Microbiological Safety and Health Properties of Marketed Fermented Root Vegetables by Eliza Knez, Rafał Hałasa, Katarzyna Turecka, Justyna Ośko, Kornelia Kadac-Czapska, Krzysztof Waleron, Małgorzata Grembecka

“…The microbiological determinations were conducted according to European Standards. The total phenol content (TPC) was measured by the Folin–Ciocalteu (FC) method, while the total antioxidant capacity (TAC) was analyzed by CUPRAC and DPPH assays. …”
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Global visualization of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treatment: a bibliometric analysis by Xiaodong Zheng, Xiaodong Zheng, Wenjin Han, Shan Gao, MengLong Jia, LiJun Liu, LiJun Liu, Longtan Yu

“…The aim is to offer valuable insights and guidance for future research endeavors in this field.MethodsWe conducted a literature search on the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the Web of Science Core Collection database spanning from 2009 to 2024. …”
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Association between oxidative balance score and all-cause, CVD and respiratory-related mortality in the US older adults of asthma patients with diabetes by Chang Liu, Dan Liang, Dan Liang, Guoan Xiang, Xuanbo Zhao, Kun Xiao, Lixin Xie, Lixin Xie

“…Restricted cubic splines (RCS), subgroup analyses and interaction tests were also conducted in this study.ResultsOver a median follow-up of 78.96 months, there were 216 all-cause deaths and 57 CVD-related deaths. …”
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CADD based designing and biological evaluation of novel triazole based thiazolidinedione coumarin hybrids as antidiabetic agent by Anchal Sharma, Anmol Narang, Nitish Kumar, Rupali Rana, Megha, Pooja, Muskan Dhir, Harmandeep Kaur Gulati, Jyoti, Aanchal Khanna, Jatinder Vir Singh, Sukhraj Kaur, Preet Mohinder Singh Bedi

“…Molecular docking studies were conducted to investigate their interactions with various targets, including DPP-4, α-glucosidase, α-amylase, and PPAR-γ. …”
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Evaluating the in vitro activity of cefoperazone-sulbactam against Gram negative pathogens in blood stream infections using automated systems by Uksim Qadri, Sofiya Zaffar, Saleem Javaid Wani, Shugufta Roohi, Munazah Aman, Sabah Bhat, Umaya Majid

“…Comparative analysis was conducted against other tested antibiotics. Results: The study revealed that cefoperazone-sulbactam exhibited commendable in-vitro activity against Gram-negative pathogens isolated from blood, surpassed only by colistin and tigecycline. …”
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Neurological function is restored post-ischemic stroke in zebrafish, with aging exerting a deleterious effect on its pathology by Takamasa Mizoguchi, Ayumi Maki, Yuno Nakase, Mayu Okita, Yuina Minami, Misa Fukunaga, Motoyuki Itoh

“…We induced photothrombosis in the telencephalon utilizing rose bengal and conducted a temporal investigation of changes in cerebral vascular function and learning ability. …”
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Assessment of scenarios for intensifying pasture management and grazing in fragile micro-watersheds of high Andean mountains by Jorge Eduardo Grijalva Olmedo, Paola Mercedes Palate Moreta, Roy Roger Vera-Vélez, Raúl Armando Ramos Veintimilla, Jean-François Tourrand, Arnulfo Portilla Narváez

“…., used in a traditional system with rest periods of 60-75 days in sites between 3,500-3,700 m a.s.l. in the Chimborazo River micro-watershed. Soil sampling was conducted at both sites to determine the soil fertility profile. …”
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Association of ATP-Binding Cassette Transporter A1 Gene Polymorphisms in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Malaysians by Polin Haghvirdizadeh, Vasudevan Ramachandran, Ali Etemad, Farzad Heidari, Nooshin Ghodsian, Norzian Bin Ismail, Patimah Ismail

“…ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) gene polymorphisms are reported as the one of the genetic risk factors for T2DM in various populations with conflicting results. This study was conducted based on PCR-HRM to determine the frequency of ABCA1 gene by rs2230806 (R219K), rs1800977 (C69T), and rs9282541 (R230C) polymorphisms Malaysian subjects. …”
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Impacts of high CDW levels on the chemical, microstructural, and mechanical behavior of cement-based mortars by M.L. Peixoto, S.D. Jesus, H.S. Cavalcante, B.S. Teti, R.C. Manta, N.B. Lima, H.C.B. Nascimento, S. Fucale, N.B.D. Lima

“…A comprehensive experimental program was conducted to evaluate workability, compressive strength, and microstructural characteristics, providing insight into sustainable applications in construction. …”
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Xpert MTB/XDR implementation in South Africa: cost outcomes of centralised vs. decentralised approaches by N. Cassim, S.V. Omar, S.D. Masuku, H. Moultrie, W.S. Stevens, F. Ismail, P. da Silva

“…To guide implementation of the recently launched Xpert® MTB/XDR (MTB/XDR) assay, a cost-outcomes analysis was conducted comparing total costs for genotypic DST (gDST) for persons diagnosed with RR-TB considering three strategies: replacing LPAfl/LPAsl (centralised level) with MTB/XDR vs. …”
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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

“…Materials and methods  Systematic literature review was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar databases to obtain most accurate and recent results. …”
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The Role of Physical Activity in Managing Urological Health by Hubert Bigajski, Aleksandra Banaś, Maciej Michalik, Piotr Widera, Marta Handschuh, Olga Bilczewska, Justyna Helis, Wiktoria Janik, Paulina Jakubczyk, Aleksandra Buczek

“…Materials and Methods A literature search was conducted using PubMed, MEDLINE, and Cochrane Library databases (2010-2023). …”
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Integration of physical and mental health services for children and young people with eating disorders and functional symptom disorders: discrete choice experiment by Efthalia Massou, Mike Basher, Sophie D. Bennett, Tamsin Ford, Saheli Gandhi, Isobel Heyman, Josefine Magnusson, Raj Mehta, Pei Li Ng, Sara O’Curry, Angus I. G. Ramsay, Naomi J. Fulop, Stephen Morris

“…Methods Two discrete choice experiments (DCEs) were conducted, using electronic surveys. Participants were adult parents of children and young people. …”
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How Abdominal Irrigation During Cesarean Delivery Affects Gastrointestinal Functions and Short-term Maternal Morbidities: A Randomized Controlled Study by Canan SATIR OZEL, Zelal Rojda GUNGORDU, Nisan Helin DONMEZ, Ergul DEMIRCIVI, Oguz Devrim YARDIMCI, Abdulkadir Turgut

“…Methods: This prospective randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted between March 2022 and May 2022 and included 60 patients who underwent elective cesarean. …”
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Study on external treatment of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (中医外治法在阿片类药物相关性便秘中的研究) by LI Guomin (李国敏), GONG Yang (龚杨), FU Yanli (付艳丽), ZHONG Yinqin (钟印芹), DENG Jinfeng (邓金凤), LIU Ying (刘莹), CHEN Jie (陈洁)

“…This study summarized advances in the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) etiology of cancer pain OIC and recent developments in external TCM treatment, and anticipations to assist as a reference for optimizing TCM interventions, as well as the cancerous pathogenesis provided by OIC, conduct a scientific investigation of pain. (阿片类药物是临床治疗癌性疼痛的常见药物, 阿片类药物相关性便秘(OIC)在癌痛患者中十分普遍, 严重影响患者的生存质量并有诱发心脑血管事件的风险, OIC的防治具有重要临床意义。…”
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Surgical outcomes of a partial or total cystectomy for colorectal cancer invading the urinary bladder by Sakiko Nakamori, Kazushige Kawai, Akira Dejima, Soichiro Natsume, Ichiro Ise, Hiroki Kato, Misato Takao, Daisuke Nakano

“…Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at a single center. A total of 107 consecutive patients with CRC who underwent colorectal surgery combined with partial or total cystectomy between January 2005 and August 2022 were enrolled. …”
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Using a sharing-platform to prevent a new outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in rural areas by V. Shcherbak, I. Gryshchenko, L. Ganushchak-Yefimenko, O. Nifatova, V. Tkachuk, T. Kostiuk, V. Hotra

“…This caused the need to tighten quarantine measures that have been introduced since 31.08.2020. The conducted analysis showed that there are 3 groups of technologies for digital contact tracing: from maximum (25%) to minimum (20%). …”
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Real-World Effectiveness of Portable Air Cleaners in Reducing Home Particulate Matter Concentrations by Frederic T. Lu, Robert J. Laumbach, Alicia Legard, Nirmala T. Myers, Kathleen G. Black, Pamela Ohman-Strickland, Shahnaz Alimokhtari, Adriana de Resende, Leonardo Calderón, Gediminas Mainelis, Howard M. Kipen

“…However, the performance of PACs in naturalistic settings and spaces beyond the room containing the PAC is not well characterized. We conducted a single-blinded randomized cross-over interventional study between November 2020 and May 2021 in the homes of adults who tested positive for COVID-19. …”
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The Effects of 5-Hydroxytryptophan in Combination with Different Fatty Acids on Gastrointestinal Functions: A Pilot Experiment by Helene Sauer, Isabelle Mack, Silke Kohler, Stefanie Siegle, Nicole Rieber, Stephan Zipfel, Bärbel Otto, Yvonne Ritze, Stephan C. Bischoff, Paul Enck

“…Two hours after FA/5-HTP or placebo intake, a 13C octanoid acid test was conducted. Cortisol, serotonin, cholecystokinin (CCK), and ghrelin were measured, as were mood and GE. …”
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Comprehensive review of mapping climate change impacts on tea cultivation: bibliometric and content analysis of trends, influences, adaptation strategies, and future directions by Altyeb Ali Abaker Omer, Altyeb Ali Abaker Omer, Chun-Hua Zhang, Chun-Hua Zhang, Jie Liu, Jie Liu, Zhi-guo Shan, Zhi-guo Shan

“…A systematic bibliometric and content analysis was conducted on 328 peer-reviewed documents (2004–2023), following the PRISMA methodology. …”
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