The effect of iron deficiency on cardiac resynchronization therapy: results from the RIDE‐CRT Study by Philipp Lacour, Phi Long Dang, Daniel Armando Morris, Abdul Shokor Parwani, Wolfram Doehner, Franziska Schuessler, Felix Hohendanner, Frank R. Heinzel, Andrea Stroux, Carsten Tschoepe, Wilhelm Haverkamp, Leif‐Hendrik Boldt, Burkert Pieske, Florian Blaschke

“…Abstract Aims Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) improves functional status, induces reverse left ventricular remodelling, and reduces hospitalization and mortality in patients with symptomatic heart failure, left ventricular systolic dysfunction, and QRS prolongation. …”
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In silico analysis of CSF2RB from cancer genomic databases reveals a heterogeneous role in different breast cancer subtypes by Raghad Alshelaiel, Abdulmohsen Alkushi, Abdulmohsen Alkushi, Lolwah Abdullah Alriyees, Lolwah Abdullah Alriyees, Abir Abdullah Alamro, Humidah Alanazi, Areej Alhareeri, Areej Alhareeri, Bader AlMuzzaini, Bader AlMuzzaini, Mamoon Rashid, Mamoon Rashid

“…The activation of these cell surface receptors results in functional responses including cellular proliferation, differentiation, survival, and maturation via multiple signaling pathways such as JAK2/STAT5, MAPK, and PI3-kinase/AKT. …”
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Diagnostic Effectiveness of Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 in Assessing the Risk of Developing Graft Dysfunction in Liver Recipient Children by R. M. Kurabekova, O. M. Tsiroulnikova, I. E. Pashkova, A. G. Olefirenko, O. E. Gichkun, L. V. Makarova, R. A. Monakhov, P. O. Shevchenko

“…The accuracy of the method, the positive predictive value and the negative predictive value of the results were 78, 83 and 77 %, respectively. …”
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Chronic Tic Disorders in Youth: Clinical Phenotypes and Response to Pharmacological Treatment with Aripiprazole by Francesca Falcone, Stefano Berloffa, Gianluca Sesso, Antonio Narzisi, Elena Valente, Valentina Viglione, Gabriele Masi, Annarita Milone, Pamela Fantozzi

“…ADHD was identified as a negative predictor of reduced tic severity on the YGTSS. …”
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Efficacy and tolerability of pharmacological interventions for schizophrenia non-responsive to prior treatment: a systematic review and network meta-analysisResearch in context by Myrto Samara, Andreas S. Lappas, Elisavet Pinioti, Eleni Glarou, Iwo Fober, Christos Christogiannis, Spyridon Siafis, Nikos Christodoulou, Bartosz Helfer, Dimitris Mavridis, Stefan Leucht

“…Secondary outcomes included treatment response, individual symptom domains, discontinuation, adverse events, quality of life, and functioning. Effect sizes were reported as standardized mean differences (SMDs) for continuous outcomes and odds ratios (ORs) for dichotomous outcomes, with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). …”
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Mycorrhizal and nutrient controls of carbon sequestration in tropical rainforest soil by Jie Chen, Xin Tang, Han Xu, Yanpeng Li, Adriana Corrales, Yide Li, Yakov Kuzyakov, Zhanfeng Liu, Shirong Liu

“…This study characterized the performances of AM and ECM trees, SOC content, and soil microbial functions under variable soil nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) content across an intact tropical rainforest based on the spatial dataset from a 60-ha dynamic plot and fitted statistical models to examine the mycorrhizal and nutrient controls on SOC stocks. …”
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Biological activity and chemical characteristics studies of new oligomannose produced by Erwinia gerundensis by Shimaa K. Ali, F.M Mohamed, Ahmed H. El-Ghorab, Eman A. Hamed, Moustafa A. Aboel-Ainin, Mohamed A. Abdelgawad, Khaled El‐Adl, Hussein S. Mohamed

“…FTIR and NMR techniques determined the crude EPS's main components and functional groups, including carbonyl, carboxylic, methylene, and silanol. …”
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Identification of a potential homeodomain-like gene governing leaf size and venation architecture in birch by Xiuyan Bian, Xiuyan Bian, Chen Chen, Chen Chen, Yang Wang, Yang Wang, Chang Qu, Chang Qu, Jing Jiang, Yao Sun, Guifeng Liu

“…Among them, a potential HD-like gene (BpPHD4) of GARP family served as a negative factor in governing leaf size and venation patterning. …”
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The role of social-psychological factors in the adoption of push-pull technology by small-scale farmers in East Africa: Application of the theory of planned behavior by Denis Waiswa, Beatrice Wambui Muriithi, Alice W. Murage, Dave Mwangi Ireri, Fredah Maina, Frank Chidawanyika, Fahri Yavuz

“…Moreover, this study extends the applicability of the TPB by incorporating an additional construct that addresses practical limitations within adoption decision-making, and providing evidence of how TPB constructs function differently across distinct agricultural contexts. …”
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Female-specific associations of serum perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances with sex hormonal/insulin dysregulation: An integrated population-based study by Le-Xin Yang, Junyu Zhai, Zi-Jiang Chen, Yanzhi Du

“…In SWGLM, linear perfluorooctanoate (n-PFOA) and homeostatic model assessment of β cell function (HOMA-β) were positively correlated in females, with this correlation strengthening in those aged ≥ 60. …”
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Carbamazepine-exposed earthworms are characterized by tissue-specific accumulation patterns and transcriptional profiles by Chubin Zhang, Filipe Cabreiro, Leon P. Barron, Stephen R. Stürzenbaum

“…This, in turn, will lead to informed and reliable risk assessments defining the consequences of wastewater and biosolid amendment practices on soil ecology and ecosystem function.…”
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Rosemary Extract Reduces Odor in Cats Through Nitrogen and Sulfur Metabolism by Gut Microbiota–Host Co-Modulation by Ziming Huang, Miao Li, Zhiqin He, Xiliang Yan, Yinbao Wu, Peiqiang Mu, Jun Jiang, Xu Wang, Yan Wang

“…Odors from pet cats can negatively affect the quality of life of cat owners. …”
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Urinary elementomic analysis indicates aluminum as a potential urinary biomarker of sarcopenia in the older adults by Mei-Lin Li, Yi-Min Li, Jing-Jing Huang, Zhi-Yue Wang, Quan Wang, Can Zhao, Xiang Lu, Jin-Shui Xu, Zheng-Kai Shen, Wei Gao

“…Sarcopenia is characterized by aging-related progressive loss of muscle mass and function; however, the specific and sensitive biomarkers are still limited. …”
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Metabolic Reprogramming in Gut Microbiota Exposed to Polystyrene Microplastics by Jinhua Chi, Jeffrey S. Patterson, Yan Jin, Kyle Joohyung Kim, Nicole Lalime, Daniella Hawley, Freeman Lewis, Lingjun Li, Xuan Wang, Matthew J. Campen, Julia Yue Cui, Haiwei Gu

“…In this pilot study, we hypothesize that MPs exposure will negatively affect gut microbiota composition and function, in which metabolic reprogramming plays an important role. …”
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Clinical Prediction of Secondary Bloodstream Infections in Patients with Cerebral Infarction: A Nomogram-Driven Risk Assessment Model Based on LASSO Regression by Zhang L, Li X, Cai D, Mei C, Lu L

“…Patients were categorized into two groups: BSI-negative (n=7,573) and BSI-positive (n=125). Healthcare quality indicators were compared using Mann–Whitney U-test. …”
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Artemisinin supplementation in concentrated cottonseed protein basal diets enhances growth, antioxidant capacity, intestinal immunity and microbiota in hybrid grouper (Epinephelus... by Ling Pan, Qi Wang, Weikang Li, Xiaohui Dong, Shiwei Xie, Beiping Tan, Hongyu Liu, Yan Wang

“…In recent years, its potential in aquaculture has gained attention, but the physiological functions of its bioactive components in aquatic animal production remain underexplored and require further investigation. …”
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Determination of left ventricular ejection fraction and C-reactive protein by the state of ischemic myocardium – capabilities of ECG digitalization by V. K. Tashchuk, O. V. Malinevska-Biliichuk

“…The study included clinical examinations, questionnaire, analysis of biomarkers and data of functional methods of examination (echocardiography, coronary ventriculography, ECG digitalization with the assessment of its parameters based on the “Smart-ECG” medical software platform). …”
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Stroke in a young patient? Consider reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) by Muhammad Khairul Fadli Abd Ghaffar, Mohamed Hassan, Shawn Halpin

“…Since initial imaging may be negative, repeated neuroimaging is essential in suspected cases. …”
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One-dimensional actions of Higman's group by Cristobal Rivas, Michele Triestino

“…(It follows from abstract considerations that the quotient of the space of $\mathbb R$-valued quasimorphisms by the space of bounded functions is of continuum-sized dimension, but that does not imply that any of them are $\mathbb Z$-valued.) …”
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VALIDATION OF LONG-TERM HANDLING AND STORAGE CONDITIONS FOR HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL PRODUCTS FOR AUTOLOGOUS TRANSPLANTS by Ahmed Al Bahrani

“…The inclusion of in-vitro assays as part of functionality testing could further enhance the quality assessment of stored PBHSCs products.…”
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