Concerns arise: wheat allergy risk in pre-packaged food products from China by Wenfeng Liu, Jian Wang, Zhongliang Wang, Fangfang Min, Yong Wu, Juanli Yuan, Jinyan Gao, Hongbing Chen

“…Understanding and monitoring the cross-contamination of food allergens is crucial for safeguarding public health and ensuring food safety. Food allergen risk assessment, derived from classical toxicological principles, can identify and quantify the risk of allergies. …”
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Relationships between blood concentrations of cadmium, lead, mercury, selenium, and manganese and the risk of chronic kidney disease: a cross-sectional study based on NHANES 2011–2... by Shenghua Yao, Dan Xu

“…Material and methods Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011–2018 were used to investigate the relationships between blood concentrations of mercury, lead, cadmium, selenium, and manganese and the occurrence of CKD using a weighted logistic recession analysis. …”
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The association of cigarette smoking with the development and progression of diabetic retinopathy: based on cross-sectional survey and mendelian randomization by Bin Wang, Hui Li, Huafeng Ma, ZaiHong Chen

“…First, we performed a cross-sectional analysis to examine the association between smoking and DR, including its subcategories, utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Subsequently, we implemented Mendelian randomization (MR) to explore the causal relationship between smoking and DR, as well as its specific categories, leveraging genome-wide association study data. …”
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Flavins and Flavoproteins in the Neuroimmune Landscape of Stress Sensitization and Major Depressive Disorder by Schrier MS, Smirnova MI, Nemeth DP, Deth RC, Quan N

“…Lauderdale, FL, USACorrespondence: Matt Scott Schrier, Florida Atlantic University, Building: MC-17, Room: 229E, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, FL, 33458, USA, Email mschrier@health.fau.eduAbstract: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a common and severe neuropsychiatric condition resulting in irregular alterations in affect, mood, and cognition. …”
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Separation, Purification, Structural Characterization and in Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Low Molecular Mass Fucoidans by YU Fan, GUO Yingying, LI Na, DAI Xinyue, ZHU Wenjia, YAO Lin, JIANG Yanhua, WANG Lianzhu

“…These findings provide a theoretical basis for the application of LMWFs as excellent natural antioxidants in various fields such as health food and cosmetics.…”
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Molecular Epidemiology of Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in a Tertiary Hospital in Northern China by Shuqing Wang, Huanhuan Dong, Meiqi Wang, Wenbo Ma, Yue Cheng, Junliang Zhou, Yongming Cheng, Hui Xu, Xiaochen Yu

“…In recent years, carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) has emerged rapidly in China with the abuse and overuse of antibiotics, and infections caused by CRKP pose a serious threat to global public health safety. The present study aimed to explore the epidemiological characteristics of CRKP isolates in Northern China and to elucidate their drug resistance mechanisms. …”
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The influence of emotional intelligence on learning burnout in Chinese art college students: the chain mediation effect of self-acceptance and perceived stress by Meng Zhang, Lay Yoon Fah

“…This can lead to a reasonable degree of learning burnout among art college students, which will have a negative impact on their physical and mental health, as well as their study and employment. However, there is a paucity of empirical studies on learning burnout among art students. …”
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Goat milk-based infant formula regulates intestinal barrier function and promotes the production of short-chain fatty acids by Qingxue Chen, Ting Cao, Hongwei Tang, Linyi Zhou, Yuxuan Zheng, Jinju Cheng, Bailiang Li, Song Wang

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Assessment of blood lead and haemoglobin levels among battery technicians and local government office workers in South-western Nigeria by Ebenezer Adeiza Ozomata, Babatunde Ogunnowo

“… Introduction: Human exposure to lead has significant public health problems. Occupational exposure of lead has shifted from industrial sources to battery repair activities. …”
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Clinical Specimens are the Pool of Multidrug- resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Harbouring oprL and toxA Virulence Genes: Findings from a Tertiary Hospital of Nepal by Yamuna Chand, Sujan Khadka, Sanjeep Sapkota, Suprina Sharma, Santosh Khanal, Alina Thapa, Binod Rayamajhee, Dhruba Kumar Khadka, Om Prakash Panta, Dipendra Shrestha, Pramod Poudel

“…The multidrug- or extensively drug-resistant (MDR/XDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa carrying some virulence genes has become a global public health threat. However, in Nepal, there is no existing report showing the prevalence of oprL and toxA virulence genes among the clinical isolates of P. aeruginosa. …”
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Efficacy of Lazolex® Gel in the Treatment of Herpes Simplex Mucocutaneous Infections and the Prevention of Recurrences: A Pilot Study by Tina A. Kituashvili, Vakhtang G. Kvirkvelia, George G. Galdava, Nino G. Archvadze

“…Clinical trial was approved by Drug Agency of Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia, registration # DA Nº CT-000032, date of approval 01.10.2007.…”
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A NEW INTELLIGENT DRIVER VIGILANCE SYSTEM DESIGN USING TILT SENSORS by Ali Zuhair Ghazi Zahid, Karrar Shakir Muttair, Oras Ahmed Shareef, Abbas Ali Diwan, Hazeem Baqir Taher, Raed Hameed Chyad Alfilh, Ahmed Mahmood Farhan, Mahmood Farhan Mosleh, Faiz Arith

“…Moreover, a camera was mounted in front of the driver to take photos and record videos of the driver's health. As a result, the results were entirely satisfactory, and if the driver was operating the vehicle while fatigued, the response was 95% reliable and fast. …”
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The Effect of Detethering Surgery on the Bladder Function and Psychology of Children with Primary Tethered Cord Syndrome by Shuai Yang, Zhaokai Zhou, Xingchen Liu, Zhan Wang, Yanping Zhang, He Zhang, Lei Lv, Yibo Wen, Qingwei Wang, Wei Jia, Jinhua Hu, Jian Guo Wen

“…Disappointingly, some children without bladder impairment showed a deterioration of bladder function after surgery, which critically influences the health-related quality of life. It was hypothesized that the DS might have a significant effect on bladder function and psychology. …”
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The relationship between academic passions and critical thinking in a Chinese college student sample: a latent profile analysis by Shaojie Wang, Xizhen Fan, Hao Yu, Xing Yan, Jianmei Wang, Ying Liu, Yue Li

“…Second, it is necessary to balance the relationship between harmonious and obsessive passions to promote students’ mental health and academic persistence. Third, colleges should help students develop harmonious passion, thereby improving their critical thinking ability.…”
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Impact of preoperative HbA1c on postoperative complications after elective major abdominal surgery: a systematic review protocol by Hairil Rizal Abdullah, Hui Hua Li, Joanna Kae Ling Wong, Yuhe Ke, Yi Jing Ong

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Influence of Fasting Plasma Glucose Level on Admission of COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Study by Yingying Zhao, Huichun Xing

“…The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a serious global health threat and has spread dramatically worldwide. …”
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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Diagnosis of Cardiac Sarcoidosis: A Meta-Analysis by Jianxiong Zhang, Yunxiao Li, Qiufen Xu, Bo Xu, Haoyan Wang

“…The efficacy of CMR versus the Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare (JMHW) guidelines considered as standard criterion for the diagnosis of CS remains to be elucidated. …”
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Unexpected encounters: The surprising link between ovarian cancer and axillary lymphadenopathy by Marina Balbino, Federica Masino, Manuela Montatore, Francesca Anna Carpagnano, Giuseppe Guglielmi

“…Ovarian tumors represent a significant health concern for women, often leading to morbidity and mortality. …”
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A Comparison of Machine Learning-Based Approaches in Estimating Surface PM_2.5 Concentrations Focusing on Artificial Neural Networks and High Pollution Events by Shijin Wei, Kyle Shores, Yangyang Xu

“…Surface PM_2.5 concentrations have significant implications for human health, necessitating accurate estimations. This study compares various machine learning models, including linear models, tree-based algorithms, and artificial neural networks (ANNs) for estimating PM_2.5 concentrations using the MERRA-2 dataset from 2012 to 2023. …”
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Factors associated with time to return to horse racing following a clavicle fracture in jockeys competing in Great Britain: A review and analysis of medical records. by Laura J Newton, Nick Dobbin, Peter Goodwin, Jennifer S Crampton

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>This study offers unique insights into key medical and contextual factors that influence the time to return to racing among jockeys in Great Britain, contributing to tailoring medical management and return to racing protocols to support jockeys' health and career longevity. Clinicians working within horse racing can use the findings of this study to provide return to racing guidance to trainers, riders and other medical professionals based on the key contextual information reported in this study.…”
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