-related quality of life among people treated for tuberculosis in Viet Nam: a longitudinal EQ-5D-5L survey by Luan Nguyen Quang Vo, Rachel Forse, Andrew James Codlin, Huy Ba Huynh, Anja Maria Christine Wiemers, Jacob Creswell, Tushar Garg, Thi Minh Ha Dang, Lan Huu Nguyen, Hoa Binh Nguyen, Luong Van Dinh, Nhung Viet Nguyen, Tom Wingfield, Kristi Sidney Annerstedt, Jad Shedrawy, Knut Lönnroth

“…Abstract Background In many settings, Tuberculosis (TB) represents a catastrophic life event that substantially impairs a person’s Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL). …”
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Cardiometabolic Biomarkers and Prediction of Kidney Disease Progression: The eGFR Cohort Study by Elizabeth L. M. Barr, Federica Barzi, Phillip Mills (Kulkalgal), Maria Nickels, Sian Graham, Odette Pearson, Varuni Obeyesekere, Wendy E. Hoy, Graham R. D. Jones, Paul D. Lawton, Alex D. H. Brown, Mark Thomas, Ashim Sinha, Alan Cass, Richard J. MacIsaac, Louise J. Maple-Brown, Jaquelyne T. Hughes (Wagadagam)

“…Background: Traditional markers modestly predict chronic kidney disease progression in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. …”
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Research and application of pressure relief technology for fracturing thick hard roof in super-high mining face by Yajun LEI, Yanjun FENG, Hongpu KANG, Futang ZHAO, Xiaoguang SHANG, Rui WANG, Peng WANG, Zhen ZHANG, Jianchao REN, Kaikai ZHAO, Yangfa ZHENG, Xiaogang LIU

“…Aiming at the problems of super-large mining space, strong ore pressure and ultra-high coal wall stability control faced by full-mechanized mining face with ultra-large mining height and thick hard roof, this paper takes the 122104 working face of Caojiatan Coal Mine, the world’s first ultra-10 m super-mechanized mining face, as the research background. Systematic research on pressure relief mechanism of heavy hard roof fracturing, true triaxial hydraulic fracturing fracture reconstruction experiment, three-dimensional fracture propagation fluid-structure coupling numerical simulation, high-flow composite fracturing technology and process, hydraulic fracturing effect monitoring and evaluation are carried out. …”
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Assessing the neuroprotective benefits for babies of antenatal magnesium sulphate: An individual participant data meta-analysis. by Caroline A Crowther, Philippa F Middleton, Merryn Voysey, Lisa Askie, Lelia Duley, Peter G Pryde, Stéphane Marret, Lex W Doyle, AMICABLE Group

“…<h4>Background</h4>Babies born preterm are at an increased risk of dying in the first weeks of life, and those who survive have a higher rate of cerebral palsy (CP) compared with babies born at term. …”
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Final shade and whiteness: impact of various ultra-thin CAD/CAM veneers and tooth-colored resin substrates by Yinghui Wang, Xia Wei, Linjuan Gao, Dingkun Liu, Xing Chen, Liujun Lin, Yu Pan, Hao Yu, Guang Hong, Hui Cheng

“…Abstract Background Achieving optimal color control in chairside CAD/CAM ultra-thin veneers, remains a significant challenge for dental clinicians and technicians. …”
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Effects of transcranial alternating current stimulation combined with sertraline on cognitive function in patients with depressive disorder by Li Dan, Xia Zhong, Zhu Wenli, Liang Dandan, Miao Wenwen, Song Chuanfu

“…BackgroundCognitive function is closely related to an individual's quality of life and social functioning， with approximately 20%~35% of patients with depressive disorder experiencing some degree of cognitive impairment even after clinical symptom remission. …”
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