Prognostic value and clinicopathological significance of pre-and post-treatment systemic immune-inflammation index in colorectal cancer patients: a meta-analysis by Yueting Tan, Bei’er Hu, Qian Li, Wen Cao

“…Following literature screening, quality assessment, and extraction of outcome measures, a meta-analysis was conducted using Stata. Publication bias was assessed by funnel plots and Egger’s test. …”
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The effect of pro-inflammatory cytokines on the development of atherosclerosis in systemic lupus erythematosus patients: ultrasonographic assessment of intimal medial thickness and... by Mohamed Nasser, Mary Wadie, Alyaa Farid, Azza El Amir

“…So, the objective of this study was to conduct retrospective cohort study among SLE patients to define which risk factor, inflammation or dyslipidemia, correlated with the development of atherosclerosis in SLE and which ultrasound assessment, CIMT or RI, is more useful in identifying atherosclerosis. …”
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In Vitro Free Radical Scavenging Properties and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Ilex paraguariensis (Maté) and the Ability of Its Major Chemical Markers to Inhibit the Production of... by Ingrid Vicente Farias, Eduarda Fratoni, Lais Cristina Theindl, Angela Machado de Campos, Eduardo Monguilhott Dalmarco, Flavio Henrique Reginatto

“…(Aquifoliaceae), popularly known as “yerba mate,” has great economic and social significance for the population of Southern Latin America. This study was conducted (1) to investigate the phytochemical composition of four different standardized extracts, (2) to investigate its free radical scavenging properties, and (3) to investigate the anti-inflammatory action of I. paraguariensis and its major chemical markers. …”
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Geospatial distribution of Hepatitis E seroprevalence in Nepal, 2021. by Chulwoo Rhee, Amy Dighe, Nishan Katuwal, Haeun Cho, Ramzi Mraidi, Dipesh Tamrakar, Jacqueline KyungAh Lim, Nimesh Poudyal, Il-Yeon Park, Deok Ryun Kim, Ritu Amatya, Rajeev Shrestha, Andrew S Azman, Julia Lynch

“…<h4>Methodology/principle findings</h4>A nationally representative cross-sectional serosurvey of 3,922 individuals ≥2 years old from 975 households spread across 65 wards throughout Nepal was conducted between November 2021 and January 2022. Bio-banked samples were tested for anti-HEV IgG. …”
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Association between retinal markers and cognition in older adults: a systematic review by Gerald Liew, Bamini Gopinath, Joyce Chan, Joyce Siette, Varshanie Jeevakumar, Rebekah Sefton, Tejal M Shah

“…Risk of bias was assessed using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies tool.Data extraction and synthesis Data extraction was conducted by two authors (VJ, RS) and reviewed by another author (JS). …”
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Exploring transversal competencies in engineering students through international experiences by Guillermo M. Chans, Guillermo M. Chans, Ana Paula Valle-Arce, Salvador Salas-Maxemín, Patricia Caratozzolo, Patricia Caratozzolo, Claudia Camacho-Zuñiga, Claudia Camacho-Zuñiga

“…Data were collected through a 43-question semi-structured interview with 13 undergraduate engineering students experiencing an abroad study program. Participants conducted a personal assessment to reflect on their enhancement of competencies through personal and academic performance. …”
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Experimental Studies on Cracking and Local Strain Behaviors of Rock-Like Materials with a Single Hole before and after Reinforcement under Biaxial Compression by Jian Liao, Yanlin Zhao, Liming Tang, Qiang Liu

“…The RYL600 rock shear rheometer was used to conduct biaxial compression tests and, combined with HD industrial cameras and high-precision strain gauges, to study the effects of different reinforcement thicknesses and different lateral pressure on the mechanical properties of single-hole rock-like materials during the total stress and strain process. …”
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Healthcare-seeking delays and associated factors among immigrant patients with acute ischaemic stroke in Shenzhen: a retrospective observational study by Qingshi Zhao, Changyu Li, Zongbi Wu, Youli Jiang, Yanfeng Li

“…The study investigated sociodemographic, clinical data and stroke-specific scales (modified Rankin Scale, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, Glasgow Coma Scale) to identify factors influencing delays.Setting The study was conducted in Shenzhen, a city characterised by a significant immigrant population, providing insights applicable to urban regions with similar demographics.Results Of the 1356 patients studied, 82.6% (n=1120) experienced healthcare-seeking delays, with a median delay of 12.67 hours (IQR: 3.5–28.8). …”
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Long-Term Destiny of Corneal Endothelial Cells in Anterior Chamber Intraocular Lens-Implanted Eyes by Yating Tang, Jie Xu, Jiahui Chen, Yi Lu

“…Semiannual or annual follow-up and evaluation of endothelial cells should be conducted in AC-IOL-implanted patients.…”
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Genetic Determinants of Immune Cells and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk: A Bioinformatics and Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Study by Tong WU, Fei GAO, Fei TENG, Qiaoli ZHANG

“…Immune infiltration analysis was conducted using GSVA and CIBERSORT algorithms. A bidirectional Mendelian randomization analysis was then performed to explore the causal relationships between immune cells and HCC. …”
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Impact of A1 segment asymmetry on hemodynamic conditions around the circle of Willis and anterior communicating artery aneurysm formation by Joonho Lee, Seul-Ki Jeong, Ji Man Hong, Ji Man Hong

“…Using time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography (TOF-MRA), the research introduces a novel approach to assessing shear stress in A1 segments to uncover the hemodynamic factors contributing to AcomA formation.MethodAn observational study was conducted over 6 years at a tertiary university hospital’s outpatient clinic. …”
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Effectiveness of mental health interventions for older adults in South Asia: A scoping review. by Hoimonty Mazumder, Farah Faizah, Easter Protiva Gain, Irfath Sharmin Eva, Kaniz Ferdouse Mou, Nobonita Saha, Farzana Rahman, Jyoti Das, A M Khairul Islam, Fazilatun Nesa, M Mahbub Hossain

“…Therefore, future researchers are encouraged to conduct empirical studies to understand disease burden, including associated factors of geriatric mental health, which may help to construct contextually appropriate mental health interventions in this region.…”
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"LETTER TO THE KING" BY JULES DESTRY: FROM SEPARATISM TO UNITARISM IN BELGIUM by E. V. Ermakova

“…This article includes excerpts from the "Letter to the King", which were given for the first time in the author's Russian translation and conducted historical criticism of the source. The study is based on a set of scientific methods and approaches, including the principle of scientific objectivity and systematic approach, used in historical research. …”
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Addictive behaviour of students: Early detection experience and socio-psychological characteristics by A. V. Smirnov, L. A. Maksimova, I. A. Simonova

“…The stability of factors was calculated using the Lewandowski’s method. The study was conducted in different regions of Russia in 2019–2020. …”
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Physicochemical Properties and Total Carotenoid Content of High-Quality Unripe Plantain Flour from Varieties of Hybrid Plantain Cultivars by Ekpereka Oluchukwu Anajekwu, Busie Maziya-Dixon, Rahman Akinoso, Wasiu Awoyale, Emmanuel Oladeji Alamu

“…Information on the physicochemical and carotenoid properties of flours from hybrid plantain cultivars in the literature is limited. This study was conducted to determine the physicochemical properties and carotenoid contents of unripe plantain flour from selected hybrid plantain cultivars using standard laboratory methods. …”
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Efficient Method for Robust Backdoor Detection and Removal in Feature Space Using Clean Data by Donik Vrsnak, Marko Subasic, Sven Loncaric

“…It can more consistently detect and mitigate backdoor attacks than similar trigger inversion defense methods that conduct the defense in the input space instead of feature space (where, on average, it achieves approx. 10% higher decrease in attack success rate during mitigation compared to the second-best method). …”
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Development of a Sustainable Flexible Humidity Sensor Based on <i>Tenebrio molitor</i> Larvae Biomass-Derived Chitosan by Ezekiel Edward Nettey-Oppong, Riaz Muhammad, Emmanuel Ackah, Hojun Yang, Ahmed Ali, Hyun-Woo Jeong, Seong-Wan Kim, Young-Seek Seok, Seung Ho Choi

“…This mechanism was further elucidated through molecular dynamics simulations, revealing that the conductivity in the sensor is modulated by proton mobility, which operates via the Grotthuss mechanism under high-humidity and the packed-acid mechanism under low-humidity conditions. …”
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Climate change and suicide epidemiology: a systematic review and meta-analysis of gender variations in global suicide rates by Dan-Dan Chen, Jin-Heng Tu, Ke-Nan Ling, Xiao-Hong Jin, Hai-Yan Huang

“…Such interactions underscore the importance of understanding how climate-driven mental health risks vary by environmental factor and gender, as gender-specific vulnerabilities shape responses to climate stressors.MethodsBy April 16, 2024, we conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, Scopus, ProQuest, and Embase. …”
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Analysis of Fine Needle Non Aspiration Cytology for the Diagnosis of Cervical Lymph Node Tuberculosis: A Cross-sectional Study by S Rajesh Kumar Jain, Samta, RK Divya, V Abhirami

“…Materials and Methods: This institutional-based, cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Respiratory Medicine, Princess Krishnajammanni TB and Chest Diseases Hospital (PKTB and CDH), Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC and RI) in Mysuru, from January 2019 to September 2022 on presumptive cervical LNTB patients who underwent FNNAC followed by an excision biopsy of the same Lymph Node (LN). …”
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Review: Application of Protein-Based Raw Materials in Health Foods in China by Hao Duan, Gaigai Liu, Jiaqi Liu, Zhuoye Wang, Shuyuan Bao, Xinyue Chang, Wenjie Yan

“…In recent years, there has been more and more research on and applications of raw protein materials, but few teams have conducted a detailed review of the application status of raw protein materials in China’s health foods, the basis for their compliance and use, and the research on their health care functions. …”
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