Transcriptomic Profiling and Tumor Microenvironment Classification Reveal Unique and Dynamic Immune Biology in HIV-Associated Kaposi Sarcoma by Jihua Yang, Ayse Ece Cali Daylan, Aleksei Shevkoplias, Ekaterina Postovalova, Meng Wang, Andrey Tyshevich, Matthew Lee, Hiba Narvel, Ksenia Zornikova, Nara Shin, Nikita Kotlov, Luca Paoluzzi, Changcheng Zhu, Balazs Halmos, Xingxing Zang, Haiying Cheng

“…Our findings revealed that all KS samples, regardless of HIV status, were enriched in endothelial cells. Compared to non-KS tissues, the KS samples contained a higher percentage of NK and CD8+ T cells. …”
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Post-acute sequelae of hospitalised COVID-19 re-infection compared with hospitalised first-time infection: a population-based retrospective cohort study in Hong Kong by Yin Zhang, Francisco T T Lai, Shirley Chiu Wai Chan, Chak Sing Lau, Xue Li, Eric Yuk Fai Wan, Lung Yi Mak, Celine S L Chui, Ivan F N Hung, Esther Wai Yin Chan, Vincent Ka Chun Yan, Deliang Yang, Carlos Wong, Ian Chi-Kei Wong

“…Findings were consistent across subgroups of age, sex, health status and vaccination status. A greater magnitude of increased risk was observed especially among those hospitalised during a previous infection.Conclusion Among patients with COVID-19 infection requiring hospitalisation, COVID-19 re-infection was associated with increased post-acute mortality and morbidity compared with first-time infection. …”
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Longitudinal association between DNA methylation and type 2 diabetes: findings from the KORA F4/FF4 study by Liye Lai, Dave Laurence Juntilla, Monica Del, Monica Del C Gomez-Alonso, Harald Grallert, Barbara Thorand, Aiman Farzeen, Wolfgang Rathmann, Juliane Winkelmann, Holger Prokisch, Christian Gieger, Christian Herder, Annette Peters, Melanie Waldenberger

“…Results A total of 3,501 observations from 2,556 participants, with methylation measured at least once across two visits, were included in the analyses. …”
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Severe Obesity in Women Can Lead to Worse Memory Function and Iron Dyshomeostasis Compared to Lower Grade Obesity by Jessica M. V. Pino, Vitória F. Silva, Marcos Mônico-Neto, Danielle C. Seva, Melissa Y. Kato, July N. Alves, Gabriela C. Pereira, Hanna Karen M. Antunes, Thales D. Galvao, Lia R. A. Bitterncourt, Sergio Tufik, Lysien I. Zambrano, Ana R. Dâmaso, Lila M. Oyama, David Thivel, Raquel M. S. Campos, Kil S. Lee

“…OBIII presented a lower iron status compared to OBI/II based on total iron binding capacity, degree of transferrin saturation, hemoglobin, mean corpuscular volume, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin. …”
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Renal impairment and in-hospital adverse renal events in critically ill patients assessed by age-adapted estimated glomerular filtration rate criteria by Chong Zhang, Weiru Liang, Meng Ning, Bin Su, Tingting Guo, Kun Hu, Wei Su, Yi Chen, Wenjin Peng, Yingwu Liu

“…Based on the age-adapted eGFR criteria, renal function status was classified as impaired renal function (IRF), subclinical impairment of renal function (SIRF), and normal renal function (NRF).Results There were 2,438 patients (32.8%) of in-hospital MARE. …”
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Comparative effects of methamphetamine, cannabis, and polysubstance use on oral health by Osman Hasan Tahsin Kılıç, Duygu Kürklü Arpaçay, Onur Çağdaş Gezen, Zehra Nur Bayram, Aysel Başer

“…The study also found a moderate positive correlation between MA use and DMFT scores, indicating that longer and higher usage leads to poorer oral health, while no significant association was observed between THC use and DMFT scores. Additionally, significant disparities in education levels were observed, with substance users having lower education compared to controls (p=0.001). …”
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Prevalence of Cryptococcal Antigenemia and Associated Factors among HIV/AIDS Patients at Felege-Hiwot Referral Hospital, Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia by Mohabaw Jemal, Teshiwal Deress, Teshome Belachew, Yesuf Adem

“…In this study, the high rate of cryptococcal antigenemia was observed among hospitalized HIV/AIDS patients, and it is alarming and highlights the need for improving CD4 status, expanding serum cryptococcal antigen screening, and strengthening regular cryptococcal antigenemia surveillance systems.…”
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Prevalence of Soil-Transmitted Helminth and Schistosoma mansoni Infection and Their Associated Factors among Hiruy Abaregawi Primary School Children, Rural Debre Tabor, North West... by Lemma Workineh, Teklehaimanot Kiros, Shewaneh Damtie, Tesfaye Andualem, Bizualem Dessie

“…In this study, 24 (7%) of Ascaris lumbricoides-, 11 (3.2%) of hookworm-, 4 (1.2%) of Trichuris trichiura-, and 5 (1.5%) of Schistosoma mansoni-infected children showed light infections and no heavy infection in both soil-transmitted helminths and Schistosoma mansoni was observed. Finger nail trimming status, hand washing before eating, availability of toilet at home, educational level of students, and sex of students were factors associated with soil-transmitted helminth infection. …”
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A Brief Report on the Factor Structure of the Cognitive Measures in the HRS/AHEAD Studies by A. Nayena Blankson, John J. McArdle

“…Differential predictors were also observed.…”
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Information behaviour of migrant Hispanic farm workers and their families in the Pacific Northwest Information grounds, Information behaviour, Behavior, Washington, Immigrants, Inf... by Karen E. Fisher, Elizabeth Marcoux, Lupine S. Miller, Agueda Sánchez, Eva Ramirez Cunningham

“…Credibility and use of various sources seemed to relate to personal status as well as interest in information.…”
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Étude comparée de l’usage parenthétique des verbes épistémiques dans trois langues romanes by Gerda Haßler

“…In this diachronic study of the parenthetical usage of epistemic verbs, the question is asked whether grammaticalization occurred in which the verbs took on a status similar to that of adverbs. In a process of grammaticalization, new units appear whose meaning can no longer be deduced from the initial elements and which may have undergone a process of reduction or fusion. …”
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Regulation of Immune Cell Functions by Metabolic Reprogramming by Jaehong Kim

“…Recent findings show that the metabolic status of immune cells can determine immune responses. …”
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DOMAIN ASSESSMENT OF BALI SARDINELLA RESOURCES THROUGH ECOSYSTEM APPROACH AT ARCHIPELAGO FISHING PORT (PPN) PENGAMBENGAN by Rakhma Fitria Larasati, Iya Purnama Sari, Made Mahendra Jaya, Liya Tri Khikmawati, Noar Muda Satyawan, Yulia Estmirar Tanjov, Muth Mainnah, Muh. Arkam Aziz, Noveldesra Suhery, Wulandari Sarasati, Suratna Suratna

“…The purpose of this study was to assess the performance of fish resource domain status with an ecosystem approach. The research was conducted for seven months from January to July 2023. …”
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Body Fat Equations and Electrical Bioimpedance Values in Prediction of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Eutrophic and Overweight Adolescents by Franciane Rocha Faria, Eliane Rodrigues Faria, Roberta Stofeles Cecon, Djalma Adão Barbosa Júnior, Sylvia do Carmo Castro Franceschini, Maria do Carmo Gouveia Peluzio, Andréia Queiroz Ribeiro, Pedro Israel Cabral Lira, Paulo Roberto Cecon, Silvia Eloiza Priore

“…Body fat anthropometric equations were associated with cardiovascular risk factors and should be used to assess the nutritional status of adolescents. In this study, equation (5) was associated with a higher number of cardiovascular risk factors independent of the nutritional status of adolescents.…”
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The SGLT-2 Inhibitors and their Role in the Treatment of Heart Failure - A Review of Literature by Silvia Ciraolo, Agnieszka Kulczycka-Rowicka, Joanna Wojda, Katarzyna Lesiczka-Fedoryj, Anna Walczak, Zuzanna Kościuszko, Adam Sobiński, Matylda Czerwonka, Katarzyna Kurza, Julianna Podolec

“…While several mechanisms have been proposed, further research is necessary to rule which are most critical. The benefits observed with SGLT2 inhibitors stress their potential as a cornerstone in HF management, regardless of a patient’s diabetes status.       …”
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Oral Health Impact Profile in Celiac Patients: Analysis of Recent Findings in a Literature Review by Gabriele Cervino, Luca Fiorillo, Luigi Laino, Alan Scott Herford, Floriana Lauritano, Giuseppe Lo Giudice, Fausto Famà, Rossella Santoro, Giuseppe Troiano, Gaetano Iannello, Marco Cicciù

“…This manuscript offers some observational evidence to justify the advantages of gluten-free diets related to a better oral health status in the patients involved.…”
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Longitudinal maternal glycemia during pregnancy and placental epigenetic age acceleration by Tesfa Dejenie Habtewold, Prabhavi Wijesiriwardhana, Richard J. Biedrzycki, Cuilin Zhang, Katherine L. Grantz, Jagteshwar Grewal, Fasil Tekola-Ayele

“…Methods In a sample of 301 pregnant women (102 Hispanic, 77 White, 72 Black, and 50 Asian/Pacific Islander), the association of glycemic markers cumulative exposure with PAA was tested using linear regression adjusting for fetal sex, maternal age, educational status, and health insurance status. Models were applied in the full cohort and stratified by race/ethnicity. …”
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Reduced Numbers of Returning Atlantic Salmon (<i>Salmo salar</i>) and Thiamine Deficiency Are Both Associated with the Consumption of High-Lipid Prey Fish by Marja Keinänen, Jari Raitaniemi, Jukka Pönni, Tiina Ritvanen, Timo Myllylä, Pekka J. Vuorinen

“…Our findings parallel the observations in the early 1990s when post-smolt survival declined concurrently with the outbreak of thiamine deficiency, M74. …”
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The Length-Weight Relationship and Condition Factors of Bullet Tuna Landed at the Tanjung Luar Fishing Port, Indonesia by Evron Asrial, Yasir Arapat, Usma Kurniawan Hadi, Lalu A.T.T.W.S Kalih, Mita Ayu Liliyanti, Erwin Rosadi, Ruly Isfatul Khasanah, Ishani Nelunika Rathnayake

“…This research aimed to determine the status of the prospective parent of bullet tuna caught in the Lesser Sunda region, particularly from the Alas Strait to the Indian Ocean, West Nusa Tenggara (WNT). …”
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Estimation of cause-specific mortality in Rakai, Uganda, using verbal autopsy 1999-2019 by Dorean Nabukalu, Júlia Almeida Calazans, Milly Marston, Clara Calvert, Hadijja Nakawooya, Brendah Nansereko, Robert Sekubugu, Gertrude Nakigozi, David Serwadda, Nelson Sewankambo, Godfrey Kigozi, Ronald H Gray, Fred Nalugoda, Fredrick Makumbi, Tom Lutalo, Jim Todd

“…We estimated the level and trends in adult mortality, overall and by different causes, in rural Rakai, Uganda, by age, sex, and HIV status. Objectives To estimate and analyse adult cause-specific mortality trends in Rakai, Uganda. …”
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