Effect of long term heat stress and dietary restriction on the expression of small heat shock protein (shsp) genes in rat liver tissue by Faruk Bozkaya, Mehmet Osman Atli, Aydın Guzeloglu, Seyit Ali Kayis, Mehmet Salih Kaya, Nurettin Aydilek

“…<p> <b>Material and Method:</b> Sprague-Dawley rats (n=24) 10 weeks of age, were equally divided into four groups. Group I and II were kept at an ambient temperature of 22°C, while Groups III and IV were reared at 38°C. …”
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Effectiveness and tolerability of lactic acid vaginal gel compared to oral metronidazole in the treatment of acute symptomatic bacterial vaginosis: a multicenter, randomized-contro... by Fiona Tidbury, Grégory Brülhart, Gabriela Müller, Elena Pavicic, Susanna Weidlinger, Gerrit Eichner, Michael von Wolff, Petra Stute

“…However, it performed equally well regarding subjective symptom improvement and BV recurrence prevention after up to six months. …”
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More than a communication disorder: inequities in the financial toxicity of post-stroke aphasia by Molly Jacobs, Charles Ellis

“…Furthermore, financial toxicity is not experienced equally across racial and ethnic groups, with disparities driven by socioeconomic factors, access to healthcare, and structural inequities. …”
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Comparison of Approaches for Stroke Prophylaxis in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: Network Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials. by Navkaranbir S Bajaj, Rajat Kalra, Nirav Patel, Taimoor Hashim, Hemant Godara, Sameer Ather, Garima Arora, Tilak Pasala, Thomas T Whitfield, David C McGiffin, Mustafa I Ahmed, Steven G Lloyd, Nita A Limdi, Pankaj Arora

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Dose-adjusted vitamin K antagonists, novel oral anticoagulants, and the WATCHMAN left atrial appendage closure devices are equally efficacious for ischemic stroke prevention but these treatments have different safety profiles. …”
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Effects of thermal aging on the performance of ordinary and novel superhydrophobic and oleophobic ultra-fine dry powder extinguishing agent by Yurong Liu, Ruiyu Chen, Wang Zhixuan, Rui Zhang, Hongling Jing, Daheng Yu, Renming Pan

“…This study investigates the effects of thermal aging cycles on various parameters of ordinary dry powder extinguishing agent (ODPEA) and novel superhydrophobic and oleophobic ultra-fine dry powder extinguishing agent (SHOU DPEA), including surface microscopic morphology, D90 (the diameter at which 90% of the cumulative volume of particles are equal to or smaller than this value), chemical structure, hydrophobic and oleophobic angles, flowability, extinguishing time and effectiveness. …”
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Effectiveness of Propofol versus Dexamethasone for Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital and Yekati... by Abere Tilahun Bantie, Wosenyeleh Admasu, Sintayehu Mulugeta, Abera Regassa Bacha, Desalegn Getnet Demsie

“…Immediately after the procedure, Group A patients received single dose of intravenous (IV) dexamethasone (10 mg/kg) and Group B patients were given propofol (0.5 mg/kg, IV), and equal follow-up was employed. The incidence of PONV was noted at 6th, 12th, and 24th hour of drug administration. …”
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The Political Movement for the Republic of Kosovo – July 2, 1990 by Agon Krasniqi

“…This act demonstrates Kosovo’s reaction against the 1989 constitution, which revoked its autonomy, indicating Kosovo’s position as equal to the other republics within the SFRY. This reaction was marked in the hall of the Kosovo Assembly on July 2, 1990, with the participation of 114 delegates; by July 3, the final delegate was also present, bringing the total to 115 delegates who signed the declaration for Kosovo to become the seventh republic of Yugoslavia. …”
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Effects of Celery Seed Extracts on Some Haematological and Biochemical Parameters in Albino Rats Treated with Gentamicin by Tavga Ismael Mustafa, Zhakaw Khudir Abdullah, Nazar Mohammed Shareef Mahmood, Shorish Mustafa Abdullah Gorony, Kurdo Bapir Chato, Ranjbar Muksy Mohammed Shareef

“…Animals were divided equally and randomly into four groups each of which contained eight rats. …”
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Slide Malaria Positif pada Murid SDN 45 Pulau Karam Kecamatan Koto XI Tarusan Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan by Fitria Ramanda, Nurhayati , Endrinaldi

“…Based on the age group, the highest frequency distribution of the malaria parasite was found at age &lt;10 years is 59% and base on gendre, in getting the largest percentage of boys is equal to 78%. Parasite Count on positive blood preparations of the highest malaria parasite gratuities are &lt;250/mm³ as many as 96%.…”
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Acceptability of digital vending machines to improve access to sexual and reproductive health in Brighton, UK: a qualitative analysis by Jaime H Vera, Richard Cooper, Syra Dhillon, John Mear, Gillian Louise Dean, Rhys D Wenlock

“…Data analysis took place on NVivo, using a thematic approach.Results 12 users completed the interview. 42% within the age 18–25 years with equal male and female identifying distributions. 33% were heterosexual, 25% homosexual and 33% bisexual. …”
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Efficacy of canal disinfectants Temoporfin, carbon nanoparticles, and Er: YAG laser on martens hardness, smear layer removal, and bond strength of glass fiber posts to canal dentin by Abdulaziz Alsahhaf

“…Methods: An in vitro study was conducted utilizing 80 single-rooted extracted human teeth, which were decoronated and subjected to standardized root canal preparation. The teeth were equally distributed into four experimental groups: Group 1 (NaOCl + EDTA), Group 2 (Er: YAG laser + EDTA), Group 3 (Temoporfin + EDTA), and Group 4 (CNPs + EDTA). …”
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The economic burden of Lyme disease and the cost-effectiveness of Lyme disease interventions: A scoping review. by Stephen Mac, Sara R da Silva, Beate Sander

“…Societal costs for Lyme disease can be equally impactful as healthcare costs, but are not fully understood. …”
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Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Some Plants of Genus Alpinia: Insights from In Vitro, In Vivo, and Human Studies by Yuliawati KM, Febriyanti RM, Sumiwi SA, Levita J

“…Kiki Mulkiya Yuliawati,1,2,&ast; Raden Maya Febriyanti,3,&ast; Sri Adi Sumiwi,4,&ast; Jutti Levita4,&ast; 1Doctoral Program in Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia; 2Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Bandung Islamic University, Bandung, Indonesia; 3Department of Biology Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia; 4Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jutti Levita, Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. …”
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Comparative evaluation of localized genotoxicity between the field of focus and scatter following exposure to cone beam computed tomography using buccal mucosal micronuclei assay:... by Rajeswari Sreeenivas, Algi Nadil, Priya Thomas, Giju George Baby, Deepu George Mathew, Pooja Latti, Jiss George

“…The radiation dose from CBCT, at lower levels, affects both the exposure site and the contralateral buccal mucosa equally, indicating that higher doses could potentially lead to greater cellular damage. …”
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Chronic Stress Mediates Inflammatory Cytokines Alterations and Its Role in Tumorigenesis by Liu Z, Lei M, Bai Y

“…Zhihan Liu,&ast; Meng Lei,&ast; Yanxia Bai Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yanxia Bai, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 85323965, Email yanxiabai@xjtufh.edu.cnIntroduction: Prolonged psychological stress is closely associated with cancer due to its role in promoting the release of stress hormones through the sustained activation of the sympathetic-adrenal-medullary system. …”
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Lung and blood early biomarkers for host-directed tuberculosis therapies: Secondary outcome measures from a randomized controlled trial. by Robert S Wallis, Sibuse Ginindza, Trevor Beattie, Nishanee Arjun, Morongwe Likoti, Modulakgotla Sebe, Vinodh A Edward, Mohammed Rassool, Khatija Ahmed, Katherine Fielding, Bintou A Ahidjo, Mboyo D T Vangu, Gavin Churchyard

“…CRP dropped precipitously during early treatment, but did so equally in all arms; over the entire period of treatment, the rate of decline of CRP tended to be greater in CC-11050 recipients than in controls but this fell short of statistical significance. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Urinary Schistosomiasis among Primary Schoolchildren in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa by Sydlynn Dorné Hambury, Anna D. Grobler, Paula Ezinne Melariri

“…The KAP scores were calculated as a percentage ranging between 0% and 100%, and this range was split into five equal width intervals 0–19%, 20–39%, 40–60%, 61–80%, and 81–100%. …”
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An Electronic Frailty Index Based on Deficit Accumulation May Predict Glaucomatous Visual Field Progression by Duy W, Pajewski N, Williamson JD, Thompson AC

“…Walter Duy,1,&ast; Nicholas Pajewski,2 Jeff D Williamson,3 Atalie C Thompson3,4,&ast; 1Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA; 2Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA; 3Department of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA; 4Department of Surgical Ophthalmology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Atalie C Thompson, Department of Surgical Ophthalmology, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health, Janeway Tower 6th Floor, Winston-Salem, NC, USA, Tel +1 (336) 716-4091, Fax +1 (336) 716-7994, Email atathomp@wakehealth.eduPurpose: To investigate whether an electronic frailty index (eFI) is associated with visual field loss in glaucoma.Patients and Methods: We identified 1163 subjects ≥ 65 years old with glaucoma (1082 right eyes and 1042 left eyes) who had a calculable baseline eFI, and who had reliable visual fields at baseline and final follow-up. …”
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Problematic Online Video Watching, Boredom Proneness and Loneliness Among First-Year Chinese Undergraduates: A Two-Wave Longitudinal Study by Yan Z, Yang Z, Xu X, Zhou C, Sang Q

“…Zhihao Yan,1,&ast; Zeyang Yang,2,&ast; Xinyuan Xu,3 Chengjun Zhou,2 Qingsong Sang1 1School of Educational Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Psychology, School of Education, Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China; 3Foreign Language College, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Qingsong Sang, School of Educational Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13956186006, Email s7210qs1@ahnu.edu.cn Chengjun Zhou, Department of Psychology, School of Education, Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13057471246, Email zhouchengjun@suda.edu.cnPurpose: While previous cross-sectional studies have investigated the relationship between problematic online video watching and mental health issues, longitudinal studies exploring their bidirectional relationship remain relatively scarce. …”
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Experimental Approach for the Evaluation of the Performance of a Satellite Module in the CanSat Form Factor for In Situ Monitoring and Remote Sensing Applications by Juan Sebastián Rodríguez, Andrés Yarce Botero, Diego Valle, Julián Gálvez- Serna, Francisco Botero

“…Then, hypothesis tests were performed for equality of medians, using nonparametric analysis of the Kruskal-Wallis variance. …”
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