Adrenal aldosterone synthase (CYP11B2) histopathology and its association with disease-induced sudden death: a cross-sectional studyResearch in context by Antero Ylänen, Juhani Isojärvi, Antti Virtanen, Helena Leijon, Tiina Vesterinen, Aapo L. Aro, Heini Huhtala, Eeva Kokko, Ilkka Pörsti, Marianna Viukari, Pasi I. Nevalainen, Niina Matikainen

“…APA or APN were explanatory factors for DSD (odds ratio [OR] 6.47, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.40–29.88, p = 0.017) and SCD (OR 10.68, 95% CI 2.02–56.43, p = 0.005). Other findings included two pheochromocytomas, one bilateral adrenal metastasis, and two unilateral adrenal metastases. …”
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Impact of Ramadan Fasting on Metabolic Syndrome Criteria: Among Treated Hypertensive and Diabetic Females of Halabja by Halgord Ali Farag

“…There was no significant change in serum LDL-C after Ramadan compared to baseline, however, we found a decrease in serum HDL-C levels but this change were not paralleled by any significant changes. …”
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Long-term cardiac MRI follow up of MANTICORE (Multidisciplinary Approach to Novel Therapies in Cardio-Oncology REsearch) by Dina Labib, Mark Haykowsky, Emer Sonnex, John R. Mackey, Richard B. Thompson, D. Ian Paterson, Edith Pituskin

“…We posit that the presence of HER2 overexpressing breast cancer influenced hypertrophic changes to cardiac geometry observed at baseline and one year, which resolved after completing HER2-blocking treatment. …”
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Review of the Urban Carbon Flux and Energy Balance Based on the Eddy Covariance Technique by Yuxuan Li, Xinli Cai, Mingjun Li, Zhen Jiang, Feifei Tang, Shaojie Zhang, Taotao Shui, Shuguang Zhu

“…The variation characteristics of CO2 and energy fluxes were obtained by comparing observation data from various regions at different time scales, and the mechanism of flux change was explained based on the main influencing factors, thereby providing a general summary of the impact of urban heterogeneity. …”
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Driving sustainable energy transition: Understanding residential rooftop solar photovoltaic adoption in Malaysia through a behavioural analysis by Sook-Theng Lam, Kian-Meng Yap, Keat-Hoe Yeoh

“…Malaysia aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, addressing climate change by transitioning to low-carbon electricity. …”
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Impact of Novel Coronavirus Infection on the Course and Prognosis of Cirrhosis by A. G. Ismailova, R. V. Maslennikov, M. S. Zharkova, V. T. Ivashkin

“…The mortality rate in patients who were infected with COVID-19 was higher than that in patients who were not infected (35.1 % vs. 14.2 %; p = 0.001). COVID-19 was an independent risk factor for death in patients with cirrhosis. …”
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Changes of Air Pollutants in Urban Cities during the COVID-19 Lockdown-Sri Lanka by Buddhi Pushpawela, Sherly Shelton, Gayathri Liyanage, Sanduni Jayasekara, Dimuthu Rajapaksha, Akila Jayasundara, Lesty Das Jayasuriya

“…The results showed that the percentage change of daytime PM10, PM2.5, CO, and NO2 concentration during the lockdown in Colombo (Kandy) is –42.3% (–39.5%), –46% (–54.2%), –14.7% (–8.8%) and –82.2% (–80.9%), respectively. …”
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Review of Decadal Changes in ASEAN Emissions Based on Regional and Global Emission Inventory Datasets by Shimul Roy, Yun Fat Lam, Shauhrat S. Chopra, Md. Mahbubul Hoque

“…The study observed a considerable increase in SO2, NOx, CO, CO2, and particulate matter (PM) emissions in ASEAN during this period. …”
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Socioeconomic disparities in depression risk: Limitations of the moderate effect of physical activity changes in Korea. by Su Kyoung Lee, Yong Jin Kwon

“…After adjustment, medical aid beneficiaries consistently showed higher risks of depression compared to health insurance enrollees with the same physical activity (PA) change patterns. For those consistently inactive, the risk was 1.68 times higher (aOR, 1.68; 95% CI, 1.37-2.05). …”
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Relationship of METS-IR with cardiometabolic multimorbidity in China: a nationwide longitudinal cohort study by Chunyan Zhou, Yanyu Zhang, Xiaoyi Liu, Chenyu He, Shiyang Li, Shiyang Li

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Time Course of Acute Hip Adduction Range of Motion Changes Following Foam Rolling by Anthony D’Amico, Kevin Silva, Joseph Gallo

“…Whether these short-term increases have implications for chronic flexibility changes is unclear. # Level of evidence 2…”
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Emergency volunteering willingness and participation: a cross-sectional survey of residents in northern China by Hong Sun, Chaojie Liu, Wei Xu, Ye Li, Qunhong Wu, Lijun Gao, Zheng Kang, Yanhua Hao, Ning Ning, Mingli Jiao, Libo Liang, Yu Cui, Mengli Shi, Chao Liang, Xiaowen Zhao, Jie Fei, Qiuyu Wei, Ming Yi

“…Higher levels of willingness to volunteer and participation in volunteering were found in those who resided in rural areas (OR=1.308 (1.064 to 1.608) for willingness; OR=1.518 (1.208 to 1.908) for participation), had stronger community attachment (OR=1.720 (1.429 to 2.069) for willingness; OR=1.547 (1.266 to 1.890) for participation), had higher recognition of responsibility (OR=1.981 (1.498 to 2.619) for willingness; OR=1.517 (1.177 to 1.955) for participation), demonstrated preparedness behaviour (OR=1.714 (1.424 to 2.064) for willingness; OR=1.391 (1.151 to 1.681) for participation) and were covered by injury insurance (OR=1.335 (1.102 to 1.619) for willingness; OR=1.822 (1.500 to 2.214) for participation). …”
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Tumor volume changes after stereotactic, hypofractionated and conventional radiotherapy in paragangliomas of head and neck by Paweł J. Polanowski, Agnieszka R. Kotecka‐Blicharz, Andrzej Tukiendorf, Natalia J. Amrogowicz, Aleksandra M. Nasiek, Agnieszka Pietruszka, Katarzyna M. Polanowska, Krzysztof A. Składowski

“…Abstract Background The aim of this study is comparison the effectiveness of stereotactic, hypofractionated and conventional radiotherapy assessed by the tumor volume changes of paraganglioma located in the head and neck region concerning fractional and total doses. …”
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Incidence and temporal trends of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Shenzhen, China (2011–2018) by Hong Zhu, Junpeng Liu, Tianqi Yang, Yan Zhang, Yanjun Xu, Yunfeng Xu, Hao Wu, Li Li, Yufeng Luo, Cai Wen, Tao Yu

“…Background: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a significant global public health issue, few studies describe characteristics and trends in China. This study examines OHCA features and trends in Shenzhen, one of the fastest-growing cities. …”
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Impact of Climate Change and Air Pollution Forecasting Using Machine Learning Techniques in Bishkek by Erkin Isaev, Boobek Ajikeev, Urmatbek Shamyrkanov, Kenjebek-uulu Kalnur, Karimov Maisalbek, Roy C. Sidle

“…Atmospheric stability increased from 2015 to 2020 with ongoing climate change leading to more temperature inversions. About 80%–90% of days with temperature inversions are associated with winter heating seasons and these numbers increased two-fold during the past 5 years. …”
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RETRACTED: Consumer Behavior and COVID-19: Comparing Purchase Incentives and Ecological Awareness Changes by Letunovska Nataliia, Ziabina Yevheniia, Lyulyov Oleksii, Pimonenko Tetyana

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Spatial-temporal Characteristics and Source Apportionment of Ambient VOCs in Southeast Mountain Area of China by Xiaoting Ji, Ke Xu, Dan Liao, Gaojie Chen, Taotao Liu, Youwei Hong, Sijun Dong, Sung-Deuk Choi, Jinsheng Chen

“…The study was helpful to understand the pollution characteristics in the mountainous area and provides a scientific basis for local O3 and PM2.5 pollution control.…”
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Imaging study of adult coccygeal morphology using direct digital radiography technology in China by Yingsen Pan, Feipeng Qin, Yi Shen, Ndalyolusha Tileinge Hapulile, Haoyang Zhang, Xin Ye, Shuailin Li, Xiaoming Li, Chao Yang, Xiang Zhou, Xiaoming Ying

“…The subjects exhibited coccyx type III (33.3%), type II (32.7%), type I (16.7%), type IV (16%), type V (0.3%), and type VI (1%). 32 males with coccygeal type II; 76 females with coccygeal type III. …”
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Five-year Record of Black Carbon Concentrations in Urban Wanzhou, Sichuan Basin, China by Yimin Huang, Liuyi Zhang, Yang Qiu, Yang Chen, Guangming Shi, Tingzhen Li, Lei Zhang, Fumo Yang

“…The average daily concentration ranged from 0.5 to 10.4 µg m−3, with a mean of 4.4 ± 2.2 µg m−3, and the annual mean displayed a significantly decreasing trend, from 5.3 µg m−3 in 2013 to 3.7 µg m−3 in 2017. …”
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The integration of hospital pharmacists into primary care settings in Shenzhen, China: a qualitative study by Zhiling Deng, Pengxiang Zhou, Yiting Lu, Zhengrong Li, Mi Yao, Yang Li, Chuan Zou, Haixin Li, Songtao Cai, Yi Guo, Yuling Tong, Yang Zhao, Zhijie Xu

“…However, the challenges vary across countries. China has piloted such collaborations between hospital pharmacists and primary care practitioners in recent years, but research on this subject is limited. …”
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