Cervical cerclage for prevention of preterm birth and adverse perinatal outcome in twin pregnancies with short cervical length or cervical dilatation: A systematic review and meta-... by Francesco D'Antonio, Nashwa Eltaweel, Smriti Prasad, Maria Elena Flacco, Lamberto Manzoli, Asma Khalil

“…<h4>Background</h4>The optimal approach to prevent preterm birth (PTB) in twins has not been fully established yet. …”
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Equity of National Essential Public Health Services (NEPHS) in Mainland China, 2019: a cross-sectional study based on the NEPHS database by Lu Liu, Jinhong Zhao, Yuxing Wang, Xinyue Chen, Siqi Zhang, Mengyu Li, Lili You, Yuanli Liu

“…This study assessed NEPHS utilization data and evaluated usage inequities using comprehensive nationwide data. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted, selecting 16 indicators (out of 18) from 12 service packages to evaluate inequity. …”
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Impact of differentiated service delivery models on quality of life among people living with HIV in Uganda– a quasi-experimental study by Benson Nasasira, Grace Banturaki, Nelson Kalema, Joseph Musaazi, Aidah Nanvuma, Stephen Okoboi, Nancy Gathoni Kiarie, Joash Ntenga Moitui, Damazo Kadengye, Jonathan Izudi, Barbara Castelnuovo

“…This study assessed the impact of DSD models on Quality of life, loss to follow-up (LTFU), and mortality among persons living with HIV (PLHIV) on Antiretroviral therapy (ART) over time at a large urban HIV clinic in Uganda. Methods Records of 1,000 PLHIV enrolled in a 10-year cohort at the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) clinic in Kampala, Uganda were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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NF1 expression profiling in IDH-wildtype glioblastoma: genomic associations and survival outcomes by Michael Chang, Mohamed Sherief, Maria Ioannou, Viveka Chinnasamy, Lucy Chen, Michael Frost, Michelle Mattson-Hoss, Herb Sarnoff, David O. Kamson, Matthias Holdhoff, Debraj Mukherjee, Chetan Bettegowda, Jordina Rincon-Torroella, Victoria Croog, Peng Huang, Fausto J. Rodriguez, Calixto-Hope G. Lucas, Karisa C. Schreck

“…Abstract Background NF1 inactivation is associated with sensitivity to MEK inhibitor targeted therapy in low-grade and some high-grade gliomas. …”
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The advanced lung cancer inflammation index has an L-shaped association with prognosis in American adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: a cohort study by Yuexia Lu, Shuaipeng Yuan, Huazhao Xu, Jiqi Ouyang, Jinsheng Dong, Xin Jiang, Xiao Shao, Runshun Zhang

“…BackgroundRegular monitoring and follow-up of patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) are of paramount importance in ensuring effective management of the condition. …”
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Food biodiversity and total and cause-specific mortality in 9 European countries: An analysis of a prospective cohort study. by Giles T Hanley-Cook, Inge Huybrechts, Carine Biessy, Roseline Remans, Gina Kennedy, Mélanie Deschasaux-Tanguy, Kris A Murray, Mathilde Touvier, Guri Skeie, Emmanuelle Kesse-Guyot, Alemayehu Argaw, Corinne Casagrande, Geneviève Nicolas, Paolo Vineis, Christopher J Millett, Elisabete Weiderpass, Pietro Ferrari, Christina C Dahm, H Bas Bueno-de-Mesquita, Torkjel M Sandanger, Daniel B Ibsen, Heinz Freisling, Stina Ramne, Franziska Jannasch, Yvonne T van der Schouw, Matthias B Schulze, Konstantinos K Tsilidis, Anne Tjønneland, Eva Ardanaz, Stina Bodén, Lluís Cirera, Giuliana Gargano, Jytte Halkjær, Paula Jakszyn, Ingegerd Johansson, Verena Katzke, Giovanna Masala, Salvatore Panico, Miguel Rodriguez-Barranco, Carlotta Sacerdote, Bernard Srour, Rosario Tumino, Elio Riboli, Marc J Gunter, Andrew D Jones, Carl Lachat

“…<h4>Background</h4>Food biodiversity, encompassing the variety of plants, animals, and other organisms consumed as food and drink, has intrinsic potential to underpin diverse, nutritious diets and improve Earth system resilience. …”
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A Longitudinal Study of the Bidirectional Temporal Dynamics Between Body Mass Index and Biological Aging by Peggy Ler, Jonathan K. L. Mak, Chandra A. Reynolds, Alexander Ploner, Nancy L. Pedersen, Juulia Jylhävä, Anna K. Dahl Aslan, Deborah Finkel, Ida K. Karlsson

“…ABSTRACT Background Obesity and aging share biological processes, but their relationship remains unclear, especially in late life. …”
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Matrix Metalloproteinases 7 and 10 Are Prognostic Biomarkers for Systemic Cardiovascular Risk in Individuals with Peripheral Artery Disease by Ben Li, Farah Shaikh, Houssam Younes, Batool Abuhalimeh, Abdelrahman Zamzam, Rawand Abdin, Mohammad Qadura

“…Background/Objectives: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), such as myocardial infarction and stroke, which are the top mortality causes in the PAD population. …”
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Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing in Pneumonia: Applications in the Detection of Responsible Pathogens, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Virulence by Liu B, Bao Z, Chen W, Xi X, Ge X, Zhou J, Zheng X, Zhang P, Deng W, Ding R, Zhou M, Fang J

“…We aimed to explore the applicability of tNGS in the co-detection of the responsible pathogens, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes, and virulence genes in patients with pneumonia.Methods: A prospective study was conducted among patients with suspected pneumonia at Ruijin Hospital from March 1 to May 31, 2023. …”
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A life that’s worth living – measuring health-related quality of life among people treated for tuberculosis in Viet Nam: a longitudinal EQ-5D-5L survey by Luan Nguyen Quang Vo, Rachel Forse, Andrew James Codlin, Huy Ba Huynh, Anja Maria Christine Wiemers, Jacob Creswell, Tushar Garg, Thi Minh Ha Dang, Lan Huu Nguyen, Hoa Binh Nguyen, Luong Van Dinh, Nhung Viet Nguyen, Tom Wingfield, Kristi Sidney Annerstedt, Jad Shedrawy, Knut Lönnroth

“…We aimed to measure HRQoL among people with TB in Viet Nam at initiation and throughout treatment. Methods This study took place in four provinces from Oct-2020 to Sep-2022. …”
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Cardiometabolic Biomarkers and Prediction of Kidney Disease Progression: The eGFR Cohort Study by Elizabeth L. M. Barr, Federica Barzi, Phillip Mills (Kulkalgal), Maria Nickels, Sian Graham, Odette Pearson, Varuni Obeyesekere, Wendy E. Hoy, Graham R. D. Jones, Paul D. Lawton, Alex D. H. Brown, Mark Thomas, Ashim Sinha, Alan Cass, Richard J. MacIsaac, Louise J. Maple-Brown, Jaquelyne T. Hughes (Wagadagam)

“…Background: Traditional markers modestly predict chronic kidney disease progression in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. …”
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Effects of landslide hazards on quality of stream water and sediments by O. Phewnil, T. Pattamapitoon, N. Semvimol, W. Wararam, K. Duangmal, A. Intaraksa, K. Chunkao, P. Maskulrath, S. Hanthayung, P. Wichittrakarn

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Landslide disasters in Thailand between 1970 and 2011 revealed a notable pattern: they primarily originated on mountain slopes, distinguished by a deeper soil profile. …”
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Frailty-stratified effectiveness of SGLT2 inhibitors versus DPP-4 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists on pulmonary outcomes in type 2 diabetes: a nationwide cohort studyResearch... by Lin-Chieh Meng, Hui-Min Chuang, Hsi-Yu Lai, Ho-Min Chen, Kuang-Yao Yang, Liang-Kung Chen, Fei-Yuan Hsiao

“…Summary: Background: The coexistence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) poses significant clinical challenges, particularly in aging populations. …”
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Deep Learning-Based Identification of Echocardiographic Abnormalities From Electrocardiograms by Goro Fujiki, MD, Satoshi Kodera, MD, PhD, Naoto Setoguchi, MD, Kengo Tanabe, MD, PhD, Kotaro Miyaji, MD, PhD, Shunichi Kushida, MD, PhD, Mike Saji, MD, PhD, Mamoru Nanasato, MD, PhD, Hisataka Maki, MD, PhD, Hideo Fujita, MD, PhD, Nahoko Kato, MD, PhD, Hiroyuki Watanabe, MD, PhD, Minami Suzuki, MD, Masao Takahashi, MD, PhD, Naoko Sawada, MD, PhD, Jiro Ando, MD, Masataka Sato, MD, Shinnosuke Sawano, MD, PhD, Susumu Katsushika, MD, PhD, Hiroki Shinohara, MD, PhD, Norifumi Takeda, MD, PhD, Katsuhito Fujiu, MD, PhD, Hiroshi Akazawa, MD, PhD, Hiroyuki Morita, MD, PhD, Issei Komuro, MD, PhD

“…Background: Heart failure should be diagnosed as early as possible. …”
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Somatization symptoms and burnout: a correlational study among emergency nurses by Ningxiang Li, Ningxiang Li, Ningxiang Li, Nan Xie, Nan Xie, Nan Xie, Xiaoli Chen, Xiaoli Chen, Xiaoli Chen, Hao Zhang, Hao Zhang, Hao Zhang, Luying Zhong, Luying Zhong, Luying Zhong, Dongmei Diao, Dongmei Diao, Dongmei Diao, Ling Zhu, Ling Zhu, Ling Zhu, Yue Zhou, Yue Zhou, Yue Zhou

“…BackgroundSomatic symptom disorder is influenced by various factors, with increasing evidence highlighting its close association with burnout. …”
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Interplay Between Residential Nature Exposure and Walkability and Their Association with Cardiovascular Health by Omar M. Makram, MD, MPH, Nwabunie Nwana, PhD, MPH, Alan Pan, MS, Juan C. Nicolas, BS, Rakesh Gullapelli, BS, MS, Budhaditya Bose, MS, Ashutosh Sabharwal, PhD, Jenny Chang, MD, Zulqarnain Javed, PhD, MBBS, MPH, Bita Kash, PhD, Jay E. Maddock, PhD, Khurram Nasir, MD, MPH, MSc, Sadeer Al-Kindi, MD

“…Background: Green space has been linked with cardiovascular (CV) health. …”
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Active left atrial ejection fraction as a non-invasive marker in pulmonary hypertension secondary to heart failure by Di Zhou, Xin Li, Jing Xu, Yining Wang, Weichun Wu, Arlene Sirajuddin, Shihua Zhao, Zhihong Liu, Minjie Lu

“…ABSTRACT: Background: Patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) secondary to left heart failure (HF) exhibit a complex pathophysiological profile and poor prognosis. …”
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Genetic polymorphisms in SLC5A2 are associated with clinical outcomes and dapagliflozin response in heart failure patients by Ahmed Essam Abou Warda, Rylie M. Flohr, Rania M. Sarhan, Rania M. Sarhan, Mohamed Nabil Salem, Heba F. Salem, Heba F. Salem, Ayman N. Moharram, Abdullah S. Alanazi, Christelle Lteif, Brian E. Gawronski, Leanne Dumeny, Tariq G. Alsahli, Khaled Elenizi, Bassem Zarif, Neven Sarhan, Julio D. Duarte

“…BackgroundSodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) have emerged as promising therapeutics for heart failure (HF). …”
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Research and application of pressure relief technology for fracturing thick hard roof in super-high mining face by Yajun LEI, Yanjun FENG, Hongpu KANG, Futang ZHAO, Xiaoguang SHANG, Rui WANG, Peng WANG, Zhen ZHANG, Jianchao REN, Kaikai ZHAO, Yangfa ZHENG, Xiaogang LIU

“…Aiming at the problems of super-large mining space, strong ore pressure and ultra-high coal wall stability control faced by full-mechanized mining face with ultra-large mining height and thick hard roof, this paper takes the 122104 working face of Caojiatan Coal Mine, the world’s first ultra-10 m super-mechanized mining face, as the research background. Systematic research on pressure relief mechanism of heavy hard roof fracturing, true triaxial hydraulic fracturing fracture reconstruction experiment, three-dimensional fracture propagation fluid-structure coupling numerical simulation, high-flow composite fracturing technology and process, hydraulic fracturing effect monitoring and evaluation are carried out. …”
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Assessing the neuroprotective benefits for babies of antenatal magnesium sulphate: An individual participant data meta-analysis. by Caroline A Crowther, Philippa F Middleton, Merryn Voysey, Lisa Askie, Lelia Duley, Peter G Pryde, Stéphane Marret, Lex W Doyle, AMICABLE Group

“…<h4>Background</h4>Babies born preterm are at an increased risk of dying in the first weeks of life, and those who survive have a higher rate of cerebral palsy (CP) compared with babies born at term. …”
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