Predictors of survival rates among breast cancer patients in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis 2024 by Chalie Mulugeta, Tadele Emagneneh, Getinet Kumie, Assefa Sisay, Nigusie Abebaw, Mulat Ayele, Abebaw Alamrew

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify and synthesize the predictors of survival rates among breast cancer patients in Ethiopia. Methods We conducted a systematic review of observational cohort studies. …”
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PTEN suppresses renal cell carcinoma proliferation and migration via inhibition of the PI3K/AKT pathway by Xu Xu, Yuan-Yue Tang, Xiaohong Liang, Wen Luo, Dong-Mei Jiang, Jie Chen

“…Objective This article was recruited to examine the PTEN’s role in managing the PI3K/AKT pathway and its impact on the RCC cell proliferation and migration. Methods This study collected renal cancer and adjacent non-cancerous tissue samples from our hospital. …”
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Patellofemoral Joint Loading During the Performance of the Forward and Side Lunge with Step Height Variations by Rafael Escamilla, Naiquan Zheng, Toran D MacLeod, Rodney Imamura, Kevin E. Wilk, Shangcheng Wang, Irv Rubenstein, Kyle Yamashiro, Glenn S. Fleisig

“… # Study Design Controlled laboratory biomechanics repeated measures, counterbalanced design. # Methods Sixteen participants performed a forward and side lunge at ground level and up a 10cm platform. …”
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Clofarabine induces tumor cell apoptosis, GSDME-related pyroptosis, and CD8+ T-cell antitumor activity via the non-canonical P53/STING pathway by Jing Chen, Jie Wu, Xiang Chen, Qian Tao, Nian Liu, Cong Peng, Can Lu, Qiuqiu Li

“…Background Clofarabine (Clo) is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drug for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia; however, its effects on solid tumors remain largely unknown.Methods In vitro and in vivo experiments have demonstrated the cytotoxic effects of Clo on melanoma and lung cancer. …”
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Analyzing Maternal Needs for “Internet+ Nursing Service” After Hospital Discharge: A SERVQUAL-KANO Model Approach by Ding L, Ding Y, Wang Y, Li X, Liu Y

“…This study employs a combination of the SERVQUAL and KANO models to investigate maternal requirements for Internet+ nursing services and to establish a foundation for enhancing the quality of postnatal nursing services.Patients and Methods: A questionnaire was designed by combining SERVQUAL and KANO models, and a cross-sectional survey was conducted in the obstetrics department of a tertiary hospital in China after expert correspondence. …”
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Extraction Socket Seal Technique for Socket Preservation after Tooth Extraction: An Innovative Approach. by Abduljaleel Azad Samad, Jodal M Ahmed, Hundren M Ali, Omed Shihab, Ahmed Haider, Dainius Karpavicius

“…Our study introduces an innovative ridge preservation technique that addresses this problem; it involved using an anatomically shaped composite resin lid that acts as a graft sealant and an approach for maintaining the soft tissue cervical profile. Material and Methods: The Extraction Socket Seal (ESS) technique was applied for 23 patients for socket preservation; atraumatic extraction of hopeless tooth was performed. …”
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Respiratory pathogen spectrum and epidemiological trends in Hainan Province: a retrospective analysis from 2017 to 2023 by Lvying Wu, Jianan Zhang, Zhiming Wu, Hua Pei, You Zhang

“…This study aims to illustrate changes in the pathogen spectrum among RTI patients in Hainan Province before and during the pandemic. Methods A retrospective study was conducted to demonstrated the epidemiology characteristics of respiratory pathogens across pre-COVID-19, NPI and COVID-19 pandemic in Hainan from 2017 to 2023. …”
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Men's more frequent predisposing factors in infectious endocarditis facilitate improvement of outcomes by shortening of diagnostic delay by S. Andreß, K. Reischmann, S. Markovic, F. Rohlmann, B. Hay, W. Rottbauer, D. Buckert, S. d'Almeida

“…IntroductionDespite growing evidence for sex-specific differences in cardiovascular disease, sex is poorly considered in the management of infectious endocarditis (IE).PurposeThis study aimed to assess sex-specific aspects in diagnosing IE.MethodsAll consecutive patients admitted at Ulm University Heart Center with suspected IE between 2009 and 2019 were included. …”
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Poppers use, adherence to antiretroviral therapy and risky sexual behaviors among HIV-positive men who have sex with men in Chongqing, China by Huailiang Chen, Jin Chen, Qingge Zhao, Min Zhou

“…To assess the risks for HIV/STDs transmission following poppers use, this study described the prevalence of poppers use and its associations with adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and risky sexual behaviors among HIV-positive MSM. Methods Between June 2022 to June 2023, 1501 HIV-positive MSM enrolled in the study and data on sociodemographic characteristics, substances use, depressive and anxiety symptoms, perceived HIV-related stigma, adherence to ART and sexual behaviors were collected using an online questionnaire. …”
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Relationship of monocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio (MHR) and other inflammatory biomarkers with sarcopenia: a population-based study by Zhiwei Xue, Jian Cao, Jianhui Mou, Rui Wang, Peng Liu

“…The research first attempts to investigate the association between MHR and low muscle mass and to compare the predictive abilities of MHR, SII, NLR, and NHHR for low muscle mass risk. Methods The study comprised 10,321 participants aged 20 years and above from the United States. …”
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Comparative safety and effectiveness of cryoballoon versus radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Muhammad Furqan, Ifrah Inbisat Raza, Shaheera Younus, Hareer Fatima, Hiba Azhar, Sania Kaneez Fatima, Laiba Ali, Sara Khan, Aayat Ellahi

“…This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of CBA and RFCA for the treatment of AF. Methods This study compared the safety and effectiveness of CBA and RFCA for the treatment of AF using a thorough review of randomized controlled trials up until June 1, 2023. …”
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Draft genome sequence of a co-harbouring blaNDM-5 and mcr-1.1 Escherichia coli phylogroup A isolate associated with patient colonisation in Ireland by Anna Tumeo, Francesca McDonagh, Aneta Kovarova, Kate Ryan, Christina Clarke, Georgios Miliotis

“…We report the draft genome of a rare instance of carbapenem, fosfomycin and colistin resistant E. coli phylogroup-A, isolated as part of routine screening of a human patient in a clinical setting in Ireland. Methods: E. coli E230738 was identified using MALDI-ToF/MS. …”
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Understanding Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Hesitancy in Japan Using Social Media: Content Analysis by Junyu Liu, Qian Niu, Momoko Nagai-Tanima, Tomoki Aoyama

“…Specifically, we investigate the role of misinformation, public health events, and cross-vaccine attitudes (eg, COVID-19 vaccines) in shaping vaccine hesitancy over time. MethodsWe collected tweets related to the HPV vaccine from 2011 to 2021. …”
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Conventional type 1 dendritic cells in the lymph nodes aggravate neuroinflammation after spinal cord injury by promoting CD8+ T cell expansion by Li-Qing Wang, Xiao-Yi Wang, Yue-Hui Ma, Heng-Jun Zhou

“…This study aims to explore the molecular mechanism by which classical dendritic cells (cDC1s) influence CD8+ T cell expansion in SCI. Methods Peripheral blood samples from patients with SCI and spinal cord tissues from SCI mice were collected, and the population of cDC1 subset was analyzed by flow cytometry. …”
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Early Outcomes With Cerebral Embolic Protection During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation by Shashank Shekhar, MD, Amar Krishnaswamy, MD, Grant Reed, MD, MSc, James Yun, MD, Rishi Puri, MD, PhD, Samir Kapadia, MD

“…We aimed to analyze the impact of CPD use during TAVR among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods: Data on adult TAVR patients with a concomitant diagnosis of AF was obtained from the 2017-2020 National Readmissions Database. …”
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Effect of Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation and Task-Oriented Training on Electroencephalography-Based Motor Recovery Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Maryam Zolghadr, Shohreh Noorizadeh Dehkordi, Javad Sarrafzadeh, Saeed Talebian, Hassan Haddadzade Niri, Marzieh Yassin

“…This study aims to determine the effect of motor cortical transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) as a top-down approach combined with task-oriented training (TOT) as a bottom-up intervention on changes in electroencephalography (EEG) spectral power in chronic stroke patients. Materials and Methods: Thirty chronic hemiparetic stroke survivors were randomly assigned to receive real or sham stimulation targeting the primary motor cortex (C3/C4) at 2 mA for 20 minutes and TOT daily over 15 sessions. …”
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Historical and projected forest cover changes in the Mount Kenya Ecosystem: Implications for sustainable forest management by Brian Rotich, Abdalrahman Ahmed, Benjamin Kinyili, Harison Kipkulei

“…LULC projections for the year 2035 under the Business as Usual (BAU) scenario suggest continued expansion of cropland (+174.70 km2), built-up areas (+0.49 km2), and open forest (+471.72 km2), with declines in closed forest (−423.53 km2) and shrubland and grassland (−357.79 km2).These results highlight the ongoing pressures on the MKE's biodiversity and ecosystem services. The study's methods offer a replicable framework for assessing FCC in similar ecosystems to inform evidence-based conservation and land management policies.…”
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How does the ultrasonic assist CO2 immiscible flooding? by Hengli Wang, Leng Tian, Yanzhong Zhen, Yating Li, Yi Gao, Gaorun Zhong, Kaiqiang Zhang

“…CO2 flooding is considered one of the most important methods for reducing CO2 emissions and increasing oil production from reservoirs. …”
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Genetic trends and common BRCA1/2 pathogenic sequence variants in black African and Indian breast cancer patients presenting at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, KwaZulu-Nata... by M Makhetha, C Aldous, N Chabilal

“…To retrospectively describe genetic trends in the black African and Indian breast cancer patients from KwaZulu-Natal Province, SA. Methods. We reviewed clinical and genetic data of breast cancer and high-risk patients who consulted at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital between 2011 and 2021. …”
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Perceived wildfire risk and past experiences with wildfire smoke influence public support for prescribed burning in the western conterminous United States by Christopher J Rogers, Celeste Beck, Rima Habre, Jo Kay Ghosh

“…This study aims to understand how recent experiences with wildfire smoke and perceived risk of smoke events affect public support for prescribed burning. Methods Data were from the May 2023 Household Emergency Preparedness Survey, an online panel survey of 1,727 adults in 12 western conterminous states, applying survey weights to reflect the underlying population demographics. …”
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