Physical, social, and emotional impact on patients with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac catheterization by Maricel Licht-Ardila, Alexandra Hurtado-Ortiz, Edgar Fabián Manrique-Hernández, Justo José Santiago Peña

“…Physical functioning and school functioning were significantly impaired, with median scores of 32.14 (IQR, 17.14–62.87) and 56 (IQR, 28–88), respectively. The results were more favourable for emotional functioning and social functioning, with median scores of 62 (IQR, 32–74) and 68 (IQR, 44–100), respectively. …”
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Resistance and Impact Training During Weight Loss Improves Physical Function and Body Composition in Older Adults With Obesity by Jakub Mesinovic, Anoohya Gandham, Mavil May Cervo, Paul Jansons, Costas Glavas, Michael Braude, Juan Pena Rodriguez, Barbora De Courten, Ayse Zengin, Belinda R. Beck, Peter R. Ebeling, David Scott

“…Conclusion HiRIT appears to be safe and more effective than AT for improving gait speed in older adults with obesity undertaking dietary weight loss. …”
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Relationship between very low low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations not due to statin therapy and risk of type 2 diabetes: A US-based cross-sectional observational stu... by QiPing Feng, Wei-Qi Wei, Cecilia P Chung, Rebecca T Levinson, Alexandra C Sundermann, Jonathan D Mosley, Lisa Bastarache, Jane F Ferguson, Nancy J Cox, Dan M Roden, Joshua C Denny, MacRae F Linton, Digna R Velez Edwards, C Michael Stein

“…We used a 2-phase approach: in 1/3 of the sample (discovery) we used T2DM phenome-wide association study codes (phecodes) to identify cases and controls, and in the remaining 2/3 (validation) we identified T2DM cases and controls using a validated algorithm. …”
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Abstract 129: Endovascular Therapy in Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: Nationwide Insights and Implications for Mortality by Liqi Shu, Elizabeth M. Lee, Piers Klein, Mohamad Abdalkader, Thanh Nguyen, Shadi Yaghi, Thalia Field, Lily Zhou

“…We examined the demographic and clinical correlates of EVT use in CVT and assessed its impact on patient outcomes utilizing a national database. Methods We identified CVT cases from 2015 to 2020 in the National Inpatient Sample, with EVT as the primary exposure. …”
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Factors associated with concordance of mother-child (6-23 months) dietary diversity in Sub-Saharan Africa. by Meklit Melaku Bezie, Hiwot Altaye Asebe, Angwach Abrham Asnake, Bezawit Melak Fente, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Alemayehu Kasu Gebrehana, Mamaru Melkam, Beminate Lemma Seifu, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Yohannes Mekuria Negussie

“…A total weighted sample of 29,138 mother-child pairs within the five years preceding the survey was included. …”
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Associations between airborne pollen, pollen-related allergic rhinitis and blood pressure: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Alexandra Bürgler, Sarah Glick, Axel Luyten, Shihua Shi, Marloes Eeftens

“…Results: We identified 24 studies, ranging in sample size from 41 to 9′548′939 participants. Of these, 23 had a cross-sectional design, and the remaining article included both cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses. …”
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Response of yield and yield components of six genotypes of Pinto beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) inoculation with Rhizobium phaseoli Khavari *, H. & Shakarami2, Gh. by Hadi khavari, Ghodratolah Shakarami

“…Intensive farming is an agricultural system that uses more than necessary and unbalanced inputs (fertilizers and pesticides), causing major of pressure on the environment. …”
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The role of adipose-derived stem cells in knee osteoarthritis treatment: insights from a triple-blind clinical study by Simin Sajadi, Mohammad Amin Khadembashiri, Gholamreza Raissi, Mohamad Mehdi Khadembashiri, Korosh Mansouri, Homayoun Hadizadeh-Kharazi, Mohammad Taghi Joghataei, Seyed Pezhman Madani, Bijan Forogh, Sina Parsipour

“…Methods This triple-blind, interventional clinical trial included 20 patients with idiopathic knee OA, meeting the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria. …”
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New World Primates and Their Human Counterparts Share Diseases That Abound with CEACAM and Other Effector Molecules by Martin Tobi, Daniel Ezekwudo, Benita McVicker, Harvinder Talwar, Laura Kresty, Elizabeth Curran, Ronald Veazey, Peter J. Didier, James Hatfield, Mike Lawson, Sonia M. Najjar

“…It was suggested that the smaller CTT CEA moiety might lack components that facilitate the spread of liver metastasis. Later, using more specific CEA assays and increased numbers of specimens, we were able to show higher CEA serum expression in CTTs than in CMs (632.1 ± 306.1 vs. 81.6 ± 183.6, <i>p</i> < 0.005), with similar differences in the serum samples. …”
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Optimising insulin use in people living with type 2 diabetes at primary healthcare facilities: The Tshwane Insulin Project by P Rheeder, G Botha, G M Mohlala, O Eales, D van Zyl, P Ngassa Piotie

“…Glucose values decreased over 14 weeks, with approximately one-third of participants having no insulin adjustments, one-third having one adjustment, and one-third having more than one adjustment. The mean (SD) HbA1c level decreased from 12.1% (1.6%) to 8.8% (1.6%) over the 14 weeks in 240 paired samples (p<0.001). …”
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Characterization of the clinical relevance and hypoallergenic peptides of the newly evidenced major allergen Hum j 1 by Ya-Li Cheng, Qiong Li, Yong-Shi Yang, Yi-Bo Hou, Zhi-Qiang Xu, Zhi-Qiang Xu, Ji-Fu Wei, Ji-Fu Wei, Jin-Lyu Sun

“…This study aims to investigate the clinical relevance of Hum j 1 and screen hypoallergenic peptides for potential application in molecular diagnosis and immunotherapy.MethodsSerum samples from 93 HJ pollen-allergic patients were analyzed for IgE reactivity against recombinant Hum j 1 (rHum j 1). …”
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Electronic Pillbox-enabled Self-administered Therapy Versus Standard Directly Observed Therapy for Tuberculosis Medication Adherence and Treatment Outcomes in Ethiopia: a Multicent... by Dr Tsegahun Manyazewal, Dr. Yimtubezinash Woldeamanuel, Mr. Tewodros Getinet, Ms Alison Hoover, Dr Kidist Bobosha, Mr Oumer Fuad, Dr. Belete Getahun, Prof. Abebaw Fekadu, Dr. David Holland, Prof. Vincent Marconi

“…A negative test was more prevalent among the control group compared to the intervention group (p=0.008). …”
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Isolation and characterization of bacteriophages with lytic activity against multidrug-resistant non-typhoidal Salmonella from Nairobi City county, Kenya by Michael Mugo, Abednego Musyoki, Angela Makumi, Ivy Mutai, Kelvin Kering, Peter Muturi, Collins Kebenei, Kristin Weber, Michael Pietsch, Tanja Pilz, Oliver Drechsel, Tobias Hoffmann, Lothar Wieler, Cecilia Mbae, Antje Flieger, Samuel Kariuki

“…This study aimed to isolate and characterize bacteriophages targeting MDR and extended spectrum-β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS). Methods Environmental samples were collected from seven sites in Nairobi City County, Kenya. …”
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Multimodal versus non-contrast computed tomography for assessment of acute ischaemic stroke: the PRACTISE RCT by Keith W Muir, Salwa El Tawil, Alex McConnachie, Alicia Murray, Ian Ford, Grant Mair, Joanna Wardlaw

“…Higher sensitivity of computed tomography perfusion and computed tomography angiography may identify more thrombolysis-eligible patients, but the role of these imaging modalities in thrombolysis treatment decisions within 4.5 hours is unclear. …”
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Predicting the outcome of cytoreductive surgery in patients with advanced ovarian cancer by M.  G.  Yakovleva, T.  V.  Gorodnova, Kh.  B.  Kotiv, O.  A.  Smirnova, O.  E.  Lavrinovich, N.  A.  Mikaya, Yu.  N.  Trifanov, K.  D.  Guseynov, E.  V.  Bakhidze, I.  E.  Meshkova, A.  S.  Khadjimba, K.  S.  Kozyreva, М.  А.  Shagal, S.  А.  Тyatkov, D.  V.  Okonechnikova, E.  A.  Ulrich, A.  F.  Urmancheeva, I.  V.  Berlev

“…Background. More than 80 % of cases ovarian cancer are detected at stage III–IV. …”
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Germline TP53 p.R337H and XAF1 p.E134* Variants: Prevalence in Paraguay and Comparison with Rates in Brazilian State of Paraná and Previous Findings at the Paraguayan–Brazilian Bor... by Edith Falcon-de Legal, Marta Ascurra, Rosa Vega-Paredes, Elis Sade, Magna Monteiro, Mariana Paraízo, Magali Colman, Angeles Gutierrez Florentin, Cesar Ojeda, Horacio Legal-Ayala, Andreas Ries

“…Recent research suggests that the co-segregation of XAF1-E134* and TP53-R337H mutations leads to a more aggressive cancer phenotype than TP53-R337H alone. …”
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Geochemistry and tectonic setting of volcanic rocks in Ahovan area, northeast of Semnan (Central Iran) by Saeed Kamran, Ahmad Ahamadi Khalaji, Mehdi Rezaei-Kahkhaei, Peyman Eskandarnia, Zahra Tahmasbi

“…The main purpose of the present paper is the study of tectonic setting as well as the tectonomagmatism of these rocks.Analytical MethodsDuring the field studies, 80 samples were collected from the volcanic rocks for petrographic observations. …”
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Predictive models of recurrent implantation failure in patients receiving ART treatment based on clinical features and routine laboratory data by Qunying Fang, Zonghui Qiao, Lei Luo, Shun Bai, Min Chen, Xiangjun Zhang, Lu Zong, Xian-hong Tong, Li-min Wu

“…Limitations, reasons for caution This was a single-centre regression study, for which the results need to be evaluated and verified by prospective large-scale randomized controlled studies. The small sample size for the analysis of factors influencing pregnancy outcomes in subsequent assisted reproduction cycles for RIF patients resulted in the inclusion of fewer covariates, and future studies with larger samples and the inclusion of more factors are needed for assessment and validation. …”
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L’effetto degli stili decisionali e dell’ansia genitoriale sulla percezione delle paure infantili: uno studio pilota by Martina Messina, Rossella De Falco, Genoveffa Amore, Teresa Capparelli, Silvia Dell'Orco, Carmen Giannetti, Claudia Langella, Benedetta Muzii, Rita Scognamiglio, Tilde Annunziato

“…The pilot study investigate the correlation between caregivers’ trait anxiety and decision-making styles, to explore in depth their perception of children fears. Methods. Sample includes parents of three-to-ten-year-old children (n = 288), both mothers and fathers. …”
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Mediating role of earnings management upon nexus among bank financial leverage and economic financial stability by Bisan Khalil Almasri, David Sunoco, Mohammad Al-said

“…Furthermore, size has a minimal impact when compared to other variables, and greater business sizes signal more sophisticated transactions and higher leverage, reducing the economy’s financial soundness. …”
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