EBV-miR-BART5-5p regulates RORA to promote proliferation and migration of gastric cancer cells. by Changqi Du, Shuang Liang, Xia Wang, Yujiao Qi, Shangdong Li, Hongling Li

“…This study aims to explore the function and underlying mechanisms of EBV-miR-BART5-5p in gastric cancer, providing a basis for the identification of more effective biomarkers for EBVaGC.<h4>Methods</h4>Gene expression data were first downloaded from the GSE51575 dataset to identify differentially expressed genes and construct a WGCNA network, which led to the identification of RORA as a key gene associated with EBV-miR-BART5-5p. …”
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Neurological symptoms and comorbidity profile of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 by Renata Carvalho Cremaschi, Carla Alessandra Scorza Bahi, Angelo Amato Vincenzo de Paola, Jaquelina Sonoe Ota Arakaki, Paulo Roberto Abrão Ferreira, Nancy Cristina Junqueira Bellei, Vanderci Borges, Fernando Morgadinho Santos Coelho

“…Results The mean age of the sample was 55 ± 15.12 years, and 58 patients were male. …”
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73 Prevalence of tinnitus in Puerto Rican adults: A pilot study by Wanda Lugo Velez, Wanda Lugo-Vélez, Jorge Carrion, Annelise Hernández, Andrea Sánchez, Aida Rios, Prixemy Rodríguez

“…Methods/Study Population: A descriptive retrospective study was performed reviewing 121 clinical records of patients seen at the Audiology Intramural Clinic of the Medical Sciences Campus of the Universidad de Puerto Rico between 2022 and 2023. …”
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Research of Impact by Mechanical Device on Winter Wheat Seeds by V. P. Zabrodin, A. F. Butenko, M. V. Sukhanova, S. M. Cheptsov

“…(Materials and methods) The degree of crushing and micro-damage of grains under mechanical impact on the steel plate of the model plant without and with a polymer coating was revealed. …”
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Knowledge and experiences of needle prick injuries (NPI) among nursing students at a university in Gauteng, South Africa by Lindiwe I. Zungu, Malmsey L.M. Sengane, Keitsepile G. Setswe

“…The average age of the respondents was 23 years, with a minimum age of 18 and a maximum age of 35. The sample consisted of more females than males. The majority of respondents were in the second year of study. …”
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Effectiveness of exercise intervention in relieving symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis: A network meta-analysis. by Yekui Luo, Yonghuan Chen, Xiangning Yan, Lan Zhang, Yuan Shang, Jae Chul Seo

“…The aim of this study was to review the available evidence and compare the effectiveness of different exercises in relieving symptoms of AS.<h4>Methods</h4>We searched the Pubmed, WOS, EMbase, CNKI, Cochrane Library, and Scopus databases. …”
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Engineered Mg-modified biochar-based sorbent for arsenic separation and pre-concentration by Vladimír Frišták, Kristína Beliančínová, Lucia Polťáková, Eduardo Moreno-Jimenéz, Andrew R. Zimmerman, Libor Ďuriška, Ivona Černičková, Haywood Dail Laughinghouse IV, Martin Pipíška

“…Abstract The utilization of biochar as a relatively efficient sorbent or stationary phase for the separation and preconcentration of a wide range of analytes represents an innovative approach in current sample pretreatment methods. Appropriate pre- and post-pyrolysis modification of the input precursor and pyrolysis product, respectively, allows targeted design of the physicochemical properties and sorption characteristics of the resulting sorbent. …”
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Validation of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder Screening Questionnaire (RBDSQ-BR) by Márcio Alexandre PENA-PEREIRA, Manoel Alves SOBREIRA-NETO, Emmanuelle SOBREIRA, Marcos Hortes Nisihara CHAGAS, Daniel Sabino de OLIVEIRA, Guilherme Riccioppo RODRIGUES, Carolina Pinto de SOUZA, Alan Luiz ECKELI, Regina Maria França FERNANDES, Vitor TUMAS

“…Objective: To validate the Brazilian Portuguese version of RBD screening questionnaire (RBDSQ) for patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Methods: Using detailed clinical interviews and PSG analysis (diagnostic gold standard), a convenience sample of 69 subjects was divided into the following subgroups: patients with PD and RBD (PD+RBD; n=50) and patients with PD alone (PD-RBD; n=19). …”
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The impact of everyday usage of different dental implant torque wrenches on their performance accuracy and repeatability: An in vitro study by Ilić Gavrilo, Milić-Lemić Aleksandra, Vulović Stefan, Marković Aleksa, Lazić Zoran, Dragović Miroslav, Todorović Aleksandar

“…Torque values delivered by wrenches were measured and analyzed using the One-Sample t-test, Independent-Samples t-test, and Mann-Whitney U test. …”
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Multi-omics insights into beagle dog fed with a sucking-rewarded automatic feeding device by Yang Jiao, Xin Wang, Aizhen Yu, Li Wu, Hongping Li

“…The collected samples were then subjected to distinct profiling analyses, encompassing the assessment of gut microbial composition, plasma metabolic profiles, and proteomic expression profiles.ResultsThe gut microbial data showed a significant difference between the AFG and PFG groups based on Bray-Curtis dissimilarity (P = 0.048), and the relative abundance of Lactobacillus was significantly more abundant in the AFG group compared to the PFG group. …”
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Acute flaccid paralysis indicators during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mozambique 2019 - 2020 by Beatriz Nhantumbo, Dionísia Balate, Samuel Nuvunga, Fabião Maússe, Eduardo Chicanequisso, Neusa Fataha, Cidia Francisco, Áuria Banze, Judite Monteiro, Erika Rossetto, Cynthia Baltazar

“…The surveillance indicators were compared based on the target group for AFP surveillance and considered adequate when the sample rate was ≥80%, detection rate ≥3 / 100,000 among those <15 years old, surveillance index ≥1.6, and ≥80 % of districts had one or more cases under investigation. …”
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A Mortality Risk Prediction Model for Septic Shock in Patients Aged &amp;ge;50: Role of Norepinephrine Index and Procalcitonin by Li XL, Mi T, Liu C, Feng M

“…However, as a single-center study with a relatively small sample size, the generalizability of these findings may be limited. …”
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Decadal trends of maternal mortality and utilization of maternal health care services in India: Evidence from nationally representative data by Ravleen Kaur Bakshi, Neeta Kumar, Arti Srivastava, Sonam Kumari, Pradeep Aggarwal, Md Asif Khan, Khangembam Jitenkumar Singh

“…Additionally, it explores the relationship between improvements in the utilization of maternal healthcare services and their impact on reducing maternal mortality. Material and Methods: The study examines trends in maternal mortality using nationally available datasets such as the SRS, NFHS, National Sample Survey, and government administrative records. …”
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Comprehensive bioinformatics analysis identifies hub genes associated with immune cell infiltration in early-onset schizophrenia by Shasha Wu, Tailian Xue, Yilin Li, Weikang Chen, Yan Ren

“…This study employs immune infiltration analysis and bioinformatics to unveil the pathogenic mechanisms of EOS and identify potential diagnostic biomarkers, aiming for more precise clinical interventions. Methods In this study, we recruited 26 EOS patients and 27 healthy controls (HCs), and microarray data were collected. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of food insecurity during pregnancy: a multicenter survey in French Guiana by Célia Basurko, Elisabeth Lyonnais, Maëlys Proquot, Glwadys Forsans, Najeh Hcini, Nfassory Camara, Muriel Suzanne Galindo, Claire Gatti, Antoine Adenis, NPTM study team, Mathieu Nacher, Mathilde Savy

“…While pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to food shortages and nutritional imbalances, data on food insecurity during pregnancy and associated risk factors are scarce. Methods A 2023 multicenter, cross-sectional study was conducted among a representative sample of 730 women during the third trimester of pregnancy in French Guiana. …”
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Is High-Intensity Interval Training an Option for Post-Kidney Transplant Physical Rehabilitation Programmes? A Scoping Review by Lovatto V, Sousa BDS, Marães VRFDS

“…The material demonstrated satisfaction, confidence, improvement in resting heart rate, and absence of adverse effects from high-intensity interval training for kidney transplant recipients.Conclusion: Based on this scoping review, high-intensity interval training for kidney transplant patients may be beneficial for physical and mental aspects and complement physical rehabilitation programmes, but there is a need for more studies with robust samples and long-term follow-up to confirm these benefits.Plain Language Summary: Patients undergoing kidney transplantation are at increased risk of developing heart disease, which can result in a high risk of health complications and even death. …”
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Organic petrology and geochemistry evaluation of upper Permian source rocks in the Lower Yangtze Area by Qingfang Zhao, Jianqiang Wang, Yanqiu Yang, Jianwen Chen, Jie Liang, Yinguo Zhang, Heping Dong

“…A range of analytical methods is utilized, including total organic carbon content analysis, rock pyrolysis, organic matter maturity assessment, gas chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis, and kerogen carbon isotope analysis. …”
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Comparative analysis of long-term organ damage in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus using belimumab versus standard therapy: a post hoc longitudinal study by Murray B Urowitz, Robert L Ohsfeldt, Ronald C Wielage, Yumi Asukai, Sulabha Ramachandran, John J Dever, Mehdi Zakerifar, Ashish V Joshi

“…This analysis was designed to compare organ damage progression between treatment groups (belimumab plus standard therapy vs standard therapy alone) in patients with SLE with ≥5 years of follow-up, reproducing our previous study with more generalisable data.Methods This exploratory post hoc analysis used a heterogeneous population of US and non-US patients receiving monthly intravenous belimumab from pooled BLISS LTE trials (BEL112234/NCT00712933) and standard therapy–treated patients from the Toronto Lupus Cohort. …”
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Association of circulating IL-6 and IL-10 levels during mid-gestation with recurrent pregnancy loss history and severity: a South Indian study by Sufaya Jameel, Rashmi Bhuwalka, Parveen Jahan

“…Aim: Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is defined as the loss of two or more clinical pregnancies before the 20th week of gestation. …”
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Robust molecular subgrouping and reference-free aneuploidy detection in medulloblastoma using low-depth whole genome bisulfite sequencing by Dean Thompson, Jemma Castle, Martin Sill, Stefan M. Pfister, Simon Bailey, Debbie Hicks, Steven C. Clifford, Edward C. Schwalbe

“…Low-pass WGBS performs equivalently to array-based methods at comparable cost. Finally, its ascertainment of the full methylome enables elucidation of additional biological complexity and inter-tumoural heterogeneity that has hitherto been inaccessible. …”
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