Analysis of micro-shear bond strength of self-etch adhesive systems with dentine: An in vitro study by Vijay Kumar Shakya, Rajeev Kumar Singh, Anjani Kumar Pathak, Balendra Pratap Singh, Anil Chandra, Ramesh Bharti, Rakesh Kumar Yadav

“…Background: Success or failure of a composite restoration largely depends on its bonding to enamel/dentine. …”
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Outcomes of Del Nido and hyperkalemic blood cardioplegia in adult cardiac surgery with prolonged aortic cross-clamp times★ by Szpytma Malgorzata, Gimpel Damian, Ross Jordan, Newland Richard F., Crouch Gareth, Rice Gregory D., Bennetts Jayme S., Baker Robert A.

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of our DNC strategy by comparing post-operative troponin profiles and clinical outcomes between Del Nido and hyperkalaemic cardioplegia for cases with aortic cross-clamp times of greater than 90 min. Methods: A single-centre, retrospective cohort study at Flinders Medical Centre and Flinders Private Hospital of patients undergoing composite cardiac surgery with a cross-clamp time longer than 90 min. …”
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Outcomes of Combined Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion and Transcatheter Mitral Edge-to-Edge Repair by Abdullah Al-Abcha, MD, Pietro Di Santo, MD, Charanjit S. Rihal, MD, MBA, Trevor Simard, MD, PhD, Benjamin Hibbert, MD, PhD, Mohamad Alkhouli, MD, MBA

“…Background: Up to 50% of patients undergoing mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (MTEER) have an indication for left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). …”
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Thiazolidinedione Use and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Who Underwent Carotid Artery Revascularization by Jun Hwee Kim, Jimin Jeon, Seok‐Jae Heo, Tae‐Jin Song, Minyoul Baik, Joonsang Yoo, Jinkwon Kim

“…Background Thiazolidinediones are oral antidiabetic agents known for their wide‐ranging pleiotropic effects, potentially offering cardiovascular protection. …”
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Early Real-World Experience with CoreValve Evolut PRO and R Systems for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement by Gaurav Rao, Shikha Sheth, Joseph Donnelly, Andrew Scatola, Umair Tariq, Saaron Laighold, Cindy Grines, Bruce Rutkin

“…The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of the Evolut PRO to the Evolut R valve in a real-world setting. Background. The next-generation self-expanding transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system, the CoreValve Evolut PRO was designed with an outer pericardial skirt to improve valve-sealing performance. …”
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Inflammatory changes in early dementia with Lewy bodies by Talene A. Yacoubian, Hongwei Qin, Amy Amara, Natividad Stover, Lauren Ruffrage, Yue Zhang, Richard Kennedy, David Geldmacher, Adam Gerstenecker, David G. Standaert, Etty N. Benveniste

“…ObjectiveTo examine if immune cell changes are present in early stages of Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB).BackgroundEvidence for inflammation in synucleinopathies has been building. …”
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Psychological needs, self-efficacy, motivation, and resistance training outcomes in a 16-week barbell training program for adults by Vanessa M. Martinez Kercher, Janette M. Watkins, Janette M. Watkins, Janelle M. Goss, Liam A. Phillips, Brad A. Roy, Kyler Blades, Dana Dobson, Kyle A. Kercher

“…BackgroundDespite extensive research on the relationship between psychological factors and aerobic training, there remains a gap in understanding these relationships within resistance training (RT), particularly barbell-based RT. …”
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Preclosure technique versus arterial cutdown after percutaneous cannulation for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenationCentral MessagePerspective by Abhimanyu Chandel, MD, Mehul Desai, MD, Liam P. Ryan, MD, Lindsay Clevenger, NP, Alan M. Speir, MD, Ramesh Singh, MD

“…Background: Arteriotomy repair through the preclosure technique during elective arterial access procedures is well documented. …”
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Mendelian randomization provides a multi-omics perspective on the regulation of genes involved in ribosome biogenesis in relation to cardiac structure and function by Shuxu Wei, Ronghuai Shen, Xiaojia Lu, Xinyi Li, Lingbin He, Youti Zhang, Jiahang Yang, Zhouwu Shu, Xianxi Huang

“…Abstract Background Ribosome biogenesis (RiboSis) is a complex process for generating ribosomes, the cellular machinery responsible for protein synthesis. …”
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Evaluation of the Efficacy of Intravenous Push and Intravenous Piggyback Ceftriaxone in Critically Ill Patients by Elly R. Sherman, Nha Hue Ta, Trisha N. Branan, Natt Patimavirujh, Luren Ashton Dickinson, Christopher M. Bland, Susan E. Smith

“…<b>Background/Objective</b>: Intravenous fluid shortages have led to fluid-sparing measures such as intravenous push (IVP) administration of antibiotics. …”
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Lipid profiles in major depression, both with and without metabolic syndrome: associations with suicidal behaviors and neuroticism by Ketsupar Jirakran, Asara Vasupanrajit, Chavit Tunvirachaisakul, Abbas F. Almulla, Marta Kubera, Michael Maes

“…Abstract Background Significant associations exist between major depressive disorder (MDD), metabolic syndrome (MetS), and cardiovascular disease, potentially attributable to heightened atherogenicity. …”
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A randomized controlled trial on the effect of hydroxychloroquine in mild Graves’ orbitopathy (GO-HCQ): study protocol by Chia-Hung Lin, Yi-Hsuan Wei, Jin-Ying Lu, Hung-Yuan Li, Chung-Wei Lee, Chung-Yi Yang, Chin-Hao Chang, Wan-Chen Wu, Chih-Yuan Wang, Shyang-Rong Shih

“…Abstract Background Graves’ orbitopathy (GO) is a prevalent manifestation of Graves’ disease (GD), characterized by proptosis, eyelid retraction, soft tissue swelling, diplopia, and potential visual acuity impairment. …”
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Liver biomarkers as predictors of prognosis in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Parham Dastjerdi, Mehrdad Mahalleh, Hedieh Shayesteh, Mohammad Sadeq Najafi, Roozbeh Narimani-Javid, Mohadese Dashtkoohi, Seyed Ali Mofidi, Kaveh Hosseini, Masih Tajdini

“…Abstract Background Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) accounts for 50% of heart failure cases, with increasing prevalence due to aging and risk factors such as hypertension and obesity. …”
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A machine learning–based risk prediction model for atrial fibrillation in critically ill patients by Laith Alomari, MD, Yaman Jarrar, MD, Zaid Al-Fakhouri, MD, Emmanuel Otabor, MBBS, Justin Lam, MD, Jana Alomari

“…Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) in critically ill patients increases morbidity, hospital stays, and costs. …”
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Metabolic Signatures of Blood Pressure and Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases by Maria Manou, Christos Papagiannopoulos, Christos V. Chalitsios, Alexandros‐Georgios Asimakopoulos, Georgios Markozannes, Monica Bulló, Konstantinos K. Tsilidis, Christopher Papandreou, Ioanna Tzoulaki

“…Background The underlying biological mechanisms linking blood pressure (BP) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are only partly understood. …”
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<i>Cirsium setosum</i> Extract-Loaded Hybrid Nanostructured Scaffolds Incorporating a Temperature-Sensitive Polymer for Mechanically Assisted Wound Healing by Xiaojing Jiang, Shaoxuan Zhu, Jinying Song, Xingwei Li, Chengbo Li, Guige Hou, Zhongfei Gao

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: <i>Cirsium setosum</i> (commonly known as thistle) is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant with significant therapeutic potential, exhibiting hemostatic, antioxidant, and wound-healing properties. …”
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Association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and cardiometabolic multimorbidity among middle-aged and older adults in... by Xiaoyi Liu, Yanyu Zhang, Deyun Luo, Bingli Chen, Chenyi Lai, Chenyu He, Shiyang Li

“…Abstract Background The ratio of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (NHHR) served as a novel comprehensive lipid indicator. …”
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Early childhood undernutrition, preadolescent physical growth, and cognitive achievement in India: A population-based cohort study. by Apurv Soni, Nisha Fahey, Zulfiqar A Bhutta, Wenjun Li, Jean A Frazier, Tiffany Moore Simas, Somashekhar M Nimbalkar, Jeroan J Allison

“…<h4>Background</h4>There is a lack of nationally representative estimates for the consequences of early childhood undernutrition on preadolescent outcomes in India. …”
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Evaluation of a novel simulation-based training for urgent laryngectomy care by Freya Sparks, Nicky Gilbody, Katerina Hilari

“…Abstract Background Laryngectomy (removal of the larynx, usually due to cancer) results in significant anatomical changes requiring specific clinical skills to safely manage the airway and support altered communication. …”
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Systematic review of the application of the Kidney Failure Risk Equation and Oxford classification in estimating prognosis in IgA Nephropathy by M. P. Toal, R. Fergie, M. P. Quinn, C. J. Hill, C. O’Neill, A. P. Maxwell

“…Abstract Background IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common primary glomerulonephritis in the world and is an important cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney failure. …”
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