Yoga programme for type-2 diabetes prevention (YOGA-DP) among high risk people in India: a multicentre feasibility randomised controlled trial protocol by Mark Hamer, Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Kavita Singh, Nikhil Tandon, Sanjay Kinra, Kaushik Chattopadhyay, Tess Harris, Pallavi Mishra, Sheila Margaret Greenfield, Sarah Anne Lewis, Nandi Krishnamurthy Manjunath, Rukamani Nair, Somnath Mukherjee, David Ross Harper

“…Semistructured qualitative interviews will be conducted with up to 20–30 participants, a sample of those declining to participate, four YOGA-DP instructors and around eight study staff to explore their perceptions and experiences of taking part in the study and of the intervention, reasons behind non-participation, experiences of delivering the intervention and running the study, respectively.Ethics and dissemination Ethics approval has been obtained from the following Research Ethics Committees: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Nottingham (UK); Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC, India); Bapu Nature Cure Hospital and Yogashram (BNCHY, India) and Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA, India). …”
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Pilot study of a comprehensive multidisciplinary inpatient-based approach to smoking cessation in patients with vascular disease by Tanner Kim, MD, Anand Brahmandam, MBBS, Dana Alameddine, MD, Rachel Forman, MD, Amin Hardik, MD, Lisa Fucito, PhD, Carlos Mena-Hurtado, MD, Raul Guzman, MD, Cassius Iyad Ochoa Chaar, MD, MS, MPH

“…Stress was the most common reason for relapse and continued smoking in 50% of patients. …”
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Comparison of the effects of production and processing parameters on the eating quality of lamb by L.J. Farmer, A.W. Gordon, D.W. Sanderson, J.S. Speers, T.D.J. Hagan, E.L. Swancott, J.L. Evans, D.J. Richards, E.M. Thomas

“…The main factors tested that provide practical scope for improving the eating quality of lamb were ageing of the meat, carcase hanging and meat packaging. If the reasons for inter- and intra-farm differences in lamb quality can be elucidated, this may provide further management tools for improving the quality and consistency of lamb quality.…”
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Flowering Characteristics and Expression Patterns of Key Genes in Response to Photoperiod in Different <i>Chrysanthemum</i> Varieties by Qiuling Zhang, Xueru Li, Shuyu Cai, Junzhuo Li, Jiaying Wang, Yanfei Li, Silan Dai

“…Then, comparing the expression levels of these genes under LD and SD conditions, the expression of <i>CmGI1</i>, <i>CmGI2</i>, <i>CmCO</i>, and <i>CmFTL</i> were not significantly induced in the obligatory SD varieties, while the expression of them in the facultative SD varieties were induced by SD conditions. This may be the reason why the facultative varieties could respond to SD conditions more quickly to complete the floral transition. …”
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Chinese herbal formula Tongxie Yaofang granules for diarrhoea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase II trial by Nicola Robinson, Mei Han, Ling Yan, Vincent Chi Ho Chung, Jian-Ping Liu, Hui-Juan Cao, Shi-Bing Liang, Hong-Jie Cheng, Qiao-Yan Zhang, Yu-Fei Li, Ze-Yu Yu, Ling-Yao Kong, Yan-Mei Cai, Li-Bao An, Bao-Tuan Zhao, Shan-Shan Xu, Nai-Wei Zhang, Bo-Yi Jia, Wei-Fang Liu, Fang Niu, Ba-Teer Wu, Jin-Ming Song, Shu-Xin Jia, Meng-Meng Shi, Xiao-Na Zhang

“…No serious adverse events occurred.Conclusions Despite showing clinically meaningful improvements in IBS-D symptoms and a reasonable safety profile after 8 weeks, no significant differences were observed between the TXYF and placebo groups. …”
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Development and use of a fully automatic clinical intelligent milk dispenser (一种全自动临床智能配奶机的研制与使用) by ZHANG Rongbang (张榕邦), OUYANG Li (欧阳丽), JIN Mu (金募), LIU Lingzhi (刘羚芷), LIN Yan (林妍), ZHANG Zhiyuan (张秩源)

“…Compared with the traditional intelligent milk dispenser, this method incorporates functions such as high-pressure steam sterilization, automatic micro-stirring, remote control, and automatic bottle sealing in the operation, making the process more scientific and reasonable. More importantly, it helps to reduce the tedious workload of medical staff, reduce environmental pollution, and reduce the risk of intestinal infections in infants and young children. …”
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Diagnostics and treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection in adults: Clinical guidelines of the Russian gastroenterological association by V. T. Ivashkin, I. V. Mayev, T. L. Lapina, A. A. Sheptulin, A. S. Trukhmanov, Ye. K. Baranskaya, R. A. Abdulkhakov, O. P. Alekseyeva, S. A. Alekseyenko, N. N. Dekhnich, R. S. Kozlov, I. L. Klyaritskaya, N. V. Korochanskaya, S. A. Kurilovich, M. F. Osipenko, V. I. Simanenkov, A. V. Tkachev, I. B. Khlynov, V. V. Tsukanov

“…In each case of H. pylori detection it is reasonable to consider eradication therapy that is especially actual as H. pylori infection eradication is recognized as effective method of stomach cancer prevention. …”
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Toward accurate prediction of carbon dioxide (CO2) compressibility factor using tree-based intelligent schemes (XGBoost and LightGBM) and equations of state by Behnam Amiri-Ramsheh, Aydin Larestani, Saeid Atashrouz, Elnaz Nasirzadeh, Meriem Essakhraoui, Ali Abedi, Mehdi Ostadhassan, Ahmad Mohaddespour, Abdolhossein Hemmati-Sarapardeh

“…Among various gas mixtures that are proposed as candidates to be injected into mature oil reservoirs, CO2 gas attains miscibility with the resident hydrocarbon fluid at a reasonable pressure and increases the oil recovery factor. …”
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Harmful newborn cord care practices and associated factors among mothers who gave birth in the last six months in Chencha town, Southern Ethiopia: a mixed-methods study by Misgana Seifu, Sultan Hassen, Mekdim Kassa, Yosef Haile, Zeleke Girma, Temesgen Mohammed Toma, Agune Ashole, Mintesinot Melka Gujo, Wondimagegn Taye Dema, Aleme Mekuriya, Endashaw Shibru

“…In the qualitative analysis, four themes emerged such as substance applied (butter, Vaseline, and ointment). The reasons for application were moisturizing the cord, facilitating its separation, and promoting its healing. …”
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Placental trophoblast aging in advanced maternal age is related to increased oxidative damage and decreased YAP by Song Guo, Song Guo, Qihao Pan, Qihao Pan, Baokang Chen, Baokang Chen, Yijuan Huang, Yijuan Huang, Si Li, Si Li, Chenyu Gou, Chenyu Gou, Yu Gao, Yu Gao

“…However, the precise reasons and mechanisms of trophoblast aging in AMA placenta remain unclear, posing a significant limitation to provide effective guidance for prenatal healthcare in clinical settings. …”
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Population Dynamics of the Crocodile Shark, <i>Pseudocarcharias kamoharai</i>, in the Tropical Equatorial Pacific Ocean, Ecuador by Marcos Douglas Calle-Morán, Eugenio Alberto Aragón-Noriega, Ana Rosa Hernández-Téllez, Emigdio Marín-Enríquez, Javier Tovar-Ávila, Juan Francisco Arzola-González, Jorge Payán-Alejo

“…These values were similar to the six algorithms designed for cartilaginous fish, ranging from 0.16 to 0.35; for this reason, these mortality rates were considered low. …”
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Studying a collection of common-wheat varieties for leaf rust resistance, crop yield and grain quality in the environmental conditions of Novosibirsk region by L. P. Sochalova, V. A. Aparina, N. I. Boyko, E. V. Zuev, E. V. Morozova, E. V. Musinov, N. A. Vinichenko, I. N. Leonova, V. V. Piskarev

“…Varieties KWS Buran, KWS Akvilon, KW 240-3-13, and Etyud producing crop yields from 417 to 514 g/m2 comparable to the best standard variety Sibirskaya 17 can be reasonably used as Lr24 resistance gene donors under West Siberian conditions. …”
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Soviet Researchers on the Middle East: Ahead of Their Time by I. D. Zvyagelskaya

“…Despite the domination of the official dogmas the leading Soviet researchers were able to present a realistic picture of the region, although their «untimely meditations» were presented in a form acceptable to the Communist ideology.The primitive division of society into the bourgeoisie, the proletariat, peasantry and landlords and the hopes for eventual development of communist parties worldwide both did not reflect the realities in the Third World countries and did not leave room for the Soviet Union there. Due to ideological reasons the USSR could not support nationalist movements abroad. …”
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The biomechanical effects of treating double-segment lumbar degenerative diseases with unilateral fixation through interlaminar fenestration interbody fusion surgery: a three-dimen... by Kai-Kai Feng, Xiao-Bing Xiang, Cheng-Peng Li, Kai-Yin Gao, Wei-Wei Zhang, Zhen-Yu Nie, Wen-Xin Liao, Dong Zhao, Guang-Ru Cao

“…Methods A three-dimensional finite element model of L3-5 was established based on CT data from a recruited young male volunteer, and the model was validated to have reasonable predictive capability. Surgical procedures were simulated by adjusting bony structures to create models of unilateral and bilateral fixation for double-segment TLIF. …”
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Application of nursing program in reducing the rate of unplanned extubation of nasogastric tube (护理专案模式在降低患者胃管非计划拔管发生率中的应用) by LI Lan (李兰), ZHOU Min (周敏)

“…Methods Totally 80 patients with placement of nasogastric feeding tube before implement of nursing program(Dec, 2019 to Dec, 2020) were included as the control group, and another 84 patients with placement of nasogastric feeding tube after implement of nursing program(Jan, 2021 to Jan, 2022) were recruited as the observation group. The potential reasons of UEX were retrospectively analyzed, and a standard procedure of maintenance of nasogastric feeding tube was established. …”
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Patients’ Use of e-Consultations as an Alternative to Other General Practitioner Services: Cross-Sectional Survey Study by Eli Kristiansen, Helen Atherton, Bjarne Austad, Trine Strand Bergmo, Børge Lønnebakke Norberg, Chris Salisbury, Paolo Zanaboni

“…ResultsOverall, 13,011 users answered the survey. The most common reason for initiating an e-consultation was requesting a sick certificate (4940/13,011, 38%). …”
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A cost-effectiveness analysis of sotorasib as second-line treatment for patients with KRAS-G12C-mutated metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) in Switzerland by Tämer El Saadany, Judith Lupatsch, Michael Mark, Michaela Barbier, Tarun Mehra, Matthias Schwenkglenks, Roger von Moos

“…These factors suggest that it would be reasonable to price it at approximately one-quarter of the assumed cost in the UK. …”
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Discussion Paper for the Foundation for the Rights of Future Generations - The housing crisis as a problem of intergenerational justice: The case of Germany by Elena Lutz

“…Governmental programmes, such as the first-time homebuyers plan in Canada, can help young individuals to obtain resources for the down payment on a mortgage, thereby improving their chances to be able to obtain a mortgage at a reasonable interest rate.   3. Measures to increase housing supply. …”
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Development of a new data management system for the study of the gut microbiome of children who are small for their gestational age by Felix Manske, Magdalena Durda-Masny, Norbert Grundmann, Jan Mazela, Monika Englert-Golon, Marta Szymankiewicz-Bręborowicz, Joanna Ciomborowska-Basheer, Izabela Makałowska, Anita Szwed, Wojciech Makałowski

“…By providing users with the MetagenomicsDB backend which constitutes the major part of the system, we ensure that custom development can be finished in a reasonable amount of time. We report our endeavors in order to motivate the application of data management systems at the scale of single studies in microbiome research.…”
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The Self-Defence Scroll of Kyokushinkai Karate: Analysing the Mokuroku Ōyama Masutatsu Received from Daitō-ryū Aikijūjutsu Master Yoshida Kōtarō by Richárd Gábor Gottner

“…The techniques listed in the scroll are unique in their terminology, and since there is no further information about the execution of these techniques, there is only a limited, assumption-based possibility to compare these techniques to those of the Daitō-ryū aikijūjutsu curriculum. For the same reason, it is also nearly impossible to certainly conclude whether the techniques from the scroll are featured as self-defence techniques in Ōyama’s karate books. …”
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