Plasma concentrations of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (enos) after different physical exercises by E. Yu. Dyakova, L. V. Kapilevich, A. N. Zaharova, A. V. Kabachkova, T. A. Kironenko, S. N. Orlov

“…The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of dynamic and static exercises on eNOS concentrations in the blood plasma of athletes who do cyclic and strength kind of sports, as well as in men, who are not involved in any sports.Materials and methods. Determination of plasma concentrations of eNOS was performed by using enzyme immunoassay. …”
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Artificial Intelligence in Tennis. A Social Perspective by Marian-Petre PRĂJESCU, Beatrice Aurelia ABALAȘEI

“…Objective: The study aims to explore and compare the social representations of artificial intelligence in tennis among athletes and non-athletes. Methods: The research employed the word association technique (Vergès, 2001) and the social representation indicator (Havârneanu, 2001). …”
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Comparison of simulation-based and online-based anaphylaxis training for improving the emergency competencies of elementary school nurses: a quasi-experimental study by Yeon-Ha Kim

“…This study developed simulation-based anaphylaxis training (SBAT) and online-based anaphylaxis training (OBAT) programs and compared their efficacy for improving elementary school nurses’ competencies in emergencies involving life-threatening anaphylactic events. Methods This is a quasi-experimental study. The sample comprised 40 and 47 elementary school nurses placed in the SBAT and OBAT groups, respectively. …”
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Practices and Determinants of Household Solid Waste Management: A Cross-Sectional Study in Urban Karnataka, South India by Abhiharshan SB, Samudyatha UC

“…Objective: To assess the solid waste management practices and its association with sociodemographic profile of households in a selected urban locality of Kolar, in South India. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to June 2023, covering 318 consecutively sampled urban households, using a validated semi-structured questionnaire to collect data. …”
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Unraveling the causal relationship and potential mechanisms between osteoarthritis and breast cancer: insights from mendelian randomization and bioinformatics analysis by Kun Li, Ran Wang

“…Abstract Objective To investigate the effect of osteoarthritis (OA) on the development of breast cancer (BC), and reveal the potential mechanisms underlying the association between them. Methods A two-step, multivariable Mendelian Randomization (MR) analysis was performed, using statistics from genome-wide association studies (GWAS), to determine the effect of OA on BC and explore the role of major depressive disorder (MDD) in mediating it. …”
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A Pilot Investigation Into the Use of Teledentistry and Artificial Intelligence to Assess Dental Erosion in Competitive Swimmers by Jacopo Lanzetti, Federica Ferrati, Lorenzo Pavone, Federico Mussano

“…ABSTRACT Objective The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of dental erosion in competitive swimmers using teledentistry and artificial intelligence. Materials and Methods An opportunistic sample of 20 competitive swimmers was recruited. …”
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Unveiling structural and dynamical features of chromatin using NMR spectroscopy by Xiangyan Shi

“…I envision that, with future efforts such as the development of NMR methods and optimization of sample production protocols, solution-state NMR and solid-state NMR will provide invaluable information to expand our understanding of chromatin activity and its regulatory processes.…”
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The Role of Ubiquitin-Like Interferon (IFN)-Stimulated 15 and IFN Gamma Genes Polymorphism with the Severity and Serum Biochemical Markers in COVID-19 Patients by Khadijah Gatfan Hosseien, Parisa Tahmasebi, Hayder Obayes Hashim, Alaa Tareq Shakir, Zahra Bozorgi Moghadam

“…Objectives: This study examined the relationships between rs1921 and rs1861494 single nucleotide polymorphisms with the manifestation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms in patients and the status of biochemical markers in previously diagnosed cases. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 blood samples were collected from COVID-19 patients in different cities in Iraq and tested for hematological parameters, including complete blood count, as well as biochemical markers, such as D-dimer, ferritin, and C-reactive protein (CRP). …”
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Lower limb explosive power and dynamic stability in soccer referees and assistant referees by Jaroslav Sučka, Monika Vašková, Tomáš Eliaš, Frederika Pajonková

“…The purpose of the study was to assess the explosive power and dynamic stability of soccer referees from the viewpoint of refereeing function. Methods: The research sample consisted of 26 soccer referees, including 13 head referees and 13 assistant referees. …”
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Blood Microbiota Modification After Myocardial Infarction Depends Upon Low‐Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels by Jacques Amar, Benjamin Lelouvier, Florence Servant, Jérôme Lluch, Rémy Burcelin, Vanina Bongard, Meyer Elbaz

“…In this context, the aim of this study was to analyze the blood microbiome in patients shortly after acute myocardial infarction. Methods and Results We carried out a case control study comparing 103 patients at high cardiovascular risk but free of coronary disease and 99 patients who had an MI. …”
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Machine learning based anoikis signature predicts personalized treatment strategy of breast cancer by Xiao Guo, Jiaying Xing, Yuyan Cao, Wenchuang Yang, Xinlin Shi, Runhong Mu, Tao Wang

“…Anoikis, a form of programmed cell death critical in preventing metastasis, plays a pivotal role in breast cancer progression.MethodsThis study introduces the Artificial Intelligence-Derived Anoikis Signature (AIDAS), a novel machine learning-based prognostic tool that identifies key anoikis-related gene patterns in breast cancer. …”
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Assessing the association between ADH5 and ALDH1A1 genetic variants and substance use disorder risk in a Jordanian male population by Laith AL-Eitan, Ahmad Mihyar, Mansour Alghamdi

“…The authors suggest replicating this type of study with larger sample sizes and more variants in the same or different genes to confirm their findings.…”
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Mechanical Behavior of Marine Soft Soil with Different Water Contents Under Cyclic Loading by Yajun Liu, Heng Zhang, Yindong Sun, Ke Wu, Wenbin Xiao

“…However, at a water content of 60%, the samples exhibit significant damage characterized by the formation of shear bands throughout the entire specimen; (3) As water content increases, energy dissipation in marine soft soils accelerates under lower confining pressures but increases more gradually under higher confining pressures. …”
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Evaluating the efficacy and safety of iontophoresis-assisted corneal cross-linking compared to standard CXL in the treatment of keratoconus by Noor Alqudah, Asem Alqudah, Sarah Alshamarti, Zaki Shannak

“…Design: This retrospective, observational cohort study included 107 keratoconus patients who underwent either S-CXL (n = 53) or I-CXL (n = 54) between January 2015 and December 2019. Methods: Data collected included demographic information, clinical history, and ophthalmic examinations. …”
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Characterizing the clinical, radiological and serological features of children diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder at pediatric neurology unit by Hayder Kadhim Jabbar, Nebal Waill Saadi

“…The aim of the study is to characterize the clinical, serological and radiological features of neuromyelitis optica disease in a sample of children from Iraq. Methods. A cross-sectional descriptive study has been carried out in the period from August 2019 to September 2020, in pediatric neurology ward in Children Welfare Teaching Hospital, Baghdad. …”
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Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis (BIVA) for Assessment of Hydration Status: A Comparison between Endurance and Strength University Athletes by Maria Abdelnour, Rédina Berkachy, Lara Nasreddine, Elie-Jacques Fares

“…Urine samples were collected and analyzed for color and specific gravity. …”
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Do people residing in low socioeconomic areas engage with and benefit from digital mental health services? by Lauren G. Staples, Blake F. Dear, Olav Nielssen, Nickolai Titov

“…Background: People who are socioeconomically disadvantaged have higher rates of mental disorder and are more likely to face barriers to evidence-based psychological services. …”
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Individuals’ beliefs about the biopsychosocial factors that contribute to their chronic musculoskeletal pain: protocol for a qualitative study in the UK by Michael Dunn, Alison B Rushton, Nicola R Heneghan, Andrew Soundy

“…Understanding individual beliefs will inform more effective communication between clinicians and patients about their CMP, as well as informing future research into the epidemiology of CMP. …”
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Influence of psychiatric symptom profiles of parents on sleep bruxism intensity of their children by Cumhur Korkmaz, İbrahim Berk Bellaz, Mehmet Ali Kılıçarslan, Sibel Dikicier, Barış Karabulut

“… Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of parental anxiety, depression levels and psychiatric symptom profiles of parents on the occurrence of sleep bruxism in children. Material & Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of 94 children aged 6 to 12 years, divided into two groups: with sleep bruxism (bruxism group-BG) and without sleep bruxism (control group-CG). …”
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Cognitive function changes during a course of electroconvulsive therapy in patients with various psychiatric illnesses: A prospective observational study by Harita Patel, Parth Patel, Roshani Patel, Nilesh Kanaujiya, Kalpesh Chandrani, Yogesh Murugan

“…Aim: To assess cognitive function changes during ECT in patients with various psychiatric illnesses. Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study included 100 patients (aged 18–60 years) with psychiatric disorders scheduled for ECT at a tertiary care hospital. …”
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