The risk associated with ultra-processed food intake on depressive symptoms and mental health in older adults: a target trial emulation by Belayneh Mengist, Mojtaba Lotfaliany, Julie A. Pasco, Bruno Agustini, Michael Berk, Malcolm Forbes, Melissa M. Lane, Suzanne G. Orchard, Joanne Ryan, Alice J. Owen, Robyn L. Woods, John J. McNeil, Mohammadreza Mohebbi

“…Therefore, this study investigated the effect of UPF on depressive symptoms and mental health in community-dwelling older adults. Methods A pragmatic target trial was designed and emulated using the ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly longitudinal data. …”
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Virtual reality-guided therapy on a stroke unit: a feasibility study by Jordi Kühne Escolà, Rumeysa Demirdas, Martin Schulze, Woon Hyung Chae, Lennart Steffen Milles, Doreen Pommeranz, Marvin Darkwah Oppong, Christoph Kleinschnitz, Martin Köhrmann, Benedikt Frank

“…The feasibility of VR-guided therapy in the acute phase after stroke has not been assessed. Methods This was a cohort study of consecutive patients with suspected stroke who were admitted to the Essen University Hospital Stroke Unit between March 2022 and May 2022. …”
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Factors associated with decreased anal sphincter tone and the accuracy of forced anal examinations to detect individuals having receptive anal intercourse: an observational study by John A Schneider, Alan G Nyitray, Derek Smith, Michael W Ross, Elizabeth Y Chiao, Timothy J Ridolfi, Bridgett Brzezinski, B R Simon Rosser, Aniruddha Hazra, Jenna Nitkowski, Sandrine Sanos, Ever Mkonyi, Lucy Mgopa

“…Using baseline data from a longitudinal study, we aimed to determine factors associated with sphincter tone and the accuracy of sphincter tonality to detect persons engaging in receptive anal intercourse.Methods Clinicians in Chicago, Houston and Milwaukee, USA conducted digital anal rectal examinations (DARE) to score sphincter resting tone (RT) and squeeze tone (ST). …”
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Deep anterior chamber depth may be a risk factor for axial length growth in children by Huijie Cao, Huijie Cao, Yongguo Xiang, Yongguo Xiang, Hong Cheng, Hong Cheng, Kexin Sun, Kexin Sun, Shijie Zheng, Shijie Zheng, Miaomiao Du, Miaomiao Du, Ning Gao, Ning Gao, Tong Zhang, Xin Yang, Jiuyi Xia, Wenjuan Wan, Wenjuan Wan, Ke Hu, Ke Hu

“…ObjectiveTo investigate and evaluate the progression of myopia and associated factors of axial length (AL) growth among children in Chongqing.MethodsThis six-month prospective study was conducted on students in grades 1 to 8 at a school in Chongqing, China. …”
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The real-world evidence to the effects of primary psychological healthcare system in diluting risks of suicide ideation in underrepresented children/adolescents: an observational,... by Wei Li, Xuerong Liu, Qianyu Zhang, Xiaobing Tian, Xianyong An, Jidong Ren, Xiaodi Han, Jingyu Lei, Chang Shen, Yanyan Li, Ji Chen, Lei Xia, Jingxuan Zhang, Yi Wu, Jie Gong, Hai Lan, Yan Wu, Zhengzhi Feng, Zhiyi Chen

“…We aimed to examine the real-world practical effects of the primary psychological healthcare system in preventing suicide ideation among children/adolescents, particularly underprivileged ones. Methods The study was conducted using an observational, multi-center, population-based, and longitudinal design. …”
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Clinical impact of air pollution on SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging by Océane Bouchot, Stephan Gabet, Loïc Djaileb, Aurélia Robin, Nicolas De Leiris, Julie Roux, Laurent Riou, Gerald Vanzetto, Daniel Fagret, Catherine Ghezzi, Rémy Slama, Gilles Barone-Rochette

“…This study aimed to characterize relations of air pollution exposure to myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI). Methods: Patients referred to SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) MPI were prospectively enrolled between 2017 and 2020. …”
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Diagnostic performance of the clear cell likelihood score integrated with cystic degeneration or necrosis on MR imaging for identifying clear cell renal cell carcinoma in cT1 solid... by Xueyi Ning, Mengqiu Cui, Huiping Guo, Honghao Xu, Yuanhao Ma, Xu Bai, Shaopeng Zhou, Xiaohui Ding, Xiaojing Zhang, Huiyi Ye, Haiyi Wang

“…Abstract Objectives To evaluate the diagnostic value of the clear cell likelihood score (ccLS) integrated with cystic degeneration or necrosis on renal MR imaging for diagnosing clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) in cT1 solid renal masses (SRMs). Methods This retrospective study consecutively enrolled patients with pathologically confirmed SRMs who underwent MRI at the First Medical Center of the Chinese PLA General Hospital between January 2022 and February 2024. …”
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P-61 CLINICAL APPLICATION OF NAFLD FIBROSIS SCORE AND HEPAMET FIBROSIS SCORE IN CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE AND MASLD: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IN WESTERN MEXICAN POPULATION by José Antonio Velarde Chávez, Francisco Alejandro Félix Téllez, Jorge Alberto Martínez Ortiz, Neisser Morales Victorino, Claudia Ximena Vásquez Veloza, Diana Karen Tapia Calderón, José Roberto Barrientos Avalos, José Antonio Velarde Ruiz Velasco

“…Patients / Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study in western Mexican population was conducted in two tertiary centers in central and western Mexico from March 2019 to April 2023. …”
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Evaluation of Shear Bond Strength and Marginal Adaptation of Calcium Silicate-based Cements and Premixed Bioceramics When Restored with Glass Ionomer Cement: An <i>In Vitro</i> Stu... by Megha C Patel, Malayka H Shah, Disha Makwani, Khushi Rathod, Sarchi Patel, Prachi Patel

“…To evaluate shear bond strength (SBS) and marginal adaptation of calcium silicate-based cement and premixed bioceramics when restored with glass ionomer cement (GIC) immediately. Materials and methods: Forty extracted primary molars were randomly divided into two equal groups according to the material used (group I—e-MTA® Cement and group II—e-MTA Putty). …”
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A new tube chamber system for evaluation of anterior chamber pressure during phacoemulsification tested in porcine eyes by Fumiaki Higashijima, Makoto Hatano, Manami Ohta, Tadahiko Ogata, Takuya Yoshimoto, Atsushige Ashimori, Makiko Wakuta, Kazuhiro Kimura

“…AIM: To measure the optimal anterior chamber pressure (ACP) for safe phacoemulsification using a new tube chamber system with internal pressure measurement function in the porcine eye. METHODS: The 20-gauge and 21-gauge straight tips with yellow and orange sleeves, respectively, were covered by a test chamber combined with a pressure sensor for measuring ACP. …”
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Plant biodiversity, vegetation structure and provisioning services in rainforest, traditional and industrial oil palm cultivation systems in Liberia, West Africa by Cicely A. M. Marshall, Marshall M. Guahn, Tiecanna Jones, Morris T. Jah, Peter M. Hadfield, Ari Saputra, Rudy Widodo, Benedictus Freeman, William Draper, Jean‐Pierre Caliman, Edgar C. Turner, Michael D. Pashkevich

“…Our study emphasises the higher ecological value per hectare of traditional oil palm production compared with industrial production methods, though yields are likely to be lower, leading to implications for industrial management such as growing alternative cover crop species, intercropping with non‐timber forest products or locally valued crops and implementing reduced clearance and pesticide regimes.…”
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A Study on Solar Photovoltaic Array Surface Morphology Variation in Sandy Area Based on Wind Tunnel Test by Tang Guodong, Meng Zhongju, Gao Yong, Dang Xiaohong, Guo Jianying, Xing Ende

“…[Objective] The surface morphology changes and its relation with wind environment under wind regime disturbance by a solar photovoltaic array in a sandy area of the middle part of Kubuqi Desert, in order to provide a theoretical basis for determining a technical scheme to minimize wind and sand hazards at solar photovoltaic (PV) power stations. [Methods] Spatial distribution of surface erosion and deposition and characteristics of the surface morphology profile at five angles (0°, 45°, 90°, 135°, and 180°) between the solar PV array and the wind direction were analyzed by wind tunnel experiments. …”
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Not-prescribed Use of Herbal Products and Supplements Among Pregnant Women by Misa Naghdipour Mirsadeghi, Zahra Rafiei Sorouri, Mandana Mansour Ghanaie, Fatemeh Hosseinzadeh, Sara Farzadi, Gelareh Biazar, Seyed Mohamadreza Tabatabaei Taher

“…Objective: This study aimed to determine how pregnant women take supplements and herbal medications.  Materials and Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in 2022. …”
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Randomized Trial Demonstrating No Translocation of Intact Intestinal Bacteria During Hemodialysis or Hemodiafiltration by Paul A. Rootjes, Muriel P.C. Grooteman, Andries E. Budding, Hetty J. Bontkes, Gertrude Wijngaarden, Menso J. Nubé, Camiel L.M. de Roij van Zuijdewijn

“…Preservation of gut endothelial integrity would limit or prevent bacterial translocation and subsequent systemic inflammation, which may contribute to the low mortality rate in HV-HDF. Methods: Forty patients were cross-over randomized to standard (hemodialysis [HD]) (S-HD), cool HD (C-HD), and HDF (low-volume [LV] and HV, convection volume (CV) of 15 L and ≥ 23 L per session, respectively), each for 2 weeks. …”
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OP-7 Further exploration of differences between lean and non-lean metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in Latino subjects: PNPLA3 frequency and lipidomi... by MARIA AYALA VALVERDE, Jorge Arnold Alvarez, Gustavo Ayares, Francisco Barrera, Daniel Cabrera, Luis Antonio Diaz, Juan Pablo Arab, Ibon Martinez-Arranz, Cristina Alonso, Jesús M. Bañales, Marco Arrese

“…Patients / Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 181 randomly-selected participants diagnosed with MASLD from the prospective Maule Cohort (BMC Public Health. 2016;16:122). …”
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Development of Women Resilience in the Workplace: A Solution to Break the Glass Ceiling by Farajallah Rahimi, Maral Ahmadi Arpanahi

“…MethodologyThis research is applied in terms of purpose and based on the method of data collection in the category of descriptive-correlational research. …”
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High-Grade Pneumonitis Events in Patients With Unresectable, Locally Advanced NSCLC Treated With Definitive Chemoradiation Followed by Adjuvant Durvalumab by Ciani Ellison, MD, Michael Martens, PhD, Juliana Alvarez Argote, MD, Samantha Benz, MD, Adam Currey, MD, Candice Johnstone, MD, MPH, Slade Klawikowski, PhD, Katie Livingston, MD, John M. Longo, MD, Smitha Menon, MD, Saryleine Ortiz de Choudens, MD, Lindsay Puckett, MD, Janet Retseck, MD, PhD, Monica Shukla, MD, Jonathan Thompson, MS, MD, Elizabeth Gore, MD, FACR

“…Objective: To review the incidence of pneumonitis and contributing factors, and also to review grade 5 pneumonitis (G5) events. Methods: We identified 78 cases with a median age of 70.0 years and a median follow-up of 36 months. …”
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Roxadustat promotes allograft recovery after kidney transplantation: A prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial by Mao-Lin Ma, Fei Han, Lei Zhang, Zheng-Yu Huang, Tao Zhang, Heng Li, Jia-Li Fang, Zheng Chen, Ning Na

“…However, its efficacy in kidney transplant recipients is unclear. Methods: This prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial recruited eligible patients undergoing kidney transplantation in two centers between January 2020 and June 2022. …”
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Physical and Mechanical Properties of Ti-Zr-Nb Alloys for Medical Use by Konstantin V. Sergienko, Sergei V. Konushkin, Mikhail A. Kaplan, Artem D. Gorbenko, Yucheng Guo, Elena O. Nasakina, Maria A. Sudarchikova, Tatiana M. Sevostyanova, Yaroslava A. Morozova, Lyudmila A. Shatova, Sofia A. Mikhlik, Mikhail A. Sevostyanov, Alexey G. Kolmakov

“…This paper provides justification of the choice of compositions of the studied alloys by calculation methods. The structure of alloys after melting in a vacuum electric arc furnace in an argon environment was studied. …”
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Staged dissection reduces blood loss in surgery for metopic synostosis by Anna Sundelin, Madiha Bhatti-Søfteland, Ingrid Stubelius, Tobias Hallén, Robert Olsson, Giovanni Maltese, Peter Tarnow, Karin Säljö, Lars Kölby

“…OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to compare perioperative bleeding using a staged dissection in the glabellar region with the traditional subperiostal dissection technique during surgery for metopic synostosis. METHODS: All consecutive patients operated for metopic synostosis with the new staged dissection technique (T2) were included. …”
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