Evaluating pain outcomes in Chinese ophthalmology patients using the APS-POQ-R-C: a Rasch analysis by Meina Huang, Meina Huang, Zheyi Chen, Zheyi Chen

“…Further optimization is suggested, including reducing item redundancy, incorporating more simple items and considering the potential influence of gender differences on responses to the scale.…”
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Subarachnoid and intracerebral hemorrhage in cocaine abusers by Aleksić Ivan, Džambas Jelena, Marinković Nadica, Šegrt Zoran, Nikolić Marina

“…There were strong correlation between subarachnoid and intracerebral hemorrhage and BZ concentrations in almost all the samples.…”
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Antibiotic resistant Shigella is a major cause of diarrhoea in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea by Andrew R Greenhill, Carlton Guwada, Valentine Siba, Audrey Michael, Mition Yoannes, Yolandah Wawarie, Rebecca Ford, Peter M Siba, Paul F Horwood

“…Methodology: Following informed consent and a brief questionnaire, participants provided a stool sample or duplicate rectal swabs. Samples were tested for common bacterial pathogens Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Vibrio spp., Campylobacter spp. and Yersinia enterocolitica using established culture methods. …”
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Correlation of β-adrenergic reactivity of erythrocyte membranes with clinical characteristics of patients with coronary artery disease and HF with preserved and reduced ejection fr... by E. F. Muslimova, V. A. Korepanov, T. Yu. Rebrova, S. L. Andreev, S. A. Afanasiev

“…To evaluate β-adrenergic reactivity of erythrocyte membranes (β-ARM) depending on clinical parameters in patients with heart failure (HF) with preserved and reduced ejection fraction (EF), who had prior myocardial infarction.Material and methods. The sample included 89 patients with HF and past myocardial infarction. …”
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Dynamic neurocognitive adaptation: A follow‐up exposome investigation in aging by Filippo Cieri, Chad Lee Cross, Giulia Di Francesco, Jessica Zoe Kirkland Caldwell

“…Higher involvement in physical activities is correlated with creative and social dimensions. Men are more involved in physical and women in cognitive activities. …”
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Risk prediction models for renal injury in children with IgA vasculitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jianrong Liao, Xuqiong Tan, Fengbi Jiang, Lin Zhu, Ping Zhou

“…For these predictive tools to be more robust and clinically applicable, new models with larger sample sizes, rigorous designs, and external validation should be developed in the future.…”
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Comparative analysis of ICSI outcomes with testicular or secondary ejaculated sperm in men with oligoasthenoteratozoospermia by Marzieh Derakhshan, Mahsa Foroughi, Ensieh Salehi, Elham Naghshineh, Hatav Ghasemi Tehrani, Maryam Derakhshan, Atefeh Bamarinejad

“…High-quality embryos were slightly more in the secondary ejaculation group (2.61 ± 1.61 vs. 2.47 ± 1.56, P = 0.06). …”
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Gut Microbiota Differences in Infants with Cow-Milk-Induced Allergic Proctocolitis: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study by Zeliha Haytoglu, Dilek Ozcan, Derya Ufuk Altintas

“…Understanding its pathophysiology is crucial for microbiota-based interventions. <i><b>Methods</b></i>: We enrolled 32 exclusively breastfed infants—16 with confirmed cases of CMIAP and 16 age-matched healthy controls. …”
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Frequency of periodontal disease in head and neck cancer patients after radiation therapy: a cross-sectional study by Asmaa Abou-Bakr, Enji Ahmed, Hany William, Fatma E. A. Hassanein

“…Materials and methods A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted on 189 HNC patients attending a radiation center in Cairo, Egypt. …”
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The neural bases of language processing during social and non-social contexts: a fNIRS study of autistic and neurotypical preschool-aged children by M. Pecukonis, J. Gerson, H. Gustafson-Alm, M. Wood, M. Yücel, D. A. Boas, H. Tager-Flusberg

“…Abstract Background Little is known about how autistic children’s brains process language during real-world “social contexts,” despite the fact that challenges with language, communication, and social interaction are core features of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Methods We investigated the neural bases of language processing during social and non-social contexts in a sample of autistic and neurotypical (NT) preschool-aged children, 3–6 years old, living in the United States. …”
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Dufourmentel Rhomboid Flap versus the Karydakis and Bascom Flap Reconstruction Following Wide Excision of Pilonidal Sinus Disease by Madeline Y. M Chee

“…Objectives: This study aims to compare the outcomes of the Karydakis and Bascom off-midline flap closure techniques with the more recently described Dufourmentel rhomboid flap technique. …”
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Microbiota alterations are related to migraine food triggers and inflammatory markers in chronic migraine patients with medication overuse headache by Doga Vuralli, Merve Ceren Akgor, Hale Gok Dagidir, Pınar Onat, Meltem Yalinay, Ugur Sezerman, Hayrunnisa Bolay

“…We aimed to investigate gut microbiota profiles of CM patients with MOH, and their correlations with inflammatory serum parameters, migraine food triggers, and comorbid anxiety and depression. Materials and methods The study included women participants (32 CM patients with NSAID overuse headache, and 16 healthy non-headache sufferers). …”
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Change in the spectrum of detected mutations in the <I>DMD</I> gene depending on the methodological capabilities of the laboratory by E. V. Zinina, M. V. Bulakh, O. P. Ryzhkova, O. A. Shchagina, A. V. Polyakov

“…To analyze the spectrum of mutations in the DMD gene, including three time slices, depending on the methodological capabilities of the laboratory.Materials and methods. We analyzed the spectrum of mutations in the DMD gene for a sample of 2957 patients admitted to the laboratory of DNA diagnostics of the Research Centre for Medical Genetics with a referral diagnosis of DMD/BMD. …”
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Nocardiosis in Renal Allograft Recipients by Chilaka Rajesh, Athul Thomas, Jeethu Joseph Eapen, Sabina Yusuf, Elenjickal Elias John, Anna T. Valson, Suceena Alexander, Vinoi George David, Joy Sarojini Michael, Santosh Varughese

“…The diagnosis was made by isolating the organism in culture from one or more of the following samples: sputum, blood, pus, or lung biopsy (either computed tomography [CT]-guided or bronchoscopic aspirate culture). …”
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Evaluation of a 3D-printed nanohybrid resin composite versus a milled resin composite for flexural strength, wear and color stability by Ghydaa A. Mahran, Ahmed El-Banna, Dalia I. El-Korashy

“…So, the purpose of this study was to assess the flexural strength, microhardness, wear, and color stability of 3D-printed versus milled nanohybrid resin composites for permanent restoration. Methods A total of 70 samples of nanohybrid resin composites were used; 38 bar-shaped (14 mm ⋅ 2 mm ⋅ 2 mm) and 32 disc-shaped samples (10 mm ⋅ 2 mm) of Tetric CAD™ blocks (TC) and Flexcera Smile Ultra plus™ (FSU) were fabricated (n = 35). …”
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Obesity and Systemic Inflammation Disrupt the Compensatory Role of Physical Activity in Chronic Pain Conditions by Taynah Galassi, Kevin Pacheco-Barrios, Anna C. Gianlorenco, Felipe Fregni

“…<b>Objectives:</b> This study examines the influence of body mass index (BMI) and systemic inflammation on the relationship between physical activity and chronic pain conditions. <b>Methods:</b> We used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES, 2003–2004 and 2009–2010 waves), a population-based representative sample of the US population. …”
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Special Diets and Nutrient Intakes in Morbidly Obese US Adults in Comparison to the 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans by Maximilian Andreas Storz, Frieda Stübing, Roman Huber

“…MO was more prevalent in females as compared to males (65.60% vs 34.40%) and the sample’s average age was 46.25 years, with a tendency towards a lower mean age in higher BMI groups. …”
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CAT and CXCL8 are crucial cofactors for the progression of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis to hepatocellular carcinoma, the immune infiltration and prognosis of hepatocellular carcino... by Liang Yang, Peiping Li, JiaLi Zhao, Zirui Bai, Guifang Zeng, Xialei Liu, Baojia Zou, Jian Li

“…HCC patients with low CAT and high CXCL8 expression might have more extensive immune cell infiltration and stronger tumour immune escape. …”
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Total antioxidant status in fresh and stored human milk from mothers of term and preterm neonates by Luminiţa Păduraru, Daniela Cristina Dimitriu, Andreea Luciana Avasiloaiei, Mihaela Moscalu, Gabriela Ildiko Zonda, Maria Stamatin

“…A second objective was to evaluate how TAS varies whether the human milk is refrigerated or frozen. Methods: Pumped human milk samples of the third, seven and 30th day were collected from women who had term deliveries (30 cases) and preterm deliveries (60 cases). …”
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Gut microbiota and urinary tract infections in children by L. A. Levanova, A. A. Markovskaya, L. Yu. Otdushkina, Yu. V. Zakharova

“…To evaluate the role of intestinal dysbiosis in the development of urinary tract infections in children admitted to a multidisciplinary hospital.Materials and Methods. We performed a bacteriological analysis of 2,694 urine samples collected from ≤ 3-years-old children who have been admitted to a multidisciplinary hospital (Kemerovo, Russian Federation). …”
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