Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate for Renin–Angiotensin–Aldosterone System Inhibitor Optimization in Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction: A Retrospective Analys... by Rhys Williams, William Ford, Alexander James, Kerys Thomas, Aaron Wong

“…Reduced rates of hospitalization for HF (HHF) were observed with 12 episodes per 100 patient-years recorded (reduced from 21) in addition to improvements in mean left ventricular ejection fraction (29–36%) and median N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (3458–2055 ng/L, 45% median reduction). Renal function (creatinine clearance increased from 48.4 to 49.3 ml/min) and systolic blood pressure (decreased from 124 to 122 mmHg) were similar following optimization, and no tolerability issues were identified. …”
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The Impact of Mechanisms of Action on Adherence and Outcomes in Self-Guided Digital Mental Health Interventions: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial With Mediation Analysis by Amit Baumel, Idan M Aderka

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Utilization of Transthoracic Echocardiography Is Associated with a Decreased 6-month Readmission Rate in Hospitalized Heart Failure: A Propensity Score-matched Analysis by Zhiqing Fu, Shan Li, Xiaoning Zhao, Qiang Wang

“…Echocardiography can be used to assess cardiac function and volume status. However, whether echocardiography can reduce the rehospitalization rate remains unclear. …”
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Effects of Nefopam on Postoperative Analgesia in Operating Room-Extubated Patients Undergoing Living Donor Liver Transplantation: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis by Min Suk Chae, Jin-Oh Jeong, Kyung Kwan Lee, Wonwoo Jeong, Young Wook Moon, Ji Young Min

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High strength self-compacting concrete as thin slabs: a car parking field study by José Tadeu Balbo, Andréia Posser Cargnin, Eric Ribeiro da Silva, Edvaldo Simões da Fonseca Junior, Lidiane de Oliveira Blank

“…The strength and stiffness results were indicative of the SCC's superior quality in terms of durability to fatigue. The stress analysis based on the measured parameters for the concrete slabs indicated the full possibility of using SCC, with economic advantages due to the significant reduction in design thickness, for automobile parking lots, resulting in very low stresses (under 20% of the flexural strength). …”
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Beclin-1 as a potential prognostic marker in correlation with E-cadherin in oral lichen planus and oral squamous cell carcinoma: an immunohistochemical analysis by Heba N. Shalash, Radwa R. Hussein, Fatma Seragel-Deen

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The Impact of Building Level of Detail Modelling Strategies: Insights into Building and Urban Energy Modelling by Daniel Bishop, Mahdi Mohkam, Baxter L. M. Williams, Wentao Wu, Larry Bellamy

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Experimental validation of cuproptosis-associated molecular signatures and their immunological implications in pulmonary tuberculosis by Xiaofang Liu, Xiaofang Liu, Qianqian Ma, Zhiming Li, Yong Xue, Jie Mi, Yuxi Li, Chunfeng Bai, Donglin Guo, Yinping Liu, Yan Liang, Jianqin Liang, Xueqiong Wu

“…These genes exhibited high expression levels in patients with PTB and EPTB, with marked reductions observed following treatment. Notable alterations in immune cell infiltration and immune function in PTB patients were closely related to these hub genes, suggesting activation of innate immune responses and suppression of adaptive immune function.ConclusionThe cuproptosis hub genes ASPHD2, GK, and GCH1 influence the pathogenesis of PTB, and possibly serve as novel diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets.…”
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An Analysis of Lighting Quality in University Buildings in District 6 of Tehran: Proposing Improvement Strategies Aligned with Relevant Requirements and Life Cycle Cost Assessment by Mohammad Kazemi, Aliyeh Kazemi

“…This approach encompasses a comprehensive literature review, architectural and electrical documentation analysis, direct observations, and comparative assessments. …”
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Comparative Effectiveness of Different Frequencies of Spinal Cord Stimulation for the Treatment of Patients with Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: Systematic Review and Network Meta-An... by Qin YY, Zhang CP, Tang SS, Wu JP, Zhu LX, Li YH, Xu F

“…Bayesian random-effects network meta-analysis assessed outcomes including pain reduction, functional capacity, and health-related quality of life.Results: This NMA (11 RCTs; n=2275) revealed efficacy variations among SCS modalities. …”
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Dynamic Response and Computational Modeling of Truss-Reinforced Phosphogypsum-Concrete Composite Slabs Subjected to Impact Loading: A Parametric Finite Element Analysis by Lirong Sha, Yan Han, Lijie Zhang

“…Through systematic adjustment of the drop hammer’s contact width (a) and vertical geometric height (h), a dimensionless control parameter—aspect ratio c = h/a (0.2 ≤ c ≤ 1.8)—was proposed. Nonlinear dynamic analysis revealed that the peak impact load demonstrates an inverse proportional functional decay relationship with increasing c, yielding an empirical predictive model. …”
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Evaluating the safety and efficacy of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei TISTR 2593 as a therapeutic probiotic for obesity prevention by Jaruwan Sitdhipol, Kanidta Niwasabutra, Neungnut Chaiyawan, Kamonsri Nuankham, Thanaphol Thanagornyothin, Somboon Tanasupawat, Wasaporn Preteseille Chanput, Pongsathon Phapugrangkul, Chaivarakun Chaipanya, Sukanya Phuengjayaem, Saranporn Poothong, Engkarat Kingkaew

“…Through whole-genome sequence analysis, the strain TISTR 2593 was identified as Lacticaseibacillus paracasei. …”
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Evaluation of the effect of DRG payment policy based on interrupted time series modeling: evidence from a tertiary hospital in Anhui Province by Guangju Mo, Erchang Zhu, Xinlei Fang, Jingbo Ma, Sijing Kong, Xuan Guo, Zheng Lu

“…Conclusions The findings show that the DRG reform has positively impacted hospital functioning, including quality, safety, efficiency and costs. …”
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A cerium nanocluster for effective alleviation of inflammatory bowel disease by scavenging RONS and regulating gut microbiome by Dan Yang, Rong Wang, Lei Zhao, Ye Xu, Yufeng Zhu, Jingyan Zhang, Zhiguo Zhou, Yun Sun, Shiping Yang, Hong Yang, Wu Wang

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TSPAN4+ fibroblasts coordinate metastatic niche assembly through migrasome-driven metabolic reprogramming and stromal-immune crosstalk in pancreatic adenocarcinoma by Qingwen Hu, Qingwen Hu, Jiali Chen, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Haiqing Chen, Haotian Lai, Lai Jiang, Xuancheng Zhou, Shengke Zhang, Jinbang Huang, Hao Chi, Bo Li, Xiaolin Zhong

“…Single-cell data were analyzed with Seurat and Monocle for dimensionality reduction and pseudotime trajectory analysis. Cell communication was assessed using CellCall and CellChat. …”
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A first principle investigation to explore the effect of Zr-site Ti doping on structural, electronic, optical, and mechanical properties of BaZrO3 by Apon Kumar Datta, M. Khalid Hossain, M. S. Revathy, M. Sudhakara Reddy, Abhayveer Singh, S. Radhika, Satish Choudhury, Ankur Singh Bisht, Abdullah M. S. Alhuthali, Magda H. Abdellattif, R. Balachandran, Rajesh Haldhar

“…After doping, all of the doped compounds undergo a phase transition from cubic to tetragonal once Ti is added to BaZrO3. Analysis of the computed structural properties reveals a slight reduction in lattice parameters accompanied by a decrease in cell volume. …”
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Genome-wide identification and characterization of soybean GH9 endo-1,4-β-glucanases by Weimin Zhan, Huijuan Huang, Zaipan Cai, Zhenwei Zhao, Xuefu Lin, Yize Peng, Zhicheng Dong, Di Qin, Di Qin, Li Jiang

“…Furthermore, we identified 13 distinct types of functional motifs, with light-responsive elements being predominant. …”
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Enhancing quality of life through physical exercise in a patient with triple lumbar disc herniation: A longitudinal case study by Kristina Randow de Almeida, Marko Kapeleti, Vuk Stevanović, Vladimir Mrdaković, Marija Macura

“…Initial and final assessments included the Pain Detect test, the Short Form Health Survey-36 on quality of life, Manual Muscle Testing (MMT), Functional Movement Screen (FMS), and body composition analysis. …”
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Clinical outcomes of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair in patients with acute mitral regurgitation complicated by cardiogenic shock: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ashraf Ahmed, Rafael Contreras, Anoop Gurram, Parsa Saberian, Rasha Kaddoura, Kayla Boyea, Yussif Issaka, Seyyed Mohammad Hashemi, Daniyal Ameen, Sara Nobakht, Ehsan Amini-Salehi, Sandeep Samethadka Nayak

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Evaluating the impacts of integrating health and social care systems on social care use among older adults with chronic diseases in China by Ruru Ping, PhD

“…Using panel data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (N = 5,259), I employed a difference-in-differences analysis to evaluate the effects of the integrated care initiative. …”
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