Comparison of CRP, Procalcitonin, Neutrophil Counts, Eosinophil Counts, sTREM-1, and OPN between Pneumonic and Nonpneumonic Exacerbations in COPD Patients by Shan Mou, Wei Zhang, Yan Deng, Zhijun Tang, Depeng Jiang

“…A clinical logistic regression model showed among the common clinical symptoms, purulent sputum can independently predict pneumonia in AECOPD patients after adjusting for a history of diabetes. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of Catheter Ablation Versus Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation: A Canadian Perspective by Yaariv Khaykin, Peter J. Mallow, John A. Rizzo, Atul Verma, Lauren Chun, Shelby Olesovsky, Matthew R. Reynolds

“…Anti-arrhythmic drug (AAD) therapy and catheter ablation (CA) are the two common treatments for paroxysmal AF. However, the upfront costs of CA are quite substantial. …”
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Development and clinical assessment of a novel probiotic candy in the prevention of respiratory infections in asthmatic children by Rana Tafrishi, Hamid Ahanchian, Seyed ali Jafari, Abolfazl Pahlevanloo, Hamidreza Kianifar, Mohammadali Kiani, Nasrin Moazzen, Tahereh sadeghi, Peter D. Sly

“…Objective: Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children. Upper respiratory infections are often the cause of asthma exacerbation. …”
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Effects of Long-Term Dietary Administration of Kale ( Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala DC) Leaves on the Antioxidant Status and Blood Biochemical Markers in Rats by Katarzyna Papierska, Ewa Ignatowicz, Jadwiga Jodynis-Liebert, Małgorzata Kujawska, Róża Biegańska-Marecik

“…acephala DC) is a leafy green vegetable which belongs to the Brassicaceae family, one of the most commonly cultivated and consumed edible plants. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential adverse effects and antioxidant properties of freeze-dried kale leaves in 90-day dietary experiment on Wistar rats. …”
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Glutathione S-Transferase Omega-2 and Transforming Growth Factor-β1 Polymorphisms in Iranian Glaucoma Patients by Shahram Bamdad, Fatemeh Sanie-Jahromi, Marzieh Alamolhoda, Nasrin Masihpour, Mohammad-Hossein Karimi

“…To investigate the association of glutathione s-transferase omega 2 (GSTO2) (142N > D) and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) (869T > C) gene polymorphisms on the pathogenesis of two common types of glaucoma (including primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and chronic angle-closure glaucoma (CACG)) in the Iranian population. …”
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Assessment of vitamin D status in obese and non-obese patients: A case-control study by Salma Derbel, Lamiae Zarraa, Imane Assarrar, Nisrine Bouichrat, Siham Rouf, Hanane Latrech

“…Conclusion: Vitamin D deficiency is common in obese patients, as highlighted by our study, which is in line with other findings. …”
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Traumatic Blunt Force Renal Injury in a Diseased Horseshoe Kidney with Successful Embolization to Treat Active Bleeding: A Case Report and Literature Review by Chonlada Krutsri, Pongsasit Singhatas, Preeda Sumpritpradit, Chunlaches Chaijareenont, Wit Viseshsindh, Tharin Thampongsa, Pattawia Choikrua

“…The average age of blunt force horseshoe kidney injury is 31.75 years and occurred more common in male (87.5%). Conclusion. Diseased horseshoe kidneys are prone to injury even with low-velocity impact such as a road traffic accident speed<15 km/h. …”
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External validation of the prediction model of intradialytic hypotension: a multicenter prospective cohort study by Yuhe Xiang, Guoting Ma, Qin Yang, Min Cao, Wenbin Xu, Lin Li, Qian Yang

“…Objective Intradialytic hypotension (IDH) is a common and serious complication in patients with Maintenance Hemodialysis (MHD). …”
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Students’ perspective on new teaching concepts for medical studies: case- and competency-based learning in radiology by Max Masthoff, Friedrich Pawelka, Gisela Zak, Bas de Leng, Dogus Darici, Philipp Schindler, Walter Heindel, Anne Helfen

“…Significant improvement was observed in perceived competency in modality selection and description and interpretation of common pathologies, with the strongest effect for CT and MRI data. …”
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Dual‐fluorescence imaging and automated trophallaxis detection for studying multi‐nutrient regulation in superorganisms by Lior Baltiansky, Einav Sarafian‐Tamam, Efrat Greenwald, Ofer Feinerman

“…In the nest, food is commonly transferred between individuals in numerous oral feeding interactions (trophallaxis). …”
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Myxedema Psychosis: Neuropsychiatric Manifestations and Rhabdomyolysis Unmasking Hypothyroidism by Sundus Sardar, Mhd-Baraa Habib, Aseel Sukik, Bashar Tanous, Sara Mohamed, Raad Tahtouh, Abdelrahman Hamad, Mouhand F. H. Mohamed

“…Myxedema psychosis is a rare presentation of hypothyroidism—a common endocrine disorder. Scarce data are describing this entity; hence, there is currently a lack of awareness amongst clinicians regarding proper identification and management. …”
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Cutting-edge: bionanomaterial solutions in the battle against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 by U. Saeed, R. Uppal, M. H. Najmi, I. Fazal, A. A. Khan, Z. Z. Piracha, M. R. Uppal, H. N. Ijaz, D. U. Ozsahin, B. Uzun, I. Ozsahin

“…Noteworthy among these innovations, the Silver (Ag) Respi-strips command our attention. These strips stand as exemplars of ingenuity, illuminating the path to swift and precise test detection. …”
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Effectiveness of Anti-Gravity Treadmill Exercise After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Elina Jääskeläinen, Mikko Manninen, Heikki Hurri, Mikko Rantasalo, Yun Zhou, Hannu Kautiainen, Leena Ristolainen

“…However, a sedentary lifestyle is rather common among patients who have undergone TKA, with pain often limiting postoperative walking, training, and activities of daily living. …”
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Spectrum and Clinical Characteristics of Renal Diseases in Ghanaian Adults: A 13-Year Retrospective Study by Perditer Okyere, Isaac Okyere, Richard Kobina Dadzie Ephraim, Joseph Attakorah, Charlotte Osafo, Bernard Arhin, Sarah Bachelle, Albert Abaka-Yawson

“…We conclude that hypertension, chronic glomerulonephritis, diabetic nephropathy, and sepsis are the most common causes of renal diseases. The commonest clinical presentations are bilateral leg edema, palpitations, headache, breathlessness, dizziness, and vomiting. …”
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Comparing Clinical Outcomes of Five-Strand Hamstring Tendon Autograft and Quadrupled Hamstring Tendon Autograft for Single Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Filip... by Albert Ian Villegas, Emmanuel Roy Mata, Jose Antonio San Juan, John Rey Go, Vick Roland Ladica

“… Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are common, especially in athletes, and are often treated with hamstring tendon autografts using a single-bundle technique. …”
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Préférences manuelles chez les primates humains et non humains pour un geste de saisie versus un geste communicatif by Helene Meunier, Jacques Vauclair, Jacqueline Fagard

“…Nos résultats soutiennent l'hypothèse selon laquelle la latéralisation du langage dans l’hémisphère gauche pourrait être dérivée d'un système de communication gestuelle qui était présent chez l'ancêtre commun aux macaques, babouins et humains.…”
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Clade-specific long-read sequencing increases the accuracy and specificity of the gyrB phylogenetic marker gene by Robert G. Nichols, Emily R. Davenport

“…While 16S rRNA gene sequencing (16S) is commonly used for bacteria and archaea, other marker genes are preferable in certain situations, such as when 16S sequences cannot distinguish between taxa within a group. …”
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Integrating biomarkers for hemostatic disorders into computational models of blood clot formation: A systematic review by Mohamad Al Bannoud, Tiago Dias Martins, Silmara Aparecida de Lima Montalvão, Joyce Maria Annichino-Bizzacchi, Rubens Maciel Filho, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel

“…Results indicate that commonly used biomarkers such as D-dimer, PT, and APTT are rarely and superficially integrated into computational blood coagulation models. …”
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Exacerbation of diabetes due to F. Nucleatum LPS-induced SGLT2 overexpression in the renal proximal tubular epithelial cells by Aiko Seki, Koichiro Kajiwara, Jumpei Teramachi, Masahiko Egusa, Takuya Miyawaki, Yoshihiko Sawa

“…Abstract Background Diabetes treatments by the control of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) is commonly conducted while there are still uncertainties about the mechanisms for the SGLT2 overexpression in kidneys with diabetes. …”
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FERRAMENTAS DE MARKETING: ESTUDO DE CASO COM CONSUMIDORES DE SUPERMERCADOS DA CIDADE DE CARANGOLA – MG by Altamiro Junior Lacerda de Almeida, João Carlos Valente Gomes Resgala, Camila Lacerda Abreu, Marília Miranda Lacerda, Wagner dos Reis Marques Araújo

“…The present study presents the perception from supermarket consumers of Carangola about digital marketing communication actions, a practice that has become common in this and several segments. It was used as a theoretical framework to support the I study the concepts related to marketing and its marketing mix, digital marketing and their respective tools, and the major digital social networks. …”
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