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Sex ratio at birth across 100 years in Sweden and risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality – a national register study
The human sex ratio at birth (SRB) undergoes temporary changes around a mean proportion of 0.51 male births. SRB has been well studied for...
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Stability of N-type inactivation and the coupling between N-type and C-type inactivation in the Aplysia Kv1 channel
The voltage-dependent potassium channels (Kv channels) show several different types of inactivation. N-type inactivation is a fast inactivating...
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Development of a novel approach for restoration of the meniscus using silk-elastin in a rabbit meniscus injury model
BackgroundLimited healing potential of the meniscus remains a burden for the successful repair of meniscus injuries in the orthopaedic fields....
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Changes in the anteroposterior position of the femur relative to the tibia impact patient satisfaction in total knee arthroplasty
BackgroundIn this study, we aimed to investigate the preoperative and postoperative anteroposterior position (AP) of the femur relative to the tibia...
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Effects of major air pollutants on angina hospitalizations: a correlation study
BackgroundAngina is a crucial risk signal for cardiovascular disease. However, few studies have evaluated the effects of ambient air pollution...
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From traditional to transactional: exploration of khat use in Ethiopia through an interpretative phenomenological analysis
Khat, a naturally growing stimulant, has seen a significant increase in both consumption and cultivation in eastern Ethiopia. This reliance on khat...
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Predicting pharmaceutical prices. Advances based on purchase-level data and machine learning
BackgroundIncreased costs in the health sector have put considerable strain on the public budgets allocated to pharmaceutical purchases. Faced with...
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Consumer wearable devices for evaluation of heart rate control using digoxin versus beta-blockers: the RATE-AF randomized trial
Consumer-grade wearable technology has the potential to support clinical research and patient management. Here, we report results from the RATE-AF...
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Public health interventions to prevent children drowning: an updated systematic review
AimInjuries are a leading cause of death and disability for children and young people worldwide and a significant public health challenge. This...
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Japanese physicians relating to climate change impacts on health, delivery of climate-specific advice, and advocacy for climate change policies
AimThis study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of physicians in Japan toward climate change and health, their delivery...
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Exploring the electronic structure of knotted proteins: the case of two ornithine transcarbamylase family
Context:Geometrical knots are rare structural arrangements in proteins in which the polypeptide chain ties itself into a knot, which is very...
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Design and Validation of Novel Potential Antiperspirant Peptides Blocking M3-Gαq Sweat Signaling Cascade
Sweat production is vital for human survival as its evaporation eases heat dissipation. Nevertheless, excessive perspiration or hyperhidrosis causes...
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Mediating role of gestational weight gain in the relationship between socioeconomic status and preterm birth: a Chinese population-based study
BackgroundThe modifiable mechanisms underlying the association between socioeconomic status (SES) and preterm birth remain unclear. This study aimed...
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The bidirectional association between the disability in activities of daily living and depression: a longitudinal study in Chinese middle-aged and older adults
AimDepression and disability in activities of daily living (ADL) are common in middle-aged and older adults. This study investigated the...
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The association between different impact exercises and osteoporosis: an analysis of data from the Taiwan biobank
Osteoporosis is a prevalent condition marked by reduced bone density and an elevated risk of fractures, especially among postmenopausal women....
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Admiration and motivation: key factors in managing PTSD among firefighters
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) presents a significant challenge for firefighters. While research suggests that admiration may have a positive...
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Association between organophosphorus insecticides exposure and osteoarthritis in patients with arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
BackgroundOrganic phosphorus insecticides (OPPs) are a class of environmental pollutants widely used worldwide with potential human health risks. We...
