The influence of HIV infection on myocardial fibrosis diagnosed by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observation studies by Katongo Hope Mutengo, Katongo Hope Mutengo, Bruno Bezerra Lima, Wilbroad Mutale, Aggrey Mweemba, Lorrita Kabwe, Clive Banda, Callistus Kaayunga, Mutale Mulenga, Douglas Heimburger, Sepiso K. Masenga, John Jeffrey Carr, Annet Kirabo

“…We examined myocardial fibrosis prevalence via the prevalence difference in LGE, and severity by mean differences in native T1 mapping values [milliseconds (ms)] and global extracellular volume fraction (ECVF,%) between PWH and HIV-uninfected individuals, using random effects model.Results and discussionPooled analyses showed PWH had a 33% higher prevalence of LGE (95% CI: 12.0%–54.0%, I2 = 94.5%, p < 0.001), a mean native T1 mapping difference of 27.30 ms (95% CI: 11.21–43.39 ms, I2 = 88.2%, p < 0.001), and a mean ECVF difference of 1.85% (95% CI: 0.63%–3.08%, I2 = 90.5%, p < 0.001), respectively. …”
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The Plant-Derived Bauhinia bauhinioides Kallikrein Proteinase Inhibitor (rBbKI) Attenuates Elastase-Induced Emphysema in Mice by Bruno Tadeu Martins-Olivera, Rafael Almeida-Reis, Osmar Aparecido Theodoro-Júnior, Leandro Vilela Oliva, Natalia Neto dos Santos Nunes, Clarice Rosa Olivo, Marlon Vilela de Brito, Carla Máximo Prado, Edna Aparecida Leick, Mílton de Arruda Martins, Maria Luiza Vilela Oliva, Renato Fraga Righetti, Iolanda de Fátima Lopes Calvo Tibério

“…In addition to decreasing mechanical alterations and alveolar septum disruption, rBbKI reduced the number of cells in the BALF and decreased the cellular expression of TNF-α, MMP-9, MMP-12, TIMP-1, eNOS, and iNOS in airways and alveolar walls compared with the ELA group. rBbKI decreased the volume proportion of 8-iso-PGF2α, collagen, and elastic fibers in the airways and alveolar walls compared with the ELA group. …”
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Comparison of IMO vifa24plus(1-2) and Humphrey Field Analyzer 24-2 by Takagi Y, Asano R, Yamashita K, Sakai Y, Yokoyama S, Ichikawa K, Ichikawa K

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Immune Profile Differences between IgG4-Related Diseases and Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome by Qin Y, Shang L, Wang Y, Feng M, Liang Z, Wang N, Gao C, Luo J

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Lattice-inspired NiTi-based metamaterials with widely tunable mechanical-superelastic synergy by Zhi Zhang, Jianbao Gao, Shuaishuai Wei, Bo Song, Yonggang Yao, Xu Zheng, Yuanjie Zhang, Lei Zhang, Qiaojiao Li, Jiafeng Wu, Yusheng Shi

“…For superelastic, the austenite- and martensite-inspired microlattice metamaterial had superior superelasticity (98.10%∼99.36% recoverability) with wide volume tuning space, the M-x possessed the highest recoverability with a narrow tailored range. …”
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The Diagnostic Value of Bile Acids and Amino Acids in Differentiating Acute Coronary Syndromes by Yu Q, Zhao F, Wang S, Jia X, Shen S, Zhao X, Li Y, Song J, Sun M, Liu X, Liu Z

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Investigation of the Protective Effects of Dexmedetomidine, Midazolam, Propofol, and Intralipid on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Rats with Lidocaine-Induced Toxicity by Kucun MK, Guler EM, Saracoglu A, Yildirim M, Demirtas C, Serdogan F, Beyaztas H, Aktas S, Kacan M, Gaszynski T, Ratajczyk P, Saracoglu KT

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Digital Twin Technology in Resolving Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Improving Metabolic Health: A Comprehensive Case Study by Paramesh Shamanna, MD, Anuj Maheshwari, MD, Ashok Keshavamurthy, MD, Sanjay Bhat, DM, Abhijit Kulkarni, DM, Shivakumar R, MD, Kumar K, MD, Mukulesh Gupta, MD, Mohamed Thajudeen, MD, Ranjita Kulkarni, MD, Shashikiran Patil, MD, Shashank Joshi, DM

“…Ultrasound showed reduced ovarian volume and improved fatty liver infiltration, while computed tomography scan revealed significant reductions in epicardial (21.8%), pericardial (69.9%), and visceral fat (44.4%). …”
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Comparison of Clinical Characteristics and Mortality Outcome in Critical COVID-19 Patients Infected with Alpha and Omicron Variants by Cheng HI, Chang KW, Wu BC, Teo MY, Hung WS, Wu HM, Huang ACC, Lin CW, Lin TY, Lin HC, Chiu CH, Lin SM

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The Clinical Characteristics, Patterns of Recurrence, and Long-Term Survival Outcomes of Dual-Phenotype Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Curative Liver Resection by Yu ZC, Fang ZK, Yu Y, Liu SY, Wang KD, Shi ZJ, Jin LM, Huang XK, Lu Y, Shen GL, Liu JW, Huang DS, Zhang CW, Liang L

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Establishing an Electrophysiological Recording Platform for Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation in Neuropathic Pain Rats by Yang CT, Shyu BC, Lin WT, Lu KH, Lin CR, Wen YR, Chen CC

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NIFTy: near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging to prevent postsurgical hypoparathyroidism (PoSH) after thyroid surgery—a phase II/III pragmatic, multicentre randomised controlled... by Deborah D Stocken, Maureen Twiddy, Hisham Mehanna, Jonathan Wadsley, Neil Corrigan, Katie Gordon, Julie Croft, Neil Sharma, Anna Perry, Mark Strachan, Gemma Ainsworth, Elizabeth Glenister, Sabapathy Prakash P Balasubramanian

“…PoSH has significant short- and long-term morbidities. The volume of thyroid surgery is increasing, and PoSH is therefore likely to increase. …”
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Formation of a Novel Antagonistic Bacterial Combination to Enhance Biocontrol for Cucumber <i>Fusarium</i> Wilt by Fan Yang, Xin Wang, Huayan Jiang, Xiaoke Chang, Weiwei Chen, Gongyao Shi, Baoming Tian, Qiuju Yao

“…Furthermore, the optical density (OD₆₀₀) of the composite strain solution reached its highest level at 3.16 under the following culture conditions: inoculation volume of 200 µL, 171 rpm culture speed, 21.6 h culture time, 30 °C cultural temperature, and an initial pH of 7.0. …”
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A Hospital-Based, Single-Center, Cross-Sectional Study to Investigate the Status Quo of Hyperuricaemia in a Booming Seaside City with Young Population from 2020 to 2021 in China by Li C, Sun J, Wei Q, Yue J, Wang X, Zhang Q, Peng S, Liao X, Zeng H, Asakawa T

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Home high-flow therapy during recovery from severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation: a mixed-methods feasibility randomised control trial by Nicholas Hart, Louise Rose, Abdel Douiri, Georgios Kaltsakas, Eui-Sik Suh, Patrick B Murphy, Anne Rossel, Rebecca F D'Cruz

“…Trial progression criteria were: ≥40% of eligible patients randomised, ≤20% attrition, ≥70% complete data, and no device-related serious adverse events (SAE).Results 18 of 45 eligible patients were randomised (age 69±5 years, 44% female, body mass index 23±5 kg/m2, forced expiratory volume in 1 second 32±12%). One withdrew following non-respiratory hospitalisation. …”
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Quantitative Validation of Hematocrit Percentage Drop Cutoff Points in Postpartum Hemorrhage: An Automated Gravimetric Approach by Venance Basil Kway, José Enrique Calacuayo Rojas, Josué Sidonio Rodríguez Cuevas, Ursula Medina Moreno, José Sergio Camacho Juárez, Jorge Francisco Ayala González, Karla Krebs Larraga, Ilse Veronica Castro Martinez, Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther, Antonio Gordillo Moscoso, Yang Pan

“…A positive correlation was observed between the volume of blood loss and the percentage drop in hematocrit, with a Pearson correlation index of 0.70 and P < 0.0001. …”
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Programmed Cell Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1) and major Histocompatibility Complex Class I (MHC Class I) Expression Patterns and Their Pathologic Associations in triple-Negative Breast Ca... by Kaewkedsri P, Intarawichian P, Jessadapattarakul S, Kunprom W, Koonmee S, Thanee M, Somintara O, Wongbuddha A, Chadbunchachai P, Nawapun S, Aphivatanasiri C

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Role of Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography Scan in Reaching Definite Diagnosis in Patients With Fever of Unknown Origin and Inflammation of Unknown Origin in Rheumato... by Koreli UY, Torun ES, Adaş M

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How efficient are specialized public health services in China? A data envelopment analysis and geographically weighted regression approach by Qian Bai, Qian Bai, Lieyu Huang, Yan Guo, Xin Xu, Zhouyixin Zhang, Yuan Wang, Hao Chen, Ying Bian, Ying Bian

“…On the other side, the ratio of older population, the sex ratio and the Nitrogen Oxides emission volume had positive impacts on technical efficiency with variations in coefficient magnitude across different geographic areas.ConclusionThe efficiency of specialized public health facilities has not achieved the optimal status, particularly in terms of the pure technical efficiency. …”
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Effect of the cervical and thoracic “Daoyin” training on posture and pulmonary function in patients with upper crossed syndrome: a randomized controlled trial by Yue Guo, Ming Li, Chaowei Xie, Xiaoyan Liu, Yushan Chen, Jun Yang, Yuxue Wu, Shaoqing Chen, Shizhong Wang, Jianping Lin

“…There were significant differences of the change values between groups in Forward Head Angle (FHA) (d = 1.113, P < 0.001), Forward Shoulder Angle (FSA) (d = 1.052, P < 0.001), VAS (d = 0.854, P < 0.001), NDI (d = 0.754, P = 0.005), pulmonary function (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 s/Forced Vital Capacity (FEV1/FVC) (d = 0.516, P = 0.002), maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV) (d = 0.504, P = 0.033), cervical range of motion in Left Rotation (LR) (d = 0.647, P = 0.014) and emotional state (d = 0.587, P = 0.014). …”
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