SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia follow-up and long COVID in primary care: A retrospective observational study in Madrid city. by Sara Ares-Blanco, Marta Pérez Álvarez, Ileana Gefaell Larrondo, Cristina Muñoz, Vanesa Aguilar Ruiz, Marta Castelo Jurado, Marina Guisado-Clavero

“…The study aim was to describe SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia and cut-offs for defining long COVID in primary care follow-up patients.<h4>Methods</h4>A retrospective observational study in primary care in Madrid, Spain, was conducted. …”
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Effect of Thermal Processing by Spray Drying on Key Ginger Compounds by Alina Warren-Walker, Manfred Beckmann, Alison Watson, Steffan McAllister, Amanda J. Lloyd

“…Natural carriers, although more label-friendly, may not create the desired chemical transformations. …”
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The Comparative Effects of Anakinra and Tocilizumab on Inflammation and Cerebral Vasospasm in an Experimental Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Model by Güven Kılıç, Berk Enes Engin, Amir Halabi, Cengiz Tuncer, Mehmet Ali Sungur, Merve Alpay, Adem Kurtuluş, Hakan Soylu, Ali Gök

“…Combination therapy was more effective in reducing inflammation and vasospasm than either treatment alone (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Identification of novel prognostic biomarkers for thyroid cancer by integrated transcriptome analysis of metastasis-associated genes by Bushra Alnwisser, Salman Alshehri, Salman Alshehri, Amal Qattan, Minjing Zou, Abdelilah Aboussekhra, Ali S. Alzahrani, Ali S. Alzahrani, Yufei Shi

“…Mutation load was increased in patients with seven-gene expression signature: 26 samples had more than one driver mutation (47%, 26/55). …”
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Spatial disparities and determinants of modern contraceptive use among reproductive age women in Ethiopia: application of multilevel spatial analysis by Bisrategebriel Tesfaye Muchie, Ashenafi Abate Woya, Awoke Seyoum Tegegne, Maru Zewdu Kassie, Muluhabt Alene Assfaw, Wondaya Fenta Zewdia

“…This study investigates factors influencing modern contraceptive use among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia.MethodsWe analyzed the 2019 Ethiopia Mini Demographic and Health Survey (EMDHS) dataset, which includes 8,196 weighted samples of women and girls aged 15–49. …”
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The prevalence and predictors of vaping quit attempt among electronic cigarette users: findings from provincial version of Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2020 in Vietnam by Thi Phuong Thao Tran, Thi Thanh Nguyen, Thi Ngoc Phuong Nguyen, Thi Tuyet Hanh Tran, Van Can Phan, Ngoc Khue Luong, Thi Hai Phan, Tu Anh Duong, Van Minh Hoang, Scott R. Weaver

“…This study aimed to determine the prevalence of e-cigarette quit attempts and investigate associated factors among e-cigarette users in a sample of 34 provinces in Vietnam. Methods A country-specific provincial version of the Global Adult Tobacco Survey was conducted in 34 provinces of Vietnam in 2020 (n = 80,166). …”
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The Role of Adherence to Basic Pharmacotherapy of Heart Failure for Prevention of Late Adverse Events in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Left Ventricular Dysfunction Afte... by O. A. Yepanchintseva, K. A. Mikhaliev, I. V. Shklianka, O. J. Zharinov, B. M. Todurov

“…MAEs in patients with stable CAD and baseline LVEF&lt;50% after CABG were associated with suboptimal use and more frequent interruption of RAS blockers.…”
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Perioperative Healthcare Utilization of Patients Undergoing Brostrom Repair: A Truven Marketscan Retrospective Study by Michelle M. Coleman MD, PhD, Jenny Nguyen BSc, Megan Lameka MD, Sameh A. Labib MD

“…Cohorts that did not delay surgery for more than a year had a significant decrease post-operative imaging and PCP visits. …”
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Association between morphological manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease and biochemical markers of inflammation by M. V. Stoikevych, Yu. A. Haidar, D. F. Mylostуva, I. A. Klenina, O. M. Tatarchuk, V. A. Karachynova

“…Calprotectin content was measured in fecal samples by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of female genital mutilation: current insights from ten at-risk countries in Sub-Saharan Africa by Pankras Luoga, Heavenlight A. Paulo, Jackline Vicent Mbishi, Huda Omary, Suleiman Chombo, John Andrew, Abdallah Zacharia, Isaac Y. Addo

“…Furthermore, women from poorer households were more likely to have undergone mutilation compared to those from wealthier households (APR = 2.66, 95% CI: 2.62–2.69). …”
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Blood pressure control with active ultrafiltration measures and without antihypertensives is essential for survival in hemodiafiltration and hemodialysis programs for patients with... by Franklin Geovany Mora-Bravo, Pamela Tatiana Morales Torres, Nelson Rojas Campoverde, Guillermina Lucía Blum Carcelen, Juan Cristobal Santacruz Mancheno, Ángel Cristóbal Santacruz Tipanta, Hector Perez-Grovas, Willan Patricio Robles Abarca

“…Survival was more significant in group 1, with an HR of 2.2163 (1.125–4.158) (P = 0.0243). …”
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Challenging the significance of SUV-based parameters in a large-scale retrospective study on lung lesions by Cristiano Pini, Margarita Kirienko, Fabrizia Gelardi, Paola Bossi, Daoud Rahal, Luca Toschi, Gaia Ninatti, Marcello Rodari, Giuseppe Marulli, Lidija Antunovic, Arturo Chiti, Emanuele Voulaz, Martina Sollini

“…Materials and methods We performed a retrospective analysis of patients with suspected/confirmed primary lung tumours undergoing [18F]FDG PET/CT. …”
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Intestinal parasitic infection with special reference to taeniid tapeworms in school children of Malakand region, Pakistan by Rahman H. U., Rafiq N., Khan W., De Los Ríos Escalante P., Aldamigh M. A.

“…Males were more infected at 40.7 % compared to female students at 33.3 %. …”
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Comparative analysis of glycemic control effectiveness and microvascular complications in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, treated with genetically engineered human insulin... by Marina V. Shestakova, Natalia V. Efremova, Lubov L. Bolotskaya, Igor A. Sklyanik, Yury I. Philippov, Ivan Iю Dedov

“…To retrospectively compare the efficacy of glycemic control and incidence of microvascular complications (nephropathy and retinopathy) in patients with type 1 diabetes treated for at least 10 years with either GICH or AIC. Materials and methods. Based on data from electronic databases (diabetes registry) from several regions within the Russian Federation, the following patient samples were examined (n=260): group 1 received GICH for 10 years (n = 130) and group 2 received AIC for 10 years (n = 130). …”
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Electrocardiogram screening for school children: a cross-sectional, population-based study by Ali A. Alakhfash, Abdulrahman Al Mesned, Waleed Al-Manea, Abdulla Al Qwaee, Zuhair Nasser Al-Hassnan

“…The overall prevalence of abnormal ECG findings ranged from 0.7% to 2.04%, with long QTc intervals (460 msec or more) found in 0.4% to 1.6% of students. CONCLUSIONS: Long QTc intervals (460 msec or more) were the most common ECG abnormality in school children, with an estimated prevalence of 0.4% to 1.6%. …”
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The gut microbiota regulates diabetic retinopathy in adult rats by Jueyu Hou, Jueyu Hou, Zhongping Lv, Zhongping Lv, Yujiao Wang, Yujiao Wang, Danian Chen, Danian Chen

“…After treatment with ABX and diabetes lasting for more than 6 months, 16S RNA sequencing of stool samples was performed to determine changes in the gut microbiome and mass spectrometry was used to analyze metabolome changes. …”
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Impact of Marital Status, Education, and Family Size on Parental Behaviors Toward Early Childhood Caries in Romania by Abel Emanuel Moca, Ioan Andrei Țig, Jessica Olivia Cherecheș, Rahela Tabita Moca, Raluca Iurcov

“…Families with fewer children showed more effective ECC preventive practices (<i>p</i> = 0.001). …”
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HLA typing results and their significance for population of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug-Yugra region by Naina A. Yusupova, Oleg S. Sutormin, Maxim Yu. Donnikov, Lyudmila V. Kovalenko, Anna V. Morozkina, Albina Kh. Gapurova, Maria L. Safronova

“…Alleles DRB1*04 (48.8%) and DQA1*03:01 (57.7%) are more common in patients with type 1 diabetes in the territory of Yugra. …”
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The association between the vitamin B1 intake and risk of non-melanoma skin cancer in U.S. adults: a cross-sectional study by Shiyi Huang, Lungang Shi, Yang Ma, Yuebin Zhu, Yingshi Liang, Haofeng Huang

“…This trend is particularly pronounced among Caucasians, whose lack of melanin in skin cells renders them more susceptible to UV-induced damage. Although NMSC is associated with low mortality, its high incidence imposes a significant economic burden on society. …”
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Associations between parental perceptions of neighbourhood environment and physical activity in children and adolescents: a systematic review including 149 studies by Ruirui Xing, Jerome N. Rachele, Tena Matolic, Venurs Loh, Ester Cerin, Jiao Jiao, Wendy Yajun Huang, Zeljko Pedisic

“…There is a need for longitudinal and experimental studies, more research among adolescents, more studies from low- and middle-income countries, and exploring a wider range of neighbourhood environment attributes.…”
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