Hepatoprotection and Phytochemistry of the Vietnamese Herbs Cleome chelidonii and Cleome viscosa Stems by Nhat Minh Phan, Thi Hong Tuoi Do, Le Thanh Tuyen Nguyen, Trong Tuan Nguyen, Quoc Luan Ngo, Trong Duc Tran, Quan Hien Nguyen, Bui Linh Chi Huynh, Diep Xuan Ky Nguyen, Trong Dat Bui, Dinh Tri Mai, Tan Phat Nguyen

“…Further, phytochemical studies of these ones were conducted and led to the identification of eight flavonoids: visconoside A (1), visconoside B (2), quercetin 3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside 7-O-α-L-rhamnopyranoside (3), kaempferol 3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside 7-O-α-L-rhamnopyranoside (4), cleomeside A (5), cleomeside B (6), cleomeside C (7), and quercetin-3-O-[β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1⟶2)]-α-L-rhamnopyranoside 7-O-α-L-rhamnopyranoside (8). …”
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Comparative-effectiveness research of COVID-19 treatment: a rapid scoping review by Sharon E Straus, Jesmin Antony, Andrea C Tricco, Rachel Warren, Erin Macdonald, Ba Pham, Milan Patel, Fatemeh Yazdi, Amruta Radhakrishnan, Marco Ghassemi, Patricia Rios, Chantal Williams, Naveeta Ramkissoon, Matthew P Muller, Nazia Darvesh, Gordon V Cormack, Maura R Grossman, Melissa Kampman, Reid Robson

“…The studies and evidence syntheses were conducted in 51 and 39 countries, respectively.Most studies enrolled patients admitted to acute care hospitals (84%), included on average 169 participants, with an average age of 60 years, study duration of 28 days, number of effect outcomes of four and number of harm outcomes of one. …”
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Bronchiectasis Exacerbation Increases the Risk of Adverse Renal Outcomes—Results From a Large Territory‐Wide Cohort Study by Wang Chun Kwok, Chung Ki Tsui, Leung Sze Him Isaac, Chun Ka Emmanuel Wong, Terence Chi Chun Tam, James Chung Man Ho, Desmond Yat Hin Yap

“…Methods A territory‐wide retrospective cohort study was conducted in Hong Kong between 1/1/1993 and 31/12/2017. …”
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The impact of prolonged blockade of the releasing hormone on alterations in cardiac macrophage polarisation subsequent to quercetin administration in rats by T.A. Voroshylova, V.I. Shepitko, Ye.V. Stetsuk, N.V. Boruta, O.V. Vilkhova, M.V. Rud, G.S. Puzyryov, O.V. Sych, А.A. Miahkokhlib

“…Materials and methods. The study was conducted on 60 sexually mature male rats. The animals were divided into two groups: control (n = 10) and experimental (n = 50). …”
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Paucity of viral infection symptoms in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases by Carola Berking, Georg Schett, Andreas Ramming, Raja Atreya, Markus F Neurath, Bernhard Manger, Filippo Fagni, Arnd Kleyer, Milena L Pachowsky, Axel J Hueber, Stefan Kleinert, Karin Manger, Florian Schuch, Monika Ronneberger, David Simon, Michael Sticherling, Koray Tascilar, Christine Meder, Moritz Leppkes, Peter Dietrich, Verena Schoenau, Daniela Bohr, Fabian Hartmann, Selahattin Alp Temiz, Ioanna Minopoulou, Louis Schuster, Melek Yalcin Mutlu, Gerhard Kroenke, Till Orlemann, Johanna Mößner

“…This study aimed to investigate the symptom pattern of common viral infections in patients with IMID and compare it with controls without IMIDs.Design A cross-sectional study conducted between 1 February and 30 April 2020, using a questionnaire.Setting Seven tertiary regional care centers in Germany, which specialised in the care of patients with IMID (namely, in gastroenterology, dermatology, rheumatology and immunology clinical care).Participants One thousand nine hundred nine participants completed the survey (757 patients with IMID; 1152 non-IMID controls).Primary outcome measure The occurrence of 11 common viral illness symptoms within the preceding 3 months in patients with IMID and non-IMID controls.Results Symptom data were clustered, based on number and co-occurrance, into 3 major clusters and 2 subclusters ranked by the average number of symptoms. …”
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Relationship between albumin-corrected anion gap and lumbar spine bone mineral density: a cross-sectional study by Aiguo Liu, Aiguo Liu, Ting Ying, Shuang Deng, Chenxu Wang, Chenxu Wang, Ziwen Zhao, Sitong Zhang, Han Xiao, Chengqing Yi, Dejian Li

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between albumin-corrected anion gap (ACAG) and lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) in a diverse population, assessing how variations in ACAG levels correlate with changes in lumbar spine BMD and the potential implications for osteoporosis risk.MethodsA cross-sectional analysis was conducted involving 3,057 participants (1,555 males and 1,502 females). …”
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β-receptor blocker enhances anti-tumor immunity via inhibiting lactate-induced norepinephrine metabolism of macrophages during malignant pleural effusion by Ru Zhang, Weijia Wang, Aitian Li, Huishang Wang, Xiaoyan Liu, Feifei Fan, Ying Wang, Huanyu Zhang, Jingxia Chang, Yinyin Zhang, Hongmin Wang, Lijun Miao, Bo Huang, Li Yang, Li Yang, Li Yang, Yi Zhang, Yi Zhang, Yi Zhang, Yi Zhang, Yi Zhang

“…Then, the mechanism that how propranolol effectively reprogrammed the immunosuppressive microenvironment of MPE was conducted by the experiments of mass spectrometry, RNA-seq, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, western blotting, etc. …”
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Transforming Non-Digital, Clinical Workflows to Detect and Track Vision-Threatening Diabetic Retinopathy via a Digital Platform Integrating Artificial Intelligence: Implementation... by Peranut Chotcomwongse, Paisan Ruamviboonsuk, Chaiwat Karavapitayakul, Koblarp Thongthong, Anyarak Amornpetchsathaporn, Methaphon Chainakul, Malee Triprachanath, Eckachai Lerdpanyawattananukul, Niracha Arjkongharn, Varis Ruamviboonsuk, Nattaporn Vongsa, Pawin Pakaymaskul, Turean Waiwaree, Hathaiphan Ruampunpong, Richa Tiwari, Viroj Tangcharoensathien

“…We developed a cloud-based digital platform and implemented it in an existing DR screening program. Methods We conducted the following processes in the platform for prospective DR screening at a community hospital: capturing patients’ retinal photographs, uploading them for grading by AI or trained personnel on alternate weeks for 32 weeks, and referring vision-threatening DR to a referral center. …”
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Protocol for a feasibility study and process evaluation of a psychosocially modelled diabetes education programme for young people with type 1 diabetes: the Youth Empowerment Skill... by Nick Sevdalis, Khalida Ismail, Tayana Soukup, Trevor Murrells, Dulmini Kariyawasam, Stephen Thomas, Judith Parsons, Angus Forbes, Rita Forde, Maria Baldellou Lopez, Marie Jones, Martha Ford-Adams, Nardos Yemane, Siobhan Pender, Alex Silverstien

“…The study will take place in diabetes centres serving socioculturally diverse populations. We will conduct a feasibility randomised controlled trial (waiting-list design) with integrated process evaluation. …”
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Childhood wasting and associated factors in Africa: evidence from standard demographic and health surveys from 35 countries by Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Belayneh Shetie Workneh, Mohammed Seid Ali, Almaz Tefera Gonete, Masresha Asmare Techane, Mulugeta Wassie, Alemneh Tadesse Kassie, Medina Abdela Ahmed, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Yilkal Abebaw Wassie, Berhan Tekeba, Enyew Getaneh Mekonen

“…This study aims to assess the prevalence and associated factors of childhood wasting in Africa. Method This study conducted a secondary analysis of demographic and health survey datasets from 2010 to 2022 in 35 African countries. …”
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Microbial Colonization and Antibiotic Resistance Profiles in Chronic Wounds: A Comparative Study of Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Venous Ulcers by Florica Sandru, Elena Poenaru, Smaranda Stoleru, Andreea-Maria Radu, Alexandra-Maria Roman, Corina Ionescu, Aurelian Zugravu, Jafal Mugurel Nader, Livia-Cristiana Băicoianu-Nițescu

“…This study aimed to investigate the microbial populations and antibiotic resistance profiles in HS and VU patients, comparing the prevalence of common pathogens and their antimicrobial resistance profiles. <b>Methods</b>: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis that included a total of 112 individuals (24 with the diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa and 88 diagnosed with venous ulcer). …”
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Embryo Mosaicism Rate in National Referral Hospital of Indonesia Detected Using Next-Generation Sequencing: A Retrospective Study by Achmad Kemal Harzif, Muhammad Ikhsan, Pritta Ameilia Iffanolida, Kresna Mutia, Budi Wiweko, R Muharam, Kanadi Sumapraja, Gita Pratama, Mila Maidarti, Vita Silvana, Amalia Shadrina, Irene Sinta Febriana, Nafi'atul Ummah, Aisyah Retno Puspawardani, Andon Hestiantoro

“…Furthermore, a significant difference in high mosaicism rates was detected inpatients with unexplained infertility (P<0.05).Conclusion: In contrast to the study conducted elsewhere, our center had a higher mosaicism rate. …”
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Maize Herbivore-Induced Volatiles Enhance Xenobiotic Detoxification in Larvae of <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> and <i>S. litura</i> by Peng Wang, Qiyue Zeng, Yi Zhao, Xiaomin Sun, Yongqiang Han, Rensen Zeng, Yuanyuan Song, Dongmei Chen, Yibin Lin

“…Our findings demonstrate that HIPVs released by the pest-infested host plants are conductive to the xenobiotic tolerance of lepidopteran insect larvae. …”
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Identification and Functional Analysis of PANoptosis‐Associated Genes in the Progression From Sepsis to ARDS by Zhong‐Hua Lu, Yan Tang, Hu Chen, Feng Liu, Mei Liu, Lu Fu, Xian‐Kai Wang, Ming‐Juan Li, Wei‐Li Yu, Yun Sun

“…Functional enrichment analyses were conducted to determine pathway involvement, and correlations with immune cells were assessed. …”
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Medical insurance-related professionals’ identification of the benefits of the medical insurance system in Northeast China: a cross-sectional study by Zili Zhou, Huan Liu, Linghan Shan, Ye Li, Xin Zhang, Jiahui Wang, Zheng Kang, Mingli Jiao, Yanhua Hao, Yangguang Chen, Qunhong Wu

“…Methods In 2021, we conducted a cross-sectional questionnaire survey (n = 1829) in Heilongjiang Province, located in Northeast China, to collect data. …”
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Compulsive Buying Disorder among Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing Undergraduate Students from Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India: A Cross-sectional Study by A Hari Narayanan, Vedapriya Dande Rajasekar, Raja Danasekaran, BN Surya, P Manoj, S Madhush Kumar, Rehana Syed, R Harishma

“…Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu, India from November 2023 to March 2024 among undergraduate students from six colleges. …”
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A surveillance study to determine the accuracy of mild traumatic brain injury diagnosis in an emergency department: protocol for a retrospective cohort study by Ian D Cameron, Ilaria Pozzato, Ashley Craig, Bamini Gopinath, Mark Gillett, Annette Kifley, Kim Van Vu, Susanne Meares, Anthony Liang

“…This project will advance existing research findings by estimating the occurrence of mTBI among those attending an ED and quantifying the accuracy of mTBI diagnoses recorded by ED staff through a comprehensive audit of ED records.Methods and analysis Retrospective chart reviews (between June 2015 and June 2016) of electronic clinical records from an ED in Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) will be conducted. The study population will include persons aged 18–65 years who attended the ED with any clinical features potentially indicative of mTBI. …”
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Sexual practices and risky sexual behaviours among public secondary school adolescents in a local government area in Ekiti State, Nigeria by Ojo JO, Ipinnimo TM, Alao TA, Alabi OS, Adeojo OM, Ilevbare MO, Olorunfemi BN, Esan FJ, Adejumo JO, Dailo CO, Ubulom KA, Ogbonna KO, Adebayo TO, Mesileya AO, Ajewole OO, Stephen-Douglas SJ, Chukwuonye CVS, Oluwagbemi OD

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 in-school adolescents selected using multistage sampling. …”
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Mechanical chest compression increases intrathoracic hemorrhage complications in patients receiving extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation by Yoshihisa Matsushima, Tatsuhiro Shibata, Kodai Shibao, Rei Yamakawa, Miyu Hayashida, Toshiyuki Yanai, Takashi Ishimatsu, Takehiro Homma, Shoichiro Nohara, Maki Otsuka, Yoshihiro Fukumoto

“…This study investigated the relationship between mechanical CPR and severe intrathoracic hemorrhage during ECPR compared to manual CPR. Methods: We conducted a single-center retrospective study of consecutive patients who underwent ECPR from April 2017 to March 2024 according to a standard institutional protocol. …”
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Construction of a novel cuproptosis-related gene signature and integrative analyses in cholangiocarcinoma by Liye Wang, Pan Li, Shuai Gong, Lina Pang, Mingyu Li, Chi Zhang, Shengli Zhang, Xiaoke Zhang, Guozhong Jiang, Wei He

“…However, the molecular and immune characteristics in cuproptosis-defined subgroups of cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) remain to be further illustrated. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive investigation into the genetic and transcriptional variation, prognostic significance, and expression profiles of 16 cuproptosis-related genes (CRGs). …”
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