Exploring Inflammatory Changes in the Peripheral Blood of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in China by Li D, Zhang Z, Li W, Zhao C, Li X, Pan Z, Li Y

“…This study aimed to thoroughly investigate the fluctuation of inflammatory markers in the peripheral blood of patients with T2DM, which are rarely reported.Methods: Peripheral blood samples from patients with T2DM and healthy individuals, as well as their clinical information, were collected at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University. …”
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Study of the Associations between Color Doppler Ultrasound Grading of Hyperthyroidism and Biochemical Data on Thyroid Function by Lingyun Zhang, Jie Li, Suzhen Zhang, Chen Su, Zengcun Su, Yuezhong Zhang, Yonghao Gai, Shanshan Shao, Jianzhi Li, Guoquan Zhang

“…The main study objective was to investigate the correlation between the color Doppler ultrasound grading of hyperthyroidism and the biochemical data of thyroid function. Methods. Seventy-six patients were diagnosed with hyperthyroidism based on clinical and laboratory data at our hospital. …”
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Naoxintong Is Involved in the Coagulation Regulation of Warfarin Through the MAPK Pathway by Luo X, Chen L, Xu J, Li J

“…Xiao Luo,1,2,* Ling Chen,2,* Jingsong Xu,1 Juxiang Li1 1Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330000, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Jiujiang City Key Laboratory of Cell Therapy, Jiujiang No. 1 People’s Hospital, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, 332000, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Juxiang Li, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No. 1, Minde Road, Donghu District, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 15707923841, Email ndefy87008@ncu.edu.cnObjective: To explore the effect of Naoxintong (NXT) on warfarin anticoagulation therapy and its potential mechanism.Methods: TCSMP, SwissTargetprediction, SuperPred, SEA, and Batmanic-TCM were used to search for active ingredients and targets of NXT and warfarin; the DisGENT database was used to find disease targets of coagulation disorders. …”
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Education 4.0 in the era of digital transformation: perspectives and possible project concepts by Anna Alexandrovna Paskova

“…The aim of the research is to study the features of the new approach to learning, Education 4.0, and analyze its main characteristics. The research methods used are analysis, synthesis, induction, abstraction. …”
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A Mathematical Model for Determining the Specific Structural Weight of a Tillage Implement by A. I. Derepaskın, А. N. Kuvaev, I. V. Tokarev

“…(Research purpose) The aim of the work is to develop a mathematical model to determine the minimum allowable and actual specific structural weight depending on the tillage implement operating conditions and its structural design and technological scheme. (Materials and methods) The research methodology is based on mathematical modeling, abstraction, analysis, synthesis, and principles of classical mechanics. …”
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Gender Differences in Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation, and Outcome of Patients Admitted with a Hypertensive Crisis at the Buea Regional Hospital, Cameroon by Clovis Nkoke, Ahmadou Musa Jingi, Jean Jacques Noubiap, Denis Teuwafeu, Cyrille Nkouonlack, Ronald Gobina, Siddikatou Djibrilla, Ali Abas, Anastase Dzudie

“…This study aimed to examine gender differences in a group of patients from Cameroon hospitalized with a hypertensive crisis. Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional study from June 2018 until June 2019. …”
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Different oxygenation modalities for early post-extubation: a single center randomized controlled trial by Walid Omar Ahmed, Farouk Mohamed, Yasser Sadek Nassar, Farouk Mostafa Faris

“…We aim to compare high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) to non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and conventional oxygen therapy (COT) immediately post-extubation from MV and to follow the incidence of reintubation and ICU outcomes. Methods This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 60 patients who were divided equally into 3 different groups according to oxygenation strategy after extubation from invasive MV (HFNC, COT, and NIV groups). …”
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The impact of life skills education on socio-emotional development and school-related outcomes among adolescents in India by Anirudh Tagat, Akshaya Balaji, Hansika Kapoor

“…Methods Data were collated from five study sites with a pre-post cohort research design. …”
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Relationship between the Coronary Slow Flow Phenomenon and the Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency by Yasin Yüksel, Cennet Yildiz, İbrahim Taşkın Rakici, Cansu Erkol, Fatma Nihan Turhan Çağlar

“…Aim: Our aim was to investigate whether there is an association between vertebrobasilar flow assessed by Doppler sonography and CSFP assessed by Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) frame count. Methods: We included 241 patients who had CSFP and underwent vertebrobasilar Doppler sonography. …”
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Different interventions for OHVIRA/Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome based on age and symptoms: a single-institution cohort study by Tomoko Oishi, Kota Konishi, Mamiko Okamoto, Chiharu Mizoguchi, Mitsutake Yano, Yasushi Kawano, Eiji Kobayashi

“…Six patients (67%) were diagnosed with OHVIRA syndrome, and an equal proportion (67%) had left-sided abnormalities. …”
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Risk Assessment and Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Critically Ill Patients in Tibet: A Prospective Cohort Study with Historical Controls by Qiong J, Gu Y, Dekyi J, Dawa, Tsring P, Zhao M, Wang X, Li G, Liu H

“…This study aimed to assess the effectiveness and safety of standardized anticoagulation therapy in preventing VTE among intensive care unit (ICU) patients in Tibet.Methods: This prospective controlled study included 78 patients in the treatment group receiving low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) and 56 patients in the control group without standardized VTE prophylaxis. …”
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Changes in Indicators of Microcirculation in the Early Postoperative Period in the Treatment of Diaphyseal Fractures of the Shin Bones Using a Plate with Limited Contact by A. I. Plakhov, L. I. Kolesnikova, L. I. Korytov, V. G. Vinogradov, M. A. Darenskaya

“…To identify patterns of changes in the parameters of the microcirculatory bed of the damaged segment of the lower limb when fixing bone fragments with a plate with limited contact in the early period after surgery.Materials and methods. In 25 patients, we studied four parameters of microcirculation of the lower limb segment with application of laser Doppler flowmetry. …”
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IMPACT OF TOCILIZUMAB THERAPY ON STRUCTURAL JOINT DAMAGE PROGRESSION IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS by Anastasia Sergeevna Avdeeva, A V Smirnov, E Yu Panasyuk, E N Alexandrova, E L Nasonov

“…Objective — to evaluate the impact of tocilizumab (TCZ) therapy on progression of joint destruction and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) inflammatory activity in 48 weeks after initiation of treatment. Material and methods. 42 RA patients who received 6 intravenous TCZ infusions at dose 8 mg/kg given once every 4 weeks alongside with stable anti-inflammatory and glucocorticoid DMARDs were evaluated. …”
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LEGAL FOUNDATIONS OF CIVIL PROCEEDINGS IN UKRAINE AND IRELAND: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS by Alina S. Chala, V.V. Barankova

“…The research is based on comparative legal, formal legal, and systemic methods. The article focuses on the procedural aspects of civil cases in courts of first instance, appellate, and cassation courts. …”
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Alopecia Areata Associated with Dupilumab: National Database Study by Tarun Sontam, Humaira Nfn, Jodi Yanking Li, Sehar Nadeem, Katie Beier, Neil K. Jairath, Vignesh Ramachandran

“…<b>Results:</b> After propensity score matching, 23,782 dupilumab users were compared with an equal number of controls. Results revealed a statistically significant increased AA risk in dupilumab users (odds ratio: 1.436, 95% CI: 1.066–1.935, <i>p</i> = 0.0167) after 16 weeks. …”
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Evaluation of the Effect of Acute Elevated Intraocular Pressure on Retinal and Choroidal Microvasculature in Diabetic Rats by Yao Y, Yan Y, Wei W, Wang Q

“…This study aimed to investigate the impact of acute intraocular pressure (IOP) elevation on retinal and choroidal microvasculature in diabetic and control rats.Methods: Male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into two groups: diabetic and control. …”
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Carbon footprint of private dental laboratories in Egypt: A cross-sectional study by Amira H. Elwan, Ahmed Mahmoud Fouda

“…This study aimed to assess the Carbon Footprint (CFP) of private dental laboratories in Egypt. Materials and methods Data were collected from private dental laboratories in Cairo, Alexandria, and Elbeheira, Egypt in August 2024 through interview questionnaires. …”
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Comparison of the Efficacy of Moxifloxacin Preparations in the Therapy of Conjunctivitis by A. Yu. Malygin, A. B. Lisitsyn, O. M. Selina

“…The severity of clinical symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis decreased equally in both groups by the final study visit: –5.32 ± 1.71 and –5.55 ± 1.40 points in the main and control groups, respectively (p &gt; 0.05). …”
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Postoperative Symptom Cluster in NSCLC Patients and Its Relationship with Social Support and Self-Efficacy: A Cross-Sectional Study by Cao J, Chen K, Gao L, Yang D, Zhang W, Deng X, Liu C, Dai Q, Xu X, Li F

“…Juan Cao,1,&ast; Keyu Chen,1,&ast; Lihong Gao,1 Dandan Yang,1 Wenjuan Zhang,1 Xiaheng Deng,1 Changpeng Liu,2 Qi Dai,1 Xinyi Xu,3 Fang Li4 1Jiangsu Province Hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Thoracic Surgery, Nangjing, People’s Republic of China; 2The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China; 3Nanjing Medical University, School of Nursing, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China; 4Jiangsu Province Hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nursing Department, Nangjing, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xinyi Xu, Email 912446750@qq.com Fang Li, Email srylifang@163.comPurpose: The study aimed to identify symptom clusters among NSCLC patients within 3 months postoperatively and analyze the relationships between symptom clusters and social support and self-efficacy.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study from January 1 to May 31, 2024, involving NSCLC patients undergoing surgery at hospitals in Jiangsu Province. …”
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Physician perspectives on the management of viral hepatitis and hepatocellular carcinoma in Myanmar. by Yoona A Kim, Sam Trinh, Si Thura, Khin Pyone Kyi, Thomas Lee, Stan Sze, Adam Richards, Andrew Aronsohn, Grace L H Wong, Yasuhito Tanaka, Geoffrey Dusheiko, Mindie H Nguyen

“…Hepatitis has been a recent focus with the development of a National Strategic Plan on Hepatitis and plans to subsidize HCV treatment.<h4>Methods</h4>During a two-day national liver disease symposium covering HCV, HBV, hepatocellular (HCC), and end-stage liver disease (ESLD), physician surveys were administered using the automated response system (ARS) to assess physician knowledge, perceptions of barriers to screening and treatment, and proposed solutions. …”
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