Dentate line invasion is a risk factor for locoregional recurrence and distant metastasis following abdominoperineal resection in rectal cancer: a single-centre retrospective cohor... by Zixing Zhu, Dedi Jiang, Yujuan Jiang, Jichuan Quan, Mingguang Zhang, Wei Pei, Jianjun Bi, Qiang Feng, Haitao Zhou, Zheng Wang, Zhaoxu Zheng, Qian Liu, Zhixun Zhao, Jianwei Liang

“…However, the prognostic implications of dentate line invasion (DLI) remain elusive and warrant further investigation. …”
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Qualitative study to inform the design and contents of a patient-reported symptom-based risk stratification system for patients referred from primary care on a suspected head and n... by Rebecca Randell, Ian Kellar, Nikki Rousseau, Theofano Tikka, Abigail Albutt, Lynn McVey, Paula Theresa Bradley, Vinidh Paleri, Claire Davies, Jo Patterson, Chinasa Odo, John C Hardman

“…Objectives This study aims to inform the development of a patient-reported symptom questionnaire for head and neck cancer and outline the requirements for a patient-reported symptom-based risk stratification system. …”
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Relacionamento interorganizacional na cadeia de suprimentos: um estudo de caso na indústria da construção civil The interorganizational relationship in the supply chain: a case stu... by Renata Albergaria de Mello Bandeira, Luiz Carlos Brasil de Brito Mello, Antonio Carlos Gastaud Maçada

“…The researchers also analyze what are the implications of this study in the civil construction industry's supply management.…”
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Psychometric Evaluation of the Thai Version of the Burdened Caregiver Scale for Schizophrenia and Co-occurring Methamphetamine Use: A Pilot Study [version 4; peer review: 1 approve... by Ek-uma Imkome

“…It is particularly useful for nursing, research, education, and clinical practice, especially in addressing the caregiver burdens exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Implication for nursing and research The TIBSCSM, developed in the Thai context, can facilitate studies evaluating variations in caregiver impact across different settings.…”
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Psychometric Evaluation of the Thai Version of the Burdened Caregiver Scale for Schizophrenia and Co-occurring Methamphetamine Use: A Pilot Study [version 3; peer review: 1 approve... by Ek-uma Imkome

“…It is particularly useful for nursing, research, education, and clinical practice, especially in addressing the caregiver burdens exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Implication for nursing and research The TIBSCSM, developed in the Thai context, can facilitate studies evaluating variations in caregiver impact across different settings.…”
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Impact of Virgin Olive Oil and Phenol-Enriched Virgin Olive Oils on the HDL Proteome in Hypercholesterolemic Subjects: A Double Blind, Randomized, Controlled, Cross-Over Clinical T... by Anna Pedret, Úrsula Catalán, Sara Fernández-Castillejo, Marta Farràs, Rosa-M Valls, Laura Rubió, Núria Canela, Gerard Aragonés, Marta Romeu, Olga Castañer, Rafael de la Torre, Maria-Isabel Covas, Montse Fitó, Maria-José Motilva, Rosa Solà

“…<h4>Unlabelled</h4>The effects of olive oil phenolic compounds (PCs) on HDL proteome, with respect to new aspects of cardioprotective properties, are still unknown. The aim of this study was to assess the impact on the HDL protein cargo of the intake of virgin olive oil (VOO) and two functional VOOs, enriched with their own PCs (FVOO) or complemented with thyme PCs (FVOOT), in hypercholesterolemic subjects. …”
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Association of c.56C > G (rs3135506) Apolipoprotein A5 Gene Polymorphism with Coronary Artery Disease in Moroccan Subjects: A Case-Control Study and an Updated Meta-Analysis by Imane Morjane, Hicham Charoute, Sanaa Ouatou, Lamiae Elkhattabi, Houda Benrahma, Rachid Saile, Hassan Rouba, Abdelhamid Barakat

“…In addition, a comprehensive meta-analysis including eleven published studies in addition to our case-control study results was conducted using Review Manager 5.3. …”
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Observational Safety Study of Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine Against Serogroups A, C, W and Y (Menactra) Used in Routine Healthcare Practice for Persons Aged 2 to 55 Years in Ru... by I. Ya. Izvekova, L. S. Namazova-Baranova, A. V. Gogolev, L. V. Dubova, V. V. Romanenko, E. V. Zinnatova, G. P. Martynova, Y. Thollot, A. Paye, A. V. Goldstein

“…Serogroups A, B, and C are frequently implicated. The quadrivalent meningococcal diphtheria toxoid conjugate vaccine (MenACWY-D) is approved in Russia for immunization of individuals 9 months to 55 years of age. …”
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Aortic shape with high-acute isthmic angle post frozen elephant trunk reconstruction is associated with worse postoperative outcomes: Multisite, principal component analysis, retro... by Michal Schäfer, MD, PhD, Jason P. Glotzbach, MD, Sara J. Pereira, MD, Vikas Sharma, MD, Matthew L. Goodwin, MD, Joseph C. Cleveland, Jr., MD, Craig H. Selzman, MD, Adam Carroll, MD, Alex J. Barker, PhD, Muhammad Aftab, MD, T. Brett Reece, MD

“…Further biomechanical studies are required to identify the mechanistic link between isthmic geometry and patient-specific aortic remodeling.…”
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Investigating amygdala nuclei volumes in military personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, and adjustment disorder: A retrospective cross-sectional... by Thiemo Knaust, Dagmar Tarnogorski, Matthias B D Siebler, Philipp Skiberowski, Christian Moritz, Helge Höllmer, Holger Schulz

“…Abnormalities in these amygdala nuclei are implicated in PTSD and may distinguish it from other disorders like MDD and AdjD, where these mechanisms are less central. …”
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A Comparative Study of Regional Cerebral Blood Flow Asymmetry Index in Stroke Patients with or without Poststroke Depression Using 99mTc-ECD Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomogra... by Pradeep Kumar Maurya, Abdul Qavi, Satyawati Deswal, Ajai Kumar Singh, Dinkar Kulshreshtha, Anup Kumar Thacker

“…Etiopathogenesis of PSD is multifactorial and afflictions of the frontal lobe, hippocampus, limbic region, and basal ganglia projections are implicated. Aim The aim of this study was to assess the regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) using 99mTc-ethyl cysteinate dimer single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) in patients with (PSD + ) or without PSD (PSD–). …”
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Personalized mHealth Intervention (StepAdd) for Increasing Physical Activity in Japanese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Secondary Analysis of Social Cognitive Theory Measurements o... by Kayo Waki, Syunpei Enomoto, Toshimasa Yamauchi, Masaomi Nangaku, Kazuhiko Ohe

“…Due to the lack of exploration of theoretical implications in mHealth intervention studies, there is a need to understand the mechanism underlying the behavioral change to inform the future design of digital therapeutics. …”
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Increasing awareness of sexually transmitted infections (STI) testing and addressing stigma may improve STI testing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth: Evidence from th... by Tabassum Rahman, Fabian Yuh Shiong Kong, Robyn Williams, Katiska Davis, Justine Whitby, Francine Eades, Simon Graham, Grace Joshy, Sandra Eades

“…Methods: The analyses included N=198 sexually active 16-24-year-olds from Central Australia, Western Australia, and New South Wales participating in the Next Generation Youth Wellbeing Study. Modified Poisson regression estimated age-sex-adjusted prevalence ratios (PRs) for ever testing for STIs. …”
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What about 100% juice and non-sugar sweeteners? A national study of support for taxes, labelling and marketing bans applied to sugary drinks, non-sugar sweetened beverages and 100%... by Caroline Miller, Kerry Ettridge, Enola Kay, Joanne Dono

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The Role of Climate Change Adaptation in Enhancing Household Food Security: A Case Study of the Hamassa Watershed Agroecologies, Southern Ethiopia [version 1; peer review: 1 approv... by Meskerem Abi, Belay Simane, Tegegn Bergene

“…Background Climate change adaptation is an incomparable prior measure to tackle unpreventable climate calamities to enhance smallholder farming and food security. This empirical study assesses smallholder farmers’ adaptation options to climate change or variability for achieving food security. …”
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Effects of agricultural or gardening physical activity on cardiovascular disease and dementia-related markers via arterial stiffness, cognitive function, and cerebral white matter... by Masato Nishiwaki, Seiya Takada, Seiya Takada, Shotaro Otsuka, Hyuma Makizako, Harutoshi Sakakima, Naoto Shiomi, Satomi Ooba, Naoyuki Matsumoto, Kiyoshi Kikuchi, Kiyoshi Kikuchi

“…This information could have major implications for integrated strategies for lifelong health.Secondary analysis of clinical trials (study 2)Study for Decreasing Depressive Symptoms and Increasing Memory Performance in the older adults (Trial registration number UMIN000018547, Date of registration 2015/08/07), URL: https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr/ctr_view.cgi?…”
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The Acute VertEbRal AugmentaTion (AVERT) study: protocol for a randomised controlled, feasibility trial of spinal medial branch nerve block in hospitalised older patients with vert... by Avril Drummond, Opinder Sahota, Simon Bishop, Dritan Pasku, Apostolos Fakis, Anastasios Bastounis, Chia Wei Tan, Maribel Cameron, Yuriy Arlachov, Michal Czernicki

“…Embedded within the trial will be a health economic evaluation to understand resource utilisation and implications of the intervention and a qualitative study of the experiences and insights of trial participants and clinicians. …”
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Longitudinal history of mammographic breast density and breast cancer risk by familial risk, menopausal status, and initial mammographic density level in a high risk cohort: a nest... by Parisa Tehranifar, Erica J. Lee Argov, Shweta Athilat, Yuyan Liao, Ying Wei, Alexandra J. White, Katie M. O’Brien, Dale P. Sandler, Mary Beth Terry

“…However, the contribution of longitudinal changes in mammographic density to breast cancer risk beyond initial mammographic density levels, considering familial breast cancer risk and menopausal status, remains uncertain but holds important clinical implications. Methods In a nested case–control study within the Sister Study (323 cases, 899 controls; 12,095 mammograms), a cohort enriched for family history of breast cancer, we examined case–control status in relation to the largest annual change in percent density and dense area using mammograms available spanning 5.4 years, on average, using multivariable logistic regression and to the rate of mammographic density change using linear mixed-effects models. …”
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Global, regional, and national time trends in prevalence of metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease among women of reproductive age: an age-period-cohort analysis... by Jiehua Wei, Shanyu Lin, Senmao Zhang, Luying Fan, Lisa Jiang, Fan Xia, Ziye Li, Lizhang Chen, Zhiyong Zou, Tingting Wang

“…Objective This study aims to investigate the time trends in the prevalence of metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) among women of reproductive age (WRA) globally, regionally, and nationally from 1992 to 2021, and to explore associations with age, period, and birth cohort effects.Methods MASLD prevalence estimates were sourced from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study. …”
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic shelter in place on glycemic control, blood pressure control, and body mass index among diabetic patients at Kaiser Permanente Northern Californ... by Kyle Yamamoto, Maqdooda Merchant, Akshay Bommireddi, Joseph Vu, Seema K. Pursnani

“…However, diabetic patients with the highest HbA1c values showed clinically significant improvement in their HbA1c, indicating a differential effect of the SiP on diabetes management. Our study helps identify higher-risk diabetic patients who require more intensive monitoring in the setting of the recent pandemic and highlights the importance of considering long-term implications of policy decisions on diabetes care.…”
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