Baseline Cardiac Biomarker Levels as Predictors of Cancer Risk in the MESA Cohort by Xinjiang Cai, MD, PhD, Quinn White, BA, W. Craig Johnson, MS, Spencer L. Hansen, PhD, Zeina A. Dardari, PhD, Michael Blaha, MD, Erin D. Michos, MD, MHS, Joao AC. Lima, MD, Christopher R. deFilippi, MD, Matthew J. Budoff, MD, Karol E. Watson, MD, PhD, Robyn L. McClelland, PhD, Eric H. Yang, MD

“…Background: Assessing the association between baseline levels of cardiac biomarkers and future cancer risk is critical to understand the cross talk between cardiovascular disease and cancer. …”
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Adolescent vaccine introductions scoping review: A decade of insights from low- and middle-income countries (2013−2023) by Arman Majidulla, Amelia K. Gerste, Anurima Baidya, Onimitein Georgewill, Kirthini K. Muralidharan, Degu J. Dare, Joeri S. Buis, Michelle M. Gill, Julie A. Denison, Andrew D. Kerkhoff, Rupali J. Limaye

“…We further searched the citations of included articles. We coded included articles for key characteristics and analyzed for thematic commonalities. …”
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Parental perceptions of a wearable vital signs monitor for observation of newborns: in-depth interviews in three tertiary hospitals, Southwest Nigeria by Yetunde Olufisayo John-Akinola, Adejumoke Idowu Ayede, Ayomide Adeyemi, Assumpta Nantume, Adesewa Oluwatomisin Olaleye, Olugbenga Akinrinoye, Olukemi Oluwatoyin Tongo, Michael Abe Alao, Adenike Oluleye, Oluseye Sobande, Olatayo Sunday Olayemi, Bertha Akinyi Oketch, Rosena Olubanke Oluwafemi, Rosena Olubanke Oluwafemi, Patricia Ireti Eniowo, Samuel Ojo, Omolayo Adebukola Olubosede, Emmanuel Olaseinde Bello, Ismaila Sani, Teresa Cauvel, Sona Shah

“…IntroductionThe first 28 days of a newborn's life are a critical time for their survival and subsequent growth and development. …”
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Comprehensive genome analysis of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in camels from Saudi Arabia: Molecular epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance by A. Zaghawa, F. Housawi, Ahmed Elsify, Mohamed E. Hasan, Alyaa Elrashedy, Kazem AlMohammed Salem, Nidhal Ben Amor, A. Al Naeem

“…Whole-genome sequencing identified 34 AMR genes and 10 virulence genes, with annotation revealing 4.7 million base pairs, coding sequences, transfer RNA, ribosomal RNA, and pseudogenes. …”
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Decreased brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression in chronic kidney disease: integrated clinical and experimental evidence by Juan Chen, Lili Fu, Mengjin Li, Kun Xie, Xinming Li, Xu-jie Zhou, Li Yang, Liming Zhang, Cheng Xue, Cheng Xue, Zhiguo Mao

“…Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a key member of the neurotrophic family, plays critical roles in neuronal function and muscular metabolism. …”
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Experiences of care home staff in the delivery of heart failure care: a grounded theory by Gary Mitchell, James McMahon, Lana Cook, Oonagh McCloy, Paul Tierney, David R Thompson, Laura Creighton, Stephanie Craig, Elizabeth Henderson, Loreena Hill, Jan Cameron, Doris Yu, Debra K. Moser, Karen Spilsbury, Nittaya Srisuk, Jos M G A Schols, Mariëlle van der Velden-Daamen, Christine Brown Wilson

“…Effective communication and proactive care were identified as critical needs, alongside holistic care approaches. …”
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Untapped potential of post‐exposure prophylaxis in sub‐Saharan Africa: a comparative analysis of PEP implementation planning in Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia by Danielle Resar, Ambele Judith Mwamelo, Adebanjo Olowu, Janeen Drakes, Helder Macul, Eduarda de Gusmao, Julie Franks, Nere Otubu, Oluwakemi Osowale, Opeyemi Abudiore, Trevor Mwamba, Madaliso Silondwa, Prudence Haimbe, Hilda Shakwelele, Elo Otobo, Richard Borain, Marian Honu, Chidera Chizaram Igbomezie, Christopher Obermeyer, Tasha Vernon, Karin Hatzold, Heather Ingold, Michelle Rodolph, Sarah Yardly Jenkins

“…We extracted all PEP activities, coding them by focal population and activity type. …”
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Perceived, objective, and applied numeracy among pregnant women engaged in home blood pressure monitoring in GhanaAJOG Global Reports at a Glance by Emma R. Lawrence, MD, Sanaya Irani, BS, Betty Nartey, MPH, Brittney Collins, BS, Elorm Segbedzi-Rich, MD, Andrea Pangori, MS, Titus K. Beyuo, MD, Cheryl A. Moyer, PhD, Jody R. Lori, PhD, Samuel A. Oppong, MD

“…Patient numeracy levels that are sufficient to understand and interpret home blood pressure values are a critical component of a successful home monitoring intervention. …”
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Mechanisms of drug resistance in hepatocellular carcinoma by Yongchun Zou, Xinliang Wan, Qichun Zhou, Gangxing Zhu, Shanshan Lin, Qing Tang, Xiaobing Yang, Sumei Wang

“…Additionally, molecular players such as ferroptosis, autophagy, apoptosis, endoplasmic reticulum stress, ABC transporters, and non-coding RNAs(ncRNAs) are discussed as contributors to drug resistance. …”
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Immune mechanism of n-butanol extract of Clerodendrum bungei against loach infected with Aeromonas hydrophila by Ya-Jie Li, Xin-Ya Dong, Hong-Hui Li, Hong-Hui Li, Jin-Guo Luo, Xing-Yu Chen, Xu-Dong Zhou

“…The Unique Reads were aligned with the non-coding RNA sequences in the Rfam 13 database using Blast to screen out the non-coding RNAs and identify their types and numbers for further analysis of their functions and regulatory mechanisms. …”
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LncRNA MIR503HG regulates NETs‐mediated NLRP3 inflammasome activation and NSCLC metastasis by enhancing the ubiquitination of C/EBPβ by Xin Ye, Chen Fang, Weiwei Hong, Xiaoying Qian, Biao Yu, Bingbiao Zhou, Xinyuan Yao, Dengying Chen, Chengsi Shu, Chuanhong Luo, Yong Wang, Yong Li

“…Conclusions This study emphasises the critical roles of C/EBPβ and DNA methylation in NETs‐mediated NSCLC metastasis. …”
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Designing the Competency Model of Farhangian University Administrators by Asadolah Khadivi, Homa Rahmani, Hamide Haghighat, Saeed Arefnjad

“…Data from the qualitative phase were analyzed using thematic coding, culminating in a comprehensive theme network. …”
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Deciphering the oncogenic network: how C1QTNF1-AS1 modulates osteosarcoma through miR-34a-5p and glycolytic pathways by Yu Zhang, Hailong Lun, Naiqiang Zhu, Naiqiang Zhu, Ning Yang, Kaikai Ding, Bin Chen, Chengbing Chang, Haipeng Gu, Yanqi Liu

“…IntroductionOsteosarcoma (OS), a prevalent metastatic cancer among young individuals, is associated with a grim prognosis. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), including C1QTNF1-AS1, are pivotal regulators of cancer cell proliferation and motility. …”
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The light-harvesting chlorophyll a/b-binding proteins of photosystem II family members are responsible for temperature sensitivity and leaf color phenotype in albino tea plant by Jing-Jing Ye, Xin-Yi Lin, Zi-Xian Yang, Ying-Qi Wang, Yue-Rong Liang, Kai-Rong Wang, Jian-Liang Lu, Peng Lu, Xin-Qiang Zheng

“…Objectives: The study aimed to clarify the basic characteristics of CsLHCB gene family members, and identify critical CsLHCB genes potentially influential in leaf color phenotypic variation and low-temperature stress response by contrasting green and albino tea cultivars. …”
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Cognitive impairment across the schizophrenia spectrum: a comparative neuropsychological study by Xiao-Yan He, An-Pei Wei, Zhuo-Hui Huang, Fei Wang, Li Li Guo, Cai-Lan Hou

“…Assessments included: Processing speed: Trail Making Test-A (TMT-A), Digit Symbol Coding Test (DST). Attention: Continuous Performance Test (CPT). …”
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From Conventional to Advanced Therapies: A National Health Registry Report (2016-2022) on DMARDs in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment in Turkey by Ata N, Satış H, Küçükşahin O, Karabulut E, Ayan G, Erden A, Bilgin E, Armağan B, Tecer D, Babaoğlu H, Sarı A, Kılıç L, Ülgü MM, Ayvalı MO, Birinci Ş, Kalyoncu U

“…In this analysis, cases of RA were identified using ICD-10 codes two times at least 30 days apart Treatment prescriptions were recorded based on their prescription at baseline and follow-up.Results: There were a total of 347,902 RA (79.5% female) patients in the E-Pulse system. …”
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Profiling of the serum MiRNAome in pediatric egyptian patients with wilms tumor by Fatma S. Mohamed, Fatma S. Mohamed, Deena Jalal, Youssef M. Fadel, Samir F. El-Mashtoly, Wael Z. Khaled, Wael Z. Khaled, Ahmed A. Sayed, Ahmed A. Sayed, Mohamed A. Ghazy, Mohamed A. Ghazy

“…Wilms tumor (WT) is a pediatric kidney cancer associated with poor outcomes in patients with unfavorable histological features such as anaplasia. Small non-coding RNAs, such as miRNAs, are known to be involved in WT pathogenesis. …”
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Poverty Dynamics and the Fundamental Root Causes in Iran by Zahra Azari, Parviz Mohamadzadeh, Davoud Behboudi

“…It should be noted that the MAXQDA software is used for coding the interviews. Finally, the specified codes were categorized and analyzed in the form of factors affecting poverty in the country. …”
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Circular RNA-encoded oncogenic PIAS1 variant blocks immunogenic ferroptosis by modulating the balance between SUMOylation and phosphorylation of STAT1 by Xin Zang, Xiao-Yu He, Cheng-Mei Xiao, Qing Lin, Meng-Yue Wang, Cheng-Yan Liu, Ling-Yi Kong, Zhong Chen, Yuan-Zheng Xia

“…Abstract Background The clinical response rate to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy in melanoma remains low, despite its widespread use. Circular non-coding RNAs (circRNAs) are known to play a crucial role in cancer progression and may be a key factor limiting the effectiveness of ICB treatment. …”
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A qualitative process evaluation of SBIRT implementation in pediatric trauma centers using the Science to Service Laboratory implementation strategy by Kelli Scott, Michael J. Mello, Geraldine Almonte, Emely Arenas Lemus, Julie R. Bromberg, Janette Baird, Anthony Spirito, Mark R. Zonfrillo, Karla Lawson, Lois K. Lee, Emily Christison-Lagay, Stephanie Ruest, Jeremy Aidlen, Andrew Kiragu, Charles Pruitt, Isam Nasr, Robert Todd Maxson, Beth Ebel, Sara J. Becker

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