Psychosocial work stressors and mental health in Ph.D. students in Germany-Evidence from two cross-sectional samples. by Meike Heming, Peter Angerer, Mathias Diebig

“…<h4>Background</h4>Ph.D. students have been shown to report a lower mental health status compared to the general population. …”
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Comparison of the Insertion Conditions and Haemodynamic Changes during I-Gel Insertion using Propofol, Ketamine-Propofol (Ketofol) and Thiopentone Intravenous Induction Agents: An... by Pooja Arpapan Shah, Aashi Nilesh Surti, Anupapama Kumari, Dinesh K Chauhan, Sara Mary Thomas

“…Complete jaw relaxation and mouth opening were better in the ketofol group than in the propofol group (p-value: 0.003) and were significantly lower in the thiopentone group. Induction time was faster in the ketofol group than in the other groups. …”
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The Response of the Pulp-Dentine Complex, PDL, and Bone to Three Calcium Silicate-Based Cements: A Histological Study in an Animal Rat Model by Ranjdar Mahmood Talabani, Balkees Taha Garib, Reza Masaeli

“…An experimental lateral root perforation with pulp exposure was performed in 32 lower incisors of 16 male Wistar albino rats. They were randomly assigned into three test groups (each including eight teeth) that were filled either by Biodentine (BD) or MicroMega mineral trioxide aggregate (MM-MTA) or EndoSequence root repair material putty (ESRRM putty), besides eight unperforated incisors from the other four rats (control group). …”
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The miR-146a SNP Rs2910164 and miR-155 SNP rs767649 Are Risk Factors for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in the Iranian Population by Neda K. Dezfuli, Ian M. Adcock, Shamila D. Alipoor, Sharareh Seyfi, Babak Salimi, Maryam Mafi Golchin, Neda Dalil Roofchayee, Mohammad Varhram, Esmaeil Mortaz

“…The AT genotype (OR = 0.57, 95% CI = 0.33–0.99, p=0.048) and the A allele frequency (OR = 0.58, 95% CI = 0.35–0.98, p=0.043) in rs767649 were lower in NSCLC patients in comparison with the control group. …”
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Phenetic analysis of natural apricot populations in the Mountainous Dagestan for endocarp (stone) features by D. M. Anatov

“…To analyze the diversity of endocarp (stone) forms in natural apricot populations under the conditions of the Mountainous Dagestan, three model cenopopulations (CPs) were selected: in Gunibsky District, along the Kara Koysu (Lower Keger Vlg., 900–1200 m ASL) and Bagdakuli rivers (Salta Vlg., 900–1100 m ASL), and in Levashinsky District, along the Kazikumukh Koysu river (Burtanimakhi Vlg., 1000–1200 m ASL). …”
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Effects of auricular acupoint pressing combined with continuous scenario simulation nursing interventions for patients with Meniere's disease (耳穴压丸联合持续性情景模拟护理干预耳眩晕患者效果观察)... by TIAN Yuan (田媛), QI Shasha (齐莎莎), HU Jingyi (胡静怡), LI Mengting (李梦婷), ZHANG Jingran (张京然), GENG Qingwen (耿庆文), ZHANG Ying (张莹)

“…The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score in the observation group was lower than that in the control group (P＜0. 05). Conclusion The application of auricular acupoint pressing combined with continuous scenario simulation nursing interventions can improve sleep quality and nursing satisfaction of patients with Meniere's disease . …”
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HyProCure for Flatfoot Deformity: A Clinical Characteristics Analysis in China by Shaoling Fu, Chenglin Wu, Cheng Wang, Jiazheng Wang, Zhongmin Shi

“…The complication rate and removal rate in the children and adolescent group were lower than those in the adult group. HyProCure can be removed without additional adverse effects.…”
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Enhancement of host defense against Helicobacter pylori infection through modulation of the gastrointestinal microenvironment by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Lp05 by Yao Dong, Mei Han, Yongmei Qi, Ying Wu, Zhipeng Zhou, Dacheng Jiang, Zhonghui Gai

“…In vivo, Lp05 significantly lowered gastric mucosal urease activity and serum H. pylori-IgG antibody levels in infected mice (p &lt; 0.01). …”
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In vitro Antibacterial Effect of Reduning Combined with Polymyxin on Carbapenem Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae by Shangguan ZF, Chen HL, Li YF, Shi N, Mao QF

“…In addition, MIC of Reduning plus polymyxin for CRKP was lower than that of Reduning or polymyxin alone. Among 50 strains of CRKP, FICI ≤ 0.5 was noted in 7 strains, 0.5 < FICI ≤ 1.0 in 43 strains, and none had FICI > 1.0. …”
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Identifying key signs of motor neurone disease in primary care: a nested case–control study using the QResearch database by Aleksandar Radunović, Carol Coupland, Julia Hippisley-Cox, Christopher J McDermott, Tom A Ranger, Judith Burchardt, Xue W Mei

“…Patients who reported symptoms indicative of damage to the lower brainstem and its connections were diagnosed sooner than those who presented with respiratory or cognitive signs.Conclusion This is the first study that has identified, confirmed and quantified the association of key symptoms and signs with MND diagnosis. …”
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Improving ROP management: insights from a comparative analysis of screening and treatment modalities in a tertiary hospital, Pakistan by Muhammad Moin, Aisha Azam, Lubna Siddiq Mian, Ashal Pal, Rutaab Kareem, Noor Us Sehar

“…Zone 1 ROP was found in 36% of cases, associated with lower birth weight (P = 0.029) and earlier gestational age (P = 0.037), while Zone 2 ROP, found in 64%, was linked to higher birth weight and later gestational age. …”
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Resting-state functional brain connectivity in female adolescents with first-onset anorexia nervosa by Katrien F.M. Bracké, Laura Monteiro Rente Dias, Marisha N. Meijer, Cathelijne P.M. Steegers, Laurinde F. den Heijer, Tess van der Harst, Marjolein H.G. Dremmen, Meike W. Vernooij, Gwen C. Dieleman, Tonya White

“…Results: Underweight AN participants had lower RS-FC between the DMN-IN, as well as between the FPN-IN compared to the TD adolescents. …”
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Ecological and forestry assessment of the compliance of the composition of forest crops designed for afforestation with the types of forest site conditions in the Steppe climate of... by Svitlana Raspopina, Anastasiia Suska, Yulia Belay, Vitalii Goroshko

“…In particular, in Dnipropetrovsk region over the last five years, the actual average survival rate of forest crops did not exceed 41 %, which is 1.7 times lower than the standard indicator (70%). The dominant cause of forest crops mortality (97.3% of cases), as in other steppe areas, is drought. …”
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Public knowledge, attitudes, practices, and barriers to skin cancer screening in the United Arab Emirates. by Anan S Jarab, Walid Al-Qerem, Karem H Alzoubi, Mariam Al Mohammad, Shrouq R Abu Heshmeh, Yazid N Al Hamarneh, Tareq Mukattash, Maher Khdour

“…Older age (OR = 0.985, 95%CI: 0.971-0.998) and lack of health insurance (OR = 0.478, 95%CI: 0.301-0.758) were associated with lower screening practices. Female gender (OR = 1.833, 95%CI: 1.361-2.469), being married (OR = 1.415, 95%CI: 1.006-1.992), being a non-smoker (OR = 1.568, 95%CI: 1.045-2.352) or a former smoker (OR = 2.555, 95% CI: 1.082-6.034), and more favourable attitudes (OR = 1.071, 95%CI: 1.044-1.096) were associated with higher screening practices.…”
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Cytotoxic and cytostatic activity of five new imidazotetrazine derivatives on breast cancer cell cultures MDAMB231, BT474, and MCF-7 by Ahmed Hamid Al-Humairi, Svetlana E. Sitnikova, Valery V Novochadov

“…Imidazotetrazine 2 and imidazotetrazine 3 demonstrated CTA indicators lower than those of temozolomide. IC50 was not achieved, and the MCS value varied between 1.34 and 1.74. …”
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Evaluating Ultrafine Particles and PM2.5 in Microenvironments with Health Perspectives: Variability in Concentrations and Pollutant Interrelationships by Sheng Xiang, Shaojun Zhang, Yu Ting Yu, Hui Wang, Ye Deng, Qinwen Tan, Zihang Zhou, Ye Wu

“…Here, the R2 showed a comparable seasonal trend (winter lower than autumn) and similar magnitude as the literature, but no strong correlation (R2 < 0.15) was found. …”
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Hindguts of Kyphosus sydneyanus harbor phylogenetically and genomically distinct Alistipes capable of degrading algal polysaccharides and diazotrophy by Cesar T. Facimoto, Kendall D. Clements, W. Lindsey White, Kim M. Handley

“…Ruminant- and fish-derived Alistipes had significantly smaller genomes than human-derived strains, and lower GC contents, possibly reflecting a symbiotic relationship with their hosts. …”
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Effect of Astragalus injection treatment for viral myocarditis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Dinala jialiken, Lichao Qian, Shiwu Wen, Shuai Ren, Yadong Fan, Yi xuan Dong, Chong Zou

“…Additionally, the Astragalus injection group exhibited the following benefits for patients affected by viral myocarditis: decreasing ∆AST [weighted mean difference (WMD) = − 14.23, 95% confidence interval (CI) (− 24.17, − 4.30), P < 0.05]; ∆CK [weighted mean difference (WMD) = − 34.84, 95% confidence interval (CI) (− 48.03, − 21.65), P < 0.05], lowering ∆CK-MB [WMD = − 7.64, 95% CI (− 9.30, − 5.99), P < 0.001], ∆cTnl [WMD = − 0.18, 95% CI (− 0.27, − 0.10), P < 0.001], ∆LDH [WMD = -41.93, 95% CI (− 55.97, − 27.90), P < 0.05], and ∆cTnI [WMD = − 0.18, 95% CI (− 0.28, − 0.08), P < 0.05]. …”
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Effect of Melatonin as an Antioxidant Drug to Reverse Hepatic Steatosis: Experimental Model by Blanca Martínez Soriano, Antonio Güemes, Guillermo Pola, Azucena Gonzalo, Pilar Palacios Gasós, Ana C. Navarro, Roberto Martínez-Beamonte, Jesús Osada, José J. García

“…As for lipid metabolism, animals that maintain the steatotic diet and take melatonin lower total and LDL cholesterol levels and increase HDL levels, although these results do not acquire statistical significance. …”
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Re-evaluating large for gestational age: differential effects on perinatal outcomes in term and premature births by Chun-Heng Kuo, Chun-Heng Kuo, Chun-Heng Kuo, Yi-Ling Wu, Chi-Nien Chen, Chi-Nien Chen, Yu-Ru Lo, I-Weng Yen, Kang-Chih Fan, Yi-Yun Tai, Ming-Wei Lin, Chih-Cheng Hsu, Chih-Cheng Hsu, Chih-Cheng Hsu, Chih-Cheng Hsu, Hung-Yuan Li

“…Conversely, being LGA was associated with lower risks of primary cesarean section (very preterm group), jaundice needing phototherapy (moderate and very preterm groups), respiratory distress (moderate and very preterm groups), NICU admission (moderate and very preterm groups), newborn sepsis (very preterm group), retinopathy of prematurity (late, moderate, and very preterm groups), and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (very preterm group). …”
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