Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale in patients undergoing extracorporeal circulation: an Italian cross-sectional study by Gloria D’Angelo, Silvia Caucci, Alessandra Carminucci, Giuliana Ciapanna, Sara Sfredda, Elisa Baldoni, Alfredo Fioroni, Vito Maurizio Parato

“…The aim of this study is to identify the degree of anxiety and depression detected by means of the validated Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) following cardiac surgery with ECC. …”
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Pentraxin-3 and C-reactive protein plasma levels predict survival in older adults with or without metabolic syndrome – results of the PolSenior2 substudy by Aleksander J. Owczarek, Anna Ochman, Anna Chudek, Małgorzata Mossakowska, Monika Puzianowska-Kuźnicka, Hanna Kujawska-Danecka, Tomasz Zdrojewski, Andrzej Więcek, Jerzy Chudek, Magdalena Olszanecka-Glinianowicz

“…Abstract Objective There are no published data on the associations between plasma concentration of pentraxin-3 (PTX-3) - a marker of vascular inflammation and mortality in older subjects with or without metabolic syndrome (MS). Therefore, we aimed to compare the prognostic significance of increased PTX-3 and CRP levels on overall survival in subjects aged 60 and older with and without MS. …”
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Anticoagulation therapy and related outcomes among Asian patients after bioprosthetic valve replacement by Tang-Yu Liu, Yi‐Hsin Chan, Victor Chien-Chia Wu, Dong-Yi Chen, Kuo-Chun Hung, Fu-Chih Hsiao, Ying-Chang Tung, Chia-Pin Lin, Pao-Hsien Chu, Shao-Wei Chen

“…Abstract Importance An inadequate number of studies focused on Asian populations have investigated the safety of warfarin usage among Asian patients with tissue valve aortic valve replacement (AVR) or mitral valve replacement (MVR). Objective This study aimed to identify the optimal international normalized ratio (INR) range for Asian patients during a 1-year follow-up after tissue valve replacement. …”
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The role of age, experience, and physical fitness in technical performance in karate: An observational analysis by The role of age, experience, and physical fitness in technical The role of age, experience, and physical fitness in technical performance in karate: An observational analysis performance in karate: An observational analysis, Joaquim FERREIRA, Georgian BADICU, Jarosław MURACKI, Beata POŻAROWSZCZYK-KUCZKO, Adam KAWCZYŃSKI

“…Background: This study aimed to investigate the relationships between age, experience, anthropometric measures, physical fitness, and the quality of technical performance in karate practitioners. …”
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Establishment of an orthotopic tumor model in the mammary gland of BALB/C nude mice using human breast cancer MCF-7 cells and their VDAC-deficient derivatives by E. Yu. Mndlyan, S. G. Semushina, D. I. Rzhevsky, N. I. Novikova, E. A. Kalabina, D. S. Komkov, A. Yu. Maslennikova, A. N. Murashev, E. L. Holmuhamedov

“…The data obtained will be used to optimize the injection volume and cell number, as well as to refine the dynamics of tumor growth, suitable for studying the effect of anticancer drugs on tumors formed by human breast cancer cells (MC F-7) and its genetically modified VDAC -deficient derivatives.…”
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Design, Build, and Initial Testing of a Portable Methane Measurement Platform by Stuart N. Riddick, John C. Riddick, Elijah Kiplimo, Bryan Rainwater, Mercy Mbua, Fancy Cheptonui, Kate Laughery, Ezra Levin, Daniel J. Zimmerle

“…Specifically, this paper aims to describe the development of the WATCH₄ERS unit, report initial sensor responses, and describe future research goals. …”
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Serum uric acid to creatinine ratio in patients with early-onset post-stroke cognitive impairment: a retrospective cohort study by Libin Liao, Weiquan Huang, Rongchao Ma, Wentong Hu, Hui Wu, Moxi Su, Dujuan Sha, Dujuan Sha, Dujuan Sha

“…The serum uric acid to serum creatinine ratio (SUA/SCr) is an independent risk factor for poor outcomes of acute ischemic stroke and can potentially become an effective diagnostic indicator for cognitive decline. In this study, we aimed to investigate the association between SUA/SCr and early-onset post-stroke cognitive impairment.MethodsConsecutive acute ischemic stroke patients from our hospital were enrolled between June 2023 and September 2024. …”
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Recrudescence of measles cases in children under 5 years of age and associated factors in the health district of Logbaba, Cameroon: an unpaired case-control study by Florence Irita, Godfroy Rostant Pokam Djoko, Kelly Cynthia Fodom Tchogang, Joseph Raphael Moyo Tachoum, Annick Suzanne Mbazoa Mbou, Paule Dorcas Ngankeu Tooua, Gwladys Kamwa Tchiemou, Vanel Dongpe Zanbou, Monique Amor Yossa

“…By understanding these factors, it will be possible to optimize the allocation of public health resources, thereby strengthening efforts to eliminate measles and protect vulnerable populations.…”
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Oxygenation targets for endovascular therapy in acute ischemic stroke patients (Oxy-TARGET): protocol for a single-centre, open-label randomised controlled trial by Anxin Wang, Zhengfang Hu, Ruquan Han, Fa Liang, Youxuan Wu, Minyu Jian, Xinyan Wang, Yunzhen Wang, Haiyang Liu, Xuan Hou, Kangda Zhang, Zihui Zhang

“…Introduction Preclinical studies have shown that oxygen therapy can improve ischaemic brain tissue oxygen tension, reduce reperfusion injury after revascularisation, promote neuroregeneration and inhibit inflammatory responses potentially exerting a beneficial effect after endovascular treatment (EVT) in patients with acute ischaemic stroke (AIS). However, the optimal fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) during EVT under general anaesthesia is currently unknown. …”
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Evaluation of Performance and Longevity of Ti-Cu Dry Electrodes: Degradation Analysis Using Anodic Stripping Voltammetry by Daniel Carvalho, Ana Margarida Rodrigues, João Santos, Dulce Geraldo, Armando Ferreira, Marcio Assolin Correa, Eduardo Alves, Nuno Pessoa Barradas, Claudia Lopes, Filipe Vaz

“…This study aimed to investigate the degradation of dry biopotential electrodes using the anodic stripping voltammetry (ASV) technique. …”
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Long-term health related quality of life in adult extracorporeal membrane oxygenation survivors: a single-centre, cross-sectional study by Xiaoting Zeng, Fuxun Yang, Xiaoxiu Luo, Jiajia Li, Yunping Lan, Fan Zeng, Yu Lei, Chun Pan, Rongan Liu, Xiaobo Huang

“…The findings are intended to provide a reference for optimizing post-extracorporeal membrane oxygenation care. …”
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The predictive value of the TG/HDL index for metabolic syndrome and its components: A cross-sectional study in the PERSIAN Guilan Cohort Population by Amirali Ebrahimi, Farahnaz Joukar, Kourosh Mojtahedi, Saman Maroufizadeh, Soheil Hassanipour, Mohammad Reza Naghipour, Mehrnaz Asgharnezhad, Fariborz Mansour-Ghanaei

“…Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the association between the TG/HDL-C ratio and MetS in the Guilan Cohort Study (GCS), a population-based survey in northern Iran, and to identify sex-specific cutoff values for MetS prediction. …”
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The effect of Japanese eel as a main ingredient on hair condition, antioxidant ability, apparent total tract digestibility and body weight gain in cat food by Yilin Yuan, Yilin Yuan, Leilei Zhu, Xuan Cai, Hui Mao, Tingting Wang, Shengqing Tao, Jiayu Bao, Chengyin Liu, Jie Feng

“…Therefore, it is recommended to include a 14% level for optimal benefits.…”
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Adaptaciones metodológicas y su articulación con el rendimiento deportivo en estudiantes de una institución educativa peruana (Methodological Adaptations and Their Articulation wit... by Ángel Chávez Oviedo, Elio Javier Chávez Oviedo, Enaidy Reynosa Navarro

“…Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of adapted training sessions, initially virtual and later in-person, on the sports performance of young athletes, with the goal of optimizing their motor skills and physical condition in the face of adversities. …”
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Effectiveness of different treatment regimens of enhanced external counterpulsation in patients with stable coronary artery disease complicated by heart failure by A. S. Lishuta, O. A. Slepova, N. A. Nikolaeva, N. V. Khabarova, E. V. Privalova, Yu. N. Belenkov

“…Alternative EECP regimens (with more treatments spread evenly over the year) in addition to optimal medical therapy may improve the management of these patients.…”
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Comparison of the composition, immunological activity and anti-fatigue effects of different parts in sika deer antler by Siqi Chen, Yidan Li, Yichun Yang, Shibo Zhao, Huali Shi, Chengkai Yang, Min Wu, Aiwu Zhang

“…The proteins (r2 = 0.997) appear to exert a significant influence on the anti-fatigue effect, while polysaccharides (r2 = 0.865) demonstrate the least relevance.ConclusionThese outcomes indicated that the wax slice yielded optimal results among the tested parts and demonstrated the highest efficacy.…”
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Social Media Users' Expression, Formation Mechanism, and Coping Strategies for Algorithm Aversion by Yan MOU

“…These insights are invaluable for improving and optimizing algorithms to ensure that they not only meet user expectations, but also enhance their overall experience and satisfaction. …”
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Methods of Surgical Treatment of Combined Stenosis of the Carotid and Coronary Arteries. Systematic Review by A. A. Abdurakhmanov, N. M.-U. Sultanbayeva, L. F. Samarkhodzhayeva, Sh. Z. Umarova, S. Ch. Dzhalalov, D. Kh. Dzhalalova

“…Aim of study. To determine the optimal tactics of surgical treatment of patients with combined stenosis of the carotid and coronary arteries by comparing the results of the simultaneous and staged approach according to the literature.Material and methods. …”
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Efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine for post-COVID-19 syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yiting Wang, Xiao Li, Huaizheng Hui, Dianxing Yang

“…Further large-scale, high-quality trials are needed to validate these outcomes and optimize treatment strategies. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/home , CRD420251016442.…”
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Kinematics of the Milky Way from the Statistical Analysis of the Gaia Data Release 3 by Petr Zavada, Karel Píška

“…The aim of the analysis of data from the Gaia Space Observatory is to obtain kinematic parameters of the collective motion of stars in a part of our galaxy. …”
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