Long-term trends in the burden of cancer attributable to high body mass index in China from 1990 to 2021 by Zhouwei Zhan, Yi Zeng, Shaohua Xu, Hongju Chen, Rui Huang, Wei Lin, Jiami Yu, Xiaojie Wang, Chunkang Yang, Zengqing Guo, Bijuan Chen

“…However, the long-term trends and demographic patterns of total cancer burden attributable to high BMI in China have not been fully characterized. …”
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Estimating marine ice thickness beneath the Amery Ice Shelf from airborne radio-echo sounding by Lijuan Wang, Xueyuan Tang, Jingxue Guo, Gang Qiao, Lu An, Lin Li, Jamin S. Greenbaum, Christina Hulbe, Feras A. Habbal, Lenneke M. Jong, Tas van Ommen, Jason L. Roberts, Duncan A. Young, Donald D. Blankenship, Bo Sun

“…Thickness differences from prior results may indicate time-variation in basal melting and freezing patterns driven by polynya activity and coastal water intrusions masses under the ice shelf, highlighting that those changes in ice–ocean interaction are impacting ice-shelf stability.…”
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Variation in Mesopic Retinal Sensitivity Relative to Distance from Geographic Atrophy in Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Souvick Mukherjee, PhD, Emily Vance, MPH, Leon von der Emde, MD, Thilaka Arunachalam, BS, Tharindu De Silva, PhD, Alisa T. Thavikulwat, MD, Christine Orndahl, PhD, Caroline Nyaiburi, MS, Maria Abraham, ScM, Keri Hammel, MS, SriniVas R. Sadda, MD, Emily Y. Chew, MD, Maximilian Pfau, MD, PhD, Wai T. Wong, MD, PhD, Brett G. Jeffrey, PhD, Tiarnán D.L. Keenan, BM BCh, PhD

“…Methods: Mesopic retinal sensitivity was assessed longitudinally with a fundus-guided microperimetry device at baseline, month 3, and every 6 months thereafter, using a custom T-shaped test pattern centered on the fovea. Individual test loci were superimposed on an aligned fundus autofluorescence image and distance from the closest GA lesion border (GA distance) was computed. …”
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Clinicopathological and molecular characterization of astroblastoma by Xiaoyan Wu, Wenfeng Peng, Xu Zhang, Tao Tang, Ling Deng, Yuxia Xu, Xiaoyun Liu, Fang Wang, Wujian Peng, Jianrong Huang, Xiaoni Zhong

“…These tumors showed a growth pattern similar to traditional intracranial astroblastoma, and the histological manifestations of the four patients were all high-grade, showing features of high-density areas of tumor cells or necrosis. …”
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Socioeconomic status and lifestyle as factors of multimorbidity among older adults in China: results from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Survey by Wei Gong, Wei Gong, Wei Gong, Xiaoxiao Hu, Huimin Cui, Huimin Cui, Yuxin Zhao, Yuxin Zhao, Hong Lin, Hong Lin, Hong Lin, Peng Sun, Peng Sun, Jianjun Yang, Jianjun Yang

“…Subgroup analyses showed variated associations by age and sex, with psychological and geographic factors playing a larger role among those aged ≥80.ConclusionThis study demonstrated the feasibility and interpretability of using machine learning to model complex risk patterns of multimorbidity. Socioeconomic and functional variables were dominant factors associated with multimorbidity, suggesting structural roots of health inequality. …”
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Association between genetic risk and adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet for developing venous thromboembolism by Si Li, Minghui Jiang, Yunlong Guan, Xi Cao, Zhonghe Shao, Jun Deng, Xingjie Hao

“…Background: The relationship between diet and venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains unclear, and the joint effects of diet patterns and genetic susceptibility on VTE risk are unknown. …”
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Do collaterals to infarct bed in STE-ACS patients undergoing emergent percutaneous coronary revascularization matter? An assessment of a prospective pool for in-hospital course by Rajesh Kumar, Naveed Ullah Khan, Ayaz Mir, Khalid Naseeb, Gulzar Ali, Arti Ashok, Mukesh Kumar, Abiha Urooj, Uroosa Safdar, Aisha Hussain, Muhammad Ishaq, Tahir Saghir, Jawaid Akbar Sial, Abdul Hakeem, Musa Karim

“…Patients with good and poor CCC were compared regarding clinical characteristics, angiographic patterns, and hospital course. Results: In the sample of 4683 patients, mean age was 55.6 ± 11 years, and 78.8 % were male. …”
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Kyushu and Okinawa Population Study (KOPS): a large prospective cohort study in Japan by Eiichi Ogawa, Norihiro Furusyo, Ken Yamamoto, Sho Yamasaki, Jun Hayashi, Hiroaki Ikezaki, Masayuki Murata, Koji Takayama, Ryoko Nakashima, Makiko Umemoto, Yuji Matsumoto, Azusa Ohta, Satoshi Hiramine, Kazuhiro Toyoda, Nobuyuki Shimono

“…Besides collecting blood samples and anthropometric measurements, we also obtained medical histories, psychological status and lifestyle habits, including physical activities and dietary patterns.Participants KOPS is a community-based prospective cohort study and consists of participants from four southwestern areas in Japan. …”
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Concentrations and exposure risks of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in human milk from Southern China during the first 400 days of lactation by Meng-Tao Yang, Fei Yang, Qiu-Ye Lan, Si-Yu Huang, Xiao-Yan Chen, Ying-Zhen Qiu, Hui-Lian Zhu

“…PFBA, PFOA, PFNA, ADONA and PFOS also exhibited similar lactation patterns. Additionally, we calculated the estimated daily intakes (EDIs) of total PFASs for infants by multiplying their concentration in human milk by daily milk consumption, and dividing by body weight. …”
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Multidisciplinary Scientific Cruises for Environmental Characterization in the Santos Basin – Methods and Sampling Design by Daniel L. Moreira, Adriana G. Dalto, Alberto G. Figueiredo Jr Figueiredo Jr, Aline M. Valerio, Amalia M. S. Detoni, Ana C. T. Bonecker, Camila N. Signori, Cláudia Namiki, Dalton K. Sasaki, Daniel V. Pupo, Danilo A. Silva, Deborah S. Kutner, Diana C. Duque-Castaño, Eduardo H. Marcon, Fabiana D. C. Gallotta, Fabiana S. Paula, Fabiane Gallucci, Gabriela C. F. Roque, Giulia S. Campos, Gustavo Fonseca, Gustavo Mattos, Helena P. Lavrado, Ilson C. A. da Silveira, Jessica O. Costa, João R. dos Santos Filho, Juliane C. Carneiro, Julio C.F. Moreira, Laura Rozo, Leandro F.M. Araujo, Letícia Lazzari, Letícia O. da Silva, Luan S. Michelazzo, Luciano F. Fernandes, Marcelo Dottori, Marcus A. G. de Araújo Jr., Mateus G. Chuqui, Milena Ceccopieri, Milton Borges-Silva, Milton Kampel, Natascha M. Bergo, Paulo V. M. Silva, Pedro M. Tura, Rafael B. de Moura, Renato G. Romano, Renato P. Martins, Renato S. Carreira, Rodrigo G.A. Toledo, Sérgio L.C. Bonecker, Sibelle T. Disaró, Silvana V. Rodrigues, Thais N. Corbisier, Thaisa M. Vicente, Vitor G. de Paiva, Vivian H. Pellizari, Wellington C. Belo, Frederico P. Brandini, Silvia H.M Sousa

“…These efforts were part of the Santos Project, which comprised a comprehensive environmental study aimed at investigating benthic and pelagic variables to characterize ecology, biogeochemistry, thermohaline properties of water masses, and ocean circulation patterns, geomorphology, and sedimentology, as well as organic and inorganic chemistry. …”
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Nutritional Status and Health Challenges Among Schoolchildren in Nepal’s Solukhumbu Valley by María Teresa Murillo-Llorente, Noemí Gil-Cuñat, Sara Moltó-Dominguez, Javier Pérez-Murillo, Manuel Tejeda-Adell, Miriam Martínez-Peris, Francisco Tomás-Aguirre, María Ester Legidos-García, Marcelino Pérez-Bermejo

“…This study aimed to assess the prevalence and clinical characteristics of undernutrition, dietary patterns, and related health indicators in school-aged children from the Shree Saraswoti Basic School in Phuleli. …”
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Arthroscopic meniscectomy versus non-surgical or sham treatment in patients with MRI confirmed degenerative meniscus lesions: a protocol for an individual participant data meta-ana... by Ewa M Roos, Martin Englund, Victor A van de Graaf, Rudolf W Poolman, Maroeska M Rovers, Stan R W Wijn, Jan J Rongen, Håvard Østerås, May A Risberg, Kristoffer B Hare, Gerjon Hannink

“…All individual participant data will be validated for missing data, internal data consistency, randomisation integrity and censoring patterns. After validation, all datasets will be combined and analysed using a one-staged and two-staged approach. …”
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Multidisciplinary Scientific Cruises for Environmental Characterization in the Santos Basin – Methods and Sampling Design by Daniel L. Moreira, Adriana G. Dalto, Alberto G. Figueiredo Jr Figueiredo Jr, Aline M. Valerio, Amalia M. S. Detoni, Ana C. T. Bonecker, Camila N. Signori, Cláudia Namiki, Dalton K. Sasaki, Daniel V. Pupo, Danilo A. Silva, Deborah S. Kutner, Diana C. Duque-Castaño, Eduardo H. Marcon, Fabiana D. C. Gallotta, Fabiana S. Paula, Fabiane Gallucci, Gabriela C. F. Roque, Giulia S. Campos, Gustavo Fonseca, Gustavo Mattos, Helena P. Lavrado, Ilson C. A. da Silveira, Jessica O. Costa, João R. dos Santos Filho, Juliane C. Carneiro, Julio C.F. Moreira, Laura Rozo, Leandro F.M. Araujo, Letícia Lazzari, Letícia O. da Silva, Luan S. Michelazzo, Luciano F. Fernandes, Marcelo Dottori, Marcus A. G. de Araújo Jr., Mateus G. Chuqui, Milena Ceccopieri, Milton Borges-Silva, Milton Kampel, Natascha M. Bergo, Paulo V. M. Silva, Pedro M. Tura, Rafael B. de Moura, Renato G. Romano, Renato P. Martins, Renato S. Carreira, Rodrigo G.A. Toledo, Sérgio L.C. Bonecker, Sibelle T. Disaró, Silvana V. Rodrigues, Thais N. Corbisier, Thaisa M. Vicente, Vitor G. de Paiva, Vivian H. Pellizari, Wellington C. Belo, Frederico P. Brandini, Silvia H.M Sousa

“…These efforts were part of the Santos Project, which comprised a comprehensive environmental study aimed at investigating benthic and pelagic variables to characterize ecology, biogeochemistry, thermohaline properties of water masses, and ocean circulation patterns, geomorphology, and sedimentology, as well as organic and inorganic chemistry. …”
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The Strategy of Young Citizens in the Field of Unanswered Demands: A Qualitative Study in Yazd City by Fezzeh Abolhasani, Mahnaz Farahmand, Hossein Afrasiabi, Seyed Reza Javadian

“…This approach allowed for a thorough examination and categorization of the themes and patterns that emerged from the participants' responses. …”
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Determinants of saxagliptin use among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with oral anti-diabetic drugs by M Elle Saine, Dean M Carbonari, Craig W Newcomb, Melissa S Nezamzadeh, Kevin Haynes, Jason A Roy, Serena Cardillo, Sean Hennessy, Crystal N Holick, Daina B Esposito, Arlene M Gallagher, Harshvinder Bhullar, Brian L Strom, Vincent Lo Re

“…Abstract Background The patterns and determinants of saxagliptin use among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are unknown in real-world settings. …”
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Association Between Sources of Social Support and Depression Among Nursing Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Dedi Kurniawan, Akbar Satria Fitriawan, Wiwit Ananda Wahyu Setyaningsih, Apri Nur Wulandari, Eriyono Budi Wijoyo, Erni Samutri, Gatot Suparmanto, Bayu Fandhi Achmad, Listyana Natalia Retnaningsih, Putri Eka Sudiarti

“…Although the disruption of social network patterns during the pandemic has been observed in previous studies, it is still not fully understood which source of social support is associated with depression among nursing students. …”
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Investigating the associations between personality functioning, cognitive biases, and (non-)perceptive clinical high-risk symptoms of psychosis in the community by Giulia Rinaldi, Stefan Lerch, Frauke Schultze-Lutter, Stefanie Julia Schmidt, Marialuisa Cavelti, Michael Kaess, Chantal Michel

“…Methods A community sample (N = 444, 17–60 years, 61.8% female) was assessed via clinical telephone interview and online questionnaires. …”
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Optimization of microwave-assisted extraction for quercetin (prebiotic) and the effect of its symbiotic combination with Lactobacillus acidophilus (probiotic) in NAFLD induced rat... by Mehwish Majeed, Waqas Ahmed, Sumera Javad, Iahtisham-Ul-Haq, Summer Rashid, Rashida Perveen, Umar Farooq, Juweria Abid, Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad, Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad

“…IntroductionChanging dietary patterns, lifestyle related disorders and associated metabolic syndromes have increased the prevalence of NAFLD over the last few years. …”
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Association of 15 common dietary factors with tinnitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies by Xi Chen, Lu Wang, Mengni Zhang, Hanyu Wang, Li Fu, Qinxiu Zhang, Xiaocui Wang, XinRong Li, Xinyi He, Shipeng Zhang, Qinwei Fu, Yanjie Jiang

“…Objective A systematic analysis was conducted to investigate the association between tinnitus incidence and daily dietary patterns.Design We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.Data sources The PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Cochrane Library databases were searched from their inception to 25 May 2024.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies We included observational studies from peer-reviewed English-language journals that examined tinnitus presence or severity in adults aged 18 years or older, including associated prevalence estimates.Data extraction and synthesis Data extraction was independently conducted by two evaluators, who assessed research bias using the Agency for Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and applied evidence classification criteria for aggregate grade strength assessment. …”
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A novel missense single-nucleotide polymorphism (c.149G>A) in the bovine leptin gene and its association with growth traits in Madura cattle by Kuswati Kuswati, Irida Novianti, Rizki Prafitri, Wike Andre Septian, Rafika Febriani Putri, Chairdin Dwi Nugraha, Ahmad Furqon

“…Conclusion: Although the novel c.149G>A SNP was not significantly associated with growth traits, its polymorphic nature and descriptive trait patterns suggest it may have biological relevance. …”
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