Ultrastructural Characteristics of Rat Hepatic Oval Cells and Their Intercellular Contacts in the Model of Biliary Fibrosis: New Insights into Experimental Liver Fibrogenesis by Joanna Maria Lotowska, Maria Elzbieta Sobaniec-Lotowska, Dariusz Marek Lebensztejn, Urszula Daniluk, Piotr Sobaniec, Krzysztof Sendrowski, Jaroslaw Daniluk, Joanna Reszec, Wojciech Debek

“…We distinguished 4 main types of HPCs: 0, I, II (bile duct-like cells; most common), and III (hepatocyte-like cells). We observed, very seldom presented in literature, cellular interactions between HPCs and adjacent NPCs, especially commonly found transitional hepatic stellate cells (T-HSCs) and Kupffer cells/macrophages. …”
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EVALUATION OF POLYMORPHONUCLEAR IMMUNE CELLS IN BIOCOMPATIBILITY TEST DFLP SPONGE CARTILAGE SCAFFOLD, ADIPOSE-DERIVED MSC AND SECRETOME WITH CARTILAGE INJECTION MODEL by Brilliant Citra Wirashada, Dwikora Novemberi Utomo, Lukas Widhiyanto

“…Results: Research observations performed three times in the first, third, and seventh days. …”
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Limb Position Influences Peripheral Arterial Stiffness Reduction with Reactive Hyperemia by Ronald E. Jackson, Natalia S. Lima, Sara R. Sherman, Brooks A. Hibner, Philip S. Clifford

“…Reactive hyperemia acutely reduced peripheral arterial stiffness above and below heart level, with a greater decrease observed when the arm was positioned below the heart. …”
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Prevalence of intestinal parasitic contamination in fresh vegetables in Bangkok, Thailand, and surrounding areas: A cross-sectional survey by Pokkamol Laoraksawong, Uthaitip Bunkasem, Anunya Pradidthaprecha

“…The total prevalence of IPs in fresh vegetables was 21.17 %, with the highest prevalence observed in peppermint (79.17 %), followed by Thai basil (72.50 %) and Centella asiatica (40.83 %). …”
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Acceptability and Efficacy of an Adapted School-Based Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills Group for Adolescents: A Qualitative Perspective by MacKenzie Whitener MPH, Shirin Khazvand PhD, Ian Carson MS, Anna Martin BS, Michelle Salyers PhD, Melissa Cyders PhD, Matthew Aalsma PhD, Tamika Zapolski PhD

“…Fifteen of the eighteen participants (86%) reported acceptability of the program, expressing that they enjoyed the content and would recommend the group to peers. Participants observed positive impacts on their daily lives, including self-reported enhanced ability to regulate their emotions, communicate with teachers, effectively adapt their mindsets and motivations, and make healthy relationship decisions. …”
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Landscape of Global Pediatric Oncology Publications: A Cross-Sectional Analysis by María Fernanda García Garza, Oscar Gutiérrez Treviño, Saman K. Hashmi, Carlos Rodríguez-Galindo, Daniel C. Moreira

“…Of the research articles, 228 (88.0%) were observational and 117 (51.3%) were retrospective cohort analyses. …”
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The Incidence of Complications of Dental Trauma and Associated Factors: A Retrospective Study by Ines Kallel, Nabiha Douki, Syrine Amaidi, Faten Ben Amor

“…The incidence of complications was 8%: external root resorption was present in 70% of cases, surface resorption was observed in 10% of cases, and replacement resorption in 10%, ankylosis in 10%. …”
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Effects of 60Co-γ Ray Irradiation on the Quality of Ponkan Peels by WANG Xue, PAN Zhaoping, LI Wenge, SU Zhipeng, CHEN Jiaxu, HE Shuang, FU Fuhua

“…In addition, principal component analysis (PCA) showed that the quality of ponkan peels varied with different irradiation doses, the highest overall evaluation score being observed for ponkan peels irradiated at 4 kGy. This study provides a reference for accelerating the aging of Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae as well as a basis for the development and utilization of Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae products.…”
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Prediction Model of the Coring Asphalt Pavement Performance through Response Surface Methodology by Ekarizan Shaffie, Ramadhansyah Putra Jaya, Juraidah Ahmad, Ahmad Kamil Arshad, Mohd Afiq Zihan, Fiona Shiong

“…Optimized performance due to asphaltic pavement failure was observed at binder content (5.1%), degree of compaction (97%), and stiffness (3.1 kN/mm) to achieve ultimate axial strain (5000 microstrains), tensile strength ratio (80%), and stability (9.2 kN). …”
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Interatrial Block and Electrocardiographic Markers of Repolarization in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19: Classical and Bayesian Analysis by Rengin CETIN GUVENC, Ali Kaan GUREN, Busra ENGUR, Selin CELİK, Refik DEMIRTUNC

“…Results: Both partial and advanced IAB were more common in patients with COVID-19, although statistical significance was only observed for advanced IAB (11.5% in COVID-19 patients vs. 0.0% in controls, p=0.005). …”
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Comparing multivalent cross-linked Sodium Alginate/ Montmorillonite beads containing Curcumin or Cayenne Pepper as drug carriers and their antimicrobial resistance by Shionainn Traynor, Shubham Sharma

“…Swelling results indicated that pH played a direct role in the uptake of water in the beads with pH 1.2 causing the least amount of water uptake. It was also observed from these results that the MgCl2 beads had the greatest swelling degree and the AlCl3 beads had the lowest swelling degree in both pH1.2 and pH 7.3. …”
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Hepatitis C Virus Clearance after Discontinuation of Pegylated Interferon Alpha-2a Monotherapy in a Child by Takeshi Endo, Koichi Ito, Tokio Sugiura, Kenji Goto

“…During this period, he had been observed without medication. Sixteen months after stopping treatment, serum HCV became undetectable. …”
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Rapid detection of Tulipalin A with SESI-Orbitrap MS: an exploration across spring flowers by An N. T. Phan, Roy Eerlings, Hendrik G. Mengers, Lars M. Blank

“…Abstract Background Allergic contact dermatitis and chronic actinic dermatitis are frequently observed among florists and gardeners due to exposure to potentially allergenic plants and plant products. …”
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The U-shaped association of fasting plasma glucose to HbA1c ratio with mortality in diabetic and prediabetic populations: the mediating role of systemic immune-inflammation index by Ming Yang, Qing Shangguan, Guobo Xie, Guotai Sheng, Jingqi Yang

“…After multivariate adjustment, a U-shaped relationship was observed between the FPG/HbA1c ratio and both CVD and all-cause mortality, with threshold points at 1.080 and 1.013, respectively. …”
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Mapping Heatwave Socioeconomic Exposure in the Chinese Mainland for the Period of 2000–2019 by Wei Wu, Qingsheng Liu, He Li, Chong Huang, Weiming Cheng

“…From 2000 to 2019, heatwave exposure showed an overall upward trend, with the most rapid escalation observed in the SE, NC, and SW regions. Population exposure manifests as a clustered expansion pattern, while GDP exposure demonstrates a more centralized distribution. (2) Climatic factors exert the most notable influence on population exposure, while GDP predominantly impacts economic exposure. …”
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Acro-osteolysis and its relationship with bone mineral density and peripheral vascularity in premenopausal females with systemic sclerosis by Rabab S Zaghlol, Sahar S Khalil, Rania M Almolla, Ahmed Mohamed El-Maghraby, Wafaa K Makarm

“…Objectives: To investigate the relationship between acro-osteolysis (AO), bone mineral density (BMD) and peripheral vascularity in premenopausal female patients with diffuse systemic sclerosis (dcSSc). Methods: An observational cohort study that included thirty premenopausal female patients with dcSSc. …”
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The Effect of Electrical Stimulation Strength Training on Lower Limb Muscle Activation Characteristics During the Jump Smash Performance in Badminton Based on the EMS and EMG Senso... by Xinyu Lin, Yimin Hu, Yi Sheng

“…Additionally, increased activation of the rectus femoris (RF) was observed in the EMS + strength condition, indicating improved muscle recruitment and synchronization, likely due to the activation of fast-twitch fibers. …”
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Genetic analysis of the impact of heat stress on fertility traits in dairy cows in the Netherlands by Tijesunimi O. Ojo, Jeremie Vandenplas, Han A. Mulder, Mathijs L. van Pelt, Mario P.L. Calus

“…Furthermore, significant genotype-by-environment interactions were observed for all 4 fertility traits, suggesting changes in sire rankings between THI levels below and above the threshold. …”
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Korelasi Temuan Limfosit Plasma Biru dengan Kadar C-Reaktif Protein sebagai Penunjang dalam Diagnosis Demam Berdarah Dengue by Ayu Safitri Sholihah, I Gusti Ayu Nyoman Danuyanti, Siti Zaetun, Pancawati Ariami, Ersandhi Resnhaleksmana

“…Methods: This study was analytical observational research with a cross-sectional design. …”
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Left Gastric Vein Direct Anastomosis as Alternative to Portal Flow Reconstruction in Liver Transplantation by Raquel Lima Sampaio, MD, Gustavo Rego Coelho, MD, PhD, Denissa Ferreira Gomes Mesquita, MD, Carlos Eduardo Lopes Soares, BM, José Huygens Parente Garcia, MD, PhD

“…This retrospective observational study reviewed laboratory and imaging tests, a description of the surgical technique, and outpatient follow-up of patients with portal system thrombosis undergoing LT with portal flow reconstruction using the LGV. …”
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