Derivation of a novel multi-gene prognostic model based on regulated cell death pathways in acute myeloid leukemia: A comprehensive bioinformatic analysis integrating gene expressi... by Ali Ahmadi, Amir Abas Navidinia, Davood Bashash, Behzad Poopak, Shadi Esmaeili

“…<h4>Background</h4>Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a highly aggressive hematologic malignancy with dismal survival outcomes, where dysregulation of regulated cell death (RCD) pathways plays a pivotal role in leukemogenesis and therapeutic resistance.<h4>Methods</h4>Differential expression analyses were performed comparing AML samples with healthy bone marrow. …”
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The effect of resistant dextrin on glucose regulation markers in patients with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Mohammad Rudiansyah, Dina Akeel Salman, Hardik Doshi, Renuka Jyothi S., Debasish Shit, Swati Sharma, Mehran Nouri

“…However, it is crucial to conduct more clinical studies with adequate sample sizes and rigorous methodologies to develop evidence-based treatment guidelines.…”
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Epidemiology of age-related macular degeneration among elderly in geriatric homes, East Cairo, Egypt by Dina Hussien Edarous, Hoda I. Fahim, Mohamed Momen, Ashraf Abd El-Salam Shaat, Ayat F. Manzour

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 283 elderly people in thirty geriatric homes in East Cairo. …”
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Development of Telepresence Among Patients and Psychotherapists in the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model: Longitudinal Observational Study of 20 Dyads From a Randomized Trial on... by Markus W Haun, Deborah van Eickels, Isabella Stephan, Justus Tönnies, Mechthild Hartmann, Michel Wensing, Joachim Szecsenyi, Andrea Icks, Hans-Christoph Friederich

“…Future studies with larger samples and more sessions are necessary to enhance the generalizability of these findings and to optimize the use of video consultations in mental health care.…”
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Experimental paradigm to test the effects of providing social support: study protocol of the PROSPECT trial (Study 2) by Vivien Hajak, Simone Grimm, Ewa Gruszczyńska, Aleksandra Kroemeke, Natalia Józefacka, Lisa Marie Warner

“…The paradigm allows for the manipulation of the provider's levels of competence (feedback on the effectiveness of their support to the other person) and relatedness (feedback on the alleged level of relatedness perceived by the partner person following the provision of support). Methods A priori power analyses resulted in a planned sample size of 250 participants randomized to four conditions: 1) no support provision, 2) support provision without feedback, 3) support provision with feedback on competence, 4) support provision with feedback on relatedness. …”
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A pilot study protocol of a relational coordination training intervention among healthcare professionals in an Army medical center by Sherita House, Susan M. Perkins, Melissa Miller, Tanekkia Taylor-Clark, Robin Newhouse

“…Abstract Background As patient care becomes more complex, high-quality communication and relationships among healthcare professionals are critical to coordinating care. …”
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Changes of Physical Function and Quality of Life in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes after Exercise Training in a Municipality or a Hospital Setting by Stig Molsted, Trine Munk Jensen, Jane Sedum Larsen, Louise Bockhoff Olesen, Sofie Bjerre Milling Eriksen, Thomas Rehling, Signe Sætre Rasmussen, Mette Aadahl

“…The QOL scales physical function and general health increased more in the municipality group than in the hospital group (10.5 [2.8; 18.2] vs. -1.2 [-7.9; 5.5], respectively, p=0.031, and 8.3 [2.3; 14.4] vs. -0.2 [-5.6; 5.1], respectively, p=0.042). …”
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Investigation of the histoarchitecture of bovine pericardium as the primary material used in reconstructive surgery and bioprosthesis by A. I. Zvyagina, K. V. Pyatina, V. V. Minaiychev, M. I. Kobyakova, Ya. V. Lomovskaya, A. S. Senotov, A. Yu. Teterina, I. S. Fadeeva

“…Objective: to study the composition and topology of the extracellular matrix (ECM) of bovine pericardium and to identify the best tissue areas suitable for the fabrication of bioprosthetic heart valves (BHVs). Materials and methods. The pericardium samples of healthy sexually mature bulls were studied; the native pericardium was divided into three experimental groups: core tissue (BP-CT group), heart base (BP-HB) and connective ligament base (BP-CL). …”
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Paediatric asthma prevalence and environmental factors: A community-based cross-sectional study. by Dr . Nalla Krishna, Dr. Pandala Paramesh, Dr . Kavitha Vislavath, Dr. Ravinaik Nunavath, Dr. I Sridhar

“…Materials and methods This cross-sectional analysis involved 100 children and adolescents aged 0-18 years. …”
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Executive function at baseline and follow-up in opioid maintenance patients and its relation to psychiatric comorbidity and substance use patterns by John Hanson Högberg, Björn Philips, Jonas Nielsen, Stina Richter Simsek, Kristina Berglund

“…Conclusions Executive function impairment is common in patients starting OMT, with specific functions more affected. The varied results of correlations between psychiatric comorbidity, substance use, and executive function indicate patient heterogeneity. …”
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Efficacy of dietary polyphenol supplement in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a network meta-analysis by Xiao-cui Wang, Xiao-cui Wang, Li Song, Xin-han Wang, Xin-han Wang

“…Future studies should incorporate more RCTs to further validate the efficacy of dietary polyphenols (like DHM and quercetin), which are limited in sample sizes, in treating NAFLD. …”
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The effects of the use of whitening mouthwash after home bleaching on the color stability and surface hardness of enamel by Iklima Mehmethanoglu, Ipek Cubukcu, Neslihan Celik, Pinar Gul

“…Results Compared with those treated with Opalescence PF, the samples treated with Zoom achieved a significantly greater degree of whitening (p < 0.001). …”
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Forgone and delayed care in Germany– inequalities and perceived health risk of unmet need by Jens Klein, Daniel Lüdecke, Olaf von dem Knesebeck

“…This study aims to examine reasons, inequalities, and health-related consequences of unmet need in terms of delayed and forgone care. Methods A cross-sectional online survey was carried out based on a randomly drawn sample of the German adult population in December 2022 (N = 2,201). …”
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Analysis of risk factors for subjective stress among nurses caring for patients with delirium: a cross-sectional, multicentre survey by Tianxiang Jiang, Yangling Ge, Wei Zhang, Xiaoqiong Wang, Weili Zhao, Xiaotong Yuan, Haochong He, Xiuzhi Zhang

“…This study aimed to investigate the status of and risk factors for subjective stress among nurses caring for patients with delirium. Methods A multicentre, cross-sectional survey was conducted between November and December 2023 among a population-based convenience sample of nurses from three tertiary hospitals in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province. …”
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Exercise-based rehabilitation for major non-communicable diseases in low-resource settings: a scoping review by Wayne Derman, Sherry L Grace, Martin Heine, Alison Lupton-Smith, Maureen Pakosh, Susan D Hanekom

“…The objective of this scoping review was to summarise existing studies evaluating exercise-based rehabilitation, rehabilitation intervention characteristics and outcomes conducted in an LRS for patients with one (or more) of the major NCDs.Methods The following databases were searched from inception until October 2018: PubMed/Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO and trial registries. …”
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Postoperative Complications After Operative Treatment of Open Versus Closed Distal Radius Fractures: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis by R. Cole Schmidt, MD, Conor N. O’Neill, MD, Zakkary J. Walterscheid, MD, James R. Satalich, MD, Jonathan Isaacs, MD

“…Purpose: The primary objective was to use a large sample size to compare 30-day infection rates and other perioperative outcomes between operatively treated open and closed distal radius fractures. …”
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Impact of contract farming on householders' income, intensification, and land productivity in Ethiopia: evidence from smallholder malt barley producers in the highlands of the Cent... by Tamrat Gebiso Challa, Ephrem Boka Dube, Ibsa Dawid, Eihab Fathelrahman

“…Household-level data from 248 randomly sampled households were collected by face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Effect of Obesity on Hematological Parameters in Females from Babylon Province by Mohammed Ali Al-Jabory, Athmar Kadhim Gatea, Elaf Yousif Rashid Barem

“…In Iraq, the prevalence of overweight/obesity stands at 66.9%. It is more prevalent among women than men. Obesity can affect any system in the body, including hematological parameters. …”
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Deep learning model using continuous skin temperature data predicts labor onset by Chinmai Basavaraj, Azure D. Grant, Shravan G. Aras, Elise N. Erickson

“…Spontaneous labors exhibited greater estriol to α-pregnanediol ratio, as well as lower body temperature and more stable circadian rhythms compared to pregnancies that did not undergo spontaneous labor. …”
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Gender and Social Connections as Determinants of Hypertension: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies by Annalijn I. Conklin, Peter N. Guo

“…Overall, loss of close social connections had mixed effects on changes in blood pressure or risk of hypertension. More consistent adverse CVD outcomes were observed across studies for aging adults who entered marriage or became co-living (gain of close social connections). …”
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