Comparative cardiomyocyte differentiation potential of rat adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells from two anatomical sites: metabolomic profiling and pathway analysis by Ahmed Farag, Ahmed Farag, Haney Samir, Sai Koung Ngeun, Masahiro Kaneda, Hanan Hendawy, Ken Takahashi, Ryou Tanaka

“…Metabolomic analysis of the cardiogenic differentiation samples identified distinct metabolic adaptations between the two AD-MSC sources. …”
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Role of ILC2s as Potential Effector Cells of IL25-Mediated Type 2 Inflammation in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps in China by Yu Q, Song R, Ba Y, Geng J, Liu X, Liang T, Wang S, Zhao Y

“…TM samples from 7 patients with pituitary tumors were used as controls. …”
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Seeking Satisfaction Among Israeli Young Adults: The Roles of Gratification, Compensation, Reward Deficiency Syndrome, and Compulsivity in Relation to Addictive Behaviors by Efrati Y, Demetrovics Z, Horváth Z, Griffiths MD, Potenza MN, Blum K, Czakó A, Kotyuk E

“…The aim of the present study was to identify distinctive factors of these behavioral addictions, focusing on gratification and compensation, reward deficiency syndrome, and compulsivity among young adults.Methods: The sample comprised 1459 Jewish Israeli young adults from the general community (36% male, 64% female; aged 19– 27 years). …”
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Adolescent binge drinking in the West of Ireland: associated risk and protective factors by Ciara Kelly, Emmet Major, Michéal Durcan, Diarmuid O’Donovan, Áine McNamara

“…This study aimed to examine potential risk and protective factors for binge drinking among 15–16-year-old adolescents in the West of Ireland. Methods This was a cross-sectional secondary analysis of 4473 participants from the Planet Youth 2020 Survey. …”
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Predicting community walking after stroke by Richard A. W. Felius, Richard A. W. Felius, Michiel Punt, Natasja C. Wouda, Natasja C. Wouda, Marieke Geerars, Sjoerd M. Bruijn, Jaap H. van Dieën

“…Future research with a larger sample size is required to refine these findings.…”
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Alcohol use during pregnancy: the impact of social determinants of health on alcohol consumption among pregnant women by MacKenzie R. Peltier, Terril L. Verplaetse, Vera Bici, Abbie A. Mokwuah, C. Leonard Jimenez Chavez, Yasmin Zakiniaeiz, Robert Kohler, Vernon Garcia-Rivas, Bubu A. Banini, Hang Zhou, Nakul R. Raval, Brian Pittman, Sherry A. McKee

“…The study assesses past month alcohol use and past month binge drinking, as well as various SDoH. The sample included 8,638 pregnant women. Results Over 9% of pregnant women reported alcohol use within the past 30 days and 5.25% reported drinking on three or more days within the past month. 3.65% reported past month binge drinking. …”
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Changes in the lifestyle behavior and anthropometrics of university students after the first year: a one-year prospective observational study by Héctor Gutiérrez-Espinoza, María Cassola-Cajiao, Emilia Garzón-Ulloa, Daniela Celi-Lalama, Felipe Araya-Quintanilla, Juan Valenzuela-Fuenzalida, José Francisco López-Gil, José Francisco López-Gil

“…The aim of this study was to examine changes in physiotherapy students' lifestyle behaviors after one year at university.MethodsA total of 100 students of Universidad de Las Americas in Quito, Ecuador, were prospectively recruited. …”
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Risk factors for proximal radial abnormalities in children with untreated chronic Monteggia fractures: a review of 142 cases by WenTao Wang, QianQian Mei, Hang Liu, YueMing Guo, HaiBo Mei, Federico Canavese, Antonio Andreacchio, HanQing Lyu, ShunYou Chen, ShengHua He

“…Older age at injury, increased time from injury to diagnosis and DD-RH were risk factors for more severe PRA. Level of evidence III.…”
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Evaluating artesunate monotherapy and dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine as potential antimalarial options for prevaccination radical cures during future malaria vaccine field efficacy... by Alphonse Ouédraogo, Daouda Ouattara, San Maurice Ouattara, Amidou Diarra, Emilie S. Badoum, Alimatou Hema, Amidou Z. Ouédraogo, Denise Hien, Edith C. Bougouma, Issa Nébié, Valéry Bocquet, Michel Vaillant, Alfred B. Tiono, Sodiomon B. Sirima

“…Cohort children were actively visited fortnightly to collect blood samples for P. falciparum detection via microscopy and PCR. …”
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Pathogenetic features of anemia of chronic diseases in patients with malignant neoplasms and rheumatic pathology by V. T. Sakhin, M. A. Grigoriev, E. V. Kryukov, S. P. Kazakov, A. V. Sotnikov, A. V. Gordienko, O. A. Rukavitsyn

“…In patients with a rheumatic profile and anemia, a more pronounced synthesis of hepcidin and an increase IL-6 concentration are indicated. …”
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Effects of pre-pregnancy body mass index on cardiometabolic biomarkers in pregnant emirati women by Lolowa A. Almekhaini, Shamsa A. Awar, Taoufik Zoubeidi, Sania Al Hamad, Javed Yasin, Junu V. George, Maha Khaled, Nehaya Qasem, Fatima Bahwan, Hassib Narchi, Elhadi H. Aburawi

“…Abstract Background To study effect of pregnancy on obese women’s maternal cardiometabolic biomarkers as a signature for maternal morbidity and complications. Methods This cross-sectional cohort study involved pregnant Emirati women who had regular menstrual cycles and had normal blood pressure. …”
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Previous or current infection with SARS-CoV-2 virus and its impact on maternal and neonatal health outcomes in Benin: a sero-epidemiological study in pregnant women by Manfred Accrombessi, Patrice Dangbemey, Landry Assongba, Anges Yadouleton, Edouard Dangbenon, Nelly Wakpo, Martin C. Akogbeto, Natacha Protopopoff, Jackie Cook, Benjamin Hounkpatin

“…Results SARS-CoV-2 was detected in less than 1% of pregnant women through PCR testing of nasal swab samples. Among the study population, 14.4% of women were vaccinated against COVID-19. …”
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Cardiorespiratory Responses to Glittre ADL Test in Bronchiectasis: A Cross-Sectional Study by Ravoori Hena, Gopala Krishna Alaparthi, K. Shyam Krishnan, R. Anand, Vishak Acharya, Pretham Acharya

“…So, the Glittre ADL test can be used as an assessment tool besides the six-minute walk test for the more complete evaluation of functional capacity and activities of daily living.…”
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AI-enhanced rapid diagnostic testing platform for mass opisthorchiasis screening by Prem Junsawang, Anchalee Techasen, Kannika Wiratchawa, Yupaporn Wanna, Phattharaphon Wongphutorn, Chanika Worasith, Paiboon Sithithaworn, Sahan Bulathwela, Thanapong Intharah

“…Recent advancements in immunochromatographic methods have led to the development of a rapid diagnostic test (RDT) based on urinary antigens. …”
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Serum cytokines levels in patients with myocardial infarction with non-obstructive and obstructive coronary arteries by D. A. Vorobyova, I. V. Kologrivova, T. E. Suslova, V. V. Ryabov

“…A greater increase in proinflammatory cytokines in patients with MINOCA may indicate a more aggressive atherosclerosis course and lead to plaque destabilization followed by ischemic event.…”
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Comparative effectiveness of different transarterial embolization therapies alone or in combination with local ablative or adjuvant systemic treatments for unresectable hepatocellu... by Konstantinos Katsanos, Panagiotis Kitrou, Stavros Spiliopoulos, Ioannis Maroulis, Theodore Petsas, Dimitris Karnabatidis

“…Heterogeneity-adjusted effective sample sizes were calculated to evaluate information size for each comparison. …”
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Incidence and Factors Associated with Self-Reported Skin Symptoms of Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines by Karnsinee Thanborisutkul, Prapasri Kulalert, Kanthida Methaset, Sira Nanthapisal, Tibet Chunthatikul, Nathamon Phangpanya, Phenpraphatson Charoenying, Worakamon Atsawutmangkru, Suphatsara Srijaroen, Patcharaporn Punyashthira, Orapan Poachanukoon

“…We aimed to determine the incidence and factors associated with self-reported allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines in the Thai population. <b>Methods</b>: A cross-sectional case-control study was conducted via telephone-based interviews. …”
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Association between female genital mutilation/cutting and caesarean delivery in singleton births across Sub-Saharan Africa by Demisu Zenbaba, Sylvester Okeke, Deborah Okeke-Obayemi, Sanni Yaya

“…Women who have undergone FGM/C are more likely to experience complications during delivery, such as obstructed labour, fistulas, and excessive bleeding. …”
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Clinicians’ Perceptions and Potential Applications of Robotics for Task Automation in Critical Care: Qualitative Study by Jiafeng Song, Rishika Iytha Sridhar, Darlene Marie Rogers, Cheryl Hiddleson, Carolyn Davis, Tina Lynn Holden, Shanna Ramsey-Haynes, Lisa Reif, Julie Swann, Craig S Jabaley, Mary Gullatte, Rishikesan Kamaleswaran

“…Future research should involve broader, more diverse clinician samples and investigate the long-term impact of robotic assistance on patient outcomes while also incorporating patient perspectives to ensure ethical, patient-centered adoption of robotic technology.…”
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Caracterización clínica epidemiológica del bajo peso al nacer en el área de salud Mayarí by Mirsa Bárcenas González, Reynier Soria Pérez, Niumila Merencio Leyva, Ramón Palencia Tamayo, Maria Cristina Roblejo Belett, María Cristina Roblejo Belett

“…The universe was composed of 540 children born in 2010 and the sample was represented by 30 low birth weight infants. …”
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