Association between weight-adjusted-waist index and long-term prognostic outcomes in cardiovascular disease patients: results from the NHANES 1999–2018 study by Hanbin Li, Wen Zhong, Hongxin Cheng, Shiqi Wang, Ran Li, Lu Wang, Chengqi He, Quan Wei

“…Abstract Background As cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality increase yearly, this study aimed to explore the potential of the weight-adjusted-waist index (WWI) and its relation to long-term mortality in patients with CVD. …”
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Impact of Methotrexate and 7‐Hydroxymethotrexate Exposure on Renal Toxicity in Pediatric Non‐Hodgkin Lymphoma by Hao Bing, Yi Ma, Jiamin Xu, Qixian Ling, Yanlong Duan, Libo Zhao

“…The objectives of this study were thus to explore the exposure–safety relationship of two compounds and search the most reliable marker for predicting HDMTX nephrotoxicity. …”
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Perspectives of Hispanic and Latinx Community Members on AI-Enabled mHealth Tools: Qualitative Focus Group Study by Stephanie A Kraft, Shaan Chopra, Miriana C Duran, Janet A Rojina, Abril Beretta, Katherine I López, Russell Javan, Benjamin S Wilfond, Margaret Rosenfeld, James Fogarty, Linda K Ko

“…Focus group questions asked participants to respond to the case examples and to further explore mHealth use preferences, benefits, barriers, and concerns. …”
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Association of Serum Ferritin Levels With Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Overweight/Obese US Populations: A Population-Based Study From the NHANES by Zhang Y, Zhou P, Xu C, Su H, Li R, Sun L, Yang Y

“…In the future, further research is needed to explore the potential associations between ferritin, inflammation, obesity, and OSA.Keywords: ferritin, obstructive sleep apnea, overweight/obese, all-cause mortality, NHANES…”
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Bentonite-Amended Geo-Polymerised Fly Ash-GGBS Mixture for Waste Containment Applications by Sagiri Sivasai Saranya, Maya Naik, Puvvadi Sivapullaiah

“… The reuse of Fly Ash (FA) with the optimum amount of Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) polymerized with an alkali solution for the construction of barriers for waste containment and vertical cutoff walls for the contaminated ground is explored in this study. For this, detailed strength and permeability tests have been conducted on different ratios of FA and GGBS compacted and cured for up to 28 days. …”
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Protein Level and Infantile Diarrhea in a Postweaning Piglet Model by Jing Gao, Jie Yin, Kang Xu, Hui Han, ZeMin Liu, ChenYu Wang, TieJun Li, YuLong Yin

“…Many studies have indicated that the key to understanding the relationship between the protein in the diet and the postweaning diarrhea of piglets is to explore the influences of protein sources and levels on the mammalian digestion system. …”
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Nutrient dynamics and discharge in a coastal sandy beach aquifer by Xuejing WANG, Yifan GUO, Shengchao YU, Qianqian WANG, Hailong LI, Chunmiao ZHENG

“…Based on the stratified sampling and analysis of the hydrochemical composition of coastal groundwater, this study investigated the distribution characteristics, migration, and transformation of nutrients in coastal groundwater.The submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) and associated nutrient flux into the sea were also evaluated, exploring the potential environmental impacts on coastal water. …”
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A novel multi-model estimation of phosphorus in coal and its ash using FTIR spectroscopy by Arya Vinod, Anup Krishna Prasad, Sameeksha Mishra, Bitan Purkait, Shailayee Mukherjee, Anubhav Shukla, Nirasindhu Desinayak, Bhabesh Chandra Sarkar, Atul Kumar Varma

“…Until now, only a limited number of research studies have outlined the estimation of major elements in coal, predominantly relying on FTIR spectroscopy. In this article, we explore the potential of FTIR spectroscopy combined with machine learning models (piecewise linear regression—PLR, partial least square regression—PLSR, random forest—RF, and support vector regression—SVR) for quantifying the phosphorus content in coal and coal ash. …”
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Toward Understanding of Quiet Human Resource Management Theory in Iranian Organizations: Theoretical Origins, Conceptual Narration and its Consequences by Abbas Nargesian, Sajjad Sadpoor

“…Future research should explore the causes and consequences of quiet HRM in diverse organizational settings, with in-depth studies in specific geographical contexts providing valuable insights for HRM policymakers.…”
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Electroacupuncture Regulates Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction by Decreasing Corticotropin-Releasing Factor in a Rat Model of IBS by Ying Chen, Yan Zhao, Dan-ni Luo, Hui Zheng, Ying Li, Si-yuan Zhou

“…Acupuncture is effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); however, the mechanisms of action are not fully understood. We aim to explore the mechanism of electroacupuncture (EA) in the dual regulation of disorders of gut-brain interaction. …”
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Combination of mentor-based and resident-based learning may benefit to improving the ability of clinical practice in resident training by Min Li, Tao Liu, Yiqiong Wen, Min Zhang, Wenye Zhu, Xuming Wang, Yunjiao Hou, Lin Li, Anju Zu, Shibo Sun

“…This study proposed the combination of mentor-based and resident-based learning (CMRL) and explored the role of CMRL in improving the effect of medical resident training. …”
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Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Clinical <i>Escherichia coli</i> Strains from Livestock and Poultry in Shandong Province, China During 2015–2020 by Miaoli Wang, Shaopeng Wu, Yao Wang, Feng Chen, Zhangqi Shen, Zouran Lan

“…<b>Objective:</b> The aim of this study was to explore the genetic characteristics, co-occurrence, and correlations between ARGs of <i>E. coli</i> isolated from the pathological tissues of livestock and poultry in Shandong Province, East China during 2015–2020. …”
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Design of an RCT on cost-effectiveness of group schema therapy versus individual schema therapy for patients with Cluster-C personality disorder: the QUEST-CLC study protocol by Iuno Z. Groot, Anne-Sophie S. M. Venhuizen, Nathan Bachrach, Simone Walhout, Bregje de Moor, Kasper Nikkels, Susanne Dalmeijer, Myrte Maarschalkerweerd, Joël R. van Aalderen, Hinde de Lange, Renske Wichers, Agatha Ph. Hollander, Silvia M. A. A. Evers, Raoul P. P. P. Grasman, Arnoud Arntz

“…A process evaluation by qualitative methods explores experiences of participants, loved ones and therapists regarding recovery, quality of life, and improving treatment. …”
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O-GlcNAcylation attenuates ischemia-reperfusion-induced pulmonary epithelial cell ferroptosis via the Nrf2/G6PDH pathway by Liuqing Yang, Hexiao Tang, Jin Wang, Dawei Xu, Rui Xuan, Songping Xie, Pengfei Xu, Xinyi Li

“…This research aimed to explore the effect of O-GlcNAcylation on reducing ferroptosis in pulmonary epithelial cells caused by I/R. …”
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Ten Machine Learning Models for Predicting Preoperative and Postoperative Coagulopathy in Patients With Trauma: Multicenter Cohort Study by Xiaojuan Xiong, Hong Fu, Bo Xu, Wang Wei, Mi Zhou, Peng Hu, Yunqin Ren, Qingxiang Mao

“…However, no studies have explored the risk factors, complications, and risk prediction of preoperative and postoperative traumatic coagulopathy (PPTIC) in patients with trauma. …”
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Profiles of innovative behavior and associated predictors among clinical nurses: a multicenter study using latent profile analysis by Husheng Li, Yue Qiao, Tianxiang Wan, Chun Hua Shao, Fule Wen, Xiaoxin Liu

“…Objective To identify profiles and characteristics of IB among clinical nurses and explore the associated predictors, as well as the relationships with research outputs. …”
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Analysis of the accuracy of disease prediction in pediatric ward patients based on the modified early warning score for children: A randomized controlled trialWhat is already known... by Kang Lin, Xiaojun Weng, Bing Du, Ting Tian, Xiaoxiang Quan

“…Background: Due to their young age and limited ability to communicate, pediatric patients in internal medicine wards are at risk of nursing assessment errors, which can lead to adverse events and disputes. Objective: To explore the application effect of modified pediatric early warning score (PEWS) in the early identification of critically ill children in pediatric general wards. …”
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Case management of gastrointestinal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy under the normalization of COVID-19 prevention and control (新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情常态化防控下胃肠道肿瘤化疗患者的护理管理实践)... by Huang Xiaoying (黄晓英), Yang Heng (杨姮)

“…Objective To explore the effect of case management of gastrointestinal cancer patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy under the normalization of COVID-19 prevention and control. …”
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CEST imaging combined with 1H-MRS reveal the neuroprotective effects of riluzole by improving neurotransmitter imbalances in Alzheimer’s disease mice by Yuanyu Shen, Xiaolei Zhang, Siqi Liu, Lijing Xin, Wentao Xuan, Caiyu Zhuang, Yue Chen, Beibei Chen, Xinhui Zheng, Renhua Wu, Yan Lin

“…These findings suggest riluzole as a therapeutic agent for Alzheimer’s disease and highlight the utility of multimodal MR imaging in monitoring treatment response and exploring disease mechanisms.…”
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Investigating the dual causative pathways linking immune cells and venous thromboembolism via Mendelian randomization analysis by Ning Qi, Zhuochen Lyu, Lu Huang, Yun Zhao, Wan Zhang, Xinfeng Zhou, Yang Zhang, Jiasen Cui

“…To address these limitations, this study uses Mendelian randomization to explore the causal relationship between immune cell traits and VTE, aiming to provide insights into underlying mechanisms. …”
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