Antibacterial Effect of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Murraya koenigii (L.) against Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens by Faizan Abul Qais, Anam Shafiq, Haris M. Khan, Fohad M. Husain, Rais A. Khan, Bader Alenazi, Ali Alsalme, Iqbal Ahmad

“…Analysis of growth kinetics revealed that the growth of all tested S. aureus strains was inhibited (∼90%) in presence of 32 μg/ml of MK-AgNPs. …”
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Identification, prevalence and pathogenicity of Colletotrichum species causing anthracnose of Capsicum annuum in Asia by Dilani D. de Silva, Johannes Z. Groenewald, Pedro W. Crous, Peter K. Ades, Andi Nasruddin, Orarat Mongkolporn, Paul W. J. Taylor

“…Pathogenicity tests on chili fruit showed that C. javanense and C. scovillei were highly aggressive, especially when inoculated on non-wounded fruit, compared to all other species. The existence of new, highly aggressive exotic species, such as C. javanense, poses a biosecurity risk to production in countries which do not have adequate quarantine regulations to restrict the entry of exotic pathogens.…”
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Preferences of pregnant women and obstetric healthcare professionals on using noninvasive prenatal testing to predict adverse pregnancy outcomes: a discrete choice experiment by Mireille N Bekker, Ewoud Schuit, Ian Smith, Ellis Becking, Elisabeth Akkerman, Peter Scheffer, Daphne Stemkens, Caroline J Bax, Neeltje Crombag, Lidewij Henneman

“…Higher test accuracy, fewer unnecessary interventions and less false reassurance all had a statistically significant (p<0.05) impact on the preference for a test. …”
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Elastic deformation impact on trihybrid nanofluid flow through different geometries with the combine effects of electrophoresis and thermophoresis by Munawar Abbas, A. Al-Zubaidi, Abdullah A. Faqihi, Ilyas Khan, A.F. Aljohani, Abdoalrahman S.A. Ome, Ahmed M. Gala

“…Improved materials processing methods, precise drug administration mechanisms, and more effective cooling systems can all result from an understanding of the interactions between fluid flow, elastic deformation, and nanoparticle dynamics under the impact of electrical and temperature gradients. …”
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Growth performance of 3-g Anguilla bicolor bicolor at different density by Sufal Diansyah, Tatag Budiardi, Agus Oman Sudrajat

“…The best stocking density was 4 g/L with the growth of 10.62 g biomass/day, the specific growth of 1.47%, 1.16 feed conversion, and survival of 96.24%. All treatments did not give significant effect on the blood glucose and cortisol level.   …”
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Efficacy and safety of the first domestic pegilated interferon alpha-2b «Pegaltevir» at chronic hepatitis C: pilot data of phase III clinical study by V. T. Ivashkin, Ye. N. Bessonova, P. O. Bogomolov, N. I. Geyvandova, K. V. Zhdanov, M. V. Mayevskaya, V. G. Morozov, V. D. Pasechnikov, I. Yu. Khomenko, A. V. Yagoda

“…Groups differed in relation to received drug and hepatitis C virus genotype. All patients received 1,5 mkg per 1 kg body weight per week of Pegaltevir or PegIntron and 800–1400 mg of ribavirin per day. …”
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Safety and efficacy of histotripsy delivery through overlying gas-filled small bowel in an ex vivo swine model by Meridith A. Kisting, James K. White, Sarvesh Periyasamy, Ayca Z. Kutlu, Adrienne L. Kisting, Xiaofei Zhang, Lu Mao, Paul F. Laeseke, Martin G. Wagner, Eli Vlaisavljevich, Fred T. Lee, Timothy J. Ziemlewicz

“…A ray-tracing simulation estimated the percentage of therapeutic beam path blockage by bowel in each scenario.Results All histotripsy treatments through partial blockage were successful (24/24). …”
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Safety and Effectiveness of Endoscopist-Directed Nurse-Administered Sedation during Gastric Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection by Yong Suk Cho, Sang youn Shin, Changhyeok Hwang, Jeonghun Seo, Jong Won Choi, Byung Kyu Park, Sun Young Won, Chun Kyon Lee, Yong Kang Lee, Han Ho Jeon

“…Of 209 collected patients, 83 were in the M group and 126 were in the MP group. Of all patients, 67 patients had the circulatory adverse event during the ESD procedure. …”
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A multicenter, single‐group, open feasibility study of a new individual cognitive behavioral therapy program for adult Japanese patients with attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disord... by Naoki Takamatsu, Misuzu Nakashima, Kei Matsuura, Ikue Umemoto, Masaya Ito, Junichiro Kanazawa, Hirofumi Tomiyama, Masaki Kondo, Hisateru Tachimori, Tomohiro Nakao, Masaru Horikoshi, Hironori Kuga

“…An intervention phase of 12–16 weeks and a 12‐week follow‐up will total 24–28 weeks for all participants. The intervention will use a new CBT program tailored to individual assessments. …”
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Causal Model of Aggression based on Personality Traits, Early Maladaptive Schema and Aggression: Mediating Role of Emotion Regulation Strategies by Shila Mohseni, Majid Barzegar, Azarmidokht Rezaei, Hossein Baghooli

“…The statistical population of the study comprised all second-year high school students in Yasuj during the 2019-2020 academic year. …”
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Factors influencing the unexpected measles outbreak of 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka by Kasunee Kalubowila, Chandana Gajanayake

“…Objectives: To examine the risk factors contributing to the unexpected outbreak in the Colombo Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS) area and offer recommendations for public health implications Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among all 142 notified cases of fever and maculopapular rash reported for one-year from 1 January 2023 in Colombo RDHS area. …”
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The Dutch-translated cultural competence assessment scale for nurses: Cross-cultural adaptation and validation by P.B. Sutharson, J.M. Maaskant, A.M. Eskes

“…We used a cross-sectional design and conducted the study in two phases. Nurses from all over the Netherlands were recruited through the newsletter of the Dutch nurses association and internal distribution by healthcare organisations. …”
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Shenlian (SL) Decoction, a Traditional Chinese Medicine Compound, May Ameliorate Blood Glucose via Mediating the Gut Microbiota in db/db Mice by Rui-xi Sun, Wei-jun Huang, Yao Xiao, Dou-dou Wang, Guo-hua Mu, He Nan, Bo-ran Ni, Xiao-qiang Huang, Hsuan-chuan Wang, Yi-fan Liu, Qiang Fu, Jin-xi Zhao

“…Alpha diversity analysis showed that all interventions with ginseng, Coptis, and SL decoction could reverse the increased diversity and richness of gut microbiota in db/db mice. …”
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Effect of Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections on Osteoporotic Fracture and Bone Mineral Density in Elderly Women with Diabetes Mellitus by Minsoo Kim, Jiwon Bak, Sejin Kim, Hee-Jeong Son, Seong-Sik Kang, Jin Hue, Byeongmun Hwang, Seung Koo Lee

“…The medical records of elderly women who underwent ESI were retrospectively analyzed. All patients had radiographic and BMD assessments performed before and after receiving lumbar ESIs. …”
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The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on HIV and AIDS care provision in South Africa: an integrative literature review by James R. Seretlo, Thifhelimbilu I. Ramavhoya, Fhumulani M. Mulaudzi, Rodwell Gundo, Tintswalo V. Nesengani, Mamoeng N. Kgatla, Mmapheko D. Peu

“…The findings revealed reduced HIV testing and monitoring, missing and cancellation of appointments, a decline in antiretroviral treatment initiation services and other services, such as antiretroviral treatment collections and adherence, were all affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 had a negative impact in the uptake, HIV monitoring, and adherence to antiretroviral drugs by people living with HIV. …”
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Subclinical Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction in Patients with Septic Shock Based on Sepsis-3 Definition: A Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography Study by Pham Dang Hai, Le Lan Phuong, Nguyen Manh Dung, Le Thi Viet Hoa, Do Van Quyen, Nguyen Xuan Chinh, Vu Duy Minh, Pham Nguyen Son

“…Transthoracic echocardiography was performed for all the patients within 24 hours of diagnosis. Left ventricular systolic function was assessed using conventional echocardiography and speckle-tracking echocardiography. …”
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Safety and tumour-specific immunological responses of combined dendritic cell vaccination and anti-CD40 agonistic antibody treatment for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer:... by Joachim G J V Aerts, Sjoerd H van der Burg, Martijn P Lolkema, Sai Ping Lau, Freek R van ’t Land, Marjolein Y V Homs, Casper H J van Eijck

“…Written informed consent will be required for all participants. The results of the trial will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.Trial registration number NL9723.…”
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Effects of cinnamon, rosemary and oregano on growth performance, blood biochemistry, liver enzyme activities, excreta microbiota and ileal morphology of Campylobacter jejuni‐challe... by Zahra Alimohammadi, Hassan Shirzadi, Kamran Taherpour, Enayat Rahmatnejad, Ali Khatibjoo

“…Except for the NC group, all chicks were orally challenged with 2 × 108 CFU/mL C. jejuni daily from days 21–25. …”
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A novel tool for assessing pediatric emergency care in low- and middle-income countries: a pilot study by Sonia Y. Jarrett, Andrew Redfern, Joyce Li, Camilo E. Gutierrez, Priyanka Patel, Olurotimi Akinola, Michelle L. Niescierenko

“…Basic respiratory and airway support equipment (e.g. oxygen, bag-valve mask devices) were available in all participating hospitals, whereas advanced airway equipment (e.g. pediatric intubation equipment) was available in 37.5% of hospitals. …”
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Impact of multimorbidity and complex multimorbidity on mortality among older Australians aged 45 years and over: a large population-based record linkage study by Alamgir Kabir, An Tran, Sameera Ansari, Damian P Conway, Margo Barr

“…The relative impact of MM and CMM on mortality decreased as age increased.Conclusion MM and CMM were common in older Australian adults; and MM was a better predictor of all-cause mortality risk than CMM. Higher mortality risk in those aged 45–59 years indicates tailored, person-centred integrated care interventions and better access to holistic healthcare are needed for this age group.…”
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