Evaluation of Healthcare Outcomes of Patients Treated with 3D-Printed-Titanium and PEEK Cages During Fusion Procedures in the Lumbar Spine by Corso KA, Teferra AA, Michielli A, Corrado K, Marcini A, Lotito M, Smith C, Costa M, Ruppenkamp J, Wallace A

“…Statistical comparisons were not conducted.Methods: This was a descriptive, retrospective, observational study. …”
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Specifically blocking αvβ8-mediated TGF-β signaling to reverse immunosuppression by modulating macrophage polarization by Cuicui Guo, Hui Sun, Yulei Du, Xiaodong Dai, Yu Pang, Zhen Han, Xinhui Xiong, Shaowei Li, Junhua Zhang, Qingbing Zheng, Xun Gui

“…Pharmacokinetic studies of the αvβ8 antibody were conducted in cynomolgus monkeys. Results Integrin αvβ8 is notably expressed in certain tumor types and tumor-infiltrating macrophages. …”
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Phase I study of pembrolizumab in combination with ibrutinib for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma by Yuan Yao, Yiyi Yan, Vera J. Suman, Allan B. Dietz, Courtney L. Erskine, Anastasios Dimou, Svetomir N. Markovic, Svetomir N. Markovic, Robert R. McWilliams, Heather N. Montane, Matthew S. Block, Matthew S. Block

“…The primary aim of this phase I study was to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of ibrutinib in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with metastatic melanoma.MethodsA 3 + 3 phase I clinical trial was conducted in patients with unresectable Stage III or metastatic melanoma (stage IV) not amenable to local therapy. …”
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Enhancement of colour quality, growth, and health status of rainbow Kurumoi fish Melanotaenia parva through dietary synthetic carotenoids supplementation by Nina Meilisza, Muhammad Agus Suprayudi, Dedi Jusadi, Muhammad Zairin Junior, I Made Artika, Nur Bambang Priyo Utomo

“…Furthermore, there are also studies that reveal the role of carotenoids in bone formation and metabolism. This study was conducted to determine the effect of different carotenoids at two different doses in the feed on growth, pigmentation, vitamin A conversion, blood profile, antioxidant activity, and calcium bone of the rainbow fish. …”
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ESG performance and dividend stability of the world’s largest enterprises by Agnieszka Matuszewska-Pierzynka, Urszula Mrzygłód, Aleksandra Pieloch-Babiarz

“…IMPLICATIONS: Further research should be conducted on the relationship between corporate sustainability performance and dividend policy. …”
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1-(5-ACETYL-3-METHYL-6-PHENYL-5H-[1,2,4]TRIAZOLO [3,4-b][1,3,4]THIADIAZIN-7-YL)-ETHANONE: DOSE-DEPENDENCE OF ANALGESIC EFFECT, LACK OF OPIOIDERGIC MECHANISM OF ACTION, EFFECT ON BE... by Andriy Koval, Sergiy Shtrygol

“…Research on somatic pain was conducted using the "Hot Plate" test. Naloxone was used as a competitive opioid receptor blocker, and metamizole sodium was used as a comparison drug. …”
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ALTRE PAROLE DEL «DISSESTO FINANZIARIO»: BANCAROTTA, DECOZIONE, INSOLVENZA by Francesca Fusco

“…The compound, despite criticism from 19th-century purists, has been particularly successful in the Italian legal language, in which the expressions bancarotta semplice e bancarotta fraudolenta have become especially popular to indicate offences consisting of conduct detrimental to the interests of creditors committed by the entrepreneur during the bankruptcy procedure. …”
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Seroprevalence of Malaria and Hepatitis B Coinfection among Pregnant Women in Tamale Metropolis of Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study by Gideon Kofi Helegbe, Paul Armah Aryee, Baba Sulemana Mohammed, Anthony Wemakor, David Kolbila, Abdul-Wahid Abubakari, Salam Askanda, Rashid Alhassan, Collins Barnie, Afua Aboagyewaa Donkoh, Ernest Ofosu

“…Considering the effects that both malaria and HBV have on the liver, it would be expedient to conduct further studies to assess liver function among malaria/HBV-infected individuals, while interventions to prevent coinfections among pregnant women are intensified.…”
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Chemical Composition and Larvicidal Activity of Flower Extracts from Clitoria ternatea against Aedes (Diptera: Culicidae) by Darvin R. Ravindran, Madhuri Bharathithasan, Patmani Ramaiah, Mohd Sukhairi Mat Rasat, Dinesh Rajendran, Shakila Srikumar, Intan H. Ishak, Abd Rahman Said, Rajiv Ravi, Mohamad Faiz Mohd Amin

“…Further on, the metabolite test, antioxidant test, and chromatography techniques were conducted to identify the chemical composition of extracts and their chemical structures were identified using GCMS-QP2010 Ultra (Shimadzu). …”
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Whole-genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of Salmonella isolated from pullets through final raw product in the processing plant of a conventional broiler complex: a longitu... by Yagya Adhikari, Matthew A. Bailey, Steven Kitchens, Pankaj Gaonkar, Luis R. Munoz, Stuart B. Price, Dianna V. Bourassa, Laura Huber, Richard J. Buhr, Kenneth S. Macklin

“…For this study, environmental sampling was considered from parent pullets through the final raw product at the processing plant, and SNP-based analysis of Salmonella isolates was conducted to determine the genetic relatedness and movement patterns. …”
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Effect of L-Citrulline on Creatine Kinase MM (CK-MM) Isoenzymes in Mice: An In Vivo Study Focusing on Immunohistochemistry Analysis by Dhoni Akbar Ghozali, Annisa Aghnia Rahma, Shafira Nur Hanifa, Muhana Fawwazy Ilyas

“…This in vivo study was conducted with a post-test-only design. A total of 25 mice were divided into two control groups (normal/C1 and negative/C2) and three treatment groups (T1, T2, and T3), each containing five mice. …”
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Abnormality in optimal forest management by indigenous people in deforestation by A. Mutolib, Y. Yonariza, A. Rahmat

“…Key informant interviews involving 34 key informants were conducted with traditional leaders, representatives of a lineage unit (Ninik Mamak) and adat functionaries (Datuak customary authorities), Wali Nagari (village chiefs), local institutional leaders, the government, companies, and those holding concessions. …”
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Gender differences in efficiency of the telemedicine care of heart failure patients. The results from the TeleEduCare-HF study by Agata Bielecka-Dąbrowa, Dariusz Trzmielak, Agata Sakowicz, Kamil Janikowski, Maciej Banach

“…The questionnaire was conducted in all patients at baseline after enrollment to the study and after 3 months of telemonitoring and extensive educational process. …”
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Effect of Rifaximin and a Multi-Strain Probiotic on the Intestinal Microbiome and Cardiovascular Risk Indicators in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease by E. A. Kashukh, E. A. Poluektova, A. V. Kudryavtseva, G. S. Krasnov, V. I. Kazey, P. D. Sobolev, P. V. Gremyakova, V. T. Ivashkin

“…To assess the effect of rifaximin and a multi-strain probiotic on the intestinal microbiome and the indicators of cardiovascular risk in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD).Materials and methods. A study conducted during the 2016–2019 period included 120 people over 50 years old divided into 3 groups. …”
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Validity, Accuracy, and Safety Assessment of an Aerobic Interval Training Using an App-Based Prehabilitation Program (PROTEGO MAXIMA Trial) Before Major Surgery: Prospective, Inter... by Sara Fatima Faqar Uz Zaman, Svenja Sliwinski, Lisa Mohr-Wetzel, Julia Dreilich, Natalie Filmann, Charlotte Detemble, Dora Zmuc, Felix Chun, Wojciech Derwich, Waldemar Schreiner, Wolf Bechstein, Johannes Fleckenstein, Andreas A Schnitzbauer

“…A structured risk assessment was conducted, followed by a 6-minute walking test and a 37-minute supervised interval session. …”
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Analysis of the use of media resulting from bioconversion of organic waste in the production of maggots BSF (black soldier fly) by Syahrizal syahrizal, Ediwarman, Safratilofa, Muhamat Ridwan

“…The purpose of this study was to analyze the utilization of organic waste substrate on the production of BSF maggots cultivation. This research was conducted outdoor at the Freshwater Aquaculture Fisheries Center (BPBAT) Sungai Gelam Jambi with a completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 treatments and 3 replications; Treatment A: PKM (palm kernel meal) 100%, B (PKM 50% + cabbage vegetable waste 50%), C (PKM 50% + coconut pulp 50%) and D (PKM 50% + coconut pulp 25% + vegetable waste cabbage 25%). …”
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Significance of supervision sampling in control of communicable respiratory disease simulated by a new model during different stages of the disease by Alphonse Houssou Hounye, Xiaogao Pan, Yuqi Zhao, Cong Cao, Jiaoju Wang, Abidi Mimi Venunye, Li Xiong, Xiangping Chai, Muzhou Hou

“…We also developed model parameters that are appropriate for COVID-19 outbreaks, taking into account varied population sizes. Ultimately, we conducted simulations and predictions for other prominent cities in China, such as Wuhan, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, that have recently been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. …”
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Massive permafrost rock slide under a warming polythermal glacier deciphered through mechanical modeling (Bliggspitze, Austria) by F. Pfluger, S. Weber, S. Weber, J. Steinhauser, C. Zangerl, C. Fey, J. Fürst, M. Krautblatter

“…We (a) have analyzed the glacier transition since 1971 using aerial photographs coincident to meteorological data; (b) compared 2013–2016 ground surface temperature measurements to infer permafrost-prone and cold glacier thermal conditions; (c) categorized springs mapped in summer 2001/2012 according to geomorphological features and mineralization; (d) performed electrical resistivity tomography subsequent to failure on the destabilized rock flank in 2009; (e) conducted rock testing in frozen and unfrozen conditions; and (f) modeled the mechanical impact of hydrostatic pressure, degradation of permafrost, and glacier retreat in a universal distinct element code (UDEC). …”
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Intracranial pressure monitoring in patients with spontaneous onset of orthostatic headache by Linda D’Antona, Sanjay Cheema, Dwij Mehta, Fion Bremner, Laurence Dale Watkins, Ahmed Kassem Toma, Manjit Singh Matharu

“…Methods This single-centre, retrospective observational study was conducted at a tertiary referral centre specialising in SIH and CSF dynamics disorders. …”
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Reliability of non-invasive imaging methods in the evaluation of pancreatic parenchyma changes in tumors of the pancreaticoduodenal zone by M.M. Veligotskyy, S.E. Arutyunov, I.I. Yakovtsova, I.V. Ivakhno, O.M. Veligotskyi

“…Ki-67, a marker of proliferative activity, was used to conduct immunohistochemical study. The reaction of alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) was evaluated by a semiquantitative method depen­ding on the intensity of staining. …”
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