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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The scopes, outcomes, and limitations of health trials on oral sex practices: a global scoping review by Kafayat Aminu, Timothy Olukunle Aladelusi, Afeez Abolarinwa Salami, Semeeh Akinwale Omoleke, Chiamaka Norah Ezeagu, Julienne Murererehe, Charles Adetokunbo Olomo, Jimoh Amzat, Peace Uwambaye, Akinyele Olumuyiwa Adisa, Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi

“…Hence, this global scoping review aimed to map the existing evidence. Methods This scoping review was reported using the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. …”
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Higher prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis revealed by Xpert MTB/RIF ultra among drug users in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo by Guillaume Bandjondo Nkisi, Doudou Malekita Yobi, Bive Bive Zono, Pius Zakayi Kabututu, Tite Minga Mikobi, Serge Fueza Bisuta

“…Sputum samples were collected from DUs aged ≥ 18 years, clinically suspected of TB, and attending drug consumption sites. …”
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Emotional pictures in the brain and their interaction with the task: A fine-grained fMRI coordinate-based meta-analysis study by Serafino Paolo Mansueto, Zaira Romeo, Alessandro Angrilli, Chiara Spironelli

“…The impacting research on emotions of the last decades was carried out with different methods. The most popular was based on the use of a validated sample of slides, the International Affective Pictures System (IAPS), divided mainly into pleasant, neutral and unpleasant categories, and on fMRI as a measure of brain activation induced by these stimuli. …”
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An Analysis on Tendency Components on Strategic Approach in the Process of Urban Planning in Iran by Hosseini Mahnaz, Ghadami Mostafa

“…1-Introduction Urbanization and the subsequent problems of urbanization emphasize the attention to strategy and useful remedy more than before in order to improve the lives of citizens. …”
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Levels of sex steroids in lung tissues of patients with non‑small cell lung cancer after COVID‑19 of different severity by O. I. Kit, E. M. Frantsiyants, D. A. Kharagezov, V. A. Bandovkina, A. I. Shikhlyarova, N. D.  Cheryarina, Yu. A. Pogorelova, Yu. N. Lazutin, A. G. Milakin, I. A. Leyman, O. N. Stateshny, T. G. Ayrapetova, I. A.  Goroshinskaya

“…To analyze levels of sex hormones and cortisol in lung tissues of patients with lung cancer with previous COVID‑19 of different severity.Materials and methods. The material for the study included samples of lung tissues obtained after open biopsy at radical surgery from 60 patients with morphologically verified stage I–IIIA non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (сT1–3NХ M0). …”
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CD44 Immunohistochemical Expression in Central and Peripheral Parts of Prostatic Adenocarcinoma: An Institutional Study by Romano Oguic, Antun Grskovic, Josip Spanjol, Ivana Mikolasevic, Gordana Djordjevic

“…Tissue microarrays of 121 archival acinar prostate carcinoma samples were immunohistochemically evaluated for CD44s expression. …”
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Using Genetic Variation to Explore the Causal Effect of Maternal Pregnancy Adiposity on Future Offspring Adiposity: A Mendelian Randomisation Study. by Rebecca C Richmond, Nicholas J Timpson, Janine F Felix, Tom Palmer, Romy Gaillard, George McMahon, George Davey Smith, Vincent W Jaddoe, Debbie A Lawlor

“…We then sought to replicate findings with results for BMI at age 6 in Generation R (n = 2,337 for replication sample; n = 6,057 for total pooled sample). In confounder-adjusted multivariable regression in ALSPAC, a 1 standard deviation (SD, equivalent of 3.7 kg/m2) increase in maternal BMI was associated with a 0.25 SD (95% CI 0.21-0.29) increase in offspring BMI at age 7, with similar results at later ages and when FMI was used as the outcome. …”
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Comparative effects of square-stepping and strengthening exercises on cognitive and balance functions in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized clinical trial by Alp Özel, Eylem Tütün Yümin, Suat Konuk

“…Paired sample t-tests and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were used for within-group comparisons. …”
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The performance of artificial intelligence in image-based prediction of hematoma enlargement: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Wenjing Fan, Zhiping Wu, Wangyang Zhao, Luzhu Jia, Shuze Li, Wei Wei, Xin Chen

“…The subgroup analysis found that when the ratio of the training set to the test set is 7:3, the sensitivity is 0.77(0.62–0.91), p = 0.03; In terms of specificity, the group with sample size more than 200 has higher specificity, which is 0.83 (0.75–0.92), p = 0.02; among the risk groups in the study design, the specificity of the risk group was higher, which was 0.83 (0.76–0.89), p = 0.02. …”
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Molecular typing and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli Isolates from Patients and raw meat in Huzhou, China, 2021-2022. by Xiaofang Wu, Chen Liping, Fenfen Dong, Wei Yan, Yuehua Shen, Lei Ji

“…In this study, the molecular typing and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli isolates from patients and raw meat between 2021 and 2022 in Huzhou were analyzed by using pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE), multilocus sequence typing (MLST) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.<h4>Methods</h4>From September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022, a total of 342 fecal specimens from diarrheal patients at a sentinel hospital in Huzhou and 168 samples of raw meat products collected from farmers' markets and supermarkets, were subjected to Campylobacter isolation and identification. …”
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Validation of the EKFC equation for glomerular filtration rate estimation and comparison with the Asian-modified CKD-EPI equation in Chinese chronic kidney disease patients in an e... by Li Zhao, Huan-li Li, Hui-jing Liu, Jin Ma, Wei Liu, Jian-min Huang, Ling-ge Wei, Peng Xie

“…The clinical diagnostic performance of the two equations was assessed and compared by median bias, precision, accuracy (P30) and so on, using 99mTc-DTPA dual plasma sample clearance method as a reference method for GFR measurement (mGFR). …”
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Effects of Using a Smart Bassinet on the Mental Health of Military-Affiliated Pregnant Women: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Sleep Health and Mood in Newly Expectant Military... by Michele L Okun, Jennifer L Payne, Lauren M Osborne, Leilani Feliciano, Andrew Lac

“…ObjectiveThis study describes a protocol for a new randomized controlled trial that aims to ameliorate the risk for PMADs through improving infant sleep or maternal sleep during the first 6 postdelivery months in a sample of military-affiliated women. MethodsThis study is a 6-month, parallel-arm, randomized controlled trial. …”
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Cryptosporidium Infection in Calves in and around Nekemte Town, East Wollega Zone of Ethiopia by Adinew Ebiyo, Geremew Haile

“…Moreover, calves kept under poor hygiene were more likely to shed Cryptosporidium oocysts (OR = 2.8, p=0.001) than calves kept under good hygiene. …”
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The study of the elemental composition of peppermint (Mentha piperita) by K. V. Andrianov, Yu. A. Fedchenkova, O. P. Khvorost

“…Materials and methods of research The peppermint leaves of 3 samples were the object of our research. …”
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