A generalised catalytic model to assess changes in risk for multiple reinfections with SARS-CoV-2. by Belinda Lombard, Cheryl Cohen, Anne von Gottberg, Jonathan Dushoff, Juliet R C Pulliam, Cari van Schalkwyk

“…Using a posterior draw from the fitted model parameters, a 95% projection interval of daily nth infections is calculated under the assumption of a constant nth infection hazard coefficient. …”
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Pathophysiology of Physical Inactivity-Dependent Insulin Resistance: A Theoretical Mechanistic Review Emphasizing Clinical Evidence by Habib Yaribeygi, Mina Maleki, Thozhukat Sathyapalan, Tannaz Jamialahmadi, Amirhossein Sahebkar

“…Diabetes mellitus is a relatively common metabolic disorder with increasing prevalence globally, associated with various risk factors, including lower physical activity and a sedentary lifestyle. …”
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JUSTIFICATION OF UNIVERSAL IRON SUPPLEMENTATION FOR INFANTS 6-12 MONTHS IN REGIONS WITH A HIGH PREVALENCE OF THALASSEMIA by Phakatip Sinlapamongkolkul, Pacharapan Surapolchai, Vip Viprakasit

“… Introduction: Many clinicians hesitate adopting a universal infant iron supplementation program due to the risk of increased iron absorption for those with thalassemia. …”
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Can fecal calprotectin be used as a biomarker of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in obese adolescents? by Büşra Tetik Dinçer, Ayşe Merve Usta, Alev Kural, Nazlı Helvacı, Ahmet Uçar, Nafiye Urgancı

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A Novel Three-Input Field Effect Transistor with Parallel Switching Function Using T-Shaped Channel by Zening Mo, Zhidi Jiang, Jianping Hu

“…In this article, a novel three-input field effect transistor with parallel switching function (PSF-TiFET) is proposed. …”
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Developing generic clinical trial animated explainer videos in the UK: results of a survey and case study by Clare Calvert, Vicki S. Barber, Duncan Appelbe, Kirsty Sprange, Claire Nollett, Fiona Lugg-Widger, Samantha Tanner, Duncan B. Richards

“…Abstract Background Animated short videos used to explain a concept or project are often called animated explainer videos (AEVs). …”
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A Five-Year Data Report of Long-Term Central Venous Catheters Focusing on Early Complications by Harald Lenz, Kirsti Myre, Tomas Draegni, Elizabeth Dorph

“…This study is based on a quality registry including all long-term central venous catheter insertion procedures performed in patients >18 years at our department during a five-year period. …”
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‘Showcasing Empire’ Past & Present Or A Brief History of Popular Imperialism, from Britannia to Brexit by Berny Sèbe

“…Can a genealogy be established between Britannia (Thomas Arne composed Rule Britannia in 1740) and Brexit? …”
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Splenic Artery Bleeding into the Extraperitoneal Space Mimicking Mesenteric Injury: A Rare Case of Blunt Trauma by Sang Hyun Seo, Hyun Seok Jung, Chan Yong Park

“…Splenic injury is a common result of blunt trauma, and bleeding occurs mainly inside the splenic capsule and may leak into the peritoneal space. …”
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Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) supplementation: a review of its mechanisms, health benefits, and role in sports performance by Mateusz Sprengel, Radosław Laskowski, Zbigniew Jost

“…Abstract In recent years Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) gained a lot of interest as an adaptogen, aiding sleep, stress management and presenting health and sports-related benefits. …”
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Dynamic Compression Behavior and a Damage Constitutive Model of Steel Fibre Reinforced Self-Compacting Concrete by Liang Bian, Jian Ma, Jie Zhang, Ping Li

“…The dynamic behavior of steel fibre reinforced self-compacting concrete (SFRSCC) was investigated by using a split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB). SFRSCC specimens with two strength classes of about 40 MPa and 60 MPa were prepared. …”
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Implicit bias among health care providers and its influence on African Americans - A critical analysis by Khushboo PATEL

“…African Americans have typically reported a lack of communication, misdiagnoses, and inadequate treatment from their health care providers. …”
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Coping with COVID-19 in a non-democratic system: Policy lessons from Thailand’s centralised government by Piyapong Boossabong, Pobsook Chamchong

“…Policy analysis in Thailand during these turbulent times (COVID-19) is based mainly on expert opinion expressed under a highly centralised and non-democratic political system. …”
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Blood Pressure in relation to 24-Hour Urinary Sodium and Potassium Excretion in a Uruguayan Population Sample by Paula Moliterno, Ramón Álvarez-Vaz, Matias Pécora, Leonella Luzardo, Luciana Borgarello, Alicia Olascoaga, Carmen Marino, Oscar Noboa, Jan A. Staessen, José Boggia

“…The aims of this study were to assess the sodium and potassium intake using 24-hour urinary analysis and to study their association with blood pressure in a Uruguayan population cohort using cluster analysis. …”
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A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Biomedical Mg Alloy and Surface Coatings in Orthopedic Application by XinYue Lu, HongXin Cai, Yu Ru Li, Xinru Zheng, Jiahao Yun, Wenhui Li, XiaoYu Geng, Jae-Sung Kwon, Heng Bo Jiang

“…The findings of this study will provide a theoretical basis for the investigation of composite coatings and guidance for the orthopedic application of Mg bone implants.…”
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A comprehensive review of massive transfusion and major hemorrhage protocols: origins, core principles and practical implementation by David Silveira Marinho, Denise Menezes Brunetta, Luciana Maria de Barros Carlos, Luany Elvira Mesquita Carvalho, Jessica Silva Miranda

“…The high mortality rate in severe hemorrhages managed with this strategy endorsed the need for a special resuscitation plan. As a result, modifications were recommended to develop a new clinical approach to these patients, called “Damage Control Resuscitation”. …”
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The association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and sperm quality parameters: a cross-sectional study by Mitra Soltani, Mohammad Reza Ahmadi, Zainab Shateri, Zahra Maghsoudi, Milad Rajabzadeh-Dehkordi, Moein Askarpour, Amir Hossein Asadi, Mehran Nouri

“…Also, the participants’ food intake was assessed using a validated 168-item food frequency questionnaire. …”
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Evaluation of cold atmospheric pressure plasma effects on Pseudomonas aeruginosa wound infection in a mouse model by Reyhaneh Shekari, Gholamreza Zarrini, Vahid Siahpoush, Farzam Sheikhzadeh Hesari

“…A multidrug-resistant strain was then selected. …”
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A pirataria como campo de possibilidades: apropriações materiais e simbólicas em diferentes sentidos by Fernanda Martinelli

“…This article discusses situations observed in a survey previously conducted on the consumption of luxury pirated goods. …”
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A Rare Cutaneous Manifestation: Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis after Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccination by Yaritza Serrano Gomez, Brittney Grella, Hongbei Wang

“…Results of a skin biopsy indicated LCV, and the rash completely resolved three weeks after clinical presentation.…”
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