Balloon dilation for the treatment of male urethral strictures: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Tianyu Cai, Xiaoyu Li, Jian Lin, Chunru Xu, Xing Ji, Zhenpeng Zhu, Zhenke Guo

“…The aim of this study was to review and discuss the safety, efficacy and factors influencing the clinical application of balloon dilation for the treatment of male urethral strictures.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sources Embase, Medline, Web of Science, Cochrane Library and Scopus were searched for publications published before 17 July 2022.Study selection Two independent researchers screened and assessed the results, and all clinical studies on balloon dilation for the treatment of urethral strictures in men were included.Data extraction and synthesis The success rate, rate of adverse events, International Prostate Symptom Scores, maximum uroflow (Qmax) and postvoid residual urine volume were the main outcomes. …”
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Bioinformatics screening and clinical validation of CircRNA and related miRNA in male osteoporosis by Jiayi Li, Sijia Guo, Qingyun Sun, Ning An, Jisheng Lin, Qi Fei

“…Abstract Background The pathogenesis of male osteoporosis (MOP) remains unclear, with the role of genetic factors attracting the attention of researchers. In the present study, we aimed to investigate critical circRNA biomarkers associated with male osteoporosis. …”
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Dietary factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics in Sekota town, Northern Ethiopia: a facility-based cross-sectional study by Kassahun Ayele, Meron Demisew

“…Therefore, healthcare providers, policymakers, researchers and other stakeholders should pay special attention to maternal dietary patterns to address the identified factors. …”
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Association between estimated glucose disposal rate and cardiovascular diseases in patients with diabetes or prediabetes: a cross-sectional study by Jinhao Liao, Linjie Wang, Lian Duan, Fengying Gong, Huijuan Zhu, Hui Pan, Hongbo Yang

“…However, the correlations between the estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR) index and CVD and its subtypes have yet to be thoroughly researched. Methods 10,690 respondents with diabetes and prediabetes from the NHANES 1999–2016 were enrolled in the study. …”
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Immunosuppression for adult steroid-dependent or frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Zhi Yong Wong, Chiu Yee Teo, Yan Qi Fiona Wong, Ka Ting Ng, Soo Kun Lim

“…Articles were independently screened by two researchers. ROBINS-I was used for risk of bias assessment. …”
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The dramatic impact of Coronavirus outbreak on air quality: Has it saved as much as it has killed so far? by R.J. Isaifan

“…As the number of coronavirus infections has exceeded 100,000 with toll deaths of about 5000 worldwide as of early March, 2020, scientists and researchers are racing to investigate the nature of this virus and evaluate the short and long term effects of this disease. …”
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Cross-Culturally Adapted Versions of Patient Reported Outcome Measures for the Lower Extremity by Yongni Zhang, Jiayi Ren, Yaning Zang, Wenhao Guo, Ashley Disantis, Robroy L Martin

“…PROMs were most frequently cross-culturally adapted and translated into Turkish. International researchers and clinicians may use this information to more consistently implement PROMs with the most appropriate psychometric evidence available to support their use…”
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Maximal strength, sprint and jump performance in elite kumite karatekas by Fahri Safa Cinarli, Onur Aydogdu, Yalcin Aydin, Gürkan Tokgöz, Abdulselam Kahraman, Ayşegül Beykumül, Caner Aygoren, Nurkan Yılmaz, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo

“…However, the relationship between strength and power in elite male kumite karatekas is under researched. This study aimed to determine the relationship between back-leg-chest (BLC) isometric muscle strength with sprint and jump variables in elite male karatekas. …”
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Hu-lu-su-pian ameliorates hepatic steatosis by regulating CIDEA expression in AKT-driven MASLD mice by Rumeng Ren, Rumeng Ren, Qi Wang, Qi Wang, Dongjie Deng, Dongjie Deng, Aoao Guo, Aoao Guo, Xin Chen, Xin Chen, Yan Meng, Yan Meng, Ying Fang, Ying Fang, Guohua Zheng, Guohua Zheng, Zhong Xu, Zhong Xu, Man Li, Junjie Hu, Junjie Hu

“…This study aimed to explore the therapeutic potential of HLSP on MASLD and the underlying mechanism.MethodsThe researchers used ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS) to identify the primary chemical components of HLSP. …”
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Molecular Detection and Phylogenetic Analysis of the alkB Gene in Klebsiella oxytoca Strains Isolated from the Gut of Tenebrio molitor by Tsitsi Lynn Mupamhadzi, Oleen Machona, Farisai Chidzwondo, Rumbidzai Mangoyi

“…The challenge in polystyrene disposal has caused researchers to look for urgent innovative and ecofriendly solutions for plastic degradation. …”
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Determining Causal Factors of Severe Crashes on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana by Sahima Nazneen, Mahdi Rezapour, Khaled Ksaibati

“…Due to the unique nature of each of the reservations, factors contributing to crashes vary across the reservations as well as across the different roadways within the reservations. Only a few researches have investigated factors contributing to crashes on Indian reservations, and no studies have determined the factors separately for different roadways within the reservations. …”
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Trauma centers: an underfunded but essential asset to the community by Nasim Ahmed, Joseph L Fracasso

“…Research indicates that specialized trauma centers, especially those of level I and II designation, can generate revenue if financial support is provided, and most importantly provide better outcomes for an injured patient by reducing length of stay and mortality when compared with treatment at hospitals without trauma center designation.Costs associated with trauma center operation have risen over the past few years in association with growing patient volumes and inflation. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of beef providers and consumers regarding microbial safety measures along the supply chain in Mizan-Aman, southwest Ethiopia by Girma Mamo Zegene, Seblework Mekonen Shegen, Seid Tiku Mereta

“…Majority of existing researches have been primarily focus on beef handlers’ microbial safety status at single level, rather than addressing the potential contamination factors in the supply chain. …”
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How to convert a 3D printer to a personal automated liquid handler for life science workflows by Dulguunnaran Naranbat, Benjamin Phelps, John Murphy, Anubhav Tripathi

“…The Personal Automated Liquid Handler (PALH) system, costing ∼$400, incorporates a single-channel pipet, custom 3D-printed components, and open-source software for personalized workflows, allowing researchers to build and modify the system for specific experimental needs. …”
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Classification of white blood cells (leucocytes) from blood smear imagery using machine and deep learning models: A global scoping review. by Rabia Asghar, Sanjay Kumar, Arslan Shaukat, Paul Hynds

“…Moreover, medical training of computer science researchers is recommended to improve current understanding of leucocyte structure and subsequent selection of appropriate classification models. …”
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Climate change and suicide epidemiology: a systematic review and meta-analysis of gender variations in global suicide rates by Dan-Dan Chen, Jin-Heng Tu, Ke-Nan Ling, Xiao-Hong Jin, Hai-Yan Huang

“…Such interactions underscore the importance of understanding how climate-driven mental health risks vary by environmental factor and gender, as gender-specific vulnerabilities shape responses to climate stressors.MethodsBy April 16, 2024, we conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, Scopus, ProQuest, and Embase. Two researchers independently reviewed studies and collected demographic data, systematically tracking and recording rates of suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, suicide deaths, self-harm, and anxiety. …”
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Nucleotide variation in Foxp3 gene and prognosis of bladder cancer: a case-control study by Qin Li, Yan Zhang, Yan Zhang, Min Su, Yaping Song, Yanyun Wang, Bin Zhou, Lin Zhang

“…BackgroundNumerous researches have investigated the correlation between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the transcription factor forkhead box protein 3 (Foxp3) gene and the development of various cancers. …”
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Pharmacological management of gambling disorder: A systematic review and network meta-analysis by Konstantinos Ioannidis, Cinzia Del Giovane, Charidimos Tzagarakis, Jeremy E. Solly, Samuel J. Westwood, Valeria Parlatini, Henrietta Bowden-Jones, Jon E. Grant, Samuele Cortese, Samuel R. Chamberlain

“…Data were independently extracted by two researchers. We used standardized mean differences (SMD) using Hedges' g to measure the efficacy outcomes, and for the effect for tolerability we used dropout rate due to medication side effects, expressed as odds ratio (OR). …”
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Efficacy and safety of anticoagulants on venous thromboembolism: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Weijie Fu, Maolin Zhao, Sheng Ding, Mei Xin, Ke Yang, Li Jiang, Fan Wu, Xiaochen Wu, Jian Wang, Jie Chen, Feng Gao, Siyi He

“…We extracted data on study settings, baseline characteristics, interventions, and outcomes, applying the intention-to-treat principle. Two researchers assessed study bias using the Cochrane tool, resolving disagreements through discussion or third-party adjudication. …”
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Zwischen Traditionalismus und Modernisierung: Musikausbildung in Russland by Irina Susidko, Pavel Lutsker

“…Today the majority of educators, researchers and active artists are suspicious of any ideologically motivated point of view, because in the past many in Russia had to suffer under the hegemony of ideological intolerance. …”
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