Dickkopf1 regulates fate decision and drives breast cancer stem cells to differentiation: an experimentally supported mathematical model. by Zvia Agur, Oleg U Kirnasovsky, Genadiy Vasserman, Lilach Tencer-Hershkowicz, Yuri Kogan, Hannah Harrison, Rebecca Lamb, Robert B Clarke

“…<h4>Conclusions/significance</h4>Our study suggests that Dkk1 treatment may be more robust than other methods for eliminating CSCs, as it challenges a general cellular homeostasis mechanism, namely, fate decision by QS. …”
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The effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques compared to general aerobic exercise on balance, fear of falling, and quality of life in older adults living in n... by Mehrnaz Kajbafvala, Mina Ansari Eshlaghi, Shabnam ShahAli, Fateme Pourkazem, Anahita Hejazi

“…Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and paired samples t-test were utilized to between and within-group changes of variables. …”
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Associations Between Sleep Duration and Activity of Daily Living Disability Among Older Adults in China: Cross-Sectional Study by Huimin Fan, Weijie Yu, Hongguo Rong, Xiaokun Geng

“…This study aimed to explore the associations between sleep duration and ADL disability among middle-aged and older adults in China. MethodsThis cross-sectional study used data from 17,607 participants from the 2018 CHARLS (from 2018 to 2020), an ongoing representative survey of adults aged 45 years or older and their spouses. …”
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Co-occurence of risky driving behaviours and associations with seatbelt and helmet use - a descriptive cross-sectional study among young adults by George Kritsotakis, Maria Papadakaki, Raymond Tumwesigye

“…The personal, social and financial cost is still very high as road traffic crashes account for 65.8% of all deaths among young people aged 10-24 years, with prominent gender differences that are not fully explained yet.  Methods: using a descriptive cross-sectional study design, we examined the associations of seatbelt and helmet use with the likelihood of manifesting multiple driving violations (fail to stop at STOP signs, running red traffic lights, driving towards the wrong direction, illegal overtaking, speeding, cellphone use while driving, driving under the influence of alcohol) in a sample of 536 1st year university students in Greece. …”
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Level of intestinal permeability markers and selected aspects of diet and BMI of Polish e-sports players by Mazur-Kurach Paulina, Szot Monika, Rzeszutko-Bełzowska Agata, Klimek Andrzej, Gacek Maria, Frączek Barbara

“…Zonulin levels also increased with more frequent consumption of sweet cereals (R = 0.21; p < 0.05), pork meats (R = 0.21; p < 0.05) and red meat dishes (R = 0.18; p < 0.05). …”
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Dynamic frailty risk prediction in elderly hip replacement: a deep learning approach to personalized rehabilitation by Xujing Lv, Hongmei Li, Yue Li, Ruibing Zhuo, Yiting Yue, Ying Wang, Xiaoyun Zheng, Huanling Gao

“…Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that the DeepSurv model may more accurately predict the postoperative frailty trajectory than other models. …”
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Effectiveness of UEFA's regulation for European football financial management: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis by Jorge Martín-Magdalena, Susana De los Ríos-Sastre, Raquel Redondo, David Alaminos

“…Contributions: This systematic review revealed variability in the results of the studies analysed, reflecting contextual factors' influence, which underlines the need for a more adaptive and specific approach to clubs’ financial control policies. …”
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Using self-generated identification codes to match anonymous longitudinal data in a sexual health study of secondary school students: a cohort study by Edmond Pui Hang Choi, Ellie Bostwick Andres, Heidi Sze Lok Fan, Lai Ming Ho, Alice Wai Chi Fung, Kevin Wing Chung Lau, Neda Hei Tung Ng, Monique Yeung, Janice Mary Johnston

“…Compared to unmatched cases, perfectly and partially matched cases were less likely to have missing values and more likely to exhibit positive attitudes toward the sexual health program and related topics, such as the importance of sexual health, equal relationships, and condom use. …”
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Health literacy and medication adherence in adults from ethnic minority backgrounds with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: a systematic review by Jinal Parmar, Aymen El Masri, Freya MacMillan, Kirsten McCaffery, Amit Arora

“…The total participant sample sizes across these studies varied from 53 to 408 participants. …”
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599 Neural correlates of positive emotion regulation in people living with HIV and depression by Kima Bormey, Jennifer V. Chavez, Robert H. Paul, Steven A. Safren, Marc Puccinelli, Michaela Larson, Adam W. Carrico, Roger C. McIntosh

“…Results/Anticipated Results: A one-sample t-test was conducted to analyze contrasts between reappraisal of positive images and viewing positive images (RP > VP). …”
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Learning needs of residents in oral and maxillofacial surgery outpatient clinics: a dual-source survey study by Huimin Long, Xin Nie, Chi Wang

“…Further large-scale, objective investigations are needed to provide clearer and more meaningful insights into this issue.…”
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Morphological heterogeneity of intratumoral macrophages in prostate tumors by K. V. Danilko, K. I. Enikeeva, I. R. Kabirov, S. Y. Maksimova, D. S. Vishnyakov, J. G. Kzhyshkowska, V. N. Pavlov

“…However, the heterogeneity of intratumoral macrophages at various stages of PCa development, and the role of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) have been insuffciently investigated.The aim of the study was to analyze the morphological features, size and number of TAMs in PCa tissue samples, and to reveal their correlation with clinical data of patients.Material and Methods. …”
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Outcomes of Genetic Testing-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention by Xing Yu, Yuxuan Fan, Xiaopeng Sun, Xiaojing Wang, Qi Guo, Zhiqing Fan

“…Biological samples from all participants underwent DNA testing. …”
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Immunohistochemical expression of parathyroid hormone-related protein and ezrin in invasive breast carcinoma of no special type: a retrospective analysis by Menna Allah Gamil Ali Shalaby, Marwa Mohammed Dawoud, Marwa Salah Gadallah, Asmaa Gaber Abdou

“…This study investigates the immunohistochemical expression of parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) and ezrin in IBC-NST and their correlation with clinicopathological features and overall survival. Methods This retrospective study analyzed 160 paraffin-embedded tissue samples, including 123 IBC-NST and 37 normal breast tissues, collected from patients treated at Menoufia University Hospital during the period from January 2018 to January 2022. …”
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Pleural Fluid Biomarkers of Pediatric Parapneumonic Effusion by Jose D. Santotoribio, David Nuñez-Jurado, Jose L. Rubio-Prieto, Juan M. Guerrero, Juan Corral-Pérez, Juan J. Fernández-Alba

“…Pleural fluid samples were analyzed for white blood cell (WBC) count, glucose, total protein, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), adenosine deaminase (ADA), and pH levels. …”
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Genetic alterations in B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma by Magić Zvonko, Novković Tamara, Cikota Bojana, Tasić-Radić Olga, Tarabar Olivera, Stamatović Dragana

“…Bcl-2 translocation was detected in 7/31 (22.6%) B-NHL specimens, c-myc amplification 9/31 (29%, all were more than doubled), K-ras mutations in 1/31 (3.23%) and H-ras mutations in 2/31 (6.45%) of the examined B-NHL samples. …”
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Fecal Contamination and Inadequate Treatment of Packaged Water. by Ashley R Williams, Robert E S Bain, Michael B Fisher, Ryan Cronk, Emma R Kelly, Jamie Bartram

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>To assess the microbial safety of packaged water, examine differences between regions, country incomes, packaged water types, and compare packaged water with other water sources.<h4>Methods</h4>We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis. …”
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Response of aboveground organs of Woody plants in the Qaidam Basin in China to aridity via functional economic spectra by Siyu Liu, Yiwen Kong, Yue Fan, Yanhong Liu

“…However, research on plant economic profiles in extreme habitats is limited, and most studies on economic profiles have focused on single organs, with fewer studies on economic profiles among aboveground (leaf and stem) organs. Methods Taking the desert area of Qaidam Basin as the research object, 8 leaf traits and 8 stem traits of 25 dominant woody plants accounting for more than 80% of biomass in 130 sample plots under different aridity gradients were quantitatively analyzed. …”
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The double burden of obesity and malnutrition in a protracted emergency setting: a cross-sectional study of Western Sahara refugees. by Carlos S Grijalva-Eternod, Jonathan C K Wells, Mario Cortina-Borja, Nuria Salse-Ubach, Mélody C Tondeur, Carmen Dolan, Chafik Meziani, Caroline Wilkinson, Paul Spiegel, Andrew J Seal

“…We sampled 2,005 households, collecting anthropometric measurements (weight, height, and waist circumference) in 1,608 children (6-59 mo) and 1,781 women (15-49 y). …”
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Advanced trauma life support training outcomes in Saudi Arabia: a four-year multicenter analysis of influential characteristics and factors (2019-2023) by Fayez G. Aldarsouni, Hani Alkhulaiwi, Hosam Alruwaite, Shara Alsubaie, Faye Abdulkareem, Norah Alsubaie

“…Specifically, general practitioners and OMFS specialists had a higher odds of failing, while general surgeons and trauma-related specialties consultants were more likely to succeed. CONCLUSION: ATLS course failure is notably high, with specific specialties and levels demonstrating increased risk. …”
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