Lipids as key biomarkers in unravelling the pathophysiology of obesity-related metabolic dysregulation by Anis Adibah Osman, Siok-Fong Chin, Lay-Kek Teh, Noraidatulakma Abdullah, Nor Azian Abdul Murad, Rahman Jamal

“…Validation of potential metabolites was conducted by assessing their presence through collision-induced dissociation (CID) using a targeted tandem MS approach. …”
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Levels, Chemical Compositions, and Sources of PM2.5 of Rural and Urban Area under the Impact of Wheat Harvest by Zhiyong Li, Ziyuan Yue, Dingyuan Yang, Lei Wang, Xin Wang, Zhenxin Li, Yutong Wang, Lan Chen, Songtao Guo, Jinsong Yao, Xiao Lou, Xiaolin Xu, Jinye Wei

“…Abstract Wheat harvesting significantly alters the characteristics of PM2.5 in both rural regions and the adjacent urban areas. We conducted a systematic PM2.5 sampling campaign at two sites, one rural (ARS) and the other urban (UA), in the center of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei megalopolis during and after the wheat harvest (WH). …”
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Exploring the allometry between ear saturated water accumulation and dry mass for diagnosing winter wheat water status during the reproductive growth by Tingxuan Zhuang, Ben Zhao, Syed Tahir Ata-Ul-Karim, Gilles Lemaire, Xiaojun Liu, Yongchao Tian, Yan Zhu, Weixing Cao, Qiang Cao

“…Field experiments involving four water and two nitrogen treatments were conducted from 2019 to 2023 to determine the relationship between ear dry mass (EDM) and SWAE during the reproductive growth phase of winter wheat. …”
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Estudio psicométrico del cuestionario de intenciones emprendedoras en jóvenes mexicanos - Psychometric study of the entrepreneurial intentions questionnaire in Mexican youth by Ignacio Norambuena, Felipe Quintano, Leonor Riquelme, José Sepúlveda, Cristina Tavera, Selene Pérez, Crisóforo Álvarez, Roque López

“…Exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were conducted to assess the scale’s structure and validity. …”
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Evaluating the World Health Organization’s Hearts Model for Hypertension and Diabetes Management: A Pilot Implementation Study in Guatemala by Irmgardt Alicia Wellmann, Luis Fernando Ayala, Taryn M. Valley, Vilma Irazola, Mark D. Huffman, Michele Heisler, Peter Rohloff, Rocío Donis, Eduardo Palacios, Manuel Ramírez-Zea, David Flood

“…The study’s objective is to report outcomes from a pilot implementation trial of integrated hypertension and diabetes management based on the HEARTS model in Guatemala. Methods: We conducted a single-arm pilot implementation trial over six months from October 2023 to May 2024 in 11 Guatemalan Ministry of Health primary care facilities in two districts. …”
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Comprehensive genomic and transcriptomic profiling of pulmonary nodules in synchronous multiple primary lung cancer by Xingsheng Liu, Kun Qian, Lei Su, Xiaoru Tian, Xin Zhao, Tengteng Wang, Li Han, Zhenzhen Li, Peilong Zhang, Ruotian Wang, Baodong Liu, Yuanbo Li, Xiaogang Tan, Yi Zhang

“…Methods We performed targeted DNA sequencing on tumor specimens and conducted bulk RNA transcriptome analysis on 53 multiple nodules originating from 26 lung cancer patients. …”
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A generative whole-brain segmentation model for positron emission tomography images by Wenbo Li, Zhenxing Huang, Hongyan Tang, Yaping Wu, Yunlong Gao, Jing Qin, Jianmin Yuan, Yang Yang, Yan Zhang, Na Zhang, Hairong Zheng, Dong Liang, Meiyun Wang, Zhanli Hu

“…Results Experiments were conducted on real brain PET/MR images from 120 patients. …”
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Detection Rate of Helicobacter Pylori Infection and Atrophic Gastritis Using Serological Markers “GastroPanel®” Among Employees of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre... by A. D. Kaprin, N. S. Sergeeva, S. S. Pirogov, I. I. Alentov, O. К. Yutsevich, V. I. Ryabtseva, G. F. Minibaeva, N. V. Marshutina, T. А. Karmakova

“…Regarding the occupational risks of infection among medical workers, we consider it advisable to conduct such screening without selecting an asymptomatic population.…”
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Post-vaccination campaign evaluation of systemic and mucosal immunity of trivalent oral poliovirus vaccine in Karachi, Pakistan (2020–2021): a cross-sectional studyResearch in cont... by Ali Faisal Saleem, Visalakshi Jeyaseelan, Zaubina Kazi, Mahjabeen Zehra, Muhammad Masroor Alam, Grace Macklin, Rocio Lopez Cavestany, Sajid Muhammad, Najeeb Rehman, Ondrej Mach

“…Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in four peri-urban sites (Cattle Colony, Ibrahim Hyderi, Ali Akber Shah, Rehri Goth) Karachi, Pakistan. …”
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Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of an ACT and compassion-based intervention for women with breast cancer: study protocol of two randomised controlled trials {1} by Inês A. Trindade, Andreia Soares, David Skvarc, Diogo Carreiras, Joana Pereira, Óscar Lourenço, Filipa Sampaio, Bruno de Sousa, Teresa C. Martins, Paula Boaventura, Joana Marta-Simões, Mind Project Team, Helena Moreira

“…Statistical analyses will be conducted using an intention-to-treat approach. Analyses of moderators and mediators of change will also be performed. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of intimate partner violence in pregnancy: a multicentre, binational study by Akaninyene E. Ubom, Chidinma P. Ohachenu, Suraiya S. Auwal, Safiyya F. Usman, Akwasi B. Opoku, Caesar A. Ansing, Jamiu S. Shehu, Peter C. Oriji, Komommo O. Okpebri, Ademola S. Olutoye, Rasheedat O. Balogun, Joshua E. Ifebude, Oluwole D. Obadina, Solomon Nyeche, Abdurrahman A. Bunawa, Ukeje J. Ifeanyi, Fatima A. Mahmud, Hauwa S. Gumbi, Akeem O. Ojugbele, Olubusayo O. Areo, Olakunle E. Ogunjide, Mariam M. Shiru, Ada C. Okpighe, Chia Iornengen, David M. Aqua, Suleiman Z. Abubakar, Fadekemi O. Gabriel-Raji, Oyiana I. Gregory, Lukman O. Lawal, Mathias Abude, David Walawah, Aderopo I. Adelola, Akpofure H. Ese, Jane C. Orijani, Ephraim A. Suobite, Olire C. Afon, Obinna P. Ekwebalam, Baderinwa O. Akanji, Emmanuel E. John, Ibraheem O. Awowole, Omotade A. Ijarotimi, Ngozi Thompson, John I. Ikimalo, Olusola B. Fasubaa

“…Methods A descriptive, cross-sectional study, conducted between February-July 2022, amongst pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics in 17 health facilities across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria, and three hospitals in three regions in Ghana. …”
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Risks of parasitic helminth disease outbreaks and influence of physico-chemical factors in flood prone areas of Yaoundé, Cameroon by Noura Efietngab Atembeh, Jean Patrick Molu, Jeanne Valerie Emvoutou Maboulou, Boris Fominyam, Rodrigue Nanfack Dongmo, Gabriel Bertrand Zambo, Emilie Tchinda Tiecheu, Jeannette Tombi, Lucia Nkengazong, Serge Hubert Zebaze Togouet, Jean Louis Essame Oyono

“…The overcrowding and poor hygiene observed in these areas are responsible for the unsmiling variations in environmental cleanliness, exploitation of river water for domestic purposes thus putting them at risk for parasitic disease transmissions. This study was conducted in order to assess the risks of human helminthiases outbreaks in relation to water physico-chemical factors in the city of Yaoundé. …”
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Status of cerebrovascular autoregulation relates to outcome in severe paediatric head injury: STARSHIP, a prospective multicentre validation studyResearch in context by Shruti Agrawal, Claudia Smith, Stefan Y. Bogli, Michal M. Placek, Manuel Cabeleira, Deborah White, Esther Daubney, Adam Young, Erta Beqiri, Riaz Kayani, Diarmuid O'Donnell, Nazima Pathan, Suzanna Watson, Anna Maw, Matthew Ganrett, Hari Krishan Kanthimathianathan, Harish Bangalore, Santosh Sundararajan, Gayathri Subramanian, Dusan Raffaj, Avishay Sarfatti, Simona Lampareillo, Anton Mayer, Oliver Ross, Marek Czosnyka, Peter J. Hutchinson, Peter Smielewski, Carly Tooke, Caroline Payne, Holly Belfield, Amisha Mistry, Collette Spencer, Claire Jennings, Lara Bunni, Laura Anderson, Emily Morgan, Melanie James, Rebecca Beckley, Tahnima Khatun, Hafiza Khatun, Olivia Nugent, Richard Aldridge, Ruth Morgan, Julie Morcombe, Martin Quinton, Catherine Postlethwaite, Jenny Pond, Jessica Cutler, Caitlin Oxford

“…Methods: Studying Trends of AutoRegulation in Severe Head Injury in Paediatrics (STARSHIP) (clinicalTrials.gov identifier-NCT0688462), was a prospective, multicentre, observational, research database study conducted across 10 identified UK Paediatric Intensive Care Units from 01.07.2018 till 31.04.2024. …”
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Antifungal activity and mechanism of Phoebe bournei wood essential oil against two dermatophytes by Yan Yang, Qinglin Sun, Yuting Zhang, Junhua Huang, Wenjun Ma, Qi Yang, Zaikang Tong, Junhong Zhang

“…Physiological experiment of M. gypseum showed significant differences in protein extravasation, extracellular conductivity and intracellular MDA content after three hours of treatment with 0.450 mg/mL PWEO compared with the control. …”
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Association between joint exposure to ambient air pollutants and carotid plaque: The mediating role of cardiometabolic risk factors by Yunfei Li, Ze Han, Xiaoyu Zhao, Yueruijing Liu, Zhiyuan Wu, Jinqi Wang, Xia Li, Xiuhua Guo, Lixin Tao

“…A modified Poisson regression model was conducted to investigate the relationship between exposure to air pollution and carotid plaque occurrence. …”
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An anoikis-related signature predicts prognosis and immunotherapy response in gastrointestinal cancers by Ruyi Liu, Ruyi Liu, Ruyi Liu, Ruyi Liu, Ruyi Liu, Yuchen Liu, Yuchen Liu, Yuchen Liu, Yuchen Liu, Yuchen Liu, Weicheng Huang, Weicheng Huang, Weicheng Huang, Weicheng Huang, Weicheng Huang, Pengxiang Chen, Pengxiang Chen, Pengxiang Chen, Pengxiang Chen, Pengxiang Chen, Yufeng Cheng, Yufeng Cheng, Yufeng Cheng, Yufeng Cheng, Yufeng Cheng

“…A correlation analysis between the Anoscore, the tumor microenvironment and drug sensitivity was conducted in GI cancers. The expression and function of some candidate genes were validated in vitro.ResultsIn terms of prognostic ARGs, two anoikis-related patterns, ARG clusters A and B, were identified. …”
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Insulin resistance surrogates are associated with all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality in population with metabolic syndrome: a retrospective cohort study of NHANES by Jinhao Liao, Linjie Wang, Lian Duan, Fengying Gong, Huijuan Zhu, Hui Pan, Hongbo Yang

“…Sensitivity analyses were then conducted by removing individuals with CKD, CHF, CAD, stroke, or cancer, respectively. …”
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Potential impact and mechanism of aged polyethylene microplastics on nitrogen assimilation of Lactuca sativa L. by Xiaoli Mou, Hedong Zhu, Renrui Dai, Li Lu, Shengqi Qi, Min Zhu, Yuyang Long, Nan Ma, Chao Chen, Jiali Shentu

“…In this study, pot experiments were conducted to investigate the potential effect of aged polyethylene (PE) microplastic addition (particle sizes: 20 and 0.1 µm, addition levels: 0.5 % [w/w], referred to as the control (CK), P20 (20-µm PE), AP20 (20-µm aged PE), P0.1 (0.1-µm PE), AP0.1 (0.1-µm aged PE) on MNPs accumulation and N assimilation in romaine lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.). …”
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Reliability of radiomics features as imaging biomarkers for evaluating brain aging: A study based on myelin protein and diffusion tensor imaging by Yuting Yan, Mengmeng Hu, Xiaodong He, Yuyun Xu, Xiaojun Sun, Jiaxuan Peng, Fanfan Zhao, Yuan Shao

“…T2-weighted imaging and DTI were conducted to obtain white matter radiomics features and DTI parameters. …”
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Development of a nomogram for predicting pancreatic portal hypertension in patients with acute pancreatitis: a retrospective study by Yong Lv, Hui Luo, Yingjie Zhang, Xiangping Wang, Yanglin Pan, Yunling Li, Qiaoyu Su, Xianchen Zhan, Linhui Zhang, Xiaoyu Kang, Shuhui Liang, Gui Ren

“…Future studies with larger sample sizes are necessary to confirm our findings and conduct external validation.…”
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