Long-term impact of COVID-19 pandemic on fear of COVID-19 and psychological distress among the general population in Japan: a longitudinal study by Hironori Yada, Ryo Odachi, Keiichiro Adachi

“…Additional multiple regression analyses adjusted for covariates (age, sex, marital status, COVID-19 status, etc) showed that worsening household finances (β=0.11, p<0.05) and avoiding contact with others (β=0.20, p<0.01) were associated with fear of COVID-19 at T2.Conclusions During the long-lasting COVID-19 pandemic, fear of COVID-19 decreased, but psychological distress did not change. …”
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The search for a blood-based biomarker for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): from biochemistry to electrophysiology by Krista S. P. Clarke, Caroline C. Kingdon, Michael Pycraft Hughes, Eliana Mattos Lacerda, Rebecca Lewis, Emily J. Kruchek, Robert A. Dorey, Fatima H. Labeed

“…This includes profiling immune cells using Raman spectroscopy, measuring the electrical impedance of blood samples during hyperosmotic challenge using a nano-electronic assay, use of metabolomic assays, and certain techniques which assess mitochondrial dysfunction. …”
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Distinct phenotypes of patients and healthcare resource utilization after hospitalization for COVID-19: an observational study by Claire Marant Micallef, Manon Belhassen, Florence Ader, Valeria Martinez, Eric Van Ganse, Marjorie Bérard, Mélanie Née, Mikhail Dziadzko, Frédéric Aubrun

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Differential risk of cardiovascular complications in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus in Ghana: A hospital-based cross-sectional study. by Christian Obirikorang, Evans Asamoah Adu, Anthony Afum-Adjei Awuah, Samuel Nkansah Darko, Frank Naku Ghartey, Samuel Ametepe, Eric N Y Nyarko, Enoch Odame Anto, William Kwame Boakye Ansah Owiredu

“…Blood pressure and adiposity indices were measured during recruitment. The risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) was defined using Framingham scores and standard low-density lipoprotein thresholds. …”
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Effects and function of citric acid on fermentation quality and microbial community in sugarcane tops silage with high and low water-soluble carbohydrate content by Qichao Gu, Jie Zhang, Bo Lin, Hao Ding, Qi Yan, Caixiang Wei, Yipei Yao, Ruizhanghui Wang, Caixia Zou

“…High-WSC STS treated with CA had higher WSC content and lower yeast count than those without CA inoculation. During the 0–16 days of aerobic exposure, the propionic acid and butyric acid contents in CA-inoculated silage were almost unchanged and ranged from 0 to 1 g/kg DM. …”
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VACCIMEL, an allogeneic melanoma vaccine, efficiently triggers T cell immune responses against neoantigens and alloantigens, as well as against tumor-associated antigens by Ibel Carri, Ibel Carri, Erika Schwab, Juan Carlos Trivino, Erika M. von Euw, Morten Nielsen, Morten Nielsen, José Mordoh, María Marcela Barrio

“…VACCIMEL is a therapeutic cancer vaccine composed of four irradiated allogeneic human melanoma cell lines rationally selected to cover a wide range of melanoma tumor-associated antigens (TAA). We previously demonstrated that vaccination in the adjuvant setting prolonged the distant-metastasis-free survival of cutaneous melanoma patients and that T cells reactive to TAA and the patient’s private neoantigens increased during treatment. …”
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Effect of Dry Aging on Beef Muscle Proteins by Galina V. Gurinovich, Irina S. Patrakova, Vladislav A. Khrenov, Marina V. Patshina, Antonina I. Shevchenko

“…The transformations in the protein component are an important but understudied aspect of meat quality formation during dry aging. The research featured Hereford beef carcasses of Siberian breeding. …”
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Patients’ Perspectives on the Preference for the Gender of Medical Professionals in Perioperative Care and Attitudes Toward Anaesthesiologists: A Cross-sectional Study by Usha Devi, Minnu Panditrao, Shilpa Bansal

“…Additionally, the level of knowledge about anesthesia and anaesthesiologists among surgical patients is quite low, despite their recognition of the importance of anesthesia during surgery.…”
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LcProt: Proteomics‐based identification of plasma biomarkers for lung cancer multievent, a multicentre study by Hengrui Liang, Runchen Wang, Ran Cheng, Zhiming Ye, Na Zhao, Xiaohong Zhao, Ying Huang, Zhanpeng Jiang, Wangzhong Li, Jianqi Zheng, Hongsheng Deng, Yu Jiang, Yuechun Lin, Yun Yan, Lei Song, Jie Li, Xin Xu, Wenhua Liang, Jun Liu, Jianxing He

“…The performance of NaY‐based plasma proteomics as a preclinical diagnostic tool was validated through both internal and external cohort. Furthermore, we explored the different patterns of plasma protein changes during the progression of lung cancer and used the explanations method to elucidate the roles of proteins in the multitask predictive model.…”
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Predictors associated with Clavien-Dindo complications in lung cancer surgery: A retrospective cohort study. by Mantana Saetang, Thitikan Kunapaisal, Wirat Wasinwong, Parin Boonthum, Bussarin Sriyanaluk, Kanjana Nuanjun

“…<h4>Methods</h4>In patients ≥ 60 years admitted during 2020-2023 and having undergone lung cancer surgery, postoperative cardiopulmonary complications were examined using the CD classification as groups (CD grade I versus ≥ II), and the risk factors were analyzed using logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves.…”
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Etiology of Emergency Visit and In-Hospital Outcomes of Patients with COPD by Xueyang Zhang, Qingtao Zhou, Shengfeng Wang, Qingbian Ma, Yongchang Sun

“…Patients with COPD often visit the emergency department (ED) due to exacerbation of respiratory symptoms (dyspnea, cough, and sputum production). …”
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Plant-Based Antigen Production Strategy for SARS-CoV-2 Nucleoprotein and RBD and Its Application for Detection of Antibody Responses in COVID-19 Patients by Katerina Takova, Valeria Tonova, Ivan Minkov, Eugenia S. Mardanova, Nikolai V. Ravin, Stanislav Kotsev, Maria Pishmisheva, Gergana Zahmanova

“…During the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic, the development of efficient serological tests for monitoring the dynamics of the disease as well as the immune response after illness or vaccination was critical. …”
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The effects of 8 weeks of multi-directional movement training combined with balance training on the change of direction of young table tennis players by Qianqian Chen, Yanfei Li, Xinchen Heng, Lei Zhao, Bin Wu

“…Improving COD can enhance overall agility and responsiveness during competition.ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of an 8-week multi-directional movement training combined with balance training on the COD performance of young table tennis players.MethodsThirty young table tennis players from the same team were randomly assigned to two groups: the multi-directional movement training combined with the balance training group (MB, n = 15) and the control group (CON, n = 15). …”
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Benzodiazepine agonist treatment for patients with benzodiazepine dependence undergoing opioid agonist treatment: a study protocol for the randomized controlled trial BMX-BAR by Fatemeh Chalabianloo, Lars Thore Fadnes, Jörg Assmus, Jon Mordal, Kristin K. Solli, Kjetil S. Dale, Christina D. Andersen, Silvia Zavenova, Beathe H. Rønning, Andreas W. Blomkvist, Martin Ryssdal, Wasifa S. J. Butt, Anne Marciuch, Anne G. Ørmen, Christian Ohldieck, Else-Marie Løberg, Kjell Arne Johansson, for the BMX-BAR and NORCATS study group

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Interrater reliability and agreement of the NEUMOBACT checklist about infection-prevention performance of intensive care nurses in simulation-based scenarios. by Marta Raurell-Torredà, Ignacio Zaragoza-García, Oscar Arrogante, Anna María Aliberch-Raurell, Francisco Javier Sánchez-Chillón, Martín Torralba-Melero, Andrés Rojo-Rojo, Alfonso Muriel-García, Ana Carolina Amaya Arias, Juan Roldán-Merino, Mariona Farrés-Tarafa

“…<h4>Relevance to clinical practice</h4>The NEUMOBACT checklist can be useful for assessing skills before and after training in VAP and CRB prevention measures and during debriefing (post-simulation feedback), to reinforce the scientific evidence behind actions and decisions for items that have been performed incorrectly, thus consolidating training already received.…”
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Seramik restorasyonların mikrosızıntısı üzerine yüksek yoğunluklu LED işık kaynağı mesafesinin değerlendirilmesi by Özlem Kara, Ayşe Atay, Mehmet Esad Güven, Artur Ismatullaev, Aslıhan Üşümez

“…İki farklı LED ışık kaynağı yüksek güç yoğunluklu LED (HPIL; Demi Ultra) ve yüksek yoğunluklu LED (HIL; Valo Cordless) dual cure rezin simanı polimerize etmek için kullanılmıştır (NX3 Nexus, Kerr). …”
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Effectiveness and utilization of a cognitive screening program for primary geriatric care by David P. Salmon, Anna Malkina, Melanie L. Johnson, Christina Gigliotti, Emily A. Little, Douglas Galasko

“…Methods Referred patients were tested during a 40-min session by a psychometrist or trained nurse in the clinic on a brief battery of neuropsychological tests that assessed multiple cognitive domains. …”
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Impact of Different Serum Potassium Levels on Postresuscitation Heart Function and Hemodynamics in Patients with Nontraumatic Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest by Yan-Ren Lin, Yuan-Jhen Syue, Tsung-Han Lee, Chu-Chung Chou, Chin-Fu Chang, Chao-Jui Li

“…The impact of different potassium levels on early postresuscitation heart function has remained unclear. We aim to analyze the relationship between different levels of serum potassium and postresuscitation heart function during the early postresuscitation period (the first hour after achieving sustained ROSC). …”
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Effects of Balance and Proprioceptive Exercises on the Balance of Ice Hockey Players and the Risk of Lower Limb Injuries by Agnė Karvelytė, Saulė Sipavičienė

“…When performing balance and proprioception exercises, we recommend incorporating a variety of specific movements that are similar to those performed by athletes during training and competition. …”
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Network Resilience and Rehabilitation Strategies for an Airport Movement Area Considering Traffic Flow and Road Class by Ruiling Mou, Rui Kang

“…Utilizing aircraft field operation rules, we define an assessment index for the average shortest path length of inbound and outbound activities. …”
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