Comparative Evaluation of Water Sorption and Surface Roughness in Acrylic Denture Bases Fabricated by Conventional and CAD/CAM Techniques by Mina Mohaghegh, Elham Ansarifard, Fateme Erfanizade, Masume Taghva, Zahra Pouladi

“…Background: The acrylic denture base must exhibit minimal water sorption and surface roughness to ensure comfort, aesthetics, oral health, dimensional stability, and strength. This study aimed to compare the surface roughness and water sorption properties of acrylic denture bases fabricated using conventional and CAD/CAM techniques.Methods and Materials: In this in-vitro study, a total of 24 specimens were prepared in disk form (21 mm in diameter and 2.5 mm in thickness). …”
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Mechanistic insights into Y-Box binding protein-1 mediated regulation of lipid metabolism and oxidative stress in NAFLD via INHBE/TNF-β pathway by Zhi Ren, Rui Wang, Jun Wei, Zhenzeng Ma, Xiquan Ke

“… Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a prevalent liver disorder that has emerged as a significant public health concern. This study aimed to investigate the mechanisms by which Y-box binding protein-1 (YB1) knockdown influences lipid metabolism and oxidative stress in palmitic acid (PA)-induced NAFLD LO2 cells. …”
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The combined effectiveness of acoustic indices in measuring bird species richness in biodiverse sites in Cyprus, China, and Australia by Christos Mammides, Pan Wuyuan, Guohualing Huang, Rachakonda Sreekar, Christina Ieronymidou, Aiwu Jiang, Eben Goodale, Harris Papadopoulos

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Optimal trajectory of the neuroendoscope for third ventricle pavement access by Joana Sousa, Susana Maria Silva, Susana Maria Silva, Hélio Alves, Bruno Carvalho, Bruno Carvalho, José Maria Sousa, Manuel J. Ferreira-Pinto, Manuel J. Ferreira-Pinto, Manuel J. Ferreira-Pinto, Manuel J. Ferreira-Pinto, José Paulo Andrade, José Paulo Andrade

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Evaluation of Diabetic Patients with Breast Cancer Treated with Metformin during Adjuvant Radiotherapy by Adam Ferro, Sharad Goyal, Sinae Kim, Hao Wu, Neil K. Taunk, Devora Schiff, Aneesh Pirlamarla, Bruce G. Haffty

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Study on the potential diagnostic value of metabolomics changes in different biological fluids for aspiration pneumonia by Lianghui Chen, Yazhen Chen, Fansen Lin, Jianbao Wang, Hongzhi Gao, Yuqi Liu

“…DHEAS was found to be negatively correlated with the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II) (r = − 0.619, p = 0.005) in BALF sample. …”
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The role of light and vision in farmed ungulates and implications for their welfare by Julia Stuhlträger, Eberhard von Borell, Jan Langbein, Christian Nawroth, Maria Vilain Rørvang, Camille M. C. Raoult, Camille M. C. Raoult

“…Future research emphasis should be given to preference testing studies, as they provide insights into the animals’ motivation for specific light conditions that may further improve their welfare, but also health and performance.…”
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Pandemic or “Plandemic”?: The Mediating Role of Epistemic Justification Strategies in the Relationship Between COVID‐19 Conspiracy Beliefs and COVID‐19 Vaccine Conspiracy Beliefs... by Ali Gökalp, Servet Üztemur, Po‐Ching Huang, Aslı Kartol, Hsin‐Chi Tsai, Erkan Dinç, Mark D. Griffiths, Chung‐Ying Lin

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Augmenter of Liver Regeneration Crotonylation Assists in Mitochondria-ER Contact to Alleviate Hepatic SteatosisSummary by Xiao-lin Wang, Jia-hao He, Ping Xie, Yuan Wu, Ling-yue Dong, Wei An

“…Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) poses a serious threat to people’s health. Augmenter of liver regeneration (ALR) is an important liver regulatory protein, and the insufficiency of ALR expression is reported to accelerate liver steatosis progression to liver fibrosis or even hepatic carcinoma (HCC). …”
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The Accuracy of the NSQIP Universal Surgical Risk Calculator Compared to Operation-Specific Calculators by Mark E. Cohen, PhD, Yaoming Liu, PhD, Bruce L. Hall, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS, Clifford Y. Ko, MD, MS, MSHS, FACS

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Analysis of GH1, GHR and PRL gene polymorphisms for estimation of the genetic diversity of Buryat and Altai cattle breeds by I. V. Lazebnaya, A. V. Perchun, B. B. Lhasaranov, O. E. Lazebny, Yu. A. Stolpovskiy

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Immune system effectors as biomarkers of prognosis after acute burns in a case-control study by Alejandro Ferrari, Lorena Di Croce, Sabrina Saavedra, Marisel Hartwig, Omar Perrone, María Alejandra Guzmán

“… Burns are a global health problem due to frequent complications, which lead to systemic inflammation, acute respiratory distress syndrome, multiorgan dysfunction, and death. …”
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Geospatial distribution of Hepatitis E seroprevalence in Nepal, 2021. by Chulwoo Rhee, Amy Dighe, Nishan Katuwal, Haeun Cho, Ramzi Mraidi, Dipesh Tamrakar, Jacqueline KyungAh Lim, Nimesh Poudyal, Il-Yeon Park, Deok Ryun Kim, Ritu Amatya, Rajeev Shrestha, Andrew S Azman, Julia Lynch

“…<h4>Background</h4>Hepatitis E virus (HEV) causes acute jaundice and poses an important public health problem in low- and middle-income countries. …”
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Healthcare-seeking delays and associated factors among immigrant patients with acute ischaemic stroke in Shenzhen: a retrospective observational study by Qingshi Zhao, Changyu Li, Zongbi Wu, Youli Jiang, Yanfeng Li

“…The study investigated sociodemographic, clinical data and stroke-specific scales (modified Rankin Scale, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, Glasgow Coma Scale) to identify factors influencing delays.Setting The study was conducted in Shenzhen, a city characterised by a significant immigrant population, providing insights applicable to urban regions with similar demographics.Results Of the 1356 patients studied, 82.6% (n=1120) experienced healthcare-seeking delays, with a median delay of 12.67 hours (IQR: 3.5–28.8). …”
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Dual Mechanisms of Action: Anti-Candida and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of <i>Lactobacillus</i> Fermentation Broth in Treating Vulvovaginal Candidiasis by Huann-Cheng Horng, Jin-Wei Xu, Yi-Shan Kuo, Yu-Sin Chen, Yu-Hsuan Chiu, Kuan-Hao Tsui, Yu-Tang Tung

“…By promoting a healthy vaginal microbiome, reducing inflammation, and maintaining tissue health, this probiotic-based approach presents a novel strategy for addressing VVC, particularly in cases of drug resistance or adverse reactions to standard therapies. …”
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Case report: Monitoring consciousness with fNIRS in a patient with prolonged reduced consciousness following hemorrhagic stroke undergoing adjunct taVNS therapy by Fei Gao, Likai Wang, Likai Wang, Zhan Wang, Yaru Tian, Jingyi Wu, Mengchun Wang, Litong Wang

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Ritonavir loaded solid lipid nanoparticles for oral drug delivery and bioavailability enhancement by Ananda Kumar Chettupalli, Sarad Pawar Naik Bukke, Shaik Abdul Rahaman, Aziz Unnisa, Madhumitha Adepu, Marati Kavitha, Molakpogu Ravindra Babu, Bayapa Reddy Narapureddy, Hope Onohuean

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Screen of propionate-producing probiotic strains in attenuating murine colitis by modulating immune response and restoring the intestinal barrier by Ting Shu, Xizi Song, Silu Zhang, Xiaoli Zhou, Zhizhu Zhang, Pengfei Wang, Hu Canying, Jie Pan, Xiaoshuang Dai, Yan Tan, Wu Xiyang, Huicui Meng, Guoxun Xiao, Huaijie Hao

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2D SnSe2 micro-flower decorated with 0D In2O3 nanoparticles for low-temperature low-concentration TEA detection by Li Wang, Jianpeng Li, Cheng Xu, Ziqin Yang, Xiangyun Tan, Zhihu Dong, Li Xu, Dongwei Zhang, Chunqing He

“…Triethylamine, a crucial industrial raw material, poses significant threats to both the ecosystem and human health. However, detecting lower concentrations of TEA remains an arduous task. …”
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Analysis of Fine Needle Non Aspiration Cytology for the Diagnosis of Cervical Lymph Node Tuberculosis: A Cross-sectional Study by S Rajesh Kumar Jain, Samta, RK Divya, V Abhirami

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