Expression of Toll-Like Receptors 2 and 4 and Related Cytokines in Patients with Hepatic Cystic and Alveolar Echinococcosis by Tuerhongjiang Tuxun, Hai-Zhang Ma, Shadike Apaer, Heng Zhang, Amina Aierken, Yu-Peng Li, Ren-Yong Lin, Jin-Ming Zhao, Jin-Hui Zhang, Hao Wen

“…The mRNA expression levels of TLR2 and TLR4 in blood and hepatic tissue and plasma levels related cytokines were detected by using ELISA. …”
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Natural Killer Cells from Malignant Pleural Effusion Are Endowed with a Decidual-Like Proangiogenic Polarization by Annalisa Bosi, Silvia Zanellato, Barbara Bassani, Adriana Albini, Alessandra Musco, Maria Cattoni, Matteo Desio, Elisa Nardecchia, Davide Giuseppe D’Urso, Andrea Imperatori, Lorenzo Dominioni, Douglas M. Noonan, Lorenzo Mortara, Antonino Bruno

“…We investigated whether NK cells from peripheral blood (PB) and pleural effusions of patients develop decidual-like NK phenotype and whether exposure to IL-2 can restore their killing ability in the presence of pleural fluids. …”
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Study of the Influence Hormone LHRH-a and 17a-MT of Hemocytology on Orange Spot Grouper Broodstock, Epinephelus coioides by F. Johnny, A. Priyono, D. Roza

“…Hormone treatment was peformed every two months until six months culture.  Blood were collected before treatment by hormone and every two months.  …”
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Disproportionality analysis of upadacitinib-related adverse events in inflammatory bowel disease using the FDA adverse event reporting system by Shiyi Wang, Xiaojian Wang, Jing Ding, Xudong Zhang, Hongmei Zhu, Yihong Fan, Changbo Sun

“…The most commonly reported AEs were acne, product residue present, haematochezia, frequent bowel movements, flatulence, blood cholesterol increased, aligning with clinical trial outcomes. …”
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Liver Biomarkers and Lipid Profiles in Mexican and Mexican-American 10- to 14-Year-Old Adolescents at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes by Ana Cecilia Fernández-Gaxiola, Roxana Valdés-Ramos, Kimberly Fulda, Ana Laura Guadarrama López, Beatriz E. Martínez-Carrillo, Susan F. Franks, Shane Fernando

“…We included family medical histories, anthropometry, and blood pressure. Obesity was present in one-third of subjects in both sites. …”
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Oleanolic Acid Cubic Liquid Crystal Nanoparticle-Based Thermosensitive Gel Attenuates Depression Symptoms in Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress Rats by Shi Z, Wang Q, Li Q, Jia F, Xu W

“…However, OA is poorly soluble, has low oral bioavailability, and faces challenges in crossing the blood-brain barrier. In this study, building upon a previous formulation of OA cubic liquid crystal nanoparticles (OA-LCNP), we combined nanoparticles with a thermosensitive gel for nasal administration and investigated the pharmacological effects of OA-LCNP thermosensitive gel (OANG) on depression. …”
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Peculiarities of the clinical picture and diagnosis of dirofilariasis in the maxillofacial area: a series of cases from practice by Kh.A. Buniatian, Yu.V. Khotimska, I.V. Kovach, Yu.Yu. Yaroslavska, O.V. Bondarenko, R.S. Nazaryan

“…In each case, the localization of the nematode was close to the places of accumulation of adipose tissue or large blood vessels. In the postoperative period complex therapy was prescribed, including symptomatic anti-inflammatory and desensitizing agents, and consultation with infectionist was recommended. …”
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Prospect use of Phaleria macrocarpa to prevent motile aeromonad septicaemia disease in Patin Catfish Pangasianodon hypophthalmus by D. Wahjuningrum, S.L. Angka, W. Lesmanawati, . Sa’diyah, M. Yuhana

“…For seven days after infection the clinical signs and blood pictures were observed. The in vitro test indicated that PM had an antibacterial effect to A.hydrophila at the dosage of 6 g/l. …”
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Hubungan Hiperglikemia dengan Prothrombin Time pada Mencit (Mus musculus) yang Diinduksi Aloksan by Muhammad Ibnu Malik, Ellyza Nasrul, Asterina .

“…After seven days of adaptation, the aloxan was injected and measurenment of blood glucose and body weight had been done, one time in every four days. …”
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Temporal trends, associated risk factors and longitudinal cardiovascular outcomes of body roundness among middle-aged and older Chinese adults: from the China Health and Retirement... by Ying-Yuan Gan, Yun-Dan Luo, Lu Zhai, Rong-Rui Huo, Xia Dai, Qian Liao

“…Multivariable analysis identified age, alcohol consumption, elevated blood pressure, and diabetes as positive predictors of BRI, while male sex, rural residence, and smoking were negatively associated. …”
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Nursing of a patient with insomnia treated by auricular acupoint sticking and pressing combined with stellate ganglion block (耳穴贴压联合星状神经节阻滞治疗失眠1例的护理体会)... by WANG Cuiying (王翠英), SUN Lei (孙磊), TANG Ling (唐玲), CHANG Shilei (常石磊), LIU Tianhao (刘天浩), SHEN Hui (申慧), XIE Yindong (解英东), ZHANG Xiangju (张香菊), DONG Wei (董伟)

“…Based on nursing risk assessment, emotion care, dietary guidance and other routine nursing measures, the combination treatment of auricular acupoint sticking and pressing and stellate ganglion block was carried out to regulate the flow of blood and qi and dredge the channels and collaterals, relieve symptoms of insomnia and improve the sleeping quality of the patient. …”
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Exploring the feasibility and clinical impact of ultrasound microvascular flow imaging in detecting brain injury in hyperbilirubinemia neonates by Shuang He, Meiyu Wang, Man Zhu, Min Zhang, Xueni He, Xiang Jiang, Shu Tang, Zhaoxia Wang

“…This research aimed to detect early-stage brain damage resulting from neonatal hyperbilirubinemia through the application of two-dimensional cranial ultrasound and microvascular blood flow (MV-Flow) imaging techniques. Clinical data, along with gray-scale and microvascular ultrasound images of the basal ganglia, were collected from 85 neonates (hyperbilirubinemia group vs. non-hyperbilirubinemia group: 51 vs. 34). …”
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Transplantation of mitochondria from human malignant tumor cells as a method of tumor growth formation in the lungs of laboratory animals by O. I. Kit, E. M. Frantsiyants, A. I. Shikhlyarova, I. V. Neskubina

“…A uniform formation of tumor nodes together with an active filling of the lung space with blood was clearly visible on lung preparations of a Balb/c Nude male mouse after intravenous transplantation of mitochondria from the lung of a patient with non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma. …”
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Efficacy of sacubitril/valsartan among patients with chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction by Madiha Butt, Ayesha Niazi, Zahra Rafique, Nadia Shams, Lubna Meraj, Asma Rauf

“…Adult patients (≥ 25 years of age; both genders) presenting with chronic heart failure (CHF) with LVEF ≤ 40% for ≥ 3 months duration; NYHA-II/III/ambulatory-IV, ischemic/non-ischemic cardiomyopathy cases were included by consecutive non-probability sampling. Systolic blood pressure (SBP)<100mmHg, eGFR<30mL/min/m2, serum potassium>4.5mEq/L, known drug reactions, and congenital heart disease cases were excluded. …”
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Gut Microbiota Composition and Structure of the Ob/Ob and Db/Db Mice by Mingsheng Yang, Yixin Liu, Hengchang Xie, Zhengzheng Wen, Yunxia Zhang, Changjing Wu, Li Huang, Jie Wu, Chensheng Xie, Tao Wang, Weifeng Peng, Shangqi Liu, Long Chen, Xiaomeng Liu

“…Differences in microbiota composition between the two model mice of the same age or in one model mice with different ages were assumed to be closely linked to the fluctuation of their blood glucose levels with age. The data on gut microbiota in ob/ob and db/db mice investigated herein has broad implications for the pathogenesis study and drug discovery on obesity and related complications.…”
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Serum Level Alteration of IL-6, IL-1β, and IFN-γ in Groups of Healthy Adults with Oxidative DNA Damage in Najaf Governorate by Dhuha S. Saleh, Hayder S. Hussain, Hasan N. Al-Haidari, Samia K. Abbas, Ayaid K. Zgair, Seenaa M. Ali

“…According to previous authors' findings, all participants had uranium contamination in their urine and blood samples, and also, they had DNA damage according to the level of urinary 8-OHdG compound. …”
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Documentation of lead exposure-associated comorbidity among 4538 workers in China by Qian Hua, Pingyang Zhang, Yong Yang, Jingchao Ren, Shouming Cui, Yuxin Yang, Loulou Cai, Jia Ding, Shouyuan Cui, Mingyang Gao, David C. Christiani, William Au, Yanchun Ma, Zhongjun Du, Guang-hui Zhang, Zhao-lin Xia

“…The morbidity information and blood lead concentration (BLC) from each worker were collected. …”
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The impact of energy drinks on health of children and young adults - review of latest research by Klaudia Kożuchowska, Dawid Pilarz, Marcelina Szewczyk, Maria Morawska, Aleksandra Tomczyk, Julia Ufnal, Dominika Lewandowska, Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska, Klaudia Drewko, Kinga Jarosz

“…High concentrations of caffeine - the main ingredient in energy drinks can lead to increased heart rate, increased blood pressure and heart rhythm disorders. Consuming energy drinks leads to hypertension and increased cardiovascular risk. …”
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Significant reduction in Hepatitis B virus infections following 32 years of universal Hepatitis B vaccination as part of EPI, Thailand by Pornjarim Nilyanimit, Nasamon Wanlapakorn, Preeyaporn Vichaiwattana, Lakkhana Wongsrisang, Sirapa Klinfueng, Nungruthai Suntronwong, Wichan Bhunyakitikorn, Piyada Angsuwatcharakon, Chaninan Sonthichai, Narong Thawinwisan, Pichet Puedkuntod, Sunsanee Phattharasrivongchai, Parichaya Loprakhon, Watcharanan Tinnaitorn, Thawatchai Luankaew, Sasithorn Vinothai, Somjet Chaijaroen, Pornsawan Meechin, Chalermpol Pongpichit, Yong Poovorawan

“…A cross-sectional study involved 6,068 participants aged 6 months to 80 years from four regions in Thailand. Blood samples were tested for HBsAg, anti-HBs, and anti-HBc using a chemiluminescent immunoassay. …”
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Effects of Storage Time on Total Protein and Globulin Concentrations in Bovine Fresh Frozen Plasma Obtained for Transfusion by D. Proverbio, E. Spada, L. Baggiani, G. Bagnagatti De Giorgi, N. Roggero, A. Belloli, D. Pravettoni, R. Perego

“…To evaluate the effects of storage conditions on total protein (TP) and globulin fractions in fresh frozen bovine plasma units prepared and stored for transfusion, TP and globulin fractions were evaluated in fresh plasma and at 1 month and 6 and 12 months after blood collection in plasma stored at −20°C. Significant differences in concentrations were found in the median concentration of total protein (P=0.0336), between 0 months and 1 month (P=0.0108), 0 and 6 months (P=0.0023), and 0 and 12 months (P=0.0027), in mean concentration (g/dL) of albumin (P=0.0394), between 0 months and 1 month (P=0.0131), 0 and 6 months (P=0.0035), and 0 and 12 months (P=0.0038), and beta-2 fraction (P=0.0401), between 0 and 6 months (P=0.0401) and 0 and 12 months (P=0.0230). …”
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