Impact of maternal overweight/obesity and high fasting plasma glucose on adverse perinatal outcomes in early gestational diabetes mellitus by Noriyuki Iwama, Maki Yokoyama, Hiroshi Yamashita, Kei Miyakoshi, Ichiro Yasuhi, Maki Kawasaki, Naoko Arata, Shiori Sato, Yuko Iimura, Waguri Masako, Haruna Kawaguchi, Naoki Masaoka, Yoshiyuki Nakajima, Yuji Hiramatsu, Takashi Sugiyama, DREAMBee Study Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Group

“…ABSTRACT Aim To elucidate risk factors associated with adverse perinatal outcomes in early‐gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Materials and Methods A dataset of 385 early‐GDM cases from a prospective cohort was analyzed. …”
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H and D ∕ H analysis in olivine and wadsleyite with a multi-analytical approach combining Raman spectroscopy and ion and nuclear probes by A. Gautier, N. Bolfan-Casanova, B. Moine, H. Bureau, H. Khodja, A. C. Withers, L. Piani

“…D-doped olivine reference materials were characterized by ERDA (which is a point beam technique with the advantage of being an absolute quantification method) to find their <span class="inline-formula"><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" id="M7" display="inline" overflow="scroll" dspmath="mathml"><mrow class="chem"><mi mathvariant="normal">D</mi><mo>/</mo><mi mathvariant="normal">H</mi></mrow></math><span><svg:svg xmlns:svg="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24pt" height="14pt" class="svg-formula" dspmath="mathimg" md5hash="1a8248039cc78c598c0e30bf487dec86"><svg:image xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="ejm-37-305-2025-ie00006.svg" width="24pt" height="14pt" src="ejm-37-305-2025-ie00006.png"/></svg:svg></span></span> ratio and used to determine the instrument mass fractionation of H isotopes with the ion probe. …”
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In Situ-Prepared Nanocomposite for Water Management in High-Temperature Reservoirs by Hui Yang, Jian Zhang, Zhiwei Wang, Shichao Li, Qiang Wei, Yunteng He, Luyao Li, Jiachang Zhao, Caihong Xu, Zongbo Zhang

“…The composite gel exhibits an exceptional gelation period of 72 h at 130 °C, surpassing conventional systems by more than 4.5 times in terms of duration. …”
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PARIS coronary thrombosis risk score combined with D-dimer to guide new oral anticoagulant antithrombotic therapy in patients with acute coronary syndrome after percutaneous corona... by Yan Chen, CE Zhang, Jingjing Xu, Ying Song, Jin-qing Yuan, Xueyan Zhao, Peizhi Wang, Sida Jia, Deshan Yuan

“…Using D-dimer and PARIS (Patterns of non-Adherence to Anti-Platelet Regimen in Stented Patients) coronary thrombosis risk score to identify ACS patients at high ischaemic risk, we aim to investigate whether 3-month low-dose rivaroxaban therapy on the basis of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) could result in reduced ischaemic events without increasing bleeding.Methods and analysis This study is a multicentre, prospective, open-label, randomised controlled trial involving 3944 ACS patients undergoing PCI from more than 40 tertiary hospitals in China (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05638867). …”
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Metabolic syndrome in pregnancy and risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes: A prospective cohort of nulliparous women. by Jessica A Grieger, Tina Bianco-Miotto, Luke E Grzeskowiak, Shalem Y Leemaqz, Lucilla Poston, Lesley M McCowan, Louise C Kenny, Jenny E Myers, James J Walker, Gus A Dekker, Claire T Roberts

“…The impact of maternal MetS on pregnancy outcomes, in nulliparous pregnant women, has not been investigated.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Low-risk, nulliparous women were recruited to the multi-centre, international prospective Screening for Pregnancy Endpoints (SCOPE) cohort between 11 November 2004 and 28 February 2011. …”
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Structure and properties of Li ferrite synthesized from Fe₂O₃–Li₂CO₃–Sm₂O₃ powders by E. N. Lysenko, V. A. Vlasov, Yu. S. Elkina, A. P. Surzhikov

“…The introduction of samarium oxide to low concentrations (up to 4.7 wt %) during ferrite synthesis leads to the formation of a two-phase composite structure during sintering, which mainly consists of an unsubstituted lithium ferrite phase having more regular polyhedral grains and a low content of the secondary perovskite-like phase. …”
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Screening for Atrial Fibrillation in Stroke Prevention: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Xueru Yang, Jun Huang, Ziqian Huang, Yumei Xue, Hai Deng, Xi Cao

“…This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the benefits and issues of AF screening among older adults. Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted and reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. …”
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Short-term effects of combined environmental factors on respiratory disease mortality in Qingdao city: A time-series investigation. by Xin Zhang, Zijian Xi, Min Yang, Xiuqin Zhang, Ruikai Wu, Shuang Li, Lu Pan, Yuan Fang, Peng Lv, Yan Ma, Haiping Duan, Bingling Wang, Kunzheng Lv

“…Results from the dual-pollutants model demonstrated that the effect of PM on the risk of RD mortality remained significant and slightly increased in magnitude. Moreover, composite pollutants exhibited a higher risk effect, reaching its peak after one week; however, there was a decrease in single-day cumulative effects as more pollutant types were included. …”
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The preventive effect of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors on atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter in patients with chronic kidney disease: a meta-analysis by Qian Yang, Chen Wang, Wenjing Wang, Yanhong Li, Yi Dang

“…The meta-analysis was performed to investigate whether SGLT2i can reduce the risk of AF/AFL in patients with CKD.MethodsPubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Clinical Trials.gov were searched up to December 2024. …”
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Socioeconomic factors and test preparation strategies are related to success on the USMLE Step 2 clinical knowledge (CK) exam: a single-institution study by Hila Ghersin, Michelle C. Gulfo, Bailey A. Frohlich, Scott M. Wilson, Ashley A. Berlot, Janice S. Zhang, Rohan Kankaria, Ashley Radparvar, Juan Lin, Michelle A. Blackmore, Amanda C. Raff

“…There was a strong positive correlation between Step 2 CK score and composite shelf scores (rho = 0.80, p < 0.01). Almost all participants used the UWorld question-bank to prepare for the exam (98.1%), and completion of more than 2500 unique questions was associated with better exam performance (256 vs. 252, p = 0.04). …”
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Soil properties under different land uses and slope gradients: Implications for sustainable land management in the Tach Karnuary watershed, Northwestern Ethiopia by Tenagne Ewunetu, Tenagne Ewunetu, Yihenew G. Selassie, Yihenew G. Selassie, Eyayu Molla, Habtamu Admase, Ashenafei Gezahegn, Ashenafei Gezahegn

“…Twenty-four composite soil samples were collected from 0 to 20 cm soil depth in triplicate across all land use and slope categories. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Feeling of Unsafety Scale—Arabic in general population adults by Sahar Obeid, Zeinab Bitar, Diana Malaeb, Fouad Sakr, Mariam Dabbous, Souheil Hallit, Souheil Hallit, Souheil Hallit, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Feten Fekih-Romdhane

“…The study aimed to translate the Feeling of Unsafety Scale into Arabic (FUSA) and evaluate its psychometric properties, including internal reliability, sex invariance, composite reliability, and correlation with a measure of intolerance of uncertainty.MethodsA total of 484 Arabic-speaking adults was recruited between March and April 2024. …”
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Analysis on High Temperature Corrosion of Water-Wall in a 440 t/h Boiler Under Low-NOx Combustion Mode by Yibin WANG, Sicong ZHANG, Houzhang TAN, Guohui LIN, Meng WANG, Xuchao LU, Hao YANG

“…While in the outer corroded layer, ZnS, PbS, GaS, Fe1-xS and Zn1.0Al1.04S2.13 were the major compositions of the mineral phases with minor elements of Ga, Se and Bi, but more significant enrichment of Zn and Ga elements were observed than that in the inner corroded layer. …”
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Assessment of mealtime behaviors in Chinese children with autism spectrum disorder by Lili Zhang, Yunjian Zhang, Zhongbi Peng, Yun Chen, Lan Zhang, Lidan Liang, Yi Wang, Hao Zhou

“…However, research on the dietary habits of Chinese children with autism remains limited.ObjectiveThis study primarily assesses the applicability of Brief Autism Mealtime Behavior Inventory (BAMBI) for Chinese children with autism, while further exploring the unique dietary behavior characteristics within this population.MethodsIn total, 103 children with autism aged 3–6 years and 331 typically developing preschoolers were recruited. …”
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In-stent restenosis of drug-eluting stents in patients with diabetes mellitus: Clinical presentation, angiographic features, and outcomes by Ganesh Paramasivam, Tom Devasia, Ashwal Jayaram, Abdul Razak U.K, M. Sudhakar Rao, Rajesh Vijayvergiya, Krishnananda Nayak

“…This study aimed to examine the presentation and outcomes of drug-eluting stent (DES) ISR in diabetics. Methods: This retrospective study included consecutive patients with clinical DES-ISR, who were hospitalized between January 2013 and December 2017 and who were grouped based on the presence or absence of DM. …”
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Short-Form Video Informed Consent Compared With Written Consent for Adolescents and Young Adults: Randomized Experiment by Aliyyat Afolabi, Elaine Cheung, Joanne Chen Lyu, Pamela M Ling

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a short-form (90-second) video consent compared with a standard written consent for a vaping cessation study for adolescents and young adults. MethodsWe conducted a web-based experiment with 435 adolescents and young adults (aged 13-24 years) recruited by a web-based survey research provider. …”
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Implication of Exclusive Breastfeeding in Early Childhood Dental Disorders: Large Cohort Evidence, US National Survey of Children Health by Laurens Holmes, Janille Williams, Neyha Thompson, Valescia John, Kerti Depeika, Benjamin Ogundele, Michael Enwere

“…We aimed to assess the nexus between exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months and oral health disorders, namely toothache, decayed teeth, or unfilled cavities in early childhood. <b>Materials and Methods: Design:</b> Cross-sectional epidemiologic design of nationally representative data collected via telephone surveys in the United States was utilized. …”
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Network meta-analysis of cadmium toxicity against Chlorella vulgaris and the role of growth stimulants and macronutrients by M. Iqhrammullah, S. Saudah, M. Monalisa, F. Fahrurrozi, S.A. Akbar, S.S. Lubis

“…Therefore, the main objective of this study is to assess the toxicity of cadmium on Chlorella vulgaris cells using network meta-analysis as a methodology.METHODS: A comprehensive search was conducted on Scopus, Scilit, Google Scholar, and Web of Science to identify relevant studies published from 1 January 1990 to 16 January 2024. …”
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Effects of tongue tamers and customized bonded spurs as an early treatment of anterior open bite: a randomized clinical study by Safa B. Alawy, Shaimaa S. EL-Desouky, Ibrahim A. Kabbash, Shimaa M. Hadwa

“…Aim This study aimed to evaluate the effects of prefabricated metal-bonded tongue tamers and customized bonded spurs in the early treatment of anterior open bite. Materials and methods A sample of seventy-five children aged 7–9 years were assigned into three groups in which anterior open bite was treated using tongue tamers (group-I), customized composite bonded spurs(group-II), and conventional fixed palatal cribs (group-III). …”
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Quantifying the association of Life’s Crucial 9 with cardiovascular diseases among elderly hypertensive patients managed in primary care settings by Lipei Zhao, Quanman Li, Mingze Ma, Yifei Feng, Saiyi Wang, Zhanlei Shen, Xinghong Guo, Yudong Miao, Jian Wu

“…The primary outcome was defined as a composite CVD (coronary heart disease and stroke). …”
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