Localized Drug Delivery in Different Gastrointestinal Cancers: Navigating Challenges and Advancing Nanotechnological Solutions by Hasan AM, Cavalu S, Kira AY, Hamad RS, Abdel-Reheim MA, Elmorsy EA, El-kott AF, Morsy K, AlSheri AS, Negm S, Saber S

“…However, the localized delivery via oral administration faces many challenges related to the complex structure of GIT (varied pH levels and transit times) as well as the harsh environment within tumor cells (hypoxia, efflux pumps, and acidity). …”
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Être touareg dans le Sud libyen en transition: une citoyenneté encore inachevée by Pauline Poupart

“…If the movement could structure itself and expand in the country and abroad, it is currently constrained in its capacity for action. …”
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Hubungan Lesi Hiperemis di Gaster dengan Derajat Dispepsia pada Pasien Dispepsia Fungsional by Vokal Furkano, Arina Widya Murni, Delmi Sulastri

“…<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Kata kunci: </strong>dispepsia fungsional, lesi hiperemis di gaster, skor dispepsia</p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Abstract</em></strong></p><p><em>Functional dyspepsia is diagnosed if </em><em>esophagogastroduodenoscopy</em><em> does not show structural abnormalities explaining these symptoms. …”
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Lipid-encapsulated gold nanoparticles: an advanced strategy for attenuating the inflammatory response in SARS-CoV-2 infection by Sanjeevram Dhandapani, Yujeong Ha, Rongbo Wang, Tae Woo Kwon, Ik-Hyun Cho, Yeon-Ju Kim

“…Selected area diffraction patterns revealed crystallographic structures. FT-IR spectrometry detected functional groups, with peaks at 2922.09 cm−1 (alkene C–H stretching), 1740.24 cm−1 (aldehyde C=O stretching), and 1098.07 cm−1 (C–O stretching in secondary alcohol). …”
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Keeping Active with Texting after Stroke (KATS): a single-arm feasibility and acceptability study of a behavioural intervention to promote community-based physical activity after s... by Gozde Ozakinci, Stephan U Dombrowski, Andrew Murphy, Albert Farre, Jenna Breckenridge, Jacqui H Morris, Linda A Irvine, Keith Jenkinson

“…Objectives To test the feasibility and acceptability of a text-message-delivered behavioural intervention to promote and maintain physical activity and recovery after stroke rehabilitation.Design A single-arm acceptability and feasibility study.Setting Community rehabilitation services in two Health Board areas in Scotland.Participants People with stroke who could participate in physical activities and use a mobile phone were recruited during rehabilitation and community rehabilitation.Intervention Keeping Active with Texting after Stroke (KATS) is an automated text message-delivered intervention informed by behaviour change theory. It delivers a structured sequence of 103 messages over 14 weeks to support the uptake and maintenance of physical activities following stroke rehabilitation.Outcomes Data on recruitment, retention and satisfaction were collected. …”
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Vaginal colonization and vertical transmission of Candida species: prevalence and associated factors among pregnant women and their neonates at public health facilities of Northeas... by Alemu Gedefie, Getnet Shimeles, Hilina Motbainor, Brhanu Kassanew, Chalachew Genet

“…Socio-demographic, and clinical-related data were collected using a pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire. Vaginal swab samples from pregnant women and pooled swabs from the external ear, nasal area, and umbilical areas of the newborns were collected and transported using Amies transport media. …”
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Improved magnetostriction of Tb-Dy-Fe/Dy–Cu multilayer films by introducing interfacial stress due to the semi coherent interface by Yuze Zhao, Jiheng Li, Xiaoqian Bao, Xuexu Gao

“…By tailoring the anisotropy and magnetic domain structure through internal interface stress, it is expected to become an effective way to control the magnetic properties of magnetic thin films.…”
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The AFFIRM Framework for gender-affirming care: qualitative findings from the Transgender and Gender Diverse Health Equity Study by Meg Quint, Schuyler Bailar, Alexis Miranda, Shalender Bhasin, Devin O’Brien-Coon, Sari L. Reisner

“…Interviews were semi-structured, explored prior and current experiences in healthcare and ideal gender-affirming care models, and conducted virtually via a secure Zoom platform. …”
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Nonclinical immunogenicity risk assessment for knobs-into-holes bispecific IgG1 antibodies by Wen-Ting K. Tsai, Yinyin Li, Zhaojun Yin, Peter Tran, Qui Phung, Zhenru Zhou, Kun Peng, Dan Qin, Sien Tam, Christoph Spiess, Jochen Brumm, Manda Wong, Zhengmao Ye, Patrick Wu, Sivan Cohen, Paul J. Carter

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Mineralized Granitic Porphyry of the Yangla Copper Deposit, Western Yunnan, China: Geochemistry of Fluid Inclusions and H-O, S, and Pb Isotopes by Xinfu Wang, Bo Li, ShenJin Guan, Olivier Nadeau, Guo Tang

“…The ore bodies are strictly controlled by the stratum, pluton, and structure, which are layered, lens, and vein-like within the contact or fracture zone of the pluton and surrounding rock. …”
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Reflections by a member of the Editorial Board by Kevin T. Smith

“…We found that our combination of research experience both intensified and broadened our understanding and presentation of wood structure and function. Since then, we have worked to provide Slovene students and scientists a platform to share techniques and experiences that both extend the science and community of scientists in the international research community. …”
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Respiratory and Rehabilitation Expert Consensus on Full-cycle Rehabilitation Assessment and Treatment for Elderly Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by CHEN Xin, JIA Jie, DING Yipeng, YE Xujun, DONG Anqin, HE Jing, LIAO Weijing, ZHENG Jieqiao, YU Binbin, CHEN Zuobing, FANG Yuan, YAO Liqing, ZHU Yiping, FU Jianghong, WANG Siyuan, ZHANG Yangxian

“…It recommends a comprehensive assessment of elderly COPD patients' multifaceted impairments based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) framework, covering four aspects：body structure, body function (respiratory function, cardiac function, exercise function, psychological and cognitive function, swallowing function, and nutritional factors), activity and participation, and environmental factors. …”
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Multimodal Magnetic Resonance Findings in Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease With &ldquo;Antecedent Essential Tremor&rdquo;: A Case Series of a Large Kindred by Kong Y, Yao L, Xiao X, Chen A, Wang K, Yan H, Sun R, Liu R, Kong Q

“…Multimodal MRI analysis included structural MRI, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and tractography, and quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM).Results: Two second-generation family members diagnosed PD had ET history before PD performance appeared, five third-generation family members were diagnosed with ET. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Multimodal Psychotherapy Training Program for Medical Students in China: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Tao Pei, Yinan Ding, Jinsong Tang, Yanhui Liao

“…This paper presents the protocol for an evidence-based, well-structured psychotherapy teaching program aimed at medical students and residents. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Iranian version of the polycystic ovary syndrome quality of life questionnaire for married and unmarried women with PCOS: PCOSQoL-47 and PCOSQoL-42 by Fatemeh Bazarganipour, Seyed Abdolvahab Taghavi, Ali Montazeri, Fazlollah Ahmadi, Zahra Derakhshideh, Zahra Asadikalameh

“…Subsequently, a semi-structured interview was carried out to evaluate face validity. …”
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The influence of COVID-19 on the practice of physical activity in the European Union countries by Diego Álvarez-Lourido, José Luis Paniza-Prados, Antonio Álvarez-Sousa

“…We use the Generalized Structural Equation Model (GSEM) methodology for this analysis. …”
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DYNAMICS OF MISCARRIAGE AMONG THE FEMALE POPULATION OF FERTILE AGE IN UKRAINE AND IN LVIV REGION IN 2014-2021 by Nataliia Timchenko, Taras Gutor

“…The study uses the methods of a systemic approach and structural-logical analysis, medical-statistical analysis, namely the calculation of chain (relative to the previous year) indicators of a dynamic series: absolute growth, growth rate and increment rate. …”
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Effects of home bleaching agents on hybrid ceramics: mechanical properties and color change by Waleed M. Hafny, Imam M. Ibrahim, Mohamed El-Demellawy, Hoda M. Abdel Sadek

“…VITA ENAMIC® offers greater structural reliability and predictability for aesthetic restorations, while Grandio Blocs provide superior durability and stress resistance for high-stress clinical applications.…”
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Novel Inhibitors for MDM2-MDM4 E3 Ligase Potently Induce p53-Indepedent Apoptosis in Drug-Resistant Leukemic Cells by Rati Lama, Joseph M. Fose, Diana Martín, Inés G. Muñoz, Eunice S. Wang, Pamela J. Sung, Sherry R. Chemler, Xinjiang Wang

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Alopecia Management Potential of Rosemary-Based Nanoemulgel Loaded with Metformin: Approach Combining Active Essential Oil and Repurposed Drug by Abla KK, Alamoudi MK, Soliman GA, Abdel-Kader MS, Aldawsari MF, Mehanna MM

“…In-vivo study assessed the nanoemulgel’s ability to augment hair growth in rats.Results: The experimental design displayed that using 50%w/w, 20%w/w, and 10%w/w of Cremophor®, Labrafil®, and deionized water, respectively, resulted in nanoemulsion formulation with the smallest globule size (125.01 ± 0.534 nm), unimodal size distribution (PDI=0.103), negative surface charge (− 19.9 ± 2.01 mV) with a spherical morphological structure. Rosemary-based nanoemulgel displayed acceptable physicochemical characterizations namely; a neutral pH value of 6.7± 0.15, high drug content (92.9± 2.3%), and controlled metformin in-vitro release. …”
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