Red Blood Cell Distribution Width/Hematocrit Ratio: A New Predictor of 28 Days All-Cause Mortality of AECOPD Patients in ICU by Long Z, Zeng Q, Ou Y, Liu Y, Hu J, Wang Y, Wang Y

“…Furthermore, the utility of RDW/HCT in improving traditional ICU scoring systems remains unexplored.Patients and Methods: The optimal RDW/HCT ratio cutoff was identified via ROC curve analysis, guiding classification into high and low ratio groups. …”
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Subgrouping of risky behaviors among Iranian college students: a latent class analysis by Safiri S, Rahimi-Movaghar A, Yunesian M, Sadeghi-Bazargani H, Shamsipour M, Mansournia MA, Fotouhi A

“…This study’s purpose was to determine subgroups of students based on risky behaviors and assess the prevalence of risky behaviors in each of the subgroups.Participants and methods: This anonymous cross-sectional study was carried out in October 2015 and November 2015, with 1,777 students from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, through multistage random sampling method. …”
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Establishment of a Novel in vitro Model of Sepsis-Induced Myocardial Injury Using Septic Serum: A Comprehensive Comparative Study by Yang H, Feng L, Jiang Z, Deng R, Wu X, Zeng K

“…This study aimed to systematically compare different in vitro models to determine the most appropriate model for studying the pathophysiological mechanisms of sepsis-induced myocardial injury.Materials and Methods: AC16 cardiomyocytes were treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), or septic serum for 24 hours to induce myocardial injury. …”
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Glomerular filtration rate dynamics in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma during induction immunopolychemotherapy by A. S. Nozdricheva, I. B. Lysenko, N. K. Guskova, M. A. Konovalchik, A. A. Maslov, E. V. Shalashnaya

“…In group B, there were an equal number of patients with stages I–II and III–IV – 6 people. …”
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Availability and readiness of health facilities in Burkina Faso to provide antenatal care: trend analysis from 2012 to 2020 by Marie-Jeanne Offosse, Kadari Cissé, Désiré Somda, Anna Gage, Annie Haakenstad, Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas

“…Availability and readiness indices were calculated using the equal-weighted approach, and the domain-weighted approach was used for readiness only. …”
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Predictive Value of TRUS and CEUS Parameters for Lymph Node Metastasis in Rectal Cancer: A Retrospective Study by Su S, Huang X, Li X, Meng J, Huang J

“…Shitao Su,* Xuanzhang Huang,* Xigui Li, Jun Meng, Jianyuan Huang Department of Medical Ultrasound, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jianyuan Huang, Department of Medical Ultrasound, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, 6 Shuangyong Road, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, 530001, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 771 5356899, Email huangjianyuan@sr.gxmu.edu.cnPurpose: To assess the predictive value of transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) combined with qualitative and quantitative parameters of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) for lymph node metastasis (LNM) in rectal cancer (RC).Patients and Methods: This retrospective study analyzed preoperative clinical data, qualitative and quantitative TRUS and CEUS parameters, and postoperative pathological data from 535 patients with RC confirmed by surgical pathology. …”
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Analyzing Influencing Factors of Uterine Rupture in Pregnant Women with Scarred Uterus Undergoing Repeat Delivery and Evaluating the Predictive Value of Lower Uterine Anterior Wall... by Zhang L, Li T, Zhang P, Li C

“…Liying Zhang,1,* Ting Li,1,* Pengming Zhang,1 Chunjuan Li2 1Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Zhangjiakou First Hospital, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, 075000, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chongli Hospital, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 076350, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Ting Li, Email tgps643@163.comObjective: To analyze influencing factors of uterine rupture in pregnant women with a scarred uterus undergoing repeat delivery and to investigate the predictive value of transabdominal ultrasound measurement of lower uterine anterior wall thickness.Methods: A retrospective analysis of 159 pregnant women with scarred uterus (March 2022–May 2024) divided into rupture group (n=48) and non-rupture group (n=111). …”
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Nephroprotective effect of atorvastatin at a dose of 80 mg in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction with an invasive treatment strategy by A. D. Gavrilko, E. M. Mezhonov, S. V. Shalaev, D. V. Krasheninin

“…To study the effectiveness of atorvastatin 80 mg, prescribed immediately prior emergency endovascular intervention, in reducing the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) defined by сontrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) and by Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).Material and methods. The study included 386 patients with STEMI. …”
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Mental Health Status of Patients with Thyroid Nodules: A Cross-Sectional Study by Wang P, Yan J, He H, Che Y

“…Peng Wang,1,* Jing Yan,2,* Honghai He,1 Ying Che1 1Medical Examination Center, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Ying Che, Medical Examination Center, Peking University Third Hospital, North Garden Road & 49, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, Email cheyinghappy@126.comPurpose: This study aims to investigate the mental health status of patients with high-risk and low-risk thyroid nodules (TNs), and the potential psychological risk factors that may exist in patients with high-risk nodules.Patients and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 7645 adults who participated in physical examinations from January 2021 to December 2023 were included. …”
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Women on Management Board and Firm Performance: Evidence from The Visegrad Group Countries by Elżbieta Bukalska, Tomasz Sosnowski, Anna Wawryszuk-Misztal

“…Research Design & Methods: The study focuses on 451 publicly traded companies in the V4 countries (i.e. …”
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Vitamin D and exercise improve VEGF-B production and IGF-1 levels in diabetic rats: insights the role of miR-1 suppression by Fatemeh Mazaheri, Rastegar Hoseini, Ahmad Gharzi

“…The effects of an eight-week AT program and Vit D on the expression of miR-1, IGF-1 genes, and VEGF-B in the cardiomyocytes of rats with T2DM. Methods This study was an experimental investigation. …”
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Effects of Parental Attitudes in Childhood on Depressive Symptoms Through Trait Anxiety and Negative Life Events in Adult Volunteers by Hayashida T, Kikkawa M, Masuya J, Ono M, Ito S, Nibuya R, Takashio O, Tamada Y, Hashimoto N, Inoue T

“…In this study, we investigated the associations among parental attitudes in childhood, TA, adult life events, and depressive symptoms to assess the mechanism of the development of depressive symptoms.Participants and Methods: This study was conducted between January and August 2014. …”
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Targeted Glioma Therapy via TMVP1 Peptide-Modified FLT4 Liposomes: A Novel Molecular Probe Strategy by Zhou Y, Chen L, Shang C, Hong Y, Zhang H

“…By functionalizing TMZ-loaded liposomes with TMVP1 (TMZ@Lip-TMVP1), we aimed to enhance glioma-specific targeting and therapeutic efficacy.Methods: FLT4 was validated as a therapeutic target for glioma by bioinformatics analysis, RT-qPCR, and immunofluorescence experiments. …”
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Drug therapy problems and associated factors among adult patients admitted to the surgical ward in a resource-limited setting by Taju Seid, Jemal Abdela, Mesay Dechasa, Shambel Nigussie, Shambel Nigussie

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess the magnitude of DTPs and associated factors among adult surgical patients at study setting in Ethiopia.MethodsA hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Wachemo University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from January 1 to 30 March 2024. …”
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The Role of Circulating Fatty Acids in Mediating the Effect of Insomnia on Heart Failure: A Two-Step, Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study by Zuo B, Yu B, Wang P, Zhang C, Zhao C, Sun Y, Ai S

“…This study aims to investigate the mediating role of fatty acids in the association between insomnia and heart failure.Methods: We performed two-step, two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis by applying SNPs as genetic instruments for exposures, mediators and outcomes. …”
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European civil procedure: current status within the legal system of the European Union and its member states by V. Terekhov

“…In order to guarantee an equal level of judicial protection everywhere in the EU a procedural “bill of rights” is required, and it needs to be adopted at the “highest level” of the system.Conclusions. …”
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Competition Between Protein and DNA for Binding to Natural Sepiolite Nanofibers by Adame Brooks D, Piétrement O, Dardillac E, Castro Smirnov FA, Aranda P, Ruiz-Hitzky E, Lopez BS

“…In this study, we analyzed the adsorption of DNA and proteins to sepiolite by analyzing the competition among these biomolecules during the adsorption process.Methods: To determine the binding of sepiolite to proteins, we used BSA and a monoclonal antibody (mAb) against the CD4 membrane antigen as a model. …”
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Analysis of Risk Factors and Development of a Predictive Model for Delirium in ICU Patients: Construction, Validation, and Clinical Implications by Li X, Zhang W, Wang T, Qiu Z, Sun X, Qu W, Zhang G

“…Xia Li,1,* Weisong Zhang,2,3,* Tao Wang,4 Zhengfeng Qiu,1 Xuan Sun,1 Wenhao Qu,1 Guopei Zhang1 1Department of Intensive Care Unit, Affiliated Hospital 6 of Nantong University, Yancheng Third People’s Hospital, Yancheng, 224000, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Thoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital 6 of Nantong University, Yancheng Third People’s Hospital, Yancheng, 224000, People’s Republic of China; 3Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, 226007, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital 6 of Nantong University, Yancheng Third People’s Hospital, Yancheng, 224000, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Guopei Zhang, Email zhangicu@163.comObjective: To analyze the influencing factors contributing to the occurrence of delirium in patients within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and to construct a prediction model for delirium in critically ill patients, subsequently verifying its predictive value.Methods: A prospective study was conducted involving 641 patients admitted between January 2023 and June 2024. …”
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Impact of IL-17A Inhibitors on Serum Uric Acid Levels in Psoriatic Patients with Hyperuricemia: A Prospective Observational Study by Wu C, He C, Wang H, Wang W, Jin H

“…It also explored the risk factors for hyperuricemia in psoriatic patients and the effectiveness of IL-17A inhibitors for the skin lesions of psoriatic patients with hyperuricemia.Methods: Patients aged ≥ 18 years with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis along with concomitant hyperuricemia (defined as an SUA level > 416 μmol/L in men and > 357 μmol/L in women) at baseline were treated with either secukinumab or ixekizumab. …”
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Cow’s Milk Allergy and Associated Factors Among Children in Abha City, Saudi Arabia – A Retrospective Case Control Study by Alqurashi NK, Mahmood SE, Alsabaani A, Ahmad A, Khan MS, Shati AA

“…Therefore, this study was undertaken to determine the factors associated with CMA among children in Abha city and to explore the knowledge and practice regarding CMA among parents in Abha city.Methods: This retrospective one-year case control study was conducted amongst children with CMA (cases) and healthy children without CMA (controls) and their parents attending Abha Maternity and Children Hospital, Saudi Arabia. …”
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