Clinical profile and outcomes in patients with moderate to severe aortic stenosis with or without concomitant chronic kidney disease by Jinghao Nicholas Ngiam, Ching-Hui Sia, Nicholas Wen Sheng Chew, Tze Sian Liong, Zi Yun Chang, Chi Hang Lee, Wen Ruan, Edgar Lik-Wui Tay, William Kok-Fai Kong, Huay Cheem Tan, Tiong-Cheng Yeo, Kian Keong Poh

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Adrenalectomy improves MSG-induced obesity in rats by increasing UCP-1 levels in interscapular brown adipose tissue by Willian Nascimento de Souza Rodrigues, Ananda Malta, Naiara Cristina Lucredi, Patrícia Cristina Lisboa, Rosiane Aparecida Miranda, Rodrigo Vargas, Camila Benan Zara, Maria Natália Chimirri Peres, Nilton Rodrigues Teixeira Junior, Jurandir Fernando Comar, Paulo Cezar de Freitas Mathias, Rosana Torrezan

“…The objective of this study was to investigate whether bilateral adrenalectomy (ADX) could alter sympathetic activity in adult MSG rats, with the potential to contribute to the improvement of metabolic syndrome by interfering with intermediary metabolism. Following a period of 99 days, the rats that received the control treatment and MSG were subjected to bilateral adrenalectomy (ADX). …”
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Predictive value of creatinine-cystatin C ratio for mortality and technique failure in anuric peritoneal dialysis patients by Zhihong Zhang, Tingting Zhou, Man Zhang, Shuiqin Cheng

“…We evaluated the relationship between the Cr/CysC ratio and patient survival, as well as technique failure, utilizing Cox regression and competing risk analyses.Results The average age of the participants was 50.46 ± 12.63 years, with 99 individuals (44.2%) being male. Among all subjects, the Cr/CysC ratio was found to be 1.85 ± 0.56. …”
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Interventions for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Management Among Indigenous Children and Youth: A Systematic Review by Edmund Wedam Kanmiki, Yaqoot Fatima, Thuy Linh Duong, Roslyn Von Senden, Tolassa W. Ushula, Abdullah A. Mamun

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Late Ediacaran juvenile magmatism in the Variscan Monts-du-Lyonnais metamorphic complex (Massif Central, France) by Couzinié Simon, Laurent Oscar, Bouilhol Pierre, Chelle-Michou Cyril, Ganzhorn Anne-Céline, Gardien Véronique, Moyen Jean-François

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Distinct relative abundances in pathogens detected in mechanically ventilated patients with suspected pneumonia in the intensive care unit at King Abdulaziz University Hospital by Haifa Algethamy, Diyaa H. Bokhary, Ibrahim Abushoshah, Abdulrahman A. Alalyani, Maan K. Baamer, Dalya M. Attallah, Ruba M. Alotaibi, Shehla N. Amin, Shaza A. Mass, Nisreen R. Tashkandy

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Determinants of traditional Korean medicine utilization by individuals with physical disabilities: inference of causal relationships using Korea health panel data by Chihyoung Son, Jong-hyun Kim, Eunkyung Yoon, Eunji Ahn, Minjung Park, Dongsu Kim

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Comparative analysis of acids and temperatures in gelatin extraction from the skin of yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) by Vicky Prajaputra, Sri Agustina, Nadia Isnaini, Agillia Nabila, Hikma Kasih Margolang, Sahra Apriani, Siti Maqfirah

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Efficient photocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A on 2D-3D spherically hierarchical structure Zn5In2S8 by Zongwen Zhang, Yi Zhang, Huili Han, Riyadh Ramadhan Ikreedeegh, Riyadh Ramadhan Ikreedeegh, Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah, Muhammad Tayyab

“…This efficacy allows for the degradation of 99.9% of BPA in just 2 h. The photocatalytic mechanism of ZIS was elucidated through various material characterizations and photoelectrochemical assessments, demonstrating improved light absorption and efficient charge separation as key factors facilitating BPA degradation. …”
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Correlation of serum Vitamin D levels and disease severity in patients with atopic dermatitis: A hospital-based, cross-sectional study from North India by Shreya Malhan, Loveleen Kaur, Maninder Kaur, Dimple Chopra, Sharang Gupta, Snehdeep Kaur

“…As per the SCORAD index, mild disease was noted in 99 (49.50%) children, followed by moderate disease in 81 (40.50%) and severe disease in 20 (10%) children. …”
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Understanding Local Perspectives on Climate Change and Its Impacts on Small-Scale Fishing Communities in Honda Bay, Palawan, Philippines by Jesusito Vicente, Niño Jess Mar Mecha, Jean Beth Jontila

“…They said they got the information from TV/ Radio (99%) and social media (10%). The age (p-value < 0.0032) and source of information (p-value < 0.0348)  are among the variables with significant  relationship to the perception of respondents on climate change impacts. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of corneal opacity among adults in Kolladiba town, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Endalew Mulugeta Worku, Sofonias Addis Fekadu, Bersufekad Wubie Alemie, Merkineh Markos Lorato

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Health-related quality of life associated with fatigue, physical activity and activity pacing in adults with chronic conditions by Ioulia Barakou, Bregje L. Seves, Ulric S. Abonie, Tracy Finch, Kate L. Hackett, Florentina J. Hettinga

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TDR Technique for Estimating the Intensity of Evapotranspiration of Turfgrasses by Grzegorz Janik, Karol Wolski, Anna Daniel, Małgorzata Albert, Wojciech Skierucha, Andrzej Wilczek, Paweł Szyszkowski, Amadeusz Walczak

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The effect of blood flow restriction training on core muscle strength and pain in male collegiate athletes with chronic non-specific low back pain by Yixuan Liu, Jiahuan Liu, Min Liu, Minzhuo Wang

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Detection and Characterization of Shiga Toxin Producing Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., and Yersinia Strains from Human, Animal, and Food Samples in San Luis, Argentina by Gabriela Isabel Favier, Cecilia Lucero Estrada, Teresa Inés Cortiñas, María Esther Escudero

“…Gaminara strains were recovered from one wild boar (1/3, 33%, 95% CI, 0–99%). The knowledge of prevalence and characteristics of these enteropathogens in our region would allow public health services to take adequate preventive measures.…”
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Effectiveness of Ascophyllum nodosum and Fucus vesiculosus on Metabolic Syndrome Components: A Real-World, Observational Study by Antonio Nicolucci, Maria Chiara Rossi, Massimiliano Petrelli

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Design of Efficient Off-Grid Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping System Based on Improved Fractional Open Circuit Voltage MPPT Technique by Ali Hmidet, Umashankar Subramaniam, Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan, Kannadasan Raju, Matias Diaz, Narottam Das, Kashif Mehmood, Alagar Karthick, M. Muhibbullah, Olfa Boubaker

“…Moreover, the proposed method guarantees a fast response, less oscillations around the MPP, a system efficiency of 99%, and a high flow rate due to the extraction of maximum power.…”
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Continuous Quadrupole Magnetic Separation of Islets during Digestion Improves Purified Porcine Islet Viability by Bradley P. Weegman, Venkata Sunil Kumar Sajja, Thomas M. Suszynski, Michael D. Rizzari, William E. Scott III, Jennifer P. Kitzmann, Kate R. Mueller, Thomas R. Hanley, David J. Kennedy, Paul W. Todd, Appakalai N. Balamurugan, Bernhard J. Hering, Klearchos K. Papas

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Smoking prevalence, exposure to secondhand smoke, and factors associated with smoking among medical, dental, and pharmacy students in a public university in Malaysia by Rashidi Mohamed, Isa Naina-Mohamed, Jaya Kumar, Nadzmi Teh

“…Results The overall smoking prevalence was 4.6% among the medical, dental, and pharmacy students who participated in this study; 46.7% of current smokers were exposed to secondhand smoke at home compared to 17.6% of non-smokers (p=0.011); and 66.7% of smokers were exposed to secondhand smoke in public compared to 40.3% of non-smokers (p=0.043). In all, 99.1% of respondents supported the smoking ban and 46.7% of current smokers supported the smoking ban in discos/bars/pubs, compared to 82.0% of non-smokers (p=0.002). …”
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