The CHK1 inhibitor prexasertib in BRCA wild-type platinum-resistant recurrent high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma: a phase 2 trial by Elena Giudice, Tzu-Ting Huang, Jayakumar R. Nair, Grant Zurcher, Ann McCoy, Darryl Nousome, Marc R. Radke, Elizabeth M. Swisher, Stanley Lipkowitz, Kristen Ibanez, Duncan Donohue, Tyler Malys, Min-Jung Lee, Bernadette Redd, Elliot Levy, Shraddha Rastogi, Nahoko Sato, Jane B. Trepel, Jung-Min Lee

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The Risk Factors for Diabetic Retinopathy in a Chinese Population: A Cross-Sectional Study by Qingmin Sun, Yali Jing, Bingjie Zhang, Tianwei Gu, Ran Meng, Jie Sun, Dalong Zhu, Yaping Wang

“…Logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate the risk of diabetic retinopathy. …”
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Quantitative assessment of colour fundus photography in hyperopia children based on artificial intelligence by Yuan Zhang, Yingting Zhu, Zhirong Wang, Yue Xiao, Yehong Zhuo, Zhidong Li, Guitong Ye, Jianqi Chen, Ruiyu Luo, Rui Xie, Jinan Zhan

“…Objectives This study aimed to quantitatively evaluate optic nerve head and retinal vascular parameters in children with hyperopia in relation to age and spherical equivalent refraction (SER) using artificial intelligence (AI)-based analysis of colour fundus photographs (CFP).Methods and analysis This cross-sectional study included 324 children with hyperopia aged 3–12 years. …”
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Effects of Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Ceylon cinnamon) extract on lipid profile, glucose levels and its safety in adults: A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial. by Dimuthu Muthukuda, Chamini Kanatiwela de Silva, Saumiyah Ajanthan, Namal Wijesinghe, Anuradha Dahanayaka, Arunasalam Pathmeswaran

“…Reduction in LDL-C at 12 weeks (from the baseline value) was compared between the two groups using ANCOVA. A complete-case analysis was adhered to in analyzing the outcome data.…”
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Preoperative Risk Assessment of Lymph Node Metastasis in cT1 Lung Cancer: A Retrospective Study from Eastern China by Chengyan Zhang, Guanchao Pang, Chengxi Ma, Jingni Wu, Pingli Wang, Kai Wang

“…We retrospectively reviewed 924 patients (development group) and 380 patients (validation group) of clinical T1 lung cancer. …”
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Comparison of the Efficacy and Tolerability of Dienogest and Dienogest Plus Ethinylestradiol on Endometriosis Related-Pain by Tolga Karacan, Huseyin Kiyak, Eser Ozyurek, Mevlide San, Engin Oral

“…Conclusion: Upon analysis of our 6 months of clinical data, estrogen-progestin and a progestin alone seem to be of similar efficacy for the temporary treatment of endometriosis-related pain. …”
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Correlation between atherogenic index of plasma and cardiovascular disease risk across Cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic syndrome stages 0–3: a nationwide prospective cohort study... by Yaohua Hu, Yu Liang, Jian Li, Xinyang Li, Mengyuan Yu, Wenpeng Cui

“…Specifically, the risk ratio for each unit increase in AIP was 1.31 (95% CI 1.11–1.55), while the Hazard Ratio (HR) for the group with the highest AIP levels compared to the group with the lowest AIP levels was 1.22 (95% CI 1.08–1.39). …”
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Electronic nudge tool technology used in the critical care and peri-anaesthetic setting: a scoping review protocol by Frank Kee, Martin Dempster, Bronagh Blackwood, Lisa McIlmurray, Lynne Lohfeld, Murali Shyamsundar, Charles Gillan, Rachael Hagan

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Technology to improve reliable access to oxygen in Western Uganda: study protocol for a phased implementation trial in neonatal and paediatric wards by Graham Moore, Hamish Graham, Rami Subhi, Sheillah Bagayana, Joseph Mugerwa, David Peake, Eleanor Nakintu, Daniel Murokora, Roger Rassool, Marc Sklar, Bryn Sobott

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Mapping the landscape and evidence of cross-sectoral collaboration models targeting individuals referred for assessment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or autism spectr... by Niels Bilenberg, Pernille Tanggaard Andersen, Rikke Kirstine Kristensen, Emilie Dalsgaard Milling, Julie Dalgaard Guldager

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Variation Characteristics of the Main Hydrochemical Indexes in Typical Subterranean Rivers in the South China Karst Region Based on Curve Fitting by Shuyi Liu, Chuan Liang, Lina Wang, Lingwei Zeng, Chunyi Wang

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Paediatric norms for photopic electroretinogram testing based on a large cohort of Chinese preschool children by Henry Ho-lung Chan, Sonia Seen-hang Chan, Kai Yip Choi

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Is There a Relationship between Serum Anti-Mullerian Hormone Levels and Abortion Rates in Patients Who Received In vitro Fertilisation-Embryo Transfer Cycles? by Pinar Karacin, Serdar Dilbaz, Oya Aldemir, Berna Dilbaz, Yaprak Engin Ustun

“…Statistical Analysis Used: The Mann–Whitney U-test was used in comparison of non-parametric data of two groups; the Kruskal–Wallis test was used to compare the data of more than two groups. …”
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Erythrocyte modified controlling nutritional status as a biomarker for predicting poor prognosis in post-surgery breast cancer patients by Jingjing Hu, Jiaming Dong, Xiang Yang, Zhiyi Ye, Guoming Hu

“…The Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed that the group exhibiting high ECONUT scores experiencing a notably poorer DFS. …”
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Retrospective and Prospective Investigations about “Quatrefoil” Erythrocytes in Canine Blood Smears by Alessandra Gavazza, Marianna Ricci, Martina Brettoni, Biancaurora Gugliucci, Anna Pasquini, Daniela Rispoli, Nicola Bernabò, George Lubas

“…The presence of unusual two RBCs patterns (so-called “quatrefoil RBCs,” qRBCs) on canine blood smears at Optical Microscope (OM) was seen during routine evaluation of CBCs. Two consecutive retrospective investigations were arranged including about 7,000 CBCs and clinical records and laboratory data from dogs showing qRBCs. …”
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Hostility Modifies the Association between TV Viewing and Cardiometabolic Risk by Anthony Fabio, Chung-Yu Chen, Kevin H. Kim, Darin Erickson, David R. Jacobs, Janice C. Zgibor, Tammy Chung, Karen A. Matthews, Steven Sidney, Carlos Iribarren, Mark A. Pereira

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Students Participating as Ambassadors for Research in Kentucky (SPARK): A health equity undergraduate research training program by Ariel A. Arthur, Rebecca L. deLacerda Allen, Fidelis Y. Sesenu, Maxwell A. Groznik, Carrie B. Oser, Justin X. Moore, Jessica R. Thompson, Alexis N. James, Madeline N. Dunfee, Philip A. Kern, Nancy E. Schoenberg

“…Trainees complete didactic coursework on health equity, study design and proposal development, data analysis, and ethics. Students receive a stipend and research expenses, and multiple mentors guide them in creating original research projects for which they serve as Principal Investigator. …”
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Effects of intra-class peer mentorship intervention programme on the academic performances of academically underperforming medical students in Nigeria by George Uchenna Eleje, David Chibuike Ikwuka, Kingsley Chinaza Nwosu, Lydia Ijeoma Eleje, Obiageli Ifeoma Ikwuka, Nasiru Sani, Jean Paul Niyoyita, Kazeem Bidemi Okesina, Uchechukwu Dimkpa, Uchechukwu Kevin Nwanna, Victor Bassey Archibong, Eric Twizeyimana, Niranjan Shridhar Divekar, Samuel Ifedioranma Ogenyi, Okwute Michael Ochayi, Marcus Bushaku, Elemi John Ani, Kingsley Chidiebere Nwaogu, Olufunke Onaadepo, Ibrahim Mohammed Sule, Emmanuel Chukwunweike Nwangwu, Chisom Adaobi Nri-Ezedi, Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu, Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Theophilus Osaje Okonoboh, Onyecherelam Monday Ogelle, Ezinne Ifeyinwa Nwaneli, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu, Diresibachew Haile Wondimu, Edwin Okechukwu Nwobodo

“…A post-programme CAT assessed academic performance, and quantitative data were analysed using paired-samples t-tests to evaluate changes in academic performance, SVS and USEI. …”
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Improving Media Literacy Among Higher Education Students Through Vitagenic Information by Darmonjon Maxmudova, Egambergan Khudoynazarov, Meruert Pazilova, Khairulla Alyaminov, Gulbahar Abilova, Zamira Sherimbetova, Sherzod Korabayev

“…The study employs a mixed-methods methodology, integrating both qualitative and quantitative data. Surveys were conducted with 200 university students to evaluate their existing media literacy levels and to determine how vitagenic experiences affect their critical thinking abilities. …”
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A Strategy for Bone Conduction Device Adoption: Study of Non-Usage Challenges, Skin-Deep Insights and Patient Satisfaction by Jasmine Van de Kerkhof, Lore Bleyaert, Nicolas Verhaert, Bob Lerut

“…Additional questions were added to explore reasons for non-use and interest in alternative devices. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and chi-square tests to compare outcomes between groups. …”
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