Data-independent LC-MS/MS analysis of ME/CFS plasma reveals a dysregulated coagulation system, endothelial dysfunction, downregulation of complement machinery by Massimo Nunes, Mare Vlok, Amy Proal, Douglas B. Kell, Etheresia Pretorius

“…To build on these findings, and to identify potential biomarkers that can be related to pathophysiology, we measured differences in protein expression in platelet-poor plasma (PPP) samples from 15 ME/CFS study participants and 10 controls not previously infected with SARS-CoV-2, using DIA LC-MS/MS. …”
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Decoding of periodontal screening and recording index by Dler Ali Kursheed, Faraedon Mohidden Zardawi, Hadi Mohammad Ismail, Aras Maruf Rauf, Sarhang Sarwat Gul

“…Methods: In this interventional clinical study, PSR criteria were obtained from 50 participants plus decoding of each PSR code such as percentage of bleeding (Bl), calculus (Cal) and pocket depth (PD) in each sextant. …”
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Identification of Psychological Factors Associated with Adherence to Self-Care Behaviors amongst Patients with Type 1 Diabetes by Dácil Alvarado-Martel, M. Ángeles Ruiz Fernández, Maribel Cuadrado Vigaray, Armando Carrillo, Mauro Boronat, Ana Expósito Montesdeoca, Ana M. Wägner

“…Patients with type 1 diabetes (age range: 14-71 years) were invited to participate at seven Spanish hospitals. They completed a dossier which recorded sociodemographic and clinical variables and also measured personality variables, emotional state, beliefs, and concerns regarding the illness, by means of questionnaires. …”
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Measuring the Impact of COVID-19 on Young Adult Functional Capacity: A Comparative Study of Walking and Step Endurance Tests by Patchareeya Amput, Arunrat Srithawong, Sinthuporn Maharan, Puttipong Poncumhak, Patcharin Phrompao, Eakarach Wongsaya, Tichanon Promsrisuk, Sahachat Aueyingsak

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted with 34 young participants (mean age: 20.62 years, 88.24 % female), all experiencing mild post-COVID-19 symptoms. …”
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Much Lower Prevalence and Mortality of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Japan Than in the United States Despite Higher Smoking Rates: A Meta-Analysis/Systematic Review by Akira Sekikawa, Mengyi Li, Niva Joshi, Brandon Herbert, Curtis Tilves, Chendi Cui, Shiyao Gao, Yuefang Chang, Yasutaka Nakano, Frank C Sciurba

“…Synthesizing data from 11 studies, involving 89,955 participants, Japan’s COPD prevalence was more than 10% lower than in the United States in almost all age groups for both sexes. …”
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Body composition and physical performance of mountain bike athletes by Rayane Carvalho de Moura, Crislane de Moura Costa, Cirley Pinheiro Ferreira, Bruna Lorena Soares Cavalcante Sousa, Leandra Caline dos Santos, Michelly da Silva Pinheiro, Sérgio Luís Galan Ribeiro, Sandro Soares Almeida, Joseline Lima e Silva Pinho, Naíza Monge Lages, Maria Flávia de Sousa, Iago Alves Costa, Glêbia Alexa Cardoso, Acácio Salvador Veras Silva, Alisson Alves Silva, Jefferson Cruz dos Santos Leite, Felipe Machado Brito, Lailson Henrique Oliveira dos Santos, Rubens Lima Rodrigues, Jairo da Costa Souza, Marcos Antonio Pereira dos Santos

“…Body composition assessment was carried out using bioimpedance analysis. Participants performed the standing long jump and handgrip strength tests, to assess their strength of the lower and upper limbs, respectively. …”
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Exploring the quality of end-of-life care in the intensive care unit: a qualitative multiple case study approach with family members of Muslim patients by Robert Fowler, Craig Dale, Ayah Nayfeh, Lesley Gotlib Conn

“…Data were analysed using deductive content analysis.Setting A large academic tertiary care hospital in Toronto, Canada.Participants Next-of-kin family members of Muslim patients (≥18 years) who were admitted to the ICU and died in hospital between October 2019 and December 2021.Results Family members of five Muslim patients of South Asian descent were recruited for this study. …”
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Correlation between Imaging Morphological Findings and Laboratory Biomarkers in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema by Eleni Dimitriou, Theodoros N. Sergentanis, Vaia Lambadiari, George Theodossiadis, Panagiotis Theodossiadis, Irini Chatziralli

“…To investigate the potential association between peripheral blood biomarkers and morphological characteristics of retinal imaging in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME). Methods. Participants in this cross-sectional study were 36 consecutive patients (36 eyes) with treatment-naïve DME, who underwent spectral domain-optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), fundus photography, and fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA). …”
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Endoscopic Epidurolysis for the Management of Chronic Spinal Pain: A Delphi-Based Italian Experts Consensus by Matteo Luigi Giuseppe Leoni, Felice Occhigrossi, Michael Tenti, William Raffaeli, ISAL Research Study Group

“…Results Twenty-six clinicians participated in the study, with a 100% response rate in both rounds. …”
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Perception des végétaux chez les Ribeirinhos d’Amazonie brésilienne by Claire Couly

“…This article deals with the perception that traditional people living in a protected area of the Brazilian Amazon (the Ribeirinhos of the Tapajós National Forest) have of the plants. …”
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Prevalence, correlates and explanatory models of cognitive deficits in patients with schizophrenia—A cross sectional study by Chithra Uppinkudru, Rajesh Gopalakrishnan, Joseph Noel, Anju Kuruvilla

“…Results: One hundred and forty patients participated in the study. The prevalence of cognitive deficits was 75.7% using ACE-III scores, 19.3% on OSCARS, and 40% based on subjective reports. …”
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Factors Associated with Adherence to Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Among Patients Attending a Nurse-Led Community Clinic in Australia: A Qualitative Study by Fouziah Almouqati, Judith Daire, Catherine Catanach, Jean-Louis deSousa, Sam Quill, Mohamed Estai

“…<b>Results:</b> A total of 22 participants completed the interview, including 10 females with a mean age of 60 ± 16.2 years. …”
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‘Underestimation of fall risks by older adults: The need for professional evaluation to identify home hazards’ by E．Y Ishigaki, A．S Passos, L．E．G Leme

“…A test-retest analysis was also conducted with 30 participants. Results: Results showed that older adults identified an average of 5.1 risk factors, whereas healthcare professionals identified 12.6 on average, indicating low to moderate agreement between the two groups. …”
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Lysozyme-based spray for treatment of radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis by Zdenka Gojković, Jelena Rožić, Nataša Gašpar, Aziz Šukalo, Meliha Mehić, Amna Tanović Avdić, Una Glamočlija

“…Results: The total number of participants was 56, of which 26 were in lysozyme and 30 in the control group. …”
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Aniline dissociation reaction-time developed surface composites on severe plastic deformed aluminum through surface mechanical alloying by Mohamed Refaat Ebrahim, Emad Al Ashkar

“…Considering the maximum 10 min-SMA time processed Al surface contains all previously formed phases, where each formed phase after 2.5, 5 and 7.5min-SMA should have participated in forming the following phases in next SMA time range. …”
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Verification of the expert’s opinion by M. H. Shcherbakovskyi, M. V. Dementiev

“…Procedural measures include: appointment of a new examination to resolve the same questions from the study of the same objects under inspection; interrogation of the expert and other participants in the criminal proceedings in order to establish the circumstances relating to the subject of the examination, as well as information on the peculiarities of the origin, existence, exploitation, seizure, storage of objects of examination; demand for objects and documents that can establish the factual data necessary in the case; receiving oral consultations and written explanations from a specialist (non-procedural measures provide indicative information through consultations with specialists and receiving a review of the expert’s opinion from them); familiarization of the initiator of the appointment of expertise with the scientific and methodical literature for comparison of the conducted expert research in accordance with the requirements existing in the expert field.…”
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Tsarist Doctors in the Implementation of Peter the Great’s Foreign Policy Initiatives in 1716–1721 by A. V. Morokhin

“…Unfortunately, the information about Polikala's participation in Peter I's secret diplomacy events is sketchy.The article concludes that the tsarist doctors played an essential role in implementing the foreign policy initiatives of Peter I.…”
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Toxoplasmosis—Awareness and Knowledge of Pregnant Women in Rural Areas of Malakand Region, Pakistan by Wali Khan, Hafeez ur Rahman, Yousef Abdal Jalil Fadladdin, Naseem Rafiq, Robi Naz, Patricio R. De los Rios-Escalante, Shabir Ahmad, Shouaa Abdulaziz Alrobaish, Noorah Saleh Al-Sowayan

“…On the other hand, 29.5% of the participants showed poor knowledge about toxoplasmosis. …”
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Study for the Effect on Structure and Properties of Highland Barley Proteins During Stir-frying by HUANG Liang-liang, JIANG Kang-hui, LI Qi, YANG Jie, HU Yun, LI Liang

“…In summary, frying can change the protein structure of highland barley, and partially alter the properties.…”
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HPV vaccination knowledge, attitude, and practices among physicians in a teaching hospital, Karachi by Sehrish Habib Memon, Bhombhal Swaleha Tariq

“…Results: Results show 22.4% males and 77.6% females participated in the study. 20% were internists, 35.2% were family physicians, 18.8% were pediatricians, and 26.1% were gynecologists. …”
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