Association of autoantibodies with the IFN signature and NETosis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus by Ellen D. Kaan, Tammo E. Brunekreef, Julia Drylewicz, Lucas L. van den Hoogen, Maarten van der Linden, Helen L. Leavis, Jacob M. van Laar, Michiel van der Vlist, Henny G. Otten, Maarten Limper

“…Patients with high and low NET inducing capacity were equally distributed between the clusters. Variance between the clusters is mainly driven by antibodies against histones, RibP2, RibP0, EphB2, RibP1, PCNA, dsDNA, and nucleosome. …”
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Time to endovascular thrombectomy for acute ischaemic stroke in language other than English (LOTE) communities in South-Western Sydney by Dennis Cordato, Peter Thomas, Alan McDougall, Cecilia Cappelen-Smith, Christopher Blair, Nathan Manning, Jing ji, Longting Lin, Mark Parsons, Andrew K Cheung, Daniel Wardman, Chushuang Chen, Suzanne J Hodgkinson, Helen Badge, Vivek Pidugun, Timmy Pham

“…Patients requiring interpreters equally exhibited shorter ATP times (152 vs 170 min; p=0.01) and higher stroke severity. …”
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Effect of vitamin D on proteinuria, lipid status, glicoregulation and C-reactive protein in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus by Petrović Marijana, Dragović Tamara, Petrović Stanko, Obrenčević Katarina, Rančić Nemanja, Đurašinović Tatjana, Petrović Dejan, Ignjatović Ljiljana, Rabrenović Violeta, Nenezić Nemanja, Marinković Dejan, Maksić Đoko

“…The aim of this study was to examine the influence of vitamin D supplementation on proteinuria, cholesterol, triglycerides, C-reactive protein (CRP) and hemoglobin A1c in patients with type-2 DM and vitamin D insufficiency/ deficiency. Methods. This prospective, cohort study included 90 patients with type-2 DM and vitamin D insufficiency/ deficiency divided into 3 equal groups: with normal proteinura, with microproteinuria and with macroproteinuria. …”
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Variables associated with cognitive function: an exposome-wide and mendelian randomization analysis by Yong-Li Zhao, Yi-Ning Hao, Yi-Jun Ge, Yi Zhang, Lang-Yu Huang, Yan Fu, Dan-Dan Zhang, Ya-Nan Ou, Xi-Peng Cao, Jian-Feng Feng, Wei Cheng, Lan Tan, Jin-Tai Yu

“…We performed univariate analyses to identify variables significantly associated with each cognitive function in two equal-sized split discovery and replication datasets. …”
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A Program for Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources (MENR) by Kabale University

“…Utilize their skills to analyse relationships between agricultural production, natural resource depletion, climate change, pollution and land degradation and develop innovative methods and mitigate their effects. iii. Promote professional development through multidisciplinary approaches to solve challenges in environment and natural resources.…”
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Study of Concentration of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 Receptor Proteins in Different Age-groups and Genders with Reference to Susceptibility toward Severe Acute Respiratory Syn... by Shareef M Buvvaji, Vinod Joshi, Bennet Angel, Annette Angel, Poorna Khaneja, Monika Dheer, Bhawna Sharma, Neha Singh, Shilpa Barthwal, Ramesh Joshi, Ambreen S Khan, Nuzhat M Peer, Khushbu Kumari, Reshu Chauhan, Aarya Chitransh

“…Conclusion: The study highlighted that there was equal expression of ACE2 in all age-groups and genders, and that ACE2 did not emerge as the determinant of susceptibility of a person toward SARS-CoV-2 infection.…”
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Gene-environment interactions and colorectal cancer risk: A case-control study on xenobiotic metabolizing enzyme polymorphisms in the Jammu& Kashmir, India population by Gowhar Rashid, Gulzar A. Bhat, Tahseen Bilal Rather, Kulsum Akhter, Ishrat Parveiz, Irfan Maqbool, Syed Nisar Ahmad, Malik Tariq Rasool, Farooq Ahmad Jan, Syed Mudassar

“…The study included 246 histopathologically confirmed colorectal cancer (CRC) cases, and an equal number of matched controls based on age (±5 years), gender, and place of residence. …”
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Disease phenotypic and outcome of very-early onset inflammatory bowel disease in Asian children: an understudied population by Way-Seah Lee, Way-Seah Lee, Kee-Seang Chew, James-Guoxian Huang, James-Guoxian Huang, Pornthep Tanpowpong, Karen S. C. Mercado, Almida Reodica, Veena Logarajah, K. L. W. Hathagoda, Shaman Rajindrajith, Yoko Kin-Yoke Wong, Suporn Treepongkaruna, Marion Margaret Aw, Marion Margaret Aw

“…We studied disease phenotype, clinical characteristics, management and outcome of VEO-IBD in South and Southeast Asian children.Materials and methodsWe extracted data from a multicentre Asian pediatric (onset <18 years) IBD registry. …”
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Effect of <i>CTLA4</i> gene polymorphism on relapse probability among patients with acute leukemias after allogenic hematopoietic stem cells transplantation by D. S. Romaniuk, A. A. Khmelevskaya, M. Yu. Drokov, N. N. Popova, V. A. Vasilieva, L. A. Kuzmina, G. A. Efimov, E. N. Parovichnikova, V. G. Savchenko

“…The overall survival, the event-free survival and relapse probability were calculated using the Kaplan–Mayer method. A log-rank test was used to assess the statistical significance of group disparities. …”
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Comparative Efficacy of Subcutaneous Versus Intravenous Interleukin 12/23 Inhibitors for the Remission of Moderate to Severe Crohn’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis... by Nouran Alwisi, Rana Ismail, Hissa Al-Kuwari, Khalifa H. Al-Ansari, Mohammed A. Al-Matwi, Noor A. Aweer, Wejdan N. Al-Marri, Yousif Al-Kubaisi, Muneera Al-Mohannadi, Shahd Hamran, Suhail A. R. Doi, Habib H. Farooqui, Tawanda Chivese

“…For the maintenance of remission, only two studies had analyzable data, and they showed that subcutaneous interleukin 12/23 inhibitors were equal or better compared to intravenous administration. …”
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Oral health literacy and oral health status of a german adult population with migration background – findings from the MuMi Study by Berit Lieske, Christopher Kofahl, Katrin Borof, Kristin Spinler, Anna Poth, Demet Dingoyan, Thomas Beikler, Guido Heydecke, Ghazal Aarabi

“…Thus, future research should focus on tailored preventive measures for improving oral health literacy, thereby helping to strengthen equal opportunities in oral health in Germany.…”
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Comparison of myopia-related behaviors among Chinese school-aged children and associations with parental awareness of myopia control: a population-based, cross-sectional study by Chaoying Ye, Chaoying Ye, Chaoying Ye, Yujie Wang, Yujia Liu, Yujia Liu, Yujia Liu, Xingxue Zhu, Xingxue Zhu, Xingxue Zhu, Jianmin Shang, Jianmin Shang, Jianmin Shang, Xiaomei Qu, Xiaomei Qu, Xiaomei Qu

“…Samples were equally allocated to each subgroup of city tiers, children’s age groups, and children’s refractive statuses. …”
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Disparities in dolutegravir utilisation in children, adolescents and young adults (0–24 years) living with HIV. An analysis of the IeDEA Pediatric West African cohort by Valériane Leroy, Anandi Sheth, Julie Jesson, Jean Jacques Koffi, Antoine Jaquet, François Dabis, Didier Koumavi Ekouevi, Karen Malateste, Olivia Keiser, Lehila Bagnan, Simon Boni, Madeleine Amorissani Folquet, Mariam Sylla, Olivier Marcy, Raoul Moh, Gildas Boris Hedible, Sophie Desmonde, Joycelyn Dame, Agatha David, Madeleine Amorissani-Folquet, Sylvie N'Gbeche, Elom Takassi, François Tanoh Eboua, Kouadio Kouakou, Lehila Bagnan Tossa, Caroline Yonaba, Jocelyn Dame, Sylvie Marie N’Gbeche, Fatoumata Dicko Traore, Oliver Ezchechi, Rosemary Audu, Charlotte Bernard, Caroline Couturier, Marie Kerbie Plaisy, Elodie Rabourdin, Thierry Tiendrebeogo, Désiré Dahourou, Emile Sodinyessi, Jean-Claude Azani, Kadidja Diarra, Maika Bengali, Abdoulaye Cissé, Guy Gnepa, Eric Komena, Séverin Lenaud, Eulalie Kangah, Igho Ofotokun, Cecile Delille Lahiri, Noëlle Benzekri, Geoffrey Gottlieb

“…Maintained monitoring and support of treatment practices is required to better ensure universal and equal uptake.…”
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Hand Grip Strength Cut‐Off Points as a Discriminator of Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity: Results from the ELSA‐Brasil Cohort by Clarice Alves Santos, Helena Fraga Maia, Francisco José Gondim Pitanga, Maria da Conceição Chagas deAlmeida, Maria de Jesus Mendes daFonseca, Estela Mota Leão deAquino, Letícia de Oliveira Cardoso, Rosane Harter Griep, Sandhi Maria Barreto, Claudia Kimie Suemoto, Paulo Lotufo, Isabela Bensenor, Sheila Maria Alvim deMatos

“…Conclusions The results suggest that HGS is a good discriminator of sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity, capable of achieving superior or equal performance to muscle mass biomarkers, especially in middle‐aged adults.…”
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[18F]FMISO PET in metastatic neuroendocrine tumours: a pilot study by David Chan, Alice Conner, Nick Pavlakis, Elizabeth Bailey, Alireza Aslani, Kathy Willowson, Connie Diakos, Elizabeth Bernard, Stephen Clarke, Alexander Engel, Paul Roach, Dale Bailey

“…The dynamic acquisition was analysed quantitatively using a graphical approach yielding parametric images of Influx Rate Constant and Volume of Distribution. [18F]FMISO uptake within the identified DONUT hole on the 2 hr delayed scan was qualitatively scored by two experienced nuclear medicine physicians as: 0 (no uptake), 1 (uptake less than normal liver), 2 (uptake equal to normal liver), or 3 (uptake greater than normal liver). …”
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Evaluation of Race-Neutral Glomerular Filtration Rate Estimating Equations in an Indian Population by Ashok Kumar Yadav, Jaskiran Kaur, Prabhjot Kaur, Kajal Kamboj, Yoshinari Yasuda, Masaru Horio, Arnab Pal, Nusrat Shafiq, Nancy Sahni, Harbir Singh Kohli, Seiichi Matsuo, Vivek Kumar, Vivekanand Jha

“…Results: A total of 412 subjects (55% with CKD), average age 47 ± 11 years with an equal distribution of males and females were enrolled. …”
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Biological Activity study of the <i>Melampyrum sylvaticum</i> Extract by E. E. Galishevskaya, E. N. Polyakova, T. V. Bombela, A. V. Agafontseva, A. G. Anisimova, O. A. Krotkova, T. A. Yagontseva, V. G. Luzhanin, E. R. Kurbatov

“…To investigate the in vivo acute toxicity, anticonvulsant and sedative activity of a dry alcohol extract from the aerial part of Melampyrum sylvaticum.Materials and methods. The extract was obtained by extracting substances from the aerial part of Melampyrum sylvaticum with 50 % ethanol, by the method of repercolation with an equal loading of raw materials, followed by evaporation to a dry residue. …”
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Combination of Essential Oils and Extracts Enriched with Tocopherols in Diet of Holstein Steers and Its Effect on Ruminal Fermentation, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Response,... by João Gustavo Weschenfelder Wandscheer, Natalia Turcatto, Guilherme Luiz Deolindo, Mateus Henrique Signor, Alexandro Fritzen, Marcelo Vedovatto, Camila Ten Kathen Jung, Gilberto Vilmar Kozloski, Ana Carolina Hadlich Xavier, Roger Wagner, Bianca Fagan Bissacotti, Priscila Marquezan Copetti, Aleksandro Schafer da Silva

“…Conclusions: The use of the phytogenic in steers’ diets has shown to be a viable candidate for replacing monensin, presenting equal or superior performance results with systemic modulating effects on oxidative stress, meat quality, and serum and biochemical parameters that contribute to more substantial health and efficiency.…”
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Normal tissue complication probability modeling for late rectal bleeding after conventional or hypofractionated radiotherapy for prostate cancer by Christian A.M. Jongen, Ben J.M. Heijmen, Wilco Schillemans, Andras Zolnay, Marnix G. Witte, Floris J. Pos, Ben Vanneste, Ludwig J. Dubois, David van Klaveren, Luca Incrocci, Wilma D. Heemsbergen

“…EUD (n = 0.1), D0.1cm3 and D2cm3 performed overall best in predicting G2 LRB; with α/β = 2 Gy equally good models were obtained. External validation is required to confirm our results.…”
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Surviving Persecution: Ismailism and Taqiyyah in the Centuries after the Mongol Invasion by Shafique N. Virani, Seddigheh Kardan, Zeinab Farokhi

“…One of their methods of survival was pious circumspection (taqiyyah), in its multiple meanings. …”
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