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Open AccessEffect of NLRP3 gene knockdown on pyroptosis and ferroptosis in diabetic cardiomyopathy injury
Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a chronic disease caused by diabetes mellitus, which is recognized as a worldwide challenging disease. This study aimed to investigate the role and the potential mechanism of k...
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Open AccessAssessing the impact of small firm dynamics on public mental health amid the pandemic in Latin America
The aim of our study is to examine the relationship between the economic activity of small firms and the mental well-being of the population in five Latin American countries in the early stages of the pandemic.
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Open AccessPET-CT-guided, symptom-based, patient-initiated surveillance versus clinical follow-up in head neck cancer patients (PETNECK2): study protocol for a multicentre feasibility study and non-inferiority, randomised, phase III trial
Approximately 40% of treated head and neck cancer (HNC) patients develop recurrence. The risk of recurrence declines with time from treatment. Current guidelines recommend clinical follow-up every two months f...
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Open AccessComparison of the effect of combined usage of povidone-iodine irrigation and topical vancomycin powder to the use of povidone-iodine irrigation alone on the periprosthetic joint infection incidence rate in patients undergoing primary total hip and knee arthroplasty: a protocol for multicenter prospective randomized clinical trial
With the increasing number of joint replacement surgeries, periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) has become a significant concern in orthopedic practice, making research on PJI prevention paramount. Therefore, ...
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Open AccessForensic species identification: practical guide for animal and plant DNA analysis
The importance of non-human DNA in the forensic field has increased greatly in recent years, together with the type of applications. The molecular species identification of animal and botanical material may be...
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Open AccessDepressive symptoms as risk factors for the onset of home hypertension: a prospective cohort study
Depression is comorbid with somatic diseases; however, the relationship between depressive symptoms and hypertension (HT), a risk factor for cardiovascular events, remains unclear. Home blood pressure (BP) is ...
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Open AccessNormalized lactate load as an independent prognostic indicator in patients with cardiogenic shock
Early prognosis evaluation is crucial for decision-making in cardiogenic shock (CS) patients. Dynamic lactate assessment, for example, normalized lactate load, has been a better prognosis predictor than single...
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Open AccessSmartphone-based intervention for postpartum depressive symptoms (Smart-e-Moms): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Postpartum depression constitutes a significant public health issue, with prevalence rates ranging between 8 and 19% in high-income nations. Nevertheless, numerous barriers, including time constraints, societa...
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Open AccessEffects of polygenic risk score and sodium and potassium intake on hypertension in Asians: A nationwide prospective cohort study
Genetic factors, lifestyle, and diet have been shown to play important roles in the development of hypertension. Increased salt intake is an important risk factor for hypertension. However, research on the inv...
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Open AccessTrends in alcohol use and alcoholic liver disease in South Korea: a nationwide cohort study
There is a lack of national-level research on alcohol consumption and the epidemiology of alcoholic liver disease (ALD) in South Korea. This study aims to address the critical public health issue of ALD by foc...
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Open AccessApolipoprotein E E3/E4 genotype is associated with an increased risk of premature coronary artery disease
Dyslipidemia is one of the causes of coronary heart disease (CAD), and apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene polymorphism affects lipid levels. However, the relationship between APOE gene polymorphisms and premature CAD (...
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Open AccessAuthor Correction: Reducing short-acting beta-agonist use in asthma: Impact of national incentives on prescribing practices in England and the findings from SENTINEL Plus early adopter sites
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Open AccessErratum zu: The death of the Empress Elisabeth of Austria and Queen of Hungary—retold and reassessed with reconstruction of her autopsy
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Open AccessCorrection: Improving medication adherence among persons with cardiovascular disease through m-health and community health worker-led interventions in Kerala; protocol for a type II effectiveness-implementation research-(SHRADDHA-ENDIRA)
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Open AccessCorrection: Letrozole ovulation regimen for frozen-thawed embryo transfer in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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Open AccessA cross-sectional survey of first-aid kit equipment in a family in Sichuan, China
To examine residents’ first-aid kit preparation and its influencing factors.
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Open AccessThe accuracy of predicting hospital admission by emergency medical service and emergency department personnel compared to the prehospital MEWS: a prospective multicenter study
Overcrowding in the emergency department (ED) is a global problem. Early and accurate recognition of a patient’s disposition could limit time spend at the ED and thus improve throughput and quality of care pro...
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End of an era: the passing of pioneers of cloning
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Open AccessProspective modeling and estimating the epidemiologically informative match rate within large foodborne pathogen genomic databases
Much has been written about the utility of genomic databases to public health. Within food safety these databases contain data from two types of isolates—those from patients (i.e., clinical) and those from non...
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Open AccessThe history of diapers and their environmental impact
This article examines diaper practices around the world throughout history.
This article reviews the innovation of the moder...
