Prognostic value of carbohydrate antigen 125 combined with N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide in patients with acute heart failure: a prospective cohort study in Vietnam by Chau Minh Truong, Nguyen Hoang Nguyen Do, Hoa Ngoc Chau, Truc Thanh Thai

“…Abstract Background Carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125) is an emerging prognostic biomarker for acute heart failure (AHF). …”
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Lower-Quarter Y-Balance Test Differs by Age: Younger Athletes May Not Be Generalized to High School-Aged Counterparts by James J McGinley, Ben Randoing, Laura Saleem, Caroline Podvin, Henry B Ellis, Philip L Wilson, Sophia Ulman

“…# Background Given rising youth sport participation, 8 to 10-year-olds increasingly display comparable lower-extremity injury incidence to 11 to 17-year-olds and require effective return to sport criteria. …”
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Comparative effectiveness and tolerance of immunosuppressive treatments for idiopathic membranous nephropathy: A network meta-analysis. by Song Ren, Ying Wang, Ying Wang, Li Xian, Tadashi Toyama, Meg Jardine, Guisen Li, Vlado Perkovic, Daqing Hong

“…<h4>Background</h4>Immunosuppressive agents in general are shown to prevent renal progression and all-cause mortality in idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN) patients with nephrotic syndrome. …”
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A Numerical Investigation of the Deformation Mechanism of a Large Metro Station Foundation Pit under the Influence of Hydromechanical Processes by Yan Wang, Yongjun Zhang, Mingfei Li, Yi Qi, Tianhui Ma

“…Considering the unique conditions of deep and large subway foundation pit excavation affected by heavy rainfall in soil-rock composite strata, this paper employs finite element numerical simulation methods to study foundation pit instability under the influence of heavy rainfall. …”
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HOMOCYSTEINE-LOWERING THERAPY AND LONG-TERM PROGNOSIS AFTER ELECTIVE PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION by O. O. Shakhmatova, A. L. Komarov, A. N. Samko, T. I. Kotkina, D. V. Rebrikov, A. D. Deev, E. P. Panchenko

“…Background. Vitamins В6 В12 and folic acid (FA) therapy to reduce cardiovascular risk appears to be unreasonable. …”
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Impact of intrarenal arterial lesions on prognosis of IgA nephropathy: insights from a retrospective cohort study by Jingying Tu, Xiaoqian Chen, Haichun Yang, Yiqin Zuo, Fanfan Li, Ji Zhang, Bo Chen, Yinqiu Lv, Chaosheng Chen, Zhen Su, Duo Li

“…Background IgA nephropathy (IgAN) presents a challenging spectrum of outcomes, often complicated by intrarenal arterial/arteriolar lesions (IALs) in affected individuals. …”
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Geochemical nature of the geothermal water from Lanzhou Basin: Implications for the genesis of shallow helium-bearing fluids by Jianzhou TANG, Shuangming WANG, Zhicheng ZHANG, Ke LI, Changpeng LI

“…Objective and Methods Investigations on the geochemical nature of geothermal water are vital to the comprehension of the origin of helium-rich fluids in shallow basins. …”
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Outcomes and Risk Factors Associated with Clostridium difficile Diarrhea in Hospitalized Adult Patients by Daniela Zilio Larentis, Regis Goulart Rosa, Rodrigo Pires dos Santos, Luciano Zubaran Goldani

“…Background. The epidemiology of Clostridium difficile infection has changed over time. …”
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Factors Influencing Quality of Life in Myasthenia Gravis Patients: Results From a Cross‐Sectional Study in South of Iran by Fatemeh Khodakarami, Arashk Mallahzadeh, Mohammad Fararouei, Abbas Rahimi Jaberi, Maryam Owjfard

“…This single‐center cross‐sectional study investigated factors influencing QOL among MG patients. Methods Fifty‐two participants diagnosed with MG were assessed using the MG Foundation of America (MGFA) classification and the MG composite (MGC) scale for disease severity. …”
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A nomogram to predict sarcopenia in middle-aged and older women: a nationally representative survey in China by Jiayi Yang, Zihao Chen, Xinxin Dai, Liyao Jiang, Liyan Dai, Yu Zhao

“…BackgroundSarcopenia is a disease characterized by losing muscle mass, strength, and function with age. …”
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The Influence of Different Surface Cleansing Agents on Shear Bond Strength of Contaminated Lithium Disilicate Ceramic: An In Vitro Study by Taksid Charasseangpaisarn, Pattarawadee Krassanairawiwong, Chanidapa Sangkanchanavanich, Atima Kurjirattikan, Kanyarak Kunyawatyuwapong, Natlada Tantivasin

“…Background and Purpose. Contamination of the lithium disilicate (LDS) during the try-in procedure is unavoidable and may weaken the bond strength of restoration. …”
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Optimization of Xanthan Gum and Sorbitol Levels in the Mycophenolate Mofetil Powder for Oral Suspension by Amin Umrani, Homa Faghihi, Zohreh Mohammadi, Parastoo Mirzabeigi, Hamed Montazeri Ghods, Ali Rastegari

“…Objective In this experimental study, we aim to optimize the levels of xanthan gum and sorbitol in the Mycophenolate mofetil powder.  Methods A Central composite design was used to prepare the formulations. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Emotion Regulation Skills Questionnaire by Xia Ma, Suyan Wang, Mengjie Cui, Hongliang Dai, Jianfeng Hu

“…Background: The Emotion Regulation Skills Questionnaire (ERSQ) is a valid and reliable tool to measure level of emotion regulation skills. …”
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Efficacy and safety of lipid-lowering therapies in combination with or without statin to reduce the cardiovascular risk: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials by Gabriella Iannuzzo, Geetank Kamboj, Parinita Barman, Shirish Dongare, Shantanu Jawla

“…Background and aims: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) pose a significant global health burden. …”
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Cardiac Clues in Major Depressive Disorder: Evaluating Electrical Risk Score as a Predictive Electrocardiography Biomarker by Ulker Atilan Fedai, Halil Fedai, Zulkif Tanriverdi

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent psychiatric illness increasingly recognized as a systemic condition with implications for cardiovascular diseases. …”
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Adaptive versus maladaptive coping strategies: insight from Lebanese young adults navigating multiple crises by Roni Chaaya, Michel Sfeir, Samar El Khoury, Sandrella Bou Malhab, Myriam El Khoury-Malhame

“…Abstract Background Coping strategies are composites of cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage the internal and external demands of stressful situations. …”
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The effect of SGLT2 inhibitor in patients with type 2 diabetes and atrial fibrillation. by Yongin Cho, Sung-Hee Shin, Min-Ae Park, Young Ju Suh, Sojeong Park, Ji-Hun Jang, Dae-Young Kim, So Hun Kim

“…However, limited data exist on their effects on atrial fibrillation (AF).<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a retrospective cohort study using the National Health Insurance Service database. …”
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Long-term outcomes after revascularization in chronic total and non-total occluded coronary arteries: A regionwide cohort study. by Emil Nielsen Holck, Lars Jakobsen, Naja Stausholm Winther, Lone Juul-Hune Mogensen, Evald Høj Christiansen

“…<h4>Background</h4>Understanding the prognostic impact of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in chronic total occlusion (CTO) is crucial for patient management. …”
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Analysis of Calcaneal Bone Mineral Density (cBMD) in Healthy College Students by Jason E. Bennett, Tricia M. Austin, Ann M. Hayes, Mark F. Reinking

“… # Study Design Cross-sectional design # Methods This cross-sectional study recruited a convenience sample of HCS at one institution. …”
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The role of the sympathetic component of the autonomic nervous system on pain before and after third molar extraction– an observational cohort study by Christophe Deschaumes, Laurent Devoize, Yannick Sudrat, Bruno Pereira, Radhouane Dallel, Christian Dualé

“…Abstract Background Assessing heart rate variability (HRV) before a standardized surgery would help to explore further the relationship between the autonomic nervous system and pain. …”
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