Prognostic Value of the Preoperative Lymphocyte‐to‐Monocyte Ratio for Postoperative Adverse Events in Patients with Acute Type a Aortic Dissection by Jia L, Wang Y, Wang J, Lin Y, Wang C, Chen C

“…The included patients were divided into a low LMR group (< 1.70, 50 cases) and a high LMR group (≥ 1.70, 51 cases). …”
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The Platelet-Specific Gene Signature in the Immunoglobulin G4-Related Disease Transcriptome by Ali Kemal Oguz, Cagdas Sahap Oygur, Bala Gur Dedeoglu, Irem Dogan Turacli, Sibel Serin Kilicoglu, Ihsan Ergun

“…The platelet-specific gene signature derived was used for cluster analysis of patient and control groups. <i>Results</i>: When IgG4-RD patients were compared with controls, 268 DEGs (204 with increased and 64 with decreased expression) were detected. …”
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A Prospective, Crossover, Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Study Comparing the Effectiveness and Ocular Comfort of 0.1% Hyaluronic Acid and 0.3% Hyaluronic Acid in Patients With D... by Kim SJ, Yoo WS, Kwon LH, Kim RB, Yoon HJ, Yoon KC

“…We included 60 adults with moderate to severe DED and divided them into two groups. One group used 0.1% HA for four weeks and then switched to 0.3% HA for another four weeks, while the other group used the drops in the opposite order. …”
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In Vitro Degradation of PHB/Bacterial Cellulose Biocomposite Scaffolds by Maria Râpă, Cătălin Zaharia, Paul Octavian Stănescu, Angela Cășărică, Ecaterina Matei, Andra Mihaela Predescu, Mircea Cristian Pantilimon, Ruxandra Vidu, Cristian Predescu, Horia Cioflan

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The Evaluation of Conceptual Learning and Epistemological Beliefs on Physics Learning by Think-Pair-Share by Tolga Gok

“…The research was conducted with two groups. One of the groups was the experimental group (EG) and the other group was the control group (CG). 35 students in the experimental group were instructed with think pair share instructional strategy while 36 students in the control group were instructed with conventional, teacher-centered teaching. …”
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PATHOGENIC MICROORGANISMS ASSOCIATED WITH PERIODONTAL DISEASE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES by Mihaela Mariș, Sorana Maria Bucur, Mariș Marius, Mariana Păcurar, Kamel Earar

“…This study examined the presence of periodontal pathogens in 29 patients with type 2 diabetes, categorized into three age groups: Group I (18–30 years), Group II (31–50 years), and Group III (51+ years). …”
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Chronic Caloric Restriction and Exercise Improve Metabolic Conditions of Dietary-Induced Obese Mice in Autophagy Correlated Manner without Involving AMPK by Mingxia Cui, Han Yu, Jinli Wang, Junjie Gao, Ji Li

“…Dietary-induced obesity mice were made and divided into 5 groups; one additional group of normal mice serves as control. …”
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Investigation Decision Strategies in JCPOA based on Game Theory Mechanism by Rouhollah Kiani Ghaleh No

“…Purpose: In this study, the strategies of internal and external decision-makers in Borjam are examined using game theory.Methodology: The decisions made by three related personalities in JCPOA, including the leadership of Iran, the Government of Iran, and the group (1 + 5), were simulated using game theory and analyzed based on the game theory mechanism. …”
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Electrocautery Versus Scalpel in Women Undergoing Primary Cesarean Section and Neonatal Outcomes by Esra Isci Bostanci, Ismail Guler, Funda Cevher Akdulum, Mehmet Anil Onan

“…A total of 74 patients met inclusion criteria in this study but 6 patients were excluded in electrocautery group for not to come controls, group I patients, n=37, underwent operation via scalpel incision and group II patients, n=31, underwent operation by diathermy incision. …”
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Effect of Acarbose on Long-Term Prognosis in Acute Coronary Syndromes Patients with Newly Diagnosed Impaired Glucose Tolerance by Peng Yun, Ai-ming Du, Xue-jun Chen, Jing-cheng Liu, Hu Xiao

“…During the mean follow-up of 2.3 years, the risk of recurrent MACE in acarbose group was decreased significantly compared with that in control group (26.67% versus 46.88%, P<0.05); at the same time, thickening of the CIMT was significantly slower than the control group ((1.28 ± 0.42) mm versus (1.51 ± 0.64) mm, P<0.05). …”
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“One of the most prolific smut writers on Tumblr” by Khaliah Reed

“…By analysing the reactions of three groups—One Direction fans, subscribers to the "Larry Stylinson" narrative, and non-One Direction fanfiction writers—this article demonstrates how fans perform contested fan practices and (attempt to) mediate which aspects are visible to the mainstream and other fans through specific fan personas. …”
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Upper Airways Spray for Viral Infections Prevention by Beniamino Palmieri, Maria Vadalà

“…Material and Methods. 30 patients affected by sudden aspecific viral-induced sore throat rhinitis were divided in two groups: (1) the first group included 15 patients which were administered with our spray formula and (2) the second group included 15 patients with the commercial nasal lavage kit. …”
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A Decade of Experience Using mTor Inhibitors in Liver Transplantation by Jeffrey Campsen, Michael A. Zimmerman, Susan Mandell, Maria Kaplan, Igal Kam

“…The patients were divided into groups. (1) CNI + MPS (mycophenolate sodium) at time of discharge…”
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The Influence of Monoamine Oxidase Variants on the Risk of Betel Quid-Associated Oral and Pharyngeal Cancer by Ping-Ho Chen, Bin Huang, Tien-Yu Shieh, Yan-Hsiung Wang, Yuk-Kwan Chen, Ju-Hui Wu, Jhen-Hao Huang, Chun-Chia Chen, Ka-Wo Lee

“…Betel quid (BQ) and areca nut (AN) (major BQ ingredient) are group I human carcinogens illustrated by International Agency for Research on Cancer and are closely associated with an elevated risk of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) and cancers of the oral cavity and pharynx. …”
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Potential Antioxidant Role of Tridham in Managing Oxidative Stress against Aflatoxin-B1-Induced Experimental Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Vijaya Ravinayagam, Ravindran Jaganathan, Sachdanandam Panchanadham, Shanthi Palanivelu

“…AFB1-administered HCC-bearing rats (Group II) showed increased levels of lipid peroxides (LPOs), thiobarbituric acid substances (TBARs), and protein carbonyls (PCOs) and decreased levels of enzymic and nonenzymic antioxidants when compared to control animals (Group I). Administration of TD orally (300 mg/kg body weight/day) for 45 days to HCC-bearing animals (Group III) significantly reduced the tissue damage accompanied by restoration of the levels of antioxidants. …”
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The Relationship Between the Recovery of Balance and Cognitive Functions During Physiotherapy in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury by E. Lendraitienė, U. Buraitytė, D. Petruševičienė, L. Varžaitytė

“…The subjects were distributed into two groups: Group 1 consisted of 15 subjects with moderate TBI, and Group 2 – of 10 subjects with severe TBI. …”
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Principal component analysis (PCA) as a genetic diversity tool to understand the variation of rice mutant culture by S. Palaniyappan1, P. Arunachalam1*, S. Banumathy1 and S. Muthuramu2

“…More precisely, the grouping revealed that the EMS mutants of Anna (R) 4 were potentially mutated not only for the grain type and also for yield related traits such as flag leaf length and breadth, panicle length, plant height. The genotypes grouped 1 and 4 had potential to select higher grain yield with improved grain quality suitable for rainfed condition.…”
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Protective Effect of PPARγ Agonists on Cerebellar Tissues Oxidative Damage in Hypothyroid Rats by Yousef Baghcheghi, Farimah Beheshti, Hossein Salmani, Mohammad Soukhtanloo, Mahmoud Hosseini

“…The animals included seven groups: group I (control), the animals received drinking water; group II, the animals received 0.05% propylthiouracil (PTU) in drinking water; besides PTU, the animals in groups III, IV, V, VI, and VII, were injected with 20 mg/kg vitamin E (Vit E), 10 or 20 mg/kg pioglitazone, and 2 or 4 mg/kg rosiglitazone, respectively. …”
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Phylogeny-Directed Search for Murine Leukemia Virus-Like Retroviruses in Vertebrate Genomes and in Patients Suffering from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Pr... by Jonas Blomberg, Ali Sheikholvaezin, Amal Elfaitouri, Fredrik Blomberg, Anna Sjösten, Johan Mattson Ulfstedt, Rüdiger Pipkorn, Clas Källander, Christina Öhrmalm, Göran Sperber

“…Mouse MLLVs contain three major groups. One, MERV G3, contained MLVs and XMRV/HMRV. …”
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Mobile Phone Short Message Service (SMS) for Weight Management in Iranian Overweight and Obese Women: A Pilot Study by Somayeh Faghanipour, Eftekharalsadat Hajikazemi, Soghra Nikpour, Shabnam al-Sadat Shariatpanahi, Agha Fatemeh Hosseini

“…Experimental group lost more weight than the control group (1.5 kg difference, ). Text messaging seems to be an effective channel of communication for weight management in Iranian overweight and obese women. …”
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