Temporal patterns of macrophage‐ and neutrophil‐related markers are associated with clinical outcome in heart failure patients by Dominika Klimczak‐Tomaniak, Elke Bouwens, Anne‐Sophie Schuurman, K. Martijn Akkerhuis, Alina Constantinescu, Jasper Brugts, B. Daan Westenbrink, Jan vanRamshorst, Tjeerd Germans, Leszek Pączek, Victor Umans, Eric Boersma, Isabella Kardys

“…We aimed to investigate whether temporal patterns of these biomarkers are related to clinical outcome in patients with stable chronic heart failure (CHF). Methods and Results In 263 patients with CHF, we performed serial plasma measurements of scavenger receptor cysteine‐rich type 1 protein M130 (CD163), tartrate‐resistant acid phosphatase type 5 (TRAP), granulins (GRN), spondin‐1 (SPON1), peptidoglycan recognition protein 1 (PGLYRP1), and tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI). …”
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miR-149-3p Is a Potential Prognosis Biomarker and Correlated with Immune Infiltrates in Uterine Corpus Endometrial Carcinoma by Xiaoyuan Lu, Li Jing, Sicong Liu, Haihong Wang, Buze Chen

“…Expression of miR-149-3p is observed in some cancer types, while its role in uterine corpus endometrial carcinoma (UCEC) is unclear. Methods. The clinical and genomic data and prognostic information on UCEC were obtained for patients from the TCGA database. …”
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Investigating the impact of couple counseling based on the CHARMS model on sexual quality of life and marital satisfaction of wives of men suffering from myocardial infarction: a r... by Delniya Ghafuri, Soheila Rabeipoor, Kamal Khademvatani, Samira Barjasteh, Atefeh Yas

“…The aim of the current study is to determine the effect of couple counseling based on the CHARMS model on sexual quality of life and marital satisfaction of wives of men suffering from myocardial infarction (MI). Method This two-group randomized clinical trial study with a parallel design was conducted in 2024 in Urmia, Iran. …”
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Examining teen club attendance and viral load suppression among adolescents under differentiated HIV care in Malawi: a sub-optimal scenario by Rachel Chamanga, Tessa Musukwa, Louiser Kalitera, Felix Gent, Harrid Nkhoma, Kwashie Kudiabor, Alice Maida, Dumbani Kayira, Verita Buie, Godfrey Woelk, Thulani Maphosa

“…We evaluated teen club attendance and factors associated with unsuppressed viral load (VL) in ALHIV enrolled in these teen clubs. Methods This cross-sectional study used program data from 35 health facilities in four districts that offered teen club services. …”
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Genetic polymorphisms (FTO rs9939609 and TMEM18 rs6548238), adipokines (leptin and adiponectin) and adiposity in children and adolescents with asthma by Marta Evangelho Machado, Luis C. Porto, Jeane S. Nogueira, Clemax C. Sant´Anna, José R. Lapa e Silva

“…Objective: To describe independent factors related to the interaction of FTO rs9939609, TMEM18 rs6548238, leptin, and adiponectin in children/adolescents with asthma, under the influence of obesity. Methods: The authors performed a cross-sectional study with 57 children/adolescents, ages 8–19 years, at a tertiary hospital, from 2017 to 2018. …”
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Electroacupuncture alleviates damage to myopic RGCs probably through lncRNA-XR_002789763.1-mediated mitophagy by Xuejun Wang, Qinghong Lin, Li Tian, Xiaoying Li, Teruko Fukuyama, Weijung Ten, Xiehe Kong, Yanting Yang, Xiaopeng Ma, Xingtao Zhou

“…This study aimed to investigate the effect of EA on lncRNA-mediated mitophagy in myopic RGCs. Methods Our study investigated the modulatory effect of EA on mitophagy in RGCs of guinea pigs with form-deprived myopia (FDM). …”
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Impaired pulmonary function increases the risk of gout: evidence from a large cohort study in the UK Biobank by Zijian Kang, Jianzheng Zhang, Chen Zhu, Ying Zhu, Hanlei Jiang, Qiang Tong, Sheng-Ming Dai

“…The study aimed to investigate the relationship between pulmonary function and the risk of developing gout and the underlying biological mechanisms. Methods Our study included 420,002 participants with complete pulmonary function data from the UK Biobank. …”
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The prognostic significance of malnutrition in older adult patients with acute ischemic stroke by Tian-Tian Jiang, Xing-Yu Zhu, Yan-Wei Yin, Hong-Jin Liu, Guang-Yun Zhang

“…The most appropriate nutritional assessment tool for predicting the short-term prognosis of older adult patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) was identified from five nutritional assessment tools, including the Prognostic Nutrition Index (PNI), the Hemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocyte and Platelet (HALP) Score, the Naples Prognostic Score (NPS), the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI), and the Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) Score.MethodsA total of 585 older adult patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) were retrospectively analyzed and divided into two groups according to the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score. …”
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Genetic Predisposition and Salt Sensitivity in a Chinese Han Population: The EpiSS Study by Kuo Liu, Bo Xi, Zheng Liu, Han Qi, Bin Liu, Jie Zhang, Han Cao, Yuxiang Yan, Min Zhao, Yan He, Ling Zhang

“…We constructed a polygenic risk score (PRS) to estimate the joint effect of these SNPs on SS. Methods. We recruited 762 Chinese participants into the study. …”
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Determinants of Dietary Diversity Practice among Pregnant Women in the Gurage Zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2021: Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Tolesa Gemeda Gudeta, Ayana Benti Terefe, Girma Teferi Mengistu, Seboka Abebe Sori

“…Therefore, this paper aimed to assess determinants of dietary diversity practice among pregnant women in the Gurage zone, Southwest Ethiopia. Methods. A community-based cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 726 pregnant women, 13 key informants, and 27 focus group discussion discussants in the Gurage zone, southwest Ethiopia, from 1 September to 1 November 2021. …”
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Characteristics and long-term health outcomes of the first domestic COVID-19 outbreak cases in Da Nang, Vietnam: a longitudinal cohort study by Miyuki Tsuruoka, Mai Kim Huynh, Michiko Toizumi, Thanh Tien Hoang, Trieu Bao Nguyen, Anh The Dao, Luong Dinh Nguyen, Huy Xuan Le, Chung Thanh Le, Anh Quang Dang, Hung Thai Do, Lay Myint Yoshida

“…We aimed to characterise clinical features and risk factors related to severe illness of COVID-19 among Da Nang outbreak cases and to describe long-term health outcomes among survivors of this outbreak. Methods We conducted an ambidirectional cohort study. …”
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Oldest-Old Social Capital and Health and the Role of Digital Inequalities: Longitudinal Cohort Study by Luca Guido Valla, Michele Rossi, Alessandra Gaia, Antonio Guaita, Elena Rolandi

“…ObjectiveThis study investigated changes in ICT use, psychological and physical health, and social capital before and after the pandemic among the oldest old population (aged 80 years or older after the pandemic) and explored how internet use influenced these changes. MethodsWe leveraged data from the InveCe.Ab study, a population-based longitudinal cohort of people born between 1935 and 1939 and living in Abbiategrasso, a municipality on the outskirts of Milan, Italy. …”
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Distinct Circle of Willis anatomical configurations in healthy preterm born adults: a 3D time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography study by Julien Greggio, Christina Malamateniou, Kelly Pegoretti Baruteau, Constantino Carlos Reyes-Aldasoro, Odaro J. Huckstep, Jane M. Francis, Wilby Williamson, Paul Leeson, Adam J. Lewandowski, Winok Lapidaire

“…This study aims to explore potential differences in the Circle of Willis (CoW), a key arterial ring that perfuses the brain, of healthy adults born preterm. Methods A total of 255 participants (108 preterm, 147 full-term) were included in the analysis. …”
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Practice of standardized quality management of bedside nursing cart (床边护理车的规范化质量管理实践) by WU Junyuan (吴均媛), WANG Bei (王蓓), CHEN Zhenghong (陈正红)

“…Objective To evaluate the standardized quality management of bedside nursing cart. Methods To standardize the placement of bedside nursing cart and formulate a unified schematic diagram which was hanged on the nursing cart. …”
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The Possibility or Impossibility of Stock Price Prediction: Evidence from the Petrochemical Industry by Masoud Alizadeh Chamazkoti, Mehdi Fathabadi, Mahmod Mahmodzadeh, Saleh Ghavidel Doostkouei

“…This article is to test the random walk hypothesis or weak efficiency of daily stock prices in six petrochemical and three refining Iranian companies. MethodsTo test the random walk hypothesis, in the first stage, augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) unit root tests were conducted using the approaches proposed by Dolado et al. (1990) and Hamilton (1994), along with the Zivot and Andrews (ZA) unit root test incorporating an endogenous structural break. …”
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Sex differences in intracranial plaque burden in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with acute ischemic cerebrovascular disease: a pilot study based on high-resolution MRI by Xuejiao Yan, Ling Li, Jie Gao, Lihui Wang, Kai Ai, Xiaoyan Lei, Min Tang, Xiaoling Zhang, Dongsheng Zhang

“…This study attempts to explore possible associations between sex, treatment, and the burden of intracranial atherosclerosis (ICAS) in patients with T2DM who have experienced an acute ischemic cerebrovascular disease.MethodsWe focused on patients with T2DM with acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack due to intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis. …”
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Digital Mindfulness Training for Burnout Reduction in Physicians: Clinician-Driven Approach by Lia Antico, Judson Brewer

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to design a short and pragmatic digital MT program with input from clinicians specifically to address burnout and to test its efficacy in physicians. MethodsTwo separate nonrandomized pilot studies were conducted. …”
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Biologic Therapy and Cardiometabolic Risk in Psoriasis: A Retrospective Review by Annika Smith, Aidin Karahasan, Deborah Yi, Sanjay Yapabandara, James Elhindi, Pablo Fernandez-Penas, Clara Chow, Sarah Zaman

“…This study aimed to assess the change in cardiometabolic risk markers in a cohort of patients with psoriasis treated with 1 year of continuous biologic treatment. Methods A retrospective review was conducted of patients receiving biologic therapy for chronic plaque psoriasis in a single dermatology centre at a major tertiary hospital in Sydney, Australia. …”
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Small extracellular vesicles derived from sequential stimulation of canine adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells enhance anti-inflammatory activity by Saranyou Oontawee, Parkpoom Siriarchavatana, Watchareewan Rodprasert, Irma Padeta, Yudith Violetta Pamulang, Poorichaya Somparn, Trairak Pisitkun, Boondarika Nambooppha, Nattawooti Sthitmatee, Daneeya Na Nan, Thanaphum Osathanon, Hiroshi Egusa, Chenphop Sawangmake

“…Conclusions This research established an innovative sequential stimulation method with positive impact on sEV characteristics including stability, quality, and anti-inflammatory activity. …”
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Effective leaf rust resistance genes of wheat in Novosibirsk Province in connection with the variability of the <i>Puccinia triticina</i> population by L. P. Sochalova, N. I. Boyko, A. A. Poteshkina, V. V. Piskarev

“…The goal hereof was monitoring genetic variability of the P. triticina population in the Ob riverside forest-steppe, Novosibirsk Province, and detecting effective resistance genes to develop wheat cultivars resistant to the disease.   Materials and methods. In 2015–2019, affliction of Thatcher lines (Tc) and cultivars under the disease pressure was assessed, and P. triticina structure in the Ob forest-steppe of Novosibirsk Province was monitored. …”
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