Constructing a potential HLA haplo-homozygous induced pluripotent stem cell haplobank using data from an umbilical cord blood bank by Ji He, Yanmin He, Qigang Zhan, Zhipan Wu, Qi Sheng, Wei Zhang, Faming Zhu

“…The analysis showed that 100 distinct HLA-A, -B, and -DRB1 and HLA-A, -B, -C, -DRB1, and -DQB1 homozygous haplotypes would cover 72.74% and 67.87% of Chinese populations, respectively, and 600 HLA-A, -B, -C, -DRB1, and -DQB1 homozygous haplotypes would cover more than 90% of Chinese populations. …”
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Combining Static and Dynamic Myofascial Dry Cupping Therapy to Improve Local and Regional Symptoms in Individuals with Low Back Pain: A Case Series by Brent Harper, Alana Dudek, Julianne Williamson, Alex Siyufy, Jo Armour Smith

“…# Introduction Chronic low back pain is a common musculoskeletal healthcare presentation with an expense of over $100 billion annually. …”
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Que font les solutions fondées sur la nature aux politiques de gestion des risques liés à l’eau ? by Joana Guerrin, Sara Fernandez, Ludovic Drapier, Anna Serra-Llobet, Catherine Roche

“…This special issue features seven contributions that contribute answering these questions and offer a critical look at NbS and their implementation. …”
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Immediate efficacy of auricular acupuncture combined with active exercise in the treatment of acute lumbar sprains in 10 minutes: Protocol of a randomized controlled trial. by Xin Tang, Qifu Li, Gaoyangzi Huang, Xianmei Pei, Ziwen Chen, Ya Huang, Siwen Zhao, Taipin Guo, Zili Liu

“…Immediate relief of pain and restoration of mobility in a short period of time are the main needs of patients when they visit the clinic. …”
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Resolution of Refractory Status Epilepticus With Ketamine Without Intubation in a Patient With Stroke-Like Migraine Attacks After Radiation Therapy (SMART) Syndrome by Kyle N. Kaneko, Pablo Read, John M. Eaton, Yoshie Umemura, Justin L. Hoskin

“…Ketamine has been used in RSE and a few instances in SMART syndrome. Here, we present a case of refractory focal status epilepticus in a patient with SMART syndrome who was treated with ketamine, which resolved seizures without the need for intubation.…”
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Evaluation of a Three-Stage Method for Improving Mandibular Retrognathia with Labially Inclined Incisors Using Genioplasty, Segmental Osteotomy, and Two-Jaw Surgery by Kazuhiro Matsushita, Hiro-o Yamaguchi, Mino Koshikawa-Matsuno, Nobuo Inoue

“…We have previously described a three-stage method to overcome this problem, involving genioplasty for improving the retruded chin, and to construct the infrastructure for subsequent subapical segmental alveolar osteotomy, subapical segmental alveolar osteotomy itself, and, finally, two-jaw surgery. …”
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Irisin: A Potential Link between Physical Exercise and Metabolism—An Observational Study in Differently Trained Subjects, from Elite Athletes to Sedentary People by Stefano Benedini, Elena Dozio, Pietro Luigi Invernizzi, Elena Vianello, Giuseppe Banfi, Ileana Terruzzi, Livio Luzi, Massimiliano Marco Corsi Romanelli

“…We compared irisin levels among groups of differently trained healthy individuals to explore the role of irisin as a physiological linker between exercise and metabolic health. …”
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Causes of Death in Implant Patients Treated in the Edentulous Jaw: A Comparison between 2098 Deceased Patients and the Swedish National Cause of Death Register by Jan Kowar, Victoria Stenport, Mats Nilsson, Torsten Jemt

“…Elderly patients (>79 years at surgery) showed a significantly lower mortality in almost all observed causes of death (1986–2014; P<0.05) with also a significantly lower mortality due to CVDs during the early period (1986–1996; SMR = 0.3, P<0.05). …”
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Automatic approach-avoidance tendency toward physical activity, sedentary, and neutral stimuli as a function of age, explicit affective attitude, and intention to be active by Farajzadeh, Ata, Goubran, Miriam, Beehler, Alexa, Cherkaoui, Noura, Morrison, Paula, de Chanaleilles, Margaux, Maltagliati, Silvio, Cheval, Boris, Miller, Matthew W., Sheehy, Lisa, Bilodeau, Martin, Orsholits, Dan, Boisgontier, Matthieu P.

“…Results based on neutral stimuli revealed a generic approach tendency in early adulthood (i.e., faster approach before age 53 and fewer errors before age 36) and a generic avoidance tendency in older adults (i.e., more errors after age 60). …”
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Impact of a Novel Two-Phase Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent-Assisted Extraction on the Structural, Functional, and Flavor Properties of Hemp Protein Isolates by Yi Chen, Wellington S. Oliveira, Fernanda F. G. Dias, Baraem P. Ismail

“…Defatting dehulled hemp seeds is a crucial step prior to protein extraction. However, conventional methods rely on flammable solvents, posing significant health, safety, and environmental concerns. …”
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A high fraction of inspired oxygen does not mitigate atelectasis-induced lung tissue hypoxia or injury in experimental acute respiratory distress syndrome by Kentaro Tojo, Takuya Yazawa

“…Therefore, it is possible that excessively low FIO2 may enhance hypoxia-induced inflammation in atelectasis, and raising FIO2 to an appropriate level may be a reasonable strategy for its mitigation. In this study, we investigated the effects of different FIO2 levels on alveolar tissue hypoxia and injury in a mechanically ventilated rat model of experimental ARDS with atelectasis. …”
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Efficacy and safety of ashwagandha root extract on sexual health in healthy women: findings of a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study by Amit Shrenikraj Mutha, Sonali Amit Mutha, Anupama Hem Tejuja, Deepak K. Langade

“…It was well-tolerated and may be a promising therapeutic option for FSD, though further research is needed.…”
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Distribution and Related Influencing Factors of AMH Level in Family-Planning Women of Childbearing Age: A Cross-Sectional Study from Beijing, China by Song J, Gao S, Zhao L, Tong X

“…Two different factors influencing AMH level were analyzed using a logistics model.Results: The AMH level decreased with age, with a median AMH of < 2.0 ng/mL for subjects aged ≥ 36 years. …”
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Impact of a Segmented-Scan Strategy on Residual Stress and Fit Accuracy of Dental Prostheses Fabricated via Laser-Beam Powder-Bed Fusion by Yoshio Kobayashi, Atsushi Takaichi, Yuka Kajima, Wenrui Qu, Noriyuki Wakabayashi

“…Three-unit FDPs consisting of two abutments and a pontic were fabricated using a PBF-LB machine with Co-Cr-Mo powder. …”
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A system of molecular markers to identify alleles of the Rht-B1 and Rht-D1 genes controlling reduced height in bread wheat by I. V. Porotnikov, O. P. Mitrofanova, O. Yu. Antonova

“…The proposed markers were tested during the genotyping of 11 bread wheat accessions from the VIR collection with the abovementioned mutant alleles and the wild-type Rht-B1a and Rht-D1a. The presence of nonsense mutations was also conf irmed by the results of allele-specif ic PCR. …”
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A Novel Approach for In Vitro Testing and Hazard Evaluation of Nanoformulated RyR2-Targeting siRNA Drugs Using Human PBMCs by Valeria Bettinsoli, Gloria Melzi, Angelica Crea, Lorenzo Degli Esposti, Michele Iafisco, Daniele Catalucci, Paolo Ciana, Emanuela Corsini

“…This compound and its scramble were formulated within a calcium phosphate nanoparticle-based delivery system. …”
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Association between COVID-19 anxiety syndrome and COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the postpandemic era: a cross-sectional study in Hong Kong by Timothy Chung Ming Wu, Jonathan Ka Ming Ho, Sai Kit Choi, Yanki Hiu Yan Chan, Bella Wing Sze Chan, Timmy Tim Ming Li, Fu Po Tam, Ivan Man Chun Wong, Alex Siu Wing Chan

“…The CVHS scores revealed a CVH prevalence of 68.1%. A significantly larger proportion of participants with CVH rated “hesitant” compared with those without CVH across all the CVHS items. …”
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Tuberculosis treatment outcomes and associated factors among patients treated at Bosaso TB Hospital, Bosaso, Somalia: A five-year retrospective study. by Saaid Said Jama, Mohamed Mohamud Abdi

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Tuberculosis remains a major public health problem, primarily in low- and middle-income countries. …”
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(Ré)générer les communs par la pratique physique du territoire, le cas de la Boucle noire à Charleroi by Michael Bianchi

“…What are the issues involved in such practices, and what are the links between this low-key regeneration of abandoned peripheries and the public development strategies of so-called post-industrial cities? Through a study of the Black Loop, an urban trail that runs through the industrial periphery of Charleroi, this article seeks to identify the way in which the creation of a trail contributes to the emergence of new spatial values and the inclusion of specific aspects pertaining to the common.…”
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Obtención y caracterización de biocarbón a partir de Eichhornia crassipes usando un prototipo de reactor de pirólisis solar by Alán Gerardo Jardón-Medina, Alejandro Ortiz-Fernández

“…[Resultados]: La optimización del rendimiento se encontró a 170 ºC con un tiempo de residencia de 171.8 min. …”
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