The effect of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation on total antioxidant capacity (TAC), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and interleukin-6 levels in underweight pregnant women by Salmon Charles Siahaan, Budi Santoso, Kanti Ismayani, Natalia Yuwono, Mohd Aznan Md Aris

“…The study ran from July to December 2023, using non-probability sampling to select participants. Blood samples were collected before and after two months of DHA supplementation. …”
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A Novel Bimodal Imaging Agent Targeting HER2 Molecule of Breast Cancer by Wei Lv, Yamei Shen, Hengli Yang, Rui Yang, Wenbin Cai, Jian Zhang, Lijun Yuan, Yunyou Duan, Li Zhang

“…Targeting it with functional molecule, nanobubble can adhere selectively to cellular epitopes and receptors outside the vasculature via enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect of tumor blood vessel. To enhance the targeting rate of our previous prepared NBs-Affibody for HER2 (+) breast cancer imaging, we introduced a near-infrared fluorescent (NIRF) dye, IR783, in this study to enhance tumor-specific targeting rate and provide a promising modality for dual-mode imaging. …”
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Macular Retinal Vessel Oxygen Saturation Elevation in Chinese Central Serous Chorioretinopathy by Cheng Li, Xiaoxiao Feng, Xin Wen, Xiaobing Qian, Qishan Zheng, Yongguang Yuan, Yue Fu, Wanwen Shao, Yujie Li, Xiaofeng Lin, Qianying Gao

“…Relative oxygen saturation of retinal blood vessels was measured in 33 Chinese patients with single-eye CSC using the Oxymap T1 retinal oximeter. …”
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Surgical Extirpation of Glomus Tumor from Rare Localization on the Upper Extremity by Jan Hrubý, Robert Novotný, Miroslav Špaček, Petr Mitáš, Jaroslav Hlubocký, David Janák, Ctibor Povýšil, Jaroslav Lindner

“…Ultrasonography revealed septet tumor without blood flow in the subcutaneous region of anterior aspect of the upper arm. …”
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Protocol paper: randomized controlled trial of the smart online-to-offline model development for chronic diseases management through digital health in real world setting by Jae Eun Shin, Juho Choi, Heejung Lee, Suk-Won Lee, Juhwan Oh

“…To evaluate the primary and secondary outcomes—such as HbA1c, systolic blood pressure, and cholesterol levels—the study applies a range of statistical methods. …”
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Ranakinestatin-PPF from the Skin Secretion of the Fukien Gold-Striped Pond Frog, Pelophylax plancyi fukienensis: A Prototype of a Novel Class of Bradykinin B2 Receptor Antagonist P... by Jie Ma, Yu Luo, Lilin Ge, Lei Wang, Mei Zhou, Yingqi Zhang, Jinao Duan, Tianbao Chen, Chris Shaw

“…Members of this peptide group are also common components of reptile and arthropod venoms due to their multiple biological functions that include induction of pain, effects on many smooth muscle types, and lowering systemic blood pressure. While most BRPs are bradykinin receptor agonists, some have curiously been found to be exquisite antagonists, such as the maximakinin gene-related peptide, kinestatin—a specific bradykinin B2-receptor antagonist from the skin of the giant fire-bellied toad, Bombina maxima. …”
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DENND5B Gene Expression as a Trigger for the Development of Diabetes Mellitus–Peripheral Artery Disease: Insights from a Univariate and Multivariate Mendelian Randomization Study by Qiaoqiao Li, Fuli Cao, Xueping Gao, Yuan Xu, Bo Li, Tianyang Hu

“…These methodologies facilitated the integration of summary-level data derived from genome-wide association studies of DM-PAD with expression quantitative trait locus (eQTLs) studies conducted on blood samples. Result: DENND5B, C4A, and CYP21A2 were found to have passed two-sample MR and SMR analyses, indicating their status as hub genes associated with DM-PAD through mechanisms involving not linkage but rather causality. …”
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Adiponectin and Nitric Oxide Deficiency-Induced Cognitive Impairment in Fatigued Home-Resident in Mature and Older Adults: A Case-Control Study by Ahmad H. Alghadir, Sami A. Gabr, Murad Almomani, Fidaa Almomani, Cynthia Tse

“…The levels of adiponectin, nitric oxide (NO), and variables related to diabetes, such as blood sugar and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c %), were assessed using ELISA and spectrophotometric immunoassays. …”
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The landscape of rare mitochondrial DNA variants in sudden cardiac death: A potential role for ATP synthase by Elena Luppi, Monica De Luise, Carla Bini, Guido Pelletti, Gaia Tioli, Ivana Kurelac, Luisa Iommarini, Susi Pelotti, Giuseppe Gasparre

“…Therefore, we aimed to define the mtDNA mutational landscape in such phenotype, by sequencing the whole blood mtDNA genome in a pilot cohort of 28 unrelated subjects. …”
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Detection of Dengue Virus-Specific IgM and IgG Antibodies through Peptide Sequences of Envelope and NS1 Proteins for Serological Identification by Pradeep Kumar Nagar, Deepali Savargaonkar, Anupkumar R. Anvikar

“…Transmission of virus among the individuals occurred by blood-feeding Aedes mosquitoes. This virus has four serotypes differentiated on the basis of antibody neutralization assay. …”
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Physicochemical properties and drug likeness of hydroxycinnamic acids and their molecular docking with caffeine and amoxicillin: Potential anticancer drugs by Umer Sherefedin, Abebe Belay, Kusse Gudishe, Alemu Kebede, Alemayehu Getahun Kumela, Tesfaye Feyisa, Jebel Haji Mahamud, Shallo Fekadu

“…FA and p-CA also showed favorable pharmacokinetic properties, including high gastrointestinal absorption, low drug–drug interaction risks, and a predicted ability to permeate the blood–brain barrier. These findings support the therapeutic potential of HCAs, particularly p-CA, as promising anticancer agents, warranting further experimental and clinical investigations to optimize their efficacy and safety.…”
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Impact of postoperative morbidity on the prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma after laparoscopic liver resection: a multicenter observational study by Shiye Yang, Haishun Ni, Aixian Zhang, Jixiang Zhang, Hong Zang, Zhibing Ming

“…Diabetes mellitus, cirrhosis, portal hypertension, Child-Pugh grade B, multiple tumors, poor tumor differentiation and intraoperative blood transfusion were risk factors of postoperative morbidity. …”
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Chemical characterization of Siraitia grosvenorii granules and their efficacy and mechanism of action on PM2.5-induced acute lung injury by Qi Shao, Yan Zhao, YuYu Shi, Fafeng Cheng, ZeHan Zhang, Ying Liu, ChangXiang Li, ZiLin Ren, Hua Bai, Haojie Cheng, Rolando Maddela, Junqiang Tian, Xueqian Wang

“…Results showed that PM2.5-induced lung damage was associated with oxidative stress, suppression of PI3K/AKT/Nrf2 pathway, and increased levels of certain alarmins & cytokines in blood and bronchial alveolar lavage fluid (BALF). …”
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Comparative Analysis of Percutaneous Nephrostomy and Double J Stenting in Upper Urinary Tract Obstruction with Acute Kidney Injury: A Tertiary Hospital Based Prospective Study by Manzoor Ahmad, Vivek Pachauri, Saif Quaiser, Wasif Md Ali, Imad Ali, Adnan Habib

“…Hemoglobin, Serum Creatinine, estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate, Blood Urea Nitrogen) between the two techniques at one and three months. …”
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The Effects of Soft Tissue Flossing on Hamstring Range of Motion and Lower Extremity Power by Zachary Maust, Debbie Bradney, Sean M Collins, Caroline Wesley, Thomas G Bowman

“…# Background Flossing includes wrapping a specialized latex band around a muscle group providing compression, partially occluding blood flow, followed by performing exercises. This is hypothesized to improve flexibility by dissipating myofascial adhesions; however, research is lacking…”
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Effect of Activated Platelet-Rich Plasma on Chondrogenic Differentiation of Rabbit Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Zhen Wang, Zheng Wang, Bin Zhang, Qinghua Zhao, Yubao Liu, Wei Qi

“…PRP was obtained by two-step centrifugation from whole blood, and it was activated using CaCl2 solution. …”
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Effect of nutrition education on hemoglobin level of pregnant women in Southeast Ethiopia: a cluster randomized controlled trial by Girma Beressa, Susan J. Whiting, Tefera Belachew

“…The Hgb level of pregnant women was measured by collecting a finger-prick blood sample using a HemoCue Hb 301. A generalized estimating equation (GEE) model was used to isolate the net effect of the intervention on Hgb, accounting for the clustering. …”
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Prospective Application of the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) as a Possible Inflammatory Marker in Feline Patients by Eleonora Gori, Anna Pasquini, Saverio Paltrinieri, George Lubas, Carlo Militello, Daniela Diamanti, Carlo Carletti, Marianna Pantoli, Veronica Marchetti

“…A prospective multicentric cohort study on 200 client-owned cats: 57 healthy cats and 143 ill cats for the other aims. Healthy cats were blood donors, or young cats underwent desexing procedures. …”
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Successful External Cephalic Version: Factors Predicting Vaginal Birth by Pei Shan Lim, Beng Kwang Ng, Anizah Ali, Mohamad Nasir Shafiee, Nirmala Chandralega Kampan, Nor Azlin Mohamed Ismail, Mohd Hashim Omar, Zaleha Abdullah Mahdy

“…They required more operative deliveries, had more blood loss at delivery, a higher incidence of meconium-stained liquor, and more cord around the neck. …”
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Profile of Progesterone Levels After Administration of Gonadotropins in Dairy Cattle with Ovarian Hypofunction by Erprinanda Galuh Berliana, Suzanita Utama, Wurlina Wurlina, Pudji Srianto, Tita Damayanti Lestari, Hermin Ratnani

“…Samples in the form of blood serum were then analyzed using ELISA. As a result, the average time of heat in ovarian hypofunction cows was 7,4 days. …”
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