The role of the KIBRA and APOE genes in developing spatial abilities in humans by A. V. Kazantseva, R. F. Enikeeva, Yu. D. Davydova, R. N. Mustafin, Z. R. Takhirova, S. B. Malykh, M. M. Lobaskova, T. N. Tikhomirova, E. K. Khusnutdinova

“…According to neurobiological hypotheses, individual differences in cognitive abilities may be attributed to the functioning of genes involved in the regulation of neurogenesis and synaptic plasticity. In addition, genome-wide association studies identified rs17070145 located in the KIBRA gene, which was associated with individual differences in episodic memory. …”
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The effect of GM-CSF and predictors of treatment outcome in pediatric septic shock patients by Zhen-Hao Yu, Gui-Xiang Tian, Yao-Dong Wang, Ting-Yan Liu, Peng Shi, Jia-Yun Ying, Wei-Ming Chen, Yu-Feng Zhou, Guo-Ping Lu, Cai-Yan Zhang

“…Notably, after adjustment for confounding factors, multivariate analysis revealed that the effect of GM-CSF treatment on 28-day mortality among pediatric septic shock patients did not reach statistical significance, with an odds ratio (OR) of 0.472 and a 95% confidence interval (CI) ranging from 0.153 to 1.457 (P = 0.192). …”
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Interplay between BMI, neutrophil, triglyceride and uric acid: a case-control study and bidirectional multivariate mendelian randomization analysis by Haoyuan Lyu, Na Fan, Hao Wen, Xin Zhang, Herong Mao, Qinglai Bian, Jiaxu Chen

“…Abstract Background This study aims to explore the interplay between body mass index (BMI), neutrophils, triglyceride levels, and uric acid (UA). …”
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Impact of behavior change theory-based nursing interventions on cardiac function recovery and quality of life among cardiac surgery patients with cardiopulmonary bypass by Youwei Zhao, Wei Wei, Zhiyuan Wang, Yanbo Dong, Zhenyu Su, Shichao Guo

“…The observation group showed a significantly higher left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) compared to the control group (P < 0.05), while both left ventricular end-systolic diameter (LVESD) and left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD) were significantly lower (P < 0.05). Additionally, the observation group had a significantly lower WMSI score and a longer 6MWD (P < 0.05). …”
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Identity Construction and Transformation of Zen Tourists by Xu Haichao, Liang Zengxian

“…First, organizers should select locations with beautiful natural environments, fresh air, and sites far from urban noise for Zen tourism and improve transportation, accommodation, dining, and wellness facilities to provide comprehensive physical and mental healing services. Second, in addition to experienced Zen instructors, organizers should invite relevant mental health experts to offer professional Zen guidance and psychological counseling to tourists. …”
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Combination of Compound Kushen injection with first-line treatment versus first-line treatment alone for advanced colorectal cancer: a study protocol for a multicenter, openlabel,... by Jingyuan Wu, Yuansha Ge, Guanghui Zhu, Ruike Gao, Xiaoyu Zhu, Ying Zhang, Jie Li

“…Both groups will receive at least 4 cycles of first-line therapy (FOLFOX/FOLFIRI/CAPEOX ± cetuximab/bevacizumab) in 14–21 day cycles, and the experimental group will receive additional CKI with a cumulative dose of 200 ml per cycle. …”
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The Effect of Colloids versus Crystalloids for Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy on Prognosis in Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Wang Niu, Junyi Li, Shouping Wang

“…Goal-directed fluid therapy (GDFT) contributes to improvements in intraoperative fluid infusion based on objective parameters and has been widely recommended in clinical practice. In addition, increasing evidence reveals that GDFT can improve the prognosis of surgical patients. …”
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Research on the application effect of self-transcendence nursing model in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus: a randomised controlled trial by Mengpei Xu, Ying Wu, Yaqing Zhou, Zhongmei Lv, Wei Chen, Jingjing Fan

“…In addition, the improvements of overall DDS scores and C-DMSES scores of GDM in the observation group were significantly better than those in the control group, so there was statistical significance (P < 0.05). …”
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Preparation of doped spinel LiMn2O4 cathode using α-MnO2 for high-performance Li-ion batteries by Jean Pierre Mwizerwa, Khuram Usman, Sefiu Abolaji Rasaki, Pamphile Ndagijimana

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Inflammatory bowel disease increases the risk of pancreatitis: a two-sample bidirectional Mendelian randomization analysis by Li-Hui Fang, Jia-Qi Zhang, Jin-Ke Huang, Xu-Dong Tang

“…Results Generally, IBD is associated with an increased risk of pancreatitis (IBD-AP, OR = 1.050, 95% CI 1.020–1.080, P = 7.20 × 10–5; IBD-CP, OR = 1.050, 95% CI 1.010–1.090, P = 0.019). In addition, UC increased the risk of pancreatitis (UC-AP, OR = 1.050, 95% CI 1.020–1.070, P = 9.10 × 10–5; UC-CP, OR = 1.090, 95% CI 1.040–1.140, P = 1.44 × 10–4) and CD increased the risk of acute pancreatitis (OR = 1.040, 95% CI 1.020–1.060, P = 9.61 × 10–5). …”
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Meta-analyses of mouse and human prostate single-cell transcriptomes reveal widespread epithelial plasticity in tissue regression, regeneration, and cancer by Luis Aparicio, Laura Crowley, John R. Christin, Caroline J. Laplaca, Hanina Hibshoosh, Raul Rabadan, Michael M. Shen

“…Using random matrix theory to denoise datasets, we have established reference cell type classifications for the normal mouse and human prostate and have used optimal transport to compare the cross-species transcriptomic similarities of epithelial cell populations. In addition, we have integrated analyses of single-cell transcriptomic states with copy number variants to elucidate transcriptional programs in epithelial cells during human prostate cancer progression. …”
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DIDATTICA DEL LESSICO: UN PERCORSO BIBLIOGRAFICO by Viviana de Leo

“…Con l’obiettivo di favorire un ordinamento tematico e cronologico, si è cercato di dare conto (tralasciando la pretesa di completezza e mirando, piuttosto, alla rappresentatività) sia degli studi indispensabili per l’inquadramento della materia (da collocarsi tra gli anni ’70 e i primi anni Duemila), sia dei più recenti progressi, che si analizzano nell’arco degli ultimi sei anni, a partire dal 2019.   …”
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Assessing the fall risk with Stay Independent Questionnaire in people with stroke by Peiming Chen, Peiming Chen, T. W. Liu, Shamay S. M. Ng, Shamay S. M. Ng

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Stay Independent Questionnaire (C-SIQ) in evaluating individuals with stroke.DesignThe study adopted a cross-sectional design.SettingThe research was conducted at a university-based neurorehabilitation center.ParticipantsThe study included a total of 100 individuals with stroke and 49 healthy older adults.MethodsOn Day 1, both individuals with stroke and healthy older adults underwent assessments using the C-SIQ. Additionally, individuals with stroke were evaluated using the Fugl–Meyer Assessment of Lower Extremity (FMA-LE), ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexion strength, Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed-Up and Go Test (TUG), 10-meter walk test (10 mWT), Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale, Stroke Impact Scale (SIS), and Community Integration Measure (CIM). …”
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Search for biocontrol agents among endophytic lipopeptidesynthesizing bacteria <i>Bacillus</i> spp. to protect wheat plants against Greenbug aphid (<i>Schizaphis graminum</i>) by S. D. Rumyantsev, V. Y. Alekseev, A. V. Sorokan, G. F. Burkhanova, E. A. Cherepanova, I. V. Maksimov, S. V. Veselova

“…Stl7 and B. thuringiensis B-6066, to regulate components of the pro-/antioxidant system of aphid-infested plants. In addition, this work is the first to demonstrate an elicitor role of fengycin in triggering a systemic resistance to S. graminum in wheat plants. …”
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Equivalent experimental study on rock breaking of SC-CO2 and industrial emulsion explosive by Nan JIANG, Yingkang YAO, Bin ZHU, Xuedong LUO

“…Owing to site constraints, field tests were carried out only at two sites, granite and mudstone. Additional rock bodies should be tested to generalize the conclusions.…”
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Geographic factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 prevalence during the first wave − 6 districts in Zambia, July 2020 by Stephen Longa Chanda, Tadatsugu Imamura, Warren Malambo, Rommel Bain, Chisenga Musuka, Nyambe Sinyange, Jonas Z. Hines

“…As this study was conducted early in the first wave could have impacted our findings. Additional analyses from subsequent waves could confirm if these findings persist. …”
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CuO-Fe2O3/calcium alginate-carboxymethylcellulose-chitosan as efficient nanocomposite beads for catalytic reduction of water pollutants by Nujud Maslamani, Sher Bahadar Khan, Esraa M. Bakhsh, Kalsoom Akhtar, Metab Alharbi

“…The beads had good catalytic activity and may be reused up to three times before losing their effectiveness. Additionally, the ability of the CuO-Fe2O3/CA-CMC-Cs beads to reduce 4-NP and MO in real samples such as wastewater, orange juice and strawberry juice was investigated where the reduction percentage was 91.5 %–89.0 % in the real samples. …”
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Femoral neck system (FNS) versus 4 cannulated compression screws (CCSs) in the treatment of young patients with Pauwels type III femoral neck fracture: a retrospective comparative... by Yang Gao, Tianle Ma, Xiaohu Chang, Peng Jia, Xiaoteng Li, Xin Tang

“…Comparisons were made between the two groups regarding operative duration, intraoperative blood loss, length of hospital stay, hospitalization expenses, time to fracture healing, and Harris hip score at one year post-surgery. Additionally, postoperative complications such as wound infections, nonunion, femoral neck shortening, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, and hardware failure were analyzed. …”
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Genetic Biomarkers and Circulating White Blood Cells in Osteoarthritis: A Bioinformatics and Mendelian Randomization Analysis by Yimin Pan, Xiaoshun Sun, Jun Tan, Chao Deng, Changwu Wu, Georg Osterhoff, Nikolas Schopow

“…MR analysis findings provided evidence of a genetic association between elevated neutrophil counts and a reduced risk of OA across sites (IVW: OR = 0.97, 95% CI 0.93–1.00, <i>p</i> = 0.047). Additionally, higher circulating WBC counts, particularly neutrophil counts, were associated with a suggestive decrease in hip OA (WBC IVW: OR = 0.94, 95% CI 0.89–0.99, <i>p</i> = 0.015; neutrophil IVW: OR = 0.93, 95% CI 0.88–0.99, <i>p</i> = 0.017). …”
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Net energy of grains for dairy goats differed with processing methods and grain types by Xiaodong Su, Lei Zhang, Yiyang Sun, Yanbo Wu, Jianrong Ren, Shengru Wu, Xinjian Lei, Jun Zhang, Dangdang Wang, Hao Ren, Junhu Yao

“…The substitution method was employed to determine the NE values of the dry-rolled corn (DRC), dry-rolled wheat (DRW) or steam-flaked corn (SFC, 360 g/L). …”
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