Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome in Patients with Bronchial Asthma by N. D. Potskhverashvili, O. Yu. Zolnikova, N. I. Kokina, N. L. Dzhakhaya, A. V. Sedova, E. L. Bueverova, A. S. Trukhmanov

“…Conventional laboratory and instrumental studies were conducted. SBBOS was confirmed by a hydrogen breath test with lactulose. …”
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Multimorbidity patterns and function among adults in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review by Karina Berner, Quinette A Louw, Eugene Nizeyimana, Diribsa Tsegaye Bedada

“…Mobility limitations, instrumental activities of daily living, self-care and bowel/bladder problems were consistently linked to all pattern domains.Conclusions The limited and geographically skewed body of literature, along with methodological inconsistencies, hampers a comprehensive understanding of multimorbidity patterns and associations with functioning in LMICs. …”
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Identifying [between] Geser and Genghis Khan. Part 1: Contamination of Images in Folklore and Historical Memories of Central and Inner Asia by Natalia N. Nikolaeva, Evgenii V. Nolev

“…Methods of comparative analysis ― the comparative/genetic and historical/typological ones ― have proven instrumental in tracing common images and plots of Turko-Mongolian folklore narratives, and considering the latter both within related origins and typological proximities arising from actual historical conditions. …”
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Association between triglyceride-glucose index and all-cause mortality in critically ill patients with acute myocardial infarction: analysis of the MIMIC-IV database by Xin Su, Yujing Zhou, Jie Chang, Xin Zhao, Haiyu Li, Haiqiang Sang

“…Our findings suggested that the TyG index may be instrumental in identifying patients at high risk for adverse outcomes following AMI.…”
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Testbed Configuration for Minimizing PAPR in GFDM Systems Through a Novel Companding Approach by Sowbhagya Appalla, Siva Prasad Valluri, K. N. G. B. Yaswanth, Kishore Vejandla, Chakravarthy Gunturu, Gundla Jagapathi, Nittala Noel Anurag Prashanth, A. V. Prabu

“…In this paper, we rigorously derive the complementary cumulative distribution function (CCDF) for GFDM systems, elucidating its intricate dependence on the design and characteristics of pulse-shaping filters, which are instrumental in managing spectral and temporal properties. …”
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The Association of Retinal Disease with Vision Impairment and Functional Status in Medicare Patients by Vincent Garmo, Xiaohui Zhao, Carmen D. Ng, Aimee Near, Tania Banerji, Keiko Wada, Gary Oderda, Diana Brixner, Joseph Biskupiak, Ferhina S. Ali, Archad M. Khanani, Alicia Menezes, Ibrahim M. Abbass

“…Outcomes included vision function and loss, overall functioning as assessed by difficulties with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs (iADLs), anxiety/depression, falls, and fractures. …”
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Mediating Mendelian randomization in the proteome identified potential drug targets for obesity-related allergic asthma by Jiannan Lin, Shuwen Lu, Xiaoyu Zhao

“…Methods In this study, we employed a two-step approach for mediation Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis, utilizing stringent selection criteria to identify instrumental variables (IVs). This approach was used to assess the causal impact of obesity on allergic asthma and to validate the plasma proteins identified as mediating factors. …”
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Common features of environmentally and socially engaged community programs addressing the intersecting challenges of planetary and human health: mixed methods analysis of survey an... by Linda J. M. Thomson, Linda J. M. Thomson, Ailsa Critten, Victoria Hume, Helen J. Chatterjee, Helen J. Chatterjee

“…The study indicates the need for inclusive practice, partnership work, and sustainable funding that can support practitioner wellbeing and the process, outputs and impacts of natural and sustainable environment-based health interventions and other resources instrumental in preventative healthcare.…”
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Criminological principles of transitional justice for Ukraine: zones of criminogenic risks by Y. V. Orlov, L. V. Dundych

“…The dilemma of “justice vs. reconciliation” expresses the target and instrumental conflict between retributive and restorative justice, the moral and legal request of the parties to the fair criminal prosecution of offenders and amnesty as a factor in reducing public transit intolerance by those involved in the conflict. …”
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Unlocking the Potential of RNA Sequencing in COVID-19: Toward Accurate Diagnosis and Personalized Medicine by Heba M. Saad Eldien, Abdulrahman H. Almaeen, Ahmed Abo El Fath, Ahmed E. Taha, Rehab Ahmed, Hassabelrasoul Elfadil, Helal F. Hetta

“…RNAseq has proven instrumental in identifying molecular biomarkers associated with disease severity in patients with COVID-19. …”
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Exposure to major coronary heart disease events reduces lung cancer risk: a mendelian randomization study based on a European population by Dongming He, Hongting Lu, Xinhuai Ou, Tiaozhan Zheng, Zhiwen Zheng, Zhanyu Xu, Xiaohong Duan, Shikang Li

“…Methods Utilizing data from the IEU OpenGWAS project and FinnGen, this study employed a two-sample MR approach, with genetic variants serving as instrumental variables. Relevant single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with MCHDE and lung cancer were carefully selected, with particular attention given to mitigating potential confounders, such as smoking behaviors and statin use. …”
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Age effect analysis of different gender groups in spatial ability test based on virtual reality technology by Yangyang Guo, Mengdi Zhang, Jiangpeng Gu, Qiyang Liu, Xinyang Liu, Jie Wang, Fangfang Ma, Lihong Zhai, Jianlin Qi, Zhanguo Jin

“…Such distinctions are instrumental in occupational preference for disparate groups, calling for comprehensive and meticulous inquiries into the maturation of spatial proficiency by researchers.…”
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A study on the impact of sports participation support on the level of sports participation of urban junior high school girls in China by Mingyuan Dong, Mingtian Niu, Zhengxin Jiang, Yongchul Choi, Ning Li

“…Emotional support was notably higher, while instrumental support was relatively low. The physical activity levels of urban middle school girls were associated with the age and grade of the individual, the economic conditions of the family, and the highest level of education of the parents.ConclusionFamily support significantly enhances urban middle school girls’ participation in physical activities. …”
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Cardiac Patients with Overweight and Obesity by I. V. Logacheva, T. A. Ryazanova, V. R. Makarova, O. V. Surnina

“…Laboratory and non-invasive instrumental examinations required for the diagnostics of NAFLD and IHD were carried out, including liver ultrasound and FibroScan elastometry. …”
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Epidemiologic features of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in Russia by O. M. Drapkina, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Investigation included general (anthopometrical), laboratory and instrumental investigations, such as assessment of hepatites B and C markers, liver transaminases, gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, blood lipid spectrum, glucose level, and abdominal ultrasound investigation, if required — esophagogastroduodenoscopy. …”
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Relationship between social media use and disordered eating behavior among female university students in Qatar by Yara Qutteina, Catherine Nasrallah, Linda Kimmel, Salma M. Khaled

“…Such an understanding of social media’s role is instrumental for the promotion and prevention of disordered eating among young women.…”
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Diagnostics and treatment of chronic constipation in adults: clinical guidelines of the Russian gastroenterological association by V. T. Ivashkin, I. V. Mayev, A. A. Sheptulin, A. S. Trukhmanov, Ye. A. Poluektova, Ye. K. Baranskaya, O. S. Shifrin, T. L. Lapina, M. F. Osipenko, V. I. Simanenkov, I. B. Khlynov

“…Moreover, insufficient treatment response require step-by-step instrumental diagnostics. Constipation treatment has to be comprehensive and include general recommendations (intensification of physical activity, increase in dietary fiber in daily ration etc.), intake of psyllium, laxatives, including first of all of polyethyleneglycol, at insufficient response enterokinetic agents. …”
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Patient-Specific Coronary Artery 3D Printing Based on Intravascular Optical Coherence Tomography and Coronary Angiography by Chenxi Huang, Yisha Lan, Sirui Chen, Qing Liu, Xin Luo, Gaowei Xu, Wen Zhou, Fan Lin, Yonghong Peng, Eddie Y. K. Ng, Yongqiang Cheng, Nianyin Zeng, Guokai Zhang, Wenliang Che

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Environmental, social, and governance performance: The role of Chinese employee stock ownership plans by Yasi Liu, Shaun McDowell, Chunxiao Xue, Jianing Zhang

“…The issue of endogeneity is addressed by utilizing a lagged ESOP independent variable and applying two-stage least squares regression with the average ESOP serving as the instrumental variable. The findings confirm that causality runs from ESOP to ESG rather than ESG influencing ESOP. …”
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Causal associations between iron levels in subcortical brain regions and psychiatric disorders: a Mendelian randomization study by Wei Du, Biqiu Tang, Senhao Liu, Wenjing Zhang, Su Lui

“…Utilizing two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis, this study investigates the causal associations between iron level changes in 16 subcortical nuclei and eight major psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia (SCZ), major depressive disorder (MDD), autism spectrum disorders (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and insomnia. The genetic instrumental variables linked to iron levels and psychiatric disorders were derived from the genome-wide association studies data of the UK Biobank Brain Imaging and Psychiatric Genomics Consortium. …”
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