Association between vitamin D deficiency and major depression in patients with chronic kidney disease: a cohort study by I-Wen Chen, I-Wen Chen, Wei-Ting Wang, Yi-Chen Lai, Yi-Chen Lai, Ying-Jen Chang, Yao-Tsung Lin, Kuo-Chuan Hung, Kuo-Chuan Hung

“…These findings suggest that maintaining adequate vitamin D levels might be important for mental health in patients with CKD, although randomized trials are needed to confirm whether supplementation can prevent depression in this population.…”
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Genetic Mutations of Tim-3 Ligand and Exhausted Tim-3+ CD8+ T Cells and Survival in Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma by Tingting Zhang, Tianyuan Ren, Zheng Song, Jing Zhao, Lei Jiao, Zhenzhen Zhang, Jin He, Xianming Liu, Lihua Qiu, Lanfang Li, Shiyong Zhou, Bin Meng, Qiongli Zhai, Xiubao Ren, Zhengzi Qian, Xianhuo Wang, Huilai Zhang

“…A number of clinical trials are evaluating the efficacy of anti-Tim-3 therapies as a single agent or combinations in solid tumors and haematologic malignancies. …”
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Multi-dimensional outcomes following extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation by Tharusan Thevathasan, Vanessa Wahl, Joshua Boettel, Megan Kenny, Julia Paul, Sophie Selzer, Abdulla Al Harbi, Eva-Maria Dorsch, Heinrich Audebert, Matthias Rose, Christoph Paul Klapproth, Sonia Lech, Katharina Schmitt, Steffen Desch, Ulf Landmesser, Ralf Westenfeld, Fabian Voss, Carsten Skurk

“…Background: Recent trials suggested that extracorporeal cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) or “ECMELLA” (VA-ECMO plus Impella®) may improve short-term survival and neurological outcomes in selected patients with refractory cardiac arrest. …”
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Bioassays for the evaluation of the attractiveness of attractive targeted sugar bait (ATSB) against Anopheles mosquitoes in controlled semi-field systems by Frank S. C. Tenywa, Ummi A. Kibondo, Julian Entwistle, Osward Dogan, Mapipi Haruna, Restuta P. Phisoo, Jason Moore, Jane J. Machange, Haji Makame, Frederic Tripet, Pie Müller, Mathias Mondy, Derric Nimmo, Jennifer C. Stevenson, Sarah J. Moore

“…Conclusions Data from these experiments support using ASBs v1.2.1, deployed in large-scale epidemiological trials, as it is the most attractive and shows the highest feeding success of the Westham prototypes tested. …”
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Examining the therapeutic potential and side effects of calcium channel blockers in mortality and morbidity of patients with stroke: A systematic review of pre-clinical and clinica... by Sevak Hatamian, Asad Abdi, Fatemeh Sadat Seyedi Asl, Armin Tafazolimoghadam, Arian Tavasol, Seyed Ali Mousavi Nejad, Reza Madadi, Zohre Tajabadi, Mina Dehghani, Najmeh Ahmadpoor, Mobina Fathi, Mohammadreza Hajiesmaeili, Navid Nooraei

“…Five studies demonstrated that CCBs were associated with adverse outcomes. One study showed favorable and unfavorable outcomes compared to other antihypertensive agents. …”
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Evaluation of Two Different Solvents for Azolla pinnata Extracts on Chemical Compositions and Larvicidal Activity against Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) by Rajiv Ravi, Nor Shaida Husna Zulkrnin, Nurul Nadiah Rozhan, Nik Raihan Nik Yusoff, Mohd Sukhairi Mat Rasat, Muhammad Iqbal Ahmad, Zulhazman Hamzah, Intan H. Ishak, Mohamad Faiz Mohd Amin

“…Thus, our study suggests that future research can be conducted on A. pinnata bioactive ingredients against Ae. albopictus larvae in small-scale field trials as botanical insecticide for environmentally friendly approach.…”
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World-wide survey on the treatment of peripheral vestibular disorders by Michael Strupp, Michael Strupp, Nils Lucca Kern, Nils Lucca Kern, Göran Laurell, Louisa Lehner, Eva Grill, Eva Grill, Ralf Strobl, Ralf Strobl

“…Namely in AUVP, MD and VP well-designed controlled trials with clinically meaningful endpoints are needed.…”
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Does pregabalin offer potential as a first-line therapy for generalized anxiety disorder? A meta-analysis of efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness by Narcis Cardoner, Narcis Cardoner, Narcis Cardoner, Narcis Cardoner, Luis Gutiérrez-Rojas, Luis Gutiérrez-Rojas, Pilar Saiz, Pilar Saiz, Pilar Saiz, Pilar Saiz, Pilar Saiz, Guillermo Lahera, Guillermo Lahera, Guillermo Lahera, Guillermo Lahera, Miguel Ángel Álvarez-Mon, Miguel Ángel Álvarez-Mon, Miguel Ángel Álvarez-Mon, Miguel Ángel Álvarez-Mon, Pino Alonso Ortega, Pino Alonso Ortega, Pino Alonso Ortega, Pino Alonso Ortega, María Pérez-Páramo

“…Efficacy and safety were evaluated using various scales and adverse events (AEs). Randomized clinical trials were included in the study. Four major databases were used for this study. …”
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Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Blood Glucose Among Those with Prediabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Tianyi Jiang, Zichen Ye, Qu Lu, Peixia Cheng, Qi Gao

“…Five databases, including PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and CINAHL, were searched up to September 2024 to identify randomized controlled trials measuring the effect of aerobic exercise on blood glucose levels among individuals with prediabetes. …”
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Budget Impact of Rivaroxaban for the Prevention of Thromboembolic Events after Hip or Knee Replacement in Spain by Xavier Granero Xiberta, Antonio Murcia, José Ricardo Troncoso Durán, Claudio Gómez Zubeldia, Aleix Llorac Moix, Ruth Graefenhain De Codes, Maria Giovana Ferrario, Luis Lizán

“…Rivaroxaban is an oral antithrombotic drug that has shown superior efficacy and similar safety profile compared to enoxaparin regimens in randomized clinical trials. The aim of the study was to estimate the budget impact of increasing the use of rivaroxaban with respect to enoxaparin in the prophylaxis of VTE in patients undergoing elective THR or TKR. …”
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The Closer, The Harder? Investigating the use of peripheral vision in 3vs3 counter-attack VR situations in football by Božo Vukojević, Svitlana Pinchuk, Christian Vater

“…Results: The results showed that fixation distance significantly increased with direct opponent distance, F(1.585, 53.889) = 181.428, p < .001, η²p = 0.842, with significant differences between all distances (p< .001). …”
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Prognostic and Clinicopathological Significance of MUC Family Members in Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Chao Li, Didi Zuo, Tao Liu, Libin Yin, Chenyao Li, Lei Wang

“…Furthermore, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of large patients are needed to confirm the results.…”
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Efficacy and safety of sequential therapy for primary osteoporosis with bone formation promoters followed by bone resorption inhibitors: a meta-analysis by Yuxin Liu, Xin Liu, Yuefeng Wu, Tao Luo

“…Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the sequential therapy of primary osteoporosis with bone formation promoters followed by bone resorption inhibitors were included. …”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of transcranial direct current stimulation on cognitive function in older adults with cognitive impairments: the influence of do... by Thatchaya Prathum, Thanwarat Chantanachai, Oranich Vimolratana, Chotica Laksanaphuk, Irin Apiworajirawit, Benchaporn Aneksan, Kanthika Latthirun, Cheng-Ta Yang, Wanalee Klomjai

“…Methods Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published through November 2023 were retrieved from databases including PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, EBSCO, and the Cochrane Library. …”
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A systematic review of impact of person-centred interventions for serious physical illness in terms of outcomes and costs by Richard Harding, Sridhar Venkatapuram, Alessandra Giusti, Ruwayda Petrus, Liz Gwyther, Lindsay Farrant, I Petersen, Amelia Cook, Kennedy Bashan Nkhoma

“…Most of these studies (n=47) were randomised controlled trials. Our search yielded two main types of interventions: (1) studies with self-management components and (2) technology-based interventions. …”
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Development of single-pin, un-barbed, pole-tagging of free-swimming dolphins and sharks with satellite-linked transmitters by Michael J. Moore, Thomas M. Lanagan, Randall S. Wells, Jason Kapit, Aaron A. Barleycorn, Jason B. Allen, Robin W. Baird, Camrin D. Braun, Gregory B. Skomal, Simon R. Thorrold

“…The latter showed very short touch/response intervals and highlighted the need for several iterative revisions of the pneumatic system. …”
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Analytical Accuracy of a Continuous Glucose Monitor in Adult Diabetic KetoacidosisTake-Home Points by Nathan L. Haas, MD, Lynn Ang, MD, Nazanene H. Esfandiari, MD, Ahsan M. Khan, MBBS, James A. Cranford, PhD, Ashley Cohen, MD, Jordan Sell, MD, Mostafa Abdel-Hamid, MD, Kevin E. Romanchik, BSN, RN, Frederick K. Korley, MD, PhD

“…Bland-Altman analysis showed the average difference between CGM and POCBG measurement was 26.0 mg/dL (95% limits of agreement, –70.7 to 122.6). …”
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Association of albumin to non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio with mortality in peritoneal dialysis patients by Yongjie Xie, Xiaoran Feng, Youqun Gao, Xiaojiang Zhan, Fenfen Peng, Qian Zhou, Xianfeng Wu, Xiaoyang Wang, Na Tian, Qingdong Xu, Ning Su, Xingming Tang, Jianbo Liang, Jiao Li, Yueqiang Wen

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An Analysis of the Effectiveness and Safety of Upadacitinib in the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Multicenter Real-World Study by Hongzhen Wu, Tingting Xie, Qiao Yu, Tao Su, Min Zhang, Luying Wu, Xiaoling Wang, Xiang Peng, Min Zhi, Jiayin Yao

“…Upadacitinib, a Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) inhibitor, has shown effectiveness in trials for Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). …”
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Genetic profiling of extended-spectrum β-Lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 from clinical samples among diarrheal patients in Shashemene, Ethiopia by Shimelis Teshome Ayalneh, Biruk Yeshitela Beshah, Yeonji Jeon, Ashenafi Alemu Wami, Seifegebriel Teshome, Solomon Gebreselassie, Se Eun Park, Mekonnen Teferi, Woldaregay Erku Abegaz

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