MicroRNAs in atrial fibrillation – have we discovered the Holy Grail or opened a Pandora’s box? by Alkora Ioana Balan, Alina Scridon

“…In this paper, we provide a critical analysis of the clinical and experimental, epidemiological and mechanistic data linking miRNAs to AF, we discuss the most promising miRNA therapeutic approaches, we emphasize a number of questions that remain to be answered, and we identify hotspots for future research.…”
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Endogenous Estrogen Influences Predator Odor-Induced Impairment of Cognitive and Social Behaviors in Aromatase Gene Deficiency Mice by Yaner Gao, Lei Ma, Feng Gao, Zuoli Sun, Zhengrong Zhang, Yuhong Li, Rena Li

“…Epidemiological studies have suggested that traumatic stress increases vulnerability to various mental disorders, such as dementia and psychiatric disorders. …”
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Insights into the systemic risk factors associated with diabetic retinopathy in the Indian population: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis by KT Muhammed Favas, Mamidi Niveditha, Beema T Yoosuf, Manideep Bhukya, Parul Chawla Gupta, Pinaki Dutta, Dipika Bansal

“…A comprehensive literature search was done on PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar databases for epidemiological studies reporting risk factors in the adult Indian population in the English language. …”
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Global and Regional Burden of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attributable to Low Physical Activity From 1990 to 2021 by Lihang Yang, Diya Xie, Fengmin Liu, Jiaying Lin, Xin Lin, Yuquan Chen, Kun Zhang

“…Population growth is a major contributor to the burden of T2DM, especially in countries with low SDI. Epidemiological changes also play an important role in DALYs and mortality. …”
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Efficiency of four trap types and human landing catch in the sampling of Mansonia (Diptera, Culicidae) in Porto Velho, Rondônia, Brazil. by Nercy Virginia Rabelo Furtado, José Ferreira Saraiva, Kaio Nabas Ribeiro, Noel Santos Fernandes Neto, Jéssica Fernanda Dos Santos Barroso, Cynara de Melo Rodovalho, Dario Pires Carvalho, Allan Kardec Ribeiro Galardo, José Bento Pereira Lima

“…Although HLC performed better in capturing Mansonia, our results suggest that SkeeterVac and MosqTent can serve as valuable additional tools to entomological inventories or sentinels for detecting invasive species in areas with high epidemiological vulnerability, thereby providing evidence-based recommendations for improving mosquito control measures and entomological surveillance.…”
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Exploring the enigma of low prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder in India by Ateev S. Chandna, Satish Suhas, Rahul Patley, Damodharan Dinakaran, Narayana Manjunatha, Girish N. Rao, Gopalkrishna Gururaj, Mathew Varghese, Vivek Benegal, NMHS National Collaborators Group

“…This study analyzes data from the National Mental Health Survey 2015-2016, a comprehensive epidemiological study of mental health disorders in India, to explore the unique characteristics and prevalence of PTSD in the Indian population. …”
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Spatiotemporal analysis of mosquito-borne infections and mosquito vectors in mainland Portugal by Sandra Moutinho, Jorge Rocha, Alberto Gomes, Bernardo Gomes, Ana Isabel Ribeiro

“…This data was provided by the National Epidemiological Surveillance System and Regional Health Administrations, based on reports from the Vector Surveillance Network. …”
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Long-term trends in the burden of pulmonary arterial hypertension in China and worldwide: new insights based on GBD 2021 by Zhehao Xu, Jia Ding, Ruiyun Liang, Shuangfeng Xie

“…A Bayesian age-period-cohort (BAPC) model was employed to analyze differences in PAH burden across age, gender, and time periods, and to project global epidemiological trends until 2036.ResultsFrom 1990 to 2021, the incidence and prevalence of PAH in China increased by 80.59% and 86.74%, respectively. …”
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Fractures and Chronic Recurrence are Commonly Associated with Ankle Sprains: a 5-year Population-level Cohort of Patients Seen in the U.S. Military Health System by Daniel I Rhon, Tina A Greenlee, Chad E Cook, Richard B Westrick, Jon A Umlauf, John J Fraser

“…Recurrence in this cohort approximates the 40% previously reported in individuals with first-time ankle sprain who progress to chronic ankle instability. Future epidemiological studies should consider reporting on subcategories of ankle sprain injuries to provide a more granular assessment of the distribution of severity…”
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Renal glomerular and tubular injury in the offspring of the preeclampsia-like syndrome by Yong Wang, Hao Wang, Huiqing Lu, Ji Ma, Wei Wu, Yinan Wang, Bo Ma, Hao Zhu, Rong Hu

“…Abstract Preeclampsia (PE) is a prevalent and severe pregnancy complication that significantly impacts maternal and perinatal health. Epidemiological studies and animal experiments have demonstrated that PE adversely affects the cardiovascular and nervous systems of offspring, increasing their risk of hypertension and renal pathology. …”
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A Unique Trinucleotide-Bloc Mutation-Based Two SARS-CoV-2 Genotypes with Potential Pathogenic Impacts by Mustak Ibn Ayub

“…To confirm these assumptions, retrospective and prospective epidemiological studies should be conducted in different countries to understand the course of pathogenicity of SARS-CoV-2a and SARS-CoV-2g. …”
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IMPLEMENTATION OF LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS WITH GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FUNCTIONS IN THE POST-PANDEMIC ENVIRONMENT by Denis-Cătălin Arghir

“… In recent years, the global education system has undergone a transformative shift, relying increasingly on online tools to prove its resilience in the face of various challenges, including epidemiological events. This paper seeks to introduce a Learning Management System (LMS) designed to elevate the delivery of educational content, fostering the training and development of students' knowledge in a dynamic and adaptive learning environment anchored to the connectivity and synchronization needs of smart urban living. …”
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An intersectional examination of the relationship between racial/ethnic discrimination and psychotic-like experiences: the role of other psychiatric symptoms by Arielle Ered, Emily Lipner, Kathleen J. O’Brien, Zeeshan M. Huque, Deidre M. Anglin, Lauren M. Ellman

“…Methods Undergraduates at a diverse, semipublic university (N = 1,759) completed self-report questionnaires (Experiences of Discrimination Scale, Prodromal Questionnaire, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, State–Trait Anxiety Inventory, Dissociative Experiences Scale, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist – Civilian Version). …”
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Research progress of femoral head necrosis in HIV-infected patients by Youhan Yang, Futao Ke, Zhengqi Pan, Liaobin Chen

“…The present article reviews the epidemiological study of HIV-infected patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head, local changes of the femoral head, possible mechanisms of osteonecrosis of the femoral head, occupational exposure during treatment, and surgical efficacy. …”
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Mediterranean diet improves liver health but does not protect against azoxymethane-induced colon tumorigenesis compared to Western diet in A/J mice by Weimin Guo, Nicholas Crossland, Jimmy W. Crott

“…Introduction: Abundant evidence indicates that the Mediterranean (MED) diet pattern is beneficial for health, especially cardiovascular health. Epidemiological evidence indicates that the MED diet also affords protection against colorectal cancer (CRC). …”
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The Burden of Severe Periodontitis in China From 1990 to 2021, With Projections to 2050: A Comprehensive Analysis From The Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Yuyang Wang, Yinbao Wang, Lu Fan, Yueyuan Yu

“…Background: The study aims to explore the epidemiologic information related to severe periodontitis in China. …”
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Trends in the prevalence of obesity and estimation of the direct health costs attributable to child and adolescent obesity in Brazil from 2013 to 2022. by Eduardo Augusto Fernandes Nilson, Michele Gonçalves da Costa, Ana Carolina Rocha de Oliveira, Olivia Souza Honorio, Raphael Barreto da Conceição Barbosa

“…The impacts of childhood obesity include higher risk of disease during childhood and of obesity and non-communicable diseases in adulthood and represent an important epidemiological and economic burden to countries. This study aims to analyze the trends and to estimate the direct healthcare costs of childhood and adolescent obesity to the National Health System from 2013 to 2022.…”
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Helicobacter pylori and Biliary Tract Cancers: A Meta-Analysis by Soumia Cherif, Kaoutar Bouriat, Hanane Rais, Said Elantri, Abdessamad Amine

“…Besides, gallbladder cancers, extracholangiocarcinomas, and intracholangiocarcinomas are highly lethal cancers with limited survival due to their late diagnosis. Epidemiological data on Helicobacter pylori infection and biliary tract cancer have been contradictory. …”
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Identification of new candidate genes for the hereditary predisposition to uveal melanoma: IGCMU trial by Mélanie Godiveau, Mélanie Godiveau, Mélanie Godiveau, Angeline Ginzac, Angeline Ginzac, Angeline Ginzac, Yannick Bidet, Yannick Bidet, Flora Ponelle-Chachuat, Flora Ponelle-Chachuat, Maud Privat, Maud Privat, Xavier Durando, Xavier Durando, Xavier Durando, Xavier Durando, Mathias Cavaillé, Mathias Cavaillé, Mathis Lepage, Mathis Lepage

“…While germline mutations in genes such as BAP1 and MBD4 account for approximately 20% of familial UM cases, the hereditary factors underlying the remaining cases remain unknown. Epidemiological studies have suggested an increased risk of prostate cancer, thyroid cancer, and leukemia among patients with UM, indicating potential unidentified genetic predispositions. …”
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Hyperuricemia Increases the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Zheng Gao, Hekai Shi, Wei Xu, Zhengzhao Guan, Xiuxiu Su, Nuojin Guo, Huijie Ma

“…Cross-sectional studies should clearly introduce the sources of epidemiological data. Studies were excluded if with too many complications unrelated to AF enrolled. …”
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