Hypogonadism in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Risk factors by Novković Ljiljana, Lazić Zorica, Petrović Marina, Ćupurdija Vojislav, Vujanac Katarina, Čekerevac Ivan

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate risk factors for hypogonadism in men with COPD. …”
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Dosimetric impact of different CT-to-RED curves on plans calculated using Eclipse TPS by Haydar Hamza Alabedi, Ibrahim H. Alnidawi, Islam Tarek Mahmoud Mustafa, Abdelrahman Mosallam, Belal Z. Hassan, Amr Shahin, Mohammed Sallah

“…Abstract Background The impact of using different computed tomography (CT) to relative electron density (RED) curves with various phantoms, such as CIRS and Catphan, as well as default CT-to-RED curves on treatment plans for brain, breast, and rectum sites is a crucial area of research in radiotherapy. …”
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Volumetric Bone Mineral Density Assessed by Dual-Energy CT Predicts Bone Strength Suitability for Cementless Total Knee Arthroplasty by Dong Hwan Lee, Dai-Soon Kwak, Sheen-Woo Lee, Yong Deok Kim, Nicole Cho, In Jun Koh

“…Actual bone strength was evaluated using an indentation test on resected femoral box specimens. …”
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The predictive value of optic nerve sheath diameter measurement via ultrasound for intracerebral hemorrhage complicated by cerebral-cardiac syndrome by Wei-Ze Fan, Jun-Rong Jiang, Hui-Ling Zang, Hui Cheng, Xiao-Hui Shen, Wen-Juan Yang, Hui Wang, Li-Xing Jing

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to evaluate the clinical significance of ultrasound-based measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) in predicting intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) complicated by cerebral-cardiac syndrome (CCS). …”
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Association of TCF7L2 genetic variants rs12255372 and rs7903146 with the polycystic ovary syndrome risk: systematic review and meta-analysis by Idrees A. Shah, Rabiya Rashid, Haroon Rashid, Abid Bhat, Mohd Ashraf Ganie

“…Using a random effects model, the pooled odds ratio (OR) and confidence intervals (95%CI) were computed using STATA statistical software. Results The genotypic data from 3052 controls and 2291 women with PCOS from ten published studies were analysed. …”
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Vector-Like Quarks at the LHC: A unified perspective from ATLAS and CMS exclusion limits by R. Benbrik, M. Boukidi, M. Ech-chaouy, S. Moretti, K. Salime, Q. S. Yan

“…Our analysis encompasses both pair and single production modes, systematically comparing results from the two collaborations to identify and employ the most stringent bounds at each mass point. We evaluate the excluded parameter space for VLQs under singlet, doublet, and triplet representations. …”
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Nigelladine A among Selected Compounds from Nigella sativa Exhibits Propitious Interaction with Omicron Variant of SARS-CoV-2: An In Silico Study by Md Mehedy Hasan Miraz, Md Afif Ullah, Abdullah Al Nayem, Brototi Chakrobortty, Sanjoy Deb, Anee Laskar, Nishita Umaya Tithi, Nilay Saha, Anita Rani Chowdhury, K. M. Khairul Alam, Tania Binte Wahed, Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Sukalyan Kumar Kundu

“…This framework, however, interprets only a group of computational analyses on selected phytochemicals. Further investigations are required to validate the compound as a promising drug against the selected variant of SARS-CoV-2.…”
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Gait in depression: a bibliometric analysis and knowledge mapping of research trends over the past 20 years by Shao-Kui Kan, Nuan-Nuan Chen, Bo Peng, Ying-Li Zhang

“…However, comprehensive and objective evaluations of the current research on gait in depression are lacking. …”
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Impact of NPSB fertilizer on yield of orange-fleshed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) varieties in Southern Ethiopia's agro-ecological zones by Amelewerk Gizachew, Sabura Shara, Asfaw Kifle

“…Partial budget analysis and agronomic efficiency were also computed. Results showed that marketable root yield and root dry matter were significantly affected by the interaction of site, fertilizer rates, and OFSP varieties. …”
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Application of system dynamics approach in developing health interventions to strengthen health systems to combat obesity: a systematic literature review and critical analysis by Lingyu Zheng, Yan Xue, Xianwen Chen, Carolina Oi Lam Ung, Hao Hu

“…Seventeen studies conducted computational system dynamics modelling, with thirteen constructing stock-flow diagrams (SFD). …”
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Neutralization of HMGB1 improves fracture healing and γδ T lymphocyte counts at the fracture site in a polytrauma rat model by Preeti J. Muire, Joshua J. Avila, Alicia L. Lofgren, Joseph C. Wenke

“…Fracture healing was evaluated by micro‐computed tomography (µCT) and histology at 5 weeks; and macrophages and T cell counts within the fracture site were determined with flow cytometry at 1 week. …”
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The use of mobile phone surveys for rapid mortality monitoring: A national study in Burkina Faso by Kassoum Dianou, Abdramane B. Soura, Bruno Lankoandé, Hervé Bassinga, Shammi Luhar, Ashira Menashe-Oren, Kelly McCain, Malebogo Tlhajoane, Georges Reniers, Bruno Masquelier

“…However, our findings also indicate that further research is needed to evaluate and improve on the quality of data collected over the phone. …”
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Weekend catch-up sleep and frailty in US adults: a cross-sectional study from NHANES 2017–2020 by Huan Yao, Hu Wang, Tao Li, Xia Feng, Dan Liu, Yingyue Zhang, Minling Li, Gui Xiao

“…Sleep duration was assessed through self-reported questions, while frailty was evaluated using the frailty index. WCS duration was then computed as the difference between weekend and weekday sleep durations, with WCS defined as WCS duration ≤ 0 h, 0–2 h, or ≥ 2 h. …”
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Forecast assessment of water regime efficiency and changes in water consumption on drained lands of Western Polissia of Ukraine in a changing climate by Anatoliy Rokochinskiy, Pavlo Volk, Lyudmyla Kuzmych, Roman Koptyuk, Liubov Volk, Nataliia Prykhodko, Anna Kuzmych

“…These data are the basis for the development of appropriate adaptive measures aimed at reducing the negative impact of changing weather and climate conditions on drained lands and increasing the efficiency of their use. Computer simulation modeling of various climatic scenarios was planned to accomplish the objective. …”
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Novel phosphoramide ligand shows promise as a cytotoxic agent against breast cancer: Molecular docking, ADMET studies and quantum studies by Sadegh Nikakhtar, Amirhossein Nafari, Azam Barzegari, Sakineh Parvarinezhad, Rahime Eshaghi Malekshah, Khodayar Gholivand

“…Ligand (L1) was synthesized, characterized, and evaluated for cytotoxicity. Experimental techniques included NMR, mass spectrometry, and IR spectroscopy. …”
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Personal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons-bound particulate matter during pregnancy and umbilical inflammation and oxidative stress by Xuan Zhang, Jia Wang, Yan Wu, Xiang Li, Dongming Zheng, Lei Sun

“…Multivariable linear regression was used to examine associations between individual PAHs and these biomarkers, while mixture effects were evaluated using quantile g-computation and Bayesian Kernel Machine Regression (BKMR) to assess the combined influence of 15 PAH congeners. …”
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CIP2A promotes inflammation and exacerbates osteoarthritis by targeting CEMIP by Jingyue Su, Xuying Sun, Xin Chen, Kang Wei, Danni Luo, Shengwu Yang, Chunwu Zhang, Jian Xu, Zhenhan Deng

“…Osteophyte formation was observed using micro-computed tomography (CT). Downstream of CIP2A was screened by RNA sequencing and coimmunoprecipitation coupled with mass spectrometry in mouse chondrocytes. …”
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Unveiling the dual threat: combined elevated triglyceride-glucose index and intracranial arterial stenosis burden for enhanced stroke risk stratification by Baoyi Liao, Baoyi Liao, Guilin Meng, Guilin Meng, Xueyuan Liu, Xueyuan Liu

“…This study investigated how varying ICAS burdens influence the prognosis of ischemic stroke patients with different TyG levels.MethodsThis prospective cohort study analyzed a consecutively enrolled population of 712 acute ischemic stroke patients, with intracranial atherosclerotic burden quantitatively evaluated via computed tomography angiography (CTA) or three-dimensional time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), and stenosis severity graded according to WASID criteria. …”
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A Aprendizagem de Programação Apoiada pelo Modelo Social Aberto do Estudante / Programming Learning Supported by the Open Social Model of the Student by Vinicius Hartmann Ferreira, Eliseo Reategui

“…. /// This article presents the implementation of the Open Social Student Model in the virtual learning environment of an introductory computer programming course in higher education. The Open Social Student Model presents, in a visual and interactive way, a representation of the students' performance and that of their colleagues, thus allowing them to compare, evaluate and reflect about their own performance. …”

Implementing Remote Radiotherapy Planning to Increase Patient Flow at a Johannesburg Academic Hospital, South Africa: Protocol for a Prospective Feasibility Study by Duvern Ramiah, Sonwabile Ngcezu, Oluwatosin Ayeni, Okechinyere Achilonu, Mariam Adeleke, Theo Nair, Joseph Otten, Daniel Mmereki

“…Phase 2 (effectiveness/impact) evaluates operational outcomes in 100 screened adult patients (≥18 years) with cervical, breast, prostate, head and neck, or rectal cancers requiring curative radiotherapy. …”
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