Assessment of Fraud Deterrence and Detection Procedures Used in a Web-Based Survey Study With Adult Black Cisgender Women: Description of Lessons Learned and Recommendations by Amber I Sophus, Jason W Mitchell

“…ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to assess the strengths and limitations of fraud deterrence and detection procedures implemented in an incentivized, cross-sectional, online study about HIV prevention and sexual health with Black cisgender women living in Texas. MethodsData for this study came from a cross-sectional web-based survey that examined factors associated with potential pre-exposure prophylaxis use among a convenience sample of adult Black cisgender women from 3 metropolitan areas in Texas. …”
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Early epileptic encephalopathy associated with SCN2A mutations: clinical and genetic description of eight novel patients by E. L. Dadali, F. A. Konovalov, I. A. Akimova, A. A. Sharkov, G. E. Rudenskaya, S. V. Mikhaylova, S. A. Korostelev

“…Currently, 58 genetic variants of EEE has been identified.The objective is to analyze the incidence, clinical and genetic characteristic of type II EEE in a sample of patients from Russia identified by whole exome sequencing using next generation sequencing.Materials and methods. …”
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Association of Trace Elements with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women—A Case-Control Study by Tinkara Srnovršnik, Bojana Pinter, Milena Horvat, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Ingrid Falnoga, Darja Mazej, Ivan Verdenik, Irma Virant-Klun

“…This case–control study aimed to determine levels of essential TEs (manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), selenium (Se), molybdenum (Mo)) and non-essential TEs (arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), lead (Pb)) in urine, whole blood, and serum to investigate a possible association with kidney and liver function, endocrine and metabolic parameters, and environmental and lifestyle sources of potential exposure and provide possible recommendations. <b>Methods:</b> In our case–control study, women with PCOS (<i>n</i> = 35) and healthy controls (<i>n</i> = 35) underwent clinical and ultrasonographic examination, filled in questionnaires targeting general, lifestyle, and environmental information, and provided fasting venous blood samples and first morning urine for biochemical, hormonal, and TE analysis. …”
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First molecular evidence of bovine hemoplasmas in houseflies (Musca domestica) by Min-Ho Park, Seok-Jin Cho, Youngjun Kim, Hyung-Chul Cho, Yu-Jin Park, Min-Jeong Ji, Jaehyeok Song, Kyoung-Seong Choi

“…Therefore, this study aims to investigate the infection rate of bovine hemoplasma in cattle and houseflies and to assess the risk factors associated with hemoplasma infection in cattle. Methods Overall, 376 blood samples were collected from Korean indigenous cattle (male, 10−13 months old), along with 2,690 houseflies (Musca domestica) from the same farm where the cattle were raised. …”
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Health Care Professionals and Data Scientists’ Perspectives on a Machine Learning System to Anticipate and Manage the Risk of Decompensation From Patients With Heart Failure: Quali... by Joana Seringa, Anna Hirata, Ana Rita Pedro, Rui Santana, Teresa Magalhães

“…Interpretation of the findings suggests that future research should focus on more extensive and diverse samples, incorporate the patient perspective, and explore the impact of ML models on patient outcomes and personalized care in HF management. …”
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Immuno-oncologic profiling by stage-dependent transcriptome and proteome analyses of spontaneously regressing canine cutaneous histiocytoma by Alina K. Loriani Fard, Alexander Haake, Vladimir Jovanovic, Sandro Andreotti, Michael Hummel, Benjamin-Florian Hempel, Achim D. Gruber

“…Nine additional samples were subjected to matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI). …”
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Characteristics associated with optimal blood sugar in individuals living with type 2 diabetes in hard-to-reach rural communities: results of a cross-sectional study in Esmeraldas,... by Marta Puig-García, Cintia Caicedo-Montaño, Mónica Márquez-Figueroa, Elisa Chilet-Rosell, Blanca Lumbreras, Abraham Beltrán-Pérez, Lucy Anne Parker

“…Results Of the 474 participants surveyed, only 18.1% (86; 95%CI: 14.9–21.9) had optimal fasting capillary glucose levels. In this sample, optimal glucose was nearly four times more frequent among men compared to women (aOR = 3.92, 95%CI: 2.08–7.40, p < 0.001). …”
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Establishment of a Quadruplex RT-qPCR for the Detection of Canine Coronavirus, Canine Respiratory Coronavirus, Canine Adenovirus Type 2, and Canine Norovirus by Kaichuang Shi, Yandi Shi, Yuwen Shi, Feng Long, Yanwen Yin, Yi Pan, Zongqiang Li, Shuping Feng

“…The positivity rates of CCoV, CRCoV, CAV-2, and CNV using the developed assay were 8.59% (145/1688), 8.65% (146/1688), 2.84% (48/1688), and 1.30% (22/1688), respectively, while the positivity rates using the reference assays were 8.47% (143/1688), 8.53% (144/1688), 2.78% (47/1688), and 1.24% (21/1688), respectively, with agreements of more than 99.53% between two methods. In conclusion, a quadruplex RT-qPCR with high sensitivity, specificity, and repeatability was developed for rapid, and accurate detection of CCoV, CRCoV, CAV-2, and CNV.…”
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Morbidity profile of admissions to GF Jooste Hospital, Manenberg, Cape Town by Jacek Marszalek, Pierre J.T. de Villiers

“…We determined disease patterns of admissions over a three-year period (2001–2003), primarily as insight towards optimal hospital resource management. Methods: A retrospective study examined ward records, totalling 36 657 admissions, from which a random sample (N=608) was selected. …”
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Coach-Assisted eHealth With Group or Individual Support for Employees With Obesity: Randomized Controlled Trial on Weight, Body Composition, and Health Metrics by Siniriikka A Männistö, Kirsi H Pietiläinen, Joona Muotka, Laura-Unnukka Suojanen, Raimo Lappalainen, Riitta Korpela

“…In face-to-face studies, group-based interventions yield more favorable outcomes than individual interventions, but the effect of the intervention form has not been studied in combination with eHealth. …”
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Using an implementation research approach to assess the birth outcomes associated with the 2016 World Health Organization antenatal care policy across states in Nigeria: multilevel... by Christiana Ikemeh, Adedayo O. Adeyemi, Leah M. Frerichs, Christopher M. Shea, Justin G. Trogdon

“…Conclusions Our findings suggest the need for more nuanced ANC promotion campaigns that would target the varied maternal age and parous spectrum along the maternal and child health continuum. …”
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Multi-targeted olink proteomics analyses of cerebrospinal fluid from patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage by Rui Ding, Liquan Wu, Shanshan Wei, Haoran Lu, Xiaohong Qin, Xizhi Liu, Yanhua Wang, Wen Liu, Huibing Li, Baochang Luo, Teng Xie, Zhibiao Chen

“…Methods Six aSAH patients and six control patients were selected, and CSF samples were analyzed by Olink Proteomics (including 96-neurology panel and 96-inflammation panel) based on Proximity Extension Assay (PEA). …”
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The infectious diseases clinical research program acute respiratory infection repository protocol: Opportunities to understand current and future epidemics. by Simon D Pollett, Rhonda E Colombo, Stephanie A Richard, Tahaniyat Lalani, Brianne Barton, Allison Malloy, Anthony Fries, Edward Parmelee, Scott Merritt, Mark Fritschlanski, Edward E Mitre, Eric D Laing, Kathleen Pratt, Eric C Garges, Katrin Mende, Mark Simons, Brian Agan, David Tribble, Robert O'Connell, Timothy H Burgess

“…<h4>Discussion</h4>This protocol will support statistical and laboratory analyses, including activities related to rapid epidemic response such as assay development and rapid sample size calculations for clinical trials. A series of more specific scientific questions from current and future collaborators will leverage this joint database and specimen repository; these questions will target important aspects of ARI infection, transmission, outcomes, and treatment. …”
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Morphological and Molecular Evaluation of a Gel Based on Hyaluronic Acid and Spermidine for Oral Regenerative Purposes by Dolaji Henin, Elena Canciani, Daniela Carmagnola, Stefano Ferrero, Gaia Pellegrini, Mariachiara Perrotta, Riccardo Sirello, Claudia Dellavia, Nicoletta Gagliano

“…After 72 h, epithelial detachment was more evident in HA formulations, suggesting that SP contributes to epithelial integrity. …”
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Retrospective comparison between breast cancer tissue- and blood-based next-generation sequencing results in detection of PIK3CA, AKT1, and PTEN alterations by Moumita Chaki, Mona Benrashid, Subir Puri, Smruthy Sivakumar, Ethan S. Sokol, Josefa M. Briceno, Neil Vasan

“…Methods We utilized a database of patients profiled with FoundationOne®CDx and/or FoundationOne®Liquid CDx during routine clinical care. …”
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Gut microbiota and kidney function in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease participants in Cameroon: a cross-sectional study by Inès Obolo Nwaga, Victorine Bandolo Nzana, Rhoda Nsen Bughe, Isaac Dah, Cheboh Cho-Fon, Maimouna Mahamat, Emmanuelle Ndjong, Aristide Nono, Jean Claude Mballa, Fon Abongwa Acho, Vicky Ama Moor, Wilfred Fon Mbacham, François Folefack Kaze

“…Their median eGFR [IQR] was 74.4 [51.2–94.6] ml/min/1.73m2. All stool samples had Enterobacteriaceae. Lactobacillus abundance was lower in ADPKD participants with more pronounced kidney function decline (CKD G3-5: 0.58 ng/μL) than in those with milder damage and controls (G1-2: 0.64 ng/μL, p = 0.047; controls: 0.71 ng/μL, p = 0.043), while Enterobacteriaceae abundance was greater in ADPKD patients with lower kidney function (CKD G3-5: 78.6 ng/μL) than in those in the other two groups (G1-2: 71.6 ng/μL, p = 0.048; controls: 70.5 ng/μL, p = 0.045). …”
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Uncovering key biopsychosocial risk factors in non-violent suicide attempts: evidence from a Hungarian cross-sectional study by Noemi Monika Szeifert, Noemi Monika Szeifert, Barnabás Oláh, Barnabás Oláh, Barbara Sebok, Xenia Gonda, Xenia Gonda, Xenia Gonda

“…Among men, job loss (OR = 4.074, p = 0.014) was a prominent risk factor, while among women, having two or more children (OR = 2.740, p = 0.036) and a family history of suicide (OR = 2.459, p = 0.028) significantly increased suicide risk. …”
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Identification and Validation of Key Genes Involved in the Coupling of Mitochondria-Associated Endoplasmic Reticulum Membrane in Hemorrhoidal Disease by Mao L, Rao Z, Wang Y, Yang J, He J, Zheng Z, Chen L

“…Differential expression analysis and single-sample Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (ssGSEA) scores were initially employed to identify candidate genes. …”
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Latent Cytomegalovirus Infection Is Associated With Impaired Left Ventricular Function After ST‐Segment–Elevation Myocardial Infarction by Luke Spray, Alasdair McIntosh, Peter J. McCartney, Peter W. Macfarlane, Annette Maznyczka, Paul Welsh, Colin Berry, Ioakim Spyridopoulos

“…Our objective was to investigate the association between latent cytomegalovirus infection and outcomes after STEMI. Methods This study includes 354 patients with STEMI who were recruited to T‐TIME (A Trial of Low‐Dose Adjunctive Alteplase During Primary PCI) and had blood samples cryopreserved. …”
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Association of magnesium depletion score with serum anti-aging protein Klotho in the middle-aged and older populations by Zhijie Zhuang, Shan Huang, Yingzhu Xiong, Yan Peng, Shuangming Cai

“…The Magnesium Depletion Score (MDS) is recognized as a more valuable and reliable predictor of body magnesium status than traditional clinical markers such as serum and urine magnesium. …”
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