A Nomogram Based on Apelin-12 for the Prediction of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention among Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial... by Enfa Zhao, Hang Xie, Yushun Zhang

“…After incorporating these 11 factors, the nomogram achieved good concordance indexes of 0.758 (95%CI = 0.707–0.809) and 0.763 (95%CI = 0.689–0.837) in predicting MACEs in the evaluation and validation cohorts, respectively, and had well-fitted calibration curves. …”
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Evaluating mobile apps for sun protection: content analysis and user preferences in a two-part study by Angela M. Rodrigues, Faye L. Doughty, Caroline Charlton, Sarah Woodhouse, Elizabeth Sillence

“…The apps presented opportunities for enhancement in their theoretical and evidence basis, and visualisations use (e.g. UV-index). The apps mapped across a total of 12 BCTs (M = 1.71, SD = 1.07; range = 0–5). …”
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Global Trends in LADA Type Diabetes Research: A Bibliometric Analysis of Publications from Web of Science and Scopus, 1994–2024 by Khatimya Kudabayeva, Bibigul Tleumagambetova, Yerlan Bazargaliyev, Raikul Kosmuratova, Aliya Zhylkybekova

“…We collected and analyzed data from 672 publications indexed in the Web of Science and Scopus databases, covering the period from 1994 to January 2024. …”
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Interleukin 28B polymorphism impact on early HCV kinetics in HCV-infected liver transplant recipients undergoing antiviral therapy by V. E. Syutkin, V. P. Chulanov, I. V. Karandashova, V. A. Dolgin, A. O. Chugunov

“…Genotype C/C (rs12979860) was present in 6 (40%) patients with complete EVR and in none of slow-responders (one-sided p=0.041).The groups of recipients with and without complete EVR were comparable with sex, age, pre-treatment viral load, immunosuppression (cyclosporine vs. tacrolimus), weight and body mass index, and mean ribavirin dose. The only pre-treatment factors which have impact on complete EVR were genotype (1 vs. non-1) and IL28B polymorphisms.Conclusion. …”
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Do Temporomandibular Disorder Patients with Joint Pain Exhibit Forward Head Posture? A Cephalometric Study by Chu-Qiao Xiao, Yi-Dan Wan, Ya-Qi Li, Zhe-Bin Yan, Qiao-Yu Cheng, Pei-Di Fan, Yi Huang, Xiao-Yi Wang, Xin Xiong

“…The Fonseca Anamnestic Index (FAI) was used to assess the severity and prevalence of TMD and the presence of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain. …”
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Meta-analysis of risk factors for postoperative lower extremity deep vein thrombosis in patients with gynecologic malignancies by Danzhu Gong, Qi Wang

“…The meta-analysis revealed that significant risk factors for postoperative lower extremity DVT in patients with gynecologic malignancies include age [Odds Ratio (OR) = 1.35, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) (1.19, 1.54), P < 0.001], Body Mass Index (BMI) [OR = 1.67, 95% CI (1.05, 2.66), P < 0.001], plasma D-dimer levels [OR = 3.39, 95% CI (1.24, 9.24), P < 0.001], duration of surgery [OR = 2.24, 95% CI (1.24, 4.01), P < 0.001], and duration of postoperative bed rest [OR = 2.14, 95% CI (1.56, 2.94), P < 0.001].DiscussionThe study identifies multiple risk factors influencing the incidence of postoperative lower extremity DVT in patients with gynecologic malignancies. …”
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Relationship between psychological empowerment, physical activity enjoyment, and response to a HIIT Program in physically inactive young women: a prospective multicentre study by Irene Ferrando-Terradez, Rodrigo Núñez-Cortés, Laura López-Bueno, Enrique Alcántara, Joaquín Calatayud, José Casaña, Ivana Parčina, Lirios Dueñas

“…Outcome measures included physical activity levels (MET-min/week), muscular endurance (plank test), and sleep quality through the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The Healthy Lifestyle and Personal Control Questionnaire (HLPCQ) and the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) were used to assess psychological empowerment and enjoyment, respectively. …”
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Exploring the Role of Salt Supplementation on Milk Composition, Fatty Acids, and Insulin Response in Lactating Camels by Riyadh S. Aljumaah, Ahmed A. K. Salama, Mutassim M. Abdelrahman, Moez Ayadi, Gerardo Caja, Mohammed A. Alshaikh, Mohammed A. Al-Badwi, Abdulkareem M. Matar

“…Furthermore, lipid quality indices such as the atherogenic index (<i>p</i> < 0.01) and the hypocholesterolemic/hypercholesterolemic FA ratio (h/H, <i>p</i> < 0.01) indicated a less favorable milk fat profile in the SAL group. …”
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Characteristics and Management of Uncontrolled Gout Prior to Pegloticase Therapy: A 2-year Claims Analysis by Robert J. Morlock, Deepan Dalal, Victoria Divino, Mitchell DeKoven, Stephanie D. Taylor, Atsuko Powers, Naina Barretto, Robert J. Holt, Brian LaMoreaux

“…Clinical outcomes, health care resource utilization (HCRU), and associated costs were compared over two 12-month periods (months 13–24 and 1–12) prior to the first pegloticase claim (index date). Results The study included 408 patients. …”
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Evaluation of genetic differences between two autochthonous Spanish cattle breeds by Paola E. Milia, Alberto Cesarani, Clara Diaz, Cristina Meneses, Juan Carlos Parejo, Laura Falchi, Nicolò P. P. Macciotta, Corrado Dimauro

“…In the univariate approach, the Wright fixation index (FST) was computed between and within breeds. …”
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The Role of Serum Vitamin D Levels and Vitamin D Receptor (<i>VDR</i>) Gene Variants on Dental Caries by Ece Şengün Berber, Feyza Umay Koç, Ayça Aykut, Burcu Barutçuoğlu, Fahinur Ertuğrul, Merve Tosyalı, Mert Pekerbaş, Arzu Aykut Yetkiner

“…Intraoral examinations were performed to record dmft index values. Genetic testing was performed on 26 children to examine VDR gene variations. …”
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Exploring serum miR-33b as a novel diagnostic marker for hypercholesterolemia and obesity: insights from a pilot case-control study by Yaser Masoumi-Ardakani, Mostafa Eghbalian, Hossein Fallah, Alireza Jafari, Beydolah Shahouzehi

“…The expression of miR-33b was significantly higher in the HC and obese groups compared to the control group (p < 0.001). The Body mass index (BMI) in the obese group was significantly higher than in the control and HC groups (p < 0.001). …”
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Evaluation of survival rate of implants with immediate loading compared to implants with conventional load in implants with fixed prosthesis, update of a systematic review and meta... by Meysam Heidari, Masomeh Rostamzadeh, Ideh Talimkhani

“…To calculate the mean difference, the weighted mean difference index was used and they were combined and compared using the fixed effect model. …”
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Sarcopenia and fat tissue distribution in patients with colorectal cancer by V. K. Lyadov, V. N. Yegiyev, A. P. Seryakov, O. V. Kucheruk, Ye. S. Darda, A. Z. Negardinov

“…Overall there were 66 women and 47 men, aged 30 to 87 years. The mean body mass index (BMI) was 25±4 kg/m2. Obesity was diagnosed in 12 patients before operation, in 5 body weight deficit was found. …”
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Extracellular vesicles-derived miR-21 as a biomarker for early diagnosis and tumor activity in breast cancer subtypes by Claudia Omarini, Virginia Catani, Ilenia Mastrolia, Angela Toss, Federico Banchelli, Chrystel Isca, Daniele Medici, Ornella Ponzoni, Marco Brucale, Francesco Valle, Maria Cristina Baschieri, Roberto D’Amico, Valentina Masciale, Chiara Chiavelli, Federica Caggia, Carlo Augusto Bortolotti, Federico Piacentini, Massimo Dominici

“…We assessed EV-derived miR-21 levels in one hundred women: 30 with early BC (EBC), 30 with metastatic BC on treatment progression (MBC), 30 cancer survivors on follow-up (FU) and 10 healthy donors (HD) as age- and body mass index (BMI)-matched controls. EVs isolated from serum samples were characterized using nanoparticle tracking analysis, scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy to detect their concentration, size, morphology and mechanical properties. …”
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Development and implementation of a digiphysical screening model with nationwide reach to diagnose familial hypercholesterolemia by Karin Littmann, Gustav Kindborg, Matthias Lidin, Linda Mellbin, Daniel Eriksson Hogling, Jonas Brinck

“…Results Until October 2023, 338 index patients were included in the cascade screening. …”
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Recognition of Blow Foraminifera Zones in the Tertiary Sediments in F- Well, Niger Delta by F.A. Lucas, O.E. Ononeme

“…The foraminiferal abundances revealed two bio zones N4-N3 Planktic zone and N3 – N2 Planktic zone which were suggested based on index species among the recovered foraminiferal assemblages. …”
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Emerging Trends and New Developments in Transient Elastography: A Bibliometric and Cocitation Analysis from 1999 to 2017 by Jingjing Gu, Weimian Wang, Ziyuan Zou, Fangze Huang, Chihua Fang, Xun Li, Xiaolong Qi

“…The top-cited articles focusing on transient elastography from 1999 to 2017 were retrieved from Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-E) database. The most prolific article, journal, country and continent, top-cited article in different period, international collaboration, cocitation analysis of journal were retrieved and analyzed in this article. …”
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Challenging the curve: can ChatGPT-generated MCQs reduce grade inflation in pharmacy education by Dalia Almaghaslah

“…The mean student score was significantly lower in 2024 (17.75 vs. 21.53, p &lt; 0.001), and the discrimination index improved (0.35 vs. 0.25, p = 0.007), indicating enhanced differentiation between students.DiscussionThe findings suggest that AI-generated MCQs contribute to improved exam rigor and a potential reduction in grade inflation. …”
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Explaining the technological cooperation of knowledge and business ecosystems: an approach based on ecotone and ambidextrous organization theories by Bahman Norouzpour, Mahmoud Moradi, Mohamad Rahim Ramezanian, Mostafa Ebrahimpour Azbari

“…Two methods, Member Checking or Participant Feedback and Review by External Audit, were used to check the validity of the data. Furthermore, a fixed index or re-test reliability was used to check the reliability of the research findings.Findings: The results show that to form cooperation between industry and university as the main actors of business and Knowledge ecosystems, 18 key and vital categories should be considered. …”
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