Delivering the Nutritional Needs by Food to Food Fortification of Staples Using Underutilized Plant Species in Africa by Ernest Teye, Christabel Irene Deha, Rosemond Dadzie, Roseline Love MacArthur

“…This study seeks to provide an overview of the fortification of staple foods with UUPS in Africa and suggest the way forward for effective nutritional and health benefits. The review revealed that fortification of major staple foods has been investigated: maize with grain amaranth, soybean, and moringa; sweet potato with cowpea, sorghum, bambara groundnut, peanut, and moringa; cassava with African yam bean, breadfruit, pigeon pea, bambara groundnut, moringa, and cowpea; and sorghum with pearl millet and green peas. …”
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Nonlinear modeling of oral glucose tolerance test response to evaluate associations with aging outcomes. by Grant Schumock, Karen Bandeen-Roche, Chee W Chia, Rita R Kalyani, Luigi Ferrucci, Ravi Varadhan

“…We hypothesize that dynamical systems model summaries are predictive of age-related declines in health and function. In this study, we analyze data obtained during 75-gram oral-glucose tolerance tests (OGTT) on 1,120 adults older than 50 years of age from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study on Aging. …”
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Understanding the interplay between social isolation, age, and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic by Florence Jarry, Anna Dorfman, Mathieu Pelletier-Dumas, Jean-Marc Lina, Dietlind Stolle, Éric Lacourse, Véronique Dupéré, Roxane de la Sablonnière

“…It then seeks to provide information about groups overrepresented in high and persistent loneliness trajectories by examining their associations with risk factors: social isolation indicators (living alone, adherence to health measures limiting in-person contacts, and online contacts), young adultood, and the interactions between these factors. …”
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IS15DIV-flanked composite transposon harboring blaNDM-5 in multidrug-resistant Salmonella Typhimurium by Kaiting Zhao, Jing Jin, Yuan Liao, Aixia Liu, Wugao Liu, Weiping Wu

“…Summary: Multidrug-resistant Salmonella Typhimurium has emerged as a global public health concern. Asymptomatic gastrointestinal carriage is a key factor in the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. …”
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Key drivers of the TB epidemic in Suriname and priority actions to reduce incidence and mortality by E. Commiesie, D. Stijnberg, J. van den Boogaard, F. Gopie, S. Vreden, G. de Vries

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Modal-Guided Multi-Domain Inconsistency Learning for Face Forgery Detection by Zishuo Guo, Baopeng Zhang, Jack Fan, Zhu Teng, Jianping Fan

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The Impact of Epigenetics on the Pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes and Associated Nephropathic Complications by Amit Mukherjee, Tanusree Debbarman, Basu D. Banerjee, Sheelu S. Siddiqi

“…Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a long-term metabolic condition that presents considerable health challenges globally. As the disease progresses, the interplay between genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors becomes increasingly evident, leading to complications. …”
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Revealing how internal sensors in a smart battery impact the local graphite lithiation mechanism by Annabel Olgo, Sylvie Genies, Romain Franchi, Cédric Septet, Quentin Jacquet, Quentin Berrod, Rasmus Palm, Pascale Chenevier, Elise Villemin, Claire Villevieille, Nils Blanc, Samuel Tardif, Olivier Raccurt, Sandrine Lyonnard

“…., equipped with internal and external sensors, are emerging as promising solutions to enhance battery state of health and optimize operating conditions. However, for accurate correlations between the evolution of the cell parameters (e.g., temperature, strain) and physicochemical degradation mechanisms, it is crucial to know the reliability of sensors. …”
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Diagnostic Value of the 13C Methacetin Breath Test in Various Stages of Chronic Liver Disease by Hamizah Razlan, Nurhayaty Muhamad Marzuki, Mei-Ling Sharon Tai, Azhar-Shah Shamsul, Tze-Zen Ong, Sanjiv Mahadeva

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The Association of Physical Activity during Weekdays and Weekend with Body Composition in Young Adults by Clemens Drenowatz, Nicole Gribben, Michael D. Wirth, Gregory A. Hand, Robin P. Shook, Stephanie Burgess, Steven N. Blair

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CORRELATIONS OF GIVING DESINFECTION (ALCOHOL SWAB) WHEN GIVING INTRAVEIN INJECTION WITH PHLEBITIS by Rindayati Rindayanti

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Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.): Paving the way towards nutraceuticals and value-added products for sustainable development and nutritional security by Sagar M. Chavan, Abhijit Khadatkar, Muzaffar Hasan, Dilshad Ahmad, Vishal Kumar, N.K. Jain

“…These grains are ignored in wealthy nations and have lost favor because of their coarse texture, despite their many health advantages. In order to investigate this neglected crop, characterize it, and value it for use in food applications, research and development efforts are expanding. …”
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Spatial Distribution and Dietary Risk Assessment of Aflatoxins in Raw Milk and Dairy Feedstuff Samples from Different Climate Zones in China by Xueli Yang, Bolin Liu, Lei Zhang, Xiaodan Wang, Jian Xie, Jiang Liang

“…This study aimed to explore the contamination of aflatoxins by investigating the spatial distribution of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) in cow feedstuff and aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) in raw milk, and the potential health risks of AFM1 in milk and dairy products. Feedstuff and raw milk were collected from 160 pastures in three climate zones of China from October to November 2020. …”
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Improved population coverage of the human papillomavirus vaccine after implementation of a school-based vaccination programme: the Singapore experience by Karuppiah Vijayalakshmi, Anne Hui Yi Goei

“…This model can be applied to future school health programmes.…”
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Model Basic Clinical Integration from the Interdisciplinarity in the Basic Biomedical Sciences by Arturo Prudencio Puga García, Eduardo Veloso Pérez, Vicente Fardales Macías, Emelina Amiris Llano Gil, Gloria María Puga Madiedo

“…It allows students from the beginning of the career, the intellectual skills development and a greater motivation for medicine, by bringing them closer, from the very first years of their studies, to health situations that they will have to face in their professional life.…”
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Governing the boundary: between socio-environmental vulnerability and state capacity in Temajuk Village, Indonesia by Alfath Bagus Panuntun El Nur Indonesia, Defila Priana Falarima, Said Khaidir, Ari Surida, Nur Muliasari MS, Tara Charissa Oktavia S

“…The findings exposed potential national threats caused by geographic isolation, and porous borders that facilitate illicit activities, such as drug and alcoholic drinks smuggling, with serious social consequences, including youth delinquency, early marriage, declining education levels, and increased health risks, such as the spread of HIV/AIDS. Furthermore, unsustainable exploitation of sea turtles for cultural and economic purposes also threatens biodiversity. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to conducting human subjects research at a safety net institution from the perspective of researchers. by Sarah J Barnes, Yewon Na, Mari-Lynn Drainoni, Benjamin A Linas, Nicholas A Bosch, Autumn L Tamlyn

“…<h4>Results</h4>We completed 28 interviews and identified five themes: (1) compared to non-safety net systems, safety-net systems were perceived to require additional resources and funding to achieve comparable research recruitment and retention; (2) language barriers and translational processes are burdensome for researchers; (3) interactions between research staff and patients impact trust; (4) social determinants of health specific to safety-net populations are a barrier to participation; (5) competing priorities between clinical staff and researchers exist.…”
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Enhancing breast cancer prediction through stacking ensemble and deep learning integration by Fatih Gurcan

“…Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women and is recognized as a serious global public health issue. The increasing incidence of breast cancer emphasizes the importance of early detection, which enhances the effectiveness of treatment processes. …”
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Scabies Prevalence on Cats and Rabbits in Animal Hospital of East Java Livestock Service on 2021 by Miladhiyah Nabila Ramadhanty, Kusnoto Kusnoto, Poedji Hastutiek, Mufasirin Mufasirin, Boedi Setiawan, Eka Pramyrtha Hestianah

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Bacterial wilt disease alters the structure and function of fungal communities around plant roots by Jiemeng Tao, Jingjing Jin, Peng Lu, Shizhou Yu, Mengli Gu, Jinbang Wang, Jianfeng Zhang, Peijian Cao

“…Abstract Background Fungal communities around plant roots play crucial roles in maintaining plant health. Nonetheless, the responses of fungal communities to bacterial wilt disease remain poorly understood. …”
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