Psychiatric factors predict type 2 diabetes mellitus in US Veterans by Lora Lee Pless, Chantele Mitchell-Miland, Yeon-Jung Seo, Charles B. Bennett, Zachary Freyberg, Gretchen L. Haas

“…Our objective was to use predictive modeling methods to capture risk factors for T2D in a sample of 618,203 Veterans using data obtained from hospital electronic health records (EHR). …”
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Retention in HIV care during the 3 years following release from incarceration: A cohort study. by Kelsey B Loeliger, Jaimie P Meyer, Mayur M Desai, Maria M Ciarleglio, Colleen Gallagher, Frederick L Altice

“…Using multivariable logistic regression models (individual-level analysis for 1,001 individuals after excluding 93 deaths), both sustained RIC and VS at 3 years post-release were independently associated with older age (RIC: adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.61, 95% CI = 1.22-2.12; VS: AOR = 1.37, 95% CI = 1.06-1.78), having health insurance (RIC: AOR = 2.15, 95% CI = 1.60-2.89; VS: AOR = 2.01, 95% CI = 1.53-2.64), and receiving an increased number of transitional case management visits. …”
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Oral Endotracheal Intubation with Restricted Glottis View using C-MAC D Blade®: A Randomised Controlled Trial by Vaidarbhi Rasikbhai Patel, Nirali Nimeshkumar Panchal, Sanket Hirenbhai Mehta, Madhavi Sanjay Chaudhari, Bhumika Pradipkumar Pathak, Mayur Kiran shinde

“…This heralds a wide array of VL models with their own strengths and weaknesses. The C-MAC D blade® is one such VL with an angulated blade that provides an excellent glottis view, but negotiating the Endotracheal Tube (ETT) past the glottis opening and into the trachea might be difficult. …”
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Differential effects of aging, Alzheimer's pathology, and APOE4 on longitudinal functional connectivity and episodic memory in older adults by Larissa Fischer, Jenna N. Adams, Eóin N. Molloy, Niklas Vockert, Jennifer Tremblay-Mercier, Jordana Remz, Alexa Pichet Binette, Sylvia Villeneuve, Anne Maass, PREVENT-AD Research Group

“…We used region of interest (ROI)-to-ROI bivariate correlations, graph analysis, and multiple regression models. Results In the amyloid- and tau-negative sample, rsFC strength within PMC, between parahippocampal cortex and inferomedial precuneus, and between posterior hippocampus and inferomedial precuneus decreased over time. …”
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Modified triglyceride-glucose indices as novel predictors of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease in US adolescents: a nationally representative study from NHANES 2... by Yigui Zou, Yu Dai, Ziyuan Li, Baixian Lin, Hu Chen, Zeling Zhuang, Wenwen Li, Qinghua Yang, Dongling Dai

“…This study investigated the association between modified TyG indices and MAFLD, and evaluated their predictive value in adolescents. Methods This cross-sectional study analyzed data from 532 adolescents (12–18 years) in the 2017–2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) with complete records. …”
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Pattern of changes in morpho-densitometric parameters of magnocellular neurons of the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus under restraint stress of different duration by K. B. Romanova, O. V. Hancheva, Yu. M. Kolesnyk

“…The aim of the work was to define the nature of changes in morpho-densitometric parameters of magnocellular neurons of the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus in rats at 6, 15 and 21 weeks of restricted living space. Materials and methods. A total of 55 male Wistar rats aged 6-10 months were used and divided into 4 groups (1 – intact control, 10 rats; 2, 3 and 4 – experimental groups of 15 rats each, which were in conditions of restricted environmental space for 6, 15 and 21 weeks, respectively). …”
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Exploring the psychological landscape of thyroid nodules: resilience, anxiety, and ultrasound correlations by Jing Wang, Lixia Wang, Daidi Zhang, Daidi Zhang, Guoqing Chen, Guoqing Chen, Qinfang Zhang, Qinfang Zhang, Haiyan Chen, Jiamao Cheng

“…This study investigates the complex interplay between ultrasound characteristics (C-TIRADS), psychological resilience, and anxiety manifestations in TN patients, addressing a critical gap in psychosomatic thyroidology.MethodsIn this prospective cross-sectional study, 303 consecutive TN patients (mean age 47.3 ± 12.1 years, 72.6% female) underwent standardized ultrasound evaluation using Aplio500 systems (Toshiba) at the First Affiliated Hospital of Dali University (October 2022–October 2024). …”
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Self-assembled drug-loaded nanoprobes for pyroptosis sensitization and chemical exchange saturation transfer imaging in breast cancer by DENG Jiali, GUO Jiajing, WANG Jingyi, DING Xinyi, ZHU Yi, WANG Zhongling

“…Objective·To prepare self-assembled drug-loaded nanoprobes with activatable chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) imaging capability, and evaluate their imaging performance and therapeutic potential for photodynamic-sensitized pyroptosis in breast cancer in vivo and in vitro.Methods·GC nanoprobes co-loaded with gemcitabine (Gem) and chlorin e6 (Ce6) were constructed by using a self-assembly strategy. …”
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Nursing Complexity and Health Literacy as Determinants of Patient Outcomes: A Prospective One-Year Multicenter Cohort Study by Antonello Cocchieri, Elena Cristofori, Mario Cesare Nurchis, Nursing and Public Health Group, Gianfranco Damiani, Manuele Cesare

“…Survival analyses and Cox proportional hazard models were used to evaluate the relationships between variables. …”
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Prediabetes: prevalence, associations with cardiovascular risk factors and contribution to survival in the Russian population by Yu. A. Balanova, S. A. Shalnova, A. E. Imaeva, V. A. Kutsenko, A. V. Kapustina, S. E. Evstifeeva, G. A. Muromtseva, R. V. Ievlev, R. N. Shepel, O. M. Drapkina

“…To study the contribution of carbohydrate metabolism disorders to mortality and the occurrence of cardiovascular events.Material and methods. We included data from cross-sectional studies ESSE-RF and ESSE-RF2. …”
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“We Are Our Own Worst Enemies”: Workplace Bullying Among Nurses and Its Implications on Healthcare Workers and Job Performance: A Multi‐Facility Study in the Tamale Metropolis... by Abubakari Wuni, Ajara Musah, Iddrisu Mohammed Sisala, Abdul Malik Abdulai, Letitia Chanayireh, Brenda Abena Nyarko, Hannah Buasilenu, Mudasir Mohammed Ibrahim, Sulemana Musah, Dorothy Azure, Nafisah Abdulai

“…Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression models were used to explore the factors associated with the prevalence of perceived workplace bullying among nurses. …”
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Videoconference-Delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Family Caregivers of People With Dementia: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Areum Han, Robert Oster, Hon Yuen, Jeremy Jenkins, Jessica Hawkins, Lauren Edwards

“…Linear mixed-effects models for repeated measures were used to analyze outcomes. …”
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Personal care product use and risk of adult-onset asthma: Prospective cohort analyses of U.S. Women from the Sister Study by Jungeun Lim, Che-Jung Chang, Alexandra J. White, Shelton Lo, Hantao Wang, Gabriel A. Goodney, Rui Miao, Amisha V. Barochia, Véronique L. Roger, Dale P. Sandler, Jason Y.Y. Wong

“…We investigated the associations between commonly used PCPs and the risk of adult-onset asthma in a prospective cohort study of U.S. women. Methods: We analyzed 39,408 participants from the Sister Study who self-reported their usage frequency of 41 PCPs in the 12-month period before baseline (2003-2009). …”
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Comorbidities of HIV infection and health care seeking behavior among HIV infected patients attending public sector healthcare facilities in KwaZulu-Natal: A cross sectional study. by Manimbulu Nlooto

“…This study explored the prevalence of comorbid health problems and determined the extent of the use of traditional medicine for treatment of co-infections, comorbidities of HIV infection and side effects.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross sectional study, using researcher-administered questionnaires, was carried out among HIV-infected patients in eight public sector healthcare facilities in KwaZulu-Natal between April and October 1024. …”
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Impact of coal mine dust exposure and cigarette smoking on lung disease in Appalachian coalminers by Rahul G. Sangani, Andrew J Ghio, Vishal Deepak, Javeria Anwar, Vinita Vaidya, Zalak Patel, Amirahwaty Abdullah

“…This study tested the postulate that CS interacts with coal mine dust exposure to impact and change radiological and histological endpoints of coal mine dust lung disease. Methods A retrospective evaluation of coalminers with a high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) of the chest was conducted at West Virginia University Hospital (2015- 2022). …”
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Development and validation of mRNA expression-based classifiers to predict low-risk thyroid tumors by Allan Golding, David Bimston, Emma Namiranian, Ellen Marqusee, Gabriel Correa, Evana Valenzuela Scheker, Ruochen Jiang, Yangyang Hao, Mohammed Alshalalfa, Jing Huang, Joshua P. Klopper, Richard T. Kloos, Sara Ahmadi

“…Leveraging exome-enriched gene expression analysis may overcome the limitations seen in models based on a small number of point mutations or fusions. …”
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Ondansetron use is associated with increased risk of acute kidney injury in ICU patients following cardiac surgery: a retrospective cohort study by Feiyi Xu, Feiyi Xu, Xun Gong, Wei Chen, Xiaomin Dong, Jiang Li

“…Cox proportional hazards models were employed to assess the effect of ondansetron exposure on ICU and 28-day mortality. …”
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Microplastics and tetracycline affecting apoptosis, enzyme activities and metabolism processes in the Aurelia aurita polyps: insights into combined pollutant effects by Xuandong Wu, Xuandong Wu, Xiaoyong Zhang, Hongze Liao, Jie Guo, Zhenhua Ma, Zhilu Fu, Zhilu Fu

“…This study investigates the mechanisms of cellular apoptosis, oxidative stress, and metabolic responses induced by single and combined exposures to MPs and TC.MethodsThree experimental phases were conducted: (1) A 7-day exposure to MPs (1 mg/L) and TC (5 mg/L) to assess apoptosis via TUNEL assay; (2) Short-term high-concentration exposure (MPs: 10 mg/L, TC: 5 mg/L) for 72 hours, followed by a 288-hour recovery period, with antioxidant indicators (CAT, GSH, SOD, MDA, etc.) measured at intervals; (3) Long-term exposure (185 days) to environmentally relevant concentrations of MPs (0–1 mg/L) and TC (0–5 mg/L), with metabolomic profiling via LC-MS and pathway analysis. …”
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Associations between the Chinese Visceral Adiposity Index and the Self-Reported Menopausal Status: Results from Two Nationally Representative Population-Based Studies by Dong C, Ma D, Gu K, Lin Y, Song J, Wang Y, Yu J, Zhou Y

“…This study explores the Chinese visceral adiposity index (CVAI) as a potential indicator of menopausal status to aid in disease prevention.Patients and Methods: A cohort of 404 premenopausal Chinese women aged 45 years and above, from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), was included. …”
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Conocimientos teóricos y estrategias metodológicas que emplean docentes de primer ciclo en la estimulación de las inteligencias múltiples /Theoretical conceptualizations and method... by Aida María Mainieri Hidalgo

“…The aim is to value their impact and to determine the chances of implementation of these strategies in the Costa Rican educational system as well as in the neighboring country of Chiriqui-Panama.  The research methods guiding the study are basically interpretive and hermeneutic. …”
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