Combined systemic immune-inflammatory index and prognostic nutritional index predicts the efficacy and prognosis of ES-SCLC patients receiving PD-L1 inhibitors combined with first-... by Yi Ge, Xiaoyu Liu, Yishi Xu, Yanwei Su, Yixin Li, Liping Wang

“…BackgroundThere is a strong association between inflammation and the formation, progression, and metastasis of malignant tumors, according to earlier studies. …”
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Phase‐Specific Hemodynamic Criteria and Outcomes in Patients With Cardiogenic Shock Receiving Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices by Yuki Ikeda, Keita Saku, Jun Nakata, Takashi Unoki, Takeshi Yamamoto, Tomohiro Sakamoto, Junya Ako

“…Background Standardized protocols with optimal hemodynamic targets for percutaneous ventricular assist device (PVAD) management remain undefined. …”
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Intrinsic capacity trajectories and cardiovascular disease incidence among Chinese older adults: a population-based prospective cohort study by Zhiting Guo, Yuling Chen, Binu Koirala, Jiaying Li, Yingying Jia, Cheryl R. Dennison Himmelfarb, Jingfen Jin

“…Abstract Background Intrinsic capacity (IC), a composite of physical and mental capacities, is a marker of healthy aging. …”
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Predictive value of systemic immune inflammation index combined with coagulation index in traumatic coagulopathy in patients with severe trauma by Chen Wang, Yongyong Huang, Shiyun Liao, Jiming Song

“…Background: Traumatic coagulopathy (TIC) poses a significant challenge in the management of severe trauma cases. …”
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Relationship Between the ZJU Index and Infertility Risk in Reproductive-Aged US Women: An Analysis of NHANES 2013–2018 by Tian L, Qin X, Yang M, Tang W, Feng L, Huang J, Hu H

“…Ling Tian,1,* Xiangzhi Qin,2,* Mingtao Yang,1 Wen Tang,1 Lu Feng,1 Junrong Huang,1 Huiquan Hu1 1Department of Gynaecology, Beijing Anzhen Nanchong Hospital, Capital Medical University & Nanchong Central Hospital, Nanchong, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Gastrointestinal Hernia Surgery, Beijing Anzhen Nanchong Hospital, Capital Medical University & Nanchong Central Hospital, Nanchong, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Huiquan Hu, Email 36311773@qq.comBackground: The ZJU index is a composite metabolic score that integrates blood glucose, body mass index (BMI), liver enzyme ratios (ALT/AST), and triglyceride levels, originally developed to predict non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. …”
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Clustering-aided prediction of outcomes in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis by Lijun Wang, Peitao Wu, Yi Liu, Divya C Patel, Thomas B Leonard, Hongyu Zhao

“…Abstract Background Blood biomarkers predictive of the progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) would be of value for research and clinical practice. …”
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The INFLUENCE OF NUTRITION ON DISEASE SEVERITY AND HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN ADULTS WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE by Sanaa Kamal, Moheyeldeen Mohamed Naghib, Jamaan Al Zahrani, Huda Hassan, Karim Abdel Aziz Moawado, Omar Arrahman

“…Background & Aims: Sickle cell disease (SCD has a worldwide distribution and causes significant morbidity and mortality in children and adults. …”
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Improved Biological Impacts of Anti-EGFR Monoclonal Antibody in KRAS-Mutant Colorectal Cancer Cells by Silica-Coated Magnetic Nanoparticle Conjugation by Maedeh Yousefi, Hamed Farzi-Khajeh, Mostafa Akbarzadeh-Khiavi, Azam Safary, Khosro Adibkia

“…Background: The therapeutic potential of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) targeting in colorectal cancer (CRC) is hindered by the presence of KRAS codon 12 activating mutations, prevalent in approximately 25% of advanced CRC cases. …”
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Advances in research on noble gas as tracers of geofluids and helium enrichment by Yu GAO, Quanyou LIU, Dongya ZHU, Xiaoqi WU, Pengpeng LI

“…BackgroundNoble gases emerge as significant tools for tracing the sources and evolutionary processes of geofluids due to their chemical inertness and different isotopic compositions across varying reservoirs. …”
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Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Propensity to Cheat Scale Validation in the Ethiopian Public Higher Education Institutions [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with res... by Tesfaye Semela, Samuel Assefa, Dame Taye

“…Background This study aimed to validate a comprehensive and psychometrically sound instrument—the Propensity to Cheat Scale (PCS)—designed to measure undergraduate students’ propensity toward academic dishonesty in Ethiopian universities. …”
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Effect of gender and training years on the upper extremity dynamic balance function in adolescent swimmers by Zi-An Lu, Zhao-Feng Lv, Qi-Hao Yang, Shu-Hao Du, Yu-Chen Wang, Yong-Hui Zhang

“…Abstract Background Upper extremity dynamic balance is the ability of the upper extremities to sustain stability during exercise. …”
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Concurrent validity of intelligence assessments in children with developmental disabilities in an Asian setting: Comparison of the Kaufman brief intelligence test – Second edition... by Alison S.M. Cheng, Jolene Q.J. To, Noor Hafizah Wahianuar, Yiong Huak Chan, Kalyani Vijaykumar Mulay

“…KBIT-2 IQ composite scores showed a moderately strong positive correlation with WPPSI-IV FSIQ scores (r = 0.648, p < 0.01). …”
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Clinical Effects of Mercury in Conservative Dentistry: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Trial Sequential Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Romeo Patini, Gianrico Spagnuolo, Federica Guglielmi, Edoardo Staderini, Michele Simeone, Andrea Camodeca, Patrizia Gallenzi

“…So, the aim of this systematic review is to definitively evaluate the eventual effects of the exposure to Hg in adults and children with and without dental amalgam fillings measuring the Hg concentration in various biological fluids. Methods. A systematic literature search was conducted in four electronic databases (Ovid via PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and CENTRAL) including all available randomised controlled trials published in the last 15 years comparing the use of dental amalgam with composite resins in humans with a follow-up period of at least one year. …”
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Multimorbidity Patterns and In‐Hospital Outcomes in Chinese Young Women (Aged <55 Years) Presenting with ST‐Segment–Elevation Myocardial Infarction by Geru A, Liang Zhao, Wennan Liu, Pengfei Sun, Linjie Li, Bin Sun, Piao Li, Yongle Li, Xin Zhou, Qing Yang

“…Background Recent evidence highlights an increasing incidence of myocardial infarction in young women. …”
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Assessment of quality of maternal and newborn care and its determinants: a national study of primary health care facilities in Nigeria by Toluwani Oluwatola, Saheed Dipo Isiaka, Oluomachukwu Omeje, Folake Oni, Olugbemisola W. Samuel, Sidney Sampson, Hilda Ebinim, Oluwadamilare Olatunji, Oluwafisayo Ayodeji, Dolapo Ajibola, Stallone Ngobua, Oluwafunmilayo Dehinbo, Helen Ukoh, Leyira Ken-Aminikpo, Segun Adenipekun, Hilary I. Okagbue

“…This study aimed to assess the quality of MNCs among 25,840 public primary healthcare centers (PHCs) across Nigeria, analyze subnational variations, and determine the influence of contextual variables on the quality of care (QoC) by PHCs. Methods Data from a nationwide PHC assessment conducted in 2022 were utilized to create the composite index of care for PHC facilities in Nigeria. …”
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Risk Factors for Early Post-transplant Weight Changes Among Simultaneous Pancreas-kidney Recipients and Impact on Outcomes by Sandesh Parajuli, MD, Riccardo Tamburrini, MD, PhD, Fahad Aziz, MD, Ban Dodin, BS, MPhil, Brad C. Astor, PhD, Didier Mandelbrot, MD, Dixon Kaufman, MD, PhD, Jon Odorico, MD

“…Background. There are limited data about the risk factors for weight changes and the association of significant weight changes with graft and metabolic outcomes after simultaneous pancreas and kidney (SPK) transplantation. …”
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Implementation evaluation of biometric fingerprint scanning for monitoring HIV care engagement: acceptability, feasibility, and fidelity among peripartum women living with HIV in L... by Wiza Kumwenda, Sophie Lazar, Shaphil Wallie, Madelyn Frey, Denzel Matiya, Michael Owino, Victor Mwapasa, Mina Hosseinipour, Angela M. Bengtson

“…Abstract Background Sustained HIV care engagement is essential for pregnant women living with HIV (PWLHIV) on lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART). …”
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Predictors of Poor Long-Term Outcomes in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Asymptomatic Cardiac Sarcoidosis: A Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Study by Nicoleta Nita, Dominik Felbel, Rima Melnic, Michael Paukovitsch, Wolfgang Rottbauer, Dominik Buckert, Johannes Mörike

“…<b>Background:</b> The prevalence of patients with cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) diagnosed at a subclinical stage has increased; however, their long-term outcomes are not well known. …”
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Fracture activation in the overburden and aquiclude stability under the mining of close-distance coal seams by Jian CAO, Haitao SU, Chao WANG, Jianwei LI, Liang LI, Xuwei MAO

“…BackgroundIn the Jurassic coalfield of northern Shaanxi Province, the repeated mining of close-distance coal seams exacerbates the activation of fractures in the overburden. …”
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Soil Organic Matter (SOM) Mapping in Subtropical Coastal Mountainous Areas Using Multi-Temporal Remote Sensing and the FOI-XGB Model by Hao Zhang, Xiaomei Li, Jinming Sha, Jiangning Ouyang, Zhipeng Fan

“…The framework employs two novel image-processing strategies: the Maximum Annual Bare-Soil Composite (MABSC) method to extract background spectral information and the Multi-temporal Feature Optimization Composite (MFOC) method to capture seasonal and environmental dynamics. …”
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