The impact of insulin resistance on long-term outcomes in heart failure: a systematic review by Soumya Sri Pichuka

“…Thus, this systematic review assessed the role of IR in HF outcomes. Materials and Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted with adherence to PRISMA guidelines.4 Databases used included PubMed, Ovid Medline and Cochrane Library. …”
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Identifying long-term conditions in New Zealand general practice using structured and unstructured data: a cross-sectional study by Vanessa Selak, Katrina Poppe, Sue Wells, Yeunhyang Catherine Choi, Allan Ronald Moffitt, Claris Yee Seung Chung, Jane Ullmer

“…Objectives This study examined whether incorporating free-text entries into structured general practice records improves the detection of long-term conditions (LTCs) and multimorbidity (MM) in New Zealand (NZ) general practices.Methods Data from 374 071 deidentified individuals in general practices were analysed to identify 61 LTCs. …”
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An Evidence-Based IT Program With Chatbot to Support Caregiving and Clinical Care for People With Dementia: The CareHeroes Development and Usability Pilot by Nicole Ruggiano, Ellen Leslie Brown, Peter J Clarke, Vagelis Hristidis, Lisa Roberts, Carmen Victoria Framil Suarez, Sai Chaithra Allala, Shannon Hurley, Chrystine Kopcsik, Jane Daquin, Hamilton Chevez, Raymond Chang-Lau, Marc Agronin, David S Geldmacher

“…Outcome data indicated that caregivers’ depression was lower at 3-month follow-up (t11P ConclusionsRecruitment and retention of the pilot study were impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, and therefore more testing is needed with a larger sample to determine the potential impact of CareHeroes on caregivers’ mental health. …”
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Validity and Reliability of 2D Video Analysis for Swimming Kick Start Kinematics by Ivan Matúš, Bibana Vadašová, Tomáš Eliáš, Łukasz Rydzik, Tadeusz Ambroży, Wojciech Czarny

“…This study addresses the need for more integrated and accessible biomechanical tools by validating IQ LAB software (Version 250319), which is embedded in the SwimPro system and enables immediate video-based motion analysis without external processing. …”
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Gender characteristics of the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases in the adult population of the Vladimir region by M. N. Mamedov, L. T. Sushkova, R. V. Isakov, V. A. Kutsenko, O. A. Drapkina

“…To assess the prevalence of major noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) taking into account gender characteristics in a random sample of adults in 5 cities of the Vladimir region.Material and methods. …”
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Effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in improving cognitive function in older adults with cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Nga Huen Chan, Nga Huen Chan, Shamay S. M. Ng, Shamay S. M. Ng

“…This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of TENS in improving cognitive function in older adults with cognitive impairment.MethodsA systematic search was performed in six electronic databases (CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Embase, Medline, PubMed, and Web of Science) to identify relevant studies published until May 2024. …”
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Genetic parameters of wound healing in patients with neuropatic diabetic foot ulcers by Ekaterina L. Zaitseva, Alla Y. Tokmakova, Iya A. Voronkova, Vasily M. Petrov, Anatoly N. Tiulpakov, Marina V. Shestakova

“…The expression of collagen genes (COL1A1, COL1A2, COL3A1) is more pronounced in proliferation phase and is subsequently reduced towards the end. …”
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Suboptimal Health Status and Stress: An Observational Study on Medical Students in Islamabad, Pakistan by Maryam Iqbal, Sumaira Masood, Manayal Arshad, Maryam Eman, Saad Ali, Maryam Ramzan, Omer Shafique, Ali Yar Ahmad, Amin Nauman

“…However, males have no more odds of suffering from SHS as compared to females (OR =1.393, CI=0.788-2.463). …”
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IMPACT OF PYRUVATE CONCENTRATION IN BLOOD ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF POST-PERFUSION CARDIAC FAILURE IN MYOCARDIAL REVASCULIZATION SURGERY WITH CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS by N. S. Molchan, A. A. Zhloba, Yu. S. Polushin, M. Yu. Shiganov, A. E. Kobak, A. A. Khryapa, I. V. Tretyakova

“…Goal of the study: to evaluate the capability of pyruvate which is endogenously produced during myocardium anoxia to prevent the post-perfusion cardiac failure in the patients undergoing revasculization surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. Materials and methods. 56 patients with coronary disease who underwent surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass were examined. …”
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Exploring the Incidence and Risk Factors of Dyslipidemia in Patients with Severe Acne Vulgaris on Systemic Isotretinoin Therapy: Findings from a Prospective Study by Jihan Muhaidat, Leen Alhuneafat, Rand Asfar, Firas Al-Qarqaz, Diala Alshiyab, Laith Alhuneafat

“…Isotretinoin is associated with multiple adverse effects, one of which is dyslipidemia (DLP). <i>Materials and Methods</i>: This single-center prospective study recruited 498 patients who were eligible for isotretinoin for severe acne. …”
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New Challenging Systemic Therapies for Juvenile Scleroderma: A Comprehensive Review by Chiara Sassetti, Claudia Borrelli, Martha Mazuy, Cristina Guerriero, Donato Rigante, Susanna Esposito

“…<b>Methods:</b> A literature search was conducted through PubMed and a manual bibliographic review, covering publications from 2001 to 2024. …”
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Role of Vascular Endothelial Cell Growth Factor on Pathophysiology of Uterine Adenomyosis by Jae Young Kwack, In-ho Jeong, Yong-Soon Kwon, Hojung Lee, Minji Seo, Peter Chang-Whan Lee

“…During these surgeries, samples were obtained from the uterus of each patient which included the adenomyosis lesion, the myometrium without adenomyosis, and endometrial tissue. …”
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Experimental evaluation of timing and preference of surgical ıntervention for crush syndrome in disaster scenarios: fasciotomy or amputation? A rat model study by Şehmuz Kaya, Yunus Can Ünal, Necip Güven, Abdulrahim Dündar, Ömer Faruk Keleş, Yıldıray Başbuğan

“…This study investigates the impact of surgical intervention timing on crush syndrome outcomes, providing guidance through the first experimental rat model evaluating fasciotomy and amputation post-injury. Methods Forty-eight Wistar albino rats were divided into six groups. …”
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Green solvents assisted de-novo synthesis and defect-engineered UiO-66 for improved CO2 adsorption and kinetics- experimental and DFT approach by Saleem Nawaz Khan, Ming Zhao

“…Adsorption is one of the most widely used methods of removing CO2 from flue gases, which reduces its adverse effects on our environment. …”
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Differences in cognitive deficits and brain functional impairments between patients with first-episode and recurrent depression by Lianzi Guan, Yifei Li, Hui Kong, Jie Fang, Jiakuai Yu, Ting Wang, Jiajia Zhu, Daomin Zhu

“…Conclusion Our data demonstrated more pronounced cognitive deficits and brain functional impairments in RMD relative to FED as well as their potential links. …”
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Small area variations and factors associated with blood pressure and body-mass index in adult women in Accra, Ghana: Bayesian spatial analysis of a representative population survey... by Sierra N Clark, James E Bennett, Raphael E Arku, Allan G Hill, Günther Fink, Richard M Adanu, Richard B Biritwum, Rudolph Darko, Ayaga Bawah, Rosemary B Duda, Majid Ezzati

“…Our study aimed to analyse spatial variations in BMI and BP for adult women at the small area level in the city of Accra, Ghana.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We combined a representative survey of adult women's health in Accra, Ghana (2008 to 2009) with a 10% random sample of the national census (2010). …”
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GENDER-SPECIFIC PREDICTORS OF VAULT PERFORMANCE IN GYMNASTICS: A MACHINE LEARNING APPROACH by Dušan Đorđević, Janez Vodičar, Robi Kreft, Edvard Kolar, Miloš Paunović, Saša Veličković, Miha Marinšek

“…Larger and longitudinal studies are needed to validate these findings and support the development of more precise training interventions. …”
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Study on the Flow Mechanism of Shale Oil with Different Injection Media by Lanlan Yao, Zhengming Yang, Haibo Li, Bo Cai, Chunming He, Debin Xia

“…The results showed that, as the imbibition time of shale samples increased, the imbibition efficiency increased. …”
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Optimizing Endodontic Surgery: A Systematic Review of Guided Tissue Regeneration, Grafting, and Platelet Concentrates vs. No Intervention by Mohammad Sabeti, Natalie Black, Mohsen Ramazani, Nafiseh Zarenejaddivkolahei, Mahmood Moosazadeh

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Overall, the findings indicate that utilizing a concentrated growth factor with a bone graft significantly improves the success of bone regeneration procedures over a 12-month follow-up period compared to interventions without these components. However, more research will be needed with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up times.…”
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CD34 and FSHR Expression to Differentiate Multiple Subtypes of Benign and Malignant Renal Neoplasms by Giancarlo Marra, Didier Meseure, Marine Lefèvre, Andre Nicolas, Laetitia Lesage, Nicolae Ghinea, Marco Moschini, Caio Pasquali, Petr Macek, Claudia Filippini, Paolo Gontero, Rafael Sanchez-Salas, Xavier Cathelineau

“…We aimed to evaluate their expressions in various renal tumors and adjacent normal tissue.MethodsWe retrieved 810 histological samples from 26 patients who underwent surgery for suspected RCa. …”
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