Population-level impact of COVID-19 on thyroid function tests: Results from a repeated cross-sectional study by Gabriel Berkebile, Françoise Barbé, Catherine Malaplate, Lauriane Le Collen, Jean-Louis Guéant, Marc Klein, Abderrahim Oussalah

“…However, population-level studies on COVID-19’s impact on thyroid hormone levels are limited. …”
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Impact of COVID-19 vaccination on the use of PD-1 inhibitor in treating patients with cancer: a real-world study by Yang Yang, Junping Yin, Jian Li, Bo Liu, Ming Li, Qiao Huang, Xianglin Yuan, Christian Kurts, Guangyuan Hu, Qi Mei, Xi Tang, Alexander Böhner, Amy Bryant

“…Anti-COVID-19 vaccination may have functional implications for immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment in patients with cancer. …”
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Multimorbidity, mortality, and HbA1c in type 2 diabetes: A cohort study with UK and Taiwanese cohorts. by Jason I Chiang, Peter Hanlon, Tsai-Chung Li, Bhautesh Dinesh Jani, Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis, John Furler, Cheng-Chieh Lin, Shing-Yu Yang, Barbara I Nicholl, Sharmala Thuraisingam, Frances S Mair

“…This study explores associations between multimorbidity (total condition counts/concordant/discordant/different combinations of conditions), baseline HbA1c, and all-cause mortality in T2D.…”
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Characterisation of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Prostate in Younger Men with Normal Prostate-specific Antigen Within the PROBASE Study by Rouvier Al-Monajjed, Lars Schimmöller, Jan Philipp Radtke, Jale Lakes, Agne Krilaviciute, Heinz-Peter Schlemmer, Kathleen Herkommer, Petra Seibold, Nikolaus Becker, Rudolf Kaaks, Boris Hadaschik, Gerald Antoch, Peter Albers, Matthias Boschheidgen

“…However, the right time to start screening for PC is not defined. This study aims to analyse mpMRI in young men at the age of 47–52 yr with normal prostate-specific antigen (PSA) values of ≤3 ng/ml. …”
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Association of Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors with Glaucoma Risk in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Nationwide Cohort Study by Yi-An Lu, MD, Peng-Tai Tien, MD, PhD, Yih-Dih Cheng, PhD, Yow-Wen Hsieh, PhD, Der-Yang Cho, MD, Shang-Feng Tsai, MD, PhD, Chien-Hsiang Weng, MD, MPH, Heng-Jun Lin, Hui-Ju Lin, MD, PhD, I-Jong Wang, MD, PhD, Chien-Chih Chou, MD, PhD

“…Further research is needed to explore the underlying mechanisms and their implications for glaucoma prevention and management. …”
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Impact of comprehensive genomic profiling and molecular tumour board on costs and access to tailored therapies: real-world observational study by Adele Busico, Elena Conca, Filippo de Braud, Claudia Proto, Claudio Vernieri, Claudio Jommi, Siranoush Manoukian, Luca Agnelli, Monica Niger, Federica Perrone, Daniele Lorenzini, Giancarlo Pruneri, Elena Tamborini, Andrea Vingiani, Valentina De Micheli, Victoria Lucia Rabsiun Aramburu, Anna Baggi, Matteo Duca, Alberta Piccolo, Iolanda Capone, Giovanni Gancitano, Matteo Ferrario, Jean Marie Franzini

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Impact of cardiometabolic risk factors on hepatic fibrosis and clinical outcomes in MASLD: A population-based multi-cohort study by Huiyul Park, Terry Cheuk-Fung Yip, Eileen L. Yoon, Grace Lai-Hung Wong, Hye Sun Lee, Vincent Wai-Sun Wong, Jimmy Che-To Lai, Dae Won Jun

“…Background & Aims: Evaluating five cardiometabolic risk factors (CMRFs) is crucial for diagnosing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). This study investigated the impact of CMRFs on hepatic fibrosis and long-term clinical outcomes in patients with MASLD. …”
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The impact of redeployment during COVID-19 on nurse well-being, performance and retention: a mixed-methods study (REDEPLOY) by Hannah Hartley, Alice Dunning, Jenni Murray, Ruth Simms-Ellis, Kerrie Unsworth, Angela Grange, Michael Dunn, Jayne Marran, Olivia Joseph, Pam Essler, Uduak Archibong, Judith Johnson, Rebecca Lawton

“…Redeployment had a profound impact on nurse managers and nurses with significant and concerning implications reported for nurse well-being, performance and retention. …”
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Aetiology of chronic liver disease is a valuable factor for stratifying adverse outcomes of acute decompensation: prospective observational study by Jung Hee Kim, Sung-Eun Kim, Do Seon Song, Hee Yeon Kim, Eileen L. Yoon, Ji Won Park, Tae Hyung Kim, Young-Kul Jung, Ki Tae Suk, Hyung Joon Yim, Jung Hyun Kwon, Sung Won Lee, Seong Hee Kang, Moon Young Kim, Soung Won Jeong, Jae-Young Jang, Jeong Ju Yoo, Sang Gyune Kim, Young-Joo Jin, Gab Jin Cheon, Byung Seok Kim, Yeon Seok Seo, Hyoungsu Kim, Dong Hyun Sinn, Woo Jin Chung, Hwi Young Kim, Han Ah Lee, Seung Woo Nam, In Hee Kim, Ji Hoon Kim, Hee Bok Chae, Joo Hyun Sohn, Ju Yeon Cho, Yoon Jun Kim, Jin Mo Yang, Jung Gil Park, Won Kim, Hyun Chin Cho, Dong Joon Kim

“…However, limited research has been conducted to analyse these discrepancies across aetiologies.Methods The prospective Korean Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (KACLiF) cohort consisted of 1,501 patients who were hospitalized with AD of CLD from July 2015 to August 2018. In this study, we assess the clinical attributes and prognostic implications of AD with CLD/LC stratified by the aetiology.Results Among 1,501 patients, the mean age was 54.7 years old and 1,118 patients (74.5%) were men. …”
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Navigating the Impact of Immigration Policies on Universities: A Leadership Model Approach by Teresa Manfreda-Foley

“…By drawing upon various theoretical frameworks, including transformational leadership, change management, and cultural dimensions, this study offers a comprehensive strategy to address the financial, social, and cultural implications of immigration policy shifts. …”
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Target Cultures in German Curricula and Didactic Concepts of EFL Teaching by Wolfgang Gehring

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H-MRS Correlates of Deep TMS in Schizophrenia: Insights From a Randomized Sham-Controlled Study on Negative Symptoms by Gulesh Kumar, Nishant Goyal, Aniruddha Mukherjee

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Generative AI Use in a Business Ethics Course Assignment: A Descriptive Study on Student AI Choice and Perceptions by Amy Cedrone

“…A second implication is that when students are required to use generative AI in class, they know the instructor is aware of the use. …”
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The Influence of Brand Ambassador and Content Marketing on Decisions to Purchase Ultra Milk Products (Case Study of Instagram Users in Surabaya) by Betaria Novila Ananda Putri, Zumrotul Fitriyah

“…In contrast to the content marketing variable which has a significant influence. The implication of the results of this study is the importance of companies in optimising the role of Brand Ambassadors in marketing Ultra Milk milk products and maintaining and developing Content Marketing strategies.   …”
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Neural Changes following Behavioral Activation for a Depressed Breast Cancer Patient: A Functional MRI Case Study by Michael J. Gawrysiak, John P. Carvalho, Baxter P. Rogers, Christopher R. N. Nicholas, John H. Dougherty, Derek R. Hopko

“…Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) was used in this case study to examine changes in brain activity in a depressed breast cancer patient receiving an 8-session Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression (BATD), based on the work of Hopko and Lejuez (2007). …”
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Factors Determining Rural Youth Participation in Agriculture-Based Livelihood Activities: A Case Study of Karsog in Himachal Pradesh by Rashmi Chaudhary, Yasmin Janjhua, Nikhil Sharma, Deepika Sharma, Ankit Pathania, Krishan Kumar

“…However crop farming and livestock rearing are the two major activities in which they are involved. The results of the study will have some useful implication for the policy makers and it is recommended that all stakeholders must make efforts to create favourable environment for increasing youth participation in agriculture based livelihood activities. …”
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Altered Local Spontaneous Brain Activity in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy: A Preliminary Resting-State fMRI Study by Sisi Jiang, Cheng Luo, Zhixuan Liu, Changyue Hou, Pu Wang, Li Dong, Chengqing Zhong, Yongxiu Lai, Yang Xia, Dezhong Yao

“…Purpose. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the regional synchronization of brain in patients with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME). …”
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Encapsulation of Coriandrum sativum Essential Oil in Nanoemulsion and Study Their Antioxidant and Biological Activities Against Food Associated Pathogenic Bacteria by Randa Mohammed Dhahi, Aseel Mahmood Ibrahim Al-Mashahedah

“…Foodborne diseases are still a serious global health issue, especially in developing countries, this study aimed to encapsulate the essential oils of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) in nanoemulsion and explore its efficiency as an antioxidant and antibacterial agent against foodborne pathogens. …”
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Insights into thermos-chemical attack of CMAS+NaVO3 mixtures on YSZ materials: an experimental and computational DFT study by Huanjie Fang, Wenqian Wang, Jianhao Yu, Yongxin Wang, Xiaodong He, Chongqing Di, Jibin Pu, Kazuhito Nishimura, Weize Wang

“…In this context, attack behavior of CMAS+NaVO3 mixtures (CN) on YSZ TBCs was studied by experimental investigation and computational simulation to gain insights into the mechanism behind thermos-chemical degradation. …”
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Association between dietary inflammatory index and Parkinson’s disease: a prospective study of 165,531 UK biobank participants by Chen-wei Hao, Dong-rui Ma, Zheng-wei Hu, Xiao-yan Hao, Meng-jie Li, Meng-nan Guo, Shuang-jie Li, Chun-yan Zuo, Yuan-yuan Liang, Zhi-yun Wang, Yan-mei Feng, Cheng-yuan Mao, Yu-ming Xu, De Yang, Chang-he Shi

“…The Dietary Inflammation Index (DII) measures diet-related inflammatory potential. This study aimed to assess the relationship between DII and PD. …”
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