Longitudinal changes in factors affecting postoperative patient satisfaction after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: an assessment using a patient-reported questionnaire by Soichiro Ogawa, Kei Yaginuma, Yuki Harigane, Shunta Makabe, Hitomi Imai, Satoru Meguro, Ryo Tanji, Akifumi Onagi, Ruriko Honda-Takinami, Kanako Matsuoka, Seiji Hoshi, Junya Hata, Yuichi Sato, Hidenori Akaihata, Masao Kataoka, Motohide Uemura, Yoshiyuki Kojima

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Association between continuous device-based physical activity monitoring over six months and cardiorespiratory, metabolic and body composition outcomes in post-surgery cancer survi... by Christian Leps, Christian Bischoff, Ines Gockel, Uwe Tegtbur, Stefan Kwast, Christoph Pökel, Johannes Voß, Hans-Jürgen Rinser, Roberto Falz, Martin Busse

“…We aimed to explore device-based long-term physical activity tracking and its possible association with cancer survivors’ cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), metabolic health, and body composition. Methods In this observational analysis of a randomized controlled trial (CRBP-TS study), we reanalyzed data from 111 patients with breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer. …”
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Quality by design-based optimization and HP-TLC densitometric standardization of Theobroma cacao L. extract as a nutraceutical supplement by Atith Muppayyanamath, Atith Muppayyanamath, Darasaguppe R. Harish, Vinayak Mastiholimath, Priyanka P. Patil, Priyanka P. Patil, Vishal S. Patil, Harsha V. Hegde, Subarna Roy

“…BackgroundOur previous studies identified the hydroalcoholic extract of defatted Theobroma cacao L. bean (CE) as a cancer-preventive and a protective agent against chemotherapeutic-induced toxicities, specifically doxorubicin-induced heart, liver, and kidney toxicities.MethodsAn analytical method for phytochemical standardization was developed, and acute oral toxicity was studied in female Wistar rats following the OECD 423 guidelines. …”
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Differential associations of dietary inflammatory potential, antioxidant capacity, and Mediterranean diet adherence with biological aging: A UK Biobank study by Cong Zhang, Ren-Fang Han, Song Yin, Yue-Qing Huang

“…Background: Biological aging, distinct from chronological age, significantly impacts chronic disease risk and is a crucial target for health interventions. …”
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University proceedings. Volga region. Technical sciences by Yu.P. Perelygin

“…Materials and methods. The main approach to achieve this goal is to conduct a set of studies of physical and mechanical properties with the determination of the strength of the weld, microhardness, microstructure of the composite material, quantitative assessment of the chemical composition of the composite and the seam zone, the magnitude of electrical resistance. …”

Fabrication and microwave absorption properties of myrica rubra-like Fe3O4@SnO2 core-shell material by Wei HUANG, Yu-jiang WANG, Shi-cheng WEI, yi LIANG, bo WANG, Yu-wei HUANG, Bin-shi XU

“…In this study, a new type of Fe3O4@SnO2 composite similar to myrica rubra (Chinese bayberry) was synthesized by the Stöber method and hydrothermal method using magnetic Fe3O4 microspheres as template. …”
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Optimization research on laminated cooling structure for gas turbines: A review by Xiaojing Tian, Weiqi Ye, Liang Xu, Anjian Yang, Langming Huang, Shenglong Jin

“…Against the background of increasing gas turbine inlet temperature and decreasing amount of cooling air, laminated cooling structure (LCS) is a highly efficient composite cooling structure with the advantages of lower cooling air consumption and higher cooling efficiency, which is a promising development direction for future wall cooling technology. …”
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In Vitro Evaluation of the Fracture Resistance of CAD/CAM Materials for Fixed Partial Dentures by Papala Sesha Reddy, Mallikarjun H. Doddamani, Ngangbam Johnson Singh, Ashtha Arya, K. Vijayakanth, Vignesh Veerakumar

“…However, the fracture resistance of various CAD/CAM materials used in fixed partial dentures (FPDs) remains a crucial determinant of their clinical success. Materials and Methods: Three CAD/CAM materials—lithium disilicate, zirconia, and resin-based composite—were selected for the study. …”
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The Vascular Basis of the Pronator Quadratus Muscle Flap and Its Use in Clinical Cases by Binu P. Thomas, Sasi P. Kiran, Maolin Tang, Christopher R. Geddes, Steven F. Morris

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Role of Maternal Empowerment in Addressing Child Malnutrition: Evidence from Asian Developing Countries by Mariam Abbas Soharwardi, Najma Iqbal Malik, Razia Anjum, Muhammad Sohaib Haleem, Inam Ullah Leghari, Jam Bilal Ahmad, Rohma Maryam, Maimoona Nazir, Saireen Fatima, Farooq Ahmed, Kun Tang

“…Objective: With an emphasis on nutritional outcomes, including stunting, wasting, and underweight, the main objective of this study is to investigate the connection between mother empowerment and child malnutrition and explore how better child health in developing Asian nations can be achieved through empowering mothers. Methods: Using Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data of ten emerging Asian countries from three regions of Asia, this study evaluates maternal empowerment using the composite maternal empowerment index (CMEI) and examines how it relates to children’s nutritional health. …”
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Immune responses in rodent whole eye transplantation: elucidation and preliminary investigations into rejection diagnosis and monitoring by Bing Li, Yong Wang, Charles R. Owens, Touka Banaee, Charleen T. Chu, Kayvon Jabbari, Anna D. Lee, Neil J. Khatter, Alan G. Palestine, An-Jey A. Su, Christene A. Huang, Kia M. Washington

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Exploring the connection between maternal mental health and partnership, parental role, and satisfaction with various aspects of life using pairfam data: a cross-sectional analysis by Monique Förster, Claudia Kirsch, Julia Habermann, Dorothee Noeres

“…Abstract Background Decreased maternal mental health leads to difficulties for the mother herself and for her family life. …”
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Association between Advanced Lung Cancer Inflammation Index and 30-day mortality in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage: a retrospective cohort study by Jianzhong Ding, Jianzhong Ding, Jiquan Zhang, Wanqiu Lv, Yangchun Xiao, Fang Fang, Wenchao Ma, Yu Zhang, Xiaoli Zhong

“…This study explores the association between the Advanced Lung Cancer Inflammation Index (ALI) and 30-day mortality in ICH patients, evaluating its prognostic value as a composite biomarker that integrates body mass index (BMI), serum albumin, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR).MethodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted on 2,459 ICH patients from a single institution, West China Hospital, between January 2009 and June 2019. …”
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Under-nutrition and its associated factors among under-five children across urban and rural settings of Ethiopia: a cross-sectional comparative study by Amare Wubishet Ayele, Emmanuel Gabreyohannes, Yegnanew A. Shiferaw

“…Abstract Background Under-nutrition is a major public health concern among under-five children, especially in low- and middle-income countries like Ethiopia. …”
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Relación entre la proporción 2D:4D, variables de rendimiento físico y composición corporal en atletas de lucha libre élite (Relationship between the 2D:4D ratio, physical performan... by Juan Pablo Méndez Rodríguez, Oscar Alfredo Montenegro Arjona, Armando Monterrosa Quintero

“…Thus, the present study has two main objectives: firstly, to present descriptive data comparing it between genders, and secondly, to identify significant correlations with the 2D:4D ratio. Methods: A total of 22 wrestlers participated in the study, and their anthropometric variables, bilateral 2D:4D ratio, muscle power (CMJ), isometric traction strength, and handgrip strength were compared. …”
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Household Food Security, Feeding Practices, and Anthropometric Failure Among Children Aged 6–23 Months: A Hospital-Based Study by Rohan Chatterjee, Soumalya Ray, Dipta Kanti Mukhopadhyay

“…Background: Household food security (HHFS) and age-appropriate complementary feeding (CF) conceptually play an important role in growth of a child. …”
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Joint and independent associations of dietary antioxidant intakes with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among patients with hypertension: a population-based cohort study by Songfeng Zhao, Yangbin Cao, Hongyi Liu, Aihua Liu

“…Methods and results This study included 16,190 adults with hypertension from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999–2018. …”
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A comparative review of Haute Autorité de Santé and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence health technology assessments of Ikervis® to treat severe keratitis in adult p... by Yasmina Iffet Eroglu

“…Objective: To review the dry eye disease environment, its challenges and available treatment options, and compare the NICE and HAS assessments to question HAS’ decision to maintain full reimbursement of compounded CsA formulations in the absence of evidence, while reimbursing the EMA-approved drug at 15%. Method: extensive search on PubMED. Results: Comparator selection, composite score assessment and use of CE model are key differentiators. …”
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Efficacy and safety of mitoxantrone hydrochloride liposome-containing regimens in treating refractory/relapsed acute myeloid leukemia by Ni Lu, Li Liu, Yigeng Cao, Rongli Zhang, Weihua Zhai, Xin Chen, Qiaoling Ma, Donglin Yang, Aiming Pang, Jialin Wei, Yi He, Sizhou Feng, Mingzhe Han, Erlie Jiang

“…Abstract Background Despite the poor prognosis for patients with relapsed/refractory (R/R) acute myeloid leukemia (AML), an optimal treatment strategy remains undefined. …”
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Distribution of urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin and post-translationally modified fetuin-A in outpatients with acute kidney disease detected using a nationwide a... by Ya-Chi Lin, I-Wen Ting, David Ray Chang, Ya-Luan Hsiao, Yu-Ting Lin, Mei-Chuan Hsieh, Shu-Woei Ju, Jie-Sian Wang, Chang-Cheng Jiang, Hsuan-Jen Lin, Cheng-Ting Lu, Che-Chen Lin, Tzu-Ling Tseng, Hung-Chieh Yeh, Hsiu-Yin Chiang, Chin-Chi Kuo

“…This study presented the distribution of urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (uNGAL) and post-translationally modified fragment of fetuin-A (uPTM-FetA) in patients with AKDOPT detected by the AKIDS and explored their association with composite kidney outcome (CKO). Methods: The Big Data Center of China Medical University Hospital in Taiwan established an AKDOPT cohort by consecutively enrolling patients referred to the nephrology clinic during a pragmatic trial to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of the AKIDS. …”
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