Durable versus biodegradable polymer drug-eluting stents in all-comers by Pascal Meier, Stéphane Cook, MARIO TOGNI, Serban Puricel, Diego Arroyo, Thierry Witzig, Alain Witzig

“…We aimed to compare outcomes between a broad range of second-generation DP-DES and BP-DES in an all-comer population.Methods We analysed data from 2824 patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with BP-DES or DP-DES in the Cardio-FR database. …”
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Cholesterol-Rich Antibiotic-Loaded Liposomes as Efficient Antimicrobial Therapeutics by Natsaridis E, Gkartziou F, Mouzoura P, Mourtas S, Papadia K, Kolonitsiou F, Klepetsanis P, Dermon CR, Spiliopoulou I, Antimisiaris SG

“…In this study, we investigated the effects of cholesterol (Chol) content of liposomes, liposome concentration, and surface coating with polyethylene glycol (PEG) on the antimicrobial activity of moxifloxacin (MOX) liposomes against Staphylococcus epidermidis (ATCC 35984) (S.e).Methods: MOX-liposome compositions with increasing Chol content were evaluated for their susceptibility to planktonic S.e (growth inhibition, killing, and live-dead staining), as well as against pre-formed biofilms (crystal violet, MTT assay, and confocal microscopy). …”
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Vancomycin versus linezolid for treatment of staphylococcal-associated central nervous system infections by Marin Lahouati, Xavier Brousse, Léa Bientz, Grégoire Chadefaux, Véronique Dubois, Charles Cazanave, Fabien Xuereb

“…The aim of this study was to compare the incidence of treatment failure and adverse events (AEs) associated with vancomycin and linezolid in staphylococcal-associated CNS infections. Methods This retrospective monocentric observational study was conducted between 01/01/2015 and 31/12/2023. …”
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Novel multilayer meniscal scaffold provides biomechanical and histological results comparable to polyurethane scaffolds: An 8 week rabbit study by Nihat Demirhan Demirkıran, Hasan Havıtçıoğlu, Aylin Ziylan, Ülker Cankurt, Buğra Hüsemoğlu

“…Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the meniscal regeneration and arthritic changes after partial meniscectomy and application of either polyurethane scaffold or novel multilayer meniscal scaffold in a rabbit model. Methods: Sixteen NewZealand rabbits were randomly divided into three groups. …”
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The Relationship Between Advanced Lung Cancer Inflammation Index and Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Myocardial Infarction with No-Obstructive Coronary Arteries by Zhao HW, Wang CF

“…However, the association between ALI and the prognosis of patients with myocardial infarction with no-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) remains undetermined.Methods: In the present study, we consecutively included 437 MINOCA patients. …”
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Derivation of a simple risk calculator for predicting clinical worsening in patients with pulmonary hypertension due to interstitial lung disease by K. El-Kersh, R. Bag, N. Bhatt, C. King, A. Waxman, F. Rischard, H. Kim, D. Cella, E. Shen, SD Nathan

“…Our aim was to derive a simple and practical risk calculator that could be used to predict risk of clinical worsening in patients with ILD-PH. Methods: The INCREASE study was a 16-week study that evaluated inhaled treprostinil in patients with ILD-PH. …”
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Landsat-observed changes in forest cover and attribution analysis over Northern China from 1996‒2020 by Xiaobang Liu, Shunlin Liang, Han Ma, Bing Li, Yufang Zhang, Yingying Li, Tao He, Guodong Zhang, Jianglei Xu, Changhao Xiong, Rui Ma, Wenfu Wu, Jiahua Teng

“…Using the Google Earth Engine platform, more than 40,000 images from Landsat-5, Landsat 7 and Landsat-8 were integrated, and the annual surface reflectance was normalized based on the multi-band least squares regression and maximum normalized difference vegetation index composite method. An ensemble learning model trained using high-resolution Gao-Fen 2 satellite imagery was used to generate the FFC long time-series product. …”
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Characteristics and mental health of psychedelic mushroom and multi-psychedelic users relative to non-psychedelic users in American adults, 2020–2021 by Sofia Abramsky-Sze, Elliot Marseille, Richard Matzopoulos, Richard Matzopoulos, Robert Morlock, Leonard Lerer

“…A multivariate linear regression model controlling for past-year depression, past-year anxiety, age, region, ethnicity, sex, educational attainment, employment, and psychedelic use predicted mental health composite scores (MCS).ResultsOf the 6,869 participants included in the dataset, 256 (3.7%) reported using psychedelics in the last 12 months. …”
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Coverage of continuum of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) care in a nationally representative sample of 40,687 mother–child dyads of India: a report from NFHS-5 by Jyoti Ghosal, Anita Nanda, Pallavi Behera, Meena Som, Madhusmita Bal, Manoranjan Ranjit, Srikanta Kanungo, Shridhar Murlidharrao Kadam, Sanghamitra Pati, Ambarish Dutta

“…Nineteen CoC interventions (Y/N) were added (equally-weighted) to construct a composite CoC score. Multi-level models were used to study the state effect on CoC score after adjusting for individual-level wealth, education, caste, urban/rural residence and fertility. …”
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The result of prospective evaluation of 3-dimensional printing–aided extensive thoracoabdominal aorta repairCentral MessagePerspective by Sung Jun Park, MD, PhD, Jin Kyung Kim, MD, Hong Rae Kim, MD, PhD, Taehun Kim, MS, Sangwook Lee, MS, Guk Bae Kim, PhD, Dong Hyun Yang, MD, PhD, Joon Bum Kim, MD, PhD

“…Guidance models were 3D-printed based on preoperative computed tomography, and multibranched aortic grafts were manually constructed upon this model before surgery. …”
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STUDY OF CHANGES IN OCCLUSAL SCHEME RESULTING FROM CREATING ARTIFICIAL TEETH IN THE DENTURE PATIENT WITH COMPLETE TOOTH LOSS AND ADVERSE CONDITIONS BY PROSTHETIC BED ON THE LOWER J... by V.P. Nespryadko, V.Y. Krasnov, V. K. Paul

“…We researched chewing efficiency using the method of Manly. We performed the examination of the patients during 1, 2 and 3 years after the installation of dentures in the oral cavity. …”
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Dihydroartemisinin-sodium taurocholate-PLGA nanoparticles: a novel therapeutic approach against cystic echinococcosis by Aierpati Moheteer, Aierpati Moheteer, Jiang Zhu, Jiang Zhu, Dongming Pang, Dongming Pang, Xue Rao, Xue Rao, Nijiati Aini, Nijiati Aini, Kalibixiati Aimulajiang, Zhenping Zhang, Zhenping Zhang, Saifuding Abula, Saifuding Abula, Adelijiang Wusiman, Adelijiang Wusiman

“…To overcome these limitations and enhance hepatic targeting, the DHA was encapsulated in poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles, and using sodium taurocholate (STC) as the surface modifier, a novel composite nanoparticle designated as DHA-STC-PLGA nanoparticles (DSP nanoparticles).MethodsThe formulation was optimized using response surface methodology, and its targeting efficiency was confirmed through in-vivo fluorescence imaging. …”
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Preparation of photo-crosslinked hyaluronic acid/silk fibroin hydrogel for promoting wound healing by Shujing Li, Wensheng Pan, Maohu Chen, Ruyue Wang, Feng Chen

“…Conclusions: In rat wound models, the HASF composite hydrogel significantly accelerated wound healing progression.…”
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The Predictive role of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) and Mean Platelet Volume-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (MPVLR) for Cardiovascular Events in Adult Patients with Acute Heart Failur... by Teeranan Angkananard, Teeraporn Inthanoo, Suchat Sricholwattana, Nattapun Rattanajaruskul, Arthit Wongsoasu, Worawut Roongsangmanoon

“…The association between their NLR, MPVLR, and combined NLR and MPVLR and CVEs, rehospitalization for HF, in-hospital death, and a composite outcome was explored by survival analysis using a Cox proportional hazard model. …”
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Neutropenia (even mild) and anemia are poor prognostic factors in myelodysplastic syndromes by Reut Hausman, Roi Gat, Roi Gat, Noa Goldschmidt, Noa Goldschmidt, Moshe Mittelman, Moshe Mittelman, Moshe Mittelman, Howard S. Oster, Howard S. Oster, Howard S. Oster

“…In a Cox proportional hazard model, CVD affected OS, while cytogenetics and neutropenia affected leukemic transformation and composite outcome. …”
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Development of thin-film micro-outlets for spatially constraining local PO2 perturbations to capillaries in vivo by Meghan E. Kiley, Richard J. Sové, Reilly H. Smith, Brenda N. Wells, Gaylene M. Russell McEvoy, Graham M. Fraser

“…ObjectiveTo develop and validate thin-film micro-outlet devices to study microvascular blood flow responses to localized changes in skeletal muscle oxygen concentration ([O2]).Methods30 male Sprague-Dawley rats (159–194 g) were anesthetized and instrumented to maintain cardiovascular state. …”
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Maternal asthma and newborn DNA methylation by Casper-Emil Tingskov Pedersen, Thanh T. Hoang, Jianping Jin, Anna Starnawska, Raquel Granell, Hannah R. Elliott, Anke Huels, Heather J. Zar, Dan J. Stein, Yining Zhang, Herman T. den Dekker, Liesbeth Duijts, Janine F. Felix, Júlia Sangüesa, Mariona Bustamante, Maribel Casas, Martine Vrijheid, Latha Kadalayil, Faisal I. Rezwan, Hasan Arshad, John W. Holloway, Stefan Röder, Ana C. Zenclussen, Gunda Herberth, Nicklas Heine Staunstrup, Henriette Thisted Horsdal, Jonathan Mill, Eilis Hannon, iPSYCH-MINERvA Group, Isabella Annesi-Maesano, Giancarlo Pesce, Nour Baïz, Barbara Heude, Sahra Hosseinian-Mohazzab, Carrie V. Breton, Sophia Harlid, Justin Harbs, Magnus Domellof, Christina West, Edwina Yeung, Xuehuo Zeng, Wenche Nystad, Siri E. Håberg, Maria C. Magnus, Diana Schendel, Stephanie J. London, Klaus Bønnelykke

“…Paternal asthma was analyzed for comparison. Models were adjusted for covariates and cell-type composition. …”
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Association between triglyceride-glucose related indices and at-risk NASH in U.S. adults with NAFLD: results from NHANES 2017-2020 by Hanchen Ma, Wenjie Zhang, Wenjie Zhang, Zheng Zhao, Shuaichen Jin, Linchuan Li, Linchuan Li, Ruizhao Zong, Ruizhao Zong, Wuyang Li, Wuyang Li, Ziwei Zhang, Ziwei Zhang, Shichang Cui, Shichang Cui, Yunmiao Pan, Jiankang Zhu, Jiankang Zhu, Guangyong Zhang, Guangyong Zhang, Guangyong Zhang

“…Adjustments included demographics and clinical confounders.ResultsAmong participants, 10% exhibited at-risk NASH. Composite indices (TyG-WC, TyG-WHR, TyG-WtHR, TyG-BMI) each showed higher ORs than TyG alone in Model 3. …”
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Control Indicators for Typical Persistent Organic Pollutants in Lake Sediments by LUO Xi, XIE Xiao-jing, XU Cheng-jian, ZHANG Lu, YAN Dan, TANG Qiang

“…[Methods] A systematic analysis was conducted on the distribution characteristics and ecological risks of three typical pollutants: dioxins, methylmercury, and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). …”
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Study on numerical simulation of rock breaking by PDC wear teeth cutting by Maosheng CAI, Hongbo WANG, Chunjiang ZHANG, Sai LI, Shuting CHENG

“…Therefore, it is particularly necessary to study the change of cutting load and the law of heat generation of worn cutters to extend their service life. Methods: Based on elastoplastic mechanics and rock mechanics, a 3D dynamic rotational simulation model of worn teeth is established with the Drucker-Prager criterion as the rock constitutive model. …”
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