Red cell distribution width-to-platelet ratio (RPR) as a predictor of prolonged stay at hospital for COVID-19 inpatients by Martha Fors, Santiago J. Ballaz

“…Aims/Background We looked at novel hematological composites like the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio, red cell distribution width-to-lymphocyte ratio, red cell distribution width-to-platelet ratio, leukocyte-to-C reactive protein ratio, and lymphocyte-to-C reactive protein ratio as explanatory variables for COVID-19 patients´ hospital length of stay (LoS).Methods The association of hematological indices with LoS was analyzed on 2930 COVID-19 patients using the univariate and multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression models with enter method. …”
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Comparison of dried blood spot (DBS) and plasma HIV-1 viral load measurements using Roche COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS TaqMan assay, Northwest Ethiopia by Firehiwot Kebede, Getu Girmay, Gezahegn Bewket, Muluneh Assefa, Tadelo Wondmagegn, Mulualem Lemma, Nega Berhane

“…Thus, in this study, we aimed to compare the quantitative determination of HIV-1 RNA levels using plasma and DBS samples among people living with HIV in Northwest Ethiopia. …”
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Effectiveness of exercise interventions on sperm quality: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Weijia Song, Yu Peng, Yu Peng, Zhuyu Jiang, Zheping Quan, Zheping Quan

“…Although there are a large number of studies to develop treatment for infertility in men, there are no studies to illustrate the effect of exercise on male sperm treatment in a well rationalized and aggregated manner, therefore the aim of this study was to validate the comparative effectiveness of different exercise interventions for treating sperm quality in men by using a network Meta-analysis.MethodsAll randomized clinical trials (RCT) were obtained from PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP databases, and network meta-analysis was used to assess the effectiveness of exercise interventions on sperm quality.ResultsFourteen studies with 1079 subjects were finally included in this study. …”
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Selection of lactic acid bacteria as a probiotic and evaluated its performance on gnotobiotic catfish Clarias sp. by Enita Romasni Turnip, Widanarni, Widanarni, Anja Meryandini

“…ABSTRACT   This study aimed to select lactic acid bacteria (LAB) as a potential probiotic that producing anti‒microbial compounds in order to treat motile aeromonads septicemia diseases caused by Aeromonas hydrophila on catfish Clarias sp. and evaluated its performance on gnotobiotic catfish. …”
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Role of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway and sirtuin genes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease development by G. F. Korytina, L. Z. Akhmadishina, V. A. Markelov, Y. G. Aznabaeva, O. V. Kochetova, T. R. Nasibullin, A. P. Larkina, N. N. Khusnutdinova, N. Sh. Zagidullin, T. V. Victorova

“…Logistic regression was used to detect the association of SNPs in different models. Linear regression analyses were performed to estimate the relationship between SNPs and lung function parameters and smoking pack-years. …”
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Bibliometric analysis of laryngeal cancer treatment literature (2003–2023) by Yan Zhao, Jiancheng Xue

“…Overall, the two tools differ in terms of functionality, data sources, visualization effects, and operational complexity, offering researchers complementary options for bibliometric analysis based on their specific needs.) …”
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Profiling of the serum MiRNAome in pediatric egyptian patients with wilms tumor by Fatma S. Mohamed, Fatma S. Mohamed, Deena Jalal, Youssef M. Fadel, Samir F. El-Mashtoly, Wael Z. Khaled, Wael Z. Khaled, Ahmed A. Sayed, Ahmed A. Sayed, Mohamed A. Ghazy, Mohamed A. Ghazy

“…Among WT histopathology types, the hsa-miR-1180-3p showed a 2.3 log2fold difference in expression between UnFH-WTs and FH-WTs, indicating its potential as a biomarker with 92% sensitivity and 85% specificity for identifying UnFH-WTs. …”
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Evaluating the access and utilization of eyecare services after the adoption of eyecare PBF and its financial sustainability: the case of Rwanda by James Humuza, Thierry Claudien Uhawenimana, Jean Bosco Ndayambaje, Stella Umuhoza Matutina, Tiva Kananura, Janvier Mungarulire, Theoneste Mutsindashyaka, Hassan Mugabo, Emmanuel Ntawuyirusha, Angeline Mumararungu, Ntagara Ngabo Donatien, Henry Mwangi, Caroline Ndolo, Mohamed Semakula

“…We further conducted key informant interviews with different actors’ groups at the health centers, district hospitals, and national level. …”
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Bronchoalveolar lavage combined with metagenomics next-generation sequencing enhances the diagnostic and therapeutic efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitor pneumonia: result from... by Zhenhua Zhou, Xintong Huang, Jiaxin Li, Jihong Huang, Lu Yuan, Wenxia Xie, Junyi Lu, Wenqi Huang, Shangwen He, Dong Yu, Hailin Zhang, Jian Guan, Laiyu Liu

“…Background: Checkpoint Inhibitor Pneumonitis (CIP) poses a grave risk as a life-threatening complication defined by emerging lung infiltrates in cancer patients undergoing immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment. This study aims to investigate the value of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) combined with metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) in the diagnosis and precision treatment of CIP for providing evidence-based medicine. …”
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Baseline serum EV-miR-1-3p as a protective factor and biomarker for hepatocellular carcinoma development after HCV eradication by Wei Teng, Wei-Ting Ku, Po-Ting Lin, Guan-Ting Chen, LiChieh Julie Chu, Hsuan Liu, Yung-Chang Lin, Chun-Yen Lin

“…Reliable biomarkers for predicting the post-SVR HCC risk are lacking. This study aimed to identify baseline serum extracellular vesicle microRNAs (EV-miRNAs) associated with HCC development following SVR. …”
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Eosinophilic esophagitis: Current concepts of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment by D. García-Compeán, A.R. Jiménez-Rodríguez, C.E. González-Martínez

“…In addition, we conducted a review of the advances in research on the different aspects of EoE carried out in recent years. …”
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Studying the Possibility of Application ir Spectroscopy for Raw Material Identification <I>Valeriana wolgensis</I> Kazak. and <I>Valeriana dudia</I> L. by O. A. Kolosova, O. V. Trineeva

“…Similar absorption bands were observed, differing only in intensity. The spectra of similar groups of raw materials (herbs and rhizomes with roots) of the studied species of Valeriana were especially close to each other. …”
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Experiences Receiving and Delivering Virtual Health Care For Women: Qualitative Evidence Synthesis by Karen M Goldstein, Sharron Rushton, Allison A Lewinski, Abigail Shapiro, Tiera Lanford-Davey, Jessica N Coleman, Neetu Chawla, Dhara B Patel, Katherine Van Loon, Megan Shepherd-Banigan, Catherine Sims, Sarah Cantrell, Susan Alton Dailey, Jennifer M Gierisch

“…However, optimal approaches and timing for individualized, virtually delivered health care for women are unclear. ObjectiveThis study aims to conduct a detailed analysis of the current literature to answer the following question: “According to women and their health care teams, what are the reported successes and challenges in accessing, delivering, and participating in synchronous virtual health care for women?” …”
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Modeling Portfolio Optimization based on behavioral Preferences and Investor’s Memory by vahideh mousavi kakhki, Sanaz Khatabi

“…Traditional optimization models, such as Markowitz's Mean-Variance model, aim to maximize expected returns while minimizing risk. …”
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Improved performance of botia fish Chromobotia macracanthus with the utilization of blood clam shell in the recirculation system by Rani Ria Rizki, Iis Diatin, Tatag Budiardi, Irzal Effendi

“…The application of a recirculation culture system using the blood clam filter is increased to water quality and expected to solve the problems. This study aimed to analyze the production performance of botia fish on intermediate and holding rearing in the recirculation system by utilizing blood clams as the filter. …”
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Modelling diabetes and depression in Pakistan: using economic modelling to inform intervention design and a clinical trial of a behavioural activation intervention by Najma Siddiqi, Rowena Jacobs, Edward Fottrell, Naveed Ahmed, Simon Walker, Zia Ul-Haq, David Ekers, Abdul Basit, Asher Fawwad, Naomi Gibbs, Gerardo A Zavala, Faiza Aslam, Richard Ian Gregory Holt, Saima Afaq, Asima Khan Niazi, David Glynn, Pedro Saramago

“…Objectives The ‘Developing and evaluating an adapted behavioural activation intervention for depression and diabetes in South Asia (DiaDeM)’ trial investigates a psychological intervention, behavioural activation (BA), on people with both diabetes and depression in Bangladesh and Pakistan. This study aimed to aid the intervention and trial design.Design This was a modelling study using microsimulation to assess the intervention’s cost-effectiveness. …”
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Incorporation of tritium by pepper and eggplant cultures with short-term exposure to tritium oxide by E. N. Polivkina, E. S. Sysoyeva, E. V. Romanenko, L. F. Subbotina, A. V. Panitskiy, F. F. Zhamaldinov, L. B. Kenzhina

“…In this aspect, the study of tritium incorporation processes and its possible contribution to human radiation exposure from ingested crop products is a relevant task. The aim of the study was to assess tritium incorporation by vegetable crops quantitatively at aerial entry of the radionuclide in the form of tritium oxide. …”
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Effect of Long-Term Supplementation of AZOMITE (Hydrated Sodium Calcium Aluminosilicate) in Finishing Diets on Growth Performance, Dietary Energy, and Carcass Yield of Hairy Lambs by Claudia A. Vizcarra-Chávez, Jesús D. Urías-Estrada, Elizama Ponce-Barraza, Alfredo Estrada-Angulo, Yesica J. Arteaga-Wences, Beatriz I. Castro-Pérez, Jorge L. Ramos-Méndez, Luis Corona, Armando Gomez-Vázquez, Alejandro Plascencia

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate growth performance, dietary energy utilization, and carcass characteristics (carcass weight, dressing percentage, and visceral organ mass) of feedlot lambs fed different levels of AZOMITE (AZO), a source of volcanic clay composed of hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate, the same as that included in a finishing diet. …”
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The association between stress hyperglycemia ratio and 1-year outcomes in patients with acute myocardial infarction: a retrospective large sample cohort study by Ning Yan, Peng Wu, Peng Wu, Zhengjun Zhang, Mohan Wang, Juan Ma, Ali Ma, Dapeng Chen, Xueping Ma, Xiaocheng Li

“…Furthermore, there is a specific non-linear association between SHR and MACCE and all-cause mortality (both inflection point 0.87). Interventions aimed at reducing SHR levels below 0.87 through medication management have the potential to significantly improve outcomes.…”
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Prognostic Factors and Nomogram for Klebsiella pneumoniae Infections in Intensive Care Unit by Du C, Zhang H, Zhang Y, Zhang H, Zheng J, Liu C, Lu F, Shen N

“…The early identification of risk factors for mortality and accurate prognostic evaluation are important. Therefore, we aimed to identify the risk factors for mortality in patients with K. pneumoniae infections and develop a nomogram model for prognosis.Methods: Patients diagnosed with K. pneumoniae infection were recruited from the intensive care unit of Peking University Third Hospital. …”
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