A meta-analysis on the impact of concurrent or pre-existing cancer diagnosis on acute myocardial infarction outcomes. by Jie Wang, Jia Yu

“…The certainty of the evidence was assessed using the standard GRADE approach.<h4>Results</h4>A total of 22 studies were included. …”
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Molecular genetic detection and differentiation of <i>Xanthomonas oryzae</i> pv. <i>oryzicola</i>, bacterial leaf streak agents of rice by M. L. Koroleva, S. A. Blinova, A. A. Shvartsev, V. E. Kurochkin, Ya. I. Alekseev

“…Its eff icacy has been conf irmed using f ive different qPCR detection systems from different manufacturers, so it can be recommended for diagnostic and screening studies.…”
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Gym exercising patterns, lifestyle and high-risk sexual behaviour in men who have sex with men and in heterosexual men by N Davidovitch, Z Mor, K Parfionov, I Grotto

“…This study compares gym exercise and sexual risk behaviour between men who have sex with men (MSM) and heterosexual men. The research was based on the assumption that men who become muscular and physically attractive increase their number of sex partners and consequently their risk of HIV or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).Setting Five gyms in central Tel Aviv, Israel.Participants In 2012, a sample of 182 (48%) MSM and 197 (52%) heterosexual men who train in gyms completed anonymous questionnaires regarding their training, health and sexual behaviours.Outcomes Participants in this cross-sectional study who exercised more than the median number of anaerobic training hours were defined as performing intensive anaerobic training (IAT), and those who had performed more than one act of unprotected anal/vaginal intercourse in the preceding 6 months with a partner whose HIV status was unknown were defined as high risk.Results MSM showed a stronger desire to become muscular than heterosexual men, were more likely to perform IAT, and used protein powders or anabolic steroids. …”
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Ensemble machine learning models for lung cancer incidence risk prediction in the elderly: a retrospective longitudinal study by Songjing Chen, Sizhu Wu

“…Models were trained and tested using samples from 2000 to 2015 and independent external validated through those from 2016 to 2019. …”
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Serum metabolic profiles in quails: Effects of age, breed, and sex by Qin He, Hanle Shang, Yizhong Huang, Lizhi Li, Zhuomin Wu, Huihui Ran, Jiguo Xu, Xinwei Xiong

“…In this study, liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectroscopy (LC-MS/MS)-based metabolomics was used to examine the effects of age, breed, and sex on the serum metabolic profile of quails. …”
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Challenges in developing a split drive targeting dsx for the genetic control of the invasive malaria vector Anopheles stephensi by Mireia Larrosa-Godall, Joshua X. D. Ang, Philip T. Leftwich, Estela Gonzalez, Lewis Shackleford, Katherine Nevard, Rob Noad, Michelle A. E. Anderson, Luke Alphey

“…Urgent efforts are required to develop novel and more efficient strategies for targeted vector control. CRISPR/Cas9-based homing gene drives have been proposed as attractive alternative strategies. …”
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Factors associated with hospital length of stay in patients admitted with suspected malaria in Kenya: secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey by Hillary Kipruto, Beatrice Machini, Jacqueline Chesang, Beatrice Amboko, Thomas N O Achia

“…Objectives To investigate factors associated with hospital length of stay (LOS) in patients admitted with suspected malaria using a competing risk approach.Setting County government referrals and major faith-based hospitals in Kenya in 2018.Design Secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey data.Participants Data were extracted from 2396 medical records of patients admitted with suspected malaria at 90 hospitals.Outcome measures LOS, defined as time to discharge, was the primary event of interest, and time to death was the competing event against patient factors assessed during admission and hospitalisation.Results Among the patients analysed, 2283 were discharged, 49 died and 64 were censored. …”
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Evaluating pre-processing and deep learning methods in medical imaging: Combined effectiveness across multiple modalities by Thien B. Nguyen-Tat, Tran Quang Hung, Pham Tien Nam, Vuong M. Ngo

“…However, determining the optimal combination of these techniques across different types of medical images remains a challenge. Using empirical experiments, this evaluation research investigates the effectiveness of five popular pairs of preprocessing techniques combined with five widely used deep learning models. …”
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Problem of pain in the USA: evaluating the generalisability of high-impact chronic pain models over time using National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data by Sean Mackey, Titilola Falasinnu, Md Belal Hossain, Mohammad Ehsanul Karim, Kenneth Arnold Weber

“…We assessed the models’ generalisability and drew comparisons across time. We constructed five validation scenarios to account for variations in the availability of predictor variables across datasets and different time frames for pain assessment questions. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of postpartum anemia after cesarean delivery in public hospitals of Awi zone, North West Ethiopia, 2023; a cross-sectional study. by Gebretsadek Habtamu, Asmare Talie, Tinsae Kassa, Dawit Misganaw Belay

“…<h4>Method</h4>A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 395 mothers who gave birth by cesarean delivery from May 1-30, 2023. …”
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Clinical implication of NT-proBNP to predict mortality in patients with acute type A aortic dissection: a retrospective cohort study by Rui Zhang, Hao Wang, Chenxi Song, Rui Fu, Kefei Dou, Shuai Liu, Qianqian Liu, Xiaohui Bian, Weida Liu, Chengang Zhu, Jingjing Gao, Sheng Yuan, Xinming Cui, Sijia Qin, Yumeng Li

“…We aimed to investigate the prognostic value of N-terminal pro-B type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) among this critically ill population.Design The design of this study was a retrospective cohort study.Setting The study population was recruited in the Emergency Department of Fuwai hospital in China from 2018 to 2020.Participants We consecutively enrolled 829 patients with acute type A aortic dissection and measurable baseline NT-proBNP.Primary outcome The primary endpoint was 1-year all-cause death.Results Based on tertiles of NT-proBNP (pg/mL), patients were stratified into low (≤150.3, n=276), intermediate (150.3–667.6, n=277) and high (&gt;667.6, n=276) NT-proBNP groups. …”
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Circular RNA circBNC2 inhibits tumorigenesis by modulating ferroptosis and acts as a nanotherapeutic target in prostate cancer by Xiang Pan, Kailai Chen, Wei Gao, Meiqi Xu, Fanlong Meng, Mengyuan Wu, Zi Qi Wang, Yun Qi Li, Wanhai Xu, Manjie Zhang, Yakun Luo

“…Additionally, we developed an efficient and safe PTT strategy based on a nanodelivery system that codelivers circBNC2 and DTX, highlighting its potential as a novel therapeutic approach for mCRPC.…”
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A numerical model for duricrust formation by water table fluctuations by C. Fenske, C. Fenske, J. Braun, J. Braun, F. Guillocheau, C. Robin

“…</p> <p>In this article, we present the first numerical geomorphological model for the formation of duricrusts based on the hydrological hypothesis. …”
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Unraveling the genetic spectrum of inherited deaf-blindness in Portugal by Telma Machado, Telmo Cortinhal, Ana Luísa Carvalho, Francisco Teixeira-Marques, Rufino Silva, Joaquim Murta, João Pedro Marques

“…Demographics, clinical, and genetic data were retrieved from individual patient records. Genetic variants were classified according to the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics; only likely pathogenic or pathogenic variants were considered relevant for solved cases. …”
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A Review on Bioactive Phytochemical Constituents and Pharmacological Activities of Aegiceras corniculatum: A Pharmaceutically Important Mangrove Plant by Pritam Sarkar, Tasfiya Rufaidah Ahnaf, Razina Rouf, Jamil Ahmad Shilpi, Shaikh Jamal Uddin

“…Articles published until July 2023 were extracted and all the information was sorted based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data revealed that anti-inflammatory compounds from this plant suppress iNOS, myeloperoxidase, COX, LOX, and cytokines (like TNF-alpha, IL-1ß, LTB4, IL-12, and IL-6) to reduce inflammation. 5-O-Butyl-embelin, 2-hydroxy-5-ethoxy-3-nonyl1, 4-benzoquinone, 5-O-methylembelin, 5-O-methyl-rapanone, s-saponin, and 5-O-ethylembelin are some phytochemicals of A. corniculatum with anticancer properties, although their mechanism is unclear. …”
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The prevalence of hand pathology in regional orthopaedic hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal: A cross-sectional study by S Thabit, M O'Connor, W Parker, T Mashishi, K Moodley, A Peer, K Matanzima, A J de Villiers, O Adewusi, R Aboobaker, A Rocher

“…HP represented 21% of these cases. The majority (17%, 406/2 335) were related to trauma and represented 23% of all the traumatic orthopaedic presentations. …”
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Servant Leadership: Influence of Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment by Nikolina Vrcelj, Vuk Bevanda, Nevena Bevanda

“…Data: The quantitative data for the analysis were collected from February 5, 2020, until February 15, 2020, based on the results of a survey of 102 online participants. …”
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Assessing how pro-environmental perspectives impact participation in rooftop organic agriculture in urban neighborhoods by Mohammad Enamul Hoque, Abdullah Al Mamun, Perengki Susanto

“…Design/methodology/approach – Study data were collected from 352 households in two major Bangladeshi cities and analysed through SEM-PLS for model assessment and prediction. …”
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Assessment of Knowledge about Obstetric Danger Signs and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women in Debre Tabor Town, Northwest Ethiopia by Mestawut Mihret, Hailegebriel Wondimu

“…Adjusted odds ratios at 95% confidence interval and a value of p<0.05 were used to identify the predictors. Results. From a total of 295 interviewed, 61% of them were poorly knowledgeable about obstetric danger signs, but 39% of them were knowledgeable. …”
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Sediment organic carbon stocks in tropical lakes and its implication for sustainable lake management by T.R. Soeprobowti, N.D. Takarina, P.S. Komala, L. Subehi, M. Wojewódka-Przybył, J. Jumari, R. Nastuti

“…Bulk density and total nitrogen content were analyzed, and the percentage of organic carbon was calculated from the loss of ignition. The sediment organic carbon stock was calculated based on the bulk density and organic carbon content. …”
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