The associations between dietary flavonoid intake and hyperlipidemia: data from the national health and nutrition examination survey 2007–2010 and 2017–2018 by Yingying Wan, Dan Ma, Linghua Yu, Wende Tian, Tongxin Wang, Xuanye Chen, Qinghua Shang, Hao Xu

“…However, the relationship between the prevalence of hyperlipidemia and dietary flavonoid intake in the population remains unclear.MethodsThis study included 8,940 adults from the 2007–2010 and 2017–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES). …”
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Phylogenetic Analysis of Core Melanin Synthesis Genes Provides Novel Insights Into the Molecular Basis of Albinism in Fish by Chao Bian, Chao Bian, Chao Bian, Ruihan Li, Ruihan Li, Zhengyong Wen, Zhengyong Wen, Wei Ge, Qiong Shi, Qiong Shi

“…We found nonsense mutations in tyrp1a and pmelb of an albino golden-line barbel fish, in pmelb of an albino deep-sea snailfish (Pseudoliparis swirei), in slc24a5 of cave-restricted Mexican tetra (Astyanax mexicanus, cavefish population), and in mitf of a transparent icefish (Protosalanx hyalocranius). …”
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SARS-CoV-2 infection in UK university students: lessons from September–December 2020 and modelling insights for future student return by Jessica Enright, Edward M. Hill, Helena B. Stage, Kirsty J. Bolton, Emily J. Nixon, Emma L. Fairbanks, Maria L. Tang, Ellen Brooks-Pollock, Louise Dyson, Chris J. Budd, Rebecca B. Hoyle, Lars Schewe, Julia R. Gog, Michael J. Tildesley

“…The dynamics of transmission from university outbreaks to wider communities is complex, and while sometimes spillover does occur, occasionally even large outbreaks do not give any detectable signal of spillover to the local population. Secondly, we explored proposed control measures for reopening and keeping open universities. …”
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Determinants of Parents Taking Their Children for Scheduled Vaccinations during COVID-19 Pandemic in South Africa by Mokhantso Makoae, Tholang Mokhele, Inbarani Naidoo, Sibusiso Sifunda, Ronel Sewpaul

“…These findings are of significance especially during the time when the country is still struggling to reach a substantial proportion of its population vaccinated for COVID-19. Thus, these findings may be relevant in determining parents’ intentions to have their children receive the South African Department of Health recommended vaccines for their respective age group.…”
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Cardiologist-level interpretable knowledge-fused deep neural network for automatic arrhythmia diagnosis by Yanrui Jin, Zhiyuan Li, Mengxiao Wang, Jinlei Liu, Yuanyuan Tian, Yunqing Liu, Xiaoyang Wei, Liqun Zhao, Chengliang Liu

“…The dataset contains ECG recordings from all common arrhythmias present in the Chinese population. Several experienced cardiologists from Shanghai First People’s Hospital labeled the dataset. …”
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Detecting Range Shrinking From Historical Amphibian Species Occurrences Under Influence of Human Impacts: A Case Study Using the Chinese Giant Salamander, Andrias davidianus by Siqing Li, Wenyu Dai, Zhenkang Wang, Zhaoning Wu, Jiechen Wang

“…Climate factors have been key in shaping the salamander's distribution, but our findings reveal that population density has consistently impacted its range throughout history, highlighting the lasting influence of human activity. …”
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Correlation between skeletal maturation and developmental stages of canines and third molars among Saudi subjects by Hana O. Al-Balbeesi, Nadia W. Al-Nahas, Laila F. Baidas, Sahar M. Bin Huraib, Roa'a Alhaidari, Ghadeer Alwadai

“…Aims: The present study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of using the developmental stages of the canines and third molars to predict the timing of skeletal maturity in the Saudi population. Material and methods: The lateral cephalometric radiographs and orthopantograms of 239 Saudi patients, 106 males and 133 females, aged 9 to 21 years, were collected from several dental centers. …”
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The Optimal Cut-off Value of Upper Arm Circumference and Calf Circumference for Assessing Sarcopenia Among Chinese Community-Dwelling Older Adults by Li M, Yin T, Qi J, Shi M, Wang F, Mao Z, Zhang H, Wang L

“…However, the 30-second chair stand test was not different between participants with and without sarcopenia-AC or sarcopenia-CC in both sexes.Conclusion: We found accurate and Chinese population targeted cut-off values of AC and CC on sarcopenia diagnosis (25.9 cm and 33.7 cm in males; 26.5 cm and 33.0 cm in females) and a good evaluation effect of AC and CC on fat and muscle mass, muscle strength and physical functions in males, not females.Keywords: sarcopenia, upper arm circumference, calf circumference, health assessment…”
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The Germination and Growth of Two Strains of <i>Bacillus cereus</i> in Selected Hot Dishes After Cooking by Josef Kameník, Marta Dušková, Alena Zouharová, Michaela Čutová, Kateřina Dorotíková, Michaela Králová, Blanka Macharáčková, Radka Hulánková

“…The tested strain DSM 4312 showed good growth abilities and attained a population exceeding 6.0 log CFU/g within 4 h at 40 °C in foods with pH values > 6.0. …”
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The impact of train-the-trainer programs on the continued professional development of nurses: a systematic review by Mette Andersen Nexø, Natassia Rosewood Kingod, Signe Hornsleth Eshøj, Emilie Mølholm Kjærulff, Ole Nørgaard, Tue Helms Andersen

“…Study quality was assessed with Joanna Briggs Institute’s critical appraisal tools and data of study characteristics extracted (objective, design, population, outcomes, results). Heterogeneity of outcomes ruled out meta-analysis; a narrative synthesis and vote counting based on direction of effects (p < 0.05) synthesized the results. …”
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Depression and risk of sarcopenia: a national cohort and Mendelian randomization study by Qian Zhong, Lisha Jiang, Kang An, Lin Zhang, Shuangqing Li, Zhenmei An

“…BackgroundDepression and the increased risk of sarcopenia are prevalent among the elderly population. However, the causal associations between these factors remain unclear. …”
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Role of Prothrombin and Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Gene Polymorphisms as well as Thrombophilia Markers, as Risk Factors for Unexplained Recurrent Miscarriage: A Case-Contr... by Zeinab Ahmed Abd Elhameed, Omar M Shaaban, Hanan G Abd Elazeem, Azza Abouelfadle, Tarek Farghaly, Ghada Mahran, Mohamed Ismail Seddik

“…C allele was found in 70.5% of group I and 75% of group II, while T allele was foundin 29.5% of group I and 25% of group II (P=0.269).Conclusion: PT G20210A and MTHFR C677T gene mutations are not correlated with RM in the Egyptian population.However, Egyptian women with RM are strongly associated with hyperhomocysteinemia, PC, PS, and ATIII deficiencies(registration number: NCT03209063).…”
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Effectiveness of nurse-led care in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Dan Liu, Li Liu, Lin Yang, Ting Wen, Peng Xiang, Guifang Pi

“…Two independent reviewers assessed the studies using population/intervention/comparison/outcome/study criteria, and quantitative tools were used to gauge the methodological quality of the included studies. …”
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Social support, resource utilization, and well-being: a survey of adolescent parents in Washington, DC by Yael Smiley, Jaytoya Manget, John Barber, Iana Clarence, Nkechi Enwerem, Christiana Jolda, Patricia Quinn, Zillah Jackson Wesley, Davene White, Binny Chokshi

“…Future work will leverage the multidisciplinary collaborative to translate these findings into policies and programs that meet the needs of this population.…”
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Enhancement and optimization of gamma radiation shielding by doped nano HgO into nanoscale bentonite by Elhassan A. Allam, Rehab M. El-Sharkawy, Atef El-Taher, E.R. Shaaban, RedaElsaman, E. El Sayed Massoud, Mohamed E. Mahmoud

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Tillering Capacity of Brachiaria Cultivars in the Brazilian Semi-Arid Region During the Dry Season by E. L. L. Véras, G. S. Difante, A. L. C. Gurgel, C. M. Costa, J. V. Emerenciano Neto, J. G. Rodrigues, A. B. G. Costa, M. G. Pereira, L. C. V. Ítavo

“…The index of tiller population stability was higher than or equal to 1.0 in all cultivars. …”
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Simulation of COVID-19 disease epidemic in Iran based on SIR model by Mehdi Kazempour Dizaji, Mohammad Varahram, Rahim Roozbahani, Atefe Abedini, Ali Zare, Arda Kiani, Mohammad Ali Emamhadi, Niloufar Alizedeh Kolahdozi, Syeyd Alireza Nadji, Majid Marjani

“…Moreover, results showed that with the continuation of social restrictions and attention to health issues by the people in Iran, the peak of COVID-19 is seen within 50 days from the beginning of the epidemic also about 5% of the population is affected by this disease. The end of the initial wave of the disease was predicted at least 100 days after the onset of the epidemic. …”
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Dependência, pressão e recuperação de recursos florestais no Parque Nacional do Limpopo (Moçambique) by Vilela João de Sousa, Cristiano Pires, Coert J. Geldenhuys, Albano Rodrigues

“…Acording to the results, population structure (size class distribution of trees) of Mopane communities showed variation related to stand development stage, as expected. …”
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Association between the survey-based women’s empowerment index (SWPER) and intimate partner violence in sub-Saharan Africa by Irene Esi Donkoh, Richard Gyan Aboagye, Joshua Okyere, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Sanni Yaya

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The association between insulin sensitivity indices, ECG findings and mortality: a 40-year cohort study by Yonatan Moshkovits, David Rott, Angela Chetrit, Rachel Dankner

“…Currently, the association between ISIs and ECG findings and all-cause and CV mortality is still not established in a large scale and heterogeneous population. Method In a prospective study of the Israel cohort on Glucose Intolerance, Obesity and Hypertension (GOH) second phase (1979–1982) 1830 men and women were followed until December-2016 for CV-mortality and December-2019 for all-cause mortality. …”
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