Putative and pretreatment drug resistance mutations in reverse transcriptase gene among untreated chronic hepatitis B patients at Arifin Achmad Regional District Hospital, Riau, In... by Arfianti Arfianti, Fauzia Andrini Djojosugito, Maisaroh Maisaroh, Hendra Asputra, Dita Kartika Sari, Tubagus Odih Rhomdani Wahid

“…Methods: A total of 26 HBV DNA was extracted from the blood plasma of CHB patients. HBV RT gene was amplified and sequenced using the Sanger dideoxy sequencing method. …”
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Chemical, Spectral, Biological, and Toxicological Studies of Some Benzene Derivatives Used in Pharmaceuticals: In Silico Approach by Emranul Kabir, M R O Khan Noyon, Md Rabiul Alam, Mr. Nasiruddin, Sajia Islam, Mahima Akter, Monir Uzzaman

“…Chemicals that have a gender-bending impact on boys, were synthesized, their use spread, and as a consequence, they entered the ecology, the food chain, and eventually ended up in blood or human breast milk. Due to the use of benzene in both industry and medicine, chemicals with benzene rings are among the most problematic. …”
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Prevalence of Systemic Arterial Hypertension Diagnosed, Undiagnosed, and Uncontrolled in Elderly Population: SABE Study by Isabela Martins Oliveira, Yeda Aparecida de Oliveira Duarte, Dirce Maria Trevisan Zanetta

“…Hypertension was self‐reported or defined by increased blood pressure. Multinomial regression assessed factors associated with diagnosis and lack of diagnosis of hypertension (reference: no hypertension), and logistic regression assessed factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension (reference: controlled). …”
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Flammulina velutipes polysaccharide-iron(III) complex used to treat iron deficiency anemia after being absorbed via GLUT2 and SGLT1 transporters by Chenying Shi, Chen Cheng, Xiaotong Lin, Yanfang Qian, Yufeng Du, Guitang Chen

“…In vivo, FVP1-Fe(III) had a better restorative effect on blood parameters and iron status indicators in rats with IDA as compared with FeSO4 and exerted this effect by downregulating the expression of hepcidin. …”
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Slowly Delivered Icariin/Allogeneic Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells to Promote the Healing of Calvarial Critical-Size Bone Defects by Tianlin Liu, Xin Zhang, Yuan Luo, Yuanliang Huang, Gang Wu

“…Histomorphometric analysis showed that icariin was also associated with a significantly higher density of newly formed blood vessels. These data suggested a promising application potential of the icariin/SMC-PHBHHx/allogeneic BMSCs constructs for repairing large-volume bone defects in clinic.…”
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Effects of adipose allograft matrix on viability of humeral head cartilage and rotator cuff tendon by Andrea Karen Persons, Michael R. Baria, Ryan Rauck, Tyler Barker, Zarah Belacic, Sunjit Neginhal, Sushmitha Durgam

“…Abstract Background Rotator cuff repairs may fail because of compromised blood supply, suture anchor pullout, or poor fixation to bone. …”
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Correlation of Interleukin-17-Producing Effector Memory T Cells and CD4+CD25+Foxp3 Regulatory T Cells with the Phosphate Levels in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients by Cheng-Lin Lang, Min-Hui Wang, Kuan-Yu Hung, Sung-Hao Hsu, Chih-Kang Chiang, Kuo-Cheng Lu

“…Methods. 105 patients aged ≥35 years on chronic HD over 3 months were enrolled. The peripheral blood mononuclear cells were collected, cultured, and stimulated by phytohemagglutinin-L, phorbol myristate acetate, and ionomycin at different time points for T cell differentiation. …”
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Advanced point-of-care biomarker testing for the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases by Wenjun Ming, Yidan Zhu, Wenjun Jiang, Jing Zhang, Jinxia Liu, Li Wu, Yuling Qin

“…The present review offers a comprehensive overview of the prevailing categories of cardiovascular diseases and emphasizes the diagnostic application of cardiac biomarkers detected through blood tests. The focus of this study is specifically on POCT devices used for the detection of biomarkers related to cardiovascular disease. …”
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Experiences and Perceptions on Community Client-Led ART Delivery (CCLADS) Model of Antiretroviral (ART) Delivery: Patients’ and Providers’ Perspectives in South Western Uganda. by Kasande, Meble, Tusimiirwe, Happiness, Taremwa, Michael, Lamulatu, Kabiite, Amanyire, Mark, Nakidde, Gladys, Kabami, Jane

“…Patients perceived the model positively (cost-effective, improved quality care, no missed appointments), whereas others perceived it negatively (blood samples were not taken like before). Experiences also included enough time, learning some activities, and good adherence. …”
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Serum NFL and neuropsychological performance over ∼8 years in women with and without HIV: a longitudinal repeated measures studyResearch in context by Deborah R. Gustafson, Xuantao Li, Alison E. Baird, Henrik Zetterberg, Kaj Blennow, Jinbing Zhang, Amanda Blair Spence, Pauline Maki, Anjali Sharma, Kathleen Weber, Recai Yucel

“…Summary: Background: Blood-based biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and stroke, including serum neurofilament light chain (sNFL), are understudied in women living with and without HIV. …”
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Application of molecular approach in combination with providing treatment and control measures for combating Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina infections in small scale livestock... by Nutsuda Klinkaew, Pairpailin Jhaiaun, Giang Thi Nguyen, Ruttayaporn Ngasaman, Domechai Keawnoi, Niorn Rattanapob, Pipat Arunvipas, Meyanee Kanjanaphan, Nuttapon Manojai, Suwitcha Panchakhan, Julaluk Jaiboon, Piyavadee Numnual, Prattana Tong-in, Thongphanchang Khanthong, Paween Srirarai, Chutima Chantarakot, Pattarakitti Noenchat, Jaroonwit Napornram, Somtat Yangsuk, Tanakrit Cham-iam, Phuncharat Nilsuwan, Supicha Jindarut, Kanokrat Boonyok, Nipa Thammasonthijarern, Wissanuwat Chimnoi, Tawin Inpankaew, Burin Nimsuphan, Jumnongjit Phasuk, Ketsarin Kamyingkird

“…Dairy and beef cattle blood samples were collected, genomic DNA were extracted and nested PCRs were performed. …”
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Impact of variations in airborne microbiota on pneumonia infection: An exploratory study by Li Zhou, Chenchen Song, Lianlian Zhao, Zhi Guo, Yuhan Lei, Yunlin Han, Kai Gao, Yanfeng Xu, Zhiguang Xiang, Baicun Li, Jianguo Guo

“…Changes in body weight, blood parameters, pulmonary pathology, inflammatory factors, metabolomics, and fecal microbiota were analyzed. …”
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Human GM-CSF/IL-3 enhance tumor immune infiltration in humanized HCC patient-derived xenografts by Kelley Weinfurtner, David Tischfield, George McClung, Jennifer Crainic, John Gordan, Jing Jiao, Emma E. Furth, Wuyan Li, Erena Tuzneen Supan, Gregory J. Nadolski, Stephen J. Hunt, David E. Kaplan, Terence P.F. Gade

“…Tumor, blood, liver, and spleen were analyzed by flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry. …”
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Artificial intelligence-based, non-invasive assessment of the central aortic pressure in adults after operative or interventional treatment of aortic coarctation by Renate Oberhoffer, Peter Ewert, Harald Kaemmerer, Nicole Nagdyman, Oliver Dewald, Frank Klawonn, Michael Huntgeburth, Andreas Eicken, Christian Meierhofer, Sebastian Freilinger, Martin Middeke, Pinar Bambul Heck, Annika Freiberger, Frank Harig, Manuel Lösch, Fritz Mellert, Fabian von Scheidt, Elsa Ury, Nicole Wolfrum, Ann-Sophie Kaemmerer-Suleiman, Mathieu N. Suleiman

“…Despite surgical or interventional treatment, arterial hypertension may develop and contribute to morbidity and mortality. Conventional blood pressure (BP) measurement methods lack precision for individual diagnoses and therapeutic decisions. …”
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Anti-ceramide antibody and sphingosine-1-phosphate as potential biomarkers of unresectable non-small cell lung cancer by Lilla Bűdi, Dániel Hammer, Rita Varga, Veronika Müller, Ádám Domonkos Tárnoki, Dávid László Tárnoki, Martina Mészáros, András Bikov, András Bikov, Péter Horváth

“…Patient history and clinical variables were taken from all participants. Venous blood samples were collected to evaluate plasma biomarkers. …”
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Protocol for a multicentre, prospective cohort study of clinical, proteomic and genomic patterns associated with osteoporosis to develop a multidimensional fracture assessment tool... by Noushin Fahimfar, Bagher Larijani, Afshin Ostovar, Iraj Nabipour, Patricia Khashayar, Hans Peter Dimai, Nahid Moradi, Safoora Gharibzadeh

“…The fracture risk model is intended to be developed in two different populations, namely a European and a Middle Eastern one; (2) to develop a medical device, which would measure and/or quantify proteomic as well as genomic factors as present in whole blood samples collected through finger prick; (3) to test the clinical applicability and the validity of prototypes of the to be developed point of care device at both clinical centres.Methods and analysis This article presents the protocol of this prospective cohort that will be carried out independently at two different centres (Division of Endocrinology and Diabetology at the Medical University of Graz (MUG) as a clinic-based cohort, and Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Institute (EMRI) at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) as a population-based cohort). …”
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Percutaneous nephroscopy versus flexible ureteroscopy in the treatment of calyceal diverticulum calculi: a meta-analysis by Conglei Hu, Rui Ma, Yongxiang Shao, Zilong Liang, Meng Cheng, Haofeng Pang, Liping Yao, Fei Liu

“…Meta-analysis showed that FURL group was better than PCNL group in blood loss [SMD = 1.713, 95%CI:(0.858, 2.568), Z = 3.928, P = 0.000] and hospital stay [SMD = 2.611, 95%CI: (1.726, 3.496), Z = 5.784, P = 0.000], there was no significant difference in operating time [SMD = 0.079, 95%CI:(-0.43, 0.589), Z = 0.306, P = 0.760], complication rate [OR = 1.793,95%CI: (0.952,2.602), Z = 1.586, P = 0.113], stone-free rate [OR = 1.339, 95%CI: (0.576, 3.112), Z = 0.678, P = 0.497] and symptom-free rate [OR = 3.826,95%CI: (0.561,10.238), Z = 0.966, P = 0.334] as well. …”
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Altered Intracellular ATP Production by Activated CD4+ T-Cells in Very Preterm Infants by Giulia Aquilano, Maria Grazia Capretti, Francesca Nanni, Luigi Corvaglia, Arianna Aceti, Liliana Gabrielli, Angela Chiereghin, Giacomo Faldella, Tiziana Lazzarotto

“…To assess the activity of T-cells and the influence of the main perinatal factors in very preterm infants (birth weight < 1500 g). Design. Blood samples from 59 preterm infants (21/59 were dizygotic twins) were collected at birth and at 30 days of life to measure CD4+ T-cell activity using the ImmuKnow™ assay. …”
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Association between early‐stage diabetic nephropathy and the delayed monophasic glucose peak during oral glucose tolerance test in type 2 diabetes mellitus by Han Zhang, Hanqing Tang, Yunjuan Gu, Zhuqi Tang, Xiaoqin Zhao, Ranran Zhou, Ping Huang, Rongping Zhang, Xinlei Wang

“…Results With the delay in glucose peak time, blood glucose levels increased, insulin secretion function and insulin sensitivity decreased. …”
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Alarming rise in prevalence of obesity among children with essential hypertension: Reflection of larger global epidemiological change of adolescent nutritional status by Vishwak Gundeti, Shrikiran Aroor, Koushik H, Leslie E. Lewis, Suneel C. Mundkur, Ramesh Bhat Y, Pushpa Kini

“…Details of diagnostic evaluations conducted, comprising blood tests, imaging studies, and hormonal analyses were analyzed. …”
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