Assessment of The Impact of Apremilast on Levels of IL-17, IL-23, and Lipids in Obese Psoriatic Patient by Haitham M. Saad, Adil A. Noaimi, Halla Gh. Mahmood

“…Results: The mean age of the participants was 38 years. The most common age group was 30–40 years. …”
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Association between novel anthropometric indices and overactive bladder: a population-based study by Heng Liu, Huqiang Dong, Mingchu Jin, Yu Zhou, Haidong Hao, Yutang Yuan, Hongtao Jia, Min He

“…This study aims to evaluate the relationship between novel anthropometric indices and OAB, providing a more accurate assessment of obesity-related risk factors.MethodsThe National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data from 2007 to 2018 were utilized, comprising 27,560 participants. To assess the association and discriminative ability of novel anthropometric indices, including the Body Roundness Index (BRI), A Body Shape Index (ABSI), Waist-to-Weight Index (WWI), and Relative Fat Mass (RFM), with OAB, we employed multivariable logistic regression, restricted cubic spline (RCS) analysis, subgroup analysis, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve methods.ResultsMultivariable logistic regression analysis indicated that higher levels of novel anthropometric indices were positively associated with OAB prevalence. …”
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Examining the relationship between incidence and mortality for commonly diagnosed cancers in the USA: an observational study using population-based SEER database by H Gilbert Welch, Adewole S Adamson, Vishal R Patel

“…We assessed the relationship between incidence and mortality for commonly diagnosed cancers in the USA.Design Population-based observational study of US counties.Setting and participants The Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database was used to obtain incidence (2000–2016) and mortality (2002–2018) data for the 12 most commonly diagnosed non-haematologic cancers.Outcome measures County-level correlation between cancer incidence and mortality. …”
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Comparative response mechanisms of two cultivars of Musa paradisiaca L. to Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense infection by Yajie Duan, Yajie Duan, Zhiwei Jia, Zhiwei Lu, Huigang Hu, Rulin Zhan

“…The functional annotation of these differentially expressed genes (DEGs) emphasized their predominant participation in biological processes. Further analysis via the KEGG database revealed that 14 DEGs in the susceptible varieties were particularly enriched in pathways related to plant hormone signaling. …”
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Primary Signet Ring Cell/Histiocytoid Carcinoma of the Eyelid: Clinicopathologic Analysis with Evaluation of the E-Cadherin/β-Catenin Complex and Associated Genetic Alterations by Maria Del Valle Estopinal, Lavinia P. Middleton, Bita Esmaeli, Keyur P. Patel, Sara Nowroozizadeh, Michelle D. Williams

“…The structural and functional integrity of E-cadherin is regulated by interconnecting molecular pathways which might participate in the development of this disease. Hence, we analyzed the protein expression in key genes in E-cadherin-related pathways associated with primary SRC/Histiocytoid carcinoma of the eyelid. …”
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Strategy formation development approaches of the regional scientific and educational cluster in the context of spatial development of territories by N. V. Andreeva, A. V. Gerasimov

“…For effective functioning of the cluster, it is necessary to form a mutual interest of all interested participants. This makes it possible to effectively use organizational opportunities for the  development of territories and form a strategy for their development.The article considers approaches to developing a strategy for the formation of a regional scientific and  educational cluster as a new form of spatial organization of the economy at the regional level, which consists in  taking into account the strategic directions of development of the region and its territories based on the principles of system and process interaction. …”
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Comprehensive self-tracking of blood glucose and lifestyle with a mobile application in the management of gestational diabetes: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (... by Henri Vähä-Ypyä, Harri Sievänen, Seppo Heinonen, Sari Niinistö, Suvi M Virtanen, Ilkka Korhonen, Mikko Kytö, Lisa Torsdatter Markussen, Pekka Marttinen, Giulio Jacucci, Tuuli E Korhonen, Saila B Koivusalo

“…The intervention group receives standard antenatal care and the eMOM GDM app, while the control group will receive only standard care. Participants in the intervention group use the eMOM GDM app with continuous glucose metre (CGM) and activity bracelet for 1 week every month until delivery and an electronic 3-day food record every month until delivery. …”
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Examination of Elder Abuse and Death Anxiety in Older Adults With a Chronic Disease by Seda Karaman, Gülcan Bahçecioğlu Turan, Merve Çayır Yılmaz, Elanur Yilmaz Karabulutlu

“…Methods This study was conducted with 200 patients who met the research criteria and agreed to participate in the study and who were admitted to the internal medicine outpatient clinics of a university hospital in Elazig, eastern Turkey. …”
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Metabolic and Hepatic Effects of Energy-Reduced Anti-Inflammatory Diet in Younger Adults with Obesity by Gordana Kenđel Jovanović, Ines Mrakovcic-Sutic, Sandra Pavičić Žeželj, Indira Benjak Horvat, Lucia Šuša, Dario Rahelić, Sanja Klobučar Majanović

“…A two-arm randomized controlled trial surveyed 81 participants’ (mean age, 43 years) anthropometric and body composition changes. …”
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Perceptions of swine euthanasia among Brazilian caretakers from non-integrated swine farms by Laya Kannan Silva Alves, Laya Kannan Silva Alves, Monique Danielle Pairis-Garcia, Andréia Gonçalves Arruda, Cecília Archangelo Ferreira de Melo, Nadia de Almeida Ciriaco Gomes, Roberta Yukari Hoshino, Cesar Augusto Pospissil Garbossa

“…A total of 117 people directly working with pigs participated in a survey designed to evaluate their decision-making skills, euthanasia competencies, and understanding of Brazilian guidelines for euthanasia methods. …”
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La evolución histórica de las negociaciones para el desarme nuclear durante la Guerra Fría (1945-1991) by Emily Puisseaux Moreno, Magda Lidia Bauta Solés, Karlén Isrober Regaiferos Cruzata

“…Aunque un acuerdo multilateral sin la participación de las potencias nucleares podría constituir, en la práctica, un compromiso de carácter esencialmente político-declaratorio orientado a promover la eliminación de las armas nucleares; sería un punto de partida perfectible en el camino hacia el desarme general, completo e irreversible. …”
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PHILOSOPHICAL FEATURES OF THE CHINESE MUSICAL TRADITION. GENERAL ANALYSIS by Liu Yongxu

“…The article is devoted to the consideration of an interesting topic, the influence of philosophy on the formation of ritual Chinese music, which is taken as the basis for the formation of a unified state culture that creates "correct ethical" views in society. …”
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The safety and effectiveness of tDCS for epileptic patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiao-Tong Ding, Ming-Yu Hu, Chi Wang, Wei-Ye Kang, Jin-Zhao Huang, Rui-Yu Wang, Qiu-Song Shen, Hou-Ming Kan

“…Results: 12 trials were included, 356 participants (219 in the tDCS group and 137 in the sham group). …”
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Perception of patient safety culture among undergraduate dental students: a cross-sectional study by Jeetendar, Mariyam Iqbal, Mohid Abrar Lone, Maham Muneeb Lone, Maria Shakoor Abbasi, Naseer Ahmed, Muhammad Saad Shaikh

“…The study found that more than 50% of participants had a positive perception of safety in areas of teamwork, job satisfaction, work conditions, and management support. …”
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Functional Performance and Tendon Morphology After Operative or Nonoperative Treatment of Achilles Tendon Ruptures by Sophie Zhu, Josh Garofalo, Monther Abuhantash, Sheila McRae, Peter MacDonald, Rob Longstaffe, Dan Ogborn

“… # Methods All patients were treated at an institutional secondary care center. Eligible participants (n=12 OM; 12 NOM) who were treated with OM or NOM of ATR within three weeks of injury were evaluated a minimum 20 months following ATR. …”
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Field-Obtained Soil-Water Characteristic Curves of KPK Expansive Soil and Their Prediction Correlations by Bakht Zamin, Hassan Nasir, Khalid Mehmood, Qaiser Iqbal

“…It is one of the key parameters that have been developed and used by soil engineers for studying the properties of partially saturated soils. Currently, the SWCCs produced by most of the researchers are grounded on lab testing which is quite different from the field-obtained curves. …”
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Analyzing the effects of 16 weeks swimming exercises of children aged 7-13 on anthropometric measurements and somatotype by Defne Ocal Kaplan

“…In total 114 children, healthy 53 girls, the average age 9.35±2.14 years and 61 boys, the average age 9.56±2.74 years under the summer school joining to swimming lessons participated to this research. Height, body mass, chest, waist and hip circumference measurements and 10 anthropometric measurements of research group necessary for somatotype calculation has taken before and after the 16 weekly swimming program. …”
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Injury, Training, Biomechanical, and Physiological Profiles of Professional Breakdancers by Amelia J.H. Arundale, Roisin McNulty, Cory Snyder, James O'Brien, Thomas Stöggl

“… # Methods Fourteen breakdancers (breakers) (4 Bgirls, 10 Bboys) participated in an interview regarding their injury and training history, endurance test (cycle VO~2max~ testing), counter movement jump, squat jump, drop jump, isometric hip abduction, adduction, shoulder external and internal rotation strength testing on a fixed-frame dynamometer. …”
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Is economic inequality in maternal and child healthcare decreasing in India? Trends between 2005–2006, 2015–2016 and 2019–2021 by Niranjan Saggurti, Rajib Acharya, Abhishek Kumar, Rimjhim Bajpai

“…Bivariate analyses, ratio of richest to poorest, slope index of inequality (SII) and multivariate binary logistic regression analyses were used to examine the coverage as well as inequalities in the outcome indicators for India and its states and at district level.Primary outcomes The outcome variables analysed in the study were full antenatal care, institutional delivery, postnatal care of mothers within 48 hours of delivery, and full immunisation among children.Participants Women aged 15–49 who had given a birth in the last 5 years before the surveys were unit of analysis for the maternal healthcare indicators, and children aged 12–23 months were unit of the analysis for childhood immunisation.Results Over the last 15 years, coverage of the MCH indicators has increased in India and across socioeconomic segment of the population, and the absolute increase was higher among the worse-off segments than the better-off. …”
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Oleanolic Acid Induces Differentiation of Neural Stem Cells to Neurons: An Involvement of Transcription Factor Nkx-2.5 by You Ning, Jianhua Huang, Bill Kalionis, Qin Bian, Jingcheng Dong, Junzhen Wu, Xiantao Tai, Shijin Xia, Ziyin Shen

“…These results indicated that OA is an effective inducer for NSCs differentiation into neurons at least partially by Nkx-2.5-dependent mechanism.…”
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