Firearm safe storage practices among firearm owners in rural and urban households by Yi-Fang Lu, Victor A. Soupene

“…We aimed to examine the association between living in a rural US area and firearm storage practices. Methods We used data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2021–2023 to compare firearm storage practices between rural and urban populations. …”
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Association between blood urea nitrogen to albumin ratio and diabetic retinopathy: insights from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey by Fei-Fei Dai, Jian-Dong Pan, Xiao-Jie He

“…AIM: To investigate whether blood urea nitrogen to serum albumin ratio (BAR) influences the onset and progression of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in diabetic patients. METHODS: The diabetic individuals were extracted from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database spanning 1999 to 2018. …”
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Effects of a Total Motion Release (TMR®) Protocol for the Single Leg Squat on Asymmetrical Movement Patterns by Nickolai JP Martonick, Craig P McGowan, Russell T Baker, Lindsay W Larkins, Jeff G Seegmiller, Joshua P Bailey

“… # STUDY DESIGN Descriptive Cohort (Laboratory Study). # METHODS Twenty participants (10 female, 10 male) with self-identified bilateral differences of 10 points or greater on the TMR® scoring scale were recruited for the study. …”
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Diagnostic value of miR-193a-5p in severe pneumonia and its correlation with prognosis by Xiaoji Su, Lijuan Zhu, Jiajia Zhuo, Shihai Zhang

“…This study aimed to elucidate the clinical significance of miR-193a-5p in severe pneumonia and to provide a new biomarker for the disease. Methods A total of 150 children with severe pneumonia and an equal number of healthy children were selected for analysis. …”
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The effects of oleuropein on lung and heart injury in cecal ligation and puncture - induced sepsis by Hüseyin Serkan Erol, Tuba Aydın, Serkan Yıldırım, İsmail Can, Mesut Bünyami Halıcı

“…<p> <b>Materials and Methods:</b> Thirty male rats were divided into five equal groups: Sham, Sepsis, CEFT, OLE-150 and OLE-300, The 150 mg/kg of ceftriaxone (i.p.), and 150 and 300 mg/kg OLE (p.o.) were administered to the treatment groups fifteen minutes before the experiment. …”
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The methylation of TXNRD2 with chronic heart failure: the interaction effect between methylation regulation and clinical parameters-- a single center pilot study by Rongrong Chen, Xufei Zhao, Bingqing Zhi, Rongqiang Zhang

“…Additionally, we explored the association between specific Cytosine-phosphate-Guanine (CpG) site methylation levels within the TXNRD2_FA44 promoter and various biochemical markers in CHF patients. Methods The study included 20 individuals suffering from chronic heart failure and an equal number of healthy participants. …”
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LEARNING INNOVATION: APPLICATION OF DISCOVERY LEARNING-BASED WORKSHEETS TO SHARPEN STUDENTS’ COLLABORATION SKILLS ON HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS by Ihza Rizky Winedar, Habibatul Unayah, Muhammad Rasyid, Jumadi Jumadi, Sabar Nurohman

“…Methodology – This research employed a quasi-experimental design featuring a one-group pretest-posttest method, with 35 students at SMP IT Ibnu Abbas serving as participants. …”
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Structure Formation and Curing Stage of Arbolite–Concrete Composites Based on Iron-Sulfur Binders by Baizak Isakulov, Abilkhair Issakulov, Agnieszka Dąbska

“…Due to abrasion and impact, the mutual neutralization and detoxification methods of industrial waste toxic components through their mechanochemical treatment on the structures of ball mill LShM-750, were used to obtain iron-sulfur-containing binders. …”
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Alterations of White Matter Microstructure in Primary Aldosteronism Patients With Normal Cognitive Functioning Using Diffusion Tensor Imaging by Chen W, Deng S, Li H, Zhao Y, Tian Y, Yuan Y

“…Weijie Chen,1,2,&ast; Simin Deng,3,&ast; Heng Li,2 Yu Zhao,2 Yuntao Tian,2 Yiqiang Yuan1,4 1The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Cardiology, Dongguan Tung Wah Hospital, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dongguan Eighth People’s Hospital, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Cardiology, The Seventh People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou, Henan, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yiqiang Yuan, The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-0371-61205666, Fax +86 0371 86615553, Email zzqyyuanyiqiang@126.comObjective: To detect white matter microstructural alterations in patients with primary aldosteronism (PA) with normal cognitive function using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI).Methods: This study included PA patients and normotensive healthy controls (HCs). …”
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Associations of sleep, sedentary behavior, and physical activity during out-of-school time and the risk of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents: a dose-response and i... by Zekai Chen, Peijie Chen, Lin Zhu

“…Theoretically, replacing 10 min of SB with an equal amount of sleep and PA could reduce the risk of overweight and obesity by 2.3–4.4%. …”
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Sustained Repigmentation in Vitiligo and Leukodermas Using Melanocyte&ndash;Keratinocyte Transplantation: 7 Years of Data by Nuntawisuttiwong N, Yothachai P, Paringkarn T, Chaiyabutr C, Wongpraparut C, Silpa-archa N

“…However, there is limited data on the long-term outcomes of the MKTP, especially in Thai patients.Objective: To assess the long-term efficacy and safety of the MKTP in patients with vitiligo and other leukodermas.Methods: This retrospective observational study analyzed data from 23 patients who underwent the MKTP for vitiligo and other leukodermas at the Siriraj MKTP Clinic, Thailand, and had a follow-up period exceeding 12 months. …”
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A Comparison of Patient-reported and Measured Height and Weight in Patients Seeking Plastic Surgery by Ciara A. Brown, MD, Makenna Ash, BA, Troy Marxen, MD, Barbara T. Biney, MPH, Albert Losken, MD, Heather R. Faulkner, MD MPH

“…Stata BE17 was used for statistical analysis. Paired t tests with equal variances were used for mean comparison. Results:. …”
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Detecting Falls and Slips of Wheelchair Users Using Low-Resolution Thermal Image Analysis by Shisei Nakamura, Masaaki Yamauchi, Miwa Sugita, Yoshihiro Aso, Yuichi Ohsita, Hideyuki Shimonishi

“…Moreover, the system significantly reduced caregiver burden compared to conventional methods, with reductions of 0.19 in false alarms, and 0.18 in missed serious falls.…”
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Isolating Astrocyte-Derived Extracellular Vesicles From Urine by Xie XH, Chen MM, Xu SX, Mei J, Yang Q, Wang C, Lyu H, Gong Q, Liu Z

“…Rapidly evolving CNS diseases require high-frequency sampling, but daily venipuncture of human subjects is highly invasive and usually unfeasible.Methods: To address this challenge, here we present a novel method for isolating astrocyte-derived extracellular vesicles from urine (uADEVs), combining urine concentration, ultracentrifugation to isolate total EVs, and then glutamate-aspartate transporter (GLAST) EV isolation using an anti-GLAST antibody.Results: The identity of these GLAST+EVs as uADEVs was confirmed by transmission electron microscopy, nanoparticle tracking analysis, western blotting, and assessment of astrocyte-related neurotrophins.Conclusions: Leveraging the convenience and availability of urine samples, the non-invasive uADEV approach provides a novel tool that allows high-frequency sampling to investigate rapidly evolving CNS diseases.Keywords: urinary astrocyte-derived extracellular vesicles, human in vivo, non-invasive, central nervous system, high-frequency sampling…”
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The development of two Point of Care Ultrasound stations for Objective Structured Clinical Examinations in undergraduate medical education by Ryan Good, Juliana Wilson, Joshua C Kaine, Vijay J Daniels, Janeve Dessy, Joshua Lloyd, Gillian Sheppard, Linden Kolbenson, Irene WY Ma, Arthur Au, Paul Adam Olszynski

“…Krippendorff’s alpha, a measure of inter-rater reliability, was also equally strong at 0.85 (95% CI 0.43-0.94) and 0.83 (95% CI 0.50-0.94) respectively. …”
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A population description of CULAs using combined documentation of compound phenotypes according to the Oberg-Manske-Tonkin classification by Feikje Julia ten Cate, Margriet Harmke Maria van Doesburg

“…Failing to do so could lead to loss of equally important phenotypic information as disregarding combinations would. …”
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Therapeutic options for the treatment of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19: a scoping review by Yu Bin Seo, Yu Jung Choi, Jun-Won Seo, Eun Jung Kim, Jacob Lee, Joon Young Song

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How Sensitive Are the Free AI-detector Tools in Detecting AI-generated Texts? A Comparison of Popular AI-detector Tools by Sujita Kumar Kar, Teena Bansal, Sumit Modi, Amit Singh

“…Currently, some of the platforms are equally sensitive. However, future upgrades may enhance their ability to detect AI-generated text more accurately.…”
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Self-Assessment Techniques in Clinical Studies in Public Universities in Anambra State: Benefits and Alignment With Supervisors Evaluation as Perceived by Medical Students by Nneka Chinyere Ezeugo, Lydia Ijeoma Eleje, Gideon Ebuka Obiasor, Njideka Gertrude Mbelede, Kalu Eke Osonwa, Ifeoma Clementina Metu, George Uchenna Eleje

“…Specifically, it investigates the benefits of these techniques and their perceived alignment with formal evaluations conducted by supervisors. METHODS Utilizing a descriptive cross-sectional study design, data were collected from 273 consenting medical students through an online questionnaire. …”
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The effect of vitamin and mineral supplementation on pregnancy rates in kangal sheep during the breeding season by Mehmet Buğra Kıvrak, Abdurrahman Takcı, Bora Bölükbaş, Murat Yüksel

“…<p> <b>Materials and Methods:</b> The presented study was carried out with 200 Kangal ewe. …”
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