Endo-Periodontal Lesions in Endodontically Treated Teeth with Periapical Pathology by Mihaela Sălceanu, Anca Melian, Cristina Dascălu, Cristian Giuroiu, Corina Concita, Claudiu Topoliceanu, Diana Melian, Andreea Frumuzache, Sorina Mihaela Solomon, Maria-Alexandra Mârţu

“…The potential risk factors were characterized by calculating Odds Ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals. …”
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Identifying Molecular Properties of Ataxin-2 Inhibitors for Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2 Utilizing High-Throughput Screening and Machine Learning by Smita Sahay, Jingran Wen, Daniel R. Scoles, Anton Simeonov, Thomas S. Dexheimer, Ajit Jadhav, Stephen C. Kales, Hongmao Sun, Stefan M. Pulst, Julio C. Facelli, David E. Jones

“…Three HTS datasets were selected for analysis: <i>ATXN2</i> gene expression, CMV promoter expression, and biochemical control (luciferase) gene expression. …”
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Comparison of the ability to diagnose gestational diabetes mellitus between glycated albumin or fructosamine and hemoglobin A1c—a meta-analysis of diagnostic studies by Satoru Kodama, Takaho Yamada, Noriko Yagyuda, Nanako Tanaka, Sijia Wu, Efrem D’Avila Ferreira, Khin Laymon, Kazuya Fujihara, Chika Horikawa, Yoko Yachi, Hirohito Sone

“…Pooled relative sensitivity and specificity based on a random-effects model were calculated to compare the diagnostic ability of A1C and GA and/or Fruc for GDM. …”
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Machine learning and molecular docking prediction of potential inhibitors against dengue virus by George Hanson, Joseph Adams, Daveson I. B. Kepgang, Luke S. Zondagh, Lewis Tem Bueh, Andy Asante, Soham A. Shirolkar, Maureen Kisaakye, Hem Bondarwad, Olaitan I. Awe

“…The detailed interactions, toxicity, stability, and conformational changes of selected compounds were assessed through protein-ligand interaction studies, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, and binding free energy calculations.ResultsWe implemented a robust three-dataset splitting strategy, employing the Logistic Regression algorithm, which achieved an accuracy of 94%. …”
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Ru(II) Complexes with 3,4-Dimethylphenylhydrazine: Exploring In Vitro Anticancer Activity and Protein Affinities by Jasmina Dimitrić Marković, Dušan Dimić, Thomas Eichhorn, Dejan Milenković, Aleksandra Pavićević, Dragoslava Đikić, Emilija Živković, Vladan Čokić, Tobias Rüffer, Goran N. Kaluđerović

“…The annexin V/PI apoptotic assay results showed that <b>1</b> and <b>2</b> exhibit different selectivity towards MIA PaCa-2 and MDA-MB-231 cancer cells. …”
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Auricular acupoint therapy for functional gastrointestinal disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials by Meng-Yuan Shen, Ze-Jiong Li, Shu-Han Wang, Tian-Chen Lin, Qin-Yi Lou, Shan Liu, Dan-Dan Feng, Dong-Dong Yang, Chen-Juan Wang, Zhe-Kai Ying, Rong Zhou, Jian-Nong Wu

“…GRADEpro software was utilized to calculate overall strength of evidence. A random effects or fixed effects model was selected on the basis of the p-value and I2. …”
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Effects of Exergaming on Morphological Variables, Biochemical Parameters, and Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents with Overweight/Obesity: A Systematic Review with Meta-Anal... by Jordan Hernandez-Martinez, Joaquín Perez-Carcamo, Hassan Melki, Izham Cid-Calfucura, Edgar Vasquez-Carrasco, Pedro Delgado-Floody, Claudio Romero, Tomás Herrera-Valenzuela, Braulio Henrique Magnani Branco, Pablo Valdés-Badilla

“…Hedge’s g effect sizes (ES) for morphological, biochemical, and blood pressure variables were calculated for meta-analyses. Using a random effects model, potential sources of heterogeneity were selected, including subgroup analyses (age) and single training factor analysis (program duration, training frequency). …”
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Oncological and Survival Endpoints in Cancer Cachexia Clinical Trials: Systematic Review 6 of the Cachexia Endpoints Series by Olav Dajani, Iain Philips, Ester Kristine Størkson, Trude R. Balstad, Leo R. Brown, Asta Bye, Ross Dolan, Christine Greil, Marianne Hjermstad, Gunnhild Jakobsen, Stein Kaasa, James McDonald, Inger Ottestad, Judith Sayers, Melanie Simpson, Mariana S. Sousa, Ola Magne Vagnildhaug, Michael S. Yule, Barry J. A. Laird, Richard J. E. Skipworth, Tora S. Solheim, Mark Stares, Jann Arends, the Cancer Cachexia Endpoints Working Group

“…Only three of the six trials using OS as the primary endpoint reported pre‐trial sample size calculations, but only one recruited the planned number of patients. …”
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A Delphi-based framework for optimizing nurse staffing in Chinese hospitals by Waner Wang, Waner Wang, Gege Li, Jiangfeng Pu, Tiemei Shen, Zhanghao Xie, Lifang Chen, Hong Cui, Peng Xu, Huigen Huang, Huigen Huang

“…Considering the need for detailed information on the number of experts and the criteria for indicator deletion, we clarified that the study included 26 experts. These experts were selected based on their extensive experience and professional background in nursing management. …”
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Thyroid dysfunction in MASLD: Results of a nationwide study by Shuai Yuan, Fahim Ebrahimi, David Bergman, Marijana Vujković, Eleonora Scorletti, Xixin Ruan, Jie Chen, Hannes Hagström, Jonas F. Ludvigsson

“…Conditional logistic regression was used to calculate odds ratios for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism defined through ICD codes or prescription records. …”
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Effect of anti-inflammatory diets on health-related quality of life in adults with chronic disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Alessio Bricca, Joshua J Heerey, Søren Thorgaard Skou, Adam G Culvenor, Joanne Kemp, Alysha M De Livera, Peter Brukner, Lynette Law, Brooke L Devlin, Amanda Attanayake

“…Pooled effects (standardised mean difference (SMD)) for HRQOL (separated into mental and physical component scores wherever possible) were calculated using random effects models with restricted maximum likelihood estimations. …”
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Over a decade of HIV infection prevalence and incidence among Mozambican pregnant women: a secondary analysis of prospectively collected data by Anete Mendes-Muxlhanga, Arsénio Nhacolo, Antia Figueroa-Romero, Maura Mazuze, Alfredo Mayor, Anifa Vala, Esperança Sevene, Aleny Couto, Namita Eliseu, Llorenç Quintó, Gloria Matabisso, Eusebio Macete, Paula Vaz, Pedro Alonso, Clara Menendez, Raquel González, Tacilta Nhampossa

“…This study describes the trends of HIV infection over eleven years in women attending selected antenatal care (ANC) clinics from southern Mozambique. …”
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Isoetin from Isoetaceae Exhibits Superior Pentatransferase Inhibition in Breast Cancer: Comparative Computational Profiling with FDA-Approved Tucatinib by Abdulaziz H. Al Khzem, Mansour S. Alturki, Ohood K. Almuzaini, Saad M. Wali, Mohammed Almaghrabi, Mohammed F. Aldawsari, Maram H. Abduljabbar, Reem M. Alnemari, Atiah H. Almalki, Thankhoe A. Rants’o

“…<b>Methods:</b> In this study, five transferase proteins with PDB IDs were selected due to their involvement in breast cancer: 1A52, 3PP0, 4EJN, 4I23, and 7R9V. …”
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Associations between dietary diversity and self-rated health in a transverse study of four local food systems (French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Portugal and Senegal) by Michael Rapinski, Richard Raymond, Damien Davy, Jean-Philippe Bedell, Abdou Ka, Jean Lubszynski, Pascal Jean Lopez, Eduardo Ferreira Da Silva, Nathalie El Deghel, Enguerran Macia, Priscilla Duboz

“…Dietary diversity was calculated using 18 food groups based on classifications provided by WHO and FAO. …”
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Comparative evaluation of three anti-dsDNA antibody detection methods in systemic lupus erythematosus: insights from a large monocentric cohort by Ruijing Lu, Ruijing Lu, Rui Yu, Rui Yu, Rong Huang, Rong Huang, Chiyuan Xue, Ning Song, Jiuliang Zhao, Xiaofeng Zeng, Chaojun Hu

“…Sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) for anti-dsDNA detection by IIF, DLCM, and CLIA were calculated. Cohen’s kappa coefficient was used to evaluate inter-method agreement. …”
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Pakistan’s first medicine price deregulation policy: assessing its impact on prices, affordability, and availability of oral anti-diabetic medicines in private pharmacies by Amna Saeed, Amna Saeed, Sundus Shukar, Sundus Shukar, Najwa Ali Yasin, Najwa Ali Yasin, Caijun Yang, Caijun Yang, Minghuan Jiang, Minghuan Jiang, Muhammad Majid Aziz, Haris Zahoor, Muhammad Sunnan-Ud-Din, Yu Fang, Yu Fang, Zaheer-Ud-Din Babar

“…Affordability for the lowest-paid employee and medicine availability in percentages were calculated.ResultsThe DiD analysis revealed that the unit prices of OADs were significantly increased by PKR 15.08 (OB), PKR 5.89 (HPG), and PKR 2.81 (LPG) (p &lt; 0.05) within just 6 months of the policy’s introduction. …”
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Quantitative cervicovaginal fluid fetal fibronectin: A liquid biopsy for intra‐amniotic inflammation by Puntabut Warintaksa, Roberto Romero, Waranyu Lertrat, Nutnaree Yuenyongdechawat, Paninee Mongkolsuk, Supakorn Chaiyakarn, Rapeewan Settacomkul, Pisut Pongchaikul, Pornpun Vivithanaporn, Piya Chaemsaithong

“…This test may be useful as an initial assessment test to select appropriate patients for amniocentesis to determine intra‐amniotic inflammation.…”
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Identification of key genes associated with residual feed intake in small-sized meat ducks through integrated analysis of mRNA and miRNA transcriptomes by Dandan Geng, Chunyou Yuan, Xiaofan Li, Chenxiao Wang, Qixin Guo, Yong Jiang, Zhixiu Wang, Guohong Chen, Guobin Chang, Hao Bai

“…We raised 1,000 ducklings with similar initial body weight (BW) under controlled conditions until 63 days of age. RFI was calculated using average daily gain (ADG), average daily feed intake (ADFI), and metabolic body weight (MBW0.75). …”
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Risk assessment and photo-disinfection of antibiotic residues and antibiotic-resistant bacteria in water sources from Ede, Nigeria by Gloria O. Taylor, Aemere Ogunlaja, Olumide D. Olukanni, Oluwatosin M. Awopetu, Frances Okodua, Daniel O. Godson, Afolarin Otusile, Daniella Ekpe, Esther Deguenon, Kevin M. Sintondji, Victorien Dougnon, Olumuyiwa O. Ogunlaja, Chidinma G. Olorunnisola, Martins O. Omorogie, Moses O. Alfred, Emmanuel I. Unuabonah

“…This study investigated EAR levels in selected wells, river, abattoir wastewater, bottled water and sachet water from Ede, Nigeria. …”
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Effect of plasma homocysteine on cardiometabolic multimorbidity among Chinese adults: a population-based and real-world evidence study by Ling Li, Jia Wang, Jing Li, Minqi Li, Jie Wang, Tianyao Long, Yangyi Zhengliu, Xuan Tan, Yiwei Peng, Xiuqin Hong, Xiuqin Hong

“…Multivariate models were used to explore the associations. We calculated the attributable risk proportion (ARP) for the association of Hcy with CMM. …”
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