Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward vitiligo among vitiligo patients: a mediation analysis by Hua Feng, Xiulian Xu, Shuzhen Qi, Kun Chen, Mei Ju, Xiaofang Li, Shuxian Shang

“…Given the chronic nature of vitiligo and its slow treatment response, tailored health education strategies focusing on improving knowledge and attitudes are essential for standardizing treatment and enhancing patient adherence.…”
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Sex Difference in Risk Factors, GRACE Scores, and Management among Post-Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients in Sri Lanka by Priyadarshani Galappatthy, Vipula Bataduwaarachchi, Priyanga Ranasinghe, Gamini Galappatthy, Upul Senerath, Chandrika Wijeyaratne, Ruwan Ekanayake

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Case report: Surgical closure of a facial defect in an African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) utilizing a transpositional skin flap by Armen M. Brus, Armen M. Brus, Maureen Spinner, Tess Rooney, Tess Rooney, Tess Rooney, Kimberly A. Thompson, Kimberly A. Thompson

“…Therefore, medical interventions that optimize a quick return to health are ideal to minimize the duration of absence from the pack. …”
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Alda-1 Ameliorates Liver Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury by Activating Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 2 and Enhancing Autophagy in Mice by Meng Li, Min Xu, Jichang Li, Lili Chen, Dongwei Xu, Ying Tong, Jianjun Zhang, Hailong Wu, Xiaoni Kong, Qiang Xia

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Proximate analysis and vitamin B contents of fresh-made, canned chickpea and broad bean dips commercially produced in Jordan. by Seham M Abu Jadayil, Ali K Alsaed, Iman F Mahmoud, Leena M Ahmad, Fatena Afaneh, Hanaa Khalaf, Mohammed Z Soudi

“…Various manufacturing processes may enhance or reduce the chemical compositions of any food products, including these dips, which in turn can affect their nutritional values and health benefits. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the nutritional values of the chickpea and broad bean dips and examine the possible differences between those made freshly and those sold as canned products.…”
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Associations between the intake of single and multiple dietary vitamins and depression risk among populations with chronic kidney disease by Chunli Yu, Kun Liu, Weiguo Yao, Dingzhong Tang

“…This study aimed to explore the effects of individual vitamin intakes and the joint effect of the intake of multiple vitamins (including vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, D, E, and K) on depression risk in participants with CKD.MethodsA total of 3,123 participants with CKD (weighted n = 25,186,480) from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey database from 2007 to 2014 were included. …”
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Molecular Detection of Panton Valentine Leukocidin Toxin in Clinical Isolates of Staphylococcus aureus from Kiambu County, Kenya by Sani Iliya, Jonathan Mwangi, Ronald Maathai, Mary Muriuki, Christopher Wainaina

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Neuroprotection in intrauterine herpesvirus infection by M.V. Khaitovych, R.I. Zhdanovych

“…To test the effectiveness of the developed neuroprotection complex (erythropoietin, early use of sensory integration techniques), 60 children with intrauterine herpesvirus infection, who were classified as high-risk for significant central nervous system disorders, were examined from birth to 1 year of age: the main group was 30 newborns who were additionally treated with a new complex of neuroprotection, and the comparison group - 30 children, whose medical support was carried out in accordance with the protocols of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. The obtained data were processed by the methods of variational statistics accepted in medicine, using the Student's t-test for numerical indicators and Fisher's angular transformation for indicators represented by frequencies, with a critical significance level of p<0.05. …”
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Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Some Plants of Genus Alpinia: Insights from In Vitro, In Vivo, and Human Studies by Yuliawati KM, Febriyanti RM, Sumiwi SA, Levita J

“…In humans, A. galanga was studied for its effects as psychostimulants improving mental health, improving sperm motility, and erectile dysfunction. …”
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Responses of α-amylase and protease activity to chemical agents and metallic salts in barley seeds (Hordeum vulgare L.) by Amin Hossain, Umma Fatema Shahjadee, Abu Tareq Mohammad Abdullah, Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan, Anjum Zerin Rupa

“…In modern agriculture, the enzymes inhibition by chemical agents and environmental pollutants accounts for a significant threat to crop health and productivity. Enzymes play a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis in the metabolic processes that sustain life. …”
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Diabetic Macular Edema Treatment with Bevacizumab Does Not Depend on the Retinal Nonperfusion Presence by Bogumiła Sędziak-Marcinek, Sławomir Teper, Elżbieta Chełmecka, Adam Wylęgała, Mateusz Marcinek, Mateusz Bas, Edward Wylęgała

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Four Decades of <i>Bacillus</i> Biofertilizers: Advances and Future Prospects in Agriculture by Xinmai Wu, Yan Liu, Baolei Jia, Lili Tao, Han Li, Jingbang Wang, Ziqi Yuan, Xiaobao Sun, Yanlai Yao

“…Over the past four decades, <i>Bacillus</i> biofertilizers, which are microbial formulations based on <i>Bacillus</i> species, have significantly contributed to sustainable agriculture by enhancing crop growth, improving soil health, and reducing the dependency on chemical fertilizers. …”
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Early transcriptomic changes at the skin interface during Powassan virus transmission by Ixodes scapularis ticks by Dakota N. Paine, Dakota N. Paine, Meghan Hermance, Saravanan Thangamani, Saravanan Thangamani, Saravanan Thangamani

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Attitudes to Medication after Kidney Transplantation and Their Association with Medication Adherence and Graft Survival: A 2-Year Follow-Up Study by Mirjam Tielen, Job van Exel, Mirjam Laging, Denise K. Beck, Roshni Khemai, Teun van Gelder, Michiel G. H. Betjes, Willem Weimar, Emma K. Massey

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The Use of Session RPE to Monitor the Intensity of Weight Training in Older Women: Acute Responses to Eccentric, Concentric, and Dynamic Exercises by Sandro S. Ferreira, Kleverton Krinski, Ragami C. Alves, Mariana L. Benites, Paulo E. Redkva, Hassan M. Elsangedy, Cosme F. Buzzachera, Tácito P. Souza-Junior, Sergio G. da Silva

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Formulation and In Vitro Evaluation of Oral Capsules from Liquid Herbal Antimalarials Marketed in Ghana by Christina Osei-Asare, Fredrick William Akuffo Owusu, Philomena Entsie, Ama Kwansima Annan, Rita Akosua Gyamaa, Edem Makafui Amenuke

“…Malaria ranks amongst the major health challenges faced by many developing countries. …”
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Association of non-selective β blockers with the development of renal dysfunction in liver cirrhosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiangbo Xu, Fangbo Gao, Ting Wang, Zuyao Yang, Qingchun Zhao, Xingshun Qi

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Increased Frequency of CD4+ CD25+ FoxP3+ T Regulatory Cells in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients Undergoing Specific Treatment and Its Relationship with Their Immune-Endocrine Profil... by Ariana Díaz, Natalia Santucci, Bettina Bongiovanni, Luciano D’Attilio, Claudia Massoni, Susana Lioi, Stella Radcliffe, Griselda Dídoli, Oscar Bottasso, María Luisa Bay

“…Tuberculosis (TB) is a major health problem requiring an appropriate cell immune response (IR) to be controlled. …”
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Current challenges and implications for dengue, chikungunya and Zika seroprevalence studies worldwide: A scoping review. by Camille Fritzell, Dominique Rousset, Antoine Adde, Mirdad Kazanji, Maria D Van Kerkhove, Claude Flamand

“…<h4>Background</h4>Arboviral infections are a public health concern and an escalating problem worldwide. …”
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Effectiveness and adverse effects of immersive technologies used for rehabilitation of patients with non-specific neck pain: a systematic review by Joanna S. Kostka, Agnieszka Zawadzka-Fabijan, Dariusz Działa, Bogumiła Bruc, Magdalena Pruszyńska, Gabriela Figas, Rory J. O'Connor, Antti Malmivaara, Jolanta E. Kujawa

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