Identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and its Drug Resistance by Targeted Nanopore Sequencing Technology by Chen Tang, Feng Xu, Xiaoqun Zheng, Guangxin Xiang

“…Drug-resistant TB, particularly multidrug-resistant TB and extensively drug-resistant TB, poses a pressing clinical and public health challenge. The main causative agents of TB are known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), which exhibits a highly complex drug resistance profile. …”
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Exploring burn first aid knowledge and water lavage practices in Uganda: A cross-sectional study. by Brian Kasagga, Joseph Baruch Baluku, Felix Bongomin, Derrick Kasozi, Eria Muwanguzi, Mercy Namazzi, Yusuf Sadiq, Rose Alenyo, Edris Wamala Kalanzi, Darius Balumuka, Alex Emmanuel Elobu

“…We assessed BFA knowledge and water lavage practices and their associated factors among burn victims, caregivers, and visitors at a tertiary health facility in Uganda.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Burns Unit of Kiruddu National Referral Hospital in Kampala between 1st April 2022 and 30th November 2022. …”
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Virulence of Bacteria Causing Mastitis in Dairy Cows: A Literature Review by Xiaofang Tong, Herman W. Barkema, Diego B. Nobrega, Chuang Xu, Bo Han, Chenyibo Zhang, Jingyue Yang, Xiaoping Li, Jian Gao

“…Bovine mastitis, a prevalent disease in dairy farms, exerts a profound negative influence on both the health and productivity of dairy cattle, leading to substantial economic losses for the dairy industry. …”
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The Effect of Chronic Candesartan Therapy on the Metabolic Profile and Renal Tissue Cytokine Levels in the Obese Zucker Rat by Carolyn M. Ecelbarger, Arjun Rash, Rajesh K. Sinha, Swasti Tiwari

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The Relationship Between the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Insomnia Severity and Sleep Duration in Academicians by Esra Çalık Var, Tuğba Bilgehan

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Relationship between METS-IR and ABSI index and the prevalence of nocturia: a cross-sectional analysis from the 2005–2020 NHANES data by Fei Xue, Yating Zhou

“…This study explores the association of METS-IR (Metabolic Score for Insulin Resistance) and ABSI (A Body Shape Index) with nocturia, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). …”
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Fleece-Lined Whelping Pools Associated with Reduced Incidence of Canine Hip Dysplasia in a Guide Dog Program by Lynna C. Feng, Alexandra Philippine, Elizabeth Ball-Conley, Sarah-Elizabeth Byosiere

“…These results provide correlational evidence that housing-related environmental factors during the first three weeks of development—specifically, the substrate in the whelping pool—are associated with lifelong orthopedic health.…”
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Concepts by nursing scholars about depression and care for depressed patients by Marina Gabriela Medeiros de Moura, Izayana Pereira Feitosa, Glenda Agra, Gigliola Marcos Bernardo de Lima, Itacira Pedrosa de Lima, Polianna Alves Sucupira

“…Depressive disorder is the most common mental disorder and it is considered a serious public health problem. It is be- lieved that knowledge about depression has a fundamental importance for professional nurses, given their role implies a direct contact with patienst, acting as an active participant in the identification and treatment of various mental disorders. …”
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Modulation of Sustained Attention by Theta-tACS over the Lateral and Medial Frontal Cortices by Jinwen Wei, Zhiguo Zhang, Ziqing Yao, Dong Ming, Peng Zhou

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Effectiveness of Perineal Massage in the Second Stage of Labor in Preventing Perineal Trauma by Suleyman Cemil Oglak, Mehmet Obut

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Problems and prospects for livestock industry development in the context of digitalization of the agro-industrial complex in the region (based on the materials of the Republic of B... by Z. T. Nasretdinova, A. M. Khazieva, A. R. Nasretdinova

“…Prospects for livestock farming digitalization development in the region have been considered, such as smart livestock farms development through automated systems for climate control, feeding, milking, and animal health monitoring, use of sensors and the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence application for data analysis, yield forecasting, feeding and treatment processes optimization, development of a single digital platform for information exchange between farmers, veterinary services, fodder suppliers, and other participants, and development of a single digital platform for the exchange of information among farmers, veterinary services, feed suppliers, and other stakeholders. …”
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Neuroprotective and Anti-inflammatory Effects of Pioglitazone on Traumatic Brain Injury by Mohammad Yassin Zamanian, Niloofar Taheri, Maria Jade Catalan Opulencia, Dmitry Olegovich Bokov, Sharif Y. Abdullaev, Mohammadreza Gholamrezapour, Mahsa Heidari, Gholamreza Bazmandegan

“…Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is still a major cause of concern for public health, and out of all the trauma-related injuries, it makes the highest contribution to death and disability worldwide. …”
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Nasal Sinus Tract of Odontogenic Origin: Report of a Case by Sagar Sareen, Anjani Kumar Pathak, Parth Purwar, Jaya Dixit, Divya Singhal, Isha Sajjanhar, Kopal Goel, Vaibhav Sheel Gupta

“…Initially, a five-step program as recommended by the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality was used for smoking cessation followed by root canal therapy (RCT) and surgical management of the sinus tract. …”
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The Impact of Drug Treatment Courts on Recovery: A Systematic Review by Ciska Wittouck, Anne Dekkers, Brice De Ruyver, Wouter Vanderplasschen, Freya Vander Laenen

“…Although substance users suffer from other difficulties than drug use and judicial issues, none of these reviews focused on outcomes or effects of DTCs on drug-related life domains, such as social relationships, employment, or health. Therefor, the present paper aims to review the impact of adult DTCs on substance use and drug-related life domains. …”
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Association of Risk Factors for Uterine Cancer with Degree of Aggressiveness in Patients from Amazonia by Edison Enrique Sotalin Nivela, Jhonny Alejandro Rodríguez Gutiérrez, Eduardo Leonel Alvarado Pico

“…<strong>Foundation:</strong> cervical cancer emerges as a relevant concern, given its high incidence and impact on women's health, on a global scale. In recent years, in Ecuador, there has been an increase in new cases of cervical cancer. …”
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Collecting Hair Samples in Online Panel Surveys: Participation Rates, Selective Participation, and Effects on Attrition by Mario Lawes, Clemens Hetschko, Joseph W. Sakshaug, Michael Eid

“… Combining survey data with biological information allows examining complex interrelationships between a person’s physiological status and behavioral or health-related outcomes. Given the increasing importance of online surveys and smartphone-based research, a crucial question is whether biomarker collection can be embedded in online surveys without any face-to-face interaction. …”
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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Genotypes in an Ecuadorian Population: A Preliminary Study by Miguel Moncayo, Enrique Teran, Bernardo Gutierrez, Jorge Reyes, Johanna Cortez, Rodrigo Tobar, Gabriela Yerovi, Marcia Robalino, Ana Aguilar, Daniel Garzon-Chavez

“…Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection affects 257–291 million people worldwide. The World Health Organization reported 890,000 HBV-related deaths in 2019, higher than reported previously. …”
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Safety and Outcomes of Permanent and Retrievable Inferior Vena Cava Filters in the Oncology Population by Saba S. Shaikh, Suneel D. Kamath, Debashis Ghosh, Robert J. Lewandowski, Brandon J. McMahon

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Postmortem Interval Influences α-Synuclein Expression in Parkinson Disease Brain by Alexandra Dumitriu, Carlee Moser, Tiffany C. Hadzi, Sally L. Williamson, Christopher D. Pacheco, Audrey E. Hendricks, Jeanne C. Latourelle, Jemma B. Wilk, Anita L. DeStefano, Richard H. Myers

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Understanding Delayed T-Cell Priming, Lung Recruitment, and Airway Luminal T-Cell Responses in Host Defense against Pulmonary Tuberculosis by Christopher R. Shaler, Carly Horvath, Rocky Lai, Zhou Xing

“…Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb), the causative bacterium of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), is a serious global health concern. Central to M.tb effective immune avoidance is its ability to modulate the early innate inflammatory response and prevent the establishment of adaptive T-cell immunity for nearly three weeks. …”
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