Associations between exercise and university students’ depression during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown: the mediating role of relative deprivation and subjective exercise expe... by Chao Chen, Jie Ma, Jinzhuang Song, Chuang Yan, Minghao Yan

“…Consequently, this context necessitates a critical re-examination of the exercise-depression relationship and clarification of its underlying mechanistic pathways. Methods Analysis of exercise-depression associations in two cross-sectional assessments during COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown was undertaken. …”
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Maternal and neonatal pregnancy outcomes in ankylosing spondylitis by O. A. Krichevskaya, Z. M. Gandaloeva, N. I. Klimenchenko, A. B. Dyomina, T. V. Dubinina

“…Objective: To evaluate maternal and neonatal pregnancy outcomes in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients.Subjects and methods. The prospective study included 36 pregnant women with AS (modified New York AS criteria, 1984), all participants were followed. …”
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Maternal and umbilical cord plasma purine concentrations after oral carbohydrate loading prior to elective Cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial by Katarzyna Kotfis, Dominika Jamioł-Milc, Arleta Wojciechowska, Aleksandra Szylińska, Arleta Drozd, Małgorzata Zimny, Barbara Dołęgowska, Sebastian Kwiatkowski, Violetta Dziedziejko, Krzysztof Safranow

“…Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of preoperative intake of oral carbohydrates versus standard preoperative fasting prior to elective cesarean delivery on plasma purine levels (hypoxanthine, xanthine, and uric acid) and beta-hydroxybutyrate (β-HB) in mother’s blood plasma and umbilical cord blood plasma. Methods Prospective randomized clinical trial, performed according to the Declaration of Helsinki, IRB approval (KB-0012/113/19, 13.05.2019). …”
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Total Hip Arthroplasty Among Superobese Patients: Proceed With Caution by Sagar Telang, MD, Ryan Palmer, MD, Brian C. Chung, MD, Jacob R. Ball, MD, Kurt Hong, MD PhD, Jay R. Lieberman, MD, Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD

“…Using a large modern cohort, this study seeks to quantify the risk of infection and surgical, medical, and thromboembolic complications among superobese THA patients. Methods: The Premier Healthcare Database was queried to identify all primary elective THA patients between 2016 and 2021. …”
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Comparison of the Blood–Brain Barrier Penetration Ability and Anti-Neuroinflammatory Activity of Chromones in Two Types of Agarwood by Mengyuan Yang, Yanan Yuan, Jingfan Wei, Yifei Pei, Yuanfei Niu, Yifan Zhao, Xiangying Kong, Zhijie Zhang

“…This study compared the similarities and differences in the chromone components of two types of agarwood. …”
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In-depth analysis of the risk factors for persistent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection and construction of predictive models: an exploratory research study by Jia Zhang, Weihua Zhu, Piping Jiang, Feng Ma, Yulin Li, Yuwei Cao, Jiaxin Li, Zhe Zhang, Xin Zhang, Wailong Zou, Jichao Chen

“…Abstract Background Persistent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection differs from long coronavirus disease (COVID-19) (acute symptoms ≥ 12 weeks post-clearance). …”
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Investigation of end-stage kidney disease risk prediction in an ethnically diverse cohort of people with type 2 diabetes: use of kidney failure risk equation by Stephen Thomas, Salma Ayis, Janaka Karalliedde, Anastasios Mangelis, Nikolaos Fountoulakis, Julian Collins, Aicha Goubar

“…The primary ESKD endpoint event was defined as estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <10 mL/min/1.73 m2 and secondary endpoint eGFR <15 mL/min/1.73 m2.Research design and methods We studied 7296 people (30% women, 41% African-Caribbean, 45% Caucasian) with T2DM and CKD (eGFR median (range) 48 (15–59) mL/min/1.73 m2) were included at two hospitals in London (median follow-up 10.2 years). …”
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Synergistic AI-resident approach achieves superior diagnostic accuracy in tertiary ophthalmic care for glaucoma and retinal disease by Dalia Camacho-García-Formentí, Gabriela Baylón-Vázquez, Karen Arriozola-Rodríguez, Enrique Avalos-Ramirez, Curt Hartleben-Matkin, Hugo Valdez-Flores, Damaris Hodelin-Fuentes, Alejandro Noriega

“…We present a Mexican AI-powered screening tool and evaluate it against first-year ophthalmology residents in a tertiary care setting in Mexico City.MethodsWe analyzed data from 435 adult patients undergoing their first ophthalmic evaluation using an AI-based platform and first-year ophthalmology residents. …”
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Evaluation of an integrated care program for thoracic surgery in Ontario, Canada: a historical cohort study by Nicholas Bakewell, Catherine Liang, Tsoleen Ayanian, Sanjana Sundaram, Kazuhiro Yasufuku, Meghan O’Neill, Kathy Kornas, Lori Diemert, Megan Samantha Lowe, Melissa Chang, Laura C. Rosella

“…We conducted an outcome evaluation of an IC program implemented within the Division of Thoracic Surgery of a large hospital network in Ontario, Canada. Methods Historical cohort design using data on patients who underwent thoracic surgery to compare outcomes of two IC groups (Pre-COVID IC: June 2019-February 2020; COVID IC: March 2020-September 2022), to a Historical non-IC group (June 2018-February 2019). …”
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Analysis of key factors and equity in influenza vaccination among Chinese adults-evidence from a large national cross-sectional survey by Bo Dong, Hengxuan Xu, Ning Tang, Menghan Jiang, Zhihao Lei, Zhihao Lei, Yue Han

“…Although previous studies in China have primarily focused on influenza vaccination among children, limited research has addressed the key determinants and equity issues concerning adult influenza vaccination.The purpose of this study was to investigate the key factors influencing influenza vaccination and its equity among Chinese adults.MethodsThe study uses data from the 2021 Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS) (N = 2695).Initially, differences in influenza vaccination among adults with various baseline characteristics were analyzed using the chi-square test. …”
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Three-dimensional assessment of maxillary arch changes in infants with bilateral cleft lip and palate using vacuum-formed nasoalveolar molding with active screw versus conventional... by Khadega Ali Al-Khateeb, Mai Hamdy Aboulfotouh, Fatma Abdelsayed, Wesam Mohamed, Mohamed Abd-El-Ghafour

“…Abstract Objectives This study aimed to compare the 3D changes of maxillary arches in infants with bilateral cleft lip and palate (BCLP) undergoing vacuum formed nasoalveolar molding appliance with active screw (VF-NAM) to those who received conventional Grayson (G-NAM). Methods A total of 24 BCLP infants were randomly allocated into, group 1 (n = 12) who received V-NAM and Group 2 (n = 12) underwent G-NAM appliances. …”
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Effects of light intensity and nitrogen supply on the dynamic characteristics of leaf SPAD value of rice canopy by He Junjun, Yang Jingping, Yang Hu, Zhao Xing, Ye Xinyi

“…And the feasibility of applying chlorophyll meter on nitrogen nutrition diagnosis was investigated.This article studied the methods to optimize nitrogen nutrition diagnosis of rice leaves under low-light stress condition with SPAD meter.Pot experiments were conducted to study the distributing characteristics of canopy SPAD and the distributional difference at tillering, booting and heading stages. …”
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4-D ERT monitoring of oil spill contamination dynamics and remediation planning in southern Nigeria by Stanley Uchechukwu Eze, Difference Odeyovwi Ogagarue, Juyeon Jeong, Myung Jin Nam, Omafume M. Orji, Williams N. Ofuyah

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Novel Classification of Peroneal Tendon Disease Reveals Cellular and Molecular Phenotypes of the Tenosvnovium by Julia Matthias MD, Michael A. David PhD, Sara E. Buckley DO, Daniel J. Ross MD, Nathaniel Zona BA, Michael A. Hewitt B.A., Joshua Metzl MD, Daniel K. Moon MD, MS, MBA, Courtney Grimsrud MD, Douglas J. Adams PhD, Michael Zuscik PhD, Kenneth Hunt MD

“…We aimed to develop a clinically meaningful classification system for PTD incorporating detailed analysis of molecular, cellular, and tissue changes of the tenosynovium surrounding the peroneal tendon. Methods: Patients undergoing surgery for PTD (IRB-approved) were classified using our 5-type classification system (Fig 1A). …”
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Assessing accuracy of BiliPredics algorithm in predicting individual bilirubin progression in neonates—results from a prospective multi-center study by Britta Steffens, Britta Steffens, Gilbert Koch, Gilbert Koch, Corinna Engel, Axel R. Franz, Marc Pfister, Marc Pfister, Marc Pfister, Sven Wellmann, Sven Wellmann

“…Goal of the prospective study was to assess accuracy of this algorithm in predicting individual bilirubin prior to hospital discharge in neonates.MethodsA prospective multi-center study was conducted in 2021 at the University Children's Hospitals in Tübingen and Regensburg, Germany. …”
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Exploring the role of negative expectations and emotions in primary dysmenorrhea: insights from a case-control study by Verena Thomann, Nadya Gomaa, Marina Stang, Susanne A. Funke, Karin Meissner

“…The CAR showed no significant differences between groups in the days before menstruation. …”
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Advancements in Hyaluronic Acid Effect in Alveolar Ridge Preservation: A Narrative Review by Paul Andrei Nistor, Andreea Cândea, Iulia Cristina Micu, Andrada Soancă, Carmen Silvia Caloian, Alina Bârdea, Alexandra Roman

“…Additionally, it evaluates HYA’s impact—alone or in combination with other products—on hard and soft tissue dimensional changes, early wound healing, and implant success rates. <b>Methods</b>: A comprehensive electronic literature search was conducted, and studies meeting the inclusion criteria were critically evaluated. …”
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Digital Health Intervention on Awareness of Vaccination Against Influenza Among Adults With Diabetes: Pragmatic Randomized Follow-Up Study by Yifat Fundoiano-Hershcovitz, Felix Lee, Catherine Stanger, Inbar Breuer Asher, David L Horwitz, Omar Manejwala, Jan Liska, David Kerr

“…Further research should focus on optimizing these interventions to achieve significant improvements in vaccination uptake and overall public health outcomes. …”
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QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES FOLLOWING ULTRASONIC DISSECTOR-ASSISTED VS. ELECTROCAUTERY DISSECTION IN MODIFIED RADICAL MASTECTOMY: PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL COHORT by Nazgul Dzhantemirova, Marat Mauletbaev, Asiya Kukanova, Aizhan Bekisheva, Abay Makishev

“…This study evaluates the impact of ALND using ULDs versus electrocautery on QoL in breast cancer patients. Methods: An observational study was conducted involving 73 female breast cancer patients (aged 18–80 years) undergoing modified radical mastectomy with ALND. …”
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Effect of group-based nutritional education combined with individual standard care for outpatients with type 2 diabetes: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial {1} by Aline Busanello, Vanessa Machado Menezes, Olivia Garbin Koller, Ândria Völz Andreia, Jussara Carnevale de Almeida

“…This study aims to evaluate the impact of group-based nutritional education, combined with individual standard care, compared to individual standard care alone, on health outcomes among patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Methods This study is a 12-month, parallel-group, randomized superiority controlled trial. …”
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