Prostate cancer incidence and mortality linked to metalworking fluid exposure: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zahra Moradpour, Amin Barik, Goljamal Jorjani, Mohammad Reza Taherian, Sepideh Tousizadeh, Sepideh Tousizadeh, Aram Halimi, Aram Halimi, Yaser Soleimani, Mobina Karimian, Tina Khavari, Fateme Azizi Kalankari, Fatemeh Asadipour, Mojtaba Azari, Niloofar Yousefzadeh Shakouri, Saeideh Karamian, Nasser Bahari, Alireza Mosavi Jarrahi

“…Additionally, regulatory agencies should consider revising exposure limits and safety guidelines to account for emerging evidence on the carcinogenic potential of newer MWF formulations.…”
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Triglyceride-glucose-body mass index and the incidence of cardiovascular diseases: a meta-analysis of cohort studies by Xiyun Rao, Ziyi Xin, Qingwen Yu, Lanlan Feng, Yongmin Shi, Ting Tang, Xuhan Tong, Siqi Hu, Yao You, Shenghui Zhang, Jiake Tang, Xingwei Zhang, Mingwei Wang, Ling Liu

“…Results were combined using a random-effects model to account for heterogeneity among the included studies. …”
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Percutaneous coronary intervention vs. medical therapy in patients on dialysis with coronary artery disease in China by Enmin Xie, Yaxin Wu, Zixiang Ye, Yong He, Hesong Zeng, Jianfang Luo, Mulei Chen, Wenyue Pang, Yanmin Xu, Chuanyu Gao, Xiaogang Guo, Lin Cai, Qingwei Ji, Yining Yang, Di Wu, Yiqiang Yuan, Jing Wan, Yuliang Ma, Jun Zhang, Zhimin Du, Qing Yang, Jinsong Cheng, Chunhua Ding, Xiang Ma, Chunlin Yin, Zeyuan Fan, Qiang Tang, Yue Li, Lihua Sun, Chengzhi Lu, Jufang Chi, Zhuhua Yao, Yanxiang Gao, Changan Yu, Jingyi Ren, Jingang Zheng, Rongman Jia

“…Inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) and propensity score matching (PSM) were performed to account for potential between-group differences. Results:. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of HIV among reproductive-age women (15–49 years) in Africa from 2010 to 2019: a multilevel analysis of demographic and health survey data by Alemu Gedefie, Amare Muche, Anissa Mohammed, Aznamariam Ayres, Dagnachew Melak, Eyob Tilahun Abeje, Fekade Demeke Bayou, Fekadeselassie Belege Getaneh, Lakew Asmare, Abel Endawkie

“…The incidence of HIV is disproportionately higher in Sub-Saharan regions, particularly the Southern African sub-region, which is the most affected region and accounts for 77% of all new HIV infections in the region. …”
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Patient preferences for anti-hyperglycaemic medication for type 2 diabetes mellitus in China: findings from a national survey by Jing Liu, Lei Si, Yingyao Chen, Yanfeng Ren, Liu Liu, Shimeng Liu, Qi Pan, Xiong Ke, Shiyi Bao, Fuming Li, Yijiang Yu, Yan Wei

“…There exists great preference heterogeneity among patients, which should be taken into account in healthcare decision-making processes.…”
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A low-protein soybean-free diet improves carcass traits and meat quality and modulates the colonic microbiota in Daweizi pigs by Haohua Fu, Taoming Yang, Hengjia Ni, Hengjia Ni, Jing Li, Fenfen Liu, Jingbo Liu, Yulong Yin, Yulong Yin

“…However, the Americas account for more than 80% of global soybean production, so European and Asia swine production largely depends on soybean imports. …”
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Development and validation of the age-associated dementia policy (AgeD-Pol) computer simulation model in the USA and Europe by Anand Viswanathan, Lee H Schwamm, Krishna P Reddy, Emily P Hyle, Fatma M Shebl, Kenneth A Freedberg, Julia H A Foote, Yiqi Qian, Shibani S Mukerji, Nattanicha Wattananimitgul, Ankur Pandya

“…Objective To develop and validate a novel, microsimulation model that accounts for the prevalence and incidence of age-associated dementias (AAD), disease progression and associated mortality.Design, data sources and outcome measures We developed the AAD policy (AgeD-Pol) model, a microsimulation model to simulate the natural history, morbidity and mortality associated with AAD. …”
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Fecal microbiome change in patients with ulcerative colitis after fecal microbiota transplantation by A. Y. Tikunov, V. V. Morozov, A. N. Shvalov, A. V. Bardasheva, E. V. Shrayner, O. A. Maksimova, I. O. Voloshina, V. V. Morozova, V. V. Vlasov, N. V. Tikunova

“…The exception was the Clostridiumdifficilesequences, which accounted for <0.5 % of the sequences in samples from almost half of the patients and after FT, the share of such C. difficilesequences was significantly reduced only in samples from three patients. …”
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Development of autonomic innervation at the venous pole of the heart: bridging the gap from mice to human by Fleur Zwanenburg, Thomas A. Bos, Arend D. J. Ten Harkel, Monique C. Haak, Nathan D. Hahurij, Robert E. Poelmann, Conny J. van Munsteren, Lambertus J. Wisse, Nico A. Blom, Marco C. DeRuiter, Monique R. M. Jongbloed

“…Conclusion Although early morphological cANS development at sinus venosus-related structures follows a similar sequence in mice and humans, there are substantial differences in the timing of functional establishment and differentiation in sympathetic and parasympathetic phenotypes, which should be taken into account when extrapolating mouse studies of the cANS to humans. …”
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Maternal age-related declines in live birth rate following single euploid embryo transfer: a retrospective cohort study by Wei Jiang, Zichen Zheng, Nan Yan, Shuang Yao, Qijun Xie, Danyu Ni, Shanren Cao, Chun Zhao, Xiufeng Ling

“…Data were analyzed using multivariable logistic regression with generalized estimating equations (GEE) to account for confounding factors and restricted cubic splines to visualize the relationship between maternal age and pregnancy outcomes. …”
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The burden and outcomes of firearm injuries at two district-level emergency centres in Cape Town, South Africa: A descriptive analysis by L Bush, C Hendrikse, C Van Koningsbruggen, K Evans

“…Of the total where wound location was determined (n=595), 30.4% sustained more than one firearm injury, and 112 out of the 167 admitted to Mitchells Plain Hospital required at least one visit to theatre. This accounted for 413 theatre hours and 1 376 inpatient bed days at Mitchells Plain Hospital. …”
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Oncological outcomes following extreme oncoplastic breast conserving surgery (eOPBCS) for locally advanced breast cancer (LABC): A systematic review and meta-analysis by Megan Chua Wern Ee, Ashley Lee Shi Hui, Wong Hung Chew, Emmeline Elaine Cua-Delos Santos, Sean Li Siwei, Sng Ming Xian, Qin Xiang Ng, Serene Goh Si Ning

“…Introduction: Locally advanced breast cancer (LABC) accounts for 5 % of new breast cancer diagnoses in developed countries and 30–60 % in developing regions. …”
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Development of a latency model for HIV-1 subtype C and the impact of long terminal repeat element genetic variation on latency reversal by Shreyal Maikoo, Robert-Jan Palstra, Krista L. Dong, Tokameh Mahmoudi, Thumbi Ndung'u, Paradise Madlala

“…Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for almost 70 % of people living with HIV (PLWH) worldwide, with the greatest numbers centred in South Africa where 98 % of infections are caused by subtype C (HIV-1C). …”
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Genome assembly of an endemic butterfly (Minois aurata) shed light on the genetic mechanisms underlying ecological adaptation to arid valley habitat by Wenqian Hu, Yi Wang, Xiaoxiao Chen, Jialong Huang, Jingge Kuang, Lei Wang, Kangshan Mao, Liang Dou

“…The expansion of transposable elements (TEs) accounts for the relatively large genome size of M. aurata, potentially aiding its adaptation to environmental conditions. …”
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The Role of Atrial Fibrillation and Oral Anticoagulation Status in Health‐Related Quality of Life 12 Months After Ischemic Stroke or TIA by Manuel C. Olma, Lena Steindorf‐Sabath, Serdar Tütüncü, Claudia Kunze, Cornelia Fiessler, Paulus Kirchhof, Joanna Dietzel, Johannes Schurig, Patrick Oschmann, Ludwig Niehaus, Christian Urbanek, Götz Thomalla, Darius G. Nabavi, Joachim Röther, Ulrich Laufs, Roland Veltkamp, Peter U. Heuschmann, Karl Georg Haeusler, Matthias Endres, for the MonDAFIS Investigators

“…ABSTRACT Aims Atrial fibrillation (AF) accounts for about 20% of all ischemic strokes worldwide. …”
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Ocean equity: from assessment to action to improve social equity in ocean governance by Nathan J. Bennett, Nathan J. Bennett, Nathan J. Bennett, Nathan J. Bennett, Veronica Relano, Katina Roumbedakis, Katina Roumbedakis, Katina Roumbedakis, Jessica Blythe, Mark Andrachuk, Joachim Claudet, Neil Dawson, David Gill, Natali Lazzari, Natali Lazzari, Natali Lazzari, Shauna L. Mahajan, Ella-Kari Muhl, Maraja Riechers, Mia Strand, Sebastian Villasante

“…Then, we discuss four subsequent steps to take into account to ensure that assessments lead to adaptations or transformations to improve ocean equity. …”
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Psychoeducation of higher education seekers with using of the resource-oriented model of stress resiliency in war conditions by V.V. Ogorenko, A.E. Nikolenko, T.Y. Shusterman, V.O. Kokashynskyi, A.B. Khotimska, M.H. Koren

“…Study results should be taken into account in psychological support efforts for higher education seekers in war and post-war time.…”
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Adrenal aldosterone synthase (CYP11B2) histopathology and its association with disease-induced sudden death: a cross-sectional studyResearch in context by Antero Ylänen, Juhani Isojärvi, Antti Virtanen, Helena Leijon, Tiina Vesterinen, Aapo L. Aro, Heini Huhtala, Eeva Kokko, Ilkka Pörsti, Marianna Viukari, Pasi I. Nevalainen, Niina Matikainen

“…Summary: Background: Unidentified cardiovascular risk factors may account for approximately half of sudden deaths, a devastating event with limited preventive tools. …”
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Comparative Analysis of the Occurrence and Role of CX3CL1 (Fractalkine) and Its Receptor CX3CR1 in Hemophilic Arthropathy and Osteoarthritis by Piotr Wojdasiewicz, Łukasz A. Poniatowski, Andrzej Kotela, Marta Skoda, Michał Pyzlak, Aleksandra Stangret, Ireneusz Kotela, Dariusz Szukiewicz

“…The involvement of CX3CL1 (fractalkine) and its receptor CX3CR1 was observed in the pathogenesis of numerous arthritis-associated diseases. Taking this into account, we have presented a study investigating the role of the CX3CL1/CX3XR1 axis in the course of hemophilic arthropathy, including the CX3CL1-dependent expression of CD56+, CD68+, and CD31+ cells along with evaluation of articular cartilage and synovial membrane morphology. …”
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Expression pattern of lncRNA H19 in oral squamous cell carcinoma tissues in comparison to normal tissues. A systematic review by Ramya Sekar, Selvaraj Jayaraman, Saranya Varadarajan, Thodur Madapusi Balaji, Vishnupriya Veeraraghavan, Prabhu Shankar Dayasankar, Dharshini Devi J

“…Background: With a high mortality rate, oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), accounts for more than 90 % of all mouth cancers and is a major global health concern. …”
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