Associations of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio with diabetes and prediabetes among adults with hypertension: a cross-section... by Qing Meng, Qing Meng, Shengqiang Fan, Shengqiang Fan, Li Zhang, Bin Shen, Chaoping Zou, Dezhou Sun, Xianghui Liu, Jian Zhang, Shugang Xu

“…BackgroundThe non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHHR) is an emerging composite lipid marker. …”
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Effect of radiation therapy on the dentin bond strength of a universal adhesive by Pipop Saikaew, P Hannongbua, P Jianratanajit, I Wongkertprayot, P Chaiklahan, N Srimaneekarn, A Prayongrat, P Eamsa-ard, AFMA Chowdhury, K Katekovit, S Hidehiko

“…Abstract Background Successful restorative procedures, particularly for patients undergoing head and neck radiotherapy, rely on a robust adhesive interface. …”
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Blood pressure-lowering treatment for the prevention of cardiovascular events in patients with atrial fibrillation: An individual participant data meta-analysis. by Ana-Catarina Pinho-Gomes, Luis Azevedo, Emma Copland, Dexter Canoy, Milad Nazarzadeh, Rema Ramakrishnan, Eivind Berge, Johan Sundström, Dipak Kotecha, Mark Woodward, Koon Teo, Barry R Davis, John Chalmers, Carl J Pepine, Kazem Rahimi, Blood Pressure Lowering Treatment Trialists’ Collaboration

“…<h4>Background</h4>Randomised evidence on the efficacy of blood pressure (BP)-lowering treatment to reduce cardiovascular risk in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) is limited. …”
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The Association Between Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Plasma IgG N-Glycosylation: A Case-Control Study by Wang Y, Shen Q, Yan R, Wang M, Xu M, Chen H, Li D

“…However, its implications and clinical significance in NRDS remain to be clarified.Methods: To determine the effect of IgG N-glycosylation on NRDS, we recruited 88 NRDS participants and 120 control participants from December 2021 to September 2022. …”
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First-in-human implementation of a bidirectional somatosensory neuroprosthetic system with wireless communication by Sedona R. Cady, Joris M. Lambrecht, Karina T. Dsouza, Jeremy L. Dunning, J. Robert Anderson, Kevin J. Malone, Kyle J. Chepla, Emily L. Graczyk, Dustin J. Tyler

“…Abstract Background Limitations in upper limb prosthesis function and lack of sensory feedback are major contributors to high prosthesis abandonment rates. …”
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Two-Year Longitudinal Motor Performance of Very Preterm and/or Very-Low-Birth-Weight Infants in Suriname by Anjo J. W. M. Janssen, Maria J. A. J. Fleurkens-Peeters, Reinier P. Akkermans, Se-Sergio M. Baldew, Maria W. G. Nijhuis-van der Sanden, Wilco C. W. R. Zijlmans

“…Very preterm infants (gestational age < 32 weeks and/or very-low-birth-weight < 1500 g) in the middle-income country of Suriname were included. <b>Methods:</b> We assessed 149 (49.7% boys) infants (mean gestational age 29⁺⁶, mean birth weight 1271 g) at 3, 12, and 24 months with the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development for fine motor (FM), gross motor (GM), and composite scores (CSs). …”
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Association of Conventional and Unconventional Lipid Profiles with Visceral Fat Area in Overweight/Obese Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Ma X, Jiang X, Gao G, Ban B, Sheng J, Shi S, Zhao H, Ji B

“…Emphasizing the overall relationship between lipid metabolism and visceral fat accumulation.Methods: This cross-sectional study included 1288 overweight/obese T2DM patients, with VFA measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis and visceral fat obesity (VFO) was defined as VFA ≥ 100 cm². …”
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The association between oxidative balance scores and all-cause mortality and cancer-specific mortality in cancer survivors: a retrospective cohort study by Ran He, Qilei Zhu, Youjun Ye, Qingyu Tu, Jiayao Yang, Shuaihang Chen, Qiannan Liu, Changsheng Xie

“…BackgroundNumerous studies have established that oxidative stress significantly affects the long-term survival of cancer survivors. …”
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Suicidal ideation, attempt and associated factors among adult cancer patients at Jimma University Medical Center, Jimma, Ethiopia, 2023 by Kunuya Kunno, Asmare Belete, Tamrat Anbesaw, Monenus Teshome, Shimelis Girma Kassaye, Badiru Dawud, Zelalem Birhan

“…BackgroundCancer has been associated with an increased risk of suicidal behaviors and suicide has been one of the leading causes of non-cancer-related mortality among cancer patients in recent years. …”
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Reproductive agency and the acceptability of divorce, abortion, and homosexuality among migrants from the Middle East and Africa living in Sweden–a cross-sectional analysis by Mia L. van der Kop, Karin Båge, Veronika Tirado, Anna Kågesten, Bi Puranen, Rachael Sorcher, Anna Mia Ekström, Elin C. Larsson

“…Abstract Background Sweden has a longstanding history of promoting sexual reproductive health and rights. …”
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Correlation between LCX-QFR and clinical outcomes following a single-stent strategy for left main bifurcation lesions by Cheng-Duo Zhang, Ji-Sheng Zhou, Li-Yun He, Xin-Ye Xu, Yu-Peng Wang, Ming Cui

“…In addition, we sought to assess the relationship between these QFR results and clinical prognoses.BackgroundThe treatment approach for LM bifurcation lesions remains a topic of debate, with the LM-LAD single-stent technique being one possible option. …”
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Nuclear factor κ-B is activated in the pulmonary vessels of patients with end-stage idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension. by Laura C Price, Gaetano Caramori, Frederic Perros, Chao Meng, Natalia Gambaryan, Peter Dorfmuller, David Montani, Paolo Casolari, Jie Zhu, Konstantinos Dimopoulos, Dongmin Shao, Barbara Girerd, Sharon Mumby, Alastair Proudfoot, Mark Griffiths, Alberto Papi, Marc Humbert, Ian M Adcock, S John Wort

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>To assess activation of the inflammatory transcription factor NF-kappa B (NF-κB) in human idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).<h4>Background</h4>Idiopathic PAH is a severe progressive disease characterized by pulmonary vascular remodeling and excessive proliferation of vascular cells. …”
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Genetic and transcriptional insights into immune checkpoint blockade response and survival: lessons from melanoma and beyond by Jiaxin Wen, Yanfeng Wang, Song Wang, Yuxin Liang, Xiaozhen Hu, Qiuxiang Ou, Hua Bao, Kuo Zhao, Youyu Wang

“…Abstract Background Integration of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) with non-immune therapies relies on identifying combinatorial biomarkers, which are essential for patient stratification and personalized treatment. …”
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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from G. stearothermophilus GF16: stable and versatile nanomaterials with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and catalytic properties by Alessia Di Fraia, Giovanni Dal Poggetto, Michela Salamone, Federica Carraturo, Patrizia Contursi, Marco Guida, Danila Limauro, Viviana Scognamiglio, Manuela Rossi, Gabriella Fiorentino

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Analysis of inter-hospital transfer on clinical outcomes after primary percutaneous coronary intervention for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: A secondary analysis of th... by Xiaolin Su, Miaohan Qiu, Chengqi Gu, Xiuhui Yang, Bin Liu, Fanbo Meng, Bin Ning, Wei Li, Zhixiong Zhong, Zhengzhong Wang, Bei Shi, Zhuo Shang, Zhenyang Liang, Yi Li, Yaling Han, Gregg W Stone

“…<h4>Background</h4>Previous studies evaluating the influence of inter-hospital transfer on mortality in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) reported conflicting results. …”
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Association of triglyceride-glucose index and estimated glucose disposal rate with outcomes in patients with acute myocardial infarction: Cumulative effect and mediation analysis. by Yazhao Sun, Pei Sun, Dongsheng Liu

“…<h4>Background</h4>The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and the metabolic score for insulin resistance (METS-IR) are insulin resistance indicators based on different metabolic parameters. …”
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The value of triglyceride–glucose index–related indices in evaluating migraine: perspectives from multi–centre cross–sectional studies and machine learning models by Zixuan Yan, Lincheng Duan, Hong Yin, Muchen Wang, Jingwen Li, Chenghua Li, Xiao Wang, Dingjun Cai, Fanrong Liang, Wenchuan Qi

“…Abstract Background This study employed representative data from the U.S. and China to delve into the correlation among migraine prevalence, the triglyceride‒glucose index, a marker of insulin resistance, and the composite indicator of obesity. …”
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Evaluative performance of TyG-ABSI versus traditional indices in relation to cardiovascular disease and mortality: evidence from the U.S. NHANES by Xin Zheng, Wenjing Zhang, Feng Yang, Leigang Wang, Bing Yu, Bin Liang

“…Abstract Background Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), with central obesity and insulin resistance as major contributors. …”
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Mechanisms of organotropism in breast cancer and predicting metastasis to distant organs using deep learning by Meizhu Xiao, Zhijin Fu, Yanjiao Li, Min Zhang, Denan Zhang, Lei Liu, Qing Jin, Xiujie Chen, Hongbo Xie

“…Abstract Background Metastasis, the spread of cancer cells from the primary tumor to distant organs, is the leading cause of mortality in cancer patients. …”
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Association between serum glucose potassium ratio and short- and long-term all-cause mortality in patients with sepsis admitted to the intensive care unit: a retrospective analysis... by Jiaqi Lou, Ziyi Xiang, Xiaoyu Zhu, Jingyao Song, Shengyong Cui, Jiliang Li, Guoying Jin, Neng Huang, Youfen Fan, Sida Xu

“…BackgroundThe glucose potassium ratio (GPR) is emerging as a biomarker for predicting clinical outcomes in various conditions. …”
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