Combined Utility of Speckle Tracking Echocardiography and Cardiac Biomarkers for Early Detection of Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Pediatric Oncology Patients by Cristiana Stolojanu, Ruxandra Steflea, Andrada Mara Micsescu-Olah, Ioana Alexandra, Anca Popoiu, Gabriela Doros

“…Significant differences were observed between oncological patients under anthracycline treatment and healthy controls. Patients had reduced GLS (−16.1 ± 4.7% vs. −19.6 ± 5.1%, <i>p</i> < 0.001), a lower SMOD EF (55.7 ± 6.3% vs. 60.2 ± 6.0%, <i>p</i> < 0.001), and a higher MPI (0.38 ± 0.06 vs. 0.33 ± 0.05, <i>p</i> < 0.001). …”
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Disponibilidade de nitrogênio pela oxidação do carbono lábil com permanganato de potássio Availability of nitrogen by the oxidation of the labile carbon with potassium permanganate... by Celsemy E. Maia, Reinaldo B. Cantarutti

“…The soil used belongs to a Cambic Yellow Red Podzol, cultivated with corn since 1984, and its productivity is being evaluated as a function of the doses of 0 and 40 m³ ha-1 year-1 of organic compost (beans and soybean straw with manure), combined with 0, 250 and 500 kg ha-1 year-1 of the formula 4-14-8 applied at planting and 0, 100 and 200 kg ha-1 year-1 of ammonium sulphate as top dressing. …”
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Expression and prognostic significance of MLH1 and GPRC5C in resectable hepatocellular carcinoma by Jun Lu, Lei Li, Qing Chen, Bingqi Li, Siqian Ren, Meng Yuan, Meng Meng, Jian Lei, Yuntao Bing, Hangyan Wang, Zhaolai Ma, Dianrong Xiu, Chunhui Yuan

“…Conclusion MLH1 and GPRC5C have divergent expressions with an inverse correlation and function as promising novel prognostic indicators in resectable HCC.…”
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Sustained mechanical aspiration thrombectomy for acute coronary syndrome with large thrombus burden: The Aspiration, Vasodilators, Imaging, and Stenting (AVIS) protocol by Tanuj Bhatia, Aditya Kapoor, Vishal Rastogi, Rajneesh Kapoor, Nakul Sinha, Rishi Sethi, Kunal Mahajan, Richa Sharma, Roopali Khanna, Sai Devvrat, Vanshaj Sharma

“…Clinical outcomes (death, recurrent MI, stroke) and improvement in LV function were recorded at baseline, 1 month and 6 months. …”
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Stem introducer designs and surgical technique play a significant role in achieving the optimal implant-cement interface by Bernard H. van Duren, Kevin Ilo, Sophie Walker, Mark Higgins, Benjamin V. Bloch, Andrew R. Manktelow, Hemant G. Pandit

“…Conclusion: Our results showed that introducer design had a significant impact on stem movement within the setting cement. …”
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STUDY OF APPROACHES TO IMPROVING DENTAL HEALTH OF DONETSK REGION RESIDENTS ON THE BASIS OF SELECTIVE ANALYSIS OF ORAL CAVITY DISEASES by S.O. Turchenenko, S.P. Yarova, O.P. Reva, Yu. Yu. Yarov, A. A. Komlev

“…Due to the impossibility of restoring quality anatomy, and as a result of the function of the tooth, such a percentage does not meet the needs of today in understanding quality dental services. …”
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A study of the difference in biochemical metabolism between patients with unilateral and bilateral upper urinary tract stones by Zhibin Zheng, Weiguo Hu, Chaoyue Ji, Xuming Zhang, Xijie Ding, Shaobo Zhou, Jianxing Li, Guojun Chen

“…Abstract Bilateral upper urinary tract stones are more likely to lead to impairment of renal function, but few biochemical metabolic studies of bilateral upper urinary tract stones have been reported. …”
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Predictive Value of Inflammation Markers for Frailty in Older Patients with CVD by Hu S, Lai X, Shi Y, Chai H, Guo Z, Liu D, Cui C

“…Patients in the non-frailty group were generally younger, more likely to have normal kidney function, and better blood pressure control. Frail patients exhibited a higher degree of systemic inflammation compared to non-frail patients (P < 0.05). …”
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Association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and sarcopenia based on NHANES by Ma Yanming, Li Lingjiang, Wang Renji, Yu Xiaojun, Wang yinguang, Li Ruoyu, Hu Huimin, Wang Xiaodong, Hao Dingjun

“…Consequently, NHHR may function as a separate risk factor for sarcopenia.…”
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Hip and Knee Joint Angles Determine Fatigue Onset during Quadriceps Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation by Jonathan Galvão Tenório Cavalcante, Álvaro de Almeida Ventura, Leandro Gomes de Jesus Ferreira, Alessandra Martins Melo de Sousa, Ivo Vieira de Sousa Neto, Rita de Cássia Marqueti, Nicolas Babault, João Luiz Quagliotti Durigan

“…Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has been used to increase muscle strength and physical function. However, NMES induces rapid fatigue, limiting its application. …”
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Novelle approach to simulating spinal cord stimulation during tSCS using CT images and FEM by Árnason Jón Andri, Guðmundsdóttir-Korchai Ragnhildur, Afework Tesfahunegn Yonatan, Helgason Þórður

“…Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) offers non-invasive relief for chronic pain and improves motor function in spinal cord injured (SCI) patients. However, its mechanisms are not currently fully understood, and patientspecific factors, such as Body mass index (BMI) and age, complicate treatments. …”
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Impact of bilirubin molecular species on mortality in patients with acute on chronic liver failure (ACLF). by Stephany M. Castañeda-Castillo, Jacqueline Cordova-Gallardo, Liliana Rivera-Espinosa, Juan L. Chavez-Pacheco, Mariana M. Ramírez-Mejía, Nahum Méndez-Sánchez

“…This condition is characterized by a rapid deterioration of liver function in patients with pre-existing chronic liver disease. …”
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Application of “Internet +” continuous emotion management training in patients with depression by Yanping Zhang, Jiaxin Wang, Linlin Qiao, Yating Li, Runing Hou, Xiaojing Gu, Jingyuan Zhao, Fang Yan

“…After the intervention, the intervention group had significantly lower HAMD and SAFE scores compared to the control group (P &lt; 0.05). …”
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Differential expression of capecitabine-related metabolic enzymes in hepatocellular carcinoma and its clinical value: a retrospective cohort study by Jianing Lu, Zhiqi Yin, Yan Zhuang, Zhenglu Wang, Hong Zheng, Lei Cao, Dejun Kong, Jinliang Duan, Shaofeng Chen, Tao Chen

“…Cytidine deaminase (CDA) levels in tumors decreased as liver function deteriorated (P = 0.023), while thymidine phosphorylase (TP) levels increased (P < 0.001). …”
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Identification and Feeding Characterization of <i>Sterkiella histriomuscorum</i> (Protozoa, Ciliophora, Hypotrichia) Isolated from Outdoor Mass Culture of <i>Scenedesmus dimorphus<... by Mengyun Wang, Pei Chen, Hongxia Wang, Qiong Deng, Xiaonan Zhang, Guoqing Yuan, Mixue Jiang, Lingling Zheng, Zixuan Hu, Zemao Gu, Denis V. Tikhonenkov, Yingchun Gong

“…Feeding experiments revealed that <i>S. histriomuscorum</i> preferred to graze on chlorophytes as well as the diatom <i>Phaeodactylum tricornutum</i> and had no interaction with chrysophytes or cyanobacteria. …”
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Alterations in the Salivary Microbiome and Metabolism in Patients With Carotid Atherosclerosis from Rural Northeast China by Yahong Wu, Liying Xing, Lijie Lu, Shuang Liu, Dan Zhao, Li Lin, Songlin Wang, Chen Li, Yaping Pan

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N6-methyladenosine binding protein YTHDF2 inhibits gastric cancer cell growth and predicts better prognosis in patients with gastric cancer by Jun Zheng, Yinhua Liang, Xin Xu, Jianpeng Zhou, Shuang Jiang, Jiwei Yu

“…After PSM, YTHDF2 expression led to a relatively better prognosis and staging. Patients in stage IV had a significantly worse prognosis. The expression of YTHDF2 was associated with cancer-related functions and pathways in gastric cancer. …”
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Three locally invasive infantile fibrosarcoma cases treated with larotrectinib by Hikmet Gülşah Tanyıldız, Yasin Yılmaz, Doğa Dalay, Şifa Şahin, Serap Karaman, Ayşegül Ünüvar, Zeynep Karakaş, Deniz Tuğcu

“…After identifying an ETV6-NTRK3 fusion and failing to respond to chemotherapy, larotrectinib led to significant regression by year two, preserving hand function. The third patient presented with a 56 x 55 mm right foot mass at birth. …”
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Evaluation of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α and urine non-transferrin-bound iron concentrations in cats with chronic kidney disease by Chien-Hui Chen, Chien-Hui Chen, Wei-Li Hsu, Pei-Shiue Jason Tsai, Chun-Fu Lai, Meng-Ting Wu, Ya-Jane Lee, Ya-Jane Lee

“…/mL, p &lt; 0.001). Cats with proteinuria had significantly higher uNTBI concentrations (35.61 ppb) than non-proteinuric cats (25.13 ppb, p = 0.019). …”
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Efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in preventing postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing major abdominal surgery: A randomized controlled trial by Can Zhou, Ya-Nan Gao, Qiao Qiao, Zhi Yang, Wei-Wei Zhou, Jing-Jing Ding, Xing-Guo Xu, Yi-Bin Qin, Chao-Chao Zhong

“…Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) shows potential in enhancing cognitive function and improving consciousness. Objective: To evaluate whether early postoperative rTMS has a protective effect against POD and to explore its potential mechanisms. …”
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