Systematic review and meta-analysis on the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for perimenopausal insomnia by ShiWei Song, Hao Chen, HongFang Fu

“…The two groups had no significant differences in regulating serum E2 (MD: 7.70; 95% CI: 2.20–13.19; p = 0.06) and LH levels (MD: −5.42; 95% CI: −9.46– −1.37; p = 0.009).ConclusionAcupuncture treatment is significantly effective for patients with perimenopausal insomnia. However, large-sample, multi-center, long-term follow-up trials should be conducted to obtain more reliable results. …”
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Smoking among dental students at King Saud University: Consumption patterns and risk factors by Abdullah S. AlSwuailem, Majed K. AlShehri, Salwa Al-Sadhan

“…Male students were about 4 times more likely to be smokers if all or most of their friends were smokers compared to students who had some friends who smoked (OR = 3.9, 95% CI = 1.9–7.7). …”
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Biochemical disturbances in schizophrenia — a «window of opportunity» by T. V. Zhilyaeva, A. S. Piatoikina, E. D. Kasyanov, G. V. Rukavishnikov, I. V. Semennov, O. V. Kostina, A. S. Blagonravova, G. E. Mazo

“…Introduction: Currently, there is a large amount of data that inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers, pterin metabolism disturbances and other biochemical abnormalities are more often present in schizophrenia compared to general population. …”
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Influence of Exercise on Inferior Vena Cava Wall Interaction with Inferior Vena Cava Filters: Results of a Pilot In Vivo Porcine Study by M. Usman Shahid, Neel Nirgudkar, Vishnu Chandra, Sharon Gonzales, Abhishek Kumar

“…Gross images of each sample were captured before removal of the filters. …”
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Research on the expression of E-cadherin in lung cancer tumors with different histological structures by E. N. Kolesnikov, O. N. Stateshny, D. A. Kharagezov, E. A. Mirzoyan, T. G. Ayrapetova, A. G. Milakin, K. D. Iozefi

“…Statistically significant differences in the levels of E-cadherin expression were noted in the biopsy samples of the 2 groups only with survival up to 1 year and up to 3 years or more (p < 0.05).…”
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Influence of paternal education on maternal and child health outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from demographic and health surveys by Joshua Okyere, Demisu Zenbaba Hey, Sanni Yaya

“…The study sample included a weighted total of 109,818 children aged 0–59 months and their mothers. …”
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Socioeconomic status and its limited influence on perceptions of heated tobacco products and cigarettes: no relation with physical health, but association with mental health benefi... by Magdalena Kozela, Janusz Sytnik-Czetwertyński, Maciej Polak, Barbara Gradowicz-Prajsnar, Maciej Rogala

“…This study investigated the relationships between socioeconomic status and perceptions of the impact of heated tobacco products (HTPs) and cigarette smoking on the physical, mental, and social well-being of users.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted using a population-based random sample of 2,500 HTP users and former smokers over the age of 25. …”
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Assessment of Using 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography in Patients with Carcinoma of Unknown Primary by S. A. Yaremenko, N. A. Ruchyeva, V. E. Sinitsyn

“…PET/CT can more accurately determine the stage of cancer in a large proportion of patients with CUP. …”
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Fanconi Bickel Syndrome: Novel Mutations in GLUT 2 Gene Causing a Distinguished Form of Renal Tubular Acidosis in Two Unrelated Egyptian Families by Mohammad Al-Haggar, Osamu Sakamoto, Ali Shaltout, Amany El-Hawary, Yahya Wahba, Dina Abdel-Hadi

“…Molecular analysis of the GLUT2 gene was done for DNA samples extracted from peripheral blood leukocyte. …”
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Association between the red blood cell distribution width-to-albumin ratio and risk of colorectal and gastric cancers: a cross-sectional study using NHANES 2005–2018 by Jie Luo, Peng Zhu, Shiji Zhou

“…Unlike traditional cancer risk markers that focus on either inflammation or nutrition independently, RAR provides a more integrated assessment of these interrelated processes, making it a promising tool for cancer risk prediction. …”
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The effect of hypocapnia on systemic perfusion in patients with single ventricle after surgery by A. В. Naumov, G. G. Khubulava, Yu. S. Аleksandrovich, S. P. Marchenko, К. V. Pshenisnov, N. G. Pilyugov

“…In samples corresponding to Group G-1, signs of DOS were observed in 20 cases.  …”
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Periodontal pathogens as a risk factor for oral squamous cell carcinoma by A. E. Kasimov, Z. V. Grigorievskaya, M. A. Kropotov, N. S. Bagirova, I. N. Petukhova, I. V. Tereshchenko, M. B. Pak

“…In the article published earlier, we have already described the possible mechanisms of action of periodontopathogenic microflora and its connection with the development of squamous cell carcinoma of the oral mucosa through cell proliferation, intracellular accumulation of pathogen, DNA replication and affect the signaling pathways of MARK (mitogen-activated protein kinase).Objective – to analyze the impact of periodontal pathogens on the risk of oral squamous cell carcinoma and its recurrence, as well as to evaluate the role of polymerase chain reaction and bacterial culture in the diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma.Materials and methods. This study included 35 patients with stage Т3–4 squamous cell carcinoma, whose tumor tissue samples were tested for periodontal pathogens using culture and PCR. …”
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LONG-TERM TRENDS OF THE MAIN BLOOD LIPID PARAMETERS IN SIBERIAN POPULATION by Yu. P. Nikitin, S. K. Malyutina, K. V. Makarenkova

“…The representative samples from nonorganized population of Novosibirsk were tested in compliance with protocol of the projects. …”
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Incidence and predictors of hyperglycemic emergencies among adult diabetic patients at public hospitals of Sidama Region and Gedeo Zone, Southern Ethiopia: a survival analysis by Kasie Gebeyehu Tiruneh, Migbar Sibhat Mekonnen, Addisu Getnet Zemeskel, Mequanint Ayehu Akele, Abinet Meno Abose, Ashenafi Zewde Wendimu

“…Moreover, it’s better to consider more frequent diabetic follow-up visits for all patients regardless of other complications.…”
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Skeletal muscle mass and kidney function among Chinese older adults: a cross-sectional study by Yu Li, Yan Yang, Jing Wang

“…Fasting blood samples were collected in 2012 and analyzed for serum creatinine. …”
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Padel related injuries: prevalence and characteristics in chilean amateur players – a cross sectional analytic study by Hellen Belmar-Arriagada, Ruben Gajardo-Burgos, Ross Amstrong, Claudio Bascour-Sandoval

“…Participants over 36 years were more likely to be injured in training than competition. …”
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Long-Term Immunological and Virological Outcomes in Children Receiving Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy at Hawassa University College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Southern... by Demissie Assegu Fenta, Temesgen Bizuayehu Wube, Metsihet Mohammed Nuru

“…Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and review of patient records. Blood samples for viral load and CD4 count were collected. …”
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Fenomeni dissociativi in un campione di pazienti Borderline La patologia dissociativa come processo patogenetico nucleare del Disturbo Borderline di Personalità by 1 Daniela Cantone, 2 Filomena De Falco, 2 Tilde Annunziato, 2 Alfonso Davide Di Sarno, 2 Carmen Giannetti, 2 Daniela Iennaco, 2 Martina Messina, 2 Vincenzo Perrella, 2 Barbara Vitulano

“…Moreover, this study aims to find out if the presence of dissociative symptoms is linked to the number of Borderline Personality Disorder traits (symptoms), or the Borderline Personality Disorder diagnosis itself. Methods. A representative sample (n = 1033) was selected from patients visiting a private mental health clinical center in Naples. …”
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Health behavior and disease self-management indicators in patients with cardiovascular diseases using a health app: Findings from an RCT by Sonia Lippke, Luisa Korte, Vinayak Anand Kumar, Andreas Fach, Tiara Ratz

“…Replications with larger samples and more objective measures are needed.…”
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Nanopore-based targeted sequencing (NTS) for drug-resistant tuberculosis: an integrated tool for personalized treatment strategies and guidance for new drug development by Chen Yang, Guangchuan Dai, Yicheng Guo, Tianzhen Wang, Weiwei Gao, Yi Zeng

“…NTS is an innovative method that allows for the direct detection of clinical samples without the need for culture. …”
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