Lower Plasma miR-223 Level Is Associated with Clopidogrel Resistance in Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Hang Cheng, Min Yang, Junli Hao, Kejie Chen, Quandan Tan, Song He, Fengkai Mao, Ming Yang, Yapeng Lin, Jie Yang

“…Two researchers independently searched and screened to ensure the consistency of the results and assess the quality of the included studies according to the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. A fixed-effects model was used for pooling data with STATA 14.0. …”
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Can electronic screens influence head and neck posture in adolescents? A systematic review by Aline Mendonça Turci, Camila Gorla Nogueira, Michelli Belotti Bersanetti

“…The methodological quality of the studies was defined according to the Newcastle Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale, with three being classified as good methodological quality and analyzing posture when using a computer, and one with poor quality that analyzed posture when using a smartphone. …”
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A Reconfigurable Triple-Notch-Band Antenna Integrated with Defected Microstrip Structure Band-Stop Filter for Ultra-Wideband Cognitive Radio Applications by Yingsong Li, Wenxing Li, Qiubo Ye

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Acoustic Echo Cancellation Embedded in Smart Transcoding Algorithm between 3GPP AMR-NB Modes by Emmanuel Rossignol Thepie Fapi, Dominique Pastor, Christophe Beaugeant, Hervé Taddei

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Hydrologic outputs generated over the Great Lakes with a calibrated version of the GEM-Hydro model by Étienne Gaborit, Juliane Mai, Daniel Princz, Hongren Shen, Vincent Vionnet, Bryan Tolson, Vincent Fortin

“…The dataset covers the basins of the Laurentian Great Lakes and the Ottawa River and extends over the period 2001–2018. …”
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Metformin Improves Overall Survival of Colorectal Cancer Patients with Diabetes: A Meta-Analysis by Fanqiang Meng, Li Song, Wenyue Wang

“…All articles were evaluated by Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Hazard Ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for each study were calculated and pooled HRs with corresponding 95% CIs were generated using the random-effects model. …”
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Patterns of multimorbidity in primary care electronic health records: A systematic review by Giorgi Beridze, Ahmad Abbadi, Joan Ars, Francesca Remelli, Davide L Vetrano, Caterina Trevisan, Laura-Mónica Pérez, Juan A López-Rodríguez, Amaia Calderón-Larrañaga

“…The quality of the included studies was assessed using a modified version of the Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale. Results Sixteen studies were included in this systematic review, none of which was of low quality. …”
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Progressive Collapse of Typical and Atypical Reinforced Concrete Framed Buildings by Solomon Abebe Derseh, Tesfaye Alemu Mohammed, Girum Urgessa

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XI International Mycological Congress: report of Congress action on nomenclature proposals relating to fungi by Tom W. May, Scott A. Redhead, Lorenzo Lombard, Amy Y. Rossman

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Introducing the Canadian Thoracic Society Framework for Guideline Dissemination and Implementation, with Concurrent Evaluation by Samir Gupta, Christopher Licskai, Anne Van Dam, Louis-Philippe Boulet

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Non-Immersive Virtual Reality Exercise Can Increase Exercise in Older Adults Living in the Community and in Long-Term Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Sheehy L, Bharadwaj L, Nissen KA, Estey JL

“…Lisa Sheehy,1 Lalita Bharadwaj,2 Kelsey Annie Nissen,2 Justine L Estey2 1Bruyère Health Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; 2Centre for Innovation and Research in Aging, Fredericton, New Brunswick, CanadaCorrespondence: Lisa Sheehy, Bruyère Health Research Institute, 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5C8, Canada, Tel +01 613 562 6262 ext. 1593, Email lsheehy@bruyere.orgPurpose: To assess the impact of an 8-week non-immersive virtual reality exercise program for older adults on 1) balance, physical function, community integration and quality of life; 2) falls, emergency room visits, hospital and long-term care admissions; 3) quantity of exercise performed; and 4) acceptance of non-immersive virtual reality.Patients and Methods: This prospective, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial was carried out on two separate samples of older adults: those living in their own homes (“home-based”) and those living in long-term care (“facility-based”). …”
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Effect of a prepartum and postpartum, complex interdisciplinary lifestyle and psychosocial intervention on metabolic and mental health outcomes in women with gestational diabetes m... by Umberto Simeoni, Antje Horsch, Arnaud Chiolero, Yvan Vial, Nicole Sekarski, Jardena J Puder, Pascal Bovet, Yvan Mivelaz, Adina Mihaela Epure, Bobby Stuijfzand, Leah Gilbert, Stefano Lanzi, Justine Gross, Didier Hans, Stefano Di Bernardo, Elena Gonzalez-rodriguez, Alain Lacroix, Jean-Benoît Rossel, Dan Yedu Quansah, Amar Arhab, Sandrine Estoppey Younes, Seyda Mayerat

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Impact of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and of seasonal variations on the innate immune inflammatory response by Hend Jarras, Isalie Blais, Benjamin Goyer, Wilfried W. Bazié, Wilfried W. Bazié, Henintsoa Rabezanahary, Mathieu Thériault, Kim Santerre, Marc-André Langlois, Jean-François Masson, Joelle N. Pelletier, Joelle N. Pelletier, Nicholas Brousseau, Nicholas Brousseau, Denis Boudreau, Sylvie Trottier, Sylvie Trottier, Mariana Baz, Mariana Baz, Caroline Gilbert, Caroline Gilbert

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Functional Improvement Trajectories After Surgery (FIT After Surgery) study: protocol for a multicentre prospective cohort study to evaluate significant new disability after major... by E Jacobsohn, Duminda N Wijeysundera, Gerald Lebovic, M Davis, Martine T E Puts, Shabbir M H Alibhai, Karim S Ladha, C Wong, Daniel I McIsaac, C Hanley, T Barnes, G Lorello, N Siddiqui, P Serrano, Tyler R Chesney, S Choi, J Van Vlymen, D Sussman, D Macdonald, P Jüni, Emily Hladkowicz, C David Mazer, M Bosch, CD Mazer, A Jerath, J Pazmino-Canizares, E Kennedy, R Spence, V Lyon, Alice C Wei, Julian F Daza, Sahar Ehtesham, Janet M van Vlymen, DN Wijeysundera, KS Ladha, JF Daza, G Mattina, E Hladkowicz, M Tessier, S Ehtesham, S Nnorom, SMH Alibhai, M Puts, G Lebovic, TR Chesney, AC Wei, S Drozdz, M Louridas, RH Breau, M Lalu, S Abdellatif, S Gagne, E Duceppe, K Zarnke, D Dumerton, M Karizhenskaia, H El Beheiry, F Bonazza, A Zahavich, M Thorleifson, S L Russell, H Bagry, SY MacDonell, J Dale-Gandar, L Kaustov, A Fleet, E Al Azazi, M Parotto, S A McCluskey, H Poonawala, D Dillane, Di McIsaac, S Avramescu, S Shabeen

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The Influence of Migration Timing and Local Conditions on Reproductive Timing in Arctic‐Breeding Birds by W. B. English, B. Lagassé, S. Brown, M. Boldenow, J. Burger, B. Casler, A. D. Dey, S. Feigin, S. Freeman, H. R. Gates, K. E. Iaquinto, S. Koch, J. F. Lamarre, R. B. Lanctot, C. Latty, V. Loverti, L. McKinnon, D. Newstead, L. Niles, E. Nol, D. Payer, R. Porter, J. Rausch, S. T. Saalfeld, F. Sanders, N. R. Senner, S. Schulte, K. Sowl, B. Winn, L. Wright, M. B. Wunder, P. A. Smith

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Fracture Toughness Assessment of Pipeline Steels Under Hydrogen Exposure for Blended Gas Applications by Hesamedin Ghadiani, Zoheir Farhat, Tahrim Alam, Md. Aminul Islam

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Modeling “Wrong Side” Failures Caused by Geomagnetically Induced Currents in Electrified Railway Signaling Systems in the UK by C. J. Patterson, J. A. Wild, D. H. Boteler

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An Examination of Geomagnetic Induction in Submarine Cables by David H. Boteler, Shibaji Chakraborty, Xueling Shi, Michael D. Hartinger, Xuan Wang

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Risk Factors Associated with First Time and Recurrent Shoulder Instability: A Systematic Review by Alexis Wright, Brandon Ness, Angela Spontelli-Gisselman, Dora Gosselin, Joshua Cleland, Craig Wassinger

“…All reviewers examined the quality studies using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). At least two reviewers independently extracted information and data regarding author, year, study population, study design, criterion standard, and strength of association statistics with risk factors…”
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CT scan-derived pectoralis muscle parameters are closely associated with COVID-19 outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Zhang Wen, Tao Wang, Sha Luo, Yiwen Liu

“…The risk of study bias was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Funnel plots for detecting small-study effects.…”
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