Use of Procalcitonin to Guide Discontinuation of Antimicrobial Therapy in Patients with Persistent Intra-Abdominal Collections: A Case Series by Gabriel Motoa, Amy Pate, Carlos Franco-Paredes, Daniel B. Chastain, Andrés F. Henao-Martínez, Leila Hojat

“…We found PCT to be a useful aid in the medical decision-making process to safely discontinue antimicrobial therapy in a series of patients with persistent intra-abdominal collections despite early drainage and appropriate course of antimicrobial therapy.…”
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2,4-Thiazolidinedione Treatment Improves the Innate Immune Response in Dairy Goats with Induced Subclinical Mastitis by Fernanda Rosa, Johan S. Osorio, Erminio Trevisi, Francisco Yanqui-Rivera, Charles T. Estill, Massimo Bionaz

“…In vitro works suggest that ruminants peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) can aid in improving the response to mastitis and can control milk fat synthesis. …”
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Vietnamese Sentence Fact Checking Using the Incremental Knowledge Graph, Deep Learning, and Inference Rules on Online Platforms by Huong To Duong, Van Hai Ho, Phuc do

“…Additionally, ViKGFC utilizes inference rules to improve the KG’s accuracy and employs matching techniques for rapid verification, thereby aiding in the swift prevention of misinformation spread on media and online platforms. …”
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Exploring the intricate relationship between public debts and economic development in Nigeria by Christian Ugwueze Amu, Success Ikechi Kanu, Hilary Chinedu Akuwudike, Kingsley Ikechukwu Okere

“…An ex-post facto research design was adopted in the study. With the aid of E-view statistical package, varied econometric analyses were conducted. …”
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Residual limb neuropathic pain association with neuroma, prosthetic, function, and participation outcomes in individuals living with a transtibial amputation: an exploratory study by Camille Fournier-Farley, Mathieu Boudier-Revéret, Dany H. Gagnon

“…Results: Of the 27 neuromas diagnosed, pain intensity was associated with no use of walking aid, less daily prosthesis wearing time, a higher PDI score, and a neuroma at the common fibular nerve. …”
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STAGER checklist: Standardized testing and assessment guidelines for evaluating generative artificial intelligence reliability by Jinghong Chen, Lingxuan Zhu, Weiming Mou, Anqi Lin, Dongqiang Zeng, Chang Qi, Zaoqu Liu, Aimin Jiang, Bufu Tang, Wenjie Shi, Ulf D. Kahlert, Jianguo Zhou, Shipeng Guo, Xiaofan Lu, Xu Sun, Trunghieu Ngo, Zhongji Pu, Baolei Jia, Che Ok Jeon, Yongbin He, Haiyang Wu, Shuqin Gu, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Haojie Huang, Weipu Mao, Shixiang Wang, Xin Chen, Loïc Cabannes, Gerald Sng Gui Ren, Iain S. Whitaker, Stephen Ali, Quan Cheng, Kai Miao, Shuofeng Yuan, Peng Luo

“…It guides researchers through potential challenges and pitfalls, enhancing research quality and reporting and aiding the evolution of generative AI in medicine and life sciences. …”
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PTMNavigator: interactive visualization of differentially regulated post-translational modifications in cellular signaling pathways by Julian Müller, Florian P. Bayer, Mathias Wilhelm, Maximilian G. Schuh, Bernhard Kuster, Matthew The

“…We demonstrate the utility of PTMNavigator by applying it to two phosphoproteomics datasets, showing how it can enhance pathway enrichment analysis, visualize how drug treatments result in a discernable flow of PTM-driven signaling, and aid in proposing extensions to existing pathways. …”
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The Heart of the Matter: Health Status of Aged Care Clients Receiving Home- and Community-Based Care by Deborah Yarmo-Roberts, Rosanne Laura Freak-Poli, Brad Cooper, Tim Noonan, Just Stolewinder, Christopher M. Reid

“…The data suggests that as a group there is a high degree of comorbidity, and depression, dementia and caregiver strain are highly prevalent. The findings may aid administrators and health policy planners in directing resources to key areas impacting on health outcomes in this group.…”
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Multimodal Screening for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Systemic Scleroderma: Current Methods and Future Directions by Ioan Teodor Dragoi, Ciprian Rezus, Alexandra Maria Burlui, Ioana Bratoiu, Elena Rezus

“…In addition to imagistic investigations, serum biomarkers aid in identifying patients at risk for PAH and can provide prognostic information. …”
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Use of the chronic illness research recruitment taxonomy to evaluate recruitment strategies in an eHealth feasibility study. by Rosalynn C. Austin, Anne Marie Lunde Husebø, Hege Wathne, Marianne Storm, Kristin H. Urstad, Ingvild Morken, Bjørg Karlsen

“…The reporting and identification of the recruitment strategies was aided by CIRRT use. By integrating the codes that aligned with CIRRT with recruitment progress was observed to be impacted by staffing and researcher visits. …”
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A Review on Automatic Mammographic Density and Parenchymal Segmentation by Wenda He, Arne Juette, Erika R. E. Denton, Arnau Oliver, Robert Martí, Reyer Zwiggelaar

“…Image-based risk factors, such as mammographic densities and parenchymal patterns, have been established as biomarkers but have not been fully incorporated in the risk prediction models used for risk stratification in screening and/or measuring responsiveness to preventive approaches. Within computer aided mammography, automatic mammographic tissue segmentation methods have been developed for estimation of breast tissue composition to facilitate mammographic risk assessment. …”
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Crystallographic characterization of Ag‐doping in nanocrystallite hydroxyapatite and evaluation of photocatalytic activity of organic pollutants by Md. Sahadat Hossain, Shifa Sarkar, Samina Ahmed

“…The samples were characterized with the aid of X‐ray diffraction (phase analysis, crystallographic characterization, and crystal size calculation using Scherrer equation and different models), scanning electron microscopy, and optical bandgap energy. …”
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Analysis of the skin layers and its appendages of developing human fetuses at different trimesters of pregnancy by Kumar Megur Ramakrishna Bhat, FK Febina, Lokadolalu Chandrachar Prasanna

“…Background: Understanding the fundamentals of skin illnesses mediated by the immune system and genetics is aided by knowledge of the composition and structure of fetal skin. …”
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Solar Drying for Domestic and Industrial Applications: A Comprehensive Review of Innovations and Efficiency Enhancements by Md Atiqur Rahman, S. M. Mozammil Hasnain, Prabhu Paramasivam, Rustem Zairov, Abinet Gosaye Ayanie

“…Solar drying is recognized as an effective, high‐quality, and sustainable method for food preservation, significantly aiding global food security. Dryers are essential in agriculture and the food industry for extending crop shelf life by removing moisture through thermal energy, with solar thermal energy being particularly suitable due to its environmental benefits and availability. …”
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Dynamic Stiffness Measurements of Road Pavements by Means of Impact Hammer in a Non-Resonant Configuration by Matteo Bolognese, Erica Greco, Francesco Bianco, Gaetano Licitra

“…During the work, a measurement aid device named Test Automation Device (TAD) was designed and implemented to increase the quality of the measurements. …”
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The Impact of Specific Gut Microbiota Metabolites on Chronic Kidney Disease Progression: Novel Diagnostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets by Daria Dąbkowska, Agnieszka Mioskowska, Joanna Szydziak, Aleksandra Hrapkowicz, Kinga Janowska, Olga Szeidl, Dominika Rehan, Julia Wołoszczak

“…Consequently, extensive research has been conducted on the impact of these metabolites for diagnostic purposes as well as their potential therapeutic applications. These metabolites can aid in both diagnosing the condition and predicting its progression. …”
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Deciphering Abiotic Influences on the Seasonal Dynamics of Leaf Folder and Caseworm Infesting Rice in the Konkan Region of Maharashtra by Nikhil Khemrajji Hatwar, Vinayak Narayan Jalgaonkar, Priti Sunil Shigwan, Kumud Vitthal Naik, Aaditya Jadhav

“…The findings of this study hold significant implications, providing a valuable foundation for predicting pest populations and aiding in the formulation of management strategies in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. …”
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Unusual Manifestation of Retained Product of Conception in the Cervix: A Case Study by Somayeh Livani, Alireza Fatemi, Moghadese Jahanshahi

“…Early and accurate diagnosis, aided by ultrasonography, is essential for appropriate management and prevention of complications. …”
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Reliable Atom Probe Tomography of Cu Nanoparticles Through Tailored Encapsulation by an Electrodeposited Film by Aydan Çiçek, Florian Knabl, Maximilian Schiester, Helene Waldl, Lidija D. Rafailović, Michael Tkadletz, Christian Mitterer

“…Cobalt and nickel were chosen to match their evaporation fields with copper, minimizing peak overlaps and aiding nanoparticle localization. Copper nanoparticles were deposited via magnetron sputter inert gas condensation with varying deposition times to yield suitable surface coverages, followed by encapsulation with the nickel film. …”
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Global scenario of silica-associated diseases: A review on emerging pathophysiology of silicosis and potential therapeutic regimes by Prasad Sherekar, Sanvidhan G. Suke, Archana Dhok, Srikant Malegaonkar, Shrikrishna A. Dhale

“…Evaluation of pathophysiological mechanisms could aid in the identification of novel target molecules and treatments; to date, there is no curative treatment for silicosis. …”
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