Liver Elastography for Liver Fibrosis Stratification: A Comparison of Three Techniques in a Biopsy-Controlled MASLD Cohort by Antonio Liguori, Giorgio Esposto, Maria Elena Ainora, Irene Mignini, Raffaele Borriello, Linda Galasso, Mattia Paratore, Maria Cristina Giustiniani, Laura Riccardi, Matteo Garcovich, Antonio Gasbarrini, Luca Miele, Maria Assunta Zocco

“…At multivariate regression analysis, S-Shearwave Imaging was associated with advanced fibrosis (≥F3) independently from age, diabetes and platelets (OR 2.94, CI 1.69–5.11, <i>p</i> < 0.01). …”
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Identification and characteristics of distressed patients with coronary heart disease and insufficiently controlled medical risk factors: baseline findings and sex differences from... by Christoph Herrmann-Lingen, Christoph Herrmann-Lingen, Monika Sadlonova, Monika Sadlonova, Monika Sadlonova, Monika Sadlonova, Monika Sadlonova, Ingrid Becker, Kristina Bersch, Franziska Geiser, Martin Hellmich, Ingrid Kindermann, Matthias Michal, Mariel Nöhre, Astrid Petersmann, Astrid Petersmann, Rolf Wachter, Rolf Wachter, Rolf Wachter, Birgit Herbeck Belnap, Birgit Herbeck Belnap, Christian Albus

“…Older age and lower distress but not sex independently predicted dropout before randomization. …”
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Outcome and prognostic value of N‐terminal pro‐brain natriuretic peptide and high‐sensitivity C‐reactive protein in mildly dilated cardiomyopathy vs. dilated cardiomyopathy by Jiayu Feng, Pengchao Tian, Lin Liang, Yuyi Chen, Yunhong Wang, Mei Zhai, Yan Huang, Qiong Zhou, Xuemei Zhao, Lang Zhao, Boping Huang, Liyan Huang, Yuhui Zhang, Jian Zhang

“…Both hs‐CRP and NT‐proBNP were independently associated with the composite endpoint in the overall cohort (hs‐CRP: adjusted HR 1.07, 95% CI 1.00–1.15, P = 0.036; NT‐proBNP: adjusted HR 1.11, 95% CI 1.02–1.22, P = 0.019). …”
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Neoadjuvant immunotherapy for DNA mismatch repair proficient/microsatellite stable non-metastatic rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Huan Zhang, Jing Huang, Huanji Xu, Nanhao Yin, Nanhao Yin, Liyan Zhou, Liyan Zhou, Jianxin Xue, Jianxin Xue, Jianxin Xue, Min Ren

“…Therefore, a meta-analysis was carried out to assess the efficacy and safety of NIT in patients with non-metastatic pMMR/MSS RC.MethodsPubMed, Embase, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials.gov, ASCO and ESMO were searched to obtain related studies up to July 2024. Two reviewers independently screened the included articles and extracted the pertinent data. …”
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Best evidence summary for nutritional management of cancer patients with chyle leaks following surgery by Jie Zhou, Wentao Huang, Ya Hu, Fen Liu, Man Xu, Xiaoping Chen, Mingzhu Xin, Huiming Lu, Xia Zheng

“…Quality assessment of the literature was completed independently by two researchers with professional evidence-based training and expert advice, and evidence was extracted and summarized for those that met the quality criteria.ResultsA total of 13 articles were included in the analysis, comprising two expert consensus, one guideline, one class of experimental studies, seven systematic evaluations, and two clinical decisions. …”
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Identification and validation of occupational stress factors for employees of the electricity distribution company of Ilam province by Ardeshir Shiri

“…The results related to job factors, including job independence, job nature, and job facilitators have an effect on employee stress, which is consistent with the findings of Darvishi et al, (2015) and Alborzi & Esmailzadeh (2015). …”
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Second-line treatment patterns and outcomes in advanced HCC after progression on atezolizumab/bevacizumab by Meng Wu, Claudia A.M. Fulgenzi, Antonio D’Alessio, Alessio Cortellini, Ciro Celsa, Giulia F. Manfredi, Bernardo Stefanini, Y. Linda Wu, Yi-Hsiang Huang, Anwaar Saeed, Angelo Pirozzi, Tiziana Pressiani, Lorenza Rimassa, Martin Schoenlein, Kornelius Schulze, Johann von Felden, Yehia Mohamed, Ahmed O. Kaseb, Arndt Vogel, Natascha Roehlen, Marianna Silletta, Naoshi Nishida, Masatoshi Kudo, Caterina Vivaldi, Lorenz Balcar, Bernhard Scheiner, Matthias Pinter, Amit G. Singal, Joshua Glover, Susanna Ulahannan, Fredrich Foerster, Arndt Weinmann, Peter R. Galle, Neehar D. Parikh, Wei-Fan Hsu, Alessandro Parisi, Hong Jae Chon, David J. Pinato, Celina Ang

“…Conclusions: Continuation of active therapy after A/B progression was independently associated with better survival even after adjusting for baseline disease characteristics. mPPS with IO-based therapy exceeded a year, suggesting that IO continuation post-progression may retain benefit. …”
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Ultra-fast [18F]florbetapir PET imaging using the uMI Panorama PET/CT system by Xueqian Yang, Meiqi Wu, Menglin Liang, Haiqiong Zhang, Bo Li, Chenhui Mao, Liling Dong, Yuan Wang, Haiqun Xing, Chao Ren, Zhenghai Huang, Qingxiang Wen, Qi Ge, Zhengqing Yu, Feng Feng, Jing Gao, Li Huo

“…Two trained nuclear medicine physicians independently evaluated the image quality using a 5-point scale and provided binary diagnosis. …”
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Middle-age cerebral small vessel disease and cognitive function in later life: a population-based prospective cohort studyResearch in context by Ali Tanweer Siddiquee, Yoon Ho Hwang, Soriul Kim, Sung Jin Shin, Ji Soo Lee, June Christoph Kang, Min-Hee Lee, Hyeon Jin Kim, Seung Ku Lee, Chol Shin

“…Interpretation: Silent cSVD was independently associated with decline in executive functioning over 8-year follow-up period in this Korean middle-aged through elderly general population. …”
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Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in the Treatment of Aphasia after Stroke：A Meta-Analysis by CUI Ying, LI Bo, TIAN Guang

“…Two researchers conducted literature screening, data extraction and quality evaluation independently according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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Intimate partner violence among women of reproductive age during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Gizachew Yilak, Alemayehu Sayih Belay, Aychew Kassie, Befkad Derese Tilahun, Ambaw Abebaw Emrie, Mulat Ayele, Eyob Shitie Lake, Legese Fekede Abza

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess the pooled prevalence of IPV and its determinants among women of reproductive age during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sources The review was done as per the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guideline using different search databases such as: PubMed/Medline, Cochrane Library, Virtual Health Library Regional Portal, HINARI (research4life), and Google Scholar.Eligibility criteria Those quantitative studies conducted in Ethiopia during the COVID-19 pandemic, that reported the prevalence of IPV among women of reproductive age, and were published in English from 13 March 2020 to 15 October 2025, were included for this study.Data extraction and synthesis All authors independently extracted data using the Joanna Briggs Institute manual for evidence synthesis. …”
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The Anthropology of Fear of God Based on Allameh Tabatabai's Perspective: A Psychological Approach by mahmood khaliliyan shalamzari

“…The results showed that the origin of fear of God is not only external natural factors (such as lightning); rather, it is dependent on some characteristics of the disabled nature of the human being, the principle of orientation, and the lack of independence of an individual. Keywords: Fear of God, Purposefulness of Man, Existential Weakness, Motivation to Avoid Harm, Allameh Tabatabai. …”
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Association between non-insulin-based insulin resistance indicators and frailty progression: a national cohort study and mendelian randomization analysis by Hui Tian, Yong-meng Li, Cheng-qiang Wang, Guo-qiang Chen, Ying Lian

“…Conclusions The non-insulin-based IR indicators, including TyG index, METS-IR and eGDR, were independently associated with the frailty progression and physical function decline. …”
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Risk Factors of Portal Vein Thrombosis in Patients with Different Child-Pugh Classes Liver Cirrhosis by M. Yu. Nadinskaia, Kh. B. Kodzoeva, K. A. Gulyaeva, M.-D. E. Khen, D. I. Koroleva, M. A. Privalov, A. Kh. Tekaeva, V. R. Fedorov, S. G. Prokofev

“…The best model for class A included variceal bleeding, ascites, portal vein diameter, absolute number of neutrophils, for class B — ascites, spleen length, portal vein diameter, malignant tumors / local factors; sensitivity, specificity, accuracy and AUC were 79.3 %, 90 %, 86.5 %, 0.897 and 73.3 %, 68.3 %, 69.9 %, 0.789, respectively.Conclusion. Independently of the Child-Pugh class of LC, the main risk factor for PVT is severe portal hypertension.…”
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Differentiation of Early Sacroiliitis Using Machine-Learning- Supported Texture Analysis by Qingqing Zhu, Qi Wang, Xi Hu, Xin Dang, Xiaojing Yu, Liye Chen, Hongjie Hu

“…First, two readers independently qualitatively scored the oblique coronal T1WI and FsT2WI non-enhanced sacroiliac joint images. …”
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戶外冒險教育課程對大學生心理賦能之 成效研究 Effects of Integrating Psychological Empowerment Into an Outdoor Adventure Education Curriculum for College Students... by 蕭如軒 Ru-Syuan Hsia, 吳崇旗 Chung-Chi Wu

“…In university, students start to think independently, take responsibility for their actions, maintain and expand interpersonal relationships, and participate in public affairs, and therefore, this is a crucial phase of development in terms of cultivating independence and responsibility. …”
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Les Immatériaux de Lyotard (1985) : un programme figural by Jean-Louis Déotte

“…Ces parcours étaient indépendants les uns des autres pour respecter la problématique structurant l’ensemble de l’exposition, mais certains sas de communication étaient prévus, ce qui engageait de fait le spectateur dans un labyrinthe. …”
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Investigation and analysis of the demand for smart home automation in patients with ischemic stroke and functional impairment (脑梗死伴功能障碍患者对智慧居家模块需求的调查分析)... by FEI Cailian (费才莲), XIE Juan (谢娟), ZHANG Jingyi (张静怡), WANG Yu (王瑜), GAO Liandi (高连娣)

“…Methods The researchers developed a questionnaire titled "Requirements of a smart home automation system for patients with ischemic stroke and functional impairment" to assess the specific needs of patients who suffered from ischemic stroke and were unable to live independently. A total of 100 patients participated in the survey. …”
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Systematic review and meta-analysis to examine intrapartum interventions, and maternal and neonatal outcomes following immersion in water during labour and waterbirth by Priscilla J Hall, Claire Feeley, Ethel Burns, Jennifer Vanderlaan

“…A secondary objective was to synthesise data relating to clinical care practices and birth settings that women experience who immerse in water and women who do not.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sources A search was conducted using CINAHL, Medline, Embase, BioMed Central and PsycINFO during March 2020 and was replicated in May 2021.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Primary quantitative studies published in 2000 or later, examining maternal or neonatal interventions and outcomes using the birthing pool for labour and/or birth.Data extraction and synthesis Full-text screening was undertaken independently against inclusion/exclusion criteria in two pairs. …”
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The sport and Lithuanian national identity by Ingvaras Butautas, Rasa Čepaitienė

“…Hereby in Lithuania, sport obtained the same strain of cultural resistance.  After regaining independence, Lithuanian sport was forced to switch from state-regulated infrastructure to the private sector. …”
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