Home Blood Pressure Monitoring and Its Association With Blood Pressure Control Among Hypertensive Patients With High Cardiovascular Risk in China by Jiaying Li, Aoxi Tian, Jiamin Liu, Jinzhuo Ge, Yue Peng, Xiaoming Su, Jing Li

“…HBPM performance among hypertensive patients in China is, in general, sub-optimal. No association was observed between using HBPM alone and hypertension control, indicating that the effects of HBPM could be conditional. …”
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Strengthening trauma resuscitation education and training in low-resource settings: A call for global inclusion by Ileana Lulic, Carlos Mesquita, Dinka Lulic, Romeo Lages Simões, Luís Ferreira, Piotr Koleda, Sérgio Baptista, Henrique Alexandrino, Thiago Rodrigues Calderan, Vanessa Henriques Carvalho, Vitor Favali Kruger, Rodrigo Caselli Belem, Fernando López-Mozos, Carlos Yanez, Jadranka Pavicic Saric, Gustavo Pereira Fraga

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ACO/ARO/AIO-22 – External beam radiotherapy combined with endorectal high-dose-rate brachytherapy in elderly and frail patients with rectal cancer: A prospective multicentre trial... by Hendrik Dapper, Maximilian Fleischmann, Nikolaos Tselis, Markus Diefenhardt, Ralf-Dieter Hofheinz, Christian Weiß, Gerhard G. Grabenbauer, Ricarda Merten, Anca-Ligia Grosu, Simon Kirste, Stefan Rieken, Johannes Claßen, Christian Langer, Thomas Kuhnt, Heinz Schmidberger, Michael Ghadimi, Frank Giordano, Ursula Nestle, Stefan A. Koerber, Felix Bock, Matthias Geiger, Bülent Polat, Christiane J. Bruns, Georg Dieplinger, Felix Popp, Thomas Zander, Thomas Brunner, Silke Tribius, Dirk Arnold, Georg Wurschi, Pompiliu Piso, Tim Friede, Juliane Hörner-Rieber, Eleni Gkika, Claus Rödel, Emmanouil Fokas

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Curcumin-alendronate carbon dots: A dual-logic strategy for precision treatment of periodontitis by Shujian Zhang, Xiaohan Zhang, Jie Huang, Na Zhou, Fangping Zhang, Junyu Ren, Wenxuan Zhang, Tuo Wang, Wenxia Xu, Xinrui Luan, Xiaowei Huang, Zansheng Huang, Jiaming Wu, Junlong Da, Lixue Liu, Bin Zhang, Ying Li, Han Jin

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Biological contingency and adaptation to celibacy among girls aged 35 and over in Yazd city by Ahmad Kalateh Sadati, Fatemeh Jafari Naeimi, Sara Sadeghieh, Zahra Sadeghian Moghadam

“…Teaching thematic analysis: Overcoming challenges and developing strategies for effective learning. The Psychologist, 26(2), 120-123. …”
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Trastuzumab Rechallenge in HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Promising Strategy for Enhanced Progression-Free Survival Post Ado-Trastuzumab Emtansine Progression by Yunus Emre Altıntaş, Oğuzcan Kınıkoğlu, Anıl Yıldız, Deniz Işık, Uğur Özkerim, Sıla Öksüz, Tuğba Başoğlu Tüylü, Heves Sürmeli, Nedim Turan, Hatice Odabaş

“…The safety profile showed higher rates of diarrhea in the LC group, but both regimens were generally well tolerated. <i>Conclusions</i>: Trastuzumab re-challenge with gemcitabine demonstrated superior PFS, OS, and ORR compared to lapatinib plus capecitabine, suggesting it may be a more effective third-line therapy in HER2-positive MBC patients who have progressed after T-DM1. …”
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Hydroponic fodders as alternative feeds for ruminants to reduce ruminal methane emissions: An in vitro study by Yang Li, Rong Peng, Carmen Kunz, Kai Wang, Melissa Terranova, Yixin Zhang, Monika Macsai, Emmanuel Frossard, Mutian Niu

“…Organic matter digestibility increased with SR rye (12.6%). Marginal effects of dietary variables were analyzed in a generalized additive model. …”
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Protocol for a double-blinded randomised controlled trial and process evaluation of a digital psychotherapeutic app in Singapore to improve symptom burden in patients with dermatol... by Nick Sevdalis, Jose M Valderas, Valencia Long, Mark Jean-Aan Koh, Liang Shen, Phillip Phan, Ellie Choi, Nisha Suyien Chandran, Mayank Dalakoti, Ziying Vanessa Lim, Jia Yi Chua, Cyrus S Ho, Kean J Hsu

“…Existing psychotherapeutics, such as mindfulness training, cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, are widely used and effective in the treatment of mental health illnesses. …”
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A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Assessing the Feasibility and Acceptability of Family-Partnered Delirium Prevention, Detection, and Management in Critically Ill Adults: The Act... by Kirsten M. Fiest, PhD, Karla D. Krewulak, PhD, Bonnie G. Sept, Judy E. Davidson, DNP, E. Wesley Ely, MD, Chel H. Lee, PhD, Andrea Soo, PhD, Henry T. Stelfox, MD

“…A full evaluation of effectiveness requires a hypothesis-testing trial with procedural adjustments to streamline data collection and strengthen family-care team partnerships. …”
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Integrating quantitative traits and growth hormone gene polymorphism in Indonesian crossbred chickens for genetic improvement and marker-assisted selection by Depison Depison, Gushairiyanto Gushairiyanto, Ratna Sholatia Harahap, Raden Abdul Muthalib, Abdul Azis, Yun Alwi, Sarwo Edy Wibowo

“…Future work should assess multi-generational effects and integrate additional molecular markers to optimize breeding strategies across tropical poultry systems.…”
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The Impact of Minimally Invasive Surgical Modality and Task Complexity on Cognitive Workload: An fNIRS Study by Fuat Ücrak, Kurtulus Izzetoglu, Mert Deniz Polat, Ümit Gür, Turan Şahin, Serhat Ilgaz Yöner, Neslihan Gökmen İnan, Mehmet Emin Aksoy, Cengizhan Öztürk

“…Simulation-based training effectively prepares surgeons, but the cognitive workload results indicate that it may not fully replicate real-world surgical environments. …”
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Quality indicators of new sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) varieties for high oleic and oilseed use under different growing conditions by L. V. Korol, O. V. Topchii, L. M. Prysiazhniuk, I. O. Dikhtiar, A. P. Ivanytska, Yu. V. Shytikova, I. V. Bezprozvana, O. V. Piskova, I. V. Smulska

“…Agroclimatic conditions have different effects on the gross seed yield and oil quality in the conditions of the forest steppe and steppe of Ukraine.…”
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Real-World Experience with Lifitegrast Ophthalmic Solution in Patients with Dry Eye Disease: A Provider Survey in the USA and Canada by Cecelia Koetting, Justin Schweitzer, Kelly K. Nichols, Marguerite McDonald, Christopher E. Starr, Clara C. Chan, Mile Brujic, Louis Racine, Francis S. Mah, Melissa Barnett, Marjan Farid, Eric D. Donnenfeld, Carolina Mercado, Michelle Ratay, Megan Cavet, Robert Ryan, Joel Fain, Lisa K. Feulner

“…Mean (range) satisfaction ratings for onset/effectiveness were 6.8 (3–9)/6.6 (3–9). Satisfaction with reduction of DED signs was generally high: increased tear film breakup time, 5.8 (3–9); reduced conjunctival/corneal staining, 6.9 (3–9); increased Schirmer test score, 6.0 (3–9); increased tear meniscus height, 6.0 (3–9); and reduced Ocular Surface Disease Index severity, 7.0 (3–10). …”
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Unveiling the impact of second-order 1H-17O Quadrupolar-Dipolar interaction on solid-state NMR spectroscopy by Yi Ji, Kuizhi Chen, Aijing Hao, Guangjin Hou

“…The analysis methods proposed in this study are expected to effectively address these challenges and provide clearer insights into such systems.…”
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Agroclimatic and agroecotoxicological justification of zonal chemical protection systems against harmful organisms for field crops under conditions of climate change in Ukraine by O. Borzykh, L. Bublyk, V. Chaika, L. Gavrylyuk, I. Kruk, O. Shevchuk, T. Neverovska, O. Bakhmut

“…They manifested through the equalization of the temperature field across the country, the increase in the sum of effective temperatures, and a deterioration of heat and moisture supply. …”
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Features of intestinal microbiota composition in cancer patients by V. V. Aginova, Z. V. Grigorievskaya, I. N. Petukhova, N. S. Bagirova, I. V. Tereshchenko, I. V. Samoylenko, A. O. Kuzmenko, P. V. Kononets

“…A change in the quantitative composition of intestinal microbiota in all study groups was found, which may have a negative impact on the general condition of the patient and the effectiveness of antitumor treatment. …”
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Environmental Risks and Toxicity of Fipronil and Imidacloprid Used in Pets Ectoparasiticides by Lucia De Marchi, Matteo Oliva, Maria Nobile, Mario Carere, Luca Maria Chiesa, Donatella Degl’Innocenti, Ines Lacchetti, Laura Mancini, Valentina Meucci, Carlo Pretti, Marzia Vasarri, Roberto Edoardo Villa, Luigi Intorre

“…In vitro toxicity tests on human epithelial cell cultures were also implemented to examine potential cytotoxic effects at the levels of human exposure detectable in a domestic setting after pet treatment. …”
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Two unique biological response-modifier glucans beneficially regulating gut microbiota and faecal metabolome in a non-alcoholic steatohepatitis animal model, with potential applica... by Naoki Yamamoto, Kadalraja Raghavan, Vidyasagar Devaprasad Dedeepiya, Nobunao Ikewaki, Masaru Iwasaki, Senthilkumar Preethy, Gary A Levy, Subramaniam Srinivasan, Natarajan Ranganathan, Rajappa Senthilkumar, Samuel J K Abraham

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Single-cell sequencing uncovers a high ESM1-expression endothelial cell subpopulation associated with bladder cancer progression and the immunosuppressive microenvironment by Yifeng Qiu, Yuhan Wang, Jiahe Liu, Baohua Liu, Kai Sun, Qi Hou

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Case Report: High efficacy of low-dose flecainide as an add-on therapy to a beta-blocker for treating a high burden of idiopathic ventricular arrhythmias in a juvenile athlete by Georgios A. Christou, Georgios A. Christou, Konstantinos P. Letsas, Maria Konstandi, Maria A. Christou, Konstantinos A. Christou, Christos Kyriakopoulos, Eleftherios Vidalakis, Stelios Tigas, Dimitrios K. Christodoulou, Dimitrios N. Kiortsis, Dimitrios N. Kiortsis

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