High SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels after three consecutive BNT162b2 booster vaccine doses in nursing home residents by Marloes I Hofstee, Joanna Kaczorowska, Abigail Postema, Erna Zomer, Maren van Waalwijk, Gustaaf Jonathans, Lia GH de Rond, Gaby Smits, Lotus L van den Hoogen, Gerco den Hartog, Anne-Marie Buisman

“…Abstract Background As older age and having certain comorbidities can influence humoral responses to vaccination, we studied antibody responses after the COVID-19 booster campaigns in nursing home (NH) residents. Methods In a two year longitudinal study with Dutch NH residents (n = 107), aged 50 years and over, we monitored antibody responses in serum prior to and after vaccination with a third, fourth BNT162b2 (wild-type; WT), and a BNT162b2 bivalent (WT/OMI BA.1) fifth vaccine. …”
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Manejo en atención primaria de las infecciones de transmisión sexual (III). Hepatitis víricas e infección por el VIH by Ricard Carrillo Muñoz, Cristina Agustí Benito, Mariam de la Poza Abad, Juanjo Mascort Roca

“…Abstract: Routinely obtaining a sexual history is a necessary first step to identify which patients have specific sexual behaviours that may put them at risk and use appropriate protective measures, especially in vulnerable populations. …”
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Knockdown of PDPN in astrocytes reduces hippocampal inflammation in T2DM mice by Xiaohang Wang, Xiaohang Wang, Xiaohang Wang, Qianqian Wang, Zhensheng Cai, Chengming Ni, Huan Wang, Hui Liu, Yusong Zhao, Jinbang Wang, Subo Liu, Xueying Wang

“…Knocking down Pdpn in astrocytes shows a protective effect in hippocampal inflammation and VaD.…”
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Effects of non-contact electric fields on the kidneys and livers of tumour-bearing rats [version 6; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] by Luthfi Nurhidayat, Ahmad Ghitha Fadhlurrahman, Firman Alamsyah, Warsito Purwo Taruno, Nisrina Firdausi, Subekti Evi Dwi Nugraheni, Rarastoeti Pratiwi

“…Animals were treated with 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene at a dose of 20 mg/kg body weight for mammary tumour induction. …”
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Conocimientos, prácticas y seroprevalencia humana de brucelosis en la zona lechera central de Cochabamba, Bolivia by Rosse Mary Yanez, Rocío Quitón, Ernesto Rojas, Tania Vargas, Daniel Eid, Jean-Jacques Letesson, Patricia Rodríguez

“…El ELISA indirecto IgG dio resultados falsos positivos, lo que indica que se debe adaptar el punto de corte a la situación epidemiológica local. Casi la totalidad de casos positivos por RB fueron asintomáticos. …”
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Insomnia, cardiorespiratory function and quality of life in individuals with post-COVID-19 fatigue by Nathalea Spode de Arruda, Alessandra Hofstadler Deiques Fleig, Charles Rech, Carine Cristina Callegaro

“…Conclusion: Individuals with symptoms of post-COVID-19 fatigue may have a higher prevalence of insomnia, reduced inspiratory muscle strength, functional capacity, and Tiffeneau index, along with impaired quality of life. …”
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Conversion from Nonshockable to Shockable Rhythms and Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Outcomes by Initial Heart Rhythm and Rhythm Conversion Time by Wanwan Zhang, Shengyuan Luo, Daya Yang, Yongshu Zhang, Jinli Liao, Liwen Gu, Wankun Li, Zhihao Liu, Yan Xiong, Ahamed Idris

“…Background. The conversion from a nonshockable rhythm (asystole or pulseless electrical activity (PEA)) to a shockable rhythm (pulseless ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation) may be associated with better out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) outcomes. …”
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Predicting pediatric patient rehabilitation outcomes after spinal deformity surgery with artificial intelligence by Wenqi Shi, Felipe O. Giuste, Yuanda Zhu, Ben J. Tamo, Micky C. Nnamdi, Andrew Hornback, Ashley M. Carpenter, Coleman Hilton, Henry J. Iwinski, J. Michael Wattenbarger, May D. Wang

“…The Scoliosis Research Society-22R (SRS-22R), a health-related quality-of-life instrument for AIS, has allowed orthopedists to measure subjective patient outcomes before and after corrective surgery beyond objective radiographic measurements. …”
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Evidence of Helicobacter spp. in Saliva and Gastric Mucosa of Domestic Dogs in the Central Region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil by Daniel D. Guerra Segundo, Camila B. E. Mello, Juliana F. Cargnelutti, Mariana M. Flores, Luís F. Pedrotti, Bernardo N. Antunes, Vanessa Milech, Omar G. Velasquez, Letícia R. Martins, Saulo T. L. Pinto Filho

“…Helicobacter pylori is a spiral-shaped bacterium, which plays a role in the aetiology of gastric diseases in humans. …”
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PENGEMBANGAN KIT PRAKTIKUM ELEKTRONIKA DASAR II BERBASIS SIMULATOR PROTEUS UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MAHASISWA DALAM PEMECAHAN MASALAH by Suwardi Suwardi, Erik Ayatullah, Haidul Haidul

“…The feasibility of the practicum kit as a learning media in a laboratory based on expert validation is 82.50% (very feasible) and based on the user is 82, 64% (very feasible).   …”
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The Potential Role of Regulatory B Cells in Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy by Zhaocheng Dong, Zhiyuan Liu, Haoran Dai, Wenbin Liu, Zhendong Feng, Qihan Zhao, Yu Gao, Fei Liu, Na Zhang, Xuan Dong, Xiaoshan Zhou, Jieli Du, Guangrui Huang, Xuefei Tian, Baoli Liu

“…Our review aims at highlighting the correlation between Breg and IMN and proposes potential mechanisms, which can provide a new direction for the discovery of the pathogenesis of IMN, thus providing a new strategy for the prevention and early treatment of IMN.…”
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Eucalyptus grandis WRKY genes provide insight into the role of arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis in defense against Ralstonia solanacearum by Jianlang Zhang, Xinzhu Yang, Chunyu Huo, Xinyi Fan, Qiutong Liu, Zhihong Liu, Yu Su, Zujing Chen, Zujing Chen

“…IntroductionWRKY transcription factors are essential for plant growth, health, and responses to biotic and abiotic stress.MethodsIn this study, we performed a deep in silico characterization of the WRKY gene family in the genome of Eucalyptus grandis. …”
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Ocular infections in international travelers by Francesca F. Norman, Julio J. González-López, Diego Gayoso-Cantero, Marta Vicente-Antolin, Maria-Dolores Corbacho-Loarte, Rogelio López-Vélez, Marta González-Sanz

“…Management of imported eye infections requires a multi-disciplinary approach involving ophthalmologists, travel medicine/infectious diseases physicians and other specialists.…”
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Risk factors and outcomes in patients who switched from peritoneal dialysis to physician-oriented or patient-oriented kidney replacement therapy by Liu Zhang, Xu Guan, Liang Liu, Yinghui Huang, Jiachuan Xiong, Jinghong Zhao

“…The association of physician-oriented or patient-oriented KRT conversion with outcomes after the conversion was assessed by using Cox proportional hazards models.Results A total of 257 PD patients were included in the study. …”
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The Global Burden of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women of Reproductive Age: Findings from the GBD 2019 Study by Jiang B

“…EAPC was derived using a generalized linear model with a Gaussian distribution.Results: The global burden of PCOS increased significantly from 1990 to 2019, with estimated annual percentage change (EAPCs) of 0.56 for incidence and 0.83 for DALYs. …”
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Effects of Walnut Protein Peptides on Promotion of White Adipose Tissue Browning and Prevention of Obesity by Yankun FU, Yuzheng CAI, Zhiqiang FENG, Siru CHEN, Tianlin WANG, Lianjun SONG, Tiange LI

“…Conclusions: WPP can promote the browning of WAT and prevent obesity and metabolic disorders induced by HFD, which provides potential as a functional food ingredient for preventing obesity.…”
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Safety of vancomycin-loaded cement spacers for treating gram-positive periprosthetic joint infections in two-stage resection arthroplasty among patients with renal insufficiency by Yu-Chih Lin, Chih-Hsiang Chang, Chih-Chien Hu, Yung-Chieh Liang, Pang-Hsin Hsieh, Sheng-Hsun Lee, Sheng-Hsuan Lin

“…Abstract Background The standard treatment for periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) typically involves a two-stage resection arthroplasty using antibiotic-loaded bone cement (ALBC) spacers. …”
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GFAPβ and GFAPδ Isoforms Expression in Mesenchymal Stem Cells, MSCs Differentiated Towards Schwann-like, and Olfactory Ensheathing Cells by Nidia Jannette Carrillo González, Gabriela Stefania Reyes Gutierrez, Tania Campos-Ordoñez, Rubén D. Castro-Torres, Carlos Beas Zárate, Graciela Gudiño-Cabrera

“…These cells express the Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), a type of cytoskeletal protein that significantly regulates many cellular functions, including those that promote cellular plasticity needed for regeneration. …”
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Assessing the Effect of Groundnut Shell Ash-Lime Stabilization of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement for Road Construction. by Tumusiime, Innocent

“…Test results show that the properties of RAP improved with GSA-Lime treatment. RAP was classified as A-1-a using the AASHTO classification system and the general rating as sub-grade in accordance with AASHTO (1986) is excellent too good. …”
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Consumption of Raw Herbal Medicines Is Associated with Major Public Health Risks amongst Ugandans by Fred, Ssempijja, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Ejike, Daniel Eze, Andrew, Tamale, Sylvia Anurika, Ewuzie, Kevin, Matama, Justine, Ekou, Paul, Bogere, Regan, Mujinya, Grace Henry, Musoke, Jovile Kasande, Atusiimirwe, Gerald, Zirintunda, Muhamudu, Kalange, Joel, Lyada, Ritah, Kiconco, Theophilus, Pius, Christopher, Nandala, Roland Mugisha, Kamugisha, Yunusu, Hamira, Edgar Mario, Fernandez, Simon Peter, Musinguzi

“…Community consumption of herbal plants in developing countries is a common practice, however, scarcity of information on their physiochemical composition is a major public health concern. …”
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