Advancements in hazardous gases detection: Using dual structures of photonic crystal fiber-based sensor by Pratishtha Pandey, Sapana Yadav, Adarsh Chandra Mishra, D.K. Dwivedi, Pooja Lohia, R.K. Yadav, Upendra Kulshrestha, Vipin Kumar, Prabhu Paramasivam, R. Bousbih, M. Khalid Hossain

“…When comparing both sensors, sensor design-2 stands out with an impressive nonlinear coefficient value of 15.470 W−1Km−1, a higher relative sensitivity of 98.386 %, enhanced effective area of 1.134× 10−11 m2, comparable effective refractive index of 1.496 and significant birefringence −4.701 × 10−5, along with low confinement loss for SnCl4 followed by CCl4 and C10H16 at 1.2 μm operating wavelength, owing to its higher refractive index compared to sensor design-1 for same sensing analyte. …”
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Electroacupuncture and Tongbian decoction ameliorate CUMS-induced depression and constipation in mice via TPH2/5-HT pathway of the gut-brain axis by Yi Chen, Peihua Shen, Qi Li, Shun Seng Ong, Yunzhi Qian, Hai Lu, Ming Li, Tianshu Xu

“…Chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) was employed to induce a comorbidity model of depression and constipation in mice, followed by the administration of EA, EA + TB, and fluoxetine (FLX). …”
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Sweet Potato Peel Pectin's Potential as a Suspending Agent in Pharmaceutical Formulations: The Effect of Extraction Technique by Frederick William Akuffo Owusu, Prince George jnr Acquah, Mariam El Boakye-Gyasi, Raphael Johnson, Marcel Tunkumgnen Bayor, Desmond Asamoah Bruce Otu, Samuel Nartey, Pearl Osei Akoto

“…Methods: Conventional acid and alkaline extraction procedures were utilised in sweet potato pectin extraction followed by characterisation and phytochemical evaluation. …”
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Assembly mechanisms, not species pool, shape β-diversity of soil methanotrophic communities in steppes of China by Yongping Kou, Zhe Feng, Huan Li, Yanjiao Liu, Yanjiao Liu, Lin Xu, Lin Xu, Xiangzhen Li

“…Each of these plateaus includes three distinct steppe habitats: desert, meadow, and typical steppe.ResultsOur findings reveal that pmoA beta (β)-diversity followed a distance-decay pattern, which declined with geographical distance at different rates depending on the steppe type and area, potentially due to diverse mechanisms of community assembly. …”
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FTACMT study protocol: a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial of faecal microbiota transplantation for autism spectrum disorder by Li Ling, Wei Wei, Li Lin, Li Ke, Ye Chen, Li Ning, Wang Yu, Zhang Xin, Yang Rong, Zhang Xueying, Cui Jiaqu, Chen Qiyi, Qin Huanlong, Du Yasong, Zhao Xiaoxin, Lu Jubao, Lv Xiaoqiong, Ma Chunlian, Chen Shidong, Kuang Guifang, Zhao Dongmei, Fang Shuanfeng, Zhang Xujing, Yang Binrang, Wang Yanxia, Yuan Song, Zhou Xiang, Zhang Beihua, Jiang Lin, Ji Hong, Yan Yinmei, Yan Peihua, Huang Linsheng, Zhang Shaoyi, Ma Chenhuan, Miao Yun, Ling Wenqi, Geng Bojing, Feng Xueying, Li Huilin, Liu Liyan, Wu Weijia, Li Dexin, Jiang Qianru

“…Outcomes will be evaluated at baseline, throughout the period of intervention, and at subsequent follow-ups for 2 months. The primary trial objective is to investigate the remodelling effect of FMT on the intestinal microflora in patients with ASD. …”
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Power-free plasma separation based on negative magnetophoresis for rapid biochemical analysis by Lin Zeng, Chao Liu, Yi Yang, Shi Hu, Ruihan Li, Xiaotian Tan, Jienan Shen, Yi Zhang, Shaohui Huang, Hui Yang

“…Furthermore, the device’s high-throughput capability was validated using human whole blood, achieving 3 mL of plasma separation in just 1 min. In a follow-up study on COVID-19 IgG antibody detection, the results matched those from centrifugation. …”
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Portable devices for periodic monitoring of bioelectrical impedance along meridian pathways in healthy individuals by Yu-Chen Xu, Xiu-Yan Cao, Shuai Liu, Bo Liu, Hao Chen, Min Cheng, Wei-Hua Ye

“…Results Analysis revealed that BEI values along the 24 meridian pathways followed a normal distribution over a 12-month period. …”
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Epidemiology of Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury at Sylvanus Olympio University Hospital of Lomé in Togo by Pilakimwe Egbohou, Tabana Mouzou, Pikabalo Tchetike, Hamza Doles Sama, Sarakawabalo Assenouwe, Gnimdou Akala-Yoba, Lonlongnon Randolph, Kadjika Tomta

“…Road traffic accidents were the most common cause (79.1%), followed by falls (19.8%). The average pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale (pGCS) was 6.6 ± 1.4, with a mean Injury Severity Score (ISS) of 23.1 ± 8.4. …”
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Effects of the Proactive Interdisciplinary Self-Management (PRISMA) Program on Online Care Platform Usage in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care: A Randomized Controlled... by Esther du Pon, Nanne Kleefstra, Frits Cleveringa, Ad van Dooren, Eibert R. Heerdink, Sandra van Dulmen

“…In a randomized controlled trial, patients with T2DM received either PRISMA with usual care or usual care only. During a six-month follow-up period in 2014-2015, usage (number of log-ons and time spent per session) of an online care platform (e-Vita) aimed at improving T2DM self-management was assessed. …”
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Extracellular vesicles-derived miR-21 as a biomarker for early diagnosis and tumor activity in breast cancer subtypes by Claudia Omarini, Virginia Catani, Ilenia Mastrolia, Angela Toss, Federico Banchelli, Chrystel Isca, Daniele Medici, Ornella Ponzoni, Marco Brucale, Francesco Valle, Maria Cristina Baschieri, Roberto D’Amico, Valentina Masciale, Chiara Chiavelli, Federica Caggia, Carlo Augusto Bortolotti, Federico Piacentini, Massimo Dominici

“…We assessed EV-derived miR-21 levels in one hundred women: 30 with early BC (EBC), 30 with metastatic BC on treatment progression (MBC), 30 cancer survivors on follow-up (FU) and 10 healthy donors (HD) as age- and body mass index (BMI)-matched controls. …”
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Use of a specialized peptide-based enteral formula containing medium-chain triglycerides for enteral tube feeding in children with cerebral palsy and previous tube feeding intolera... by Aydan Kansu, Gunsel Kutluk, Gonul Caltepe, Cigdem Arikan, Nafiye Urganci, Gokhan Tumgor, Aysel Yuce, Ceyda Tuna Kirsaclioglu, Arzu Meltem Demir, Fatma Demirbas, Merve Usta, Sibel Yavuz, Duygu Demirtas Guner, Ersin Gumus, Buket Dalgic, Yasar Dogan, Nelgin Gerenli, Halil Kocamaz, Fulya Gulerman, Elif Sag, Aysugul Alptekin Sarioglu, Neslihan Eksi Bozbulut, Demet Teker Duztas, Hatice Altug Demirol, Coskun Celtik, Olcay Gungor, Kaan Demiroren, Aysen Uncuoglu Aydogan, Ozlem Bekem, Zeynep Arslan, Murat Cakir, Arzu Ekici, Nihal Uyar Aksu, Cigdem Ecevit, Simge Erdogan

“…Anthropometrics (z scores for weight for age [WFA], weight for height [WFH], triceps skinfold thickness [TSFT] and mid-upper arm circumference [MUAC]), gastrointestinal intolerance symptoms, defecation frequency and stool patterns and formula satisfaction were recorded at baseline and during 6-month follow up.ResultsA total of 96 children with CP (mean ± SD age: 5.6 ± 3.2 years, 56.3% were boys) were included. …”
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An investigator-blinded, 24-month, parallel-group, non-inferiority study to compare aesthetic restorations in primary anterior teeth in a paediatric dental clinic: study protocol f... by Ana Paula Taboada Sobral, Elaine Marcilio Santos, Marcela Leticia Leal Gonçalves, Lara Jansiski Motta, Anna Carolina Ratto Tempestini Horliana, Sandra Kalil Bussadori, Elza Padilha Ferri, Juliana Maria Altavista Sagretti Gallo, Thais Gimenez, José Carlos Pettorossi Imparato

“…The progression of caries lesions after 24 months of follow-up will be considered as the primary outcome. …”
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INdependenT prEscribinG in community phaRmAcy; whaT works for whom, why and in what circumstancEs (INTEGRATE): Realist review study protocol [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Andrew Sturrock, Tony Kelly, Vivienne Hibberd, Ian Maidment, Ola Amr Abdelfatah, Nia Roberts, Ellen Schafheutle, Andrea Hilton, Keith Holden, Geof Wong, Nick Haddington, Lesley Scott

“…In stage 5, we will extract, document and code relevant data, followed by realist analysis with contributions from the PPIE and SG. …”
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Degenerated (Ancient) Schwannomas: Unraveling Unusual Locations and Treatment Management by Ali Dalgıç, Servet Güreşci, Bekir Tunç, Egemen Işıtan, Zeynep Dağlar, Emin Çağıl, Yigit Can Senol, Goksal Gunerhan

“…Data for analysis were collected from patients treated and followed up at Ankara City Hospital between April 2017 and December 2022. …”
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Agronomic assessment of solar dried recycled olive mill sludge on Maize agrophysiological traits and soil fertility by Bouhia Youness, Lyamlouli Karim, Yedir Oudouch, El Mehdi El Boukhari Mohamed, Mohamed Hafidi

“…SDy-OMWS application initially induced a delayed seed germination and plant growth at early stages, which was followed by a significant improvement of plant above and below ground traits, including photosynthetic activity, stomatal conductance, and root parameters (RL, RSA and RV).Conclusion Overall, SDy significantly reduced the C/N ratio, moisture, and improved the nutrient content of OMWS. …”
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Renal Transplantation Dramatically Reduces IgA Anti-beta-2-glycoprotein I Antibodies in Patients with Endstage Renal Disease by Manuel Serrano, Jose Angel Martínez-Flores, Maria José Castro, Florencio García, David Lora, Dolores Pérez, Esther Gonzalez, Estela Paz-Artal, Jose M. Morales, Antonio Serrano

“…In this paper we have studied the presence of IgA aB2GPI antibodies at pretransplant and their evolution after transplantation with a cross-sectional-based follow-up study of a cohort of 288 endstage renal disease (ESRD) patients treated with kidney transplantation. …”
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Congenital muscular dystrophies and myopathies: the leading cause of genetic muscular disorders in eleven Chinese families by Bin Mao, Xiaoling Cai, Na Lin, Yulin Jiang, Na Hao, Yifang Dai, Danhua Guo, Deqin He, Huili Xue, Lingji Chen, Qianqian He, Min Zhang, Meihuan Chen, Hailong Huang, Liangpu Xu

“…Whole exome sequencing was used to screen for prospective variants responsible for muscular diseases, followed by co-segregation analysis in the families and prenatal diagnosis via Sanger sequencing, if appropriate. …”
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Inter-reader agreement for diagnosing thymic cysts on chest MRI in two tertiary referral centers by Yura Ahn, Sang Min Lee, Chu Hyun Kim, Sehee Kim, Jooae Choe, Joon Beom Seo, Ho Yun Lee

“…Abstract Despite the substantial role of chest MRI for the diagnosis and follow-up of thymic cysts, information about inter-reader agreement and optimal MR sequences is still limited. …”
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Stapled End-To-Side Ileocolic Anastomosis in Crohn’s Disease: Old Dog, Reliable Tricks? A Retrospective Two-Center Cohort Study by Volkan Doğru, MD, Jean H. Ashburn, MD, Umut Akova, BS, Alton G. Sutter, MD, Eren Esen, MD, Emily M. Gardner, MD, Andre da Luz Moreira, MD, Arman Erkan, MD, John Kirat, MD, Michael J. Grieco, MD, Feza H. Remzi, MD

“…After surgery, one anastomosis leaked (0.5%). Over 2.4 years of follow-up (IQR = 1.3–3.9), surgical recurrence was 0.9%. …”
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Physical activity behaviour up to 1 year post-rehabilitation among adults with physical disabilities and/or chronic diseases: results of the prospective cohort study ReSpAct by Lucas H V van der Woude, Rienk Dekker, Trynke Hoekstra, Leonie A Krops, Femke Hoekstra, Florentina J Hettinga, Pim Brandenbarg, Bregje L Seves

“…We aimed to explore (1) dose characteristics of physical activity behaviour among adults with physical disabilities and/or chronic diseases during that period, and (2) the effects of personal characteristics and diagnosis on the development of physical activity over time.Methods Adults with physical disabilities and/or chronic diseases (N=1256), enrolled in the Rehabilitation, Sports and Active lifestyle study, were followed with questionnaires: 3–6 weeks before (T0) and 14 (T1), 33 (T2) and 52 (T3) weeks after discharge from rehabilitation. …”
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