The diagnostic accuracy of a single CEA blood test in detecting colorectal cancer recurrence: Results from the FACS trial. by Bethany Shinkins, Brian D Nicholson, John Primrose, Rafael Perera, Timothy James, Sian Pugh, David Mant

“…The composite reference standard applied included CT-CAP imaging, clinical assessment and colonoscopy. …”
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Impact of remote social interaction during the COVID-19 pandemic on the cognitive and psychological status of older adults with and without cognitive impairment: A randomized contr... by Ana L Vives-Rodriguez, Anna Marin, Kylie A Schiloski, Gabor P Hajos, Adolfo Di Crosta, Irene Ceccato, Pasquale La Malva, Diana C Anderson, Naheer Lahdo, Kaleigh Donnelly, Jiali Dong, Sabrina Kasha, Colleen Rooney, Judith Dayaw, Gabrielle Marton, Audrey Wack, Vanessa Hanger, Renée DeCaro, Alberto Di Domenico, Katherine W Turk, Rocco Palumbo, Andrew E Budson

“…The primary outcome was a composite cognitive score change from baseline to week 4. …”
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Comparison of Approaches for Stroke Prophylaxis in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: Network Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials. by Navkaranbir S Bajaj, Rajat Kalra, Nirav Patel, Taimoor Hashim, Hemant Godara, Sameer Ather, Garima Arora, Tilak Pasala, Thomas T Whitfield, David C McGiffin, Mustafa I Ahmed, Steven G Lloyd, Nita A Limdi, Pankaj Arora

“…We collected data on ischemic stroke, major bleeding, and the composite primary safety endpoint as defined by various randomized controlled trials. …”
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Upper extremity function and quality of life in patients with breast cancer related lymphedema by Bojinović-Rodić Dragana, Popović-Petrović Svetlana, Tomić Sanja, Markez Stanislava, Živanić Dobrinka

“…The aim of this study was to estimate health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with breast-cancer-related lymphedema and its correlation with upper limb function and the size of edema. Methods. The cross-sectional study included 54 breast-cancer-related lymphedema patients. …”
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A Comprehensive Literature Review on Hydrogen Tanks: Storage, Safety, and Structural Integrity by Alfonso Magliano, Carlos Perez Carrera, Carmine Maria Pappalardo, Domenico Guida, Valentino Paolo Berardi

“…The key findings of this review work underline the need for improved materials, enhanced safety protocols, and robust infrastructure to support hydrogen adoption. More importantly, one of the fundamental results of the present review analysis is pinpointing the central role that composite materials will play during the transition toward hydrogen applications based on thin-walled industrial vessels. …”
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Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans Leaching of Silica-Sulfide Gold Ores from May-Hibey Deposits, Tigray, Ethiopia by Goitom Gebreyohannes Berhe, Desta Berhe Sbhatu, Samuel Estifanos Gebre, Kiros Hagos Abay, Genet Gebryohannes Mhretu, Gebrekidan Mebrahtu Tesfamariam, Samuel Alemayehu Lapiso, Mulugeta Sisay Cheru, Afewerk Gebre Meressa

“…The compositional and elemental analyses of the beneficiated ore were analyzed using XRD and EDXRF spectroscopy. …”
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Health-promoting behaviors in older adulthood and intrinsic capacity 10 years later: the HUNT study by Aslaug Angelsen, Sigrid Nakrem, Ekaterina Zotcheva, Bjørn Heine Strand, Linn Beate Strand

“…Abstract Background With the global population growing older, there is a need for more knowledge of how to improve and/or maintain functional capacities to promote healthy ageing. …”
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Early intensive therapy for preventing neurological deterioration in branch atheromatous disease by Yen-Chu Huang, Hsu-Huei Weng, Yuan-Hsiung Tsai, Leng-Chieh Lin, Jiann-Der Lee, Jen-Tsung Yang, Yi-Ting Pan

“…Good outcomes at 90 days (modified Rankin Scale ⩽2) were more common with intensive therapy (73.6% vs 57.2%; aRR, 1.27; 95% CI, 1.09–1.48; p  = 0.002). …”
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Exploring injury profiles in professional football: evidence from a five-year study and the role of the functional movement screen by Ahmet Bayrak

“…Additionally, these insights can assist technical staff in managing training absences and planning player availability more effectively.…”
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Influence of deep marginal elevation on the marginal adaptation and fracture resistance of zirconia endocrowns constructed on endodontically treated premolar teeth: in vitro study by Sara Tamimi, Huda I. Mostafa, Menna S. Ali, Hayam M. Tawfik

“…Deep marginal elevation (DME) was performed using composite resin. All endocrowns were fabricated from translucent multi-layered zirconia ceramic. …”
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Are the poorest poor being left behind? Estimating global inequalities in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health by Aluísio J D Barros, Cesar G Victora, Fernando C Wehrmeister, Luis Paulo Vidaletti, Leonardo Zanini Ferreira, Ahmad Reza Hosseinpoor

“…We present a comprehensive analysis of wealth inequalities for the composite coverage index (CCI) using national health surveys carried out since 2010, using wealth deciles and absolute income estimates as stratification variables, and show how these new approaches expand on traditional equity analyses.Methods 83 low-income and middle-income countries were studied. …”
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Psychometric properties of the perceived stress scale (PSS‐10) among pregnant women in China by ZiYang Zhang, Qingzhi Wang, Qingzhi Wang

“…Criterion-related validity was established by correlating PSS-10 scores with CMHS scores, thereby assessing the scale’s convergent and discriminant validity.ResultsThe result demonstrated PSS-10 had robust internal consistency, with Cronbach’s α coefficients and McDonald’s omega (Composite reliability) were more than 0.70 for the scale and its constituent sub-factors. …”
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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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Creation of a collection fund and study of cultivars of daylilies in the M. M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine by T. O. Shcherbakova

“…Gryshko National Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NBG), selection of assortment for decorative horticulture and landscaping. Methods. Cultivars from the NBG daylily collection were studied. …”
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The Biological Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs and the Risk of Cardiovascular Events: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Suiyuan Hu, Chu Lin, Xiaoling Cai, Xingyun Zhu, Fang Lv, Lin Nie, Linong Ji

“…To assess the association between the use of biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) and the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with systemic inflammatory conditions. Methods. Eligible cohort studies or randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from inception to January 2021 were included. …”
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Predictors and development patterns of approximal caries: a retrospective cross-sectional radiographic assessment by Fatma Yilmaz

“…It was found that D3 caries were the least frequently observed in carious-intact category while E1 and E2 caries were found more frequent in carious-carious category (p < 0.001). …”
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CLINICAL AND PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF HYPONATREMIA IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEART FAILURE by N. T. Vatutin, A. N. Shevelyok, A. N. Zagoruiko

“…The aim: to assess the short-term prognostic value of different types of hyponatremia in patients hospitalized for acute decompensated chronic heart failure. Material and methods. A prospective study included 396 patients hospitalized for acute decompensated chronic heart failure. …”
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MiR-145 encapsulated small extracellular vesicles inhibit colorectal cancer progression by downregulating fascin actin-bundling protein 1 expression by Yanxia Chen, Meijuan He, Lei Cui, Jianguo Zhang, Hanpeng Huang, Zhimin Tao

“…Abstract Background Drug degradation poses a significant challenge in the pursuit of effective gene therapies for cancers. Methods Here we have developed a bioactive nanosized composite that utilizes human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hucMSCs) derived small extracellular vesicles (sEVs), to carry tumor suppressor miR-145 alongside erbium-doped rare earth nanoparticles (ErNPs). …”
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Correlation between hs-CRP-triglyceride glucose index and NAFLD and liver fibrosis by Yuhui Zhou, Hao Lin, Xiaochun Weng, Huifang Dai, Jing Xu

“…This study aims to examine the correlation between CTI and NAFLD/liver fibrosis in American adults. Methods This is a cross-sectional study utilizing data from NHANES during the period from 2017 to 2020. …”
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Physical fitness and incident mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review by Matteo Bergmann, Yonas Endale Geda, Klaus Boes, Alexander Woll, Janina Krell-Roesch

“…Five studies reported associations between higher global/ composite fitness scores and decreased risk of incident MCI. …”
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