Impact of blood pressure and medication adherence on clinical outcomes in patients with hypertension by Hyun-Jin Kim, Byung Sik Kim, Hasung Kim, Jungkuk Lee, Jeong-Hun Shin, Ki-Chul Sung

“…Cox proportional hazard models were used to estimate hazard ratios (HR) for composite outcomes.ResultsHigher SBP groups were associated with increased risk of composite outcomes compared to the 120–129 mmHg group (<120 mmHg, HR 1.065; 130–139 mmHg, HR 1.056; 140–149 mmHg, HR 1.068; and ≥150 mmHg, HR 1.238). …”
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Dataset exploring the atomic scale structure and ionic dynamics of polyanion sodium cathode materials by Martin Hoffmann Petersen, Jin Hyun Chang, Arghya Bhowmik, Juan Maria García Lastra

“…Given the vast chemical space, fast and efficient computational methods are needed, highlighting the need for machine learning (ML)-guided approaches. …”
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Cut face roughness analysis under waterjet cutting by Alexey V. Verchenko, Mikhail A. Tamarkin, Alexander A. Kishko

“…It is possible to cut both 3D and 5D complex geometries, for example, to preprocess bladed integrated disks of the gas-turbine engines. Materials and Methods. The research was carried out on the basis of the JSC "Rostvertol" enterprise on the waterjet cutting plant of the Flow company. …”
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The association of advanced lung cancer inflammation index with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in NHANES 2017–2020 by Lin Cheng, Shumeng Li, Hui Li, Jiafeng You, Mingwei Yu, Guowang Yang

“…This study aimed to investigate the possible relationship between ALI and NAFLD.MethodsWe extracted cohort datasets from the 2017–2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) for the study. …”
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Insights into alleviating high brittleness of TiCu compound by doping C and O as interstitials: First-principle calculations by Yujie Tao, Yibo Liu, Yue Liu, Qi Sun, Haoyu Kong, Qingjie Sun

“…In this work, a promising method for alleviating the brittleness of TiCu compounds through the introduction of interstitial carbon (C) and oxygen (O) atoms was explored and investigated. …”
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Evaluation of stress distribution in an endodontically treated tooth restored with four different post systems and two different crowns- A finite element analysis by Rajvi Nahar, Sunil Kumar Mishra, Ramesh Chowdhary

“…Aim and objectives: The study evaluated the stress distribution in an endodontically treated tooth with four different post systems and restored with two different prosthetic crown materials using finite element analysis (FEA). Material and methods: A total of eight 3D FEA models of maxillary central incisor were created and divided into two groups; group porcelain fused to metal (PFM) crown (n = 4) and group PEEK crown (n = 4). …”
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64 Effect modification of familial longevity on the association between kidney dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, and mortality by Laith Alzyood, Tina Goa, Einstein Sanish Sathyan, Einstein Sandra Aleksic, Einstein Sofiya Milman, Einstein Michal Melamed, Wei Chen Einstein

“…Goals include assessing the impact of familial longevity on 1) CVD prevalence, 2) CVD incidence, and 3) mortality among individuals with CKD. Methods/Study Population: An observational, longitudinal study. …”
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Aging is associated with slower renal progression in patients with chronic kidney disease by Chia-Tse Yeh, Chun-Yu Lin, Ting-Yun Lin, Ching-Hsiu Peng, Yi-Chun Wang, Szu-Chun Hung

“…The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of aging on the risk of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in patients with moderate to advanced CKD. Materials and Methods: A total of 454 patients with stages 3–5 CKD were prospectively followed for a median of 5.1 years. …”
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The aftermath of multiple trauma on a nation: unraveling Lebanon’s unique mental health struggle by Elie G. Karam, Elie G. Karam, Elie G. Karam, Mariam El-Jamal, Rayane Osman, Sana Toukan, Ghiwa Ishac Mouawad, Josleen Al Barathie

“…ObjectiveThis study examines the national prevalence of mental health disorders and their associated factors in Lebanon, specifically in the aftermath of the 2020 events, including the catastrophic events of Beirut blast and the concurrent financial meltdown amid the global pandemic.MethodsConducted between July and September 2022, the study interviewed a nationally representative sample of 1,000 Lebanese via telephone, using the Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI) system. …”
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Inhomogeneous Dust Biases Photometric Redshifts and Stellar Masses for LSST by ChangHoon Hahn, Peter Melchior

“…Spectral energy distribution (SED) modeling is one of the main methods to estimate galaxy properties, such as photometric redshifts, z , and stellar masses, M _* , for extragalactic imaging surveys. …”
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The Capability of Amphibole in Tracing the Physicochemical Processes of Magma Mixing by Mingjian Li, Yunchuan Zeng, Massimo Tiepolo, Jifeng Xu, Enrico Cannaò, Francesca Forni, Feng Huang

“…Our study highlights that amphibole may be a more sensitive tracer of magma mixing relative to other commonly used methods.…”
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THE IMAGE OF THE WORLD AND THE IMAGE OF THE HUMAN: A.S. BYATT’S “ANGELS AND INSECTS” AS AN ARTISTIC WHOLE by Elena S. Annenkova

“…In the article we used such methods as: holistic, historical-literary, historical-cultural, comparative analysis, as well as elements of hermeneutic and gender analysis methods. …”
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Risk factors of poor outcomes in ANCA-associated vasculitis: a single-center study by Axi Age, Ruihong Huang, Yinan Li, Juan Pei

“…Study endpoints included ESKD or death and composite endpoints. Cox regression models were used to adjust for potential baseline confounders.Results Among the 78 cases, there were 16 cases of ESKD, 15 cases of death, and 27 cases of composite endpoint during follow-up. …”
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Design, Synthesis, and Characterization of Lightweight Medium/High Entropy Alloys—A Review by Fainah Madewu, Nicholus Malatji, Mxolisi Brendon Shongwe, Tawanda Marazani, Lehlogonolo Rudolf Kanyane

“…Computational tools and thermodynamic models play a crucial role in predicting phase stability and optimizing compositions. …”
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High Resolution Crop Type and Rotation Mapping in Farming–Pastoral Ecotone in China Using Multi-Satellite Imagery and Google Earth Engine by Zhenwei Hou, Bangqian Chen, Yaqun Liu, Huadong Zang, Kiril Manevski, Fangmiao Chen, Yadong Yang, Junyong Ge, Zhaohai Zeng

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Social and geographical inequalities in prenatal care coverage in Colombia: a multilevel analysis of individual heterogeneity and discriminatory accuracy (MAIHDA) by Juan Merlo, Sergio Prada, Merida Rodriguez-Lopez, George Leckie, Daniela Botero Jaramillo

“…This study aims to estimate geographical and intersectional inequalities in ANC coverage and evaluate the contribution of social determinants to these disparities.Methods We conducted a cross-sectional observational study using data from live birth certificates of singleton pregnancies in Colombia during 2022. …”
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Animal-derived foods, physical activities, and mild cognitive impairment among Chinese older adults: findings from CLHLS (2008–2018) by Boyu Si, Keqing Zhang

“…The study utilized Cox Proportional Hazard Models to examine the associations between baseline DEM consumption and MCI incidence. …”
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Marine algae-derived nanoparticles (MADNs): green synthesis, characterization, and therapeutic applications by Patrícia Danielle Oliveira de Almeida, Saeid Ali Bozorgzadeh, Igor José Frota Martins, Morteza Golbashirzadeh

“…The review details how these bioactive molecules can be synthesized into nanoparticles, leveraging green synthesis methods that utilize algae's intrinsic reducing and stabilizing agents, promoting sustainable nanoparticle production. …”
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GLP-1R Agonists and Their Therapeutic Potential in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Other Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases, a Systematic Review of the Literature by Lena Thin, Wei Ling Teh

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have revolutionized weight loss and shown anti-inflammatory actions in several experimental models of colitis. There has been a wealth of recent data suggesting that GLP-1RA treatment may modify disease outcomes in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). …”
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Validation of the role of apolipoproteins in coronary artery disease patients with impaired kidney function for prognosis: a prospective cohort study in China by Zixiang Ye, Enmin Xie, Zhangyu Lin, Chenxi Song, Rui zhang, Haoyu Wang, Yongbao Zhang, Kefei Dou

“…Patients were categorized based on the measurements of ApoA1, ApoB, and ApoB/A1 ratio. MACE, defined as a composite of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular death, nonfatal myocardial infarctions, strokes, and unplanned revascularizations, was tracked post-procedure, with statistical analyses including Kaplan–Meier survival curves and Cox regression models to identify associations with apolipoproteins. …”
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