Features of short-term heart rate variability in internally displaced people with type 2 diabetes mellitus by V.A. Serhiyenko, V.B. Sehin, V.I. Pankiv, A.A. Serhiyenko

“…Background. Internally displaced people (IDP) often face many problems, both physical and psychological. …”
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The Ross Procedure in Active Infective Endocarditis: A Comparison With Conventional Prostheses by Hiromu Kehara, MD, PhD, Mohammed Kashem, MD, PhD, Huaqing Zhao, PhD, Sebastian A. Iturra, MD, Suyog A. Mokashi, MD, Ravishankar Raman, MD, Roh Yanagida, MD, PhD, Kewal Krishan, MD, Norihisa Shigemura, MD, PhD, Yoshiya Toyoda, MD, PhD

“…Background: The Ross procedure can be an ideal option in infective endocarditis (IE) due to greater resistance to infection. …”
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Examining the impact of early life adversity on adolescent sleep health: Findings from the ABCD study by Ethan T. Hunt, Keith Brazendale, Augusto César Ferreira De Moraes, Marcus Vinicius Nascimento-Ferreira, Christopher D. Pfledderer, Sarah Sampaio Izabel, Erin E. Dooley, Baojiang Chen, Alejandra Fernandez, Micah E. Johnson, Hugh Garavan, Alexandra S. Potter, Sarajane L. Dube, Nicholas Allgaier, Deanna M. Hoelscher, Susan F. Tapert

“…Background: Sleep irregularity are associated with health outcomes, particularly during adolescence. …”
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Optimal threshold of time interval from symptom onset to diagnosis for identification of severity and outcomes in acute symptomatic pulmonary embolism by Wei Xiong, Qiangqiang Qin, Xiaoyang Song, Zhenzhong Deng, Mei Xu, Dongmei Wang, Qihuan Yao, Jianmin Qu, Yong Luo, Fengfeng Han

“…Background The more severe the pulmonary embolism (PE), the shorter the time interval from PE symptom onset to diagnosis (OTD). …”
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Association of liver related biomarkers with incident cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality in the Hispanic community health study/study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL), a populatio... by Mario Jesus Trejo, James S. Floyd, Daniele Massera, Martha Daviglus, Olga Garcia-Bedoya, Jianwen Cai, Gregory A. Talavera, Dorathy E. Tamayo-Murillo, Daniel Labovitz, Robert Kaplan

“…Abstract Background Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) increases risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). …”
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Y-Balance Test Lower Quarter: Reliability, Discriminant Validity, and Predictive Validity by Phillip Plisky, Katherine Schwartkopf-Phifer, Bethany Huebner, Mary Beth Garner, Garrett Bullock

“… # Purpose To review the reliability of the YBT-LQ, determine if performance on the YBT-LQ varies among populations (i.e., sex, sport/activity, and competition level), and to determine the injury risk identification validity of the YBT-LQ based on asymmetry, individual reach direction performance, or composite score. # Study Design Systematic Review # Methods A comprehensive search was performed of 10 online databases from inception to October 30, 2019. …”
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Impact of viral load kinetics and recurrent cytomegalovirus infection in kidney transplantation by Sabina Dobrer, Karen R. Sherwood, Kimberly Davis, James H. Lan, James H. Lan, John Gill, Nancy Matic, Paul A. Keown, Paul A. Keown

“…BackgroundWe have shown that viral load kinetics during the first cytomegalovirus (CMV) viremic episode are important predictors of kidney transplant failure. …”
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Two-year Results of Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Using One-Way Endobronchial Valves: Real-World Single Center Data by Bivort D, Blondeel A, Geysen H, Vandervelde CM, Coolen J, Ceulemans LJ, Dooms C, Janssens W, Everaerts S

“…A composite outcome combining FEV1 (forced expiratory volume in 1 second), 6MWD (6-minute walk distance), and SGRQ (St. …”
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Hydrogel loaded with cerium-manganese nanoparticles and nerve growth factor enhances spinal cord injury repair by modulating immune microenvironment and promoting neuronal regenera... by Zhaoyang Gong, Zhenhao Chen, Dachuan Li, Xiao Lu, Jianwei Wu, Hanqiu Sun, Ximeng Wang, Siyang Liu, Xinlei Xia, Feizhou Lu, Jianyuan Jiang, Chi Sun, Hongli Wang, Feng Zeng, Xiaosheng Ma

“…Methods CeMn nanoparticles (NP) and CeMn NP-polyethylene glycol (PEG) nanozymes were synthesized via sol–gel reaction and DSPE-mPEG modification. …”
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Biventricular longitudinal strain analysis using cardiovascular magnetic resonance feature-tracking: Prognostic value in Eisenmenger syndrome by Chao Gong, Chen Chen, Xuhan Liu, Ke Wan, Jiajun Guo, Juan He, Lidan Yin, Bi Wen, Shoufang Pu, Yucheng Chen

“…ABSTRACT: Background: Evidence to support risk stratification in Eisenmenger syndrome (ES) is still very limited. …”
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Rationale and Design of the CREATE Trial: A Multicenter, Randomized Comparison of Continuation or Cessation of Single Antithrombotic Therapy at 1 Year After Transcatheter Aortic Va... by Ran Liu, Yang Li, Lihua Zhang, Zhinan Lu, Zhaolin Fu, Thomas Modine, Hasan Jilahawi, Stuart Pocock, Yongjian Wu, Guangyuan Song

“…Background Current guidelines and expert consensus recommend lifelong single antiplatelet therapy for patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement who have no indication for anticoagulation or dual antiplatelet therapy. …”
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Acceptability of a 250 mg levofloxacin formulation in children receiving TB preventive treatment by S.E. Purchase, J. Brigden, J.A. Seddon, N.A. Martinson, L. Fairlie, S. Staples, A. Poswa, T. Duong, H.S. Schaaf, A.C. Hesseling

“…BACKGROUND: Recent evidence indicates that levofloxacin (LFX) is effective in preventing TB in individuals exposed to multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB). …”
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Cardiovascular Outcomes Associated With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Versus Other Types of Single Right Ventricle: A Multicenter Study by Nabil Dib, Nancy Poirier, Michelle Samuel, Sewanou Hermann Honfo, Ali Zaidi, Alexander R. Opotowsky, François‐Pierre Mongeon, Blandine Mondésert, Joseph Kay, Reda Ibrahim, Robert M. Hamilton, Anne Fournier, Susan M. Jameson, Annie Dore, Stephen Cook, Scott Cohen, Marie‐A. Chaix, Craig S. Broberg, Jamil Aboulhosn, Paul Khairy

“…Background The univentricular heart with a predominant right ventricle morphology (uRV) has been associated with a higher rate of adverse cardiovascular events. …”
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impHFrEF trial: study protocol for an open-label, multicentre study of improvement the outcome of patients with heart failure in China using a mobile hEalth-supported platForm by Xinxin Zhang, Fangfang Wang, Bing Xu, Qin Shen, Junhong Wang, Xiaoyu Dong, Yu Zou, Fuzhong Chen, Guangjuan Li, Wensen Chen

“…Background Patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) often have a long duration of illness, difficulty in attending follow-up visits, and poor adherence to treatment. …”
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Comparison of outcomes between anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapies for intracranial arterial dissections by Seong-Joon Lee, Min Kim, So Young Park, Ji Hyun Park, Bumhee Park, Bumhee Park, Woo Sang Jung, Jin Wook Choi, Yong Cheol Lim, Ji Man Hong, Jin Soo Lee

“…BackgroundThis study aimed to evaluate real-world data on the differences in outcomes between antiplatelet (AP) and anticoagulation (AC) therapies for intracranial arterial dissection (IAD).MethodsThis study included patients with symptomatic unruptured IAD between 2010 and 2021 that were treated with anti-thrombotics. …”
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Identification of circadian-sensitive brain structure and its role in cognitive impairment and dementia by Qing Chen, Shengfeng Wang, Jia Cao, Siwen Luo, Yimeng Wang, Mengchao He, Qiaorui Wen

“…It remains unknown which brain structures are involved in the pathology.Objective To investigate which specific brain structure alterations are associated with dementia and cognitive impairment induced by circadian disruption.Methods Circadian disruption was represented by two accelerometer-derived circadian variables, composite phase deviations (CPD) and relative amplitude (RA), separately reflecting circadian disruption in timing and amplitude. …”
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Regional atrophy, cellular plasticity, and regenerative potential in irradiated murine salivary glands by Inga Solgård Juvkam, Olga Zlygosteva, Olaf Joseph Franciscus Schreurs, Nina Jeppesen Edin, Hilde Kanli Galtung, Eirik Malinen, Tine Merete Søland

“…Background and purpose: Radiotherapy of head and neck cancer may cause detrimental late side effects such as fibrosis and hyposalivation. …”
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Diagnostic sensitivity of immune-inflammatory cell proportion in early diagnosis of endometrial cancer by Li Sun, Shujie Zhai, Guojia Wu, Jie Gu, Yiran Huang, Dandan Hong, Jianmei Wang, Yongmei Li

“…Background: Previous studies have shown that inflammation is closely linked to the occurrence and progression of cancer. …”
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The Determinants of Delays and Their Impact on Clinical End Points in Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Single-Center Experience by Kardelen Ohtaroglu Tokdil, Hasan Tokdil, Eser Durmaz, Bilgehan Karadag, Burcak Kilickiran Avci, Baris Ikitimur, Emre Ozmen, Alpin Mert Tekin, Betul Zehra Pirdal, Zeki Ongen

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that cause delay time in patients admitted to the hospital with STEMI. …”
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Primary thromboprophylaxis in ambulatory symptomatic patients with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Davide Di Vece, Marco Valgimigli, Elliot Barnathan, Jean M. Connors, Frank Cools, Ulrike Held, Ajay K. Kakkar, Gregory Piazza, David Spirk, Saverio Virdone, Nils Kucher, Stefano Barco

“…Background: The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the search for strategies to improve outcomes in affected individuals, including those initially managed in outpatient settings. …”
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