Utility of serum cytokine testing to differentiate complicated common variable immunodeficiency in resource limited settings by Aditi Jogdand, BS, Karen M. Gilbert, PhD, Joseph S. Hong, BS, Andrew J. Pak, BS, Katherine Liu, BA, Uhuru Kamau, MS, Neha V. Khairnar, MS, MBA, Henry C. Ssemaganda, MD, MS, Daniel DiGiacomo, MD, MPH, Sara Barmettler, MD, MPH, Mei-Sing Ong, PhD, Jocelyn R. Farmer, MD, PhD

“…Results: In IEI and CVID, higher sIL-2R and IL-10 levels correlated with more AI complications per patient and more severe T-cell immunophenotypes. …”
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Development and psychometric validation of the Italian version of the Wender-Reimherr Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Scale (WRAADDS) by Giulio Emilio Brancati, Lisa Ventura, Alessandro Froli, Samuele Gemignani, Thomas E. Gift, Barrie K. Marchant, Giulio Perugi

“…It assesses both observable behavior and subjective experiences and is tailored to address clinical features more directly relevant to adults with the disorder. …”
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Novel Resolvin D1-Loaded Biologics as an Advanced Approach for Inflammation Control and Tissue Regeneration: Preparation and Characterization by Zhe Xing, Jingwen Liang, Yang Sun, Jing Dai, Jiazheng Cai, Masahito Fujio, Yiwen Xu, Xiaoli An, Ying Xue

“…The urinary bladder matrix (UBM) and small intestinal submucosa (SIS) composite are commonly used extracellular matrix (ECM) materials. …”
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The impact of dental varnishes on the immediate surface microhardness and roughness of restorative dental materials: An in vitro study by Lovrić Jovana, Marković Milisav, Bulajić Marko, Zeljković Saša, Ilić Jana, Dolić Olivera

“…The application of fluoride or CPP-ACP varnish in-creased the microhardness of the MHCOMP and RM GIC but reduced the microhardness of HVGIC. The roughness was more pronounced with the composite material, as well as with the RM GIC. …”
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Using nuclear magnetic resonance to assist in calculating the structure of Fischer-Tropsch lubricant by Hu Li, Tengfei Jiang, Yushan Jiang, Xuemei Liang, Xingyu Su, Liangcheng An, Nana Fan, Likun Yang, Linhua Song

“…However, the lack of identifiable characteristic functional groups in their pure hydrocarbon compositions makes it difficult to accurately analyze their compositions using existing methods. …”
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Structural integrity of extracted teeth restored using three different post-and-core systems: An in vitro comparative study by Lamyia Anweigi, Rawan Noah, Lujain Alessa, Ebtissam Al-Madi, Alhanoof Aldegheishem

“…Aim: The objective of the study was to assess the in vitro fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth restored using different post-and-core materials. Materials and methods: Extracted human mandibular premolars (n = 36) were extracted teeth and equally distributed into four (4) treatment groups: cast metal post-and-core, milled zirconia post-and-core, pre-fabricated post with composite resin core and control group. …”
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Inpatient vaginal dinoprostone vs outpatient balloon catheters for cervical ripening in induction of labor: An individual participant data meta‐analysis of randomized controlled tr... by Fei Chan, Malitha Patabendige, Michelle R. Wise, John M. D. Thompson, Lynn Sadler, Michael Beckmann, Amanda Henry, Madeleine N. Jones, Ben W. Mol, Wentao Li

“…Women with live singleton pregnancies at 34 or more weeks of gestation were eligible. The authors of eligible trials were invited to share their de‐identified data. …”
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Dietary Variability Among Mountain Gorilla Groups Across Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda by H. Ihimbazwe, J. D. Tuyizere, L. Kayitete, D. Abavandimwe, A. K. Kamanzi Shimwa, M. L. Power, C. C. Grueter, M. Flint, J. D. Nsanzineza, A. Jonas, G. Kwibuka, D. Ishimwe, F. Ndagijimana, J. D. Hakizimana, P. Uwingeli, S. C. McFarlin, M. M. Robbins, T. S. Stoinski, W. Eckardt

“…ABSTRACT Gaining a more complete understanding of a species' dietary variability is crucial to properly discern distribution, population growth trends, and conservation actions. …”
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Bedaquiline, pretomanid, linezolid, and moxifloxacin (BPaLM) for multidrug- or rifampin-resistant tuberculosis: a systematic review by Denise Rossato Silva, Flávia Fonseca Fernandes, Juliana Carvalho Ferreira, Wanderley Bernando, Margareth Maria Pretti Dalcolmo, Fernanda Dockhorn Costa Johansen, Fernanda Carvalho de Queiroz Mello

“…Conclusions: This systematic review of the use of BPaLM in patients with MDR/RR-TB, although it included only one study, showed that BPaLM is more effective than is the standard of care and has a better safety profile. …”
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Long-term prognostic impact of the left anterior descending coronary artery as the STEMI-related culprit vessel: subanalysis of the EXAMINATION-EXTEND trial by Pablo Vidal-Calés, Kamil Bujak, Riccardo Rinaldi, Anthony Salazar-Rodríguez, Luis Ortega-Paz, Josep Gómez-Lara, Víctor Jiménez-Díaz, Marcelo Jiménez, Pilar Jiménez-Quevedo, Roberto Diletti, Pascual Bordes, Gianluca Campo, Antonio Silvestro, Jaume Maristany, Xacobe Flores, Antonio De Miguel-Castro, Andrés Íñiguez, Alfonso Ielasi, Maurizio Tespili, Mattie Lenzen, Nieves Gonzalo, Matteo Tebaldi, Simone Biscaglia, Rafael Romaguera, Joan Antoni Gómez-Hospital, Patrick W. Serruys, Manel Sabaté, Salvatore Brugaletta

“…The LAD-STEMI group had more smokers, advanced Killip class and worse left ventricular ejection fraction. …”
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Universal health care delivery mitigates socioeconomic-related risk for adverse outcomes in hospitalised patients: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. by Fahimeh Faqihi, Rita Perri, Jimmy Chien, Jin-Gun Cho, Stephen Milne, Shopna Bag, Nicole Gilroy, John R Wheatley, Kristina Kairaitis

“…The composite outcome occurred in 11.5%, with an in-hospital mortality of 3.8%. …”
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Prognostic value of global longitudinal strain in patients with preserved left ventricular systolic function: A cardiac magnetic resonance real-world study by Preeyaporn Janwetchasil, Ahthit Yindeengam, Rungroj Krittayaphong

“…ABSTRACT: Background: Myocardial strain is a more sensitive parameter for cardiac function evaluation than left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). …”
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Diagnostic criteria for acute kidney injury based upon serum creatinine reference change in the diagnosis of acute kidney injury and prediction of progression of chronic kidney dis... by Hua Rui-xue, Zou Lu-xi, Wu Yu, Wang Tao, Sun Ling

“…More ACKI patients were detected by cROCK than KDIGO criteria （68.1% <italic>vs</italic> 59.7%， <italic>P</italic>=0.001）. …”
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Impact assessment of the performance of rural household’s heads on their perceptions toward environmental sustainability in Baghmalek County by ُSeyedeh Kowsar Mousapour, Amir Naeimi

“…As a result, as villagers' skills lead to higher levels of positive environmental performance,  will perform more environmentally friendly behaviors that can help promote environmental sustainabilityMaterials and Methods: The present study is quantitative  in terms of its nature and objectives, a descriptive survey in terms of data collection, and a correlation study in terms of analyzing the data.Statistical population of the study was rural households heads in central region of Baghmalek township located at Khuzestan Province (N=3005). …”
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Association of Dietary Antioxidant Potential with Sarcopenia in Hypertension by Yufan Wang, Li Liu, Shandi Yang, Bingquan Xiong, Xumin Xin

“…However, little attention has been paid to the association between the dietary composite antioxidant intake and sarcopenia in hypertension. …”
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In-vessel co-composting of yard waste and food waste: an approach for sustainable waste management in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia by Amirhossein Malakahmad, Natasha Binti Idrus, Motasem S. Abualqumboz, Sara Yavari, Shamsul Rahman M. Kutty

“…The compositions were 70%YW + 30%FW, 80%YW + 20%FW, 90%YW + 10%FW and 100%YW. …”
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Pubertal timing: A life course pathway linking early life risk to adulthood cardiometabolic health. by Maria E Bleil, Bradley M Appelhans, Steven E Gregorich, Robert A Hiatt, Glenn I Roisman, Cathryn Booth-LaForce

“…These findings have important implications for novel opportunities for increased surveillance and potential intervention focusing on pubertal development as a target to improve health more broadly.…”
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Factors influencing the self-management ability among older adults experiencing intrinsic capacity decline: a cross-sectional study by Qingcai Liu, Xiaoyang Li, Mingyue Hu, Yinan Zhao, Shuang Wu, Hui Feng

“…There were significant associations between age, perceived social support, and intrinsic ability composite score with self-management abilities (Age: β = −0.263; p &lt; 0.001; social support: β = 0.291; p &lt; 0.001; intrinsic capacity composite score: β = 0.179; p &lt; 0.001). …”
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Enhanced external counterpulsation in the management of patients with ischemic heart failure: long-term impact on clinical outcomes by A. S. Lishuta, E. V. Privalova, Yu. N. Belenkov

“…The odds ratio for primary and composite endpoint in group 1 was 0,207 (95% confidence interval: 0,090-0,475; p&lt;0,001) and 0,032 (95% confidence interval 0,002-0,553; p=0,018).Conclusion. …”
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Superior cardiovascular protection with GLP-1 RAs over SGLT2 inhibitors in DM and HFpEF: A propensity score matching study. by Allen Cheng-Wei Li, Yang-Chi Lin, Jing-Yang Huang, Lung-Ching Chen, Su-Kiat Chua

“…Outcomes assessed over three years were a composite of all-cause mortality and progression to systolic heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, or stroke.…”
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