HIV Progression Perturbs the Balance of the Cell-Mediated and Anti-Inflammatory Adaptive and Innate Mycobacterial Immune Response by Andrew R. DiNardo, Anna M. Mandalakas, Gugu Maphalala, Godwin Mtetwa, Temhlanga Mndzebele, Piluca Ustero, Makhosazana Hlatshwayo, Emily M. Mace, Jordan S. Orange, George Makedonas

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HIV among Female Sex Workers in Five Cities in Burkina Faso: A Cross-Sectional Baseline Survey to Inform HIV/AIDS Programs by Henri Gautier Ouedraogo, Odette Ky-Zerbo, Adama Baguiya, Ashley Grosso, Sara Goodman, Benoît Cesaire Samadoulougou, Marcel Lougue, Nongoba Sawadogo, Yves Traore, Nicolas Barro, Stefan Baral, Seni Kouanda

“…These results highlight the need to strengthen HIV prevention among FSWs, through behavior change strategies, and improve access to sexual and reproductive health services.…”
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Continuous high-soy protein soymilk intake affects ordinary walking speed in the Japanese pre-frail and frail elderly: a randomized controlled trial by Nene Sato, Yuji Terashima, Makoto Sugawara, Ryoichi Unno, Hiroaki Asao, Mitsuhiro Iwasaki, Tomoyuki Watanabe, Tomoko Uno, Mitsuo Maruyama

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Interplay of NF-κB and PPAR-γ transcription factors in patients with juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus by Ozgur Kasapcopur, Sezgin Sahin, Amra Adrovic, Kenan Barut, Sinem Durmus, Remise Gelisgen, Hafize Uzun

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Ridge Preservation Procedures after Tooth Extractions: A Systematic Review by Gabriella Balli, Andreas Ioannou, Charles A. Powell, Nikola Angelov, Georgios E. Romanos, Nikolaos Soldatos

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Sugar-sweetened beverages, relative grip strength, and psychological symptoms among rural adolescents in western China: a cross-sectional study by Yanni Zhang, Jianping Xiong, Rong Sun, Guangxin Chai, Li Xiong

“…The increased sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) consumption and the decreased muscle strength had a serious negative impact on adolescent health. However, previous studies have mainly focused on adolescents in developed countries and fewer studies have been conducted in developing countries, especially in rural areas of western China. …”
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Functional Evaluation of the Visual Pathway in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Using a Multifunction Stimulator Monitor by M. Satue, L. Jarauta, J. Obis, M. Cipres, M. J. Rodrigo, C. Almarcegui, I. Dolz, J. R. Ara, J. Martin, L. E. Pablo, E. Garcia-Martin

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Fuzzy Delphi and DEMATEL Approaches in Sustainable Wearable Technologies: Prioritizing User-Centric Design Indicators by Chin-Wen Liao, Kai-Chao Yao, Ching-Hsin Wang, Hsi-Huang Hsieh, I-Chi Wang, Wei-Sho Ho, Wei-Lun Huang, Shu-Hua Huang

“…Wearable innovations for health management have introduced novel approaches to physiological monitoring and early disease detection, contributing to an improved quality of life. …”
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Associations of PM2.5 and its components with term preterm rupture of membranes: a retrospective study by Jiangxia Qin, Weiling Liu, Haidong Zou, Chong Zeng, Cifeng Gao, Weiqi Liu

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Using CT imaging to identify sarcopenia as a risk factor for severe falls in older adults by Nadja Fries, Angeliki Kotti, Mischa Woisetschläger, Anna Spångeus

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Emerging antifungal resistance in Trichophyton mentagrophytes: insights from susceptibility profiling and genetic mutation analysis by Yakun Shao, Jin Shao, Sybren de Hoog, Paul Verweij, Lin Bai, Riina Richardson, Malcolm Richardson, Zhe Wan, Ruoyu Li, Jin Yu, Yinggai Song

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High Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus in Colorectal Cancer in Hispanics: A Case-Control Study by Raul D. Bernabe-Dones, Maria Gonzalez-Pons, Alejandro Villar-Prados, Mercedes Lacourt-Ventura, Heriberto Rodríguez-Arroyo, Sharon Fonseca-Williams, Francisco E. Velazquez, Yaritza Diaz-Algorri, Sofia M. Lopez-Diaz, Nayra Rodríguez, Yasuhiro Yamamura, Marcia Cruz-Correa

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The causal relationship of cigarette smoking to metabolic disease risk and the possible mediating role of gut microbiota by Jingda Zhang, Lin Hou, Shanxiang Lei, Yan Li, Guogang Xu

“…The impact of gut microbiota on metabolic health and diseases has been observed, but the causality remains uncertain. …”
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Digital Transformation of Rheumatology Care in Germany: Cross-Sectional National Survey by Susann May, Robert Darkow, Johannes Knitza, Katharina Boy, Philipp Klemm, Martin Heinze, Nicolas Vuillerme, Pascal Petit, Patricia Steffens-Korbanka, Heike Kladny, Johannes Hornig, Peer Aries, Martin Welcker, Felix Muehlensiepen

“… BackgroundIn recent years, health care has undergone a rapid and unprecedented digital transformation. …”
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Structural Disruption of Cilia and Increased Cytoplasmic Tubulin in Biliary Atresia—An Exploratory Study Focusing on Early Postoperative Prognosis Following Portoenterostomy by Patrícia Quelhas, Rui Oliveira, Carlos Kieling, Sandra Vieira, Jorge dos Santos

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A real-world analysis of antidepressant medications in US veterans aged 60 years and older: a comparative analysis by Ryan D Pittman, S Scott Sutton, Joseph Magagnoli, Tammy H Cummings

Supervised vs. Self-Managed Exercise Therapy for Improving Shoulder Function After Traumatic Dislocation and Sprain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Daniel Koska, Robert Zetzsche, Tobias A. Mayer, Christian Maiwald

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Occurrence and bioaccumulation of organophosphate flame retardants in high-altitude regions: A comprehensive field survey in Qinghai Province, China by Haibao Zhu, Jinlin Hu, Zheng Ruan, Danhua Liu, Meirong Zhao

“…Organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs) are a class of substances that pose potential risks to human health and ecosystems due to their large-scale production, wide range of applications, and ubiquitous presence in the environment. …”
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Integrated electronic nose and multi-omics reveal changes in flavour characterization of cashmere goats and tan sheep meat by Ju Zhang, Shuang Pang, Ge Yan, Lulu Wang, Yuan Xu, Yuheng Bai, Ran Li, Xihong Wang, Yu Jiang

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Characteristics and Associated Factors of Insomnia Among the General Population in the Post-Pandemic Era of COVID-19 in Zhejiang, China: A Cross-Sectional Study by Da M, Mou S, Hou G, Shen Z

“…Notably, the COVID-19 pandemic and physical health status were identified as significant risk factors for insomnia.Keywords: COVID-19, public, insomnia, risk factors, machine learning…”
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