N-glycans in lung tissue specimens: a prospective target for enhanced cancer diagnosis and prognosis by Erika Lattova, Jana Skrickova, Jitka Hausnerova, Karolina Krystofova, Zbynek Zdrahal, Leos Kren, Mikulas Popovic

“…Statistical analysis was conducted using methods following principles of compositional data analysis. …”
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The relationship between pan-immune inflammation value and different stages of diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a prospective cross-sectional study by Aykut Bulu, Sinem Keser

“…Abstract Background Diabetic retinopathy (DR), a major complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), remains a growing global health concern. …”
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Antimicrobial Effects of Thonningianin a (TA)-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles Encapsulated by a PF-127 hydrogel in Diabetic Wound Healing by Lin Q, Zhu F, Shiye A, Liu R, Wang X, Ye Z, Ding Y, Sun X, Ma Y

“…To promote diabetic wound healing, a composite of thonningianin A (TA)-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (CNPS) encapsulated by a Pluronic F-127 (PF-127) hydrogel (TA-CNPS-PF) was developed in this study.Methods: TA-CNPS was prepared by ionic gelation method and TA-CNPS was thoroughly dispersed into PF-127 hydrogel to prepare TA-CNPS-PF. …”
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Identifying nontuberculous mycobacteria from a mycobacteria growth indicator tube with nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy: A laboratory metabolomics analysis case report by Dr Christoffel Opperman, Dr Marwaan Rylands, Dr Sarishna Singh, Ms Aysha Amien, Mr Yonas Ghebrekristos, Prof Rob Warren, Dr Wynand Goosen

“…This method offers potential in discriminating between samples with varied biological compositions, aiding in the identification of diagnostic markers for respiratory tract infections. …”
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Pathologic and Oncologic Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Orchiectomy After Chemotherapy for Advanced Testicular Germ Cell Tumors by Viranda H. Jayalath, Fady Baky, Samuel A. Gold, Nicole Liso, Brandon Williams, Samuel A. Funt, Darren R. Feldman, Victor E. Reuter, Joel Sheinfeld, Richard S. Matulewicz

“…Background and objective: Delayed orchiectomy is generally recommended for patients who receive upfront chemotherapy for advanced testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs). …”
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CHANGE: A Multi-Country Cohort Project Exploring Child Malnutrition and Adult Non-Communicable Disease: Generating Evidence on Mechanistic Links to Inform Future Policy/Practice by Kimberley McKenzie, Natasha Lelijveld, Debbie Thompson, Kenneth Anujuo, Mubarek Abera, Marko Kerac

“…Our objectives are as follows: 1. explore different patterns of post-malnutrition weight gain/growth; 2. investigate the associations between weight gain/growth during and after malnutrition and NCD risk profile as assessed by adults/in later life; 3. understand how the following may influence the risk of later-life NCD: a. the timing of the malnutrition, b. the severity of malnutrition, and c. different patient management approaches (NB., Jamaica used inpatient-only management; Malawi was hybrid; Ethiopia used outpatient-only care). Methods: We will use already collected data from three cohorts of survivors of child malnutrition: Jamaica were originally treated for malnutrition in 1960–95; Malawi was originally treated in 2006–7; Ethiopia was originally treated in 2014–15 We will carry out the following steps: 1. pool data from our three cohorts, identifying and grouping common variables; 2. generate new exposure variables of “post-malnutrition growth” (since there is no one standard definition of this, we will use six different alternatives defining growth in slightly different ways); 3. summarise NCD outcome variables already available in the datasets (e.g., BP, body composition, fasting glucose, and other blood markers of NCD risk); 4. use regression analysis to explore the association between early-life post-malnutrition growth and later-life NCD/NCD risk. …”
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Impact of Central Event Adjudication on the PLATO Trial Results by Victor L. Serebruany, Wendy Ziai, Hector A. Cabrera-Fuentes, Brendon Pokov, Isabella Hwang, Thomas Marciniak

“…Background: This study aimed to determine the impact of central adjudication of site-reported events in patients with acute coronary syndromes treated with ticagrelor or clopidogrel in addition to aspirin within the frame of indication-seeking The PLATelet Inhibition and Clinical Outcomes (PLATO) trial. …”
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Comparative effect of different types of artificial teeth and the effect of different surface treatments on the shear bond strength to CAD/CAM denture base by Hajar M. Saleh, Ammar Kh. Al-Noori

“…Methods: Milled CAD/CAM denture base resin was used to test three types of denture teeth: acrylic, composite, and milled CAD/CAM. …”
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Vision-related quality of life and access to eye care among recently resettled Syrian refugees in Philadelphia by Sila Bal

“…# Background Eye health is a major contributor to quality of life and remains a significant global health concern. …”
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Orthodontic Bonding: Review of the Literature by Ali H. Alzainal, Ahmed Shehab Majud, Abdulfatah M. Al-Ani, Adil O. Mageet

“…This study aims to serve as a clinical guideline for the safest and most effective approaches taken to condition various surfaces for bonding to orthodontic brackets and provide background knowledge on the subject. Materials and Methods. …”
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Relationship of Fingerprints with Blood Group and Sex—A Comparative Study by Anitta Joseph, Aparna Jayakala, Saritha D’Souza, Alana Chacko, Athul Vivek, Sruthi Saji

“…Background: Fingerprints are a unique pattern of friction ridges, which remain constant throughout one’s lifetime. …”
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Effects of beta-blockers on heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: a meta-analysis. by Feng Liu, Yanmei Chen, Xuguang Feng, Zhonghua Teng, Ye Yuan, Jianping Bin

“…<h4>Background</h4>Effects of beta-blockers on the prognosis of the heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) remain controversial. …”
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Association of the cardiometabolic index with sarcopenia among U.S. adults: NHANES 2011-2018 findings. by Qing Zhao, Yue Xu, Xiaotian Chen

“…<h4>Background</h4>The cardiometabolic index (CMI), initially devised as a diagnostic tool for diabetes mellitus, has evolved into a composite biomarker for evaluating metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease risk. …”
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Prognostic significance of eosinophil-to-platelet ratio and C-reactive protein in predicting adverse events during acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A c... by M Yogesh, D Kadalarasu, Naresh Makwana, Iva S. Chatterjee

“…We aimed to determine their prognostic utility and accuracy. Methods This was a prospective analysis of COPD patients hospitalised for acute exacerbation over one year. …”
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Associations between β-Blocker Therapy at Discharge and Long-Term Follow-Up Outcomes in Patients with Unstable Angina Pectoris by Lei Liu, Xiaosong Ding, Hui Chen, Weiping Li, Hongwei Li

“…Background. The effects of β-blockers in patients with unstable angina pectoris (UAP) are unclear. …”
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A Correlational Study between Chest Computed Tomography Severity Score and Laboratory Biomarker among COVID-19 Patient Admitted to a Tertiary Care Institute in a Tribal Belt of Cen... by Md. Naushad Alam, Shagufta Khatoon, Akash Verma, Hemlata Thakur, V. K. Manwani

“…Background: COVID-19 an emerging viral disease is a new challenge before the world. …”
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The clinical impact of cerebellar grey matter pathology in multiple sclerosis. by Alfredo Damasceno, Benito Pereira Damasceno, Fernando Cendes

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To evaluate the clinical and cognitive impact of cerebellar grey-matter pathology in multiple sclerosis patients.<h4>Methods</h4>Forty-two relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis patients and 30 controls underwent clinical assessment including the Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite, Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) and cerebellar functional system (FS) score, and cognitive evaluation, including the Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test (PASAT) and the Symbol-Digit Modalities Test (SDMT). …”
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Genetic structure of different ethnic populations at the frontotemporal dementia risk loci. by Volodymyr Mavrych, Maryam Alamil, Olena Bolgova, Volodymyr Dvornyk

“…<h4>Background and purpose</h4>Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder affecting behavior, language, and cognition. …”
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Who Needs to Be Allocated in ICU after Thoracic Surgery? An Observational Study by Liana Pinheiro, Ilka Lopes Santoro, Sonia Maria Faresin

“…The aims of this study were to identify predictive factors for effective use of ICU admission after lung resection and to develop a risk composite measure to predict its effective use. Methods. 120 adult patients undergoing elective lung resection were enrolled in an observational prospective cohort study. …”
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Combined modalities for the rapid diagnosis of patients with suspected tuberculous lymphadenitis: A cross-sectional study by Mohsin Hasan Sayed, Kavita Sane

“…Background In settings with high burden of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, the use of various diagnostic modalities can result in superior and quick diagnosis leading to prompt initiation of treatment. …”
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