Effect of enamel deproteinization on bonding orthodontic brackets: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Sami Alrai, Osama Eissa, Samira Diar-Bakirly

“…BACKGROUND: Enamel deproteinization using 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) or papain before enamel etching has been proposed to increase shear bond strength (SBS) of orthodontic brackets. …”
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Psychometric assessment of the persian version of the study anxiety questionnaire in medical sciences students by Seyedmohammad Mirhosseini, Fatemeh Ameri, Hedie Rahmani, Hamid Sharif-Nia, Ghazal Fazel, Mahboobeh Khajeh, Hossein Ebrahimi

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Study Anxiety Questionnaire (SAQ). …”
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CTI as a biomarker for diarrhea in U.S. adults: insights from NHANES 2005–2010 by Yucheng Yang, Wanju Jiang, Peng Liao, Tao Du

“…Abstract Background The C-Reactive protein-triglyceride-glucose index (CTI), a novel composite biomarker integrating inflammation and insulin resistance, has shown promise in predicting metabolic and inflammatory outcomes. …”
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Regional performance variation in external validation of four prediction models for severity of COVID-19 at hospital admission: An observational multi-centre cohort study. by Kristin E Wickstrøm, Valeria Vitelli, Ewan Carr, Aleksander R Holten, Rebecca Bendayan, Andrew H Reiner, Daniel Bean, Tom Searle, Anthony Shek, Zeljko Kraljevic, James Teo, Richard Dobson, Kristian Tonby, Alvaro Köhn-Luque, Erik K Amundsen

“…<h4>Background</h4>Prediction models should be externally validated to assess their performance before implementation. …”
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Comparison of the Surface Properties and Color Stability of Various Aesthetic Restorative Materials Treated with In-Office Tooth Bleaching by Ji-Won Choi, Song-Yi Yang

“…Methods: The experimental groups consisted of various commercially available aesthetic restorative materials, including light-cured composite resin (CR), light-cured bulk-fill resin (BF), compomer (CP), resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGI), and glass ionomer cement (GI). …”

Predictors of the Development of Major Adverse Cardiac Events following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention by Nouha Azaza, Fahad O. Baslaib, Akram Al Rishani, Mariam Ahmed, Jumana Al-Zainal, Mohamed Aboalela, Marian Gargousa, Geili Abdalla, Nadim Shah

“…Background: Coronary artery disease remains the greatest cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide despite the growing access to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). …”
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Pan-immune-inflammation value and mortality in the US adult MASLD: a nonlinear NHANES analysis by Qing Zhou, Jisu Xue, Lu Hao

“…Abstract Background and aim Systemic inflammatory markers derived from immune cell counts have been associated with mortality risk in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). …”
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Chronic diseases among University students: Prevalence, patterns and impact on health-related quality of life by Gazibara Tatjana, Pekmezović Tatjana, Popović Aleksandra, Paunić Mila, Kisić-Tepavčević Darija

“…Background/Aim. Around 30% of university students have chronic diseases and/or special care needs. …”
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Impact of persistence to secondary preventive medication on prognosis for patients with myocardial infarction with and without obstructive coronary arteries. by Anna M Nordenskjöld, Lars Lindhagen, Björn Wettermark, Bertil Lindahl

“…<h4>Background</h4>Poor adherence to secondary preventive medication after myocardial infarction (MI) negatively affects long-term prognosis, but knowledge is lacking regarding the impact of poor adherence on prognosis for patients with myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA). …”
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First genome-wide association study on anxiety-related behaviours in childhood. by Maciej Trzaskowski, Thalia C Eley, Oliver S P Davis, Sophia J Doherty, Ken B Hanscombe, Emma L Meaburn, Claire M A Haworth, Thomas Price, Robert Plomin

“…<h4>Background</h4>Twin studies have shown that anxiety in a general population sample of children involves both domain-general and trait-specific genetic effects. …”
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Ticagrelor versus Clopidogrel in Patients with Severe Renal Insufficiency Undergoing PCI for Acute Coronary Syndrome by Yunxian Chen, Shaowen Tu, Zhixin Chen, Jue Xia, Baofeng Chen, Jinfeng Chen, Jiarong Liang, Xiangyang Liu, Liangqiu Tang

“…Background. Current guidelines recommend the use of potent antiplatelet agents in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) following an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). …”
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Association between pan-immune inflammatory value and all-cause mortality in critically ill patients with ischemic stroke: a retrospective analysis of the MIMIC-IV database (2008–2... by Anni Chen, Jiahui Wang, Qiaoying Huang, Zhizhou Hu, Donglan Jiang, Yunnan Hu, Liying Pan, Jianhui Chen, Xiaohong Hu

“…This study investigates the association between the pan-immune inflammatory value (PIV)—a composite biomarker derived from routine blood tests—and all-cause mortality (ACM) in critically ill ischemic stroke patients.MethodsWe extracted data from the MIMIC-IV (v3.0) database, identifying ischemic stroke patients using ICD-9/10 codes. …”
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Associations between life’s essential 8 and arthritis among adults in United States: a national-wide longitudinal study by Feiying He, Xiangchun Xu, Hongwen Yu, Ziyang Miao, Zhaolin Fu, Lei Shi

“…Abstract Background Arthritis, a common condition in the U.S., is caused by autoimmune reactions, osteoarticular injuries, and uric acid deposition. …”
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Influence of allelic polymorphism in the 3’ untranslated region of the <i>StTCP23</i> gene on the tolerance of potato cultivars to the potato spindle tuber viroid by N. V. Mironenko, A. V. Kochetov, O. S. Afanasenko

“…Background. It is known that the pathological phenotype of potato plants can be mediated by complementary interactions between the genomic RNA of PSTVd and mRNA of some regulatory genes, which consequently lead to RNA interference, the synthesis of small interfering RNAs (vd-sRNA PSTVd), and impaired morphogenesis. …”
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Synergistic Antioxidant and Anti-Ferroptosis Therapy via BPNS-Encapsulated Thermoresponsive Chitosan Hydrogel for Spinal Cord Injury Regeneration by Yang Liu, Yingkai Wang, Xiangzi Wang, Wanchen Zeng, Zehong Zhang, Zhengmian Zhang, Zhongquan Qi

“…<b>Background</b>: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating neurological condition with limited therapeutic options. …”
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The effects of lymphocele formation after living donor kidney transplantation on mid-term allograft function by Christian Kuhn, Bernd Jänigen, Laura Matuschik, Max J. Rieger, Daniel Sidler, Stefan Zschiedrich

“…Abstract Background Despite advances in kidney transplant surgery and immunosuppression, lymphoceles remain a frequent complication in the early postoperative period following kidney transplantation, often requiring reintervention. …”
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Social and geographical inequalities in prenatal care coverage in Colombia: a multilevel analysis of individual heterogeneity and discriminatory accuracy (MAIHDA) by Juan Merlo, Sergio Prada, Merida Rodriguez-Lopez, George Leckie, Daniela Botero Jaramillo

“…Background Access to adequate antenatal care (ANC) is crucial for improving maternal and neonatal health outcomes. …”
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Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the clinical learning evaluation questionnaire with Chinese clinical interns by Luhua Yang, Jiangang Sun, Ruirui Wang, Shaochen Tao, Shanshan Wei, Liang Dong, Yansheng Gu, Jiayue Wang

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of an adapted English questionnaire in Chinese medical schools, assessing its cross-cultural applicability in China. …”
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Unclosed wound: effect of childhood access to healthcare on cardiovascular health trajectories of Chinese older adults based on entropy balancing analysis by Boshu Mao, Xiaoyi Fang, Lingjun Liu

“…BackgroundCardiovascular Diseases (CVD) remain a leading threat among aging populations globally, with Cardiovascular Health (CVH) trajectories shaped by cumulative exposures across the life course. …”
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Robust pleiotropy-decomposed polygenic scores identify distinct contributions to elevated coronary artery disease polygenic risk. by Jiaqi Hu, Yixuan Ye, Chi Zhang, Yunfeng Ruan, Pradeep Natarajan, Hongyu Zhao

“…<h4>Background</h4>Polygenic risk score (PRS) have proved to offer robust risk prediction for coronary artery disease (CAD). …”
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