Impact of Out-of-pocket Costs on Varenicline Utilization and Persistence by Aaron Galaznik, Katherine Cappell, Leslie Montejano, Geoffrey Makinson, Kelly H. Zou, Gregory Lenhart

“…Conversely, for the smoking cessation program requirement cohort, compared to the low out-of-pocket no restriction cohort, subjects who were in the high out-of-pocket group were more likely to complete a varenicline course (OR=0.70; p=0.13) than those in the low out-of-pocket group (OR=0.38; p=0.04). …”
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Percutaneous Vertebroplasty under Local Anesthesia for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures: A Prospective Interventional Study by Dhruv Gupta, Varun Kumar Agarwal

“…PVP through transpedicular approach is a minimally invasive procedure which can be done under local anesthesia, without muscle splitting, with short hospital stay and minimal complications compared to other techniques used. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional outcomes following PVP in OVCFs under local anesthesia. …”
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Maternal age-related declines in live birth rate following single euploid embryo transfer: a retrospective cohort study by Wei Jiang, Zichen Zheng, Nan Yan, Shuang Yao, Qijun Xie, Danyu Ni, Shanren Cao, Chun Zhao, Xiufeng Ling

“…Multivariable regression analysis revealed that compared with women aged ≥ 38 years, younger women had reduced risk of miscarriage (aOR = 0.371, 95% CI: 0.139–0.988 for the < 35 years group; aOR = 0.317, 95% CI: 0.106–0.954 for the 35–37 years group) and increased likelihood of live birth (aOR = 2.188, 95% CI: 1.154–4.147 for the < 35 years group; aOR = 2.239, 95% CI: 1.0103–4.548 for the 35–37 years group) after adjusting for relevant confounders. …”
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CD38 deficiency leads to a defective short-lived transcriptomic response to chronic graft-versus-host disease induction, involving purinergic signaling-related genes and distinct t... by Mercedes Zubiaur, Laura C. Terrón-Camero, Fernando Gordillo-González, Eduardo Andrés-León, Alicia Barroso-del Jesús, Luz María Canet-Antequera, María M. Pérez Sánchez-Cañete, África Martínez-Blanco, Marilú Domínguez-Pantoja, María Botia-Sánchez, Sonia Pérez-Cabrera, Nerea Bello-Iglesias, Antonio Alcina, Ana-Clara Abadía-Molina, Fuencisla Matesanz, Esther Zumaquero, Ramón Merino, Jaime Sancho

“…This study aimed to elucidate the transcriptomic signatures and dysregulated pathways associated with the autoimmune response in Cd38-/- mice compared to wild-type (WT) mice within the bm12 chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) lupus model. …”
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Virtual Screening, Toxicity Evaluation and Pharmacokinetics of Erythrina Alkaloids as Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor Candidates from Natural Products by Permana A, Akili AWR, Hardianto A, Latip JB, Sulaeman AP, Herlina T

“…The binding affinities were compared with the known AChE inhibitor, galantamine. …”
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Effects of increasing levels of rubber seed cake on growth performance, nutrient digestion metabolism, serum biochemical parameters, and rumen microbiota of Hu sheep by Huwei Zhao, Jinling Hua, Wenwen Lu, Longfei Yan, Min Zhang, Chao Chen, Xiaokang Lv

“…In this study, 48 Hu sheep, weighing 17.01 ± 0.57 kg at 3 months of age, were randomly divided into four treatments: 0% rubber seed cake (RSC0%), 6% rubber seed cake (RSC6%), 12% rubber seed cake (RSC12%) and 18% rubber seed cake (RSC18%), with 12 sheep per group. Compared to the RSC0%, the ADG and DMI of the RSC6% and RSC12% were increased (P > 0.05). …”
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Exposure of wild mammals to glyphosate, AMPA, and glufosinate: a case for “emerging organic contaminants”? by Fritsch, Clémentine, Appenzeller, Brice M. R., Bertrand, Colette, Coeurdassier, Michael, Driget, Vincent, Hardy, Emilie M, Palazzi, Paul, Schaeffer, Charline, Goydadin, Anne-Claude, Gaba, Sabrina, Bretagnolle, Vincent, Pelosi, Céline

“…The three compounds showed comparable ranges of concentrations: 0.018-7.74 pg/mg with an outlier of 522 pg/mg for GLY (median = 2.65 pg/mg), 0.240-33.6 pg/mg for AMPA (median = 1.39 pg/mg), and 1.16-25.5 pg/mg for GLUF (median = 3.51 pg/mg). …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of beef providers and consumers regarding microbial safety measures along the supply chain in Mizan-Aman, southwest Ethiopia by Girma Mamo Zegene, Seblework Mekonen Shegen, Seid Tiku Mereta

“…Furthermore, beef retailers’ owners and managers who completed high school were seven times more likely to have good knowledge [AOR = 7.02, 95 % CI: 1.11–2.47] compared to individuals who did not read and write. …”
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“Effect of oral systemic administration of vitamin D on the rate of maxillary canine retraction: A randomized controlled trial” by Davender Kumar, Revathi Mn, Rekha Sharma, Ashuma Sachdeva, Nameksh Raj Bhupali, Ravinder Solanki

“…The results showed a statistically significant increase in the rate of canine retraction in the experimental group as compared to the control group at different time intervals. …”
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Physiological accumulation of lipid droplets in the newborn liver during breastfeeding is driven by TLR4 ligands by Wanderson Ferreira da Silva Júnior, Karen Marques de Oliveira Costa, Hortência Maciel Castro Oliveira, Maísa Mota Antunes, Kassiana Mafra, Brenda Naemi Nakagaki, Pedro Sérgio Corradi da Silva, Júlia Duarte Megale, Sarah Campos de Sales, Douglas Carvalho Caixeta, Mário Machado Martins, Robinson Sabino-Silva, Cristina Maria Pinto de Paula, Luiz Ricardo Goulart, Rafael Machado Rezende, Gustavo Batista Menezes

“…Lipidomic analysis revealed significant changes in the metabolic profile of newborn livers compared to adults. Interestingly, several highly abundant lipids in newborns were identified as putative ligands for TLR4. …”
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Factors Associated with Poor Ovarian Reserve in Young Infertile Women: A Hospital-based Cohort Study by Sanghamitra Hazarika, Paapa Dasari, Sairem Mangolnganbi Chanu, Sharbari Basu

“…Chi-square test and Fisher's exact test were used to compare the variables between normal ovarian reserve and poor ovarian reserve. …”
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The relationship between oxLDL, sLOX-1, PCSK9 and carotid intima-media thickness in patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes by Zeki Dogan, Abdulhalim Senyigit, Sinem Durmus, Canan Duvarcı, Remise Gelişgen, Hafize Uzun, Omur Tabak

“…Circulating LDL-C, oxLDL, sLOX-1 and PCSK9 levels were significantly higher in T2DM patients with macrovascular complications compared to control group, prediabetes and uncomplicated diabetes. …”
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Development and psychometric evaluation of a theory of planned behavior model-based instrument for evaluation of determinants of oral health behaviors in mothers of children younge... by Rusul Abdulameer Hadi Al-Sarray, Ahmadreza Shamshiri, Muhammad Alzubidi, Mahdia Gholami, Simin Z. Mohebbi

“…In terms of construct validity, the results were as follows: the Goodness of Fit Index (GFI) was 0.942, the Comparative Fit Index (CFI) was 0.900, the Adjusted Goodness of Fit Index (AGFI) was 0.921, and the Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) was 0.046. …”
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Effects of manual osteopathic interventions on psychometric and psychophysiological indicators of anxiety, depression and stress in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of... by Darren J Edwards, Jerry Draper-Rodi, Danny Miller, Josh Hope-Bell, Andrew MacMillan, Tom C Gordon

“…Objectives To evaluate whether osteopathic and related manual interventions improve adult mental health (depression, anxiety, stress) and psychophysiological measures (eg, heart rate variability, skin conductance).Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs).Data sources PubMed, MEDLINE (Ovid), Scopus, Cochrane, and AMED, searched through September 2024.Eligibility criteria English-language RCTs with ≥30 participants investigating osteopathic or related manual therapies (eg, myofascial release, high-velocity low-amplitude thrusts) delivered by qualified practitioners, compared with no treatment or sham, and reporting immediate postintervention mental health or psychophysiological outcomes.Data extraction and synthesis Full-text screening, risk-of-bias assessment and data extraction were conducted independently by multiple reviewers using a standardised Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Extraction Form. …”
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Ecological security driving mechanisms and optimization of zoning in Chinese urban agglomerations: A case study of the central plains urban agglomeration by Jinyuan Zhang, Xuning Qiao, Yongju Yang, Liang Liu, Yalong Li, Shengnan Zhao

“…This research furnishes a theoretical foundation for crafting scientifically informed ecological security policies for the CPUA and provides meaningful insights applicable to comparable urban agglomerations worldwide.…”
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Safety and efficacy of oral edible bird’s nest supplementation: Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory benefits for Arabian race stallions during exercise by Khalid Obaid AL-Khaldi, Khalid Hamed Al-Ruzaiqi, Abdul Salam Babji, Seng Joe Lim, Mohammed Babatunde Sadiq, Nurhusien Yimer

“…Experiment 2 showed higher SA levels post-exercise in the EBN group (p < 0.05) compared to Premier E® and control groups, suggesting enhanced anti-inflammatory response. …”
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Optimization of the Solid-state Fermentation Process for Morchella esculenta Fermented Wheat and Analysis of Its Nutritional Components, Physicochemical Properties and Antioxidant... by Dandan GU, Xue DONG, Jinxiu ZHANG, Xiaoru WANG, Zongshuo ZHAO, Li'an WANG

“…Under these conditions, the crude fiber content of FFW was 4.09%, and the NSP content was 9.31%. Compared to unfermented wheat, the surface of FFW developed holes, increased grooves, and deepened wrinkles. …”
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Effects of age and circadian rhythm on vital parameters and erythrocyte osmotic fragility of donkeys during seasonal changes. by Moses Ayo-Opemipo Olorunfemi, Abdulhakeem Binhambali, Victor Olusegun Sinkalu, Mohammed Babashani, Felix Uchenna Samuel, Joseph Olusegun Ayo

“…Also, rectal temperatures were higher in young donkeys during the hot-dry season compared to adults, while heart rates showed significant elevation across all age groups during the rainy season. …”
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Impact of Interleukin-10 Promoter Region Polymorphisms on Recurrent Miscarriage: A Case–Control Approach by Neha Sudhir, Mandeep Kaur, Sukhjashanpreet Singh, Archana Beri, Tajinder Kaur, Anupam Kaur

“…Statistical Analysis Used: Student's t-test was used to compare the demographic features and reproductive history amongst both groups. …”
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Association between echocardiographic parameters of cardiac structure and function and mild cognitive impairment by Kai Zhang, Xiaoxia Liu, Siyu Huang, Xinrui Liu, Meiqi Zhao, Chao Xue, Shijun Xia, Jianzeng Dong, Yu Kong, Changsheng Ma

“…Results A total of 1136 CVD participants (mean age, 61.2 ± 8.3 years) were included in the study, comprising 289 (25.3%) MCI and 847 cognitively normal participants. Compared to cognitively normal participants, MCI participants had a higher prevalence of left ventricular (LV) diastolic dysfunction (54.0% vs. 40.3%; P < 0.001) and greater interventricular septal thickness (IVST) (1.04 ± 0.20 cm vs. 1.00 ± 0.17 cm; P = 0.002). …”
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