DEUS Enthesitis Index (DEI): a new tool integrating ultrasound and clinical examination for enthesitis assessment in spondyloarthritis by Emilio Filippucci, Andrea Di Matteo, Stefano Di Donato

“…Objectives (1) To develop a composite score, the DEUS (Defining Enthesitis on Ultrasound in Spondyloarthritis) Enthesitis Index (DEI), which integrates ultrasound and clinical examination findings for enthesitis assessment in patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA); (2) to examine the relationships between DEI and clinical features in this population, compared to the clinical examination of the entheses alone.Methods This was a cross-sectional, observational, multicentric study involving 20 rheumatology centres across 11 countries. …”
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Influence of the crushed stone content on the deformation modulus of the soil-crushed stone layer by A. S. Prolygin, A. S. Aleksandrov, G. V. Dolgih, V. V. Chusov

“…The goal was achieved by performing stamp tests of the models of a road clothing and a roadbed.Materials and methods. …”
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Structure and mineralization potential of the southwestern part of Sokoto Basin in Nigeria by U. Z. Magawata, U. Z. Magawata, N. K. Olasunkanmi, G. B. Egbeyale, A. Saleh

“…Depth models highlighted complex basement topography with favorable zones for subsurface mineralization. …”
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Production of prototype lab-scale oak barrel analogues using additive manufacturing by Hugh Holds, Kerry Wilkinson, David Jeffery, Frances Jack, Sue Bastian

“…Cost-effective methods that provide a semi-permeable environment for oxygen transfer and modelling of barrel maturation environments while maintaining a more realistic surface to volume ratio would therefore be valuable for researchers. …”
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Surface hardness evaluation of a 3D printable resin designed for final restorations by Bruno Trivelato Rodrigues, Selene Paiva Paraguassu, Dora Isabel de Sousa Martins Freitas, Sérgio Kiyoshi Ishikiriama, Rafael Massunari Maenosono

“…In dentistry, 3D printers are already employed to create dental models, surgical guides, and provisional restorations. …”
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Chronic diseases among University students: Prevalence, patterns and impact on health-related quality of life by Gazibara Tatjana, Pekmezović Tatjana, Popović Aleksandra, Paunić Mila, Kisić-Tepavčević Darija

“…The aims of this study were to estimate the prevalence and patterns of chronic diseases in the university student population and to assess their health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Methods. A total of 1,624 Belgrade University students were recruited from April to June 2009 at the Student Public Health Center. …”
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Ticagrelor versus Clopidogrel in Patients with Severe Renal Insufficiency Undergoing PCI for Acute Coronary Syndrome by Yunxian Chen, Shaowen Tu, Zhixin Chen, Jue Xia, Baofeng Chen, Jinfeng Chen, Jiarong Liang, Xiangyang Liu, Liangqiu Tang

“…We used the adjusted Cox proportional hazards models to analyze the 1-year outcome endpoints, including the primary endpoint (the composite of cardiovascular death, recurrence of MI, or nonfatal ischemic stroke), death from any cause, and bleeding events (Bleeding Academic Research Consortium, BARC criteria). …”
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Association between pan-immune inflammatory value and all-cause mortality in critically ill patients with ischemic stroke: a retrospective analysis of the MIMIC-IV database (2008–2... by Anni Chen, Jiahui Wang, Qiaoying Huang, Zhizhou Hu, Donglan Jiang, Yunnan Hu, Liying Pan, Jianhui Chen, Xiaohong Hu

“…This study investigates the association between the pan-immune inflammatory value (PIV)—a composite biomarker derived from routine blood tests—and all-cause mortality (ACM) in critically ill ischemic stroke patients.MethodsWe extracted data from the MIMIC-IV (v3.0) database, identifying ischemic stroke patients using ICD-9/10 codes. …”
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Enhancing Orbital MRI Quality: Optimization of Saturation Pads for 1.5T by Sujitra Tinnut, Suwimon Nabumrung, Kornthip Jeephet, Kingkarn Aphiwatthanasumet

“… Objective: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of different eye pads in enhancing magnetic field homogeneity using the Spectral Presaturation with Inversion Recovery (SPIR) technique. Materials and Methods: A prospective study was approved by the Ethics Committee and involved thirty patients undergoing orbital MRI with no current abnormalities. …”
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Pore Structure and Connectivity of Mixed Siliciclastic-Carbonate Tight Reservoirs in the Palaeogene from Qaidam Basin, NW China by Xin Wang, Jianhui Zeng, Kunyu Wu, Xiangcheng Gao, Yibo Qiu, Tongzhi Lu, Kunkun Jia, Chen Zhang, Juncheng Qiao, Zixin Xue, Qianyou Wang, Xiangye Kong

“…Mixed siliciclastic-carbonate rocks have complex compositions and heterogeneous spatial distributions of the various minerals. …”
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Personalized risk assessment of drug-related harm is associated with health outcomes. by Andrea A Jones, Fidel Vila-Rodriguez, William J Panenka, Olga Leonova, Verena Strehlau, Donna J Lang, Allen E Thornton, Hubert Wong, Alasdair M Barr, Ric M Procyshyn, Geoffrey N Smith, Tari Buchanan, Mel Krajden, Michael Krausz, Julio S Montaner, G William Macewan, David J Nutt, William G Honer

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A prospective community sample (n=293) of adults living in marginal housing was assessed for substance use. …”
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Recent Advances in Nanozymes for the Treatment of Atherosclerosis by Zou Z, Bi X, Ma H, Chen L, Jin H, Gong S, Li X, Liu X

“…This review comprehensively summarizes recent advances in nanozyme-based interventions for AS, focusing on representative systems such as Prussian blue, cerium oxide, selenium-based, and multifunctional composite nanozymes. We critically discuss their design principles, catalytic mechanisms, lesion-targeting strategies, and therapeutic outcomes in preclinical models. …”
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Evaluation of Internal Adaptation of Different CAD/CAM Endocrown Materials: A Comparative Microcomputed Tomography Study by Wala Saad, Abdul Rahman Saleh, Manal Almaslamani

“…Methods: Standardized endocrown restorations were fabricated for mandibular first molar models. …”
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The Impact of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) on Students' Psychological Well‐Being in Bangladesh: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Shahima Jabin

“…This study aims to explore the psychological impact of ODL on Bangladeshi students, focusing on academic stress, social isolation, and self‐efficacy as mediators. Methods A cross‐sectional survey using a quantitative research design was used. …”
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Lead aVR predicts early revascularization but not long-term events in patients referred for stress electrocardiography. by Aparna Baheti, Christopher A Hanson, Michael McArdle, Sumeet K Lall, George A Beller, Jamieson M Bourque

“…We sought to determine the predictive value of lead aVR elevation for ischemia, early revascularization, and subsequent cardiac events in consecutive patients undergoing ExECG.<h4>Methods and results</h4>The study cohort included 641 subjects referred for ExECG who were dichotomized by presence or absence of aVR elevation ≥1mm and compared for prevalence and predictors of ischemia and a composite of cardiac death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, and late revascularization. …”
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Inverse association of oxidative balance score with depression and specific depressive symptoms among cancer population: Insights from the NHANES (2005-2020). by Hanli Bu, Mingzhen Lv, Linxian Wang, Dan Jiang, Yi Ding, Zheya Wang, Yaoyao Hu, Qin Zhuang, Zhenzhen Tian

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Data were analyzed from 3,280 adult cancer patients collected in NHANES from 2005-2020. …”
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Efficacy of wearable devices detecting pulmonary congestion in heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Cian P. Murray, Andrew P. Kenny, Niall J. O’Sullivan, Ross T. Murphy, James P. Curtain

“…This meta-analysis examines the efficacy of wearable devices in reducing HF hospitalizations and mortality compared to standard care.MethodsA systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Cardiovascular and Renal Outcomes with Ertugliflozin by Baseline Use of Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Inhibitors or Diuretics, Including Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonis... by David Z.I. Cherney, Robert Frederich, Richard E. Pratley, Francesco Cosentino, Samuel Dagogo-Jack, Annpey Pong, Ira Gantz, Nilo B. Cater, James P. Mancuso, Urszula Masiukiewicz, Christopher P. Cannon

“…The aim of the current analyses was to evaluate VERTIS CV cardiorenal outcomes according to baseline use of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitors or diuretics, including mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs). Methods: Participants received ertugliflozin 5 mg, ertugliflozin 15 mg, or placebo once daily and were followed for a mean of 3.5 years. …”
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The Diagnostic and Prognostic Value of the 12-Lead ECG in Arrhythmogenic Left Ventricular Cardiomyopathy by Leonardo Calò, MD, Cinzia Crescenzi, MD, Andrea Di Marco, MD, PhD, Francesca Fanisio, MD, Fabiana Romeo, MD, Alessio Gargaro, MSc, Annamaria Martino, MD, PhD, Chiara Cappelletto, MD, Marco Merlo, MD, Mattia Targetti, MD, Elisabetta Toso, MD, Federica Toto, MD, Maria Beatrice Musumeci, MD, Giacomo Tini, MD, Michele Ciabatti, MD, Matteo Stefanini, MD, Stefano Canestrelli, MD, Elisa Fedele, MD, Chiara Lanzillo, MD, PhD, Armando Fusco, MD, PhD, Federica Carla Sangiuolo, MD, PhD, Cinzia Radesich, MD, Maria Perotto, MD, Maurizio Pieroni, MD, Ruggiero Mango, MD, PhD, Alessio Gasperetti, MD, PhD, Camillo Autore, MD, Michela Casella, MD, PhD, Antonio Dello Russo, MD, PhD, Davide Stolfo, MD, PhD, Mikael Laredo, MD, PhD, Estelle Gandjbakhch, MD, PhD, Maddalena Graziosi, MD, PhD, Elena Biagini, MD, PhD, Costantina Catalano, MD, Ludovica Barile, MD, Fabrizio Drago, MD, Marianna Cicenia, MD, Anwar Baban, MD, PhD, Gemma Pelargonio, MD, PhD, Maria Lucia Narducci, MD, Federica Re, MD, Giovanni Peretto, MD, Elena Paiotti, MD, Carles Diez Lopez, MD, Iacopo Olivotto, MD, Fiorenzo Gaita, MD, Gianfranco Sinagra, MD, Giuseppe Novelli, MD, PhD

“…Objectives: The authors aimed to analyze the electrocardiogram (ECG) characteristics of ALVC, to correlate ECG with cardiac magnetic resonance and genetic data, and to evaluate its prognostic value. Methods: We reviewed data of 125 consecutive patients with ALVC (81.5% desmoplakin pathogenic/likely pathogenic variants). …”
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Cardiometabolic index as a predictor of gallstone risk: evidence from NHANES 2017–2020 by Huachao Zheng, Bo Wu, Caixiang Zhuang, Jiesheng Mao, Min li, Yuncheng Luo, Lidong Huang, Sisi Lin, Feiyang Zhao, Yiren Hu

“…Methods We analyzed data from 2,692 participants in the NHANES 2017–2020 dataset. …”
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