Safety of Concomitant Use of Corticosteroids and Traditional Korean Herbal Medicine for Facial Nerve Palsy: A Retrospective Study of Effects on Liver and Renal Function by Lee JY, Kim JH, Goo B, Nam SS

“…This study aimed to assess the safety of using herbal medicine and corticosteroids.Patients and Methods: To evaluate the effects of herbal medicine with corticosteroid liver and renal function, we analyzed the medical records of patients with facial nerve palsy. …”
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Association of serum lactate dehydrogenase levels with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and advanced hepatic fibrosis in the United States: a cross-sectional study using NHANES da... by Xiaotong Zhang, Min Liu, Junjun Huang, Ya Zheng, Yuping Wang, Yongning Zhou

“…LDH levels were measured using an enzymatic rate method. A fatty liver index (FLI) greater than or equal to 60 and an NAFLD fibrosis score (NFS) higher than 0.676 were found to be indicative of hepatic steatosis and advanced hepatic fibrosis. …”
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Image Classification Model Based on Contrastive Learning With Dynamic Adaptive Loss by Quandeng Gou, Jingxuan Zhou, Zi Li, Fangrui Zhang, Yuheng Ren

“…These experimental results fully demonstrate the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method.…”
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GluN2B mRNA expression and molecular sequence in the brain of pigeons (Columba livia) by Mohammad Rabiul Karim, Ahmed I. Abo-Ahmed, Abu Raihan, Md. Asif Karim Hemel, Md. Alamgir Kobir, Munmun Pervin

“…Objectives: The current study sought to ascertain the mRNA expression and establish the complementary DNA (cDNA) sequences of pigeon brain's glutamate receptor 2B of N-methyl-D-aspartate (GluN2B) type. Material and Methods: Adult pigeons (Columba livia; n = 8, sharing an equal number of males and females) were used. …”
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Effects of Na/Ca/Fe intermetallic interactions on nitrogen transformations in high-alkali coal pyrolysis by Yiwen LIU, Lihong WEI, Yanling ZHOU, Yonghao ZHAO, Jifeng SHANG, Kunkun LOU

“…Na, Ca, Fe mono-metal and poly-metals were added to deashed coal by equal volume impregnation and sequential impregnation methods, and nitrogen transformation was studied in fixed-bed pyrolysis of high-alkali coal. …”
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A Qualitative Model of the Firm’s Sustainability Reporting(SR) Requirements in the Iranian Capital Market, Inspired by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sustainability... by Mohsen Zhaleh Azadzanjani, Naghi Fazeli, Khosro Faghani Makrani

“…Finally, after the distribution of 200 instruments, the sample size equals 180 research experts, sampling methods (judgmental) and snowball sampling. …”
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Eating disorders in relation to alcohol addiction—A study of drunkorexia in young adults in Poland by Marta Giezek, Marek Landowski, Paulina Zabielska, Andriej Szpakow, Beata Karakiewicz

“…IntroductionThe aim of the study was to determine the frequency of eating disorders occurring in combination with alcohol dependence in young adults in Poland.Material and methodsThe study was conducted in Poland between 1st July 2023 and 31st July 2024. …”
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Axial Ligand Effects on the Mechanism of Ru-CO Bond Photodissociation and Photophysical Properties of Ru(II)-Salen PhotoCORMs/Theranostics: A Density Functional Theory Study by Niq Catevas, Athanassios Tsipis

“…The Ru-CO bonding properties were scrutinized using Natural Bond Orbital (NBO), Natural Energy Decomposition Analysis (NEDA) and Natural Orbital of Chemical Valence (NOCV) methods. The nature of the Ru-CO bond is composite, i.e., electrostatic, covalent and charge transfer. …”
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The Probiotic Effects of Lactobacillus brevis CD2 on Caries Related Variables of Dental Plaque Biofilm by Guglielmo Campus, Maria Grazia Cagetti, Anna Lehrkinder, Ali Alshabeeb, Nicole Caimoni, Peter Lingström

“…Plaque acidogenicity was assessed using the microtouch method after a 10 ml mouth rinse containing 10% sucrose for 1 minute (on day 0 and day 28). …”
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Molecular Characteristics and Antimicrobial Resistance of Linezolid-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Osteoarticular Infections: A 11-Year Study From a Hospital in Xi’an by Zhou S, Zhou K, Yang P, Kong M, Liu H, Zhang R, Hou Z, Liu J

“…Shan Zhou,1,* Ke Zhou,1,* Peihong Yang,1,* Meijuan Kong,1 Hao Liu,1 Rui Zhang,1 Zheng Hou,2 Jiayun Liu1 1Department of Clinical Laboratory, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an, Shanxi, 710032, People’s Republic of China; 2Institute of Medical Research, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, Shanxi, 710129, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jiayun Liu, Email jiayun@fmmu.edu.cn Zheng Hou, Email houzheng@nwpu.edu.cn; hzh_0001@163.comPurpose: This study examines the distribution of pathogens and the characteristics of linezolid-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LRSA) in osteoarticular infections (OAIs) over an 11-year period.Methods: Identification and initial antimicrobial susceptibility testing were conducted using the VITEK2 compact system. …”
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The Impact of Abusive Supervision on Nurses’ Organizational Silence: The Multiple Linear Mediation of Psychological Capital and Fear by Liang Y, Zhang Y, Feng Y, Huang Y, Zhang C

“…In this case, abusive management may occur.Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was employed. …”
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Comparison between surgical outcome of bilateral recession and unilateral recession-resection in intermittent exotropia by Sheren M Aboshanab, Mohamed Y Saif, Elsayed M El Toukhi, Ahmed T. Gouda

“…Accommodative convergence/accommodation ratio was measured using the gradient method. The amblyopia cases were not included in this study. …”
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Support and Its Effect for Persons Affected by COPD and Their Next of Kin - an Systematic Integrative Review by Johansson H, Jonasson LL, Berterö C

“…The result was analyzed with a constant comparison method.Results: Persons with COPD receive support from their next of kin, practically and emotionally. …”
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The Impact of Needle-Directed Thrombolysis in Thrombosed Arteriovenous Fistulas on Angioplasty Efficacy and the Prognostic Factors Associated with Success by Zhou Y, Lyu Q, Lai Q, Gao X, Chen L, Zhang X, Wan Z

“…Yu Zhou,1,* Qiong Lyu,2,* Qiquan Lai,1 Xuejing Gao,1 Ling Chen,1 Xi Zhang,1 Ziming Wan1 1Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of General Practice, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Ziming Wan, Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Youyi Road, Chongqing, 400016, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-18696635322, Email wanziming001@163.comPurpose: Urokinase thrombolysis is a feasible method for salvage of thrombosed arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs). …”
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Concept of PPI energy technology complex upgrading by P. V. Lukanin, V. G. Kazakov, L. O. Zverev

“…Development and implementation of a set of theoretical and practical recommendations for creating scientifically founded heat flow diagrams for pulp and paper processes, intensifying heat exchanging processes under the economical use of energy resources. METHODS. The method of thermodynamic analysis on the basis of exergy increments in the process of interaction of heat flows is proposed, it allows evaluating the energy efficiency of both individual PPI units and the entire process flow; mathematical relationship between exergy efficiency of process elements and that of a complex heat flow diagram; schematic diagram of a heat recuperator of PBM drying section with a closed loop for the air delivered to drying. …”
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Evaluation of the Effect of Psychological Resilience on Anxiety in Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy Through the Mediating Effect of Perceived Stress: A Moderated Mediation Model by Cui Y, Mao Y, Tang M, Zhu J, Yao H

“…Yanqiu Cui,1,2,* Yonghua Mao,2,* Mengjiao Tang,1 Jie Zhu,1 Huiyu Yao2 1Department of Ophthalmology, Changzhou Third People’s Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China; 2Nursing department, Changzhou Third People’s Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Huiyu Yao, Email hyyao778@163.comObjective: To investigate the anxiety status of Chinese patients with diabetic retinopathy (DR) and its relationship with psychological resilience and perceived stress.Methods: A sampling method was used to select 606 DR patients, and the 10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10), Perceived Stress Scale short-form (PSS-10), and General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) were used for the survey. …”
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Study on the Predictive Value of Renal Resistive Index Combined with β2-Microglobulin in Patients with Urosepsis Complicated with Acute Kidney Injury by Li H, Zhou J, Wang Q, Zhu Y, Zi T, Qin X, Zhao Y, Jiang W, Li X, Wang X, Xu C, Chen X, Wu G

“…Haopeng Li,1,* Juan Zhou,2,* Qinghua Wang,1 Yaru Zhu,1 Tong Zi,1 Xin Qin,1 Yan Zhao,1 Wei Jiang,1 Xilei Li,1 Xin’an Wang,1 Chengdang Xu,1 Xi Chen,1 Gang Wu1 1Department of Urology, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of ICU, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xi Chen; Gang Wu, Email 15132767126@163.com; wg_urologist@163.comPurpose: This study aims to evaluate the predictive value of the renal resistive index (RRI) and β 2-microglobulin (β 2-MG) for acute kidney injury (AKI) in urosepsis patients and to develop a clinical prediction model for AKI risk.Methods: Data from 108 urosepsis patients at Tongji Hospital were analyzed. …”
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Identifying and Diagnosing Lytic Cell Death Genes in Atherosclerosis Using Machine Learning and Bioinformatics by Zhang G, Ma R, Jin H, Zhang Q, Li W, Ding Y

“…Our study investigates the role and mechanism of LCD in AS using machine learning and bioinformatics.Methods: We sourced gene expression data and single-cell sequencing from the GEO database. …”
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On using the factor analysis to study the geodynamic processes of formation of the Greater Caucasus by F. L. Yakovlev, E. S. Gorbatov

“…In the first step, the Kaiser criterion was used to determine the number of factors, and it was equal to two. This number was specified for the main study using the methods of principal components with rotation. …”
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Identification of Diagnostically Relevant Biomarkers in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease by Comprehensive Analysis by Wu Z, Mo S, Huang Z, Zheng B

“…Zimin Wu,1,* Sisi Mo,2,* Zuyuan Huang,1 Baoshi Zheng1 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, 530021, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Medical Research, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, 530021, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Baoshi Zheng, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery Ward, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, No. 6 Shuangyong Road, Qingxiu District, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, 530021, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 0771-5355280, Email baoshizhengyx@163.comBackground: Peripheral biomarkers are becoming an important method by which to monitor the progression of coronary artery disease (CAD). …”
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