Effects of effluent recirculation on two-stage anaerobic digestion in treatment of biodegradable municipal solid waste by P.V. Dinh, T. Fujiwara, A.N. Peni, C.K. Tran

“…Therefore, this study aimed to investigate how effluent recirculation affects the two-stage anaerobic digestion of biodegradable municipal solid waste.METHODS: Firstly, biodegradable municipal solid waste substrate was fermented under conditions of 12 percent initial total solids and a temperature of 36 degrees Celsius for 5 days. …”
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Plasma EphA2 level is a superior biomarker to Del-1 for sepsis diagnosis and prognosis by Eun Hye Lee, Mi Hwa Shin, Se Hyun Kwak, Ji Soo Choi, Ah Young Leem, Su Hwan Lee, Kyung Soo Chung, Young Sam Kim, Sang-Guk Lee, Moo Suk Park

“…Hence, we examined their potential as biomarkers of sepsis.MethodsIn total, 117 participants, including 20 healthy controls, 21 patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), and 76 patients with sepsis, were enrolled in this study. …”
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Meta-analysis of the clinicopathologic features of endometrial cancer molecular staging by Xiaoxia Yin, Xiaoxia Yin, Bing Luo, Bing Luo, Yong Li, Yong Li

“…Therefore, a meta-analysis of articles related to the clinicopathological features of molecular typing was performed to observe how the prevalence of the four subgroups varied across different pathological features and whether they were associated with certain specific pathological features and to understand how molecular typing may influence current pathological assessments.MethodsPubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP were searched from the time of library construction until May 2024, and the following data were extracted: histological type, FIGO grade, FIGO stage, LVSI, depth of muscularis propria infiltration, and lymph node status of each TCGA group. …”
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A review of literature of a functional, congenital intrathoracic kidney by Sahil Sabharwal, Brandyn Young, Sarat Sabharwal, Kristen Brandon, Sarah Assem

“…IV urography used to be the diagnostic modality of choice; however, it has recently been replaced by less invasive imaging methods, such as ultrasonography or computed tomography. …”
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UltraTimTrack: a Kalman-filter-based algorithm to track muscle fascicles in ultrasound image sequences by Tim J. van der Zee, Paolo Tecchio, Daniel Hahn, Brent J. Raiteri

“…We therefore aimed to develop an algorithm that tracks fascicles without drift and with low noise across a range of experimental conditions and image acquisition settings. Methods We applied a Kalman filter to combine fascicle length and fascicle angle estimates from existing and openly-available UltraTrack and TimTrack algorithms into a hybrid algorithm called UltraTimTrack. …”
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Characteristic alterations of gut microbiota and serum metabolites in patients with chronic tinnitus: a multi-omics analysis by Jiang Wang, Jia-Hui Xiang, Xu-Yuan Peng, Min Liu, Le-Jia Sun, Min Zhang, Li-Yuan Zhang, Zhi-Bin Chen, Zheng-Quan Tang, Lei Cheng

“…We used the weighted gene co-expression network method to analyze the relationship between the gut microbiota and the serum metabolites. …”
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Efficacy and safety of PD-1 inhibitors as second-line treatment for advanced squamous esophageal cancer: a systematic review and network meta-analysis with a focus on PD-L1 express... by Fei Yang, Min Dan, Jindan Shi, Ling Fan, Haoluo Zhang, Tiantian Jian, Kelu Lei, Yue Wang, Juan Xin, Zhigang Yu, Wei Chen

“…To address this key issue in the second-line treatment of ESCC, we conducted a network meta-analysis (NMA) with a focus on OS benefits, particularly in patients with different levels of PD-L1 expression.MethodsA systematic search of relevant literature was conducted in Web of Science, Embase, PubMed, and Cochrane Library, covering publications from the inception of these database to June 2024. …”
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Senile cataract — features of development and outcomes of surgical treatment in patients with hepatitis B and C viruses by B.N. Hatsukova, G.M. Chernakova, S.A. Kochergin, E.A. Kleshcheva, E.Yu. Malinnikova, K.K. Kyuregyan, M.M. Mikhailov

“…<br> <b>Patients and Methods:</b> 20 patients were included in the study. …”
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Molecular testing for cytologically suspicious and malignant (Bethesda V and VI) thyroid nodules to optimize the extent of surgical intervention: a retrospective chart review by Jessica Hier, Galit Avior, Marc Pusztaszeri, Joshua R. Krasner, Noura Alyouha, Veronique-Isabelle Forest, Michael P. Hier, Alex Mlynarek, Keith Richardson, Nader Sadeghi, Michael Tamilia, Richard J. Payne

“…The aim of this study was to determine whether patients who had molecular testing in Bethesda V and VI thyroid nodules had the optimal extent of surgery performed more often than patients who did not have molecular testing performed. Methods A retrospective chart review of 122 cases was performed: 101 patients from the McGill University teaching hospitals and 21 patients from the Hillel Yaffe Medical center, Technion University. …”
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Effect of plant and animal based compost on the growth and yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) in a Nigeria-derived Savanna by Michael Ati Kekong, Nmadzuru Badeggi Ibrahim

“…This study was aimed at integrating cocoa pod husk, moringa leaves, and poultry droppings in composted form for enriched soil amendments for vegetable production. Method: Three compost types: cocoa pod husk, moringa leaf, and poultry droppings were composted for 60 days in a ratio of 3:1:1, 3:1, and 3:1, respectively. …”
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Construction and application of the three-level storage information system in the management of low-cost surgical consumables (手术室低值耗材三级库信息化管理模式的构建及应用)... by XU Ying (许瑛), YANG Lijun (杨利君), MENG Yuehua (孟月华), LIU Lin (柳琳), ZHANG Lianen (张怜恩)

“…Objective To evaluate the three-level storage information system in the management of low-cost surgical consumables. Methods The standard information module for various kinds of low-cost surgical consumables was established, and essential data of low-cost surgical consumables in each operation unit was determined. …”
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Rehospitalization burden and morbidity risk in patients with heart failure with mid‐range ejection fraction by Enrique Santas, Rafael de laEspriella, Patricia Palau, Gema Miñana, Martina Amiguet, Juan Sanchis, Josep Lupón, Antoni Bayes‐Genís, Francisco Javier Chorro, Julio Núñez Villota

“…Abstract Aims Heart failure with mid‐range ejection fraction (HFmrEF) has been proposed as a distinct HF phenotype, but whether patients on this category fare worse, similarly, or better than those with HF with reduced EF (HFrEF) or preserved EF (HFpEF) in terms of rehospitalization risks over time remains unclear. Methods and results We prospectively included 2961 consecutive patients admitted for acute HF (AHF) in our institution. …”
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Microcirculatory depth of focus measurement shows reduction of tissue edema by albumin resuscitation in burn patients by Olcay Dilken, Annemieke Dijkstra, Göksel Güven, Bülent Ergin, Nicole Trommel, Margriet E. van Baar, Helma WC Hofland, Can Ince, Cornelis H. van der Vlies

“…This study shows that sublingual microcirculation measurements can quantify both tissue perfusion and edema. Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted between November 2018 and December 2019 in the intensive care unit of Maasstad Hospital Burn Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. …”
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Use of Digital Health Technologies for Dementia Care: Bibliometric Analysis and Report by Hebatullah Abdulazeem, Israel Júnior Borges do Nascimento, Ishanka Weerasekara, Amin Sharifan, Victor Grandi Bianco, Ciara Cunningham, Indunil Kularathne, Genevieve Deeken, Jerome de Barros, Brijesh Sathian, Lasse Østengaard, Frederique Lamontagne-Godwin, Joost van Hoof, Ledia Lazeri, Cassie Redlich, Hannah R Marston, Ryan Alistair Dos Santos, Natasha Azzopardi-Muscat, Yongjie Yon, David Novillo-Ortiz

“…In addition, our study aimed to map the current landscape of global research initiatives on DHTs on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and support of people living with dementia and their caregivers. MethodsA bibliometric analysis was performed as part of a systematic review protocol using MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Epistemonikos, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Google Scholar for systematic and scoping reviews on DHTs and dementia up to February 21, 2024. …”
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Association of the Ratio of Triglycerides to High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels with the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Beijing by Hongzhou Liu, Shuangtong Yan, Gang Chen, Bing Li, Ling Zhao, Yajing Wang, Xiaodong Hu, Xiaomeng Jia, Jingtao Dou, Yiming Mu, Junping Wen, Zhaohui Lyu

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the nonlinear relationship between TG/HDL-C and the incidence of T2DM in a Chinese population. Methods. We used logistic regression models to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the incidence of T2DM among 7,791 participants from the Risk Evaluation of cAncers in Chinese diabeTic Individuals: a lONgitudinal (REACTION) cohort study at baseline. …”
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Administration of Sex Hormone Preparations as a Risk Factor in the Development of Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy and Biliary Sludge in Pregnant Women by Yu. B. Uspenskaya, I. V. Kuznetsova, A. A. Sheptulin, N. V. Goncharenko, A. N. Gerasimov, M. M. Amiraslanova

“…The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of female sex hormones on the course and effectiveness of treatment of ICP and BS during pregnancy. Materials and methods.  The study included 158 pregnant women (97 patients with ICP and 61 patients with BS). …”
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Does age still matter? An age-group comparison of self-efficacy, initial interest and performance when learning bystander resuscitation in secondary schools

“…The recommended age for implementing first aid interventions varies between studies. Methods: This study aims to examine psychological (self-efficacy, interest; primary endpoint) and physical (compression depth, rate and chest recoil) outcomes (secondary endpoint) in different age groups after a CPR intervention. …”
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Preservative-free therapy for glaucoma after corneal refractive surgery by A.A. Antonov, I.V. Kozlova, T.S. Mitichkina, I.I. Vedmedenko

“…Financial Disclosure: no author has a financial or property interest in any material or method mentioned. There is no conflict of interests. …”
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Acid-Unlocked Two-Layer Ca-Loaded Nanoplatform to Interfere With Mitochondria for Synergistic Tumor Therapy by Zheng Y, Williams GR, Hu R, Tong S, Xu J, Wang T, Zhang Y, Wu J, Li F, Cai Y, Zhu LM

“…Yilu Zheng,1 Gareth R Williams,2 Ran Hu,1 Sen Tong,3 Jianxiang Xu,1 Tong Wang,1 Yanyan Zhang,1 Junzi Wu,3 Fan Li,4 Yingyu Cai,4 Li-Min Zhu1 1College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, People’s Republic of China; 2UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, London, WC1N 1AX, UK; 3The Key Laboratory of Microcosmic Syndrome Differentiation, Education Department of Yunnan, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650500, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 201620, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Yingyu Cai, Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 201620, People’s Republic of China, Email yingyu.cai@shgh.cn Li-Min Zhu, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, People’s Republic of China, Email lzhu@dhu.edu.cnBackground: The development of selective formulations able to target and kill tumor cells without the application of external energy has shown great promise for anti-tumor therapy.Methods: Here, we report a “nanobomb” that explosively increases Ca content within cells. …”
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Epidemiological analysis primary open-angle glaucoma incidence and prevalence in Russia by A.B. Movsisyan, A.V. Kuroyedov, M.A. Arkharov, V.V. Prokhorenko, I.A.Chepurnov

“…</i> </p> <p> <i><b>Patients and Methods:</b> we applied a scientific-analytical design implying literary statistical analysis of official epidemiological indicators of&nbsp;glaucoma in Russia and multicenter trials. …”
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