Increased plasma DOPA decarboxylase levels in Lewy body disorders are driven by dopaminergic treatment by Katharina Bolsewig, Eline A. J. Willemse, Pascual Sánchez-Juan, Alberto Rábano, Minerva Martínez, James D. Doecke, Giovanni Bellomo, Lisa Vermunt, Daniel Alcolea, Steffen Halbgebauer, Sjors in ‘t Veld, Niklas Mattsson-Carlgren, Katerina Veverova, Christopher J. Fowler, Lynn Boonkamp, Marleen Koel-Simmelink, Zulaiga Hussainali, Daimy N. Ruiters, Lorenzo Gaetani, Andrea Toja, Juan Fortea, Yolande Pijnenburg, Afina W. Lemstra, Wiesje M. van der Flier, Jakub Hort, Markus Otto, Oskar Hansson, Lucilla Parnetti, Colin L. Masters, Alberto Lleó, Charlotte E. Teunissen, Marta Del Campo Milán

“…Abstract DOPA Decarboxylase (DDC) has been proposed as a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarker with increased concentrations in Lewy body disorders (LBDs) and highest levels in patients receiving dopaminergic treatment. Here we evaluate plasma DDC, measured by proximity extension assay, and the effect of dopaminergic treatment in three independent LBD (with a focus on dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and Parkinson’s disease (PD)) cohorts: an autopsy-confirmed cohort (n = 71), a large multicenter, cross-dementia cohort (n = 1498) and a longitudinal cohort with detailed treatment information (n = 66, median follow-up time[IQR] = 4[4, 4] years). …”
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Effects of Deep Cryogenic Treatment on Wear Mechanisms and Microthermal Expansion for the Material of Drive Elements by Yuh-Ping Chang, Gino Wang, Jeng-Haur Horng, Li-Ming Chu, Yih-Chyun Hwang

“…By the composite heat treatments, the strength and the surface hardness of the materials of drive elements can be improved. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Bevacizumab in the Treatment of Pterygium: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Yi Sun, Bowen Zhang, Xiuhua Jia, Shiqi Ling, Juan Deng

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Factors and barriers to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine uptake for intermittent preventive treatment during pregnancy in Ghana by Akua Kumi Yeboah, Patrick Ohemeng Gyaase, Richmond Bediako Nsiah, Regina Amoa-Tutu, Saida Abdul-Rahman Zakaria, Lynna Naa Adede Obeng, Frank Prempeh, Phenihas Kwadwo Opoku, Amos Andoono, Gilbert Elara Dagoe, Kwame Kusi Agyemang, Jonathan Mawutor Gmanyami, Dominic Nyarko, Paul Kofi Awuah, Gifty Sefaah Owusu, Solomon Anum-Doku

“… Malaria continues to pose a significant threat to pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ghana, where the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) remains below optimal levels. …”
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Successful Treatment of Early Endometrial Carcinoma by Local Delivery of Levonorgestrel: A Case Report by D. Wildemeersch, E. Anderson, K. Lambein, P. Pauwels, M. Dhont

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Complications of microwave ablation in patients with persistent/recurrent hyperparathyroidism after surgical or ablative treatment by Ying Wei, Zhen-long Zhao, Jie Wu, Shi-liang Cao, Li-li Peng, Yan Li, Ming-an Yu

“…Objective To evaluate the complications associated with microwave ablation (MWA) in treating persistent/recurrent hyperparathyroidism (HPT) post-surgical or ablative treatments.Materials and methods From January 2015 to December 2022, 87 persistent/recurrent HPT patients (primary HPT [PHPT]: secondary HPT [SHPT] = 13:74) who underwent MWA after surgical or ablative treatment were studied. …”
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Impact of Dental Treatment Simulation App on Anxiety of Pediatric Dental Patients: An Observational Study by S. K. Mahboob Rahaman, Niladri Maiti, Sonali Harish, Mahantesh Achanur, Michael S. Pramanik, Adnan Ahmed

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Efficacy of the cross-union protocol in the treatment of congenital tibial pseudarthrosis: a comparative study by Yanhui Jing, Dahui Wang, Chunxing Wu, Zhiqiang Zhang, Yueqiang Mo, Bo Ning

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Large Pelvic Hematoma after UroLift® Procedure for Treatment of BPH with Median Lobe by Max J. Roehmholdt, Dennis F. Bentley

“…Potential etiologies include implant firing depth beyond the extent of the prostate, as well as treatment of the median lobe.…”
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Modulation of Cytokine and Cytokine Receptor/Antagonist by Treatment with Doxycycline and Tetracycline in Patients with Dengue Fever by J. E. Z. Castro, I. Vado-Solis, C. Perez-Osorio, T. M. Fredeking

“…Both drugs resulted in a significant rise in IL-1Ra levels by day 3 in patients. In contrast, treatment did not affect a similar result for TNF-R1. …”
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Characteristics of the treatment process among patients with hip fractures against the background of COVID-19 by S.O. Guriev, E.O. Skobenko

“…The aim of our study was to analyze the distribution of patients with femur fractures during the COVID-19 epidemic and to determine changes in approaches to their treatment. Materials and methods. To conduct our study, we retrospectively analyzed the treatment of 289 trauma patients who underwent inpatient treatment in 2019–2021. …”
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A social enterprise model for TB detection and treatment through the private sector in Pakistan by S. M. A. Zaidi, W. Z. Jamal, U. Ibrahim, S. Khowaja, A. J. Khan, J. Creswell

“…METHODS: Purpose-built centres were established within the private sector that integrated TB screening, diagnostics and treatment and operated 12 hours per day with convenient locations to improve access. …”
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Non-traditional Use of HEOR To Identify Host Response Treatments During a Pandemic by Peter J. Mallow, David S. Fedson

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Ultra-early indicators of acute hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis may influence treatment decision-making by Jing Wu, Yizhi Liang, Xiaoting Tang, Zilan Rao, Chaowei Li, Xiaoping Pan, Taiyong Fang

“…Early blood purification within 24 h reduces complications and hospital stay in MSAP/SAP patients, while traditional treatments remain effective for MAP patients, potentially reducing medical costs.…”
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Personalized treatment strategies for breast adenoid cystic carcinoma: A machine learning approach by Sakhr Alshwayyat, Mahmoud Bashar Abu Al Hawa, Mustafa Alshwayyat, Tala Abdulsalam Alshwayyat, Siya sawan, Ghaith Heilat, Hanan M. Hammouri, Sara Mheid, Batool Al Shweiat, Hamdah Hanifa

“…This study was designed to assess the efficacy of various treatment approaches for BACC and to create the first web-based tool to facilitate personalized treatment decisions. …”
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The Role of Vacuum-Assisted Wound Closure Therapy after the Surgical Treatment of the Pilonodal Sinus by M. F. Cherkasov, K. M. Galashokyan, Yu. M. Startsev, D. M. Cherkasov, A. A. Pomazkov, S. G. Melikova, V. Yu. Katsiyaev, A. A. Matvienko

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KEBUN RAYA BOTANI DENGAN SISTEM WTP (WATER TREATMENT PLAN) DI MAKASSAR by Sri Innayah Wahid, Fahmyddin A'raaf Tauhid

“…The results of this report in the form of a botanical garden design botanical arrangement with WTP system (water Treatment Plan) in Makassar.…”
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Moroccan natural products for multitarget-based treatment of Alzheimer’s disease: A computational study by Fatima Zahra Guerguer, Amal Bouribab, El Mehdi Karim, Meriem Khedraoui, Fatiha Amegrissi, Yasir S. Raouf, Abdelouahid Samadi, Samir Chtita

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The effect of combined thermal and sonication treatment on shelf life extension and quality retention of banana by Mahfujul Alam, Mir Meahadi Hasan, Mohammad Mainuddin Molla, Mrinal Kanti Debnath, Md Shakir Moazzem, Biddut Chandra Dey

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Cognitive control in individuals with heroin use disorder after prolonged methadone maintenance treatment by Wei Zhao, Fan Duan, Xiangyu Li, Junda Li, Lingling Xia, Zixuan Ren, Yegang Li, Li Song, Peipei Song, Linlin Mu, Lijin Wang, Jing Zhang, Xun Song, Ze Wang, Jinxuan Chen, Xiaochu Zhang, Dongliang Jiao

Subjects: “…Methadone maintenance treatment…”
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