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• Risk stratification for hepatocellular cancer among patients with cirrhosis using a hepatic fat polygenic risk score.

  Authors:Aaron P. Thrift, Fasiha Kanwal, Yanhong Liu, Saira Khaderi, Amit G. Singal, Jorge A. Marrero, et al.From:PLoS ONE (Vol. 18, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 28, 20234,940 words Report 1530LBackground Polygenic risk scores (PRS) hold the promise to refine prognostication in hepatocellular cancer (HCC). The few available HCC PRS include germline risk variants identified among individuals of mostly European...

• Psychiatric medications and the risk of autoimmune and immune-mediated inflammatory diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

  Authors:Ilmari Larivuo, Heidi Laukkala, Anna Nevalainen, Otso Arponen, and Olli P. O. NevalainenFrom:PLoS ONE (Vol. 18, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 28, 20235,341 words Report 1530LBackground Pharmacovigilance reports have suggested that certain commonly used medications may trigger autoimmune diseases (ADs) and immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs). We systematically reviewed the...

• Digital economy development and the urban-rural income gap: Evidence from Chinese cities.

  Authors:Xiang Deng, Meng Guo, and Yuyan LiuFrom:PLoS ONE (Vol. 18, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 28, 202310,141 words Report 1750LThe growth of the digital economy has created new forms of inequality of opportunity. This paper studies whether the development of the digital economy expands the income gap between urban and rural areas from...

• Exploring the experiences of people who had a stroke and therapists who managed people with stroke during the COVID-19 pandemic: An exploratory qualitative study.

  Authors:Ahmad Sahely, Shara Kai Ning Hew, Yik Ka Chan, Andrew Soundy, and Sheeba RosewilliamFrom:PLoS ONE (Vol. 18, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 28, 20239,241 words Report 1370LObjective To explore experiences, needs and rehabilitation priorities of patients who had their stroke and the experiences of therapists managing stroke patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design Exploratory...

• The modifier effect of physical activity, body mass index, and age on the association of metformin and chronic back pain: A cross-sectional analysis of 21,899 participants from the UK Biobank.

  Authors:Ana Paula Carvalho-e-Silva, Paulo H. Ferreira, Alison R. Harmer, Jan Hartvigsen, and Manuela L. FerreiraFrom:PLoS ONE (Vol. 18, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 28, 20235,614 words Report 1640LBackground There is growing evidence of the anti-inflammatory effect of the anti-diabetic drug metformin and its use to reduce pain. However, we currently lack studies investigating whether metformin is associated with...

• Analyzing referencing patterns in grey literature produced by influential global management consulting firms and international organizations.

  Authors:Sumayya Saleem, Elizabeth Dhuey, Linda White, Jamie Waese, and Michal PerlmanFrom:PLoS ONE (Vol. 18, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 28, 20238,968 words Report 1490LGiven the growing influence of non-academic organizations in the policy sphere, it is important to investigate the evidence both produced by and relied on by these organizations. Using citation analysis, a methodology...

• Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia: Assessing variation in knowledge and practice.

  Authors:Danielle Owerko, Kelsey Ryan, Erwin Cabacungan, Ke Yan, and Kris SaudekFrom:PLoS ONE (Vol. 18, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 28, 20232,839 words Report 1430LIntroduction Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (NH) is commonly diagnosed and managed by pediatricians in various clinical settings. The 2004 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Clinical Practice Guideline on NH is widely...

• Phylogeography of Aphyocypris normalis Nichols and Pope, 1927 at Hainan Island and adjacent areas based on mitochondrial DNA data.

  Authors:I-Shiung Chen and Nian-Hong Jang-LiawFrom:PLoS ONE (Vol. 18, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 28, 202310,205 words Report 1420LWe investigated the genetic structure of the freshwater fish Aphyocypris normalis, in 33 populations around Hainan Island and southern mainland China. Sequencing of the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) cytochrome b from 127...

• Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for infertile women: A systematic review and meta-analysis with a focus on a method-critical evaluation.

  Authors:Franziska Kremer, Beate Ditzen, and Tewes WischmannFrom:PLoS ONE (Vol. 18, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 28, 20238,490 words Report 1250LBackground Approximately seven to nine percent of couples of reproductive age do not get pregnant despite regular and unprotected sexual intercourse. Various psychosocial interventions for women and men with fertility...

• Spatial distribution and determinants of newborn care within 2 days of postpartum period among women with at least one antenatal care visit in Ethiopia: Mixed effect multilevel analysis.

  Authors:Melaku Hunie Asratie, Daniel Gashaneh Belay, Belayneh Ayanaw Kassie, Nuhamin Tesfa tsega, Fantu Mamo Aragaw, Moges Gashaw, et al.From:PLoS ONE (Vol. 18, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 28, 20236,256 words Report 1530LIntroduction Neonatal mortality is pervasive in developing countries like Ethiopia. Though the risk of neonatal mortality is preventable through consolidating simple, low-cost, and less time-consuming essential care,...

• Understanding the relationship between income and mental health among 16- to 24-year-olds: Analysis of 10 waves (2009-2020) of Understanding Society to enable modelling of income interventions.

  Authors:Fiorella Parra-Mujica, Elliott Johnson, Howard Reed, Richard Cookson, and Matthew JohnsonFrom:PLoS ONE (Vol. 18, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 28, 20239,113 words Report 1580LA substantial body of evidence suggests that young people, including those at the crucial transition points between 16 and 24, now face severe mental health challenges. In this article, we analyse data from 10 waves of a...

• Comparative analysis of magnetically activated cell sorting and ultracentrifugation methods for exosome isolation.

  Authors:Eda Ciftci, Naz Bozbeyoglu, Ihsan Gursel, Feza Korkusuz, Feray Bakan Misirlioglu, and Petek KorkusuzFrom:PLoS ONE (Vol. 18, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 28, 20237,038 words Report 1420LMesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes regulate cell migration, proliferation, differentiation, and synthesis of the extracellular matrix, giving great potential for the treatment of different diseases. The...

• Quality analysis of genomic DNA and authentication of fisheries products based on distinct methods of DNA extraction.

  Authors:Ítalo Lutz, Josy Miranda, Paula Santana, Thais Martins, Charles Ferreira, Iracilda Sampaio, et al.From:PLoS ONE (Vol. 18, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 28, 20239,636 words Report 1540LMolecular genetic techniques are an effective monitoring tool, but high-quality DNA samples are usually required. In this study, we compared three different protocols of DNA extraction: NaCl (saline); phenol-chloroform...

• Solid lipid-based nanoparticulate system for sustained release and enhanced in-vitro cytotoxic effect of 5-fluorouracil on skin Melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma.

  Authors:Ahsan Ali, Asadullah Madni, Hassan Shah, Talha Jamshaid, Nasrullah Jan, Safiullah Khan, et al.From:PLoS ONE (Vol. 18, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 28, 20239,679 words Report 1440LThe present study aimed to prepare solid lipid-based nanoparticles (SLNs) using Precirol.sup.® ATO 5 as solid lipid and Poloxamer 188 and Tween 80 as surfactant and co-surfactant respectively, and SLNs-derived gel for...

• Treatment patterns and out-of-hospital healthcare resource utilisation by patients with advanced cancer living with pain: An analysis from the Stop Cancer PAIN trial.

  Authors:Nikki McCaffrey, Seong Leang Cheah, Tim Luckett, Jane L. Phillips, Meera Agar, Patricia M. Davidson, et al.From:PLoS ONE (Vol. 18, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 28, 202310,063 words Report 1600LBackground About 70% of patients with advanced cancer experience pain. Few studies have investigated the use of healthcare in this population and the relationship between pain intensity and costs. Methods Adults...

• A scoping review of digital workplace wellness interventions in low- and middle-income countries.

  Authors:Yi Chiann Thai, Deanna Sim, Tracy A. McCaffrey, Amutha Ramadas, Hema Malini, and Jessica L. WattersonFrom:PLoS ONE (Vol. 18, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 28, 20237,897 words Report 1470LIntroduction Digital technology-based interventions have gained popularity over the last two decades, due to the ease with which they are scalable and low in implementation cost. Multicomponent health promotion...

• Prednisolone prescribing practices for dogs in Australia.

  Authors:Bonnie Purcell, Anke Wiethoelter, and Julien DandrieuxFrom:PLoS ONE (Vol. 18, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 28, 20236,031 words Report 1430LAlthough prednisolone is a routinely prescribed medication in dogs, there is a lack of information regarding prednisolone prescribing practices by veterinarians. This study aims to describe characteristics of dogs...

• SIFT-GVF-based lung edge correction method for correcting the lung region in CT images.

  Authors:Xin Li, Bin Feng, Sai Qiao, Haiyan Wei, and Changli FengFrom:PLoS ONE (Vol. 18, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 28, 20236,971 words Report 1310LJuxtapleural nodules were excluded from the segmented lung region in the Hounsfield unit threshold-based segmentation method. To re-include those regions in the lung region, a new approach was presented using...

• HR LC-MS/MS metabolomic profiling of Yucca aloifolia fruit and the potential neuroprotective effect on rotenone-induced Parkinson's disease in rats.

  Authors:Dalia E. Ali, Samar M. Bassam, Soha Elatrebi, Esraa S. Habiba, Eman A. Allam, Eman M. Omar, et al.From:PLoS ONE (Vol. 18, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 28, 20239,068 words Report 1360LYucca aloifolia L. fruit (Yucca or Spanish bayonet, family Asparagaceae) is recognized for its purplish red color reflecting its anthocyanin content, which has a powerful antioxidant activity. This study aimed to...

• Origin identification of Cornus officinalis based on PCA-SVM combined model.

  Authors:Yueqiang Jin, Bing Liu, Chaoning Li, and Shasha ShiFrom:PLoS ONE (Vol. 18, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 28, 20238,409 words Report 1540LInfrared spectroscopy can quickly and non-destructively extract analytical information from samples. It can be applied to the authenticity identification of various Chinese herbal medicines, the prediction of the mixing...