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December 3, 2024

Surgery-induced neuroinflammatory transcriptional programs in medial prefrontal cortex of mice during early phase of perioperative neurocognitive disorders

Xiaodong Tang, Xuwu Xiang, Yang Yu, Shuyuan Huang, Caifei Pan, Shuyuan Gan, Yongxing Yao

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18664 PubMed 39650559

December 20, 2024

Construction and clinical application of a risk model based on N6-methyladenosine regulators for colorectal cancer

Hanhan Zhu, Yu Yang, Zhenfeng Zhou

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18719 PubMed 39717046

December 16, 2024

Association between hand grip strength and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study

Mshari Alghadier, Nada Almasoud, Dalia Alharthi, Omar Alrashdi, Reem Albesher

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18679 PubMed 39703915

December 12, 2024

Study of TRAF3IP3 for prognosis and immune infiltration in hepatocellular carcinoma

Xing Wang, Xin Gao, Airu Liu, Yan Qin, Zhi-Yu Ni, Xiao Lan Zhang

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18538 PubMed 39677949

December 18, 2024

Effects of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Chinese propolis on dental pulp stem cell viability, migration and cytokine expression

Ha Bin Park, Yen Dinh, Pilar Yesares Rubi, Jennifer L. Gibbs, Benoit Michot

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18742 PubMed 39713129

December 16, 2024

Hydrogen gas inhalation prior to high-intensity training reduces attenuation of nitric oxide bioavailability in male rugby players

Yuqi Zhao, Chaoqun Li, Shi Zhou, Zhiguang Xu, Xin Huang, Li Wen

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18503 PubMed 39703911

December 18, 2024

Antimicrobial activity of Ruta angustifolia L. Pers against periodontal pathogen: Porphyromonas gingivalis

Husna Hazirah Bakri, Syarifah Nur Syed Abdul Rahman, Zarith Safinaz Dol Bakri, Elly Munadziroh, Wan Himratul Aznita Wan Harun

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18751 PubMed 39713137

December 13, 2024

Efficacy of different dietary therapy strategies in active pediatric Crohn’s disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Jiaze Ma, Jinchen Chong, Zhengxi Qiu, Yuji Wang, Tuo Chen, Yugen Chen

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18692 PubMed 39686992

December 13, 2024

A machine learning approach for identifying anatomical biomarkers of early mild cognitive impairment

Alwani Liyana Ahmad, Jose M. Sanchez-Bornot, Roberto C. Sotero, Damien Coyle, Zamzuri Idris, Ibrahima Faye

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18490 PubMed 39686993

December 13, 2024

The bile acid metabolome in umbilical cord blood and meconium of healthy newborns: distinct characteristics and implications

Chunxia Lu, Zhiyong Gao, Siqi Zhang, Ke Du, Die Xu, Wenbin Dong, Yujiao Zhang, Xiaoping Lei

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18506 PubMed 39686994

December 13, 2024

Effects of prophylactic nebulized antibiotics on the prevention of ICU-acquired pneumonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Ming Gao, Xiaoxu Yu, Xiaoxuan Liu, Yuan Xu, Hua Zhou, Yan Zhu

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18686 PubMed 39686984

December 23, 2024

Association of tyrosine kinase 2 polymorphisms with susceptibility to microscopic polyangiitis in a Guangxi population

Binglan Yang, Liepeng Chu, Fei Feng, Shurong Lu, Chao Xue

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18735 PubMed 39726748

December 9, 2024

Spectrum analysis of inborn errors of metabolism for expanded newborn screening in Xinjiang, China

Jingying Zhu, Li Han, Pingjingwen Yang, Ziyi Feng, Shuyuan Xue

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18173 PubMed 39670100

December 18, 2024

The effect of varying thicknesses of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and Biodentine as apical plugs on the fracture resistance of teeth with simulated open apices: a comparative in vitro study

Pankaj Panjwani, Kulvinder Banga, Jatin Atram, Dian Agustin Wahjuningrum, Alexander Maniangat Luke, Krishna Prasad Shetty, Ajinkya M. Pawar

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18691 PubMed 39713144

December 17, 2024

Non-obese non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and the risk of chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Yixian You, Xiong Pei, Wei Jiang, Qingmin Zeng, Lang Bai, Taoyou Zhou, Xiaoju Lv, Hong Tang, Dongbo Wu

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18459 PubMed 39713133

December 11, 2024

Characterization and clinical outcomes of outpatients with subacute or chronic post COVID-19 cough: a real-world study

Chun Yao, Dongliang Cheng, Wenhong Yang, Yun Guo, Tong Zhou

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18705 PubMed 39677958

December 23, 2024

Malignant behaviors and immune response in melanoma: Epstein-Barr virus induced gene 3 as a therapeutic target based on an in-vitro exploration

Ying Zhang, Fengrui Cheng, Xingrui Cai, Jingping Wu

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18730 PubMed 39726752

December 18, 2024

The role of circRNA in breast cancer drug resistance

Shaofeng Yang, Donghai Li

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18733 PubMed 39713143

December 10, 2024

Differential circulating miRNA profiles identified miR-423-5p, miR-93-5p, and miR-4532 as potential biomarkers for cholangiocarcinoma diagnosis

Kittiya Supradit, Sattrachai Prasopdee, Teva Phanaksri, Sithichoke Tangphatsornruang, Montinee Pholhelm, Siraphatsorn Yusuk, Kritiya Butthongkomvong, Kanokpan Wongprasert, Jutharat Kulsantiwong, Amnat Chukan, Smarn Tesana, Veerachai Thitapakorn

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18367 PubMed 39677943

December 9, 2024

Accuracy of augmented reality navigated surgery for placement of zygomatic implants: a human cadaver study

Sander Tabernée Heijtmeijer, Haye Glas, Nard Janssen, Nathalie Vosselman, Sebastiaan de Visscher, Fred Spijkervet, Gerry Raghoebar, Remco de Bree, Antoine Rosenberg, Max Witjes, Joep Kraeima

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18468 PubMed 39670105

December 6, 2024

The mediation role of sleep on the relationship between drinks behavior and female androgenetic alopecia

Shiqi Liu, Hao Gu, Ruxin Ji, Wei Shi, Fangfen Liu, Hongfu Xie, Ji Li, Yicong Liu, Yan Tang

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18647 PubMed 39655323

December 6, 2024

Health status and morphometrics of Galápagos magnificent frigatebirds (Fregata magnificens magnificens) determined by hematology, biochemistry, blood gas, and physical examination

Kimberly E. Guzmán, Diane Deresienski, Juan Pablo Muñoz-Pérez, Ronald K. Passingham, Alice Skehel, Catalina Ulloa, Cristina Regalado, Gregory A. Lewbart, Carlos A. Valle

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18609 PubMed 39655326

December 17, 2024

Prognostic value of inflammatory and nutritional indexes among patients with unresectable advanced gastric cancer receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors combined with chemotherapy—a retrospective study

Meiqin Zhu, Lin-Ting Zhang, Wenjuan Lai, Fang Yang, Danyang Zhou, Ruilian Xu, Gangling Tong

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18659 PubMed 39713151

December 23, 2024

Identification of the whole genome of alternative splicing and RNA-binding proteins involved in nintedanib-induced apoptosis in gastric cancer cells

Xiaohua Dong, Zhilong Liu, Miao Yu, Xiaojun Yang, Hui Cai

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18697 PubMed 39726754

December 13, 2024

Computer vision syndrome and associated factors among urban and rural bankers in Trinidad and Tobago

Kingsley Ekemiri, Devonte McKnight, Chioma Ekemiri, Ngozika Ezinne, Henrietta Ashang, Virginia Victor, Osaze Okonedo, Ayishetu Oshoke Shuaibu, Robin Seemongal-Dass

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18584 PubMed 39686989