Genetic variability in the cholecystokinin A receptor affects lipid profile and glucose tolerance in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome by Eva Drnovsek, Mojca Jensterle, Katja Goričar, Sara Redenšek, Andrej Janež, Irina Milisav, Vita Dolžan

“…As genetic variability of cholecystokinin A and B receptor genes (CCKAR and CCKBR, respectively) may modify their biological actions, we investigated the impact of CCKAR and CCKBR genetic variability on anthropometric and metabolic parameters in patients with PCOS. Material and methods Our cross-sectional study included 168 patients with PCOS and 82 healthy female controls genotyped for polymorphisms in CCKAR (rs6448456 and rs1800857) and CCKBR (rs2929180, rs1800843, rs1042047 and rs1042048) genes. …”
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Clinical features and outcomes of pseudolithiasis induced by ceftriaxone in Chinese children: a single-center observational study by Chen Jin, Chen Jin, Wen-Li Xiu, Wen-Li Xiu, Yao Liu, Yao Liu, Xi-Wei Hao, Qian Dong, Qian Dong

“…Patients were classified into PL (n = 34) and non-PL (n = 151) groups based on imaging findings.ResultsPL was diagnosed in 18.4% of patients treated with CTX, primarily through ultrasound, which revealed hyperechoic material within the gallbladder. Compared with the non-PL group, patients with PL were older and taller, with no significant differences in CTX dosage (p = 0.915). …”
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T cell receptor signaling pathway subgroups and construction of a novel prognostic model in osteosarcoma by Huan Xu, Huimin Tao

“…This study aimed to explore the clinical significance, prognosis, immune infiltration and chemotherapy sensitivity of TCR in osteosarcoma (OS). Material and methods: OS data were obtained from TARGET and GEO database. …”
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Ophthalmic products with extracellular matrix components. Their effectiveness in the process of corneal repair in neurotrophic, herpetic, recurrent keratitis and erosions by D.Yu. Maychuk, A.A. Tarkhanova, I.A. Pronkin

“…Comparative analysis of the effectiveness of existing ophthalmic agents based on biomimetics of ECM to stimulate the processes of reparative regeneration in neurotrophic, herpetic, recurrent keratitis and corneal erosions. Material and methods. Our literature review has shown the great importance of thecomponents in maintaining corneal homeostasis, its transparency, strength, shape stability, as well as differentiation, proliferation, migration and growth of cellular structures of the ECM, and therefore the need to maintain its physiological architectonics in the treatment of infectious and inflammatory pathology. …”
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EMPIRICAL VERIFICATION OF THE STRUCTURAL MODEL RELATING EQUILIBRIUM VALUES OF COSTS, QUALITY, AND COMFORT OF MEDICAL SERVICES WITH INDIVIDUALIZED ELASTICITIES OF DEMAND by Oleg Klymenyuk, Oleksandr Ocheredko, Volodymyr Klymenyuk, Anastasiia Rudenko

“…The research aims at performing empirical verification of the structural model relating equilibrium values of costs, quality, and comfort of medical services with individualized elasticities of demand. Material and Methods. We have performed a combined (retrospective + prospective) study of the cases of uterine fibroids and/or ovarian cysts treated surgically in three city gynecological hospitals/centers in Vinnytsia, Ukraine. …”
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Silver nanoparticles immobilized on crosslinked vinyl polymer for catalytic reduction of nitrophenol: experimental and computational studies by Elsayed Elbayoumy, Ashraf A. El-Bindary, Tamaki Nakano, Mohamed M. Aboelnga

“…Also, BET analysis confirm that Ag/poly(DVB) composite is a meso porous material with a surface area 127.428 m²/g. This composite was also applied as a heterogenous catalyst for the reduction of toxic nitrophenol in the industrial wastewater into a less toxic aminophenol with the aid of NaBH4 as reductant. …”
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Magnetic field influence on heat transfer of NEPCM in a porous triangular cavity with a cold fin and partial heat sources: AI analysis combined with ISPH method by Munirah Aali Alotaibi, Weaam Alhejaili, Abdelraheem M. Aly, Samiyah Almalki

“…This study employs the Incompressible Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (ISPH) method and an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model to examine the thermal and fluid dynamics behavior of nano-enhanced phase change material (NEPCM) within a triangular cavity containing a fin. …”
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Deployment of next-generation sequencing approach for variant detection in myocardial infarction: A concise investigation by Desaraju Suresh Bhargav, Nadeem Siddiqui, Bhadra Murthy V, Vijaya Tartte, Vanaja V

“…The purpose of this work was to aid in the identification of biomarkers for the genetic diagnosis of MI leading to better understanding of the relation between genes involved in coronary heart diseases and their molecular mechanism. Material and Methods: This was a case control study in which patients attending the Cardiology Department of Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) recruited and initially evaluated with all biochemical parameters. …”
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Formation of gene associations that code for general homeostasis and performance components of durum wheat (Triticum durum Desf.) by P. N. Malchikov, M. G. Myasnikova

“…The main inference from the results of the investigation is that at the modern stage it is necessary to extend the genetic basis of original material for durum wheat breeding in the Middle Volga region.…”
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HIV and AIDS prevention behavior among housewives in South Purwokerto sub-district, Indonesia by Colti Sistiarani, Dian Anandari, Elviera Gamelia

“…South Purwokerto is a sub-district in Banyumas District, Central Java, Indonesia, with sexually transmitted infection (STI) cases as many as 45 people. Material and methods In this quantitative cross-sectional study, health belief model (HBM) was employed to determine individual acceptance in conducting HIV and AIDS prevention behavior. …”
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Study on friction and wear properties of nickel-based alloys under different working conditions by Ming Li, Yongjun Bai, Yi Ou, Xiaoyu Ren, Chaoqun Qian

“…Experimental results show that increasing rotational speed slightly raises the average coefficient of friction, with adhesion on the material surface positively correlated to speed. The wear rate initially decreases and then increases with higher rotational speeds. …”
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Deterioration of Concrete Under Simulated Acid Rain Conditions: Microstructure, Appearance, and Compressive Properties by Lingxu Li, Norazura Muhamad Bunnori, Chee Ghuan Tan

“…The findings clearly indicate that simulated acid rain corrosion significantly affects both the microstructure and mechanical properties of concrete. Acid alters the material composition of concrete and simultaneously increases the formation of pores within it. …”
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The case of Kinsburn’s Encephalopathy in a child with neuroblastoma of posterior mediastinum by T.I. Stetsenko, H.M. Fedushka, S.O. Rebenkov, T.P. Ivanova

“…According to the results of morphological and immunohistochemistry tests, the phenotype obtained in the material of the operation is characteristic of the neuroblastoma (ICD-O code 9500/3), pT1bpN0M0, negative form. …”
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The effects on milk marketing of cooperative partnership of dairy farmers: a case study from Türkiye by Bahar Aydin Can, Sait Engindeniz, Sait Engindeniz

“…The aim of this study is to reveal the socioeconomic characteristics, cooperative status and the effect of the cooperative on milk marketing of dairy cattle farmers who are members of the cooperative in Derince district of Kocaeli province. The main material of the study consisted of the data obtained by questionnaire method from 61 farmers who are members of Cavuslu Village Agricultural Development Cooperative in Derince district of Kocaeli province, Türkiye. …”
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EFFECT OF ADDITION RAMIE AND COCONUT COIR FIBERS WITH DIFFERENT CONCENTRATIONS ON TENSILE STRENGTH OF ACRYLIC DENTURE BASE by Endang Prawesthi, Adinda Eka Putri, Vilza Asylla, Sambodo Arif Wibowo

“…Background: Acrylic denture base material has advantages such as good aesthetics, ease of repair, and affordable price, but this denture has mechanical properties, one of which is low tensile strength so fractures often occur during use. …”
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Biotechnological bases of the development of cloned pig embryos by A. V. Lopukhov, G. N. Singina, N. A. Zinovieva

“…When removing the nucleus of pig oocytes maturated in vitro, it is necessary to pay attention to the problem of preserving the viability of cells, which were devoid of their own nuclear material. To perform the reconstruction, a somatic cell is placed, using micro-tools, in the perivitelline space, where the first polar body was previously located, or in the cytoplasm of an enucleated oocyte. …”
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Bacteria Assemble: Investigating Soil Bacterial Diversity and Interactions in a Sarawakian Oil Palm Plantation for Climate-Resilient Soil Management by Zahidah Ayob, Nor Azizah Kusai, Han Ming Gan, Wan Nurul‘Ain Wan Mohd Nor, Hasimah Mos, Vijaya Subramaniam, Meilina Ong Abdullah

“…Microbial correlation network analysis revealed a complex network of robust and significant interactions among 11 bacterial families, suggesting their involvement in plant material degradation and carbon cycling. Redundancy Analysis (RDA) revealed that pH, moisture content, and bulk density were significant factors that influence the microbial community structure. …”
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Genetic analysis of nucleotide sequences of neuraminidase gene of highly pathogenic avian influenza A/H5N8 virus isolates recovered in the Russian Federation in 2020 by P. B. Akshalova, N. G. Zinyakov, A. V. Andriyasov, P. D. Zhestkov, Z. B. Nikonova, S. N. Kolosov, I. A. Chvala

“…The article provides data on complete nucleotide sequences of the neuraminidase gene of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus isolates recovered in the second half of 2020 from pathological material received from four regions of the Russian Federation. …”
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Less is more - Retrospective analysis of the two-incision implantation technique for hypoglossal nerve stimulation and comparison of respiratory sensing lead curves against the thr... by Nikhil Thakur, Valentin Krüger, Marcus Czabanka, Johanna Quick-Weller

“…Research question: Our department switched to the 2-incision-technique in May 2021 and we set out to compare the two methods concerning the generated respiratory-sensing-curves. Material and method: Cases operated between October 2020 and September 2022 were included. …”
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Enhancing Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus undatus) Propagation Efficiency through Growing Media by P. K. Anagha, D. P. Prakasha, N. Anand, M. Vijay, Shivayogi Ryavalad, Mude Ramya Sree

“…The results of this study are helpful in choosing propagation media for large scale planting material. …”
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