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Synthesis of Silver Bis(1H-imidazolium) Trinitrate

Missouri University of Science and Technology 2011 publication

Finch Shelonda R., Harper Johnathan P., Choudhury Amitava, Sinn Ekkehard, Collier Harvest L.

Title

Synthesis of Silver Bis(1H-imidazolium) Trinitrate

Conclusion

The study successfully synthesized a new silver complex with specific structural characteristics.

Dynamic Programming Algorithm for Gene Set Enrichment Analysis

Center for Bioinformatics, Saarland University 2007 n=10 publication Evidence: high

Andreas Keller, Christina Backes, Hans-Peter Lenhof

Title

Dynamic Programming Algorithm for Gene Set Enrichment Analysis

Hypothesis

Can a dynamic programming algorithm improve the computation of significance values in Gene Set Enrichment Analysis?

Conclusion

The study presents a dynamic programming algorithm that efficiently computes exact significance values for unweighted Gene Set Enrichment Analysis, avoiding issues associated with nonparametric permutation tests.

Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes for Cancer Patients

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, Kyoto University 2024 publication Evidence: moderate

Yamaguchi Ken, Higashiyama Nozomi, Umemiya Maki, Inayama Yoshihide, Koike Ayami, Ueda Akihiko, Mizuno Rin, Taki Mana, Yamanoi Koji, Murakami Ryusuke, Hamanishi Junzo, Mandai Masaki

Title

Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes for Cancer Patients

Hypothesis

Can electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROs) improve communication and quality of life for cancer patients?

Conclusion

ePROs enhance patient-provider communication, education, and self-management, potentially improving treatment outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.

Varicose: A Protein Essential for Drosophila Septate Junctions

McMaster University 2008 publication Evidence: high

Katherine E. Moyer, Roger J. Jacobs

Title

Varicose: A Protein Essential for Drosophila Septate Junctions

Hypothesis

Varicose is required for the maturation and function of Drosophila septate junctions.

Conclusion

Varicose is involved in scaffold assembly at the septate junction and has a role in the patterning and morphogenesis of adult epithelia.

Structure of a Copper(II) Complex with Imidazole Ligands

Northwest University 2011 publication Evidence: moderate

Chen Bang

Title

Structure of a Copper(II) Complex with Imidazole Ligands

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a copper(II) complex that forms a one-dimensional chain through imidazole ligands.

Plant Responses to Nitrogen Stress in Arabidopsis

University of Guelph 2007 n=8 publication 10 minutes Evidence: high

Bi Yong-Mei, Wang Rong-Lin, Zhu Tong, Rothstein Steven J

Title

Plant Responses to Nitrogen Stress in Arabidopsis

Hypothesis

How do plants respond at the transcriptional level to chronic nitrogen stress?

Conclusion

The study identifies differentially expressed genes that provide insights into the complex nitrogen response mechanisms in plants.

Patient Satisfaction with Antiretroviral Services in South Africa

University of the Free State 2008 n=975 publication Evidence: moderate

Edwin Wouters, Christo Heunis, Dingie van Rensburg, Herman Meulemans

Title

Patient Satisfaction with Antiretroviral Services in South Africa

Hypothesis

What is the level of patient satisfaction with antiretroviral treatment services and how do human resource shortages affect this satisfaction?

Conclusion

The study found high levels of patient satisfaction with ART-related services, but identified human resource shortages as a significant obstacle to improving care.

Inter-Center Agreement in Sarcoma Treatment Recommendations

Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin 2024 n=21 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Roohani Siyer, Handtke Jolina, Hummedah Kamal, Albertsmeier Markus, Andreou Dimosthenis, Apostolidis Leonidas, Augustin Marinela, Bauer Sebastian, Billner Moritz, Bösch Florian, Deinzer Christoph K. W., Deventer Niklas, Duprée Anna, Eckert Franziska, Engel Lars, Fechner Katja, Fritzsche Hagen, Gaidzik Verena, Ghani Saeed, Grützmann Robert, Guder Wiebke K., Hamacher Rainer, Hecker Judith S., Hendricks Anne, Hillmann Axel, Houben Philipp, Hübner Georg, Ivanyi Philipp, Jentsch Christina, Jordan Maren, Kappl Peter, Kaths Moritz, Kessler Torsten, Kirchberg Johanna, Knebel Carolin, Krempien Robert, Lehner Burkhard, Lenze Ulrich, Lindner Lars H., Lörsch Alisa Martina, Maguire Nadia, Müller Sophie, Piso Pompiliu, Potkrajcic Vlatko, Reichardt Peter, Richter Stephan, Schewe Simone, Schiffmann Lars M., Scholten Felicitas, Striefler Jana Käthe, Schwarzbach Matthias, Seidensaal Katharina, Semrau Sabine, Szkandera Joanna, Szuszies Christoph J., Timmermann Beate, Tuscherer Armin, Wiegering Armin, Winkelmann Moritz T., Kaul David, Jakob Jens

Title

Inter-Center Agreement in Sarcoma Treatment Recommendations

Hypothesis

How consistent are treatment recommendations for localized soft tissue sarcoma across different German-speaking sarcoma centers?

Conclusion

The study found low inter-center agreement in treatment recommendations for soft tissue sarcoma, indicating significant variability in treatment standards.

Genetic Mapping and Phylogenetic Study of the Guppy

Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology 2007 n=16 publication Evidence: moderate

Christine Dreyer, Margarete Hoffmann, Christa Lanz, Eva-Maria Willing, Markus Riester, Norman Warthmann, Andrea Sprecher, Namita Tripathi, Stefan R Henz, Detlef Weigel

Title

Genetic Mapping and Phylogenetic Study of the Guppy

Hypothesis

Can expressed sequence tags (ESTs) and EST-linked polymorphisms be used for genetic mapping and phylogenetic reconstruction in guppies?

Conclusion

The EST and marker databases provide useful tools for genetic mapping and phylogenetic studies of the guppy.

Lysozyme M Deficiency and Otitis Media

The Gonda Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, House Ear Institute, Los Angeles, CA, USA 2008 n=56 publication Evidence: high

Shimada Jun, Moon Sung K, Lee Haa-Yung, Takeshita Tamotsu, Pan Huiqi, Woo Jeong-Im, Gellibolian Robert, Yamanaka Noboru, Lim David J

Title

Lysozyme M Deficiency and Otitis Media

Hypothesis

Does lysozyme M deficiency increase susceptibility to pneumococcal otitis media?

Conclusion

Lysozyme M is crucial for protecting the middle ear from infections, especially in the early stages.

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