Machine Learning Reveals Microbial Taxa Associated with a Swim across the Pacific Ocean by Garry Lewis, Sebastian Reczek, Osayenmwen Omozusi, Taylor Hogue, Marc D. Cook, Jarrad Hampton-Marcell

“…<b>Purpose:</b> This study aimed to characterize the association between microbial dynamics and excessive exercise. <b>Methods:</b> Swabbed fecal samples, body composition (percent body fat), and swimming logs were collected (n = 94) from a single individual over 107 days as he swam across the Pacific Ocean. …”
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The Relationship Between Vitamin D and Euthyroid Sick Syndrome in Hospitalized Solid Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Study by Mehmet Emin Buyukbayram, Zekeriya Hannarici, Aykut Turhan, Alperen Akansel Çağlar, Pınar Çoban Eşdur, Mehmet Bilici, Salim Başol Tekin

“…Conclusion: Euthyroid sick syndrome may be relatively common among patients with HSC and is more frequently observed in those hospitalized for supportive care. …”
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Impact of Burdizzo and Surgical Castration on Immune and Oxidative Stress Markers in Cattle by Thanyakorn Chalalai, Piyarat Srinontong, Worapol Aengwanich, Kanticha Srisila, Sudarat Promkrathok, Mookdawan Sununta, Bhuripit Saraphol, Zhiliang Wu

“…Both methods caused alterations in CD3⁺CD4⁺ and CD3⁺CD8⁺ T-cell counts, while Burdizzo castration induced longer-lasting immune activation. …”
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Influence of deep marginal elevation on the marginal adaptation and fracture resistance of zirconia endocrowns constructed on endodontically treated premolar teeth: in vitro study by Sara Tamimi, Huda I. Mostafa, Menna S. Ali, Hayam M. Tawfik

“…Catastrophic failure (fracture below the CEJ) was more frequently observed in both groups. Conclusion DME has no significant effect on either marginal adaptation or fracture resistance of premolars restored with multi-layered translucent zirconia endocrowns. …”
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Factors associated with the unwillingness of Jordanians, Palestinians and Syrians to be vaccinated against COVID-19. by Sima Zein, Sarah B Abdallah, Ahmed Al-Smadi, Omar Gammoh, Wajdy J Al-Awaida, Hanan J Al-Zein

“…Representative sample of 8619 adults residing in Jordan, West Bank, and Syria, completed the survey via the Web or via telephone interview. …”
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Advantages of a New Taq DNA Polymerase in Multiplex PCR and Time-Release PCR by C. Kebelmann-Betzing, K. Seeger, S. Dragon, G. Schmitt, A. Möricke, T.A. Schild, G. Henze, B. Beyermann

“…Extensive diagnostic and scientific investigations are often restricted by limited availability of material. Therefore, methods like multiplex PCR strategies are needed to conserve as much sample as possible. …”
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Examining doctors' business analytics capabilities in using the electronic medical record system for decision-making effectiveness in intensive care units: Impact of the COVID-19 p... by Ewilly Jie Ying Liew, Andrei O J Kwok, Sharon G M Koh, Shairil R Ruslan, M Shahnaz Hasan, Yeh Han Poh

“…This study focuses on the context of using the EMR system as a business analytics-enabled architecture rather than a general information system.<h4>Methods</h4>We surveyed a final sample of 130 ICU doctors from public tertiary hospitals in Malaysia, a developing country. …”
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Prevalence and burden of chronic cough in China: results from a population-based survey by Kefang Lai, Vicky W Li, Lin Chen, Kai Xia, Ashley Martin, Nate A Way, Helen Ding, Eileen Fonseca

“…The aim of this study was to estimate the lifetime and annual prevalence of chronic cough in mainland China and to describe the sociodemographic and health-related characteristics of adults with chronic cough. Methods This was a cross-sectional study using self-reported information from a nationally representative sample of 20,051 adults. …”
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Racial and socioeconomic disparities in surgical care for post‐prostate cancer treatment complications: A nationwide Medicare‐based analysis by Oluwafolajimi Adesanya, Sirikan Rojanasarot, Alysha M. McGovern, Arthur L. Burnett

“…The rate of surgical care was compared between groups using two‐sample t‐test and log‐rank test. Cox proportional hazards modelling was used to determine covariate‐adjusted impact of race on time to surgical care. …”
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Factors influencing sexual behaviors among youths in Myanmar: the results from the Myanmar demographic and health survey 2015–16 by Yoon Shwe Yee Hlaing, Pallop Siewchaisakul, Sineenart Chautrakarn

“…This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with sexual behaviors among youths in Myanmar.MethodsThis study used data from the Myanmar Demographic Health Survey 2015–16 to analyze a sample of 4,645 youths aged 15–24. …”
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Empowering breast cancer clients through AI chatbots: transforming knowledge and attitudes for enhanced nursing care by Mostafa Shaban, Yasmine M. Osman, Nermen Abdelfatah Mohamed, Marwa Mamdouh Shaban

“…G*Power analysis determined sample adequacy for between-group comparisons. Results Post-intervention, the intervention group showed significantly higher knowledge (20.3 ± 2.1 vs. 17.9 ± 3.4, p <.001) and more positive attitudes (82.4 ± 7.2 vs. 72.6 ± 8.9, p <.001) compared to controls. …”
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BattyCoda: A novel open-source software for bat call annotation and classification by Gabriela C. Nunez-Mir, Kevin M. Boergens, Jessica C. Montoya, Hannah ter Hofstede, Angeles Salles

“…However, because these classification methods require large training datasets, they have not yet been generalized to classify types of bat communication calls. …”
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Combination therapy versus monotherapy: retrospective analysis of antibiotic treatment of enterococcal endocarditis by Razan Saman, Christopher P. Primus, Robert West, Simon J. Woldman, Jonathan A. T. Sandoe

“…Patient receiving gentamicin were more likely to experience acute kidney injury (64 (50%) versus 11 (28.2%) p = 0.057). …”
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Artificial Intelligence in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: An Umbrella Review by Vini Mehta, Snehasish Tripathy, Toufiq Noor, Ankita Mathur

“…Conclusions AI has the ability to provide faster, more accurate, sensitive, and objective diagnosis of TMJ condition. …”
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Assessment of Frailty Scores Among Geriatric Patients Hospitalized in the North-Western Region of Romania: A Cross-Sectional Study by Lucreția Avram, Marius I. Ungureanu, Dana Crişan, Valer Donca

“…<i>Results:</i> The prevalence of frailty in our sample is, depending on the frailty scale used, 55% to 79%, which is in line with figures from specialized geriatric wards in other studies. …”
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Subclinical Cardiovascular Disease in US Adults With and Without Diabetes by Michael Fang, Dan Wang, Olive Tang, John William McEvoy, Justin B. Echouffo‐Tcheugui, Robert H. Christenson, Elizabeth Selvin

“…Background We characterized the burden and prognostic value of subclinical cardiovascular disease (CVD) assessed by cardiac biomarkers among adults with and without diabetes in the general US population. Methods and Results We measured hs‐cTnT (high‐sensitivity cardiac troponin T) and NT‐proBNP (N‐terminal pro‐B‐type natriuretic peptide) in stored serum samples from the 1999 to 2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. …”
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Assessment of the urinary uric acid-to-creatinine ratio as a diagnostic marker for perinatal asphyxia in a resource-poor setting: a case control study by Chukwunonso Chigozie Iheji, Isaac Nwabueze Asinobi, Ikenna Kingsley Ndu, Anthony Nnaemeka Ikefuna

“…Perinatal asphyxia may have improved outcomes if there are cheaper, reliable, and more convenient diagnostic biomarkers that can aid early diagnosis leading to early initiation of treatment. …”
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Identification of Ferroptosis-Related Genes in Patients with Renal Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury by Jiang G, Li J, Dong R, Chen Y, Zhang X, Shi X

“…Thus, the aim of the current research was to determine the ferroptosis-related biomarkers in IRI injury.Methods: GSE43974 dataset was analyzed to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) using bioinformatics analysis. …”
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Kenya’s 2010 abortion law impacts contraceptive use and fertility rates by Maxwell Tii Kumbeni, Marit L. Bovbjerg, S. Marie Harvey, Jeff Luck

“…We found that Kenya’s 2010 abortion law liberalization was associated with more people using modern contraception (aOR, 1.22; 95% CI 1.11, 1.34) and fewer recent births (aPRR, 0.95; 95% CI 0.91, 0.98). …”
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Silent Cerebral İnfarction in Anticoagulated Patients with Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation as Detected with Neuron Specific Enolase by Hüseyin Göksülük, Sadi Güleç

“…We aim to evaluate the prevalence of SCI in patients with non-valvular AF who are taking oral anticoagulants.Materials and Methods:Blood samples were collected from 100 consecutive patients with non-valvular AF admitted to outpatient clinic. …”
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