Impact of Glycemic Control, Biochemical Parameters, and Diabetes Duration on Xerostomia in Diabetic Patients by Nizam Ul Afreen, Anita Haroon, Saima Rehman, Naheed Akhtar, Samina Mohyuddin, Syed Zaryab Ahmed

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UAV-enabled evaluation of forestry plantations: A comprehensive assessment of laser scanning and photogrammetric approaches by Robin J.L. Hartley, Sadeepa Jayathunga, Joane S. Elleouet, Benjamin S.C. Steer, Michael S. Watt

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Analysis of influencing factors and equity in health education for mobile populations based on random forest model: evidence from the China migrants dynamic survey by Meng Han Jiang, Shan Yan Lei, Fang Yang

“…The relative importance of influencing factors was then assessed using a random forest model, followed by key factor identification through LASSO regression. …”
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Effect of External Teat Sealant on the Prevention of Intramammary Infection for Milking Cows: A Randomized Cross-Over Design Study by Yasunori Shinozuka, Takuya Kanda, Keiichi Hisaeda, Akira Goto, Yoichi Inoue, Naoki Yamamoto

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Effectiveness of an mHealth Application for Physical Activity Promotion Among Thai Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Nanthawan Pomkai MA, Danusorn Potharin MA, Dyah Anantalia Widyastari PhD, Piyakrita Kaewpikul PhD, Nattaporn Nilwatta MA, Vanapol Chamsukhee MEng, Aunyarat Khanawapee MPH, Chutima Yousomboon MBA, Piyawat Katewongsa PhD

“…The sample consisted of 91 individuals (46 experimental and 45 control groups) aged 45 years or older, and had internet access. …”
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Wood Species Identification Based on Gray Level Co-Occurrence Matrix (GLCM) Features on Macroscopic Images by Muhammad Ghiffaari Ilham Ramadhan, Bambang Sugiarto, Okta Dwi Mulya, Defti Septian Chairulsyah, Adyanto Syahrizal, Gunawan Gunawan, Riffa Haviani Laluma, Rini Nuraini Sukmana, Teguh Wiharko

“…For the classifier, the Random Forest algorithm is proposed for the identification of the machine learning model. …”
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Circulating citrate as a mediator in the relationship between HMGCR inhibitors and chronic hepatitis B: a Mendelian randomization study by Lili Zhang, Yuming Li, Ying Li

“…In this study, to explore the potential mechanism of HMGCR inhibitors in treating Chronic hepatitis B (CHB), two-sample and two-step Mendelian randomization (MR) were used to investigate the causal relationship between HMGCR inhibitors and the mediating role of circulating metabolites. …”
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Causal relationship and shared genetic pathways between diabetic kidney disease and cognitive impairment: a Mendelian randomization study by Ke Yu, Yanqing Chi, Qian Wang, Yongzhe Chen, Ning Han, Ying Li

“…We aimed to investigate this causality and elucidate underlying genetic mechanisms.Methods Bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) was performed using summary statistics from four DKD genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and a large-scale cognitive function GWAS. …”
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Exploring potential causal relationships between gut microbiota, inflammatory factors, and postpartum depression: a Mendelian randomization analysis by Hui Li, Hongyan Meng, Chunxiao Dang, Pengfei Liu, Jinxing Liu, Xiao Yu, Zhonglin Wang, Lilv, Xiaohui Sui

“…Methods Two-step and two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses, primarily employing the inverse variance weighted (IVW) method, were conducted to evaluate the causal relationship between GM, IFs, and PPD, and to assess potential mediating effects. …”
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The Efficacy of Paraprobiotic, Probiotic, and Mineral Supplementation on the Eradication Rate of Helicobacter pylori in Patients with Dyspepsia: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Marjan Mokhtare, Mohammad Ebrahimian, Abolfazl Namazi, Amir M. Sadeghian, Hani Talaee, Mohsen Masoodi

“…Further trials with larger sample sizes should be thought out. This trial is registered with IRCT20141201020178N10.…”
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Genetically proxied glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor perturbation and risk of mood disorders: a Mendelian randomization study by Yaejin Jeon, Ju Han Kim

“…This study aimed to assess the effect of GLP1R perturbation on mood disorders based on protein and biomarker levels using Mendelian randomization (MR) approach. Methods We conducted two-sample MR using summary statistics for GLP1R plasma levels (n = 3,301) from the INTERVAL study, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels (n = 128,610) from the Meta-Analyses of Glucose and Insulin-related traits Consortium, and bipolar disorder (BD: 371 cases/360,823 controls) and major depressive disorder (MDD: 776 cases/360,418 controls) incidences from the UK Biobank. …”
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Causal Relationships Between Environmental Exposures, Iron Metabolism, Hematuria Markers, and Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Investigation Using Mendelian Randomization by Chao Wang, Wenqing Xie, Chenggong Wang, Yong Zhu, Da Zhong

“…<b>Methods:</b> This study utilized large-scale genome-wide association studies (GWASs) from European ethnic backgrounds and employed bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) to investigate the relationships between air pollution, smoking, and RA. …”
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Mitochondrial fission genes MTFP1/MTFP2 as predictive biomarkers in prostate cancer: a mendelian randomization study by Xuejun Huangfu, Zhiqiang Fan, Jia Zheng, Jiabei Xie

“…MCC was prioritized due to its robustness in identifying fully connected subgraphs. Mendelian Randomization (MR) analysis was performed using the TwoSampleMR package to assess the causal relationships between identified hub genes and prostate cancer. …”
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Mendelian randomization and transcriptomic analysis reveal a positive cause-and-effect relationship between Alzheimer's disease and colorectal cancer by Wei Du, Xueming Xia, Qiheng Gou, Yan Qiu

“…Method: The study used a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) approach to investigate the causal effect of AD on CRC. …”
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The Casual Associations Between Brain Functional Networks and Fibromyalgia: A Large-Scale Genetic Correlation and Mendelian Randomization Study by Yiqun Hu, Guang Yang, Zhenhan Deng, Shengwu Yang, Yusheng Li, Wenfeng Xiao, Bangbao Lu, Xiongbai Zhu

“…While the central mechanisms of fibromyalgia have gained attention, the causal effects between brain networks and fibromyalgia remain unclear. Two-sample Mendelian randomization and Linkage Disequilibrium Score Regression were performed to investigate the relationship between 191 rsfMRI traits and 8 fibromyalgia-related traits. …”
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Efficacy and safety of visnadine in the treatment of symptoms of sexual dysfunction in heterosexual women: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials by Brenda Caira-Chuquineyra, Daniel Fernandez-Guzmán, Humberto Garayar-Peceros, Vicente A. Benites-Zapata, Faustino R. Pérez-López, Juan E. Blümel, Edward Mezones-Holguín

“…However, future better-designed randomized studies with larger sample numbers are required.…”
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Identification of Systemic Drug Targets for Anti-cavernous Fibrosis in the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction, Guided by Genome-Wide Mendelian Randomization by Zilong Chen, Quan Wang, Lianqin Zhang, Junfeng Qiu, Yangling Zeng, Hao Kuang, Chunxiu Chen, Zhiming Hong

“…The treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) remains a significant challenge. Mendelian randomization (MR) is being increasingly utilized to identify novel therapeutic targets. …”
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Integrated multiple machine learning and Mendelian randomization reveal LTF gene as a prognostic biomarker for nonspecific orbital inflammation by Zixuan Wu, Jinfeng Xu, Yuan Gao, Kang Tan, Xiaolei Yao, Qinghua Peng

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Getting patients back for routine colorectal cancer screening: Randomized controlled trial of a shared decision‐making intervention by Karen R. Sepucha, Kathrene D. Valentine, Steven J. Atlas, Yuchiao Chang, Kathleen M. Fairfield, Jasmine Ha, Lauren Leavitt, Vivian Lee, Sanja Percac‐Lima, James M. Richter, Leigh Simmons

“…The sample was on average, 60 years old, 53% female, 74% White, non‐Hispanic, and 11% Spanish speaking. …”
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Growth Mindset Intervention's Impact on Positive Response to eHealth for Older Adults With Chronic Disease: Randomized Controlled Trial by Meijuan Cao, Xiaojuan Xu, Yaling Zeng, Binyu Zhao, Chunqi Xie, Hailu Wu, Jianlin Lou

“…Data were analyzed using repeated-measures analysis of variance and analysis of covariance. ResultsThe final sample comprised 74 participants, of which 36 were in the experimental group and 38 in the control group. …”
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