A Network Meta-analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Targeted Drug Combinations in the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension by Rui Wang, Meng Wei, Jie Wang, Xiang Huang, Qianzhi Yan, Shichao Wang, Yun Wu

“…Objective:. This network meta-analysis aims to compare the efficacy and safety of different targeted drug combination treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). …”
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Surgical Outcomes Following Instrumented Fusion in Low-Grade Spondylolisthesis: A 26-Month Retrospective Analysis by Hindalahally Krishnegowda Karthik, Tushar V Ubale, Mahesh B Shinde, Mihir R Patel, Atharva Sharma, Kshitij Sarwey, Vinod Bhuktar, Sanket Jethliya, Naman Khurana, Tej Bopardikar, Vedita Bapat, Manni Dwivedi

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Post-covid-19 conditions in adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of health outcomes in controlled studies by Christa Scheidt-Nave, Maria-Inti Metzendorf, Luis Ignacio Garegnani, Juan Victor Ariel Franco, Katharina Heldt, Rebekka Mumm

“…Evidence from ten studies, which could not be pooled in a meta-analysis, indicated that an increased rate of functional impairment associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. …”
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Effect of Ultrasound Time on Structural and Gelling Properties of Pea, Lupin, and Rice Proteins by Natalia Riquelme, Paulo Díaz-Calderón, Alejandro Luarte, Carla Arancibia

“…In addition, microstructure analysis showed an ~80% reduction in aggregate size for these proteins, while rice protein exhibited minimal changes. …”
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Techno-economic analysis and process simulation of alkoxylated surfactant production in a circular carbon economy framework by Oliver J. Fisher, Jhuma Sadhukhan, Thorin Daniel, Jin Xuan

“…This study introduces a novel techno-economic analysis (TEA) of producing alcohol ethoxylate (AE7), a valuable surfactant, from industrial flue gas. …”
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Effect of surface dielectric barrier discharge plasma on the physicochemical properties of soy protein isolate-chia seed gum complex by Soheila Ahmadian, Farshad Sohbatzadeh, Fatemeh Jamshidi Alashti, Reza Esmaeilzadeh Kenari

“…The aim of this study was to modify the soy protein isolate-chia seed gum (SPI-CSG) complex using surface dielectric barrier discharge plasma at different exposure times (2, 4, and 6 min) to improve its techno-functional potential. The present active species in the plasma were determined using optical emission spectroscopy. …”
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Impact of pediatric tracheostomy on family caregivers’ burden and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Win Thu Aung, Natasha Yixuan Ong, Shina Qing Chun Yeo, Nur Syahindah Binti Juhari, Gwyneth Kong, Nicole-Ann Lim, Zubair Amin, Zubair Amin, Yvonne Peng Mei Ng, Yvonne Peng Mei Ng

“…Seven studies (469 caregivers) using Pediatric Quality of Life Family Integrated Module underwent meta-analysis. The pooled mean total family impact score, parental health-related QOL, family functioning score were 70.29 [95% CI, 61.20–79.37], 69.27 [95% CI, 60.88–77.67], and 72.96 [95% CI, 65.92–80.00] respectively. …”
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Common antimicrobials disrupt early zebrafish development through immune-cardiac signaling by Yueyue Liu, Chen Wang, Zhiyou Fu, Yingchen Bai, Guomao Zheng, Fengchang Wu

“…Further validation via protein-protein interaction network analysis and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction confirms that altered expression of key hub genes in these pathways impacts bone and heart development, as well as immune system function, potentially driving developmental toxicity. …”
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Turning waste into health: Nut oil press cakes as a sustainable and gluten-free alternative to wheat bread by Elena Martínez, José Emilio Pardo, Adrián Rabadán, Manuel Álvarez-Ortí

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Transcriptome Remodeling and Adaptive Preservation of Muscle Protein Content in Hibernating Black Bears by Vadim B. Fedorov, Arthur Garreau, Øivind Tøien, Brian M. Barnes, Anna V. Goropashnaya

“…In contrast, coordinated transcriptional reduction was detected for genes involved in the catabolism of branched chain amino acid (BCAA) suggesting preservation of BCAA. …”
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Effects of M-DEPTH model of depression care on maternal depression, functioning, and HIV care adherence, and infant developmental over eighteen months post-partum: results from a c... by Glenn J. Wagner, Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar, Violet Gwokyalya, Laura J. Faherty, Jolly Beyeza-Kashesya, Juliet Nakku, Linda Kisaakye Nabitaka, Dickens Akena, Janet Nakigudde, Victoria Ngo, Ryan McBain, Hafsa Lukwata, Leticia Kyohangirwe, Barbara Mukasa, Rhoda K. Wanyenze

“…Mixed-effects longitudinal regression analysis showed (1) strong effects of the intervention on maternal depression at each post-partum follow-up assessment; and (2) moderate effects of the intervention and reduced depression on maternal functioning (self-care and infant care, in particular). …”
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Physicochemical fermentation characteristics and changes in antioxidant activity of mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) during fermentation with lactic acid bacteria: Application and sele... by Su Hwan Kim, Jun Seo Jang, Eun Hye Kim, Won Hee Lee, Yeong Hee Yu, Hyun Jin Kim, Chang Ki Huh

“…The lowest level of reduction in crude fat content was observed in the YC-380 fermentation. …”
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Recent advances in metal oxide-biochar composites for water and soil remediation: A review by Hermann Tamaguelon Dzoujo, Victor Odhiambo Shikuku, Sylvain Tome, Aurelle Clandy Ntinkam Simo, Emily C. Ng'eno, Zachary M. Getenga, Marie Annie Etoh, David Daniel Joh Dina

“…Remediation mechanisms for various adsorbates in aqueous media and soils generally include electrostatic attraction, oxidation/reduction, complexation and precipitation. Life cycle assessment (LCA), pilot-scale, cost analysis, potential environmental risks, and machine learning modelling studies are found to be lacking for metal-biochar composites and provide areas for future research.…”
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Kefir Probiotic-Enriched Non-Alcoholic Beers: Microbial, Genetic, and Sensory-Chemical Assessment by Alessandra Souza Marques do Nascimento, Raquel Nunes Almeida da Silva, Pedro Paulo Lordelo Guimarães Tavares, Adriana Silva Borges, Marina Passos Soares Cardoso, Ana Katerine de Carvalho Lima Lobato, Rogéria Comastri de Castro Almeida, Karina Teixeira Magalhães-Guedes

“…Probiotic microorganisms from sugary kefir were incorporated into Brazilian non-alcoholic beers to enhance their functional and nutritional properties through aerobic static fermentation over 24 h. …”
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Quantitative Alterations in Short-Chain Fatty Acids in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Laura Chulenbayeva, Zharkyn Jarmukhanov, Karlygash Kaliyekova, Samat Kozhakhmetov, Almagul Kushugulova

“…Conclusions: In conclusion, this meta-analysis demonstrates a significant reduction in fecal SCFA levels in patients with IBD, particularly during active phases of the disease and most markedly in CD.…”
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Dynamic Performance Modeling Analysis and Bench Testing of Electric Cylinder Steering System of Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit by Lei XIAO, Jing PENG, Peiyao ZHANG, Sheng ZHANG, Zhenbao LI, Xiaocong LIU, Wanlu JIANG, Kai LIU

“…The autonomous rail rapid transit (ART) is powered by electric power but uses a hydraulic system to achieve steering function. If the electric drive electric cylinder can be used to realize the steering function, it will effectively save the installation space of the steering system, and can avoid the loss of energy in the conversion process, and achieve the purpose of energy saving and emission reduction. …”
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Effects of Biofertilizer on Yield and Quality of Crops and Properties of Soil Under Field Conditions in China: A Meta-Analysis by Baolei Pei, Ting Liu, Ziyan Xue, Jian Cao, Yunpeng Zhang, Mulan Yu, Engang Liu, Jincheng Xing, Feibing Wang, Xuqin Ren, Zhenhua Zhang

“…In this study, a meta-analysis encompassing 1818 comparisons from 107 studies was conducted to quantify their systematic effects in field conditions in China. …”
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Ivacaftor–tezacaftor–elexacaftor, tezacaftor–ivacaftor and lumacaftor–ivacaftor for treating cystic fibrosis: a systematic review and economic evaluation by Steven J Edwards, Benjamin G Farrar, Kate Ennis, Nicole Downes, Victoria Wakefield, Isaac Mackenzie, Archie Walters, Tracey Jhita

“…Conclusions Elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor is associated with large and clinically meaningful acute improvements in lung function and weight-for-age z-score in people with CF, and results in a reduction in the frequency of pulmonary exacerbations. …”
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The effect of adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation to exercise therapy on patellofemoral pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Jiawei Zheng, Zixuan Wei, Huiwu Zuo, Kunpeng Wang, Xikai Lin, Jian Chen

“…<h4>Result</h4>Nine randomized controlled trials, encompassing 337 participants (171 intervention, 166 control), were included in the analysis. The meta-analysis findings indicated that compared to exercise therapy alone, NMES combined with exercise therapy significantly reduces pain intensity (MD: -0.37; 95% CI: -0.64 to -0.10; P = 0.007), notable improvements in knee function (MD: 4.76; 95% CI: 2.08 to 6.84; P = 0.0002), and significantly increased quadriceps muscle strength (SMD: 0.55; 95% CI: 0.24 to 0.87; P = 0.0006). …”
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Preventive home visits for mortality, morbidity, and institutionalization in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Evan Mayo-Wilson, Sean Grant, Jennifer Burton, Amanda Parsons, Kristen Underhill, Paul Montgomery

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