Risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma: an umbrella review of systematic review and meta-analysis by Jie Wang, Kaijie Qiu, Songsheng Zhou, Yichao Gan, Keting Jiang, Donghuan Wang, Haibiao Wang

“…Background Numerous meta-analyses have identified various risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), prompting a comprehensive study to synthesize evidence quality and strength.Methods This umbrella review of meta-analyses was conducted throughout PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. …”
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Cell stress response to combined ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and magnetic fields: a review based on human buccal epithelium cells by К. А. Кузнецов, Г. М. Онищенко, О. Т. Ніколов

“…Objectives: This paper presents the review and analysis of previously conducted experimental series in comparison with adjacent-aimed works to make a step forward in understanding the role of low doses of ionizing, non-ionizing radiation and magnetic field in the development of cellular effects. …”
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Influence of Mesalazine on Ferroptosis-Related Gene Expression in In Vitro Colorectal Cancer Culture by Joanna Słoka, Barbara Strzałka-Mrozik, Sebastian Kubica, Ilona Nowak, Celina Kruszniewska-Rajs

“…<b>Methods:</b> The study was conducted on the colon cancer cell line DLD-1 and normal intestinal epithelial cells from the CCD 841 CoN cell line. …”
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Crop wild relatives in the protected areas of the Republic of Bashkortostan by S. R. Miftakhova, L. M. Abramova, N. M. Saifullina, O. V. Yusupova

“…The floristic study of CWR was conducted using the standard route method. The methods of comparative floristics were applied in the CWR analysis,. …”
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TDCN: A novel temporal depthwise convolutional network for short-term load forecasting by Mingping Liu, Chenxu Xia, Yuxin Xia, Suhui Deng, Yuhao Wang

“…To evaluate the effectiveness and generalization of the proposed model, experiments are conducted using two real-world datasets. Comparative experiments with other state-of-the-art methods are also performed. …”
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High Doses of Halotolerant Gut-Indigenous Lactobacillus plantarum Reduce Cultivable Lactobacilli in Newborn Calves without Increasing Its Species Abundance by Alexander Rodriguez-Palacios, Henry R. Staempfli, J. Scott Weese

“…To elucidate the ecological effect of high oral doses of halotolerant (resistant to table salt) indigenous-gut bacteria on other commensals early in life, we conducted a culture-based study to quantify the effect of intestinal Lactobacillus plantarum strain of bovine origin (with remarkable aerobic growth capabilities and inhibitory activity against Escherichia coli O157:H7 and F5) on clinical health and gut lactobacilli/coliforms in newborn calves. …”
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A community-based study to estimate the internet usage and its associated factors among elderly residing in an urban slum area in North India by Garima Sangwan, Nitika Sharma, Rajesh Garg

“…Methods This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 study participants. A semi-structured interview schedule was used for data collection. …”
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Characteristics and Outcomes of Heart Failure Outpatients with Improvement in Ejection Fraction in Qatar by Rasha Kaddoura, Jassim Zaheen Shah, Mohamed Izham Mohamed Ibrahim, Rajvir Singh, Ammar Chapra, Haisam Alsadi, Maha Al Amri, Tahseen Hamamyh, Manar Fallouh, Farras Elasad, Mohamed Salah Abdelghani, Sumaya Alsaadi Alyafei, Amr Badr, Ashfaq Patel

“…Methods: This retrospective cohort study conducted at the advanced heart failure (HF) clinic in Qatar recruited patients who visited the clinic between January 2017 and December 2018. …”
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B-phosphatidylethanol testing to identify hazardous alcohol use in primary health care—a game changer and a challenge for general practitioners: a qualitative study by Åsa Steensland, Anna Segernäs, Mårten Larsson, Andrea Johansson Capusan, Lisa Kastbom

“…This study aimed to explore general practitioners’ (GPs’) experiences and perceptions of using B-Phosphatidylethanol (PEth), a specific quantitative biomarker for alcohol use, in their clinical work with patient consultations and treatment follow-up in Swedish PHC.Design, participants, and setting Individual interviews were conducted with GPs and resident GPs (n 20) in Swedish PHC and analysed using qualitative content analysis.Findings The overarching theme PEth testing in primary health care—a game changer and a challenge illustrated that PEth testing has improved the prerequisites for the GP-patient interaction while making it more complex. …”
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Exploring community stakeholder perspectives of partnership development in community-engaged undergraduate Global Health Education in the UK: a qualitative study by Shyam Sundar Budhathoki, Helen Ward, Dorota Chapko, Christine Pettitt, Keitumetse-Kabelo Murray

“…This study explores the perspectives of members of community-based organisations (CBOs) who were partnered with a community engagement programme for intercalating medical students at Imperial College London.Design A qualitative study using semistructured interviews was conducted, employing reflexive thematic analysis.Setting London, UK.Participants A total of five participants (one member from five CBOs who agreed to participate) were interviewed for this study. …”
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Novel hormonal agents in men with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer and reduced performance status: Experiences of a specialized single center by Thomas Büttner, Philipp Lossin, Stefan Latz, Carolin Jacobs, Philipp Krausewitz, Stefan Hauser

“…Notably, most clinical trials excluded individuals with an ECOG PS ≥2, leaving a gap in our understanding of the potential benefits of NHA therapy for this specific patient cohort. Methods We conducted an analysis of fifty‐three NHA‐naïve men characterized by attaining mCRPC at an ECOG PS of ≥2 subsequent to androgen deprivation monotherapy between 2008 and 2023. …”
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Association of cigarette smoking with cardiometabolic risk factors: A cross-sectional study by Samar Sultan, Fouzy Lesloom

“…Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted between November 2022 and June 2023. Consecutive sampling was performed to include 160 healthy participants: 100 smokers with 60 males and 40 females; and 60 age- and sexmatched non-smokers with 36 males and 24 females. …”
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Evaluating the Performance of Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticle-Modified Asphalt Binder and Modelling the Viscoelastic Properties by Using Artificial Neural Networks and Support Vector M... by Mustafa Alas, Sani Isah Abba, Shaban Ismael Albrka Ali, Abdur Rahim, Nur Izzi Md. Yusoff

“…Conventional testing procedures were adopted regarding the physical characteristics, while dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) testing procedures were conducted to evaluate the high and low temperature failure parameters. …”
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Framework for reservoir sedimentation estimation using the hydrological model and campaign—A case study of A Vuong reservoir in central Vietnam by Binh Quang Nguyen, Sameh A. Kantoush, Ngoc Duong Vo, Tetsuya Sumi

“…Bathymetry data were collected in 2003, 2015, and 2021 and conducted in 2022. SWAT was calibrated from 1996 to 2008 and validated from 2009 to 2020 using monthly observations. …”
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A pilot study on the effects of olfactory stimulation with white musk aromatic oil on psychophysiological activity: a crossover study by Fadilla Zennifa, Taisuke Nakashima, Yanli Xu, Saki Koshio, Erika Tomimatsu, Akiko Isa, Katsuya Satake, Fumi Kishida, Kuniyoshi Shimizu

“…Abstract Studies on the compounds of aromatic oils and their effects on psychophysiological changes in humans are often conducted separately. To obtain better validation, a suitable protocol is needed that can be extrapolated to large-scale olfactory stimulation experiments. …”
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One-stage versus two-stage video-assisted thoracic surgery for synchronous bilateral pulmonary nodules: protocol for a single center, non-randomized clinical trial (OTVATS-1) by Yu Han, Weixun Zhang, Peihang Xu, Zhoujunyi Tian, Yang Hao, Jin Zhang, Tai Ren, Chaoyang Liang

“…The purpose of this trial is to prospectively compare the prognostic and perioperative outcomes between one-stage and two-stage VATS for synchronous bilateral pulmonary nodules. Methods We conduct a prospective clinical trial to investigate the surgical outcomes of one-stage and two-stage VATS for patients with synchronous bilateral pulmonary nodules. …”
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Patients’ experiences in early satiety after total gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a phenomenological study by Salvatore Vaccaro, Matías Eduardo Díaz Crescitelli, Stefano Mastrangelo, Nadia Fornaciari, Elisabetta Reverberi, Silvia Di Leo, Luca Ghirotto

“…Understanding these adaptations is essential for enhancing survivorship care.MethodsWe conducted a qualitative study utilizing a phenomenological approach to gain insights into the lived experiences of gastric cancer patients following total gastrectomy. …”
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Effects of Algal-Derived β-Glucan on the Growth Performance, Intestinal Health, and Aeromonas veronii Resistance of Ricefield Eel (Monopterus albus) by Yu Guo, Zijing Yuan, Yueyun Han, Daiqin Yang, Hanwen Yuan, Fuxian Zhang

“…However, large-scale intensive breeding has increased the incidence of diseases in eels. In this study, we conducted an 8-week feeding trial to investigate the effects of β-glucan on the growth performance, intestinal health, and Aeromonas veronii resistance of Monopterus albus (M. albus). …”
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The effectiveness of the combined PBL and Tencent Conference online teaching mode in the clinical internship teaching of cardiac surgery. by Xiuwen Chen, Yao Xiao, Yunhui You, Jianxi Zhu, Shiqing Liu, Huiqiong Chen, Hong Zhu

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This historical controlled trial was conducted from September 2022 to January 2023. A total of 34 participants from the graduating class of 2020 took the combined PBL and Tencent Conference online teaching mode. 42 participants from the graduating class of 2021 adopted the traditional teaching method and were enrolled as a control group. …”
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The role of CGIAR Germplasm Health Units in averting endemic crop diseases: the example of rice blast in Bangladesh by Yuji Enriquez, Melinda Smale, Nelissa Jamora, Mohammod Hossain, Lava Kumar

“…To date, there is no systematic documentation of the pathways and extent to which GHUs contribute to economic impact in recipient countries. Methods We conducted interviews with key experts and reviewed secondary literature and data to trace the pathways through which the GHU of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) contributes to the impact of breeding for rice blast. …”
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