A Model Predicting Occult Metastases in Lateral Lymph Nodes in pN1a Stage Papillary Thyroid Cancer by Chen Y, Chen S, Mei Y, Wang F, Wei T, Wei C

“…Yan Chen,1,2,* Shaohua Chen,2,* Yujia Mei,3 Fengwei Wang,4 Teng Wei,2 Changyuan Wei1 1Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Liuzhou People’s Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou, Guangxi, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People’s Republic of China; 4Health Management Centre, Liuzhou People’s Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou, Guangxi, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Changyuan Wei, Email changyuanwei@gxmu.edu.cnObjective: This study aimed to develop and validate a nomogram for predicting occult lateral neck lymph node metastasis (LLNM) in patients with pN1a papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), addressing the clinical controversy surrounding prophylactic lateral neck dissection (PLND).Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 128 pN1a PTC patients who underwent total thyroidectomy with bilateral central lymph node dissection and ipsilateral PLND between 2020 and 2023. …”
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Oncostatin M Drives Th2 Polarized Allergic Airway Inflammation Through Fibroblast Reprogramming and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress by Zhang H, Chen X, Liu L, Zheng H, Yang X, Yin K, Yao Q, Li L, Yang P

“…This study investigates the role of OSM in dust mite extract (DME)-induced allergic airway inflammation and identifies a novel mechanism by which OSM drives Th2-polarized inflammation.Methods: A murine model of DME-induced airway inflammation was established. …”
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Using ChatGPT to Improve the Presentation of Plain Language Summaries of Cochrane Systematic Reviews About Oncology Interventions: Cross-Sectional Study by Jelena Šuto Pavičić, Ana Marušić, Ivan Buljan

“…The conclusion of each abstract about the efficacy and safety of the intervention was categorized as conclusive (positive/negative/equal), inconclusive, or unclear. Group comparisons were conducted using the Friedman nonparametric test. …”
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The Causal Association Analysis between Depression and Cerebrospinal Fluid: From the Perspective of Mendelian Randomization by Zhang Y, Wu P, Liu Z

“…Although cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers have been identified as potential indicators and therapeutic targets for depression, their causal relationship with MDD remains unclear.Methods: We analyzed publicly available CSF metabolomics and genotype data, quantifying 338 distinct metabolites. …”
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Predictive Value of Kidney Failure Risk Equation and Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin for Chronic Kidney Disease Progression in Chinese Population – A Retrospective... by Shi L, Liao Y, Chen Y

“…Liu Shi,1,* Youxin Liao,2,* Yue Chen3 1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jiangjin Central Hospital, Chongqing, 402260, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Medical Administration, Jiangjin Central Hospital, Chongqing, 402260, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Oncology, Jiangjin Central Hospital, Chongqing, 402260, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yue Chen, Department of Oncology, Jiangjin Central Hospital, No. 725, Jiangzhou Road, Dingshan Street, Jiangjin District, Chongqing, 402260, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-15823491696, Email wenlinlin0606@163.comObjective: To analyze the independent associations of the Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE) and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 3– 5 in China and evaluate their predictive values for ESRD.Patients and Methods: A total of 716 patients with CKD stages 3– 5 at the time of the initial renal medicine referral were retrospectively enrolled, and the study outcome was the observed incidence of ESRD at 2 years after the initial referral. …”
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Tritium in the urine of the Mayak PA workers in the period from 2017 to 2019 by V. V. Vostrotin, A. Yu. Yanov, L. V. Finashov

“…Volume activity of tritium compounds was measured by liquid scintillation method using spectrometer Quantulus-1220. The samples were distilled or dried and then combusted using an automatic preparation and oxidization system Sample Oxidizer A307. …”
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Identification and Characterization of Genes Associated with Intestinal Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury and Oxidative Stress: A Bioinformatics and Experimental Approach Integrating Hig... by Xie Y, Yang M, Huang J, Jiang Z

“…Identifying and characterizing genes associated with the oxidative stress response can offer valuable insights into potential therapeutic targets for managing IIRI.Patients and Methods: The IIRI dataset was sourced from the NCBI Gene Expression Omnibus Database (GEO), while oxidative stress genes were obtained from the Genecards database. …”
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Comparative Study of Vault Measurement by Pentacam, Casia2, and RTVue in Myopic Eyes After Implantable Collamer Lens Implantation by Liu F, Xu Y, Ye Y, Zhang Z, Niu L, Yao P, Wang X, Zhou X, Zhao J

“…USA).Methods: This comparative study recruited 95 eyes of 50 patients (mean age: 28.40± 4.51, male/female 15/35) who underwent implantable collamer lens (ICL) implantation for myopia correction. …”
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THE ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION: THE ROLE OF SUSTAINABLE BANKING IN QUALITY GROWTH by PULBERE (GHELASE) CARMEN CORNELIA, NECULITA MIHAELA

“…This research explore how sustainable banking methods and economic growth are connected by studying the effects of financial inclusion and green bonds on the Human Development Index (HDI). …”
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Follow-up of Surgical and Nonsurgical Patients With Pulmonary Aspergillosis: A Real-World Study by Chen Z, Shang Y, Wasti B, Ou Y, Gong S, Xiang X, Ouyang R

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate the diagnosis and treatment, follow-up results and prognostic factors of PA patients in the real world, so as to deepen our understanding of PA and improve the prognosis of PA patients.Materials and Methods: Eligible patients with pathologically diagnosed PA (n = 125) were retrospectively enrolled and followed up. …”
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Near-Peer Training: Impact of a Single Session on Students’ OSCE Performance by Alves AS, Taramarcaz V, Cerutti B, Genevay S, Schiffer E, Junod Perron N

“…This study aims to assess the impact of a single clinical skill NPT session on students’ overall objective performance at a summative OSCE.Patients and Methods: This prospective study evaluated the impact of a two-hour NPT session focused on three system-related clinical situations on overall clinical performance. …”
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LIPUS Responsive Dopamine-Modified PVDF Piezoelectric Nanofiber Membrane for Full-Thickness Skin Wound Healing by Zhang Z, Liu L, Wang H, Xie W, Zhai W, Wen L, Zhang B, Liu K, Zhang X, Liu S, Huang L, Li D, Zhou Y

“…This study introduces a portable approach for promoting scarless healing and skin appendage regeneration by utilizing low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) activated piezoelectric electrospun membranes to modulate the local electrical environment.Methods: Dopamine-modified polyvinylidene fluoride (DA/PVDF) nanomembranes were fabricated via electrospinning, followed by piezoelectric characterization under varying LIPUS stimulation. …”
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Inhibition of Colorectal Cancer by Perillaldehyde Through Targeting SRD5A1 to Induce Autophagy via the PI3K/AKT Pathway by Leng Z, Zhang Y, Guo M, Chen Y, Wang Z

“…This study aims to assess the therapeutic potential of PAH against CRC and to clarify its mechanisms of action, providing a rationale for PAH as a promising candidate for anti-CRC therapy.Methods: In vitro, we used CCK-8, colony formation, EdU assays, flow cytometry, and Western blotting to assess the effects of PAH on CRC cell proliferation and apoptosis. …”
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Synthesis, structure, and visible-light-driven activity of o-YbFeO3/h-YbFeO3/CeO2 photocatalysts by Sofia M. Tikhanova, Lev A. Lebedev, Svetlana A. Kirillova, Maria V. Tomkovich, Vadim I. Popkov

“…Photo-Fenton-like oxidation of organic substances is one of the key advanced oxidation processes based on the reversible Fe2+↔Fe3+ transition and the generation of a strong oxidant ·OH in the presence of H2O2 and is currently considered as a promising method for the purification of polluted aqueous media. …”
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Quantitative examination of video-recorded NHS Health Checks: comparison of the use of QRISK2 versus JBS3 cardiovascular risk calculators by Christopher J Gidlow, Sarah Grogan, Lisa Cowap, Elizabeth Cottrell, Ruth Chambers, Naomi J Ellis, Victoria A Riley, Diane Crone, David Clark-Carter

“…The sample was 51% women, 83% white British, with approximately equal proportions across age groups. NHSHC duration varied greatly (6.8–38.0 min). …”
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Trends in Global Burden of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias Attributable to High Fasting Plasma Glucose, 1990–2021 by Irena Ilic, Vladimir Jakovljevic, Ivana Zivanovic Macuzic, Ana Ravic-Nikolic, Milena Ilic, Marija Sorak, Vesna Milicic

“…This study aimed to assess the global burden of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias attributable to high fasting plasma glucose in the last decades. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: A descriptive epidemiological study was conducted. …”
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miR-21-5p Enriched Exosomes from Human Embryonic Stem Cells Promote Osteogenesis via YAP1 Modulation by Huang X, Zhao Z, Zhan W, Deng M, Wu X, Chen Z, Xie J, Ye W, Zhao M, Chu J

“…Xinqia Huang,1,&ast; Ziquan Zhao,1,&ast; Weiqiang Zhan,1 Mingzhu Deng,1 Xuyang Wu,1 Zhoutao Chen,1 Jiahao Xie,2 Wei Ye,3 Mingyan Zhao,1,4 Jiaqi Chu3,4 1Orthopaedic Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524001, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524001, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524001, People’s Republic of China; 4Stem Cell Research and Cellular Therapy Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524001, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jiaqi Chu; Mingyan Zhao, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, No. 57 Renmin Avenue South Road, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524001, People’s Republic of China, Email chujiaqi@gdmu.edu.cn; mingyan.zhao@gdmu.edu.cnPurpose: To investigate the osteogenic potential of human embryonic stem cell-derived exosomes (hESC-Exos) and their effects on the differentiation of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs).Methods: hESC-Exos were isolated and characterized using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA), and Western blotting. hUCMSCs were cultured with hESC-Exos to assess osteogenic differentiation through alizarin red staining, quantitative PCR (qPCR), and Western blotting. miRNA profiling of hESC-Exos was performed using miRNA microarray analysis. …”
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The Impact of Exercise Training on the Brain and Cognition in Type 2 Diabetes, and its Physiological Mediators: A Systematic Review by Jitske Vandersmissen, Ilse Dewachter, Koen Cuypers, Dominique Hansen

“…Resistance and endurance exercise were found to be equally effective for achieving cognitive improvement. …”
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Ethyl Acetate Extract of Elsholtzia bodinieri Vaniot Attenuates Oxidative Stress in ALI Mice by Yin H, Hu J, Li Y, Feng Y, Li Z, Sun R, Tian L, Li Y

“…This study was carried to investigate the role and mechanisms of EBE ethyl acetate extract (EBEE) against oxidative stress in ALI.Methods: By multiple bioinformatics analysis, AGER and ITGB2 were found to be the potential target genes of EBEE against oxidative stress in ALI. …”
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The socioeconomic burden of meningococcal infection in the Russian Federation by Yu. V. Lobzin, A. S. Kolbin, A. A. Vilnits, A. A. Kurylev, Yu. E. Balykina, M. A. Proskurin

“…To evaluate the socioeconomic burden of GFMI in the Russian Federation.Materials and methods. The study was conducted from the perspective of the healthcare system and society as a whole using a modeling method for children and adults, taking into account the following costs: 1) direct medical costs: emergency medical care, inpatient and outpatient treatment, and rehabilitation treatment; 2) direct non-medical costs: payment of dis ability pensions and temporary disability (TD); 3) indirect costs: loss of gross domestic product (GDP) and economic losses as a result of premature death from MI in childhood. …”
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