Development and validation of a case-finding algorithm for the identification of non-small cell lung cancers in a region-wide Italian pathology registry. by Andrea Spini, Pietro Rosellini, Cristiana Bellan, Folco Furiesi, Silvano Giorgi, Sandra Donnini, Rosa Gini, Marina Ziche, Francesco Salvo, Giuseppe Roberto

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To develop and validate a case-finding algorithm for the identification of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) cases in a region-wide Italian pathology registry (PR).<h4>Materials and methods</h4>Data collected between 2009 and 2017 in the PR and the Pharmacy Database of the University Hospital of Siena and the PR of Tuscany region were used. …”
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Understanding Barriers and Motivations: Enhancing Support for UK Medical Students&rsquo; Participation in Foreign Medical Electives by Sarela S, Asim N, Atapaka S, Sheriff V, Barzyk-Sheriff GA

“…Additionally, this study examined trends in UK medical students completing foreign electives over the past decade.Methods: Freedom of Information requests were sent to 46 UK medical universities requesting data on the number of students undertaking foreign electives over the past 10 years. …”
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Relationship of the clinical characteristics of rheumatoid arthritis to work capacity and efficiency by O Yu Vakulenko, O A Krichevskaya, D V Goryachev, Sh F Erdes

“…Objective: to study the impact of the clinical characteristics of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on work efficiency. Subjects and methods. One hundred and thirty-seven patients (116 women and 21 men) with RA were examined. …”
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MEDICAL AND SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MODERN INFERTILE WOMEN ACCORDING TO THE REGISTRY OF INFERTILITY COUPLES IN THE TRANSBAIKAL REGION by Татьяна Евгеньевна Белокриницкая, Наталия Ивановна Фролова, Дмитрий Владимирович Малько

“…Aim – to identify medical and social factors of infertility in women living in the Trans-Baikal Territory. Materials and methods. Retrospective comparative study. An analysis of the medical and social characteristics of patients with infertility was carried out according to the data of an electronic questionnaire, which has been developed based on materials from the World Health Organization [WHO-RHR-HRP-19.3]. 1st group included 103 women living in city; 2nd group – 85 women living in the village. …”
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The association between HPV vaccination and new-onset cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases: based on a retrospective study by Chiao-Yu Yang, Yu-Hsiang Shih, Chia-Chi Lung

“…This study examines the impact of HPV vaccination on the incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, exploring its protective potential. Methods Utilizing the global TriNetX database, this retrospective cohort study analyzed data from adults aged 20 to 40 who were either vaccinated or not vaccinated against HPV between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2021. …”
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Versatile Nanomaterials That Interfere with Ferroptosis in the Tumor Microenvironment by Liu Y, Liu Y, Li X, Li S, Zhang X, Si L, Jiang S, Hu J, Chen J

“…In this respect, we describe methods for modifying the regulation of iron ions and interfering with glutathione activity and lipid peroxidation. …”
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Endothelial dysfunction and thrombotic events in patients with severe novel coronavirus infection COVID-19 by A. A. Lebedeva, A. N. Kulikov, I. P. Kovalchuk, M. I. Kadinskaya, A. M. Ginzburg, T. D. Vlasov

“…The novel coronavirus infection COVID-19 (NCI COVID-19) caused by the COVID-19 virus, which occurs in the most severe forms, is accompanied not only by the development of respiratory failure and acute respiratory distress syndrome, but also by other equally dangerous complications such as covid-associated coagulopathy.The objective was to study the clinical and laboratory features of the development of endothelial dysfunction as the main component of covid-associated coagulopathy in the context of its most common manifestation – thrombotic events.Methods and materials. …”
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Cerebrospinal fluid immunoglobulin kappa light chain in clinically isolated syndrome and multiple sclerosis. by Makbule Senel, Hayrettin Tumani, Florian Lauda, Stefan Presslauer, Rehaneh Mojib-Yezdani, Markus Otto, Johannes Brettschneider

“…Since OCB tests are based on non-quantitative and difficult to standardise techniques, measurement of immunoglobulin kappa free light chains (KFLC) may represent an easier to use quantitative test.<h4>Methods</h4>KFLC were measured in CSF and serum of 211 patients using ELISA. …”
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mNUTRIC score as a predictor of the lethal outcome in critically ill patients with COVID-19: systematic review and meta-analysis by A. O. Sivkov, N. P. Shen, I. N. Leyderman, O. G. Sivkov

“…The objective was to assess the predictive value of nutritive risk mNUTRIC score in relation to the lethal outcome in ICU patients suffering from COVID-19.Materials and methods. The systematic review and meta-analysis were performed based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic and Meta-Analysis protocols. …”
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Evaluation of the effect of Echium amoenum on pain control after clinical crown lengthening surgery by Shima Ghasemi, Fatemeh Bakhtiari, Pariya Rahimi Asl, Amirreza Babaloo, Atieh Ghasemi

“…This study aimed to evaluate this herb’s efficacy in controlling pain after periodontal surgeries. Methods. In this randomized clinical trial, 50 patients referred to Tabriz Dental School for clinical crown lengthening surgery were divided into two equal groups: control and test. …”
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Evaluation of lead levels in children with chronic constipation by Abdurrahman Zarif Güney, Güzide Doğan, Ali Toprak

“…Blood and hair samples were collected and analyzed for lead levels using standardized methods. Results. The constipated children group had significantly higher BLL (3.66 µg/dL) compared to the control group (1.61 µg/dL) with no significant HLL difference. …”
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Epidemiological Profile of Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute Coronary Syndrome in a Single Tertiary Center in Basrah, Iraq by Ola Murtadaa Albattat, Raheem Sharhan Balasim, Ammar Saleh Abbood, Warkaa Shamkhani

“…Objectives: This study investigates sociodemographic characteristics, baseline patient and procedural features of ACS patients treated with PCI. Patients and Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at Basrah Specialist Cardiac Center between January and June 2024. …”
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Driven by feelings or stimulated by context: how childhood nature experience shaped adulthood pro-environmental behavior? by Qi-song Yan, Yu-fang Cai, Wen-qiang Zeng

“…However, the specific mechanisms underlying this influence remain unclear.MethodsThis study, viewed through the lens of the biophilia hypothesis, uses EF and environmental contacts (EC) as mediating variables, and environmental risk perception (ERP) as a moderating variable. …”
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Palestinian students’ attitudes toward honor killing crimes: a quantitative, cross-sectional study by Oqab Jabali, Bilal Hamamra, Abed Alkarim Ayyoub

“…Given the role of socialization and moral development in shaping beliefs, this research explores whether gender, geography, and religious background influence attitudes toward honor-based violence. Methods A quantitative, cross-sectional survey was conducted among students at An-Najah National University, the largest university in the West Bank. …”
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Genetic polymorphisms in the hypothalamic pathway in relation to subsequent weight change--the DiOGenes study. by Huaidong Du, Karani S Vimaleswaran, Lars Angquist, Rikke D Hansen, Daphne L van der A, Claus Holst, Anne Tjønneland, Kim Overvad, Marianne Uhre Jakobsen, Heiner Boeing, Karina Meidtner, Domenico Palli, Giovanna Masala, Nabila Bouatia-Naji, Wim H M Saris, Edith J M Feskens, Nicolas J Wareham, Thorkild I A Sørensen, Ruth J F Loos

“…<h4>Aim</h4>We conducted a case-cohort study to investigate the associations of SNPs in candidate genes with weight change during an average of 6.8 years of follow-up and to examine the potential effect modification by glycemic index (GI) and protein intake.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Participants, aged 20-60 years at baseline, came from five European countries. …”
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DYNAMICS OF ILLUMINANCE INCIDENT ON THE LANW SURFACE IN THE SHADE OF VARIOUS WOODY SPECIES by L. A. Grechushkina‐Sukhorukova

“…This paper is aimed at studying the relative light conditions (RLC) for lawns in the crown shade of light‐requiring and shade‐tolerant trees from the landscaping sites of Stavropol.Methods. The illuminance incident on the lawn surface was measured using a TKA‐LUX light meter from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., every two hours.Results. …”
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Comparison of Motion Control Screening Test Scores in Active Women With a History of Knee and Ankle Injuries by Maryam Golmoradi Marani, Amir Letafatkar, Seyed Sadredin Shojaedin

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between test scores of movement control and a history of knee and ankle injury in active females. Methods: Statistical population of this study was 57 active females (22 healthy subjects, 19 subjects with a history of previous knee injury and 16 subjects with a history of previous ankle injury) with age ranging from 18 to 25 years old. …”
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Determinants and Correlates of Depression in Psoriasis Patients: Does Marital Adjustment Play a Role? by Priyanka Sharma, Deepak Sharma, Abdul Qadir Jilani

“…Aim: To assess the prevalence and severity of depression in married psoriasis patients and to determine its correlates with special reference to marital adjustment. Materials and methods: A total of 50 patients with a history of psoriasis for more than or equal to 2 years (age range, 26–45 years; mean age, 33.0 ± 5.61 years; 80% males) were enrolled in the study. …”
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Breathlessness in a virtual world: An experimental paradigm testing how discrepancy between VR visual gradients and pedal resistance during stationary cycling affects breathlessnes... by Sarah L Finnegan, David J Dearlove, Peter Morris, Daniel Freeman, Martin Sergeant, Stephen Taylor, Kyle T S Pattinson

“…Using a novel immersive virtual reality (VR) exercise paradigm, we investigated whether manipulating an individual's expectation of effort (determined by a virtual hill gradient) may alter their perception of breathlessness, independent from actual effort (the physical effort of cycling).<h4>Methods</h4>Nineteen healthy volunteers completed a single experimental session where they exercised on a cycle ergometer while wearing a VR headset. …”
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Dilapan-S versus Phloroglucinol for Cervical Dilatation in Operative Hysteroscopy and Polyp Resection: A Prospective Cohort Study by Ziwei Liu, Yahong Xu, Aiwen Le

“…Background: To compare the effects of Dilapan-S versus phloroglucinol on cervical dilation in hysteroscopic polyp resection. Methods: This prospective, observational study enrolled non-menopausal patients with endometrial polyps who underwent operative hysteroscopy for transcervical polyp resection between October 2021 and October 2022. …”
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