The Effect of Chicory Consumption on Oxidative Stress Indices of the Kidney Tissue in Female Wistar Rats Consuming Testosterone Enanthate during eight weeks Resistance Training by Khadijeh Molaei, Sanaz Mirzayan Shanjani, Ali Gorzi, Yaser Kazemzadeh, Abdolali Banaeifar

“…After one week familiarization, the rats were randomly divided into 3 groups, 1) training + placebo group (n=6), 2) training + testosterone enanthate group (n=8), 3) training + testosterone enanthate + chicory group (n=8). …”
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Prognostic role of con-/discordant coronary flow reserve and microvascular resistance in coronary microvascular disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Ibtihal Al Amri, Federico Oliveri, Jin Al-Gully, Jessica Parisa Forouzanfar, Jose Manuel Montero-Cabezas, Johan Wouter Jukema, Melina Cynthia den Haan, Brian Oscar Bingen

“…Patients were divided into four groups: (1) normal CFR and MR, (2) abnormal CFR and MR, (3) abnormal CFR with normal MR and (4) normal CFR with abnormal MR and analysed for all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).Results We identified four studies representing 2310 total participants. …”
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Identification of methyltransferase and demethylase genes and their expression profiling under biotic and abiotic stress in pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan [L.] Millspaugh) by Priyanka Kumari, Priyanka Kumari, Sougata Bhattacharjee, Sougata Bhattacharjee, K. Venkat Raman, Jyotsana Tilgam, Jyotsana Tilgam, Krishnayan Paul, Krishnayan Paul, Kameshwaran Senthil, Mahi Baaniya, Mahi Baaniya, G. Rama Prashat, Rohini Sreevathsa, Debasis Pattanayak

“…These structural analyses resulted in categorization of MTs and FIPs into one group, i.e., CcMTA/B and CcFIPA/B, respectively; and ALKBHs into four groups, viz. …”
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Atherogenic index of plasma and cardiovascular disease risk in cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome stage 1 to 3: a longitudinal study by Yu Zhang, Yue Song, Yinfei Lu, Tao Liu, Ping Yin

“…After adjusting for confounders, cumulative AIP were associated with the developing CVD (OR=1.139, 95% CI: 1.017-1.275, P=0.0245). Compared to group 1 (best AIP control), the OR (95% CI) for incident CVD were 1.278 (0.959-1.702) for group 2, 1.329 (1.076-1.641) for group 3, and 1.195 (0.974-1.465) for group 4. …”
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Comparative efficacy of precut over a pancreatic duct stent and transpancreatic precut sphincterotomy for difficult biliary cannulation in ERCP by YAO Wenfei, QI Yang, LI Qianyi, WU Yuquan, XU Ruiyun, YAO Wei, KONG Lei, LI Nengping

“…According to the selected method during difficult biliary cannulation when guidewire entered pancreatic duct unintendedly, the patients were divided into two groups,1) PPDS group: placing a pancreatic duct stent first, then using a needle knife to cut bile duct sphincter on the surface of the pancreatic duct stent, preserving pancreatic duct sphincter, and then selectively cannulate bile duct; 2) TPS group: precut through pancreatic duct sphincter first, then a pancreatic duct stent was placed, and bile duct was selectively cannulated. …”
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Prevention of Acute Radiation-Induced Skin Reaction with NPE® Camellia Sinensis Nonfermentatum Extract in Female Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Postoperative Radiotherapy: A Sin... by Gabriela Näf, Urs E. Gasser, Hans E. Holzgang, Sandra Schafroth, Christoph Oehler, Daniel R. Zwahlen

“…The proportion of patients requiring rescue treatment during RT and follow-up was markedly higher in the control compared to the CSNF group (1% to 51% versus 0% to 15%). CSNF gel and lotion were well tolerated both during and after RT. …”
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The Effectiveness and Safety of Tibial-Sided Osteotomy for Fibula Untethering in Lateral Close-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy: A Novel Technique with Video Illustration by Keun Young Choi, Man Soo Kim, Yong In

“…On coronal and axial MRI, the popliteus muscle covered the posterior osteotomy plane in all patients undergoing TSO but did not cover the PTFJD plane in the radiographic virtual PTFJD group. <i>Conclusions</i>: Our novel TSO technique for fibula untethering during LCWHTO is reproducible and reduces the risk of neurovascular injury by placing the separation site more medially than in the PTFJD procedure.…”
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Modulating delirium through stimulation (MoDeSt): study protocol for a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial assessing the effect of postoperative transcranial electrical... by Sophie Leroy, Viktor Bublitz, Ulrike Grittner, Robert Fleischmann, Falk von Dincklage, Daria Antonenko

“…Patients will be randomly allocated (ratio 1:1:1) to one of three study groups: (1) alpha-tACS over posterior parietal cortex [2 mA, 20 min], (2) anodal tDCS over left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex [2 mA, 20 min], (3) sham [2 mA, 30 s]. …”
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Administration of Vitamin D Metabolites Affects RNA Expression of Xenobiotic Metabolising Enzymes and Function of ABC Transporters in Rats by Karoline Klumpp, Frauke Lange, Alexandra S. Muscher-Banse, Nadine Schnepel, Kathrin Hansen, Adrian L. Lifschitz, Laura Mate, Mirja R. Wilkens

“…Forty-eight female rats were divided into three treatment and corresponding placebo groups: (1) a single intraperitoneal injection of 1,25-(OH)2D3 or placebo 12 h before sacrifice; (2) daily supplementation with 25-OHD3 by oral gavage or placebo for 10 days; and (3) a single intramuscular injection of vitamin D3 10 days before sacrifice. …”
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miRNAs and Hematological Markers in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease—A New Diagnostic Path? by Agata Michalak, Małgorzata Guz, Joanna Kozicka, Marek Cybulski, Witold Jeleniewicz, Ilona Telejko, Karolina Szczygieł, Ewa Tywanek, Halina Cichoż-Lach

“…<b>Results:</b> The concentration of miR-126-3p and miR-1-3p was higher, and miR-197-3p was lower in the NAFLD group (<i>p</i> < 0.0001). miR-197-3p correlated notably with hematological indices: negatively with PDW (<i>p</i> < 0.05) and positively with PLR (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Effect of intravenous urokinase vs best medicine treatment on functional outcome for patients with acute minor stroke (TRUST): a randomized controlled trial by Yongli Tao, Yuan Gao, Lu Zhao, Yafang Xu, Chenyang Jiang, Kai Liu, Hui Fang, Lulu Pei, Xin Wang, Rui Zhang, Jun Wu, Jing Yang, Xinsheng Han, Hongling Guo, Baoguo Xue, Jinlou Li, Yuqian Liu, Hongqiu Gu, Kejin Du, Xin Cheng, Qiang Dong, Duolao Wang, Ferdinando S. Buonanno, MingMing Ning, Yuming Xu, Bo Song, the TRUST Trial Investigators

“…Eligible patients were randomized to the UK group (1,000,000 U) or the best medicine treatment group. …”
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Covid-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy among medical students of Faisalabad by Mohi Ud Din, Umer Shahid, Abdul Qudoos, Roman Ahmed, Muazzama Sohail, Saima Javed

“…The sample size was 391 and divided in 2 age groups i.e. above and below 21 years and 245 (62.7%) comprised of females. …”
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Identification of disease-specific gut microbial markers in vitiligo by Yimin Dou, Yi Niu, Hexiao Shen, Lan Wang, Yongling Lv, Suwen Liu, Xiafei Xie, Aiping Feng, Xinxin Liu

“…The study encompassed four comparison groups: (1) DI (disease) group vs. HC (healthy control) group; (2) DI_m group (disease group of minors) vs. …”
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Comparative evaluation of marginal fit accuracy of two different designs of endocrown manufactured through CAD-CAM system: An in vitro study by Khushbu Rakesh Gupta, Deepesh Kumar Gupta, Anumeha Jha, Shivam B. Shukla, Aayush Mukund Dubey

“…The typodonts were divided into two groups: Group 1 contained specimens for endocrown without ferrule (WoF); Group 2 contained specimens for endocrown with ferrule (WF). …”
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Factors influencing osteoradionecrosis progression during hyperbaric oxygen therapy: A case study [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Khadija Bahrini, Chaima Zitouni, Sameh Mezri, Hedi Gharsallah, Wiem Boughzala, Mounir Haggui

“…The patients were divided into two groups: Group 1 (n=36) included those with regression or stabilization of ORN, while Group 2 (n=10) comprised patients with worsening lesions. …”
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Effect of ration supplemented with zinc on some hematological parameters in angora goats by Nurcan Dönmez, Ercan Keskin

“…In the study, 10-12 months aged and 12 Angora goals weighing 15-22 kg were used. Group 1(Conlrol) and group 2(Experimental) were fed with a standart ration containing 35 ppm Zn and the same ration supplemented with 250 ppm Zn respectively as ad libitum for 6 months. …”
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Using Real World Evidence to Describe Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Treatment Patterns, Healthcare Resource Utilization, and Costs Associated with PDE-5 Inhibitor Monotherapy by George Ruiz, Jason Yeaw, Cassandra A. Lickert, Ajita P. De, Rolin L. Wade, Janis Pruett, William Drake

“…To include only World Health Organization group 1 PAH patients, ≥1 encounter for right-heart catheterization or Doppler echocardiogram was required during the pre-index period. …”
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The effect of conservation in various cryoprotectants on the properties and morphological structure of the umbilical cord arteries by V. A. Brumberg, T. A. Astrelina, T. F. Malivanova, I. V. Kobzeva, Yu. B. Suchkova, V. A. Nikitina, D. Yu. Usupzhanova, V. A. Brunchukov, S. V. Lishchuk, P. S. Kyzlasov, A. A. Kazhera, V. M. Troyakov, A. S. Samoilov

“…The material for this work was 12 umbilical arteries, which were divided into 4 study groups: (1) native UCA – control without freezing; (2) APC frozen in 5 % dextran with the addition of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) to 10 % and 7.5 % human serum albumin (HSA); (3) APC frozen in glycerin and (4) UCA frozen in propanediol. …”
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Tryptophan and/or canthaxanthin in quail diets: effects on performance, carcass traits, hematology, blood chemistry and hepatic antioxidant capacity by Khaled H. El-Kholy, Mohamed E. Sokariaa, Mohammed F. El Basuini, Sara F. Fouda, Tarek A. Ebeid, Ibrahim T. El-Ratel, Mahmoud M. Azzam, Alessandro Di Cerbo, Ahmed A. Elolimy, Mahmoud Madkour, Mahmoud Alagawany

“…Each group consisted of five replicates, with 10 birds per replicate. Chicks in group 1 (T1) served as the control and were fed a basal diet without any supplementation from week 1 to week 5. …”
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Efficacy of non -thermal pressure plasma versus other modalities for disinfection of primary root canals by Shaymaa A. El Shishiny, Yomna O. Morad, Rania I. Hindi, Amina M. El-Motasem, Asmaa A. El Sheshiny, Dalia M. Alramady, Amira M. Samy

“…Specimens divided into four main groups; ten samples each group. Group I: Samples irrigated with chlorhexidine. Group II: Samples treated with diode laser. …”
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