App‐Recorded Daily Step Counts, Sex Differences, and Risk of Cardiovascular Outcomes Among Middle‐Aged Population by Yasuaki Takeji, Akihiro Nomura, Hayato Tada, Soichiro Usui, Kenji Sakata, Takahiro Tabuchi, Masayuki Takamura

“…Background Limited data are available on sex‐specific associations between daily step counts and cardiovascular events in middle‐aged adults. …”
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Epidemiology of hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection and comparison of clinical characteristics and disease progression among patients with HDV vs. hepatitis B mono-infection: rea... by Rawi Hazzan, Clara Weil, Marvin Rock, Moshe Hoshen, Odelia Tassa Liani, Sivan Gazit, Yonatan Green, Chong Kim

“…HBV mono-infection in Israel. Methods This retrospective cohort study used anonymized data from Maccabi Healthcare Services. …”
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Screen Time Is Associated With Cardiometabolic and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Childhood and Adolescence by David Horner, Marie Jahn, Klaus Bønnelykke, Bo Chawes, Trine Flensborg‐Madsen, Ann‐Marie Malby Schoos, Jakob Stokholm, Morten Arendt Rasmussen

“…Background Screen time in children and adolescents may be linked to cardiometabolic and cardiovascular risk. …”
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Long-term exposure to multiple air pollutants and multi-level socioeconomic status: joint effects on age-related macular degeneration, subsequent ocular comorbidity, and death in m... by Yang Yang, Liangkai Chen, Qichen Liu, Min Mu, Jing Huang, Guangming Zhang, Qianqian Song

“…However, no study has explored the combined effects of air pollutants and SES on (1) age-related macular degeneration (AMD) incidence; (2) trajectories from baseline to AMD, subsequent ocular comorbidity (OCMD), and mortality; and (3) life expectancy in middle-aged and older adults. Methods Using UK Biobank data, we created two composite air pollution scores (APS) and assessed SES at individual and neighborhood levels. …”
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Pro-C-Type Natriuretic Peptide in Women With Angina Pectoris and No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease by Peter D. Mark, MD, PhD, Jakob Schroder, MD, Andreas K. Jensen, MD, Timothy C.R. Prickett, PhD, Eva Prescott, MD, DMSc, Jens P. Goetze, MD, DMSc

“…Background: Circulating C-type natriuretic peptides (CNPs) predict adverse outcome in women presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction. …”
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Baseline type 2 biomarker levels and clinical remission predictors in children with asthma by Mengmeng Chen, Mengmeng Chen, Congcong Li, Qiuyan Yang, Huijie Zhang, Yanli Zhang, Na Wang, Na Wang, Jingcheng Dong, Jingcheng Dong

“…BackgroundFew studies have investigated the relationship between baseline type 2 biomarker levels and clinical features in pediatric asthma, particularly in different asthma stages, which may inform prognosis and remission.ObjectiveTo explore the association between baseline Th2 biomarker levels and clinical manifestations in pediatric asthma, identifying predictors of clinical remission.MethodsThe study included 172 children with a mean age of 6.87 ± 3.04 years, comprising 119 asthma patients and 53 non-respiratory symptom controls. …”
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Association of triglyceride-glucose index and its combinations with sarcopenia among community-dwelling older adults: based on the Chongqing Aging and Sarcopenia Evaluation (CHASE)... by Xinyu Yu, Siqi Jiang, Zhiyu Chen, Keke Ren, Shan Li, Yetao Luo, Deqing Chen, Qinghua Zhao, Huanhuan Huang

“…BackgroundThe triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index serves as an alternative index for assessing insulin resistance (IR). …”
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Long-term outcomes of triple-site versus dual-site cardiac resynchronization therapy using temporary pacing to guide individualized implantation by Michio Ogano, MD, PhD, Yu-ki Iwasaki, MD, PhD, Jun Tanabe, MD, Wataru Shimizu, MD, PhD, FHRS, Kuniya Asai, MD, PhD

“…Background: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an effective treatment for chronic heart failure, but dual-site (2V) pacing may not fully eliminate electrical dyssynchrony. …”
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Sex-stratified analysis of marketing exposure and current e-cigarette use among Saudi adolescents by Najim Z. Alshahrani, Abdullah M. Alarifi, Mohammed R. Algethami, Mohammed A. Aljunaid, Ahmed K. Shukri, Mohannad A. Alzain

“…BackgroundThe rising use of e-cigarettes among adolescents presents a growing public health concern, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia, where tobacco marketing regulation is still evolving. …”
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Adhesive system containing Bioglass 45S5 particles in teeth affected by molar-incisor hypomineralization and quality of life impact: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial by Kamila Nogueira Borges da Costa, Nicole Paiva Veras, Ceci Nunes Carvalho, José Roberto de Oliveira Bauer, Alessandro Dourado Loguercio, Andres Felipe Millan Cardenas, Fabiana Suelen Figuerêdo de Siqueira, Meire Coelho Ferreira

“…Abstract Background Molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a systemic condition characterized by a qualitative defect in the dental enamel. …”
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A retrospective analysis of the diagnostic utility of endobronchial ultrasound guided–intranodal forceps biopsy (EBUS-IFB) in the evaluation of mediastinal adenopathy by Richu Bob Kurien, Priya Nadesan, Balamugesh Thangakunam, Barney Isaac, Thomas Alex Kodiatte, Reka Karuppusami

“…Abstract Background Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is the preferred diagnostic modality for evaluating mediastinal lymphadenopathy. …”
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The relationship between job stress and the perception of patient safety culture among Palestinian hospital nurses by Loai M. Zabin, Jamal Qaddumi, Sajed Faisal Ghawadra

“…Abstract Background Patient safety is a global concern, with high rates of medical errors reported annually. …”
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Patient reported outcomes in the FDA approved drugs for systemic rheumatic diseases (2013–2024) by Yan Xie, Yang Liu, Yunhe Qin, Geng Yin, Xiaoyuan Chen, Qibing Xie

“…Abstract Background Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in systemic rheumatic diseases (SRDs) are in the forefront of clinical research. …”
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Developing Balanced Quality Indicators for Monitoring Virtual Care in Ambulatory Care Environments: Modified Delphi Panel Process by Samuel Petrie, Oluwatoni Makanjuola, Celia Laur, Emeralda Burke, Patricia Rios, Onil Bhattacharyya, Geetha Mukerji

“… BackgroundWhile the volume of virtual visits increased with the COVID-19 pandemic, little is still known regarding the quality of virtual visits. …”
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The Impact of Digital Inequities on Nasal and Paranasal-Sinus Cancer Disparities in the United States: A Cohort Study by David J Fei-Zhang, Amelia Sherron Lawrence, Daniel C Chelius, Anthony M Sheyn, Jeffrey C Rastatter

“… Abstract BackgroundIn the modern era, the use of technology can substantially impact care access. …”
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Glycolysis-Driven Prognostic Model for Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Insights into the Immune Landscape and Drug Sensitivity by Rongsheng Zhang, Wen Jin, Kankan Wang

“…<b>Background</b>: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a malignant blood disease, is caused by the excessive growth of undifferentiated myeloid cells, which disrupt normal hematopoiesis and may invade several organs. …”
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IL-17A Levels and Progression of Kidney Disease Following Hospitalization with and without Acute Kidney Injury by Jason A. Collett, Alexander H. Flannery, Lucas J. Liu, Tomonori Takeuchi, David P. Basile, Javier A. Neyra

“…IL-17A was higher in patients with progression of kidney disease but not independently associated with subsequent progression of kidney disease. Background. AKI is associated with increased mortality and new or progressive CKD. …”
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A validated multivariable machine learning model to predict cardio-kidney risk in diabetic kidney disease by James L. Jr. Januzzi, Naveed Sattar, Muthiah Vaduganathan, Craig A. Magaret, Rhonda F. Rhyne, Yuxi Liu, Serge Masson, Javed Butler, Michael K. Hansen

“…We sought to develop an accurate means by which to stratify risk in DKD. Methods Clinical variables and biomarkers were evaluated for their ability to predict the adjudicated primary composite endpoint of CREDENCE (Canagliflozin and Renal Events in Diabetes with Established Nephropathy Clinical Evaluation) by 3 years. …”
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Impact of invasive infections on clinical outcomes in acute pancreatitis: early predictive factors and implications for prophylactic anti-infective therapy by Fabienne Bender, Theresa König, Matthias Hecker, Moritz Fritzenwanker, Jacqueline Braun, Joern Pons-Kühnemann, Matthias Wolff, Andreas Hecker, Martin Reichert

“…Abstract Background The use of antibiotic therapy in acute pancreatitis remains controversial and is currently recommended only for confirmed infections of peripancreatic necrosis. …”
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Life-space mobility trajectory patterns and associated characteristics in older cancer survivors: a secondary data analysis by Richard A. Taylor, Marie Bakitas, Rachel Wells, J. Nicholas Odom, Richard. Kennedy, Grant R. Williams, Jennifer Frank, Peng Li

“…Abstract Background Life-space mobility (LSM) measures the size of the real-world geographic area an individual purposely transverses in their daily life. …”
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