Right atrial remodelling and prognosis in patients with severe atrial functional tricuspid regurgitation by Soongu Kwak, Dong‐Jae Han, Seung‐Pyo Lee, Ho Young Hwang, Hyung‐Kwan Kim, Yong‐Jin Kim, Kyung Hwan Kim, Jae Woong Choi, Jun‐Bean Park

“…Abstract Aims Atrial functional tricuspid regurgitation (AFTR) is increasingly recognized as a distinct cause of tricuspid regurgitation, yet data on outcomes and their determinants are limited. …”
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Brain glucose metabolism in patients with traumatic brain injury undergoing rehabilitation: a longitudinal 18F-FDG PET study by Valeria Pingue, Valeria Pingue, Irene Bossert, Daniela D’Ambrosio, Antonio Nardone, Antonio Nardone, Giuseppe Trifirò, Nicola Canessa, Nicola Canessa, Diego Franciotta

“…ROC curve analysis showed that a peak voxel-value of 1.7998 was the optimal cut-off for favorable rehabilitation outcome. …”
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Psychiatric Outcomes of Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation: A Systematic Review of Short- and Long-Term Effects by Mattia Vittorio Pomes, Giordano D’Urso, Ilaria Bove, Luigi Maria Cavallo, Lorenzo Della Ragione, Carmela Palmiero, Francesco Perrotta, Felice Esposito, Teresa Somma

“…This systematic review aims to evaluate the short-term and long-term psychiatric effects of STN-DBS and identify influencing factors. …”
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European experience of steroid therapy in children with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy with spike wave activation in sleep ((D)EE-SWAS) by Dilan Canbay, Floor E. Jansen, Jan Schönberger, Victoria San Antonio-Arce, Julia Jacobs, Kerstin Alexandra Klotz

“…We recommend that harmonizing steroid treatment strategies is imperative for optimizing (D)EE-SWAS management.…”
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Effects of plant active substances in rheumatoid arthritis—a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Qiuwei Peng, Jian Wang, Kesong Li, Congming Xia, Chuanhui Yao, Qiuyan Guo, Xun Gong, Xiaopo Tang, Quan Jiang

“…Lastly, with respect to DAS28, resveratrol emerged as the optimal choice (74.3%).ConclusionAccording to the network meta-analysis (NMA), curcumin exhibited superior efficacy compared to placebo in decreasing SJC and TJC. …”
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Investigating the nutritional status, outcomes and needs of adolescents and young adults (AYA) following a cancer diagnosis: protocol for a mixed-methods study by Andrew Murnane, Erin Laing, Belinda Steer, Jeremy Lewin, Heather Gilbertson, Elizabeth Mount, Mary-Anne Silvers, Jenelle Loeliger, Jodie Bartle, Kristin Mellett, June Savva, Pasquale L. Fedele, Lisa M. Orme, Leanne Super, Karla Gough, Kate Thompson

“…Abstract Background Cancer treatment for adolescents and young adults (AYA) can be highly challenging and interferes with optimal nutrition, which is vital for healthy development, physical growth, and well-being. …”
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Trends and Disparities in Liver Transplantation in the United States: A Nationwide Analysis of Demographic, Clinical, and Socioeconomic Factors (2016–2021) by Vignesh Krishnan Nagesh, Vivek Joseph Varughese, Marina Basta, Emelyn Martinez, Shruthi Badam, Lokaesh Subramani Shobana, Abdifitah Mohamed, Alin J, Simcha Weissman, Adam Atoot

“…These findings support the need for equitable healthcare strategies aimed at optimizing transplant candidacy and survival across all populations.…”
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Armed conflict and maternal health service utilization in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region: a community-based survey by Mache Tsadik, Hale Teka, Mengistu Welday Gebremichael, Hailay Gebretnsae, Awol Yemane, Girmatsion Fisseha, Tesfay Gebregzabher, Gerezgiher Buruh, Fana Gebresellasie, Mulu Tekie, Gebretsadik Kiros, Mahlet Mehari, Bisrat Tewelde, Yibrah Alemayehu, Fisaha Haile Tesfay, Hagos Godefay

“…Likewise, only 830 (36.5%),1956 (47.1%), and 623 (15.0%) respondents reported the use of optimal antenatal care (ANC), skilled delivery, and postnatal care (PNC) in the first 24 h by mothers, respectively. …”
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Effects and mechanisms of supramaximal high-intensity interval training on extrapulmonary manifestations in people with and without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD-HIIT... by Johan Jakobsson, Chris Burtin, Mattias Hedlund, Carl-Johan Boraxbekk, Jonas Westman, Nina Karalija, Per Stål, Thomas Sandström, David Ruttens, Harry R. Gosker, Jana De Brandt, André Nyberg

“…We aim to determine the effects of supramaximal HIIT and MICT on extrapulmonary manifestations in people with COPD compared to matched healthy controls. …”
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Synovial fluid fibrin degradation product can be used as a new auxiliary marker for periprosthetic joint infection diagnosis by Jincheng Huang, Peng Chen, Zhaodong Zhang, Cheng Cheng, Puji Peng, Yunfei Li, Dongfang Meng, Tao Liu, Yi Jin

“…Therefore, this study aims to investigate the potential value of synovial fluid D-Dimer (sD-Dimer) and synovial fluid FDP (sFDP) in the diagnosis of PJI.Materials and methodsIn a prospective study, the levels of serum C-reactive Protein (CRP), Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), sD-Dimer, and sFDP were measured and compared in 56 patients with PJI (Group A) and 40 patients with aseptic loosening (Group B) who presented at our department from March 1st, 2020, to December 31st, 2023. …”
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Risk factors and prediction model for acute ischemic stroke after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting based on Bayesian network by Wenlong Zou, Haipeng Zhao, Ming Ren, Chaoxiong Cui, Guobin Yuan, Boyi Yuan, Zeyu Ji, Chao Wu, Bin Cai, Tingting Yang, Jinjun Zou, Guangzhi Liu

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to identify the risk factors of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) occurring during hospitalization in patients following off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG) and utilize Bayesian network (BN) methods to establish predictive models for this disease. …”
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Higher induction and maintenance infliximab trough levels are associated with radiological perianal fistula healing in pediatric patients with Crohn's disease by Joonhyuk Son, Sungjoo Park, Seon Young Kim, Yoon Zi Kim, Hansol Kim, Wontae Kim, Sanghoon Lee, Jeong-Meen Seo, Yon Ho Choe, Mi Jin Kim

“…BackgroundLiterature on the association between high infliximab (IFX) trough levels and perianal fistula response in pediatric patients with perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease (PFCD) is limited. This study aimed to evaluate the association between IFX trough levels and radiological perianal fistula healing in pediatric patients with PFCD undergoing long-term IFX treatment.MethodsThe study included pediatric patients (aged <18 years) diagnosed with PFCD who received IFX treatment and underwent follow-up magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 1 year. …”
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Acute effects of a standardised extract of Hericium erinaceus (Lion’s Mane mushroom) on cognition and mood in healthy younger adults: a double-blind randomised placebo-controlled s... by Geyan Surendran, Jake Saye, Syahira Binti Mohd Jalil, Jack Spreadborough, Kyle Duong, Israa M. Shatwan, Dash Lilley, Michael Heinrich, Michael Heinrich, Georgina F. Dodd, Shelini Surendran

“…Further investigations should investigate the effects of chronic supplementation of H. erinaceus fruiting body on cognition and mood in healthy younger adults, as well as establish optimal dosage and the time to peak concentration of H. erinaceus bioactives in the human brain. …”
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Association of dietary cholesterol intake with the risk of fatal cardiovascular events in individuals with type 2 diabetes by A. K. Kuntsevich, O. D. Rymar, S. V. Mustafina, G. I. Simonova, L. V. Shcherbakova, E. G. Verevkin, A. O. Shchetinina, S. K. Malyutina

“…The results of this study may suggest a possible association of high-cholesterol foods with an increased risk of death in people with type 2 diabetes, pointing to the need for people with diabetes to control their dietary cholesterol levels and more optimal type of diet for this population.…”
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Improved Long Term Prognosis by Reducing Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Endothelial Dysfunction in Acute Coronary Syndromes by Alexandru Covaciu, Theodora Benedek, Elena Bobescu, Horatiu Rus, Valentina Benza, Luigi Geo Marceanu, Simona Grigorescu, Christian Gabriel Strempel

“…Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (Omega-3 PUFAs) are present in marine organisms and have the capacity to reduce all these processes and, at the same time, the progression of atherosclerosis and the emergence of ACSs. Aim: To evaluate the role of Omega-3 PUFAs therapy on parameters of oxidative stress, inflammatory syndrome, endothelial dysfunction, and long-term prognosis in acute coronary syndromes. …”
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Blood pressure and the risk of diabetes: A longitudinal observational study based on Chinese individuals by Zhiqiang Zhang, Hejun Chen, Lei Chen, Wenyan Liang, Tenglong Hu, Na Sun, Yangyu Zhao, Xiqing Wei

“…Understanding the potential effects of blood pressure on diabetes risk is, therefore, crucial. This study aims to comprehensively explore the relationship between blood pressure and diabetes risk. …”
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Estimating the Risk of Lower Extremity Complications in Adults Newly Diagnosed With Diabetic Polyneuropathy: Retrospective Cohort Study by Alyce S Adams, Catherine Lee, Gabriel Escobar, Elizabeth A Bayliss, Brian Callaghan, Michael Horberg, Julie A Schmittdiel, Connie Trinacty, Lisa K Gilliam, Eileen Kim, Nima S Hejazi, Lin Ma, Romain Neugebauer

“…Additional research will be needed to identify optimal contexts and strategies for maximizing algorithmic fairness in both interpretation and deployment.…”
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Association of Cumulative Exposure to Metabolic Score for Visceral Fat With the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and All‐Cause Mortality: A Prospective Cohort Study by Qian Liu, Haozhe Cui, Fei Si, Yuntao Wu, Jing Yu

“…Few studies have investigated the association between cumulative exposure to METS‐VF and risk of CVD and all‐cause mortality. We aimed to examine the association of cumulative METS‐VF with risk for CVD and all‐cause mortality. …”
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Effects of 12-week pilates reformer training on the biomechanics of Latin dance Cha-Cha circle chasing technique by Li Che, Yijia Zhou, Ying Wang

“…These findings demonstrate the potential of Pilates Reformer training to improve dance technique, optimize movement quality, and support injury prevention in Latin dance athletes, providing strong evidence for its effectiveness in this domain.…”
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Comparison of ciprofol and propofol for endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kai Wu, Min Liao, Juan Deng, Yunfeng Yu, Yuman Yin, Xinyu Yang, Rong Yu, Zhenjie Liu

“…Future studies are warranted to clarify the safety, efficacy, and optimal dosing of ciprofol across various patient populations, particularly those with complex comorbidities. …”
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