Exploring Causal Associations Between Serum Inflammatory Markers and Female Reproductive Disorders: A Mendelian Randomisation Study by Simon Alesi, Helena Teede, Lisa Moran, Joanne Enticott, Kushan De Silva, Aya Mousa

“…Although inflammation may disrupt immunoendocrine crosstalk essential for female reproductive function, causal links to disorders like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis remain unestablished. …”
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New Cartridge Design for Assault Rifle by Peter LISY, Martin DANIEL

“…Based on the analysis, the value of sectional density should be approximately of 0.21 g/mm2. The function of fully automatic firing depends on the size of the recoil energy of a weapon which is also related to the muzzle energy that cannot surpass the amount of 2 500 J. …”
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Effects of Climate Change on the Immune System: A Narrative Review by Luisa Imberti, Giorgio Tiecco, Jacopo Logiudice, Francesco Castelli, Eugenia Quiros‐Roldan

“…Future research should focus on developing comprehensive and sustainable management strategies to enhance health resilience in the face of ongoing climatic changes.…”
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Management of a case of colovesical fistula with fecaluria as first sign by Gingu C, Dick A, Ianiotescu I, Baston C, Crasneanu M, Andresanu A, Domnisor L, Brasoveanu V, Martiniuc A, Sinescu I

“…Two years after the surgery the patient is asymptomatic with a normal function of the right kidney and restored bladder capacity. …”
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Prevalence of autoimmune thyroid disease in patients with psoriasis: a meta-analysis by Peng Zhang, Ruifang Wu, Xiaochao Zhang, Suhan Zhang, Siying Li, Yuwen Su

“…It suggests that the increased risk of AITD should be concerned in patients with psoriasis.PROSPERO registration number CRD42020206005.…”
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Parathyroid hormone and vitamin D modulate nocturnal blood pressure dipping: a retrospective cohort study in primary hypertension by Yixin Xu, Changjiang Deng, Xiaohui Liang

“…Demographic disparities in dipping may reflect underlying mineral metabolism disturbances. Prospective trials should explore calcium-modulating therapies (e.g. vitamin D supplementation) in non-dipper hypertension.…”
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Radar Sensor Data Fitting for Accurate Linear Sprint Modelling by Daniel Geneau, Patrick Cormier, Ming-Chang Tsai, Dana Agar-Newman, Seth Lenetsky, Marc Klimstra

“…Results: Significant differences (<i>p</i> < 0.001) were identified across the models in terms of goodness-of-fit and most FV metrics, with the sigmoid and polynomial functions demonstrating superior fit to the radar-collected velocity data. …”
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Tenderness prediction for beef using novel data analysis methods based on system dynamic and acoustic signals by Janna Tholen, Jan Gohe, Helene Dörksen, Theo Kiesel, Matthias Upmann

“…To evaluate the mechanical properties, transfer functions were used representing the time dependency of the signal and thus the viscoelastic behaviour. …”
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Neonatal lupus erythematosus: an acquired autoimmune disease to be taken seriously by Wenqiang Sun, Changchang Fu, Xinyun Jin, Changda Lei, Xueping Zhu

“…Implantation of a pacemaker is effective in maintaining cardiac function in children with complete atrioventricular block. …”
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Sphincter-saving surgery for failed organ preservation after a neoadjuvant therapy and radiation boost: A surgeon's perspective by Sanjay Singh, Abdeali Saif Arif Kaderi, Mufaddal Kazi, Ashwin Desouza, Ankit Sharma, Suman Kumar Ankathi, Avanish Saklani

“…However, its impact on sphincter function following stoma reversal remains unclear. …”
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Preventive strategies for reducing intraoperative awareness due to errors in anesthetic drug delivery systems: a narrative review by Qisheng Chen, Qisheng Chen, Shixuan Peng, Shixuan Peng, Shixuan Peng, Wenjun Luo, Shuzhai Li, Zhiming Zhang

“…General anesthesia should induce unconsciousness and provide amnesia. …”
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Assessing Intestinal Health in Pigs: Recognizing Unaddressed Areas and Prospective Research Avenues by Marina Patricia Walter, Gabriela Miotto Galli, Alicia Zem Fraga, Aires Santos Silva, Júlio César Vieira Furtado, Pedro João Viera Ascari, Ines Andretta

“…Gut health is crucial for pigs because it affects nutrient absorption, immune function, and growth performance. However, its definition remains unclear, particularly regarding measurable responses in scientific studies. …”
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Does supplementary health insurance play a role in the switching behaviour of citizens in the Netherlands? by Laurens Holst, Anne Brabers, Judith de Jong

“…In order for this principle to function properly, all citizens should have equal opportunities to switch insurer. …”
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Electrode Placement Affects Clinical Outcome in Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Combined Cadaver Study and Randomized Controlled Trial by Yu Xu, Yanfu Bai, Meimin Deng, Xuyi Hu, Manqin Lian, Zhisheng Huang, Lingling Su

“…Given that TENS delivers stimulation via electrodes to cutaneous nerves, placing electrodes in areas with high nerve density should be the precondition to exert its therapeutic effects. …”
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Small bowel volvulus secondary to ascariasis in a 4-year-old boy: A case report by Mihret S. Tesfaye, Hiwot Y. Anley, Samuel Kefiyalew, Samuel Gashu, Jejaw Endale

“…Once he resumed bowel function, he received mebendazole 100 mg twice daily for 3 days. …”
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Virtual reality for older people: effectiveness of a training program for accident prevention by Alina Napetschnig, Wolfgang Deiters, Klara Brixius

“…Virtual reality (VR) applications offer novel opportunities for senior citizens to enhance their functional abilities. Routine activities, like crossing a street, can be simulated and practiced within a virtual environment.ObjectiveThis intervention study investigated the impact of a VR training application (‘Wegfest’) on physical function, fall-related confidence, and cognitive status in senior citizens. …”
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Identification of Subclinical Myocardial Dysfunction in Breast Cancer Patients with Metabolic Syndrome after Cancer-Related Comprehensive Therapy by Feng Zhang, Siyuan Wang, Siying Liang, Chao Yu, Sufang Li, Hong Chen, Shu Wang, Tiangang Zhu

“…Patients after completion of cancer-related comprehensive therapy, who show normal myocardial function, may already have subclinical myocardial dysfunction. …”
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Hide and seek: hematological aspects of malaria – a developing country perspective by Hussain Haroon, Pyar Ali Fazel, Muhammad Naeem, Ahsan Mobin, Ali Haider Naqvi, Karimullah Makki

“…Complete blood counts and detection of Plasmodium species were also performed as well as liver function tests, prothrombin time, reticulocyte counts, and parasite load. …”
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Bladder drainage methods for acute urinary retention due to benign prostatic hyperplasia: patient-preference analysis by A. I. Volnukhin, D. Yu. Pushkar, V. A. Malkhasyan

“…Due to the high efficiency and safety of intermittent catheterization, this method should be introduced into clinical practice based on the proposed algorithm.…”
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Diagnosis of sphincter of Oddi dysfunction in patients with postcholecystectomy syndrome from hepatobiliary scintigraphic findings by M. V. Repin, V. Yu. Mikryukov, T. E. Vagner, N. M. Pleshkova

“…Common bile duct and duodenal functions and duodenogastric reflux (DGR) were evaluated comparing them with clinical, laboratory, and instrumental findings.Results. …”
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