Elevated Homocysteine Levels and Endothelial Dysfunction in Unexplained Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion by Qi L, Yang Y, Xie X, Xiang L, Zhang S, Li X, Zhou L, Zhao D, Dong N, Zhang H, Zhang H

“…While studies have associated folate metabolism abnormalities with poor embryonic development, research on methionine metabolism, particularly homocysteine levels, has been limited.Methods: In this study, we analyzed blood samples from women with RSA and those with normal pregnancies.Results: We observed elevated homocysteine levels in women with RSA, which were correlated with increased total plasma microparticles, endothelial microparticles (EMPs), and free plasma DNA. …”
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Predicting Preoperative Deep Vein Thrombosis Using d-Dimer-to-Albumin Ratio Combined with Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Older Patients with Hip Fracture by Lu W, Jia F, Rao M, Chen W, Liu Y, Bian J

“…Wenbin Lu,* Fan Jia,* Miaomiao Rao, Wubin Chen, Yi Liu, Jinjun Bian Faculty of Anesthesiology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yi Liu, Faculty of Anesthesiology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, 168, Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-021-31161837, Fax +86-021-31161837, Email ziboliuyi@yeah.net Jinjun Bian, Faculty of Anesthesiology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, 168, Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-021-31161841, +86-021-31161841, Email jinjunbicu@163.comObjective: This study aimed to explore the potential value of the d-dimer to albumin ratio (DAR) combined with the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) for predicting preoperative lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in older patients with hip fracture.Methods: Demographic characteristics, comorbidities, medication history, and preoperative laboratory test results were collected from older patients with hip fracture between 2018 and 2023. …”
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Hyperbaric oxygenation in prevention of amputations of diabetic foot by Stefanović Zvezdan, Donfrid Branislav, Jovanović Tomislav, Zorić Zoran, Radojević-Popović Radmila, Zoranović Uroš

“…The aim of this study was to determine the influence of HBOT on the wound healing in comparison with the conventional treatment, the possibility of shortening the time of the treatment in patients with diabetic foot. Methods. In a fiveyear period a retrospective-prospective multicentric study, involving 60 patients with diabetic foot divided into two groups, was performed. …”
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Global Research Trends and Focus on the Link Between Heart Failure and NLRP3 Inflammasome: A Bibliometric Analysis From 2010 to 2024 by Lian Y, Zhang H, Xing W, Li S, Lai X, Jia S, Shang J, Liu H

“…Despite mounting evidence demonstrating the pivotal function of the NLRP3 inflammasome in HF, a thorough bibliometric examination of research focal points and trajectories in this domain has yet to be undertaken.Methods: Publications related to the NLRP3 inflammasome in HF were retrieved from the Web of Science database spanning 2010– 2024. …”
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Risk Factors and Predictive Analysis of Acute Severe Abdominal Pain After Hepatic Artery Infusion Chemotherapy in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Li J, Shi C, Chen J, Zhao Y, Du J, Song J

“…Jinpeng Li,1,* Congcong Shi,2,* Jiao Chen,1 Yue Zhao,3 Jiasheng Du,4,* Jinlong Song1 1Department of Interventional Therapy I, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China; 2Depression Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment Center, Shandong Mental Health Center, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, People’s Republic of China; 3Medical Imaging Technology Program, Qingdao Binhai University, Qingdao, 266000, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Oncology, Linqing People’s Hospital, Liaocheng, 252600, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jinpeng Li, Department of Interventional Therapy I, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 440, Jiyan Road, Huaiyin District, Jinan, Shandong, 250117, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 531-67626412, Email Ljpxxx308@126.comPurpose: To investigate the incidence patterns and risk factors of acute abdominal pain following hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) in liver cancer patients and develop a preliminary prediction model for post-HAIC abdominal pain.Patients and Methods: Four hundred hepatocellular carcinoma patients who underwent HAIC at the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Shandong First Medical University from January 2021 to March 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Low Serum Cholinesterase Levels Predict Poor Prognosis in Patients with Ovarian Cancer by Su H, Liao D, Huang C, Liu Q, Yu L

“…This study aimed to evaluate the clinical significance of serum ChE levels as a prognostic biomarker in ovarian cancer.Materials and Methods: A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted on 168 patients diagnosed with epithelial ovarian cancer at the Suzhou Ninth People’s Hospital from 2019 to 2020. …”
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Correlation Between Inflammatory Markers and Pathogenic Bacteria in Children’s Winter Respiratory Infections in Xinjiang by Wang L, Wang W, Wang J, Zhu L, Luo J

“…Lixia Wang,1,* Wei Wang,2,* Jian Wang,1 Ling Zhu,1 Jianjiang Luo1 1Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medical Department Infectious Diseases Ward, The Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jianjiang Luo, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medical Department infectious diseases Ward, The Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, No. 116 Huanghe Road, Shayibake District, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86013999946655, Email ljj.781201@163.comBackground: This study examines the distribution characteristics of pathogenic bacteria in respiratory infections and their relationship with inflammatory markers to guide clinical drug use.Methods: We selected 120 patients with lower respiratory tract infection in the electronic medical record system of Xinjiang Provincial People’s Hospital from March 2019 to March 2023 for a case-control study. …”
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Artificial intelligence based surgical support for experimental laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication by Holger Till, Ciro Esposito, Chung Kwong Yeung, Dariusz Patkowski, Sameh Shehata, Steve Rothenberg, Georg Singer, Tristan Till

“…The individual image classifiers achieved an average F1-Score of 0.9738 ± 0.1699 when adjusted for the optimal Equal Error Rate (EER) as the decision boundary. …”
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The inclusion of LGBTQ + people within UK health policy: a critical discourse analysis by Debbie Braybrook, William E. Rosa, Charlotte Norman, Richard Harding, Katherine Bristowe

“…In 2022, 42 regional integrated care systems were created across England to reduce health inequalities and improve the wellbeing of their local population. Methods This study aimed to examine the inclusion of UK Equality Act (2010) protected characteristics within the 42 publicly available integrated care system strategies, and to consider specifically how LGBTQ + communities and their needs, experiences and outcomes are framed within these strategies. …”
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Tolerability of a green tea-based mouth rinse: A pilot study by Renad Abdulkarim, Aliyah Al-subhi, Renad bukhari, Nehhal Alkhattabi, Rolla Mira, Osama Felemban, Lena Elbadawi, Soulafa Almazrooa, Hani Mawardi

“…However, oral ulceration was reported equally in both groups (5.6%). Conclusion: The current data demonstrates an overall less tolerability of a non-alcohol containing green tea-based mouth rinse compared to chlorhexidine gluconate. …”
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Is Removal of Implants Mandatory Following Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Screw-Rod Stabilization Without Fusion for Mono-Segmental Thoracolumbar Fractures in Elderly Patients? by Zhang C, Xu C, Ruan D

“…This retrospective cohort study aimed to assess the necessity of implant removal in patients aged ≥ 65 years who underwent minimally invasive pedicle screw-rod fixation for AO type A and B thoracolumbar fractures.Methods: We evaluated the clinical and radiological outcomes of 57 patients aged ≥ 65 years with mono-segmental AO type A and B thoracolumbar fractures treated with percutaneous short-segment pedicle screw fixation, and compared the two groups with and without hardware removal. …”
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MRI Parameters and Clinicopathologic Features in Predicting Hepatocellular Carcinomas With Aggressive-Related Marker Expression, Defined by Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule and Gl... by Li Y, Huo L, Liu L, Jia N, Song B

“…Predicting aggressive HCC non-invasively should be investigated using preoperative gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI and clinical characteristics.Methods: This retrospective study examined 134 patients with confirmed cases of HCC who had undergone gadolinic acid-enhanced MRI before surgery. …”
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Factors Influencing the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Among Medical and Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study at the University of Jordan by Abdallat M, AlSamhori JF, AlSamhori ARF, Kawwa MJ, Labadi SH, AlSamhori AF, Shnekat HH, Abdallat S, Murshidi R

“…Therefore, the goal of this study is to examine the variables affecting attitudes, awareness, and comprehension of AI.Methods: A cross-sectional investigation between November 2022 and March 2023 was performed. …”
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A single incision transaxillary thoracoscopic sympathectomy by Marić Nebojša, Stanić Vojkan, Ristanović Aleksandar, Cvijanović Vlado, Milisavljević Slobodan

“…The single incision method in properly selected patients maximizes the intervention effectiveness and minimizes aesthetic side effects. …”
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Differentiation of glioma and radiation injury in rats using in vitro produce magnetically labeled cytotoxic T-cells and MRI. by Ali S Arbab, Branislava Janic, Kourosh Jafari-Khouzani, A S M Iskander, Sanath Kumar, Nadimpalli R S Varma, Robert A Knight, Hamid Soltanian-Zadeh, Stephen L Brown, Joseph A Frank

“…Both labeled and unlabeled CTLs proliferated equally after the secondary stimulation. There were significantly higher CD25 positive cells (p = <0.006) in CTLs. …”
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Effectiveness of Timely Isolation of Patients with Respiratory Infection in a Children's Hospital: a Simulation Study by N. V. Saperkin, L. Ju. Poslova, M. Ju. Kirillin, M. E. Garbuz, O. V. Kovalishena

“…The maximum absolute daily increase in ARVI cases were observed in scenarios where the rules for isolating the source of infection were violated; here the median equaled 32.9 (IQR 32.4-33.4) cases, ranging from 4.0 to 34.8 cases. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Early Use of Naoxueshu Within 72&nbsp;hours in the Treatment of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Real-World Retrospective Cohort Study by Wang X, Shang Z, Zhao J, Hou H, Li Y, Song J

“…This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of early NXS administration (within 72 hours) in a real-world setting.Methods: Data were collected from 34 tertiary hospitals in China. …”
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A conceptual framework for characterization of agricultural heritage in desert-prone areas by Nermeen Bahnasy

“…Future studies could employ mixed-methods approaches for a more comprehensive understanding of agricultural heritage dynamics. …”
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Effects of Sleep Quality, Acute Sleep Deprivation, and Napping on Facial Emotion Recognition Accuracy and Speed by Huang Y, Li Y, Su T, Wang H, Xu S, Xu J, Zheng S, Du J, Wang Y, Zhang R, Meng Y, Guo X, Xiao L, Tang Y

“…Yujia Huang,1,2,&ast; Yinan Li,2,&ast; Tong Su,3 Hao Wang,2 Shuyu Xu,2 Jingzhou Xu,2 Siqi Zheng,4 Jing Du,2 Yajing Wang,2 Ruike Zhang,2 Yao Meng,2 Xin Guo,2 Lei Xiao,2 Yunxiang Tang3 1Psychology Department, The Second Naval Hospital of Southern Theater Command, Sanya, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Medical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 3Faculty of Psychology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Psychology, TongJi University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Lei Xiao; Yunxiang Tang, Email xiaolei0237@163.com; tangyun7633@sina.comObjective: To investigate the effects of sleep quality, sleep deprivation, and napping on facial emotion recognition (FER) accuracy and speed.Methods: This research included a cross-sectional study (102 qualified participants) and a randomized controlled study (26 in the napping group and 24 in the control group). …”
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Neuroprotective effect of ranolazine in mice's model of Alzheimer's disease by Mariam H. Sadiq, Adeeb A. Al-Zubaidy, Nawres L. Wahhab

“…Mice were separated into five groups equally (each group with 10); a control group, and an induction group (mice were administered scopolamine 1 mg per kg intraperitoneally every 24 hr for seven days to induce features similar to Alzheimer's disease). …”
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