Effects of anesthetic nasal masks on hypoxemia in overweight/obese patients undergoing gastroscopy: a randomized controlled trial by Huan Liu, Peipei Guo, Lijian Chen, Xuesheng Liu, Huisheng Wu

“…Statisticians responsible for data analysis were blinded to group assignments. …”
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METTL2B m3C RNA transferase: oncogenic role in ovarian cancer progression via regulation of the mTOR/AKT pathway and its link to the tumor immune microenvironment by Yizi Meng, Yimei Meng, Hui Zheng, Jinru Huo, Peiling Li, Yanhong Shan, Jin He

“…Conclusions Our research confirmed the upregulation of METTL2B in OC, suggesting its oncogenic function. However, METTL2B expression was negatively correlated with the infiltration scores of multiple immune cells, including cytotoxic cells and T cells, indicating its complex role in the tumor immune microenvironment. …”
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Empirical Study on the Operational Status and Key Influencing Factors of Outpatient Multidisciplinary (MDT) Service Model: A Cross-Sectional Study in Sichuan Province, China by Wang H, He Q, Guo Y, Feng G, He X, Wan Z

“…In terms of MDT organization and management, 96.8% of the hospitals have issued relevant management systems, but the cognitive differences of MDT function positioning lead to significant heterogeneity in organization and management and operation mode. …”
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IL‐27 produced during acute malaria infection regulates Plasmodium‐specific memory CD4+ T cells by Maria Lourdes Macalinao, Shin‐Ichi Inoue, Sanjaadorj Tsogtsaikhan, Hirotaka Matsumoto, Ganchimeg Bayarsaikhan, Jiun‐Yu Jian, Kazumi Kimura, Yoshiaki Yasumizu, Tsuyoshi Inoue, Hiroki Yoshida, Julius Hafalla, Daisuke Kimura, Katsuyuki Yui

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Articular cartilage debridement results in short-term significant improvements in patient-reported outcomes for large areas of cartilage loss of the femur in the setting of mild to... by Yusuf Mufti, Jared P. Sachs, Andrew S. Bi, Chloe Franzia, John Ebersole, Taylor Giordano, Brian J. Cole

“…PROs included the International Knee Documentation Committee, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement, and the Veterans Rand-12 Item. Statistical analysis was performed using paired t tests to compare baseline and follow-up data, as well as linear regressions to correlate lesion size with symptom improvement. …”
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Plank Variations and Surface Instability: A Study on Core Muscle Activation in Males and Females by Gyubum Choi, Jinhong Choi, Bokyeong Kim, Hanbee Jeong, Sujin Kim

“…Background: During daily activities, stability is maintained to enhance the function of muscles surrounding the lumbopelvic and hip structures. …”

AtMYB72 aggravates photosynthetic inhibition and oxidative damage in Arabidopsis thaliana leaves caused by salt stress by Hongrui Zhang, Yinuo Wu, Hongbo Zhang, Nan Sun, Hongjiao Zhang, Bei Tian, Tanhang Zhang, Kexin Wang, Xu Nan, Huiui Zhang

“…In this study, physiological and transcriptome techniques were used to analyze the effects of the R2R3-MYB transcription factor AtMYB72 on the growth and development, physiological function, and key gene response of Arabidopsis thaliana. …”
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A machine learning-based predictive model for the occurrence of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis after laparoscopic surgery in abdominal surgery by Su-Zhen Yang, Ming-Hui Peng, Quan Lin, Shi-Wei Guan, Kai-Lun Zhang, Hai-Bo Yu

“…Background & aimsDeep vein thrombosis, a common complication after laparoscopic surgery, can negatively affect patients' limb motor function and even seriously threaten their lives. Therefore, it is crucial to accurately identify patients at high risk of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis. …”
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U-shaped associations between body mass index and serum liver enzyme levels by Zixi Huang, Hualong Liu, Wen Zhuo, Yuliang Chen, Ying Huang, Xin Chen, Teng Lu, Zhenyan Xu

“…Abstract Liver enzymes are associated with liver function, but their relationship with body mass index (BMI) remains unclear. …”
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Time to death and its predictors among neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit at Boru Meda General Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia by Adane Baylie Awoke, Feleke Tilahun, Seid Hassen, Fentaw Bialfew, Assressie Molla, Abdulkerim Mengistu Yimam

“…Kaplan-Meier failure function and failure probability table computed. A Cox proportional hazard model fitted to identify predictors of time to neonatal death. …”
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Inferring Mechanical Properties of Wire Rods via Transfer Learning Using Pre-Trained Neural Networks by Adriany A. F. Eduardo, Gustavo A. S. Martinez, Ted W. Grant, Lucas B. S. Da Silva, Wei-Liang Qian

“…The neural network’s input constitutes combined numerical and visual data, and its architecture primarily consists of seven dense layers and eight convolutional layers. …”
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Unveiling smart contract vulnerabilities: Toward profiling smart contract vulnerabilities using enhanced genetic algorithm and generating benchmark dataset by Sepideh HajiHosseinKhani, Arash Habibi Lashkari, Ali Mizani Oskui

“…The analyzer extracts 240 features across different categories, while the enhanced GA, explicitly designed for profiling SC vulnerabilities, employs techniques such as penalty fitness function, retention of elites, and adaptive mutation rate to create a detailed profile for each vulnerability. …”
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Longitudinal effects of stress in an academic context on psychological well-being, physiological markers, health behaviors, and academic performance in university students by Juan Camilo Benítez-Agudelo, Dayana Restrepo, Eduardo Navarro-Jimenez, Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez

“…Heart rate variability (HRV), a widely used physiological marker of autonomic nervous system function and stress regulation, was assessed. Paired t-tests were used to compare baseline and final measurements, and multiple linear regression determined predictors of academic performance. …”
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Rare Sequence Variation Underlying Suspected Familial Cerebral Small‐Vessel Disease by Bernard P. H. Cho, Kate Auckland, Stefan Gräf, Hugh S. Markus

“…These genes could play a role in tissue development and brain endothelial cell function. However, further studies are needed to confirm their pathophysiological roles.…”
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Clinico-Radiological Correlation in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Evaluating the Efficacy of Shear Wave Elastography and Nerve Conduction Studies by Rajiv Sathianarayanan Menon, Seetharaman Cannane, Jeevithan Shanmugam, Harish Kumar S, Senthil Kumar E

“…Integration of nerve conduction studies with imaging techniques like ultrasound and elastography will provide a more comprehensive understanding about the nerve function, which improves the diagnosis and management of CTS. …”
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Diagnostic yield of rapid on-site cytology evaluation on fluoroscopic-guided transbronchial biopsy in a private hospital in Jakarta: a one-year retrospective study by Mohamad Fahmi Alatas, Bernadina Chyntia, Andika Chandra Putra, Wiwien Heru Wiyono, Renaningtyas Tambun

“…This research aims to investigate the potential yield of this diagnostic technique, shedding light on its benefits, limitations, and the evidence supporting its efficacy. A retrospective analysis of the data was conducted on 26 patients who underwent ROSE and TBLB procedures in the hospital between July 2022 and August 2023. …”
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Auxiliary identification of depression patients using interpretable machine learning models based on heart rate variability: a retrospective study by Min Yang, Huiqin Zhang, Minglan Yu, Yunxuan Xu, Bo Xiang, Xiaopeng Yao

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(Cost-)effectiveness of lower extremity nerve decompression surgery in subjects with diabetes: the DeCompression (DECO) trial—study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Manuel Castro Cabezas, Erwin Birnie, Willem D Rinkel, Tirzah M Fakkel, J Henk Coert

“…Surgical treatment of compression neuropathies in the lower extremities (lower extremity nerve decompression (LEND)) results in relief of symptoms and gain in peripheral nerve function, which may lead to less sensory loss (short term) and less associated detrimental effects including foot ulceration and amputations, and lower costs (long term). …”
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Potential of saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation-derived postbiotic technology in mitigating multiple drug-resistant Salmonella enterica serovars in an in vitro broiler cecal mod... by Elena G Olson, Dana K Dittoe, W Evan Chaney, Andrea M Binnebose, Steven C Ricke

“…Diamond V Original XPC® is a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation-derived postbiotic technology (SCFP) designed to interact synergistically with the animal to provide health benefits by enhancing immune function, supporting digestive integrity and absorption, and maintaining gastrointestinal (GIT) microbial balance in the host. …”
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Expression of collagen type IV in human kidney during prenatal development by Petrović Vladimir, Nikolić Ivan, Jović Marko, Živković Vladimir, Jocić Miodrag, Radenković Goran

“…Volume density of collagen type IV was determined using ImageJ 1.48v and a plugin of the software, which inserted a grid system with 336 points. For the data comparison, the One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used. …”
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