Prepregnancy Depression and Breastfeeding Duration: A Look at Maternal Age by Jordyn T. Wallenborn, Anny-Claude Joseph, Whitney C. Graves, Saba W. Masho

“…A woman’s mental health status before pregnancy should be considered in reproductive and prenatal care models. Efforts should be made to understand challenges women of specific age groups face when trying to breastfeed.…”
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Synthesis of Fe3O4@MIL-101-OH/Chitosan for adsorption and release of doxorubicin by Iman Najafipour, Nafiseh Emami, Pegah Sadeh, Adonis Amoli, Sareh Mosleh-Shirazi, Ali Mohammad Amani, Hesam Kamyab, Shreeshivadasan Chelliapan, Seyed Reza Kasaee, Ehsan Vafa

“…The adsorption data follows pseudo-second-order kinetic and Langmuir isotherm models. The adsorption was physical and reversible. …”
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The dynamics of lowland river sections of Danube and Tisza in the Carpathian basin by Imre M. Jánosi, Imre M. Jánosi, István Zsuffa, István Zsuffa, Tibor Bíró, Boglárka O. Lakatos, Boglárka O. Lakatos, András Szöllősi-Nagy, Zsolt Hetesi, Zsolt Hetesi

“…Such statistical tests can serve as benchmarks for modeling water levels and discharges. Extracted periods by the Lomb-Scargle algorithm (suitable for unevenly sampled time series) and the long-time means indicate the expected annual seasonality. …”
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Surgical margins of the oral cavity: is 5 mm really necessary? by James Fowler, Yael Campanile, Andrew Warner, Francisco Laxague, Naif Fnais, Kevin Fung, Adrian Mendez, Danielle MacNeil, John Yoo, David Palma, Anthony Nichols

“…Descriptive statistics, as well as univariable and multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression modelling were performed for all patients. Results Four-hundred and twelve patients were included in the study, with a median follow-up of 3.3 years. …”
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Influence of Wheel Profile Wear Coupled with Wheel Diameter Difference on the Dynamic Performance of Subway Vehicles by H. X. Li, A. H. Zhu, C. C. Ma, P. W. Sun, J. W. Yang, K. Q. Zhang

“…Based on the measurements from a subway vehicle in operation on this line, dynamics modeling and calculations were performed for a single carriage of this vehicle. …”
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Evaluation of the Antioxidant Properties and Biological Effects of a Novel Combined Barberry Root–Propolis Extract on HEK293T Cells by Dana Marcinčáková, Nikola Hudáková, Michal Miłek, Mária Kolesárová, Małgorzata Dżugan, Dasa Cizkova, Jaroslav Legáth

“…This suggests that extraction of raw propolis with a previously prepared barberry extract results in a safer preparation, but its therapeutic potential requires further studies using biological models.…”
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Value of original and modified pathological scoring systems for prognostic prediction in paraffin-embedded donor kidney core biopsy by Jinghong Tan, Huanxi Zhang, Longshan Liu, Jun Li, Qian Fu, Yan Li, Chenglin Wu, Ronghai Deng, Jiali Wang, Bowen Xu, Wenfang Chen, Shicong Yang, Changxi Wang

“…Total score, score-based grading and chronic lesion score in scoring systems associated with one-year and 3-year eGFR after transplantation. Total-score-based models had similar predictive capacities for eGFR in all scoring systems, except MAPI and Ugarte. …”
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Effectiveness of a harmonica-integrated, tele-supervised home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program on lung function and comprehensive health outcomes in patients with chronic obs... by Qiuxuan Zeng, Xiaohong Lin, Wenli Chen, Daniel Yee Tak Fong, Junxin Li, Jiaying Li, Jiaying Li

“…Statistical analyses will employ mixed-effects models with an intention-to-treat approach.ConclusionThis trial will evaluate the efficacy of a harmonica-integrated, home-based PR program with tele-supervision for COPD patients on lung function, respiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity, and overall health. …”
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Association between lymphocyte to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome in US adults: results from NHANES 2007–2018 by Junwei Guo, Kelibinuer Mutailipu, Xin Wen, Jiajing Yin, Hui You, Shen Qu, Haibing Chen, Le Bu

“…Results Compared to the lowest LHR quartile, individuals in the highest quartile indicated significantly increased prevalence of IR (odds ratio = 3.72, 95% confidence intervals: 3.01–4.59) and MetS (odds ratio = 11.38, 95% confidence intervals: 8.85–14.63) in fully adjusted models. Subgroup analyses demonstrated that the association between the LHR and IR remained consistent across all subgroups, with no significant interaction effect observed. …”
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Overview of female healthcare providers’ outlooks on cervical cancer screening: a narrative review by Wubishet Gezimu, Ababo Demeke, Firomsa Bekele, Solomon Seyife Alemu, Lema Fikadu, Addisalem Workie Demsash, Geleta Nenko Dube, Gemeda Wakgari Kitil, Elias Ezo

“…Given that healthcare providers are on the frontlines (act as role models) in increasing the community’s cervical cancer screening uptake, we suggest concerned bodies increase screening access and implement staff training programs. …”
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Seropositivity to tick-borne pathogens in nature management workers in the Netherlands by B.J.A. Hoeve-Bakker, G. Çelik, O.E. van den Berg, C.C. van den Wijngaard, A. Hofhuis, J.H.J. Reimerink, S.F.T. Thijsen, K. Kerkhof

“…Risk factor analysis was performed using logistic regression modelling.Seropositivity was 30.9 % for B. burgdorferi s.l.; 16.4 % for A. phagocytophilum; 6.5 % for R. conorii; 2.3 % for R. typhi; 4.2 % for B. divergens; and 0.4 % for B. microti. …”
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Gut mycobiome alterations and network interactions with the bacteriome in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease by Guangming Su, Ping Huang, Dan Liu, Guorui Xing, Ruochun Guo, Shenghui Li, Shao Fan, Lin Cheng, Qiulong Yan, Wei Yang

“…Network key taxa identified in the ACVD gut microbiome network include Malassezia globosa c182, Nakaseomyces glabratus c88, Malassezia arunalokei c192, and Penicillium sumatraense c22. Predictive models that integrated both bacterial and fungal taxa enhanced prediction accuracy, underscoring the critical role of gut fungi in ACVD. …”
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Association of patellofemoral osteoarthritis on patient-reported outcomes after medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study by Jonathan Winther Olsen, Christian Bredgaard Jensen, Kristine Ifigenia Bunyoz, Anders Flygenring Bagge, Kirill Gromov, Anders Troelsen

“…PROM changes were compared using linear regression models adjusted for sex, age, body mass index, and preoperative PROM score. …”
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The impact of major congenital anomalies on obstetric outcomes in the United Arab Emirates: the Mutaba’ah Study by Hiba Adam, Nadirah Ghenimi, Anne F Minsart, Hassib Narchi, Shamsa Al Awar, Omniyat M Al Hajeri, Iffat Elbarazi, Rami H. Al-Rifai, Luai A. Ahmed

“…Univariable and multivariable regression models assessed the associations between MCAs and obstetric outcomes, adjusting for maternal and neonatal characteristics. …”
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Beyond the storms: Exploring predictors of posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth among survivors of hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico by Marie-Claire Meadows, Noelle Serino, Dahianira M. Camacho-Monclova, Kaumudi Joshipura, Sarah R. Lowe

“…Results: In multivariable models, higher total disaster score was associated with higher levels of both PTS and PTG (2.91 and 3.87, respectively). …”
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Fetal Cartilage Progenitor Cells in the Repair of Osteochondral Defects by Bruno C. Menarim, DVM, PhD, Chan Hee Mok, PhD, Kirsten E. Scoggin, PhD, Alexis Gornik, DVM, Emma N. Adam, DVM, PhD, Shavahn C. Loux, PhD, James N. MacLeod, VMD, PhD

“…Studies grafting IZN or ANL tissues in larger animal models with regular immune functions may provide additional insights into improving osteochondral regeneration.…”
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Associations between serum total bilirubin and overactive bladder from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey by Bo Jiang, Bo Jiang, Bo Jiang, Cunbao Ling, Binbin Dong, Binbin Dong, Xiaoming Lu, Xiaoming Lu, Yadong Liu, Yadong Liu, Yadong Liu

“…The results from the fully adjusted models revealed an odds ratio (OR) of 0.98 (95% CI: 0.97, 0.99) and a statistically significant P value of less than 0.001 for the relationship between STB and OAB. …”
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Three-dimensional reconstruction and connectivity analysis of REV-size organic matter in shales by Dongchen Liu, Dongchen Liu, Dongchen Liu, Xuefeng Yang, Xuefeng Yang, Shengxian Zhao, Shengxian Zhao, Deliang Zhang, Deliang Zhang, Shan Huang, Shan Huang, Ning Zhu, Ning Zhu, Jianqi Rong, Bowen Shi, Zhiwei Wang, Chao-Zhong Qin

“…Moreover, the reconstructed 3D digital rocks of OM can be used in the numerical modeling of REV-size gas transport in shales.…”
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The impact of dimethylaminohexadecyl methacrylates on the physical and antibacterial properties of endodontic sealers by Faisal Alharamlah, Fawaz AlTuwaijri, Haitham AlQuorain, Abdul Samad Khan, Faisal Alonaizan, Rashed Alsahafi, Michael D. Weir, Hockin H. K. Xu, Abdulrahman A. Balhaddad

“…These findings indicate a need for further investigation using more clinically relevant models to validate this approach.…”
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A novel CUL4B gene variant activating Wnt4/β-catenin signal pathway to karyotype 46, XY female with disorders of sex development by Chunlin Wang, Hong Chen, Qingqing Chen, Yangbin Qu, Ke Yuan, Li Liang, Qingfeng Yan

“…Transiently transfected testicular teratoma (NT2/D1), KGN ovarian cells with either mutant or wild-type CUL4B gene, and knock-in Cul4b mouse models were confirmed. The expression levels of sex-related genes were analyzed. …”
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