The protective role of SGLT2 inhibitors on aortic aneurysm mediated by oxidative stress and inflammation in type 2 diabetes mellitus by Rujie Zheng, Wenjuan Song, Jie Lu, Mingyue Yuan, Xiaotong Sun, Chengzhi Lu

“…Abstract Background Sodium-glucose transport protein 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) have been widely used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and have demonstrated protective effects against certain cardiovascular diseases. However, no clinical research has been conducted to explore the relationship between SGLT2i and the risk of aortic aneurysm (AA). …”
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Joint trajectories of physical activity, health, and income before and after statutory retirement: A 22-year follow-up. by Tea Lallukka, Petteri Kolmonen, Ossi Rahkonen, Eero Lahelma, Jouni Lahti

“…They were also more likely to report low education and more physician-diagnosed chronic diseases and mental disorders.<h4>Conclusions</h4>We identified distinct trajectories in physical activity, general health perceptions, and income over a follow-up of over 20 years. …”
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Sleep duration, sleep disturbances and skeletal muscle mass change over time: A population-based longitudinal analysis in Peru [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with... by Enrique S. Nuñez-del-Arco, Renzo A. Agurto-García, Rodrigo M. Carrillo-Larco, J. Jaime Miranda, Antonio Bernabe-Ortiz

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Immunization of cattle with a Rhipicephalus microplus chitinase peptide containing predicted B-cell epitopes reduces tick biological fitness by María Martina Esperanza Perez-Soria, Daniel Gustavo López-Díaz, Rafael Jiménez-Ocampo, Gabriela Aguilar-Tipacamú, Massaro W. Ueti, Juan Mosqueda, Ala Tabor

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Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric properties of the Finnish version of the Malocclusion Impact Questionnaire (MIQ) by Lucas Arrais Campos, Terhi Kaikkonen, Kaisa Ylitervo, Leena Ylikontiola, Anna- Sofia Silvola

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Association between abnormal default mode network homogeneity and sleep disturbances in major depressive disorder by Ping Li, Feng Liu, Jingping Zhao, Muzhi Huang, Yangpan Ou, Huabing Li, Bing Lang, Wenbin Guo

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Rapid Detection of microRNA-122 in Serum and Finger Blood Using a Lateral Flow Nucleic Acid Biosensor by Min Zhang, Meijing Ma, Jiahui Wang, Yurui Zhou, Xueji Zhang, Guodong Liu

“…An expanding body of research has demonstrated that miR-122 is a critical regulator in both the initiation and progression of a wide range of liver diseases. Traditional methods for detecting miR-122 mainly include Northern blotting and qRT-PCR, but they are technically complex and cumbersome, requiring expensive instruments and high technical requirements. …”
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The effect of Tai Chi on plasma homocysteine in 1176 adults: a propensity score matching-based study by Yingchun Gu, Juncai Bai, Yang Li, Ling Han, Dongwei Wang

“…Increased plasma homocysteine(Hcy) levels are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and may be reduced by exercise. This study aimed to compare plasma Hcy levels and the risk of hyperhomocysteinemia in 1,176 adults with and without Tai Chi exercises. …”
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Advances in Cardiovascular Multimodality Imaging in Patients with Marfan Syndrome by Marco Alfonso Perrone, Sara Moscatelli, Giulia Guglielmi, Francesco Bianco, Deborah Cappelletti, Amedeo Pellizzon, Andrea Baggiano, Enrico Emilio Diviggiano, Maria Ricci, Pier Paolo Bassareo, Akshyaya Pradhan, Giulia Elena Mandoli, Andrea Cimini, Giuseppe Caminiti

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Effects of Apolipoprotein E Isoforms in Diabetic Nephropathy of Chinese Type 2 Diabetic Patients by YongWei Jiang, Liang Ma, ChengWu Han, Qian Liu, Xiao Cong, YaPing Xu, TingTing Zhao, Ping Li, YongTong Cao

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Monitoring of prostate-specific antigen in men with benign prostate enlargement receiving 5-alpha reductase inhibitors: a non-interventional, cross-sectional study of real-world pr... by Juan Manuel Palacios, Pratiksha Kapse, Vanessa Cortes, Marcio Augusto Averbeck, Alberto Budia Alba, Suryakant Somvanshi, Danilo Souza Lima da Costa Cruz, Fiona Pereira

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Effects of medication procurement reforms and extended prescription duration on medication coverage for hypertension in India’s public health system: a modelling study by Kunihiro Matsushita, Andrew E Moran, Matti Marklund, Prabhdeep Kaur, Lawrence J Appel, T Joseph Mattingly, Swagata Kumar Sahoo

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The Effect of the Glucosinolate Sinigrin on Alterations in Molecular Biomarkers of the Myocardium in Swiss Mice by Nikola Ferara, Vedran Balta, Domagoj Đikić, Dyana Odeh, Ana Mojsović-Ćuić, Lana Feher Turković, Dario Dilber, Anđelo Beletić, Irena Landeka Jurčević, Ivana Šola

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Cell Wall Protein 2 as a Vaccine Candidate Protects Mice Against <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> Infection by Shaohui Wang, Joshua Heuler, Jessica Bullock, Junling Qin, Soumyadeep Chakraborty, Agbendeh Lubem Nathaniel, Shifeng Wang, Xingmin Sun

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Investigating the Effect of Olfactory Stimulation in Preterm Infants: A Review Study by Hashem Lashgari Kalat, Mohammad Hasan Mohammadi, Shahabaddin Sorouri, Hossein Ali Kharazmi, Zahra Ramazanian Bafghi, Masumeh Ghazanfarpour, Najmeh Soltani Nejad

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Astigmatism and maternal myopia as important factors affecting success rate of DIMS lens treatment by Christof Meigen, Adrienne Csutak, Patricia Domsa, Éva M Bankó, Judit Körtvélyes, Rita Széchey, Krisztina Lantos, Zoltán Zsolt Nagy

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Short-term outcomes of oropharyngeal administration of colostrum in preterm neonates: a double-blind placebocontrolled randomized trial by Ameneh Lamsehchi, Maryam Shokouhi Solgi, Mohammad Kazem Sabzehei, Behnaz Basiri, Elahe Talebi Ghane, Kiana Kimiaei Asadi, Sina Azadnajafabad

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In ovo delivery of carvacrol triggers expression of chemotactic factors, antimicrobial peptides and pro-inflammatory pathways in the yolk sac of broiler chicken embryos by Mila M. Y. Meijer, Henry van den Brand, Shahram Niknafs, Eugeni Roura

“…Abstract Background Broiler chickens are most vulnerable immediately after hatching due to their immature immune systems, making them susceptible to infectious diseases. The yolk plays an important role in early immune defence by showing relevant antioxidant and passive immunity capabilities during broiler embryonic development. …”
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Constructing a potential HLA haplo-homozygous induced pluripotent stem cell haplobank using data from an umbilical cord blood bank by Ji He, Yanmin He, Qigang Zhan, Zhipan Wu, Qi Sheng, Wei Zhang, Faming Zhu

“…Abstract Background Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) can differentiate into any type of cell and have potential uses in regenerative medicine for the treatment of many diseases. However, reducing immune rejection is a key problem in the application of iPSCs that can be solved by the development of haplobanks containing specially selected iPSC lines. …”
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Anatomical and pathological findings in longlived female Bubalus bubalis by Rosaura Pérez-Gil, Yaritza Salas, Adelys Márquez, Oriana Gavidia

“…This species, considered resistant to tropical diseases, is resilient enough to survive up to 19 years, some with severe damage to vital organs. …”
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