Assessing the stability of psychobiological stress reactivity during adolescence: mixed-effect modelling of cortisol responses to laboratory stressors [version 2; peer review: 2 ap... by Elizabeth Susman, Jen O'Shea, Samantha Dockray

“…Results Results of a linear mixed-effect model found there to be a significant difference in cortisol reactivity over time, indicating that cortisol stress reactivity did not remain stable during this time (Estimate= 3.39, t=3.67, p<.001, CI[1.56, 5.22]). Additionally, results show children and adolescents who developed slower/quicker than peers displayed decreased stress reactivity (Estimate= -3.59, t=-2.13. p=.03, CI[-6.92, -0.25]). …”
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Clinical and radiographic assessment of the efficacy of platform switched implant and papilla preservation flap design in minimizing crestal bone loss around single tooth implant:... by Tejaswani Kaur, Dilip Naik, Ashita Uppoor, Sangeeta Umesh Nayak, Pragya Atray

“…The mean crestal bone loss in Group C patients was 0.327 ±.075 mm at 3 months and 0.544 ± 0.084 mm at 6 months. …”
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Intraocular Pressure Measurement Using Ocular Response Analyzer, Dynamic Contour Tonometer, and Scheimpflug Analyzer Corvis ST by Lisa Ramm, Robert Herber, Eberhard Spoerl, Frederik Raiskup, Lutz E. Pillunat, Naim Terai

“…Correlation analysis of IOP values and central corneal thickness (CCT) revealed a negative correlation between GAT-IOPc and CCT (r = −0.347; P=0.001). …”
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Pengaruh Project Based Learning Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Peserta Didik: Studi Meta Analisis by Rahmadini Darwas, Rina Sepriana, Asmar Yulastri, Dedy Irfan, Nizwardi Jalinus

“…Based on these findings which were analyzed holistically, it can be concluded that PjBL can improve students' thinking skills in the learning process. …”
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Shear Wave Elastography in Predicting Malignant Origins of Pleural Effusions in Emergency Departments by Rune Wiig Nielsen, Casper Falster, Stefan Posth, Niels Jacobsen, August Emil Licht, Rahul Bhatnagar, Christian Borbjerg Laursen

“…The B-mode TUS index test yielded a sensitivity of 28.57% (95%CI 3.67–70.96%) and a specificity of 90.62% (95%CI 74.98–98.02%). …”
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Real‐World Study of EGFR‐TKI Rechallenge With Another TKI After First‐Line Osimertinib Discontinuation in Patients With EGFR‐Mutated Non‐Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Subset Analysis o... by Kei Sonehara, Kazunari Tateishi, Kiyotaka Yoh, Kazuhiro Usui, Yukio Hosomi, Kazuma Kishi, Go Naka, Kageaki Watanabe, Shu Tamano, Kohei Uemura, Hideo Kunitoh

“…Results Fifty‐three patients received rechallenge with another EGFR‐TKI in the second‐line (n = 38, 71.7%) or third‐line (n = 15, 28.3%) setting. The primary reason for first‐line osimertinib discontinuation was toxicity in 32 (60.4%, 17 patients with pneumonitis) and disease progression in 20 (37.7%) patients. …”
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A comparative study of the effect of physical-social factors on the quality of life of residents of different types of housing in quarantine conditions (Case study: different type... by jamaleddin honarvar, sara jalalian

“…By summing up these indices and the overall examination of physical-social factors in the quality of life of residents of different types of housing in terms of quarantine conditions; It was found that apartment housing has the lowest satisfaction (3.77) of social physical factors of their quality of life in quarantine conditions. …”
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Antiseizure medication prescribing in people with Dravet syndrome: An analysis of real‐time administrative data by Kevin Y. Xu, Binx Yezhe Lin, M. Scott Perry, Fábio A. Nascimento

“…Stiripentol and fenfluramine prescribing was limited (7%–16%); these two ASMs, considered second‐line therapies in DS, were prescribed less often than ASMs considered third‐line or beyond. …”
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Ascorbic Acid Reduces the Blood Boss After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Insights From a Randomized Controlled Trial by Pooya Hosseini-Monfared, MD, Alireza Mirahmadi, MD, Mohammad Mehdi Sarzaeem, MD, Soheil Pourshahryari, MD, Parisa Aminnia, MD, Mohammad Poursalehian, MD, Seyed Morteza Kazemi, MD

“…Results: The patients who have received ascorbic acid had lower Hb drop (g/dL) (1.30 ± 0.72 vs 1.91 ± 0.84, P value < .001) and total blood loss in the first postoperative day (463.60 ± 274.37 vs 732.11 ± 347.78, P value < .001). Also, fewer patients reached the minimum clinically important difference level for Hb drop in the ascorbic acid group. …”
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Gender and sex differences in adherence to a Mediterranean diet and associated factors during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review by Gerrit Brandt, Marie Pahlenkemper, Cristina Ballero Reque, Luisa Sabel, Christopher Zaiser, Nora M. Laskowski, Georgios Paslakis

“…Significant gaps in the evidence, particularly concerning sexual and gender minorities, are highlighted.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=421727.…”
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内蒙古赤峰地区东北马鹿（Cervus elaphus xanthopygus）冬季肠道微生物多样性研究 by 郭金昊, 袁子奥, 张玮琪, 张明海

“…结果表明东北马鹿粪便样品中菌群分属于21门33纲74目131科306属，在门水平上，马鹿肠道菌群主要由厚壁菌门（Firmicutes）和拟杆菌门（Bacteroidete）构成，相对丰度分别为79.43%和6.64%；在属水平上，马鹿肠道菌群主要由Ruminococcaceae_UCG-005和Christenseenellaceae_R-7_group构成，相对丰度分别为21.51%和7.56%。以97%的序列一致性为划分标准进行聚类得到2220个OTUs，雄性样本中共有1873个OTUs，雌性样本中共有2143个OTUs，其中77个OTUs为雄性样本所特有，347个为雌性样本所特有。…”
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Prevalence of Subclinical Hypothyroidism in a Non-Diabetic Young Female Population and Its Impact on Diabetes and Cardiometabolic Risk by Nawoda Hewage, Udaya Wijesekara, Rasika Perera

“…Among those with SCH, the odds ratios (ORs) for IR were >2 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.45 to 3.87) in controls and >6 (95% CI, 3.52 to 8.41) in cases. …”
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Enhancing oncology patient care: nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and perceived benefits of early palliative integration - a cross-sectional study by Mohammed F. Hayek, Bahaaeddin M. Hammad, Faeda A. Eqtait, Ahmad Ayed, Basma Salameh, Nizar B. Said, Rasha S. Abu Zaitoun, Shurouq G. Qadous

“…Results Among of 128 nurses, the study revealed a moderate level of knowledge (3.64 ± 0.96), Positive attitude (3.59 ± 1.02) and moderately recognized the perceived benefits of early palliative care (3.57 ± 1.02). A statistically significant difference in nurses’ knowledge, attitudes and perceived benefits of early palliative care based on clinical experience. …”
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The Stability Improvement of Aspergillus fumigatus α-Amylase by Immobilization onto Chitin-Bentonite Hybrid by Ezra Rheinsky Tiarsa, Yandri Yandri, Tati Suhartati, Heri Satria, Bambang Irawan, Sutopo Hadi

“…Meanwhile, the immobilized enzyme has optimum temperature of 60°C, KM = 11.57 mg mL−1 substrate, Vmax=3.37 μmolemL−1min−1, ki = 0.0045 min−1, t1/2 = 154.00 min, and ΔGi = 108.17 kJ mole−1. …”
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Source Impact Analysis Using Char-EC/Soot-EC Ratios in the Central Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP) of India by Manisha Mishra, U.C. Kulshrestha

“…During the study period, the fPM mass concentrations exhibited very high variability, ranging from 22 to 367 (avg. ± SD: 149 ± 87) µg m−3, and approximately 40% of the annual average consisted of carbonaceous aerosols (organic carbon [OC], water-soluble OC [WSOC], and elemental carbon [EC]). …”
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Economic evaluation of integrated services for non-communicable diseases and HIV: costs and client outcomes in rural Malawi by Luckson Dullie, Emily B Wroe, Elizabeth L Dunbar, Noel Kalanga, Lawrence Nazimera, Adarsh Shah, Bright Mailosi, Chiyembekezo Kachimanga, Ryan K McBain, Natalie Price, Mahlet Gizaw, Chantelle Boudreaux, Liberty Neba

“…This compared with $2 138 907 for standalone HIV services received by 6541 individuals, or $327 per capita. …”
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Epidemiology of Respiratory Pathogens in Children with Severe Acute Respiratory Infection and Impact of the Multiplex PCR Film Array Respiratory Panel: A 2-Year Study by Asmae Lamrani Hanchi, Morad Guennouni, Meriem Rachidi, Toufik Benhoumich, Hind Bennani, Mounir Bourrous, Fadl Mrabih Rabou Maoulainine, Said Younous, Mohamed Bouskraoui, Nabila Soraa

“…The most common viruses detected were HRV (n = 201) and RSV (n = 124), followed by PIV (n = 35) influenza A (n = 29) and human metapneumovirus (n = 27). Bacteria was found in 8.8% (n = 47), and Bordetella pertussis was the most detected. …”
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Incidence and long-term patient reported outcome measures of patients with radiological cauda equina compression but without clinical features of cauda equina syndrome by Hamzah Alsheikh Soleiman, Mary Solou, Andreas K. Demetriades

“…The long-term patient reported outcomes of the operated patients revealed that 66.7% were fully ambulant, 77.8% maintained an intact sexual function, and 88.9% were free of urinary symptoms. …”
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Трансплантація серця в Україні: досвід одного центру by B. M. Todurov, S. M. Chaikovska, G. I. Kovtun, R Montgomery, G Dellgren

“…Стандартні донорські серця отримали 67 (63,3 %) реципієнтів. Маргінальні донорські серця були використані у 39 (36,7 %) випадках. …”
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Short-term Outcomes of Pancreatoduodenectomy in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Shahab Hajibandeh, MRCS, Shahin Hajibandeh, FRCS, Alwin Puthiyakunnel Saji, Ayman Ashabi, MRCS, Christopher Brown, FRCS, Nicholas G Mowbray, FRCS, Matthew Mortimer, FRCS, Guy Shingler, FRCS, Amir Kambal, FRCS, Bilal Al-Sarireh, FRCS, PhD

“…LC did not affect delayed gastric emptying (OR: 1.33, P = 0.21), postoperative bleeding (OR: 1.28, P = 0.42), and operative time (MD: 3.47 minutes, P = 0.51). Among the patients with LC, Child-Pugh B or C class increased blood loss (MD: 293.33 ml, P < 0.00001), and portal hypertension increased postoperative mortality (OR: 2.41, P = 0.01); the other outcomes were not affected. …”
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