Inflammatory changes in early dementia with Lewy bodies by Talene A. Yacoubian, Hongwei Qin, Amy Amara, Natividad Stover, Lauren Ruffrage, Yue Zhang, Richard Kennedy, David Geldmacher, Adam Gerstenecker, David G. Standaert, Etty N. Benveniste

“…ObjectiveTo examine if immune cell changes are present in early stages of Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB).BackgroundEvidence for inflammation in synucleinopathies has been building. …”
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Psychological needs, self-efficacy, motivation, and resistance training outcomes in a 16-week barbell training program for adults by Vanessa M. Martinez Kercher, Janette M. Watkins, Janette M. Watkins, Janelle M. Goss, Liam A. Phillips, Brad A. Roy, Kyler Blades, Dana Dobson, Kyle A. Kercher

“…BackgroundDespite extensive research on the relationship between psychological factors and aerobic training, there remains a gap in understanding these relationships within resistance training (RT), particularly barbell-based RT. …”
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Preclosure technique versus arterial cutdown after percutaneous cannulation for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenationCentral MessagePerspective by Abhimanyu Chandel, MD, Mehul Desai, MD, Liam P. Ryan, MD, Lindsay Clevenger, NP, Alan M. Speir, MD, Ramesh Singh, MD

“…Background: Arteriotomy repair through the preclosure technique during elective arterial access procedures is well documented. …”
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Mendelian randomization provides a multi-omics perspective on the regulation of genes involved in ribosome biogenesis in relation to cardiac structure and function by Shuxu Wei, Ronghuai Shen, Xiaojia Lu, Xinyi Li, Lingbin He, Youti Zhang, Jiahang Yang, Zhouwu Shu, Xianxi Huang

“…Abstract Background Ribosome biogenesis (RiboSis) is a complex process for generating ribosomes, the cellular machinery responsible for protein synthesis. …”
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Evaluation of the Efficacy of Intravenous Push and Intravenous Piggyback Ceftriaxone in Critically Ill Patients by Elly R. Sherman, Nha Hue Ta, Trisha N. Branan, Natt Patimavirujh, Luren Ashton Dickinson, Christopher M. Bland, Susan E. Smith

“…<b>Background/Objective</b>: Intravenous fluid shortages have led to fluid-sparing measures such as intravenous push (IVP) administration of antibiotics. …”
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Lipid profiles in major depression, both with and without metabolic syndrome: associations with suicidal behaviors and neuroticism by Ketsupar Jirakran, Asara Vasupanrajit, Chavit Tunvirachaisakul, Abbas F. Almulla, Marta Kubera, Michael Maes

“…Abstract Background Significant associations exist between major depressive disorder (MDD), metabolic syndrome (MetS), and cardiovascular disease, potentially attributable to heightened atherogenicity. …”
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A randomized controlled trial on the effect of hydroxychloroquine in mild Graves’ orbitopathy (GO-HCQ): study protocol by Chia-Hung Lin, Yi-Hsuan Wei, Jin-Ying Lu, Hung-Yuan Li, Chung-Wei Lee, Chung-Yi Yang, Chin-Hao Chang, Wan-Chen Wu, Chih-Yuan Wang, Shyang-Rong Shih

“…Abstract Background Graves’ orbitopathy (GO) is a prevalent manifestation of Graves’ disease (GD), characterized by proptosis, eyelid retraction, soft tissue swelling, diplopia, and potential visual acuity impairment. …”
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Liver biomarkers as predictors of prognosis in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Parham Dastjerdi, Mehrdad Mahalleh, Hedieh Shayesteh, Mohammad Sadeq Najafi, Roozbeh Narimani-Javid, Mohadese Dashtkoohi, Seyed Ali Mofidi, Kaveh Hosseini, Masih Tajdini

“…Abstract Background Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) accounts for 50% of heart failure cases, with increasing prevalence due to aging and risk factors such as hypertension and obesity. …”
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A machine learning–based risk prediction model for atrial fibrillation in critically ill patients by Laith Alomari, MD, Yaman Jarrar, MD, Zaid Al-Fakhouri, MD, Emmanuel Otabor, MBBS, Justin Lam, MD, Jana Alomari

“…Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) in critically ill patients increases morbidity, hospital stays, and costs. …”
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Metabolic Signatures of Blood Pressure and Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases by Maria Manou, Christos Papagiannopoulos, Christos V. Chalitsios, Alexandros‐Georgios Asimakopoulos, Georgios Markozannes, Monica Bulló, Konstantinos K. Tsilidis, Christopher Papandreou, Ioanna Tzoulaki

“…Background The underlying biological mechanisms linking blood pressure (BP) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are only partly understood. …”
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<i>Cirsium setosum</i> Extract-Loaded Hybrid Nanostructured Scaffolds Incorporating a Temperature-Sensitive Polymer for Mechanically Assisted Wound Healing by Xiaojing Jiang, Shaoxuan Zhu, Jinying Song, Xingwei Li, Chengbo Li, Guige Hou, Zhongfei Gao

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: <i>Cirsium setosum</i> (commonly known as thistle) is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant with significant therapeutic potential, exhibiting hemostatic, antioxidant, and wound-healing properties. …”
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Effects on childhood infections of promoting safe and hygienic complementary-food handling practices through a community-based programme: A cluster randomised controlled trial in a... by Semira Manaseki-Holland, Buba Manjang, Karla Hemming, James T Martin, Christopher Bradley, Louise Jackson, Makie Taal, Om Prasad Gautam, Francesca Crowe, Bakary Sanneh, Jeroen Ensink, Tim Stokes, Tim Stokes, Sandy Cairncross

“…<h4>Background</h4>The Gambia has high rates of under-5 mortality from diarrhoea and pneumonia, peaking during complementary-feeding age. …”
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Association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and cardiometabolic multimorbidity among middle-aged and older adults in... by Xiaoyi Liu, Yanyu Zhang, Deyun Luo, Bingli Chen, Chenyi Lai, Chenyu He, Shiyang Li

“…Abstract Background The ratio of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (NHHR) served as a novel comprehensive lipid indicator. …”
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Early childhood undernutrition, preadolescent physical growth, and cognitive achievement in India: A population-based cohort study. by Apurv Soni, Nisha Fahey, Zulfiqar A Bhutta, Wenjun Li, Jean A Frazier, Tiffany Moore Simas, Somashekhar M Nimbalkar, Jeroan J Allison

“…<h4>Background</h4>There is a lack of nationally representative estimates for the consequences of early childhood undernutrition on preadolescent outcomes in India. …”
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Systematic review of the application of the Kidney Failure Risk Equation and Oxford classification in estimating prognosis in IgA Nephropathy by M. P. Toal, R. Fergie, M. P. Quinn, C. J. Hill, C. O’Neill, A. P. Maxwell

“…Abstract Background IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common primary glomerulonephritis in the world and is an important cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney failure. …”
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The neighborhood energy balance equation: does neighborhood food retail environment + physical activity environment = obesity? The CARDIA study. by Janne Boone-Heinonen, Ana V Diez-Roux, David C Goff, Catherine M Loria, Catarina I Kiefe, Barry M Popkin, Penny Gordon-Larsen

“…<h4>Background</h4>Recent obesity prevention initiatives focus on healthy neighborhood design, but most research examines neighborhood food retail and physical activity (PA) environments in isolation. …”
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Radiation enteritis associated with temporal sequencing of total neoadjuvant therapy in locally advanced rectal cancer: a preliminary study by Chen-ying Ma, Yi Fu, Lou Liu, Jie Chen, Shu-yue Li, Lu Zhang, Ju-ying Zhou

“…Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the data from 92 patients with LARC who received TNT. …”
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Relation between non-dietary cardiovascular health and costs associated with stroke in the US by Abraham M. Enyeji, Chioma Obi, Armarion Stegall, Jordan Davis, Roha Surani, Jayson Forbes, David L. Wetzell

“…Abstract Background Stroke poses a significant challenge in terms of mortality and healthcare expenditure in the United States, yet the role of Cardiovascular Health (CVH) metrics in alleviating these costs post-stroke remains insufficiently studied. …”
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Bio-oil production by pyrolysis of Azolla filiculoides and Ulva fasciata macroalgae by S. Pourkarimi, A. Hallajisani, A. Alizadehdakhel, A. Nouralishahi

“…Azolla ‎filiculoides and Ulva fasciata, at optimized conditions were determined and compared. METHODS: For this purpose, the effects of temperature (300-500 °C), carrier gas flow rate (0.2-0.8 L/min), ‎and heating rate (10-20 °C/min) on the final bio-oil production were optimized using response ‎surface methodology established by a central composite design. …”
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Treatment outcomes of new tuberculosis patients hospitalized in Kampala, Uganda: a prospective cohort study. by Bruce J Kirenga, Jonathan Levin, Irene Ayakaka, William Worodria, Nancy Reilly, Francis Mumbowa, Helen Nabanjja, Grace Nyakoojo, Kevin Fennelly, Susan Nakubulwa, Moses Joloba, Alphonse Okwera, Kathleen D Eisenach, Ruth McNerney, Alison M Elliott, Roy D Mugerwa, Peter G Smith, Jerrold J Ellner, Edward C Jones-López

“…<h4>Background</h4>In most resource limited settings, new tuberculosis (TB) patients are usually treated as outpatients. …”
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