Molecular mechanisms explaining sex-specific functional connectivity changes in chronic insomnia disorder by Liyong Yu, Zhifu Shen, Wei Wei, Zeyang Dou, Yucai Luo, Daijie Hu, Wenting Lin, Guangli Zhao, Xiaojuan Hong, Siyi Yu

“…Methods Utilizing a resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) dataset of 395 participants, including 199 CID patients and 196 healthy controls, we examined sex-specific rsFC effects, particularly in the default mode network (DMN) and five insomnia-genetically vulnerable regions of interest (ROIs). …”
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Clinical Outcomes of Ezetimibe Plus Statins in Patients With Lower Extremity Artery Disease by Yoshihiro Iwasaki, MD, PhD, Takenobu Shimada, MD, PhD, Takefumi Kishimori, MD, Atsuyuki Wada, MD, PhD, Jumpei Koike, MD, Takehiro Matsumoto, MD, PhD, Takafumi Yagi, MD, Masaharu Okada, MD, PhD

“…Background: The beneficial outcomes of ezetimibe plus statin therapy are well-established in coronary artery disease, but these remain unknown in lower extremity artery disease (LEAD). …”
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Outcomes of non-hospitalized patients with COVID-19 versus seasonal influenza during the fall-winter 2022–2023 period by Wan-Hsuan Hsu, Bo-Wen Shiau, Ya-Wen Tsai, Jheng-Yan Wu, Ting-Hui Liu, Po-Yu Huang, Min-Hsiang Chuang, Chih-Cheng Lai

“…Abstract Background The comparability of outcomes for non-hospitalized COVID-19 outpatients during the Omicron wave to outpatients with influenza remains uncertain. …”
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Impact of COVID-19 on Opioid Prescribing, Consumption, Pain, and Outcomes after Surgery by Dorna Kheirabadi, MD, Vidhya Gunaseelan, MBA, MS, MHA, Yenling Lai, MSPH, MS, Chad M. Brummett, MD, Jennifer F. Waljee, MD, MPH, MS, Michael J. Englesbe, MD, Mark C. Bicket, MD, PhD

“…The aim is to compare opioid prescription, consumption, and patient-reported and clinical outcomes after surgical discharge pre- versus post-COVID-19 pandemic. Background:. Numerous studies have demonstrated negative health outcomes after pandemic onset. …”
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A risk prediction model for the assessment and triage of women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in low-resourced settings: the miniPIERS (Pre-eclampsia Integrated Estimate... by Beth A Payne, Jennifer A Hutcheon, J Mark Ansermino, David R Hall, Zulfiqar A Bhutta, Shereen Z Bhutta, Christine Biryabarema, William A Grobman, Henk Groen, Farizah Haniff, Jing Li, Laura A Magee, Mario Merialdi, Annettee Nakimuli, Ziguang Qu, Rozina Sikandar, Nelson Sass, Diane Sawchuck, D Wilhelm Steyn, Mariana Widmer, Jian Zhou, Peter von Dadelszen, miniPIERS Study Working Group

“…<h4>Background</h4>Pre-eclampsia/eclampsia are leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity, particularly in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs). …”
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Trajectories of Lipid Profile Changes and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Elderly Asian Patients With Atrial Fibrillation by Yu‐Ting Wang, Yu‐Hsuan Joni Shao, Chih‐Chieh Huang, Jo‐Hsin Chen, Gregory Y. H. Lip, Jong‐Shiuan Yeh

“…Methods and Results Using the Taipei Medical University Clinical Research Database from 2013 to 2020, we identified 823 AF patients aged above 75 with at least three annual lipid profile measurements. …”
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Mechanical effects of foundation restoration on onlay preparations of mandibular first molars after endodontic treatment by Qiuyue Wang, Dongqi Shi, Xiangling Liu, Weijun Zhang, Zhaolun Sun, Yao Feng, Lingbo Zhang

“…Abstract Background Foundation restorations involve the use of materials such as composite resins to partially restore defective dentin structures. …”
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SIRT6 deficiency impairs the deacetylation and ubiquitination of UHRF1 to strengthen glycolysis and lactate secretion in bladder cancer by Xiaojing Wang, Peipei Zhang, Jiaqi Yan, Jingyi Huang, Yan Shen, Hongchao He, Hongjing Dou

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Morbidity and mortality according to latest CD4+ cell count among HIV positive individuals in South Africa who enrolled in project Phidisa. by Patrick H Maduna, Matt Dolan, Lwando Kondlo, Honey Mabuza, Judith N Dlamini, Mike Polis, Thabo Mnisi, Susan Orsega, Patrick Maja, Lotty Ledwaba, Thuthukile Molefe, Phumelele Sangweni, Lisette Malan, Gugu Matchaba, Paul Khabo, Greg Grandits, James D Neaton

“…<h4>Background</h4>Short-term morbidity and mortality rates for HIV positive soldiers in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) would inform decisions about deployment and HIV disease management. …”
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Development of a Liposome Nanoformulation for the Delivery of Lipoic Acid as a Potential Neuroprotective Therapy in Glaucoma by Pablo Edmundo Antezana, Ailen Gala Hvozda Arana, Sofia Municoy, Martín Federico Desimone, Pablo Evelson, Sandra Ferreira

“…<b>Methods</b>: Liposomes were prepared via lipid film hydration and extrusion. …”
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Streptomyces griseorubens as a microbial cell factory for extracellular uricase production and bioprocess optimization using statistical approach by Noura El-Ahmady El-Naggar, Sara M. El-Ewasy, Nancy M. El-Shweihy

“…Abstract Background Uricase is a bio-drug used to reduce urate accumulation in gout disease. …”
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Healthy lifestyle behaviors, mediating biomarkers, and risk of microvascular complications among individuals with type 2 diabetes: A cohort study. by Tingting Geng, Kai Zhu, Qi Lu, Zhenzhen Wan, Xue Chen, Liegang Liu, An Pan, Gang Liu

“…<h4>Background</h4>The influence of overall lifestyle behaviors on diabetic microvascular complications remains unknown. …”
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Physical activity modifies associations between cerebrospinal fluid tau measures and executive function by Ryan J. Dougherty, Anja Soldan, Corinne Pettigrew, Barry Greenberg, Adam P. Spira, Abhay Moghekar, Marilyn Albert

“…Abstract BACKGROUND Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by the abnormal accumulation of amyloid‐beta (Aβ) and tau that can be quantified in vivo through cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sampling. …”
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Tracking progression of aortic stenosis with echocardiography by Clay Sherrill, Jenna Port, Mohamad Wahoud, Ben Koethe, Sharanya Mohanty, Brian C. Downey, Ayan Patel, Benjamin S. Wessler

“…Abstract Background Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is used to assess aortic stenosis (AS) severity and track disease progression. …”
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Prognostic value of coronary calcification detected via non-electrocardiogram-gated computed tomography in patients with cardiovascular disease: A retrospective cohort study by Tomitaka Wakaki, Yusuke Takagi, Yuto Ono, Ryosuke Kato, Ken Abe, Hiroyuki Watanabe

“…Background: The correlation between coronary artery calcification (CAC) detected via electrocardiogram-gated computed tomography (ECG-gated CT) and future cardiovascular events has been well-established. …”
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Correlation of clinical and neurophysiological findings with health related quality of life in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy by Vukojević Zoran, Pekmezović Tatjana, Nikolić Ana, Perić Stojan, Basta Ivana, Marjanović Ivan, Lavrnić Dragana

“…Background/Aim. Diabetic polyneuropathy is defined as the presence of clinical or subclinical symptoms and/or signs of peripheral nerve damage in patients with diabetes mellitus in the absence of the other causes of peripheral neuropathy. …”
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Trait mindfulness in early pregnancy and adverse perinatal outcomes: a prospective cohort study by Audra C. Fain, Tess E. K. Cersonsky, Margaret H. Bublitz, Adam K. Lewkowitz, Erika F. Werner, Emily S. Miller, Nina K. Ayala

“…Abstract Background Mindfulness centered therapy has been shown to improve perinatal mental health outcomes. …”
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Association between the fibrosis-4 and the risk of left ventricular aneurysm formation in acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction by Kai Zhang, Lihong Yang, Yonghui Zhao

“…BackgroundLeft ventricular aneurysm (LVA) often occurs as a complication following an acute myocardial infarction. …”
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Real-world safety and effectiveness of rivaroxaban using Japan-specific dosage during long-term follow-up in patients with atrial fibrillation: XAPASS. by Takanori Ikeda, Satoshi Ogawa, Takanari Kitazono, Jyoji Nakagawara, Kazuo Minematsu, Susumu Miyamoto, Yuji Murakawa, Sanghun Iwashiro, Yutaka Okayama, Toshiyuki Sunaya, Kazufumi Hirano, Takanori Hayasaki

“…<h4>Methods</h4>In this prospective, open-label, single-arm, observational study, 11,308 patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation newly prescribed rivaroxaban (15/10 mg once daily) at 1416 sites across Japan were enrolled and followed for a mean of 2.5 years.…”
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The relationship between preoperative inflammatory indexes and adherent perinephric fat in laparoscopic partial nephrectomy by Çil Gökhan, Yilmaz Mehmet, Yentur Serhat, Çolakerol Aykut, Canıtez İbrahim Ogulcan

“…Background/Aim: Partial nephrectomy (PN) is favoured for cT1a renal tumours. …”
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