Comparison of Effectiveness and Safety between High-Power Short-Duration Ablation and Conventional Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Shuyu Jin, Lu Fu, Junrong Jiang, Xingdong Ye, Huiyi Liu, Yanlin Chen, Sijia Pu, Shulin Wu, Yumei Xue

“…Nevertheless, the two groups had similar effectiveness with a power setting of 50 W in the HPSD RFA (OR 1.10, P=0.52). …”
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SOCIOLOŠKI I PRAVNI ASPEKTI LIČNIH ODNOSA DETETA I RODITELЈA KOJI NE VRŠI RODITELЈSKO PRAVO by Uroš Novaković

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Review and Bibliographic Analysis of Metaheuristic Methods in Multicriteria Decision-Making: A 45-Year Perspective Across International, Latin American, and Colombian Contexts by Christian Manuel Moreno Rocha, Andres Santacruz Benitez, Daina Arenas Buelvas

“…This study performs a systematic review and analysis of research on the use of multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) methods for more than 45 years. …”
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Time to antiretroviral therapy initiation in HIV-positive patients with opportunistic infections/AIDS-defining illness in Southern Thailand: a prospective cohort study by Chanadda Wuttikul, Nattasiri Thanawuth, Malee Rojpibulsatit, Sutthiporn Pattharachayakul

“…On the other hand, the factors associated with a longer time to ART initiation were tuberculosis co-infection (aHR = 0.52; 95% CI: 0.36-0.75), HIV diagnosis after OIs/ADI (aHR = 0.42; 95% CI: 0.30-0.57), viral hepatitis B/C co-infection (aHR = 0.59; 95% CI: 0.39-0.89), seeking care in general hospital and community hospital (aHR = 0.67; 95% CI: 0.49-0.93, and aHR = 0.62; 95% CI: 0.44-0.86, respectively), having more than one hospital admission in the past six months (aHR = 0.60; 95% CI: 0.44-0.81), and history of missed appointments (aHR = 0.62; 95% CI: 0.42-0.91). …”
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The Role of the Dysfunctional Akt-Related Pathway in Cancer: Establishment and Maintenance of a Malignant Cell Phenotype, Resistance to Therapy, and Future Strategies for Drug Development by Gaetano Romano

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OsSLI1, a Homeodomain Containing Transcription Activator, Involves Abscisic Acid Related Stress Response in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) by Xi Huang, Min Duan, Jiakai Liao, Xi Yuan, Hui Chen, Jiejie Feng, Ji Huang, Hong-Sheng Zhang

“…In this study, OsSLI1 (Oryza sativa stress largely induced 1), encoding a member of the HD-Zip I subfamily, was isolated from rice. …”
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Mapping factors influencing initiation of antiretroviral treatment among adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review protocol. by Palesa Grace Likoti, Desmond Kuupiel, Nelisiwe Khuzwayo

“…The selection process will be documented by following and using the PRISMA flow diagram (Fig 1). A thematic content analysis will present a narrative account of the extracted data.…”
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Strawberry Polyphenol-Rich Fractions Can Mitigate Disorders in Gastrointestinal Tract and Liver Functions Caused by a High-Fructose Diet in Experimental Rats by Ewa Żary-Sikorska, Bartosz Fotschki, Monika Kosmala, Joanna Milala, Paulius Matusevicius, Aleksandra Rawicka, Jerzy Juśkiewicz

“…Therefore, a fraction rich in ellagitannins and proanthocyanidins (EP), and a fraction containing compounds of both mentioned classes of polyphenols and additionally anthocyanins (EPA), in doses of 0.28 and 0.70 g/100 g, respectively, were added to a standard or a high-fructose diet administered to rats for six weeks. …”
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Gestational Weight Gain among Healthy Pregnant Women from Asia in Comparison with Institute of Medicine (IOM) Guidelines-2009: A Systematic Review by Priyanka Arora, Bani Tamber Aeri

“…Changes in key aspects of reproductive health of women of child bearing age, a rising prevalence of obesity, and noncommunicable diseases prompted the revision of IOM guidelines in 2009. …”
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Comparison of the Effects of Desflurane, Sevoflurane, and Propofol on the Glottic Opening Area during Remifentanil-Based General Anesthesia Using a Supraglottic Airway Device by Takashi Kondo, Hiromichi Izumi, Makiko Kitagawa

“…Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of glottic stenosis during desflurane-remifentanil anesthesia when the airway is secured by a supraglottic airway device without the use of neuromuscular blockade.…”
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A Comprehensive Study on Hydroxyl Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Used as Catalysts for VO2+/VO2+ Reaction in Vanadium Redox Flow Battery by Qiang Li, Anyu Bai, Zeqiang Qu, Tianyu Zhang, Jie Li, Xiaochen Zhang, Mingfu Yu, Zhichao Xue, Hong Sun

“…A comprehensive study on the hydroxyl multiwalled carbon nanotubes (hydroxyl MWCNTs) as catalysts in a positive reaction was performed to improve the efficiency of the vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB). …”
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Effect of video-based trauma-informed care training for nursing staff on seclusion and restraint of psychiatric inpatients: A non-randomized controlled study by Michi Miyake, Megumi Hazumi, Kentaro Usuda, Takahiro Kawashima, Maiko Fukasawa, Hisateru Tachimori, Daisuke Nishi

“…In this non-randomized controlled trial, we examined the effectiveness of a video-based trauma-informed care training program for nursing staff, with seclusion and restraint times as the outcome. …”
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Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacteria in urinary tract infections in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mitkie Tigabie, Getnet Ayalew, Lidetu Demoze, Kebebe Tadesse, Yalewayker Gashaw, Muluneh Assefa

“…To determine the possible sources of heterogeneity, a subgroup analysis was performed. Additionally, a sensitivity analysis was conducted to determine the influence of single studies on the pooled estimates. …”
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Dissecting Causal Relationships Between Antihypertensive Drug, Gut Microbiota, and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Its Complications: A Mendelian Randomization Study by He Zheng, Shiping Wu, Wenbin Wang, Weida Qiu, Yingqing Feng

“…Similarly, a 1‐SD decrease of SLC12A2 (genetically a proxy for diuretics, for example, Torasemide) gene expression was correlated with a reduced risk of T2DM (OR, 0.88; 95% CI, 0.83–0.92). …”
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O Programa Bolsa Família: uma análise do impacto sobre o nível de pobreza no Brasil (de 2012 a 2022) by Débora da Silva Antonio, Ana Cristina Lima Couto

“…It was found that transfers from income transfer programs have a modest impact on poverty reduction, while the reduction of inequality and economic growth exert a more substantial influence on it, and it is possible to conclude that policies focused on reducing inequality and increasing income ha-ve a more effective contribution to reducing poverty than income transfer policies such as the PBF.…”
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Integrated analysis of bioinformatics, mendelian randomization, and experimental validation reveals novel diagnostic and therapeutic targets for osteoarthritis: progesterone as a potential therapeutic agent by Ziyu Weng, Chenzhong Wang, Bo Liu, Yi Yang, Yueqi Zhang, Chi Zhang

“…Progesterone was preliminarily validated as a small-molecule drug with potential effects on OA. …”
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Neil Young, Waging Heavy Peace: A Hippie’s Dream, New York, Penguin Group, Blue Rider Press, 2012, 512 pages by Robin Benzrihem

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« Adieu veau, vache, cochon, couvée… » La boucherie à l’Ancien Empire : croisement des données iconographiques, textuelles et archéologiques by Fanny Hamonic

“…It is these two facets of the subject that we set out to examine, focussing on a key moment in the sequence of actions transforming the animal into a simple foodstuff, the kill. …”
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Nulidad e invalidez en el Código Civil de Bello, en especial en cuanto a su forma de operar by Ricardo Concha Machuca

“…En efecto, se trata de nociones distintas, ya que la invalidez, que depende de las normas que confieren poderes, es un concepto previo a la nulidad y opera sin necesidad de declaración judicial. …”
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Entre o comércio e a governação local. Fernão Gonçalves Façanha: um mercador eborense de finais da Idade Média by Joaquim Bastos Serra

“…In this paper, we intend to follow the social and political trajectory of the merchant Fernão Gonçalves Façanha who conducted his professional activity in Évora, one of the most important cities of medieval Portugal, in the second half of the 14th century. This is a powerful businessman who held various positions in the municipal administration and in other urban institutions and played a relevant role in the public life of the city. …”
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