Effect of electrical stimulation with a cochlear implant on tinnitus impact: protocol of an individual patient data meta-analysis by Inge Stegeman, Adriana L Smit, Kelly Assouly

“…Second, linear regression analyses will be used to model the effect of electrical stimulation on tinnitus impact based on relevant predictors.Ethics and dissemination The Medical Research Involving Human Subject Act does not apply, and ethical approval is not required. …”
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Evolution characteristics and causes of iodine and fluoride in groundwater of Hengshui city in North China by Yapeng Tuo, Baizhong Yan, Junbai Gai, Yanbo Yu, Xinkai Zhan, Yuanjing Zhang, Shuwei Qiu

“…Abstract Iodine and fluoride are essential trace elements for human health, with both deficiency and excess intake impacting well-being. …”
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In situ natural radioactivity and radiological hazard assessments of granite gneiss outcrops in parts of the Southwestern Basement Complex of Nigeria by Adedibu Sunny Akingboye, Omowumi Ademila

“…Radioactive emission (gamma ray) emanating from rock materials constitutes threats to humans and their environment. Hence, the natural radioactivity and radiological hazard indices of some granite gneiss outcrops with their residual soils from two different localities within the Southwestern Basement Complex of Nigeria were assessed using Gamma-ray spectrometry. …”
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Efficacy and safety of high-intensity focused ultrasound combined with suction curettage for the treatment of caesarean scar pregnancy: a systematic review and single-arm meta-anal... by Yu Jiang, Yang Liu, Nian Liu, Shize Qin, Shuting Zhong, Xiaohua Huang

“…Furthermore, post-treatment follow-up showed that serum β-human chorionic gonadotropin levels were rapidly normalized (average of 25.48 days) and menstruation returned (average of 33.03 days). …”
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Autophagy: An Overview of Molecular Mechanisms and Its Therapeutic Implications for Health and Disease by Hourolein Arab, Mohammad Reza Mofid, Mahboube Rahmati, Elahe Gharehkhani, Armin Mokhtariye, Mohammad Shokrzadeh

“…This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the mechanisms and functions of autophagy, exploring its association with various human diseases. It presents a novel perspective on the potential clinical applications of autophagy, highlighting its role in the development of therapeutic strategies and deepening our understanding of this essential cellular process.…”
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TiO2 Nanocoatings with Controllable Crystal Type and Nanoscale Topography on Zirconia Implants to Accelerate Bone Formation by Nan Li, Zhichao Liu, Guanqi Liu, Zhi Wang, Xianwei Guo, Chuanbin Guo, Jianmin Han

“…In addition, in vitro cytocompatibility and osteogenic potential performance of the coatings were evaluated by human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs), and in vivo osseointegration performance was assessed in a rat femoral condyle model. …”
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Thyroid response to blocking sympathetic activity in chronic cold-exposed hunters in East Greenland: a case–control study by Mette Motzfeldt Jensen, Charlotte Elberling Almasi, Hans Christian Florian-Sørensen, Stine Linding Andersen, Stig Andersen

“…Background: Thyroid hormones and sympathetic stimulation are needed for activating brown adipose tissue (BAT) during cold exposure. Studies of human cold exposure have demonstrated both increased production and raised clearance of triiodothyronine (T3). …”
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ULK1 methylation promotes TGF‐β1‐induced endometrial fibrosis via the FOXP1/DNMT1 axis by Yuhua Zeng, Qing Feng

“…Downregulation of FOXP1 could inhibit human endometrial stromal cells proliferation and autophagy, as well as decrease the expression of fibrogenic factors (collagen type I alpha 1 chain [COL1A1], fibronectin [FN], and alpha‐smooth muscle actin [α‐SMA]). …”
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Sodium dichloroisocyanurate: a promising candidate for the disinfection of resilient drain biofilm by Abbie Martin, Natasha Doyle, Tom F. O'Mahony

“…Biofilms can cause a range of human diseases and are responsible for 1.7 million hospital-acquired infections in the US annually, providing an economic burden of $11.5 billion in treatment costs. …”
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Development of a neural network for diagnosing the risk of depression according to the experimental data of the stop signal paradigm by M. O. Zelenskih, A. E. Saprygin, S. S. Tamozhnikov, P. D. Rudych, D. A. Lebedkin, A.  N. Savostyanov

“…An architecture was developed and a system was implemented for testing motor control indicators in humans, then it was tested in real experiments. A comparison of neural network technologies and methods of mathematical statistics was carried out. …”
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NeuroEPO influence on the fetal heart in a placental insufficiency model of rats by Nìnive Nùñez Lòpez, Julito Dos Santos Dos Santos, Aida María Suàrez Aguiar, María Antonia Cruz García, Claudia Joffre Frías, Carmen Inés Morales Paneque, Laura López Marín

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> To evaluate the influence of human recombinant erythropoietin with low sialic acid content (NeuroEPO) on the fetal heart in a rat model of placental insufficiency.…”
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Increasing anthropogenic stressors influenced the water quality and shifted trophic status of northern Lake Tana Gulf, Ethiopia by Flipos Engdaw, Tadesse Fetahi, Demeke Kifle

“…Samples were collected from five sampling points between May 2023 to April 2024, and sampling sites were selected based on their proximity to human interference. The physico-chemical parameters were measured in situ or determined in water samples using standard methods. …”
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Designing and testing novel artificial shelter traps to mass-trap overwintering brown marmorated stink bugs: a proof-of-concept study in Northwestern China by Jin-Ping Zhang, Gonzalo Avila, Gang Ma, Qian-Qian Mi, Adriana Najar-Rodriguez, Ju-Hong Chen, Chun-Sen Ma, Feng Zhang

“…It is also known to be a nuisance pest as it enters artificial structures, including human habitats, to overwinter and releases very unpleasant odours when disturbed. …”
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Assessment of greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts in the manufacturing process of thermoelectric coolers: A life-cycle impact perspective by Hyo Young Kim, Jeong Eun Kim, Daehyun Wee

“…Using the life cycle inventory assessment (LCIA), the environmental impacts of the manufacturing process of TECs were analyzed, including greenhouse gas emissions, human carcinogenic toxicity (HCT), terrestrial ecotoxicity (TE), freshwater ecotoxicity (FE), mineral resource scarcity (MRS), and fossil resource scarcity (FRS). …”
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Lysophosphatidylcholine Acyltransferase 1 (LPCAT1): A Predictor of Acute Leukemia Prognosis by Arefeh Mazhari, Samaneh Boroumand-Noughabi, Hossein Ayatollahi, Amirali Ayatollahi, Maryam Khajavi, Maryam Sheikhi, Payam Siyadat, Mohammad Reza Keramati

“…Background: Lysophosphatidylcholine acyltransferases 1 (LPCAT1) overexpression and prognostic significance have been shown in various human solid cancers. However, the role of LPCAT1 in hematological malignancies has yet to be extensively explored. …”
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Genetic diversity of Rhododendron dauricum based on morphological traits and SSR markers by Dan Wang, Ying Ma, Xueli Zhao, Ling Wang

“…The diversity of R. dauricum germplasm resources in these areas has not been determined and it can be dynamic due to increasing climate change and human activities, which poses a challenge to effective conservation efforts. …”
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Isolation, Characterization and Genetic Diversity of Aspergillus flavus in Animal Feed by Dina Al-Shinawy, Reda E.M. Moghaieb, Sara B. Awaly, Gihan El-Moghazy, Dalia S. Ahmed

“…Aspergillus flavus is known for producing aflatoxins (AFs), which are harmful mycotoxins that can spoil food crops and represent significant health risks to animals and humans. The aim of this study was to analyze fifty samples of livestock and poultry feed to identify mycotoxigenic fungi at both morphological and molecular levels, focusing on their toxigenic potential and genetic diversity. …”
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The Effect of Excavation Disturbance on the Stability of Bedding Cataclastic Rock Mass High Slope Containing Multimuddy Interlayers by Fei Liu, Jiaming Zhang, Pengzheng Guo, Wenlian Liu, Zhiqiang Wang, Jipu Chen

“…These incidents lead to considerable human casualties and substantial economic losses. …”
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Development, in vitro and ex vivo characterization of lamotrigine-loaded bovine serum albumin nanoparticles using QbD approach by Maryana Salamah, Bence Sipos, Zsuzsanna Schelz, István Zupkó, Ágnes Kiricsi, Ágnes Szalenkó-Tőkés, László Rovó, Gábor Katona, György Tibor Balogh, Ildikó Csóka

“…The ex vivo study showed that LAM diffusion from the selected formulations through the human nasal mucosa was higher than in case of initial LAM. …”
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Analysis of serum levels and DNA methylation of fibroblast growth factor 21 using peripheral blood-derived genomes in patients with obesity by Hiroyuki Shinozaki, Shiori Kawai, Mami Gamo-Kawasaki, Ayano Takei, Kyoko Tsujikado, Kazunori Fukuda, Mototaka Yamauchi, Kenji Hara, Takafumi Tsuchiya, Kohzo Takebayashi, Koshi Hashimoto

“…In the present study, we analyzed the DNA methylation state of the FGF21 gene (FGF21) in obese patients using genomic DNA extracted from human monocytes and macrophages and investigated the pathophysiological significance of the FGF21 expression response to pemafibrate (PM), a PPARα ligand. …”
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