Simvastatin Does Not Affect Vitamin D Status, but Low Vitamin D Levels Are Associated with Dyslipidemia: Results from a Randomised, Controlled Trial by Lars Rejnmark, Peter Vestergaard, Lene Heickendorff, Leif Mosekilde

“…Our data do not support a pharmacological effect of statins on vitamin D status, but do suggest that vitamin D may influence plasma lipid profile and thus be of importance to cardiovascular health.…”
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Beta-Defensin-2 and Beta-Defensin-3 Reduce Intestinal Damage Caused by Salmonella typhimurium Modulating the Expression of Cytokines and Enhancing the Probiotic Activity of Enteroc... by Alessandra Fusco, Vittoria Savio, Marcella Cammarota, Alberto Alfano, Chiara Schiraldi, Giovanna Donnarumma

“…The intestinal microbiota is a major factor in human health and disease. This microbial community includes autochthonous (permanent inhabitants) and allochthonous (transient inhabitants) microorganisms that contribute to maintaining the integrity of the intestinal wall, modulating responses to pathogenic noxae and representing a key factor in the maturation of the immune system. …”
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Sex and stature estimations from dry femurs of Northeastern Thais: Using a logistic and linear regression approach by Worrawit Boonthai, Chanasorn Poodendaen, Juthamas Kamwong, Piyanan Sangchang, Suthat Duangchit, Sitthichai Iamsaard

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Robust Data-Driven Fault Detection: An Application to Aircraft Air Data Sensors by Yunmei Zhao, Hang Zhao, Jianliang Ai, Yiqun Dong

“…Fault detection (FD) is important for health monitoring and safe operation of dynamical systems. …”
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Coexistence of Asymptomatic Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis and Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Case Report by Jia Q, Wang L, Tong X, Sun J, Fan H

“…Qingqing Jia,1,2,* Lian Wang,1,2,* Xiang Tong,1,2 Jibo Sun,1,2 Hong Fan1,2 1Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People’s Republic of China; 2State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Health and Multimorbidity, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Hong Fan, Email fanhong@scu.edu.cnAbstract: We present a rare case of asymptomatic allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) concurrent with active pulmonary tuberculosis. …”
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17α-Ethynyl-5α-androstane-3α, 17β-diol Treatment of MNU-Induced Mammary Cancer in Rats by Clarence N. Ahlem, James M. Frincke, Steven K. White, Christopher L. Reading, Richard J. Trauger, Rajkumar Lakshmanaswamy

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Risk Factors for Breast Cancer in the Female Population by Yoenny Peña García, Maikel Maceo González, Diamela Ávila Céspedes, Licet Utria Velázquez, Yohandra Más López

“…<strong><br />Objective:</strong> to determine the risk factors strength of association for breast cancer in the female population at Delicias health area, from 2011 to 2015. <br /><strong>Method:</strong> a case and control epidemiological study was carried out. …”
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Review of Cadmium Bioaccumulation in Fish Exposed to Cadmium by Ju-Wook Lee, A-Hyun Jo, Yue-Jai Kang, Dain Lee, Cheol-Young Choi, Ju-Chan Kang, Jun-Hwan Kim

“…As Cd speciation occurs in the water, the amount accumulated in the fish can vary, and consuming Cd-accumulated fish can pose a risk to human health. Cd introduced into the body of fish can directly affect blood properties through the circulatory system. …”
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Chemical composition and insecticidal efficacy of two animals’ horn and hoof crude extracts against lesser grains borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) [Coleoptera: Bostrichidae] by Kayode David Ileke, Catherine Olukemi Adeniran

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Rheological Characterization and Printability of Sodium Alginate–Gelatin Hydrogel for 3D Cultures and Bioprinting by Mohan Kumar Dey, Ram V. Devireddy

“…This formulation offers a balanced approach, providing sufficient viscosity for precision printing while minimizing shear stress to preserve cell health. This work lays the groundwork for future advancements in bioprinted cancer models, contributing to the development of more effective tools for drug screening and personalized medicine.…”
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New academic journals: an international overview of indexing and access models by Rosangela Rodrigues, Cristóbal Urbano, Patrícia Neubert, José Miguel Rodríguez-Gairín, Marta Somoza-Fernández

“…The largest proportion of the titles are in the health field, compatible with the existing distribution of fields, followed by journals in the multidisciplinary and education fields. …”
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Comparison of Microbiota in Zirconia and Titanium Implants: A Qualitative Systematic Review by Majid Bonyadi Manesh, Neda Vatankhah, Fatemeh Bonyadi Manesh

“…Background: In this systematic review, we examine the variations in microbiota on zirconia versus titanium implants, providing insights into their impact on dental health and outcomes. The ongoing discussion regarding whether to use zirconia or titanium for implants underscores the significance of microbiota colonization in determining the longevity and performance of implants. …”
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Environmental Characteristics of Modern Systems of Domestic Use of Fuel. Part 1 by B. S. Soroka, V. V. Horupa

“…Under some compositions of burning mixture the correlation could be set as [NO2] &gt;&gt; [NO], resulting in great danger for the human health. With regard to the formation of particularly toxic NO2 effluents observed in some cases, an influence of the reaction temperature and the composition of the combustible mixture on the possibility of nitrogen dioxide formation in the combustion products have been analyzed. …”
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PWS/AS MS-MLPA Confirms Maternal Origin of 15q11.2 Microduplication by Angelika J. Dawson, Janice Cox, Karine Hovanes, Elizabeth Spriggs

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What Is in the Field for Genetics and Epigenetics of Diabetic Neuropathy: The Role of MicroRNAs by V. Spallone, C. Ciccacci, A. Latini, P. Borgiani

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PReventing Idiopathic SCOliosis PROgression (PRISCOPRO): A protocol for a quadruple-blinded, randomized controlled trial comparing 3D designed Boston brace to standard Boston brace... by Elias Diarbakerli, Anastasios Charalampidis, Allan Abbott, Paul Gerdhem

“…Interventions: Both groups will receive a physical activity prescription according to the World Health Organization recommendations. Randomization will be performed 1:1 to a 3D CAD/CAM designed Boston 3D-brace or a standard Boston brace, both with prescribed daily wear time of 20 hours. …”
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Analysis of Microbial load and Litter Characterisation of Araromi Beach Sand, Ondo State, Nigeria by O. S. Odewumi, M. M. Quist

“… Increasing development of coastal areas and recreational use of beaches, has been linked with greater threats associated with public health hazards with respect to sediment and sand present in these coastal areas. …”
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Air Pollution and Watershed Research in the Central Sierra Nevada of California: Nitrogen and Ozone by Carolyn Hunsaker, Andrzej Bytnerowicz, Jessica Auman, Ricardo Cisneros

“…Air pollution, specifically ozone (O3) and nitrogenous (N) air pollutants, may severely affect the health of forest ecosystems in the western U.S. Thus, the monitoring of air pollution concentration and deposition levels, as well as studies focused on understanding effects mechanisms, are essential for evaluation of risks associated with their presence. …”
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Developmental coordination disorder questionnaire – translation and adaptation into Danish by Marta Topor, Anne Husted Henriksen, Rasmus Ahmt Rohde, Anna Bugge, Emma Bundgård Fals, Ida Jacobsen, Keenie Andersen, Jacob Wienecke

“…DCDQ-DK can be used by occupational therapists, educational and health professionals as well as researchers in national and international contexts.…”
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Zoo U: A Stealth Approach to Social Skills Assessment in Schools by Melissa E. DeRosier, Ashley B. Craig, Rebecca P. Sanchez

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