Herbal medicine and pattern identification for treating COVID-19: a rapid review of guidelines by Lin Ang, Hye Won Lee, Jun Yong Choi, Junhua Zhang, Myeong Soo Lee

“…Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is pandemic and has caused illness to many people worldwide. …”
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Nd:YAG laser influence on the hybridization quality, employing total-etching or self-etching adhesives: sem analysis by Andressa da Silva Kuwana, Ivan Balducci, Leily Macedo Firoozmand, Daphne Camara Barcellos, Sérgio Eduardo de Paiva Gonçalves

“…Background: The application of Nd:YAG laser on dentin with the adhesive system non-polymerized can influenced the quality of hybrid layer formed. …”
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Specific Position of the Pulmonary Hilar Node in Cancer Immunity: Immunohistochemical and Morphometrical Study Using Lung Regional Nodes Obtained from Non-Small Cell Cancer Patient... by Masaya Aoki, Go Kamimura, Aya Harada-Takeda, Toshiyuki Nagata, Gen Murakami, Kazuhiro Ueda

“…Background: Nodal dendritic cells (DCs) and CD169-positive macrophages, possibly monocyte-derived, cross-present cancer antigens earlier in the proximal node than in the distal node. …”
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Distinct Associations of Cognitive Impairments and Reduced Gray Matter Volumes in Remitted Patients with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder by Ting Sun, Pengfei Zhao, Xiaowei Jiang, Yifang Zhou, Chao Li, Linna Jia, Yanqing Tang

“…Background. Cognitive impairments are documented in schizophrenia (SZ) and bipolar disorder (BD) and may be related to gray matter volumes (GMVs). …”
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Molecular Characterization of Enterohemorrhagic E. coli O157 Isolated from Animal Fecal and Food Samples in Eastern China by Shaohui Wang, Shuxiao Zhang, Zhe Liu, Pingping Liu, Zixue Shi, Jianchao Wei, Donghua Shao, Beibei Li, Zhiyong Ma

“…Biofilm formation assays showed that 53.3% of the EHEC O157 isolates could produce biofilm. However, composite analyses showed that biofilm formation of EHEC O157 was independent of genetic background. …”
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Angiographic Microvascular Resistance Is an Independent Predictor of Adverse Clinical Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement by Wence Shi, Hongliang Zhang, Lei Song, Tongqiang Zou, Lihua Xie, Changdong Guan, Moyang Wang, Yongjian Wu

“…Background The coronary microcirculatory resistance index plays a crucial role in predicting patient prognosis. …”
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Intravenous lidocaine as an adjuvant to propofol sedation for elderly patients undergoing same-visit bidirectional endoscopy: protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial by Ying Liu, Nan Song, Jing-tao Zhang, Jing Yan, Ke Peng, Hong Liu, Xi-sheng Shan, Fu-hai Ji

“…Background Same-visit bidirectional endoscopic procedures under sedation are frequently performed in elderly patients. …”
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Association between estimated glomerular filtration rate and memory function mediated by brain Gray matter volumes: a cross-sectional study using the ADNI database by Xiaoyu Wang, Jiafeng Wang, Qianqian Xie, Yan Wang, Chunyan Li, Lin Song, Yifeng Du

“…Abstract Background Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is associated with gray matter volumes (GMVs) in memory-related regions, but its relationship with memory function and the mediating role of GMVs remain unclear. …”
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Development of a hydrogel-based three-dimensional (3D) glioblastoma cell lines culture as a model system for CD73 inhibitor response study by Marjan Bahraminasab, Samira Asgharzade, Ali Doostmohamadi, Atefeh Satari, Farkhonde Hasannejad, Samaneh Arab

“…Abstract Background Despite the development of various therapeutic approaches over the past decades, the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) remains a major challenge. …”
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Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese body shape questionnaire short form for assessing eating disorder symptoms among university students by Zeng Gao, Zeng Gao, Jing Zhao, Xi Liu, Haitao Wang, Miaoling Zhang, Han Yuan

“…BackgroundBody shape concerns have emerged in eating disorders as a public health issue among adolescents worldwide. …”
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Legume-based rotation alters soil eukaryotic community and improves soil multifunctionality by Tingwei Meng, Yi Fan, Yiheng Tao, Yi Wu, Shuang Pang, Wei Yang, Xiaoyu Guo, Ximei Zhang

“…Abstract Background Legume-based rotation modulates soil microbial communities, which are critical to soil health and sustainable agriculture. …”
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The Role of the Visual Versus Verbal Modality in Learning Novel Verbs by Maria Luisa Lorusso, Laura Pigazzini, Laura Zampini, Michele Burigo, Martina Caccia, Anna Milani, Massimo Molteni

“…Background/Objectives: Verbs are considered to be more abstract than nouns, as they represent actions, states, and events, which are less tangible, more flexible in their meaning and thus less univocally specified. …”
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Investigation of the relationship between lead exposure in heavy metals mixtures and the prevalence of stroke: a cross-sectional study by Jiarong He, Wen Zhang, Fang Zhao, Ming Wang, Zhuo Wang, Chen Liang, Jing Pan, Jiaoying Jia, Mingming Zhang

“…Abstract Background The adverse effects of environmental toxic metal exposure on human health are well-documented. …”
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Integrating adipsin with novel cardiometabolic and inflammatory indices for enhanced early prediction of gestational diabetes mellitus: a prospective cohort study by Meizhi Cai, Xuan Jiang, Xinyi Xu, Sidi Zhao, Yue Sun, Yushuo Yang, Ping Yang, Chen Fang, Yifan Huang

“…Abstract Background Early identification of individuals at risk for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is essential for mitigating its adverse effects on both maternal and foetal health. …”
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Protective role of oleic acid against palmitic acid-induced pancreatic fibrosis by Sonia Frendi, Anaïs Chassac, Killian Veron, Jérôme Raffenne, Rémy Nicolle, Miguel Albuquerque, Valérie Paradis, Anne Couvelard, Jérôme Cros, Vinciane Rebours

“…Abstract Background Obesity has been associated with several pancreatic disorders and is an important risk factor for pancreatic cancer. …”
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Risk adjusted 30‐day mortality and serious adverse event rates among a large, multi‐center cohort of emergency department patients with acute heart failure by Dana R. Sax, Dustin G. Mark, Jamal S. Rana, Sean P. Collins, Jie Huang, Mary E. Reed, CREST Network

“…Abstract Background Admission rates for emergency department (ED) patients with acute heart failure (AHF) remain elevated. …”
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Prevalence and correlates of smoking and nicotine dependence: results of a nationwide cross-sectional survey among Singapore residents by Janhavi Ajit Vaingankar, Edimansyah Abdin, Saleha Shafie, Yunjue Zhang, Siow Ann Chong, Mythily Subramaniam, Sherilyn Chang, Shazana Shahwan, Rajeswari Sambasivam, Yik Ying Teo, Derrick Heng

“…Background Since the Singapore Mental Health Study in 2010 which reported a 16.0% prevalence rate for current smokers and 4.5% for nicotine dependence, new anti-smoking strategies have been implemented. …”
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Ultrasound-Guided Venous Puncture Reduces Groin Complications in Electrophysiological Procedures by Yannick Teumer, Daniel Eckart, Lyuboslav Katov, Markus Graf, Carlo Bothner, Wolfgang Rottbauer, Karolina Weinmann-Emhardt

“…<b>Background</b>: In electrophysiological procedures, multiple punctures on the femoral vein can be necessary depending on the number of catheters required. …”
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The study of dermatoglyphic pattern of thumb and its correlation with academic performance of medical students by Preeti Prabhakarrao Thute, Sagar V. Padole, Bhaurao Champatrao Bakane, Darshna Gulabrao Fulmali, Anupama Navneet Sawal, Aastha Bhaurao Bakane

“… Background: Dermatoglyphics is the study of fingerprint pattern which is unique for every individual and remains unchanged after birth. …”
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Quality of life in patients with chronic liver disease by Popović Dušan Đ., Kisić-Tepavčević Darija, Kovačević Nada, Milovanović Tamara, Krstić Miodrag, Ranković Ivan, Martinov Jelena, Glišić Tijana, Ješić Rada, Pekmezović Tatjana

“…Background/Aim. Quality of life is impaired in patients with the chronic liver disease (CLD). …”
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