Effectiveness of SGLT2 inhibitors compared to sulphonylureas for long-term glycemic control in type 2 diabetes: A meta-analysis by Zhouhong Zhan, Jialiang Wang, Nannan Shen, Xinwen Liu, Lihong Wang

“…However, their long-term effectiveness is often limited due to declining β-cell function. Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors act independently of insulin, potentially providing more sustained glycemic control. …”
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Quantitative analysis of ocular deviation under eye occlusion: a descriptive study using the ORTe EYENAC eye-tracking system by Shunya Tatara, Yuna Magara, Touko Sasaki, Fumiatsu Maeda, Noriaki Murata, Kazuhiro Itagaki, Tomoya Handa, Haruo Toda

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In-silico proteomic analysis of the role of IL-4 and IL-10 in IVD degeneration: Protein-protein interaction networks for candidate prioritisation by Paola Bermudez-Lekerika, Francesco Gualdi, Christine L. Le Maitre, Janet Piñero, Baldomero Oliva, Benjamin Gantenbein

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Survival in patients with CKD 3–5 after 12 months of exercise training – a post-hoc analysis of the RENEXC trial by Sara Denguir, Matthias Hellberg, Martin Almquist, Naomi Clyne

“…Improvement compared with noncompletion was associated with better survival (6MWT (HR 2.88; 95% CI [1.4–5.88]), HGS right (HR 4.44; 95% CI [1.79–10.98]), functional reach (HR 3.69; 95% CI [1.82–7.48]), isometric quadriceps strength right (HR 2.86; 95% CI [1.43–5.72]), 30s-STS (HR 3.44; 95% CI [1.66–7.11]). …”
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Midterm Outcomes of Transfibular Total Ankle Arthroplasty: Clinical and Radiographic Analysis of 130 Cases with Minimum 5-Year Follow-Up by Jonathan Day MD, Amanda N. Fletcher MD, MSc, Morgan Motsay BS, Maggie K. Manchester BS, Mark Arthur MD, Zijun Zhang PhD, MD, Lew C. Schon MD

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Analysis of Soil Fungal Community Characteristics of <i>Morchella sextelata</i> Under Different Rotations and Intercropping Patterns and Influencing Factors by Weilin Feng, Jiawen Wang, Qunli Jin, Zier Guo, Weiming Cai

“…Similarly, <i>Fusarium solani</i> and <i>Mortierella</i> sp. exhibit higher relative abundance in mulberry tree intercropping soil (MTIS) and fallow soil (FS) compared to natural soil (NS). Functional prediction analysis indicated a general increase in the relative abundance of potential animal and plant pathogenic fungi across all the soil samples, excluding the VIS. …”
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A MapReduce-Based Decision-Making Approach for Multiple Criteria Sorting by Xiaoxin Mao, Zhanhe Du, Lanlan Zheng

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Tafsir on the Qur’an’s Discourse Against Hypocrisy by Fereshteh Motamed Langrody, Fathiyeh Fattahizadeh

“…At the explanatory level, the analysis demonstrates the depth of how the Qur’an confronts the hypocrites’ claims to persuade the audience by constructing religious, functional, and motivational criticisms, as well as by using monotheistic ideology and belief in the afterlife.…”
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New Insights into the Role of Inflammatory Pathways and Immune Cell Infiltration in Sleep Deprivation-Induced Atrial Fibrillation: An Integrated Bioinformatics and Experimental Stu... by Liang J, Tang B, Shen J, Rejiepu M, Guo Y, Wang X, Shao S, Guo F, Wang Q, Zhang L

“…Furthermore, we utilized immunofluorescence and Western blot techniques to evaluate YBX1 expression and its role in activating NLRP3 inflammasomes in a rat model induced by SD.Results: A total of 540 common DEGs were precisely identified between the AF and SD data collections. Studies emphasizing functional enrichment have highlighted the significance of inflammation pathways, particularly the NOD-like receptor signaling route. …”
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EVALUATION OF THE DYNAMICS OF OCCLUSION RATIO DURING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PERMANENT BITE. by K.M. Lykhota

“…Investigation of violations of occlusion of dentitions is an integral part of the complex functional analysis of the dental maxillary apparatus. …”
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An Economic Theory with a Formal-Econometric Test of Its Empirical Relevance by Bernt Petter Stigum

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The best ovarian reserve marker to predict ovarian response following controlled ovarian hyperstimulation: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Fateme Salemi, Sara Jambarsang, Amir Kheirkhah, Amin Salehi-Abargouei, Zahra Ahmadnia, Haniye Ali hosseini, Marzieh Lotfi, Saad Amer

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Parametric Survival Models of Hemodialysis Patients in Relation with Patient-Related Factors by Reem Yousif MEKKI, Mohamed Hassan MUDAWI, Manahil Saidahmed MUSTAFA, Altaiyb Omer Ahmed MOHMMED, Ahmed Bakheet Abd ALLA, Abdel Rahman AHMED

“…Background: Survival analysis refers to analyzing of statistical data for which the outcome variable of interest is time until an event occurs. …”
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Mass spectrometry-based metabolomic as a powerful tool to unravel the component and mechanism in TCM by Guang-Qin Liao, Hong-Mei Tang, Yuan-Di Yu, Li-Zhi Fu, Shuang-Jiao Li, Mai-Xun Zhu

“…Recent innovations in functional metabolomics, spatial metabolomics, single-cell metabolomics, and metabolic flux analysis have further expanded TCM research horizons. …”
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Networks of pre-diagnostic circulating RNA in testicular germ cell tumour by Joshua Burton, Trine B. Rounge, Trine B. Haugen, Marcin W. Wojewodzic

“…In this study, we performed Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis (WGCNA) on mRNA and miRNA data from these samples. …”
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The global, regional, and national brain and CNS cancers burden and trends from 1990 to 2021 by Jian Zhou, Long Gu, Fengling Du, Chun Li, Fan Zhang, Xianhui Zhang, Jinwei Pang, Bingqing Xie, Xiangyu Wang, Jianhua Peng, Yong Jiang

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Identification of novel MYO19 variants in neonatal hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: a familial analysis revealing oligogenic contributors to disease severity by Hye-Won Cho, Hyeseon Kim, Jeong-Min Kim, Dong Mun Shin, Oc-Hee Kim, Misun Yang, Heui Seung Jo, Mi-Ae Jang, Ja-Hyun Jang, Hyun-Young Park, Yun Sil Chang, Mi-Hyun Park

“…Hence, this study aims to investigate the genetic architecture in a family with a history of cardiac disease and neonatal HCM, focusing on oligogenic inheritance of non-sarcomeric variants. Methods Clinical data and blood samples were collected for genetic analysis. …”
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The experience of children using long-term non-invasive ventilation: a qualitative study by Deborah Olmstead, Deborah Olmstead, Allison Carroll, Allison Carroll, Jennifer Klein, Joanna E. MacLean, Joanna E. MacLean, Joanna E. MacLean

“…Findings were coded and grouped into identified themes.ResultsData analysis identified four themes: (1) “The double-edged sword,” which identified benefits and challenges of LT-NIV use; (2) “Feeling different,” where children and parents described fears, frustrations, and concerns including emotional and social implications, and physical changes; (3) “It's not just about the mask,” highlighted the influence of equipment issues, including the mask interface, headgear, tubing and humidity, and their impact on tolerance and use of LT-NIV; and (4) “Through the eyes of experience—children and parents as experts for change,” which captured ideas for the functional and aesthetic improvement of the equipment including the need for pediatric specific technology.ConclusionsLT-NIV use has two sides; it helps to improve lives though requires an investment of time and commitment to ensure success. …”
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Epigenome-wide DNA methylation analysis reveals differentially methylation patterns in skeletal muscle between Chinese Chenghua and Qingyu pigs by Kai WANG, Ping-xian WU, Shu-jie WANG, Xiang JI, Dong CHEN, An-an JIANG, Wei-hang XIAO, Yan-zhi JIANG, Li ZHU, Yang-shuang ZENG, Xu XU, Xiao-tian QIU, Ming-zhou LI, Xue-wei LI, Guo-qing TANG

“…We detected 10 699 differentially methylated cytosines (DMCs) and 2 760 differentially methylated genes (DMGs) associated with these DMCs. Functional analysis showed that these DMGs were mainly enriched in the AMPK signaling pathway, Type II diabetes mellitus, Insulin signaling pathway, mTOR signaling pathway, and Insulin resistance. …”
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Conceptualisation de l’accompagnement des maitres de stage et analyse de ses effets chez les stagiaires by Charlotte Dejaegher, Fanny Watelet, Yves Depluvrez, Stéphanie Noël, Patricia Schillings

“…This study describes how two teachers take on this supervisory role in the context of French-speaking Belgian education, where neither the supervisory function nor the associated professional tasks are defined. …”
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