Influence of the Culture Medium in Dose-Response Effect of the Chlorhexidine on Streptococcus mutans Biofilms by Vanessa Salvadego de Queiroz, Renzo Alberto Ccahuana-Vásquez, Alcides Fabiano Tedesco, Luzia Lyra, Jaime Aparecido Cury, Angélica Zaninelli Schreiber

“…Ultrafiltered Tryptone-Yeast Extract Broth (UTYEB) was compared against MH and MH with blood supplementation (MHS). For each medium, six groups (n=4) were assessed: two negative control groups (baseline 48 and 120 h) and four experimental groups (0.0001, 0.001, 0.012, and 0.12% CHX). …”
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A randomized double-blind clinical trial investigating the effects of ellagic acid on glycemic status, liver enzymes, and oxidative stress in patients with non-alcoholic fatty live... by Sara Mighani, Rasoul Samimi, Mohamadreza Rashidi Nooshabadi, Seyed Amir Farzam, Hossein Khadem Haghighian, Maryam Javadi

“…However, changes in high-density lipoprotein (HDL), total cholesterol (TC), and fasting blood sugar (FBS) were not significant in any of the groups (P > 0.05). …”
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Prevalence of cataract and its associated factors among adult diabetic patients attending at diabetic care clinics in Northwest Ethiopia, 2023 by Abebech Fikade Shumye, Melkamu Temeselew Tegegn, Matiyas Mamo Bekele

“…Therefore better controlling blood sugar levels will reduce the development of cataract. …”
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Vitamin D Predicts All-Cause and Cardiac Mortality in Females with Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Comparison with Brain Natriuretic Peptide and High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Pr... by Patrycja A. Naesgaard, Ricardo A. León de la Fuente, Stein Tore Nilsen, Leik Woie, Torbjoern Aarsland, Harry Staines, Dennis W. T. Nilsen

“…Our aim was to assess the gender-specific utility of vitamin D measured as 25-hydroxy-vitamin D [25(OH)D] to predict all-cause and cardiac death in patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and to compare its prognostic utility to brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP). Blood samples were harvested on admission in 982 patients. …”
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The clinical features and outcomes of diabetes patients infected with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis comprising 192,693 patients by Kai Liu, Shu Liu, Ting-ting Xu, Hong Qiao

“…We discovered that white blood cell count, neutrophil count, inflammatory marker levels, D-dimer, urea, precursor of the brain natriuretic peptide (Pro-BNP) increased and lymphocyte count, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), albumin decreased significantly in the diabetic group in laboratory test results. …”
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Differences in clinical characteristics between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and influenza: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yingying Han, Jia Guo, Xingzhao Li, Zhuan Zhong

“…We also found significant differences in some blood parameters between the two groups of patients. …”
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Individual-level Predictors of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness: Urban–Rural Comparison by Onyinye Ginika Mba, Ibitein Ngowari Okeafor

“…Outcome measures were birth preparedness (defined as undergoing antenatal care (ANC) with a skilled birth provider, voluntary counselling and testing for HIV and saving money for childbirth at an agreed place of delivery with a skilled birth attendant) and complication readiness (defined as being knowledgeable about danger signs, identifying decision-maker, a nearest functional institution in case of emergency, emergency means of transport and funds and a suitable blood donor). Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed at P < 0.05. …”
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The implementation and impact of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) for Down's syndrome into antenatal screening programmes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Elinor Sebire, Chithramali Hasanthika Rodrigo, Sohinee Bhattacharya, Mairead Black, Rachael Wood, Rute Vieira

“…<h4>Background</h4>Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is a widely adopted maternal blood test that analyses foetal originating DNA to screen for foetal chromosomal conditions, including Down's syndrome (DS). …”
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A thorny pathway of macrophage activating factor (GcMAF): from bench to bedside by A. A. Ostanin, S. S. Kirikovich, E. V. Dolgova, А. S. Proskurina, E. R. Chernykh, S. S. Bogachev

“…Besides its anti-tumor activity, GcMAF exerts a potential against a number of viral and neurodegenerative diseases associated with increased activity of N-acetylgalactosaminidase (nagalase) in the blood serum of patients. Nagalase is an enzyme that completely (rather than selectively) deglycosylates DBP so it cannot be converted to GcMAF, leading to immunodeficiency. …”
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Urinary prostaglandin metabolites evaluation for activity monitoring in inflammatory bowel disease by Renata d’Inca, Hana Manceau, Lucia Zanni, Laura Vernoux, Xavier Treton, Katell Peoc’h

“…We also compared PGE-MUM performances to fecal calprotectin (FC) and blood C-reactive protein (CRP). A total of 214 patients were included from two University Hospitals in Italy and France. …”
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Experience of vascular injuries at a military hospital in Korea by Doohun Kim, Soyun Nam, Yoon Hyun Lee, Hojun Lee, Hyun Chul Kim

“…Preservation of the harvested vein in papaverine solution and blood while using a temporary intravascular shunt is a method of eliminating spasms.…”
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Responsible governance of genomics data and biospecimens in the context of broad consent: experiences of a pioneering access committee in Africa by Kobus Herbst, R Kerr, Daima Bukini, Ahmed Rebai, Akin Abayomi, P Andanda, J Mabuka, R Wamuyu, C Dandara

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Performance and quality of eggs of laying hens fed with Moringa Oleifera leaf flour. by Rogério Ventura da Silva Junior, Carlos Bôa-Viagem Rabello, Maria do Carmo Mohaupt Marques Ludke, Cláudia da Costa Lopes, Waleska Rocha Leite de Medeiros Ventura, Elayne de Souza Rocha Soares, Patricia Maria Guedes Paiva, Thiago Henrique Napoleão, Apolonio Gomes Ribeiro, Júlio Cézar Dos Santos Nascimento, Lilian Francisco Arantes de Souza, Helia Sharlane de Holanda Oliveira

“…Analysis of the biochemical parameters of the birds' blood serum did not show significant influences according to the levels of moringa inclusion in the diet, although a numerical reduction was observed in the cholesterol levels of birds fed with an inclusion of 6% of leaf flour in the diet, which could possibly be related to the presence of phytochemical compounds, more precisely β-sitosterol. …”
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The Effect of Taxifolin on Cisplatin-Induced Pulmonary Damage in Rats: A Biochemical and Histopathological Evaluation by Edhem Unver, Mustafa Tosun, Hasan Olmez, Mehmet Kuzucu, Ferda Keskin Cimen, Zeynep Suleyman

“…At the end of this period, the animals were killed with a high dosage of thiopental anaesthesia (50 mg/kg). Blood and lung tissue samples were taken for biochemical (malondialdehyde (MDA), myeloperoxidase (MPO), total glutathione (tGSH), and 8-hydroxy-2 deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG)) analyses and histopathological examinations. …”
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Patient-reported outcomes for diabetes and hypertension care in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. by Sarah Masyuko, Carrie J Ngongo, Carole Smith, Rachel Nugent

“…Outcomes of interest varied; most common were glycemic or blood pressure control (38), health literacy and treatment adherence (27), and acute complications (22). …”
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Taquicardia ortostática postural em adolescentes: como e por que diagnosticar by Camila Magalhães Silva, Ludimila Dos Anjos Teixeira Romão, Lalleinny Franthiesca da Costa Alves, Roberta Leão Bassi, Rose Mary Ferreira Lisboa da Silva, Fátima Derlene da Rocha Araújo, Zilda Maria Alves Meira

“…Following a comprehensive physical examination (including heart rate and blood pressure assessment) and additional tests (electrocardiogram, transthoracic echocardiogram, and Tilt Test), she was diagnosed with POTS. …”
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The Intracellular Growth of M. tuberculosis Is More Associated with High Glucose Levels Than with Impaired Responses of Monocytes from T2D Patients by Martha Torres, María Teresa Herrera, Guadalupe Fabián-San-Miguel, Yolanda Gonzalez

“…To evaluate whether M. tuberculosis infection susceptibility is associated with an intrinsic factor in monocytes from type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients or it is associated with hyperglycemia per se, we analyzed TLR-2 and TLR-4 expression by flow cytometry and the cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, and TNF-α by cytometric bead array assays, either stimulated with TLR-2 and TLR-4 ligands or infected with M. tuberculosis in the whole blood from T2D patients (n=43) and healthy subjects (n=26) or in CD14+ monocytes from healthy subjects cultured in high glucose (HG) (30 mM). …”
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Evaluation of the Inhibitory Effect of Moringa oleifera Leaves Methanolic Extract against In Vitro Growth of Several Babesia Species and Theileria equi and the In Vivo Growth of Ba... by Mohamed Abdo Rizk, Shimaa Abd El-Salam El-Sayed, Mohamed Z. Sayed-Ahmed, Yosif Almoshari, Saad S. Alqahtani, Sarfaraz Ahmad, Nawazish Alam, Basma H. Marghani, Abdelbaset E. Abdelbaset, Ikuo Igarashi

“…Every 96 hours, the hematological parameters, including red blood cell count (RBCs; 104/UL), hemoglobin content (HGB; g/dl), and hematocrit percent (HCT; %), in the treated mice were monitored using a Celltac MEK6450 automated hematological analyzer. …”
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Risk of Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Breast Cancer Patients Treated With CT-Guided Radiation Therapy: A Prospective Observational Study by Amdisen L, Brink C, Lorenzen EL, Roenlev JD, Ewertz M, Cronin-Fenton D

“…Thyroid function was measured in blood samples drawn at baseline, 6, 12, and 18 months. …”
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Detection of AdeAB, TetA, and TetB efflux pump genes in clinical isolates of tetracycline-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii from patients of Suez Canal University Hospitals by Hasnaa Azab, Aya Mohamed Askar, Noha M. Abd El-Fadeal, Amira A. A. Othman, Amal H. Rayan, Sally Khattab

“…Methods Clinical samples (457) were collected (blood, urine, sputum, ETA, pus, and pleural fluid), followed by A. baumannii isolation and identification, PCR detection of efflux pump genes, and detection of tetracycline susceptibility and its MIC before and after treatment with the efflux pump inhibitor (CCCP). …”
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