Analyzing Influencing Factors of Uterine Rupture in Pregnant Women with Scarred Uterus Undergoing Repeat Delivery and Evaluating the Predictive Value of Lower Uterine Anterior Wall... by Zhang L, Li T, Zhang P, Li C

“…Liying Zhang,1,* Ting Li,1,* Pengming Zhang,1 Chunjuan Li2 1Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Zhangjiakou First Hospital, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, 075000, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chongli Hospital, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 076350, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Ting Li, Email tgps643@163.comObjective: To analyze influencing factors of uterine rupture in pregnant women with a scarred uterus undergoing repeat delivery and to investigate the predictive value of transabdominal ultrasound measurement of lower uterine anterior wall thickness.Methods: A retrospective analysis of 159 pregnant women with scarred uterus (March 2022–May 2024) divided into rupture group (n=48) and non-rupture group (n=111). …”
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Nephroprotective effect of atorvastatin at a dose of 80 mg in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction with an invasive treatment strategy by A. D. Gavrilko, E. M. Mezhonov, S. V. Shalaev, D. V. Krasheninin

“…To study the effectiveness of atorvastatin 80 mg, prescribed immediately prior emergency endovascular intervention, in reducing the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) defined by сontrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) and by Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).Material and methods. The study included 386 patients with STEMI. …”
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Mental Health Status of Patients with Thyroid Nodules: A Cross-Sectional Study by Wang P, Yan J, He H, Che Y

“…Peng Wang,1,* Jing Yan,2,* Honghai He,1 Ying Che1 1Medical Examination Center, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Ying Che, Medical Examination Center, Peking University Third Hospital, North Garden Road & 49, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, Email cheyinghappy@126.comPurpose: This study aims to investigate the mental health status of patients with high-risk and low-risk thyroid nodules (TNs), and the potential psychological risk factors that may exist in patients with high-risk nodules.Patients and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 7645 adults who participated in physical examinations from January 2021 to December 2023 were included. …”
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Women on Management Board and Firm Performance: Evidence from The Visegrad Group Countries by Elżbieta Bukalska, Tomasz Sosnowski, Anna Wawryszuk-Misztal

“…Research Design & Methods: The study focuses on 451 publicly traded companies in the V4 countries (i.e. …”
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Vitamin D and exercise improve VEGF-B production and IGF-1 levels in diabetic rats: insights the role of miR-1 suppression by Fatemeh Mazaheri, Rastegar Hoseini, Ahmad Gharzi

“…The effects of an eight-week AT program and Vit D on the expression of miR-1, IGF-1 genes, and VEGF-B in the cardiomyocytes of rats with T2DM. Methods This study was an experimental investigation. …”
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Effects of Parental Attitudes in Childhood on Depressive Symptoms Through Trait Anxiety and Negative Life Events in Adult Volunteers by Hayashida T, Kikkawa M, Masuya J, Ono M, Ito S, Nibuya R, Takashio O, Tamada Y, Hashimoto N, Inoue T

“…In this study, we investigated the associations among parental attitudes in childhood, TA, adult life events, and depressive symptoms to assess the mechanism of the development of depressive symptoms.Participants and Methods: This study was conducted between January and August 2014. …”
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Targeted Glioma Therapy via TMVP1 Peptide-Modified FLT4 Liposomes: A Novel Molecular Probe Strategy by Zhou Y, Chen L, Shang C, Hong Y, Zhang H

“…By functionalizing TMZ-loaded liposomes with TMVP1 (TMZ@Lip-TMVP1), we aimed to enhance glioma-specific targeting and therapeutic efficacy.Methods: FLT4 was validated as a therapeutic target for glioma by bioinformatics analysis, RT-qPCR, and immunofluorescence experiments. …”
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Drug therapy problems and associated factors among adult patients admitted to the surgical ward in a resource-limited setting by Taju Seid, Jemal Abdela, Mesay Dechasa, Shambel Nigussie, Shambel Nigussie

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess the magnitude of DTPs and associated factors among adult surgical patients at study setting in Ethiopia.MethodsA hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Wachemo University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from January 1 to 30 March 2024. …”
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The Role of Circulating Fatty Acids in Mediating the Effect of Insomnia on Heart Failure: A Two-Step, Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study by Zuo B, Yu B, Wang P, Zhang C, Zhao C, Sun Y, Ai S

“…This study aims to investigate the mediating role of fatty acids in the association between insomnia and heart failure.Methods: We performed two-step, two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis by applying SNPs as genetic instruments for exposures, mediators and outcomes. …”
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European civil procedure: current status within the legal system of the European Union and its member states by V. Terekhov

“…УДК 347.9The purpose of the article is to provide a critical analysis of different approaches towards the notion of “European Civil Procedure”, to substantiate by means of legal and judicial practice, research papers a true essence and legal nature of the European Civil Procedure.The methodological basis for the study: general scientific methods (analysis, synthesis, comparison); private and academic (interpretation, comparison, formal-legal).Problems and basic scientific results: the notion of “European Civil Procedure”, which describes the process of EU Member States judicial cooperation, bears largely a conventional character. …”
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Competition Between Protein and DNA for Binding to Natural Sepiolite Nanofibers by Adame Brooks D, Piétrement O, Dardillac E, Castro Smirnov FA, Aranda P, Ruiz-Hitzky E, Lopez BS

“…In this study, we analyzed the adsorption of DNA and proteins to sepiolite by analyzing the competition among these biomolecules during the adsorption process.Methods: To determine the binding of sepiolite to proteins, we used BSA and a monoclonal antibody (mAb) against the CD4 membrane antigen as a model. …”
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Impact of IL-17A Inhibitors on Serum Uric Acid Levels in Psoriatic Patients with Hyperuricemia: A Prospective Observational Study by Wu C, He C, Wang H, Wang W, Jin H

“…It also explored the risk factors for hyperuricemia in psoriatic patients and the effectiveness of IL-17A inhibitors for the skin lesions of psoriatic patients with hyperuricemia.Methods: Patients aged ≥ 18 years with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis along with concomitant hyperuricemia (defined as an SUA level > 416 μmol/L in men and > 357 μmol/L in women) at baseline were treated with either secukinumab or ixekizumab. …”
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Cow’s Milk Allergy and Associated Factors Among Children in Abha City, Saudi Arabia – A Retrospective Case Control Study by Alqurashi NK, Mahmood SE, Alsabaani A, Ahmad A, Khan MS, Shati AA

“…Therefore, this study was undertaken to determine the factors associated with CMA among children in Abha city and to explore the knowledge and practice regarding CMA among parents in Abha city.Methods: This retrospective one-year case control study was conducted amongst children with CMA (cases) and healthy children without CMA (controls) and their parents attending Abha Maternity and Children Hospital, Saudi Arabia. …”
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Effects of Acupuncture Combined with Conventional Rehabilitation Training for Patients with Post-Stroke Dysphagia: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Xu F, Zhang Y, Su X, Dai F, Ye Y, Ling M, Hu P, Cheng H

“…This study aimed to examine the effects of acupuncture combined with conventional rehabilitation training (CRT) on swallowing function, neurotransmitter levels, nutritional status, and swallowing-related quality of life in patients with PSD.Methods: Following screening, 90 patients with PSD were randomly assigned to either the intervention group (receiving acupuncture combined with CRT) or the control group (receiving CRT only). …”
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Low Impact Development-Based Drainage Design in Residential Areas: A Case Study of Mastrip Housing by Yangga Purnagusti, Entin Hidayah, Audiananti Meganandi Kartini

“…Therefore, infiltration LID methods can be considered to improve the effectiveness of reduction. …”
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Integrated Multi-Omics Analyses Reveal Innovative Diagnostic and Therapeutic Targets Associated with Atopic Dermatitis by Chen X, Cao B, Tan Z, Li X, Xu W, Liu Y, Gong F

“…Identifying novel, reliable biomarkers is crucial to enhance diagnostic accuracy, reduce healthcare costs, and aid in developing new treatments.Methods: Data from the Gene Expression Omnibus database were used to identify potential AD biomarkers through Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis and machine-learning. …”
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Exploring the publication gap in pediatric randomized clinical trials: completed vs. uncompleted pediatric clinical trials by Katerina Nebeska, Katerina Nebeska, Lenka Souckova, Lenka Souckova, Lenka Souckova, Lenka Souckova, Radka Stepanova, Regina Demlova, Regina Demlova

“…This bias, especially in pediatric clinical trials, can distort medical evidence, impact clinical decisions, and potentially compromise patient safety.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional analysis of pediatric RCTs registered on ClinicalTrials.gov between 2011 and 2013, with completion status by 2017. …”
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Exploration of Epigenetic Mechanisms and Biomarkers Among Patients with Very-Late-Onset Schizophrenia-Like Psychosis by Gan Y, Yue W, Sun J, Yang D, Fang C, Zhou Z, Yin J, Zhou H

“…Yansha Gan,1,* Weihua Yue,2,* JiaoJiao Sun,1 DanTing Yang,1 ChunXia Fang,1 Zhenhe Zhou,1 JiaJun Yin,1 Hongliang Zhou3 1The Affiliated Mental Health Center of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214151, People’s Republic of China; 2National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, 100191, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Psychology, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi City, Jiangsu, 214100, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: JiaJun Yin, The Affiliated Mental Health Center of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214151, People’s Republic of China, Email yinjiajun@jiangnan.edu.cn Hongliang Zhou, Department of Psychology, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, No. 200, Huihe Road, Binhu District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China, Email Hongliangzh2022@hotmail.comObjective: This study aimed to identify DNA methylation patterns associated with Very Late-Onset Schizophrenia-like Psychosis (VLOSLP) and to develop methylation-based biomarkers that differentiate VLOSLP from Schizophrenia (SCZ) and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD).Methods: We analyzed methylation microarray datasets (n = 1218) from SCZ and AD patients obtained from the GEO database. …”
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Association Between Vitamin A and D Status and the Risk of COVID-19 in the Elderly Population: A Single-Center Experience by Li T, Cui X, Li X, Yang J, Wang H, Yang J, Jin Z

“…Thus, the aim of this study was to explore the association between vitamin A and D status and the risk of COVID-19 in the elderly population.Methods: From April 1st to September 20th, 2023, 32 COVID-19 patients who tested positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) were enrolled in this study. …”
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A Comparative Study of Esketamine-Propofol and Sufentanil-Propofol for Analgesia and Sedation During Breast Minimally Invasive Rotary Resection with Local Anesthesia: A Randomized... by Li N, Qi X, Bao J, Gu Y, Zhou X, Wang T, Jiang N, Wang Y, Ye Q

“…This study aims to compare the safety and efficacy of esketamine versus sufentanil as adjuncts to propofol for analgesia and sedation during breast MIRR.Patients and Methods: A total of 90 patients undergoing elective breast MIRR were randomly assigned to receive either sufentanil-propofol or esketamine-propofol for analgesia and sedation. …”
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