Using an implementation research approach to assess the birth outcomes associated with the 2016 World Health Organization antenatal care policy across states in Nigeria: multilevel... by Christiana Ikemeh, Adedayo O. Adeyemi, Leah M. Frerichs, Christopher M. Shea, Justin G. Trogdon

“…This study aimed to examine the impact of the 2016 WHO ANC policy implementation on selected birth outcomes in Nigeria. Methods This research applied an implementation research approach to assess cesarean births, low birth weight (LBW), and perinatal death outcomes associated with the 2016 WHO ANC policy implementation across states in Nigeria. …”
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Multi-targeted olink proteomics analyses of cerebrospinal fluid from patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage by Rui Ding, Liquan Wu, Shanshan Wei, Haoran Lu, Xiaohong Qin, Xizhi Liu, Yanhua Wang, Wen Liu, Huibing Li, Baochang Luo, Teng Xie, Zhibiao Chen

“…Methods Six aSAH patients and six control patients were selected, and CSF samples were analyzed by Olink Proteomics (including 96-neurology panel and 96-inflammation panel) based on Proximity Extension Assay (PEA). …”
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The infectious diseases clinical research program acute respiratory infection repository protocol: Opportunities to understand current and future epidemics. by Simon D Pollett, Rhonda E Colombo, Stephanie A Richard, Tahaniyat Lalani, Brianne Barton, Allison Malloy, Anthony Fries, Edward Parmelee, Scott Merritt, Mark Fritschlanski, Edward E Mitre, Eric D Laing, Kathleen Pratt, Eric C Garges, Katrin Mende, Mark Simons, Brian Agan, David Tribble, Robert O'Connell, Timothy H Burgess

“…<h4>Discussion</h4>This protocol will support statistical and laboratory analyses, including activities related to rapid epidemic response such as assay development and rapid sample size calculations for clinical trials. A series of more specific scientific questions from current and future collaborators will leverage this joint database and specimen repository; these questions will target important aspects of ARI infection, transmission, outcomes, and treatment. …”
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Morphological and Molecular Evaluation of a Gel Based on Hyaluronic Acid and Spermidine for Oral Regenerative Purposes by Dolaji Henin, Elena Canciani, Daniela Carmagnola, Stefano Ferrero, Gaia Pellegrini, Mariachiara Perrotta, Riccardo Sirello, Claudia Dellavia, Nicoletta Gagliano

“…After 72 h, epithelial detachment was more evident in HA formulations, suggesting that SP contributes to epithelial integrity. …”
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Retrospective comparison between breast cancer tissue- and blood-based next-generation sequencing results in detection of PIK3CA, AKT1, and PTEN alterations by Moumita Chaki, Mona Benrashid, Subir Puri, Smruthy Sivakumar, Ethan S. Sokol, Josefa M. Briceno, Neil Vasan

“…Methods We utilized a database of patients profiled with FoundationOne®CDx and/or FoundationOne®Liquid CDx during routine clinical care. …”
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Gut microbiota and kidney function in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease participants in Cameroon: a cross-sectional study by Inès Obolo Nwaga, Victorine Bandolo Nzana, Rhoda Nsen Bughe, Isaac Dah, Cheboh Cho-Fon, Maimouna Mahamat, Emmanuelle Ndjong, Aristide Nono, Jean Claude Mballa, Fon Abongwa Acho, Vicky Ama Moor, Wilfred Fon Mbacham, François Folefack Kaze

“…Their median eGFR [IQR] was 74.4 [51.2–94.6] ml/min/1.73m2. All stool samples had Enterobacteriaceae. Lactobacillus abundance was lower in ADPKD participants with more pronounced kidney function decline (CKD G3-5: 0.58 ng/μL) than in those with milder damage and controls (G1-2: 0.64 ng/μL, p = 0.047; controls: 0.71 ng/μL, p = 0.043), while Enterobacteriaceae abundance was greater in ADPKD patients with lower kidney function (CKD G3-5: 78.6 ng/μL) than in those in the other two groups (G1-2: 71.6 ng/μL, p = 0.048; controls: 70.5 ng/μL, p = 0.045). …”
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Uncovering key biopsychosocial risk factors in non-violent suicide attempts: evidence from a Hungarian cross-sectional study by Noemi Monika Szeifert, Noemi Monika Szeifert, Barnabás Oláh, Barnabás Oláh, Barbara Sebok, Xenia Gonda, Xenia Gonda, Xenia Gonda

“…Additionally, it explored these risk factors within a biopsychosocial framework to offer a comprehensive understanding of their interconnected effects.Materials and methodsA total of 300 psychiatric inpatients were recruited from Péterfy Sandor Hospital in Budapest, Hungary, including 146 individuals (48.67%) with a history of suicide attempts and 154 (51.33%) without such a history. …”
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Identification and Validation of Key Genes Involved in the Coupling of Mitochondria-Associated Endoplasmic Reticulum Membrane in Hemorrhoidal Disease by Mao L, Rao Z, Wang Y, Yang J, He J, Zheng Z, Chen L

“…This study aims to identify key genes linked to MAM in HD and to provide novel therapeutic targets.Methods: Transcriptome data and MAM-related genes (MAM-RGs) were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and relevant literature. …”
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Latent Cytomegalovirus Infection Is Associated With Impaired Left Ventricular Function After ST‐Segment–Elevation Myocardial Infarction by Luke Spray, Alasdair McIntosh, Peter J. McCartney, Peter W. Macfarlane, Annette Maznyczka, Paul Welsh, Colin Berry, Ioakim Spyridopoulos

“…Our objective was to investigate the association between latent cytomegalovirus infection and outcomes after STEMI. Methods This study includes 354 patients with STEMI who were recruited to T‐TIME (A Trial of Low‐Dose Adjunctive Alteplase During Primary PCI) and had blood samples cryopreserved. …”
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Association of magnesium depletion score with serum anti-aging protein Klotho in the middle-aged and older populations by Zhijie Zhuang, Shan Huang, Yingzhu Xiong, Yan Peng, Shuangming Cai

“…The Magnesium Depletion Score (MDS) is recognized as a more valuable and reliable predictor of body magnesium status than traditional clinical markers such as serum and urine magnesium. …”
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The scopes, outcomes, and limitations of health trials on oral sex practices: a global scoping review by Kafayat Aminu, Timothy Olukunle Aladelusi, Afeez Abolarinwa Salami, Semeeh Akinwale Omoleke, Chiamaka Norah Ezeagu, Julienne Murererehe, Charles Adetokunbo Olomo, Jimoh Amzat, Peace Uwambaye, Akinyele Olumuyiwa Adisa, Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi

“…Hence, this global scoping review aimed to map the existing evidence. Methods This scoping review was reported using the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. …”
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Higher prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis revealed by Xpert MTB/RIF ultra among drug users in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo by Guillaume Bandjondo Nkisi, Doudou Malekita Yobi, Bive Bive Zono, Pius Zakayi Kabututu, Tite Minga Mikobi, Serge Fueza Bisuta

“…The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of pulmonary TB among DU in Kinshasa by comparing molecular tests with microscopic techniques. Methods A cross-sectional study covering 22 townships (out of 24) of Kinshasa was conducted from October to December 2023. …”
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Emotional pictures in the brain and their interaction with the task: A fine-grained fMRI coordinate-based meta-analysis study by Serafino Paolo Mansueto, Zaira Romeo, Alessandro Angrilli, Chiara Spironelli

“…The impacting research on emotions of the last decades was carried out with different methods. The most popular was based on the use of a validated sample of slides, the International Affective Pictures System (IAPS), divided mainly into pleasant, neutral and unpleasant categories, and on fMRI as a measure of brain activation induced by these stimuli. …”
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An Analysis on Tendency Components on Strategic Approach in the Process of Urban Planning in Iran by Hosseini Mahnaz, Ghadami Mostafa

“…1-Introduction Urbanization and the subsequent problems of urbanization emphasize the attention to strategy and useful remedy more than before in order to improve the lives of citizens. …”
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Levels of sex steroids in lung tissues of patients with non‑small cell lung cancer after COVID‑19 of different severity by O. I. Kit, E. M. Frantsiyants, D. A. Kharagezov, V. A. Bandovkina, A. I. Shikhlyarova, N. D.  Cheryarina, Yu. A. Pogorelova, Yu. N. Lazutin, A. G. Milakin, I. A. Leyman, O. N. Stateshny, T. G. Ayrapetova, I. A.  Goroshinskaya

“…To analyze levels of sex hormones and cortisol in lung tissues of patients with lung cancer with previous COVID‑19 of different severity.Materials and methods. The material for the study included samples of lung tissues obtained after open biopsy at radical surgery from 60 patients with morphologically verified stage I–IIIA non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (сT1–3NХ M0). …”
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CD44 Immunohistochemical Expression in Central and Peripheral Parts of Prostatic Adenocarcinoma: An Institutional Study by Romano Oguic, Antun Grskovic, Josip Spanjol, Ivana Mikolasevic, Gordana Djordjevic

“…Tissue microarrays of 121 archival acinar prostate carcinoma samples were immunohistochemically evaluated for CD44s expression. …”
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Using Genetic Variation to Explore the Causal Effect of Maternal Pregnancy Adiposity on Future Offspring Adiposity: A Mendelian Randomisation Study. by Rebecca C Richmond, Nicholas J Timpson, Janine F Felix, Tom Palmer, Romy Gaillard, George McMahon, George Davey Smith, Vincent W Jaddoe, Debbie A Lawlor

“…Our aim was to use Mendelian randomisation (MR) to investigate the causal effect of intrauterine exposure to greater maternal body mass index (BMI) on offspring BMI and fat mass from childhood to early adulthood.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We used maternal genetic variants as instrumental variables (IVs) to test the causal effect of maternal BMI in pregnancy on offspring fatness (BMI and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry [DXA] determined fat mass index [FMI]) in a MR approach. …”
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Comparative effects of square-stepping and strengthening exercises on cognitive and balance functions in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized clinical trial by Alp Özel, Eylem Tütün Yümin, Suat Konuk

“…Paired sample t-tests and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were used for within-group comparisons. …”
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The performance of artificial intelligence in image-based prediction of hematoma enlargement: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Wenjing Fan, Zhiping Wu, Wangyang Zhao, Luzhu Jia, Shuze Li, Wei Wei, Xin Chen

“…The subgroup analysis found that when the ratio of the training set to the test set is 7:3, the sensitivity is 0.77(0.62–0.91), p = 0.03; In terms of specificity, the group with sample size more than 200 has higher specificity, which is 0.83 (0.75–0.92), p = 0.02; among the risk groups in the study design, the specificity of the risk group was higher, which was 0.83 (0.76–0.89), p = 0.02. …”
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Cryptosporidium Infection in Calves in and around Nekemte Town, East Wollega Zone of Ethiopia by Adinew Ebiyo, Geremew Haile

“…The study was conducted from October 2020 to May 2021, with the objectives of estimating the prevalence of Cryptosporidium infection in calves and assessing the associated risk factors in Nekemte town, Ethiopia. Methods. A cross-sectional study was adopted during the study period. …”
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