Risk factors and outcomes of thyroid immune-related adverse events following PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors treatment in a large tertiary Chinese center by Wenwen Gong, Erhan Zheng, Minchao Liu, Yaliang Han, Zhaohui Lyu, Qinghua Guo

“…Abstract Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics, related risk factors and outcomes of thyroid immune-related adverse events (irAEs) in patients with malignant solid tumor treated with programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) or programmed cell death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitors in a large tertiary Chinese center. …”
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Application of [18F]FLT‐PET in pulmonary arterial hypertension: a clinical study in pulmonary arterial hypertension patients and unaffected bone morphogenetic protein receptor type... by Liza Botros, Samara M.A. Jansen, Ali Ashek, Onno A. Spruijt, Jelco Tramper, Anton Vonk Noordegraaf, Jurjan Aman, Hans Harms, Frances S. deMan, Marc C. Huisman, Lan Zhao, Harm J. Bogaard

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High seroprevalence and age-associated dynamics of bluetongue and epizootic hemorrhagic disease viruses in North American bison (Bison bison) by Catherine Krus, Ian Zander, Tyler J. Sherman, Courtney Maichak, Danielle E. Buttke, Lee Jones, Christie Mayo

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Does preoperative antiplatelet therapy worsen outcomes in acute type A aortic dissection surgery? A meta-analytic review by Kristine Santos, Eren Cetinel, Joo Young Belen Kim Kim, Jose Manuel Comprido, Khaled Alhwaishel, Amrinder Kaur, Tomasz Płonek

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Avaliação energética e de desempenho de frangos com aquecimento automático a gás e a lenha Energetic evaluation and performance of broilers with automatic heating using gas and woo... by Sandro R. Funck, Ricardo A. Fonseca

“…For the statistical analysis the SISVAR 4.6 program was utilized and the comparisons of means were done using the Tukey test. …”
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The effectiveness of antioxidant agents in delaying progression of diabetic nephropathy: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials by Ika Rahayu, Nur Arfian, Christina Yeni Kustanti, Mae Sri Hartati Wahyuningsih

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Assessing the healthfulness of pre-packaged beverages and investigating sugar thresholds for revising front-of-pack labels: a case study in Thailand by Hung Nguyen Ngoc, Mayuree Ditmetharoj, Nipa Rojroongwasinkul, Pattanee Winichagoon, Wantanee Kriengsinyos

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Safety and effectiveness of triple-drug therapy with ivermectin, diethylcarbamazine, and albendazole in reducing lymphatic filariasis prevalence and clearing circulating filarial a... by Christabel Khaemba, Sammy M. Njenga, Wyckliff P. Omondi, Elvis Kirui, Margaret Oluka, Anastacia Guantai, Eleni Aklillu

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PROtective ileoStomy versus ProtectivE colostomy in anterior Rectal resectIon: study protocol for a multicenter, open-label, randomised conTrolled studY (PROSPERITY) by Ville Sallinen, Reetta Satokari, Toni Seppälä, Panu Mentula, Laura Koskenvuo, Pirita Varpe, Carola Haapamäki, Anna Lepistö, Paavo Paajanen, Monika Carpelan-Holmström, Anu Carpelan, Kirsi Lehto

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Ambulance Service Utilization by Kidney Transplant Recipients by Kaveh Masoumi-Ravandi, Amanda Vinson, Aran Thanamayooran, Judah Goldstein, Thomas Skinner, Karthik Tennankore

“…Background: Compared with the general population, kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) frequently visit the emergency department (ED), but much less is known about the characteristics of ED presentations requiring ambulance transport and the impact on subsequent outcomes for KTRs. …”
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Rhinopharyngitis and ENT morbidity among cement workers with long-term occupational exposure in Kongo Central Province, DRC by Marie Ditu Kula, Jean Paul Pholo Manzimbala, Papy Steve Mbelambela Etongola, Lema Gabriel, Gibency Mfulani Mpenda, Eddy Mbambu Mampuya, Christian Matanda Nzanza, Marie Catherine Mbutshu Okitambolo, Allen Kondi Makani, Richard Matanda Nzanza, Jerome Sokolo Gedikondele

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Aplikasi Algoritma Differential Evolution untuk Desain Optimal Load Frequency Control pada Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Hibrid Angin dan Diesel by Muhammad Ruswandi Djalal, Machrus Ali, Hidayatul Nurohmah, Dwi Ajiatmo

“…Wind-diesel modeling uses the diagram of the transfer function of wind-diesel. From the analysis results obtained optimal PID parameters respectively, Kp = 79.9999, Ki = 59.9998, Kd = 9.9006. …”
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The Effects of 8 weeks of high intensity interval training and high intensity functional training on physical performance and volume of firefighters' self-contained breathing appar... by Afshin Seraji, Sajad Ahmadizad, David Cornell

“…Subjects in HIFT group had similar program to the HIIT group, with the exception that the exercises they performed were those exercises in the standard simulated test for firefighters which were performed based on the Tabata methods (20 s activity followed by 10 s rest). …”
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Community boat service to promote institutional delivery in the Philippines: a mixed-methods study of a social innovation by Renzo Guinto, Joseph D Tucker, Carine Ronsmans, Meredith Labarda, Wenjie Shan, Allan Ulitin, Jana Deborah Mier-Alpaño, Jose Rene Bagani Cruz, Katerina N Abiertas

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Aegeline improves doxorubicin-induced liver toxicity by modulating oxidative stress and Bax/Bcl2/caspase/NF-κB signaling by Tariq G. Alsahli, Khalid Saad Alharbi, Sattam Khulaif Alenezi, Reem Alqahtani, Muhammad Afzal, Nadeem Sayyed

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Collaborative Care to Improve Quality of Life for Anxiety and Depression in Posttraumatic Epilepsy (CoCarePTE): Protocol for a Randomized Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial by Heidi M Munger Clary, Beverly M Snively, Christian Cagle, Richard Kennerly, James N Kimball, Halley B Alexander, Gretchen A Brenes, Justin B Moore, Robin A Hurley

“…The primary effectiveness analysis will compare changes in emotional quality of life scores from baseline to 6 months between the intervention and control arms using multiple linear regression modeling, adjusting for study site and using an intent-to-treat approach. …”
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A case–control study on the individualized use of opioid analgesics based on single-nucleotide polymorphism by Jing Yang, Jing Yang, Lei Zheng, Fu Zheng, Shu-Han Zhou, Liang-Wei Sun, Chao Song

“…The results of the correlation analysis showed that, in the ADR research group, compared with the control subgroup, the AG + GG type distribution of OPRM1 (rs1799971, A>G) was lower, and the AA type distribution was higher in the observation subgroup (P < 0.05). …”
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Therapeutic Effects of Topical Traditional Chinese Medicine on Upper Extremity Fractures by Lin WY, Lu CA, Chang CW, Yeh YC

“…The WYGJJW group reported fewer skin rashes (16.7%) compared to RYJHS (50.0%), suggesting a more favorable safety profile. …”
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Development of liquid biofuel properties through the blending of biodiesel from used cooking oil and pyrolysis oil from low-quality rubber waste by Preecha Moonsin, Wuttichai Roschat, Sunti Phewphong, Sittichai Watthanalao, Bunterm Maneerat, Aekkaphon Thammayod, Tappagorn Leelatam, Prawit Suwannarong, Boonyawan Yoosuk, Pathompong Janetaisong, Vinich Promarak

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Enhancing Quadruple Health Outcomes After Thoracic Surgery: Feasibility Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Using Digital Home Monitoring by Mahesh Nagappa, Yamini Subramani, Homer Yang, Natasha Wood, Jill Querney, Lee-Anne Fochesato, Derek Nguyen, Nida Fatima, Janet Martin, Ava John-Baptiste, Rahul Nayak, Mehdi Qiabi, Richard Inculet, Dalilah Fortin, Richard Malthaner

“…Digital home monitoring (DHM) may improve postoperative care compared to standard methods. ObjectiveWe conducted a feasibility study for a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess DHM's effectiveness following thoracic surgical procedures compared to standard care. …”
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