Effect of Hydroxyapatite Coating in Combination with Physical Modifications on Microshear Bond Strength of Zirconia to Resin Cement by Faezeh Atri, Vanya Rasaie, Sakineh Nikzad Jamnani, Saba Mohammadi

“…Test results of the ANOVA test revealed no significant difference regarding the bond strength values of zirconia surfaces to the resin cement between the studied preparation modalities (p>0.05). Conclusion. Observations from the present study showed that HA coating can be as effective as the air-borne particle abrasion technique in improving bond strength to zirconia surfaces. …”
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Evaluating Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Using Pharmacy Refill Records in a Rural Treatment Site in South Africa by George Gachara, Lufuno G. Mavhandu, Elizabeth T. Rogawski, Cecile Manhaeve, Pascal O. Bessong

“…Only adherence rates above 95% were observed to lead to <10% virologic failure. cART adherence measured by pharmacy refill records could serve as a useful predictor of virologic failure; adherence rates >95% are needed to maintain optimal virologic suppression.…”
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Renal Replacement Therapy in Children in the Developing World: Challenges and Outcome in a Tertiary Hospital in Southeast Nigeria by Odutola Israel Odetunde, Henrietta Uche Okafor, Samuel Nkachukwu Uwaezuoke, Bertilla Uzoma Ezeonwu, Oluchi Mildred Ukoha

“…A 5-year observational, retrospective study was conducted to evaluate the indications, the availability, the accessibility, the sustainability, and the outcome of children managed for acute kidney injury (AKI) and end stage kidney disease (ESKD) who required renal replacement therapy RRT in Enugu, southeast Nigeria. …”
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Combining radio-telemetry and radar measurements to test optimal foraging in an aerial insectivore bird by Itai Bloch, David Troupin, Sivan Toledo, Ran Nathan, Nir Sapir

“…However, no significant effects were observed in total foraging duration, flight speed, or daily route length. …”
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Influence of the toxic effect of zinc and mineral starvation on the growth and development of buckwheat plantlets <i>in vitro</i> by S. А. Borovaya, A. G. Klykov, E. N. Barsukova

“…At the same time, high resistance to stress was observed in cv. ‘Dikul’. Cultivation of the obtained buckwheat lines on the MS nutrient medium for two passages showed a sufficiently high level of regeneration in the studied genotypes. …”
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Modeling the Magnetic Connection from Earth to Solar Corona during the May 11 Geomagnetic Superstorm by Alessandro Ippolito, Tommaso Alberti, Fabio Giannattasio

“…This proximity facilitated the rapid propagation of solar energetic protons, increasing fluxes observed at L1. The findings have significant implications for predicting space weather effects on Earth and other solar system bodies, contributing to the development of more accurate models for future space exploration missions. …”
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Interventions to improve primary healthcare in rural settings: A scoping review. by Kris Aubrey-Basler, Krystal Bursey, Andrea Pike, Carla Penney, Bradley Furlong, Mark Howells, Harith Al-Obaid, James Rourke, Shabnam Asghari, Amanda Hall

“…<h4>Eligibility criteria</h4>Experimental or observational studies published between January 1, 1996 and December 2022 that include an historical or concurrent control comparison.…”
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Nutritional Assessment of individuals interned in a general hospital by Carla de Oliveira Barbosa Rosa, Bárbara Pereira da Silva, Karla Pereira Balbino, Sônia Machado Rocha Ribeiro, Andréia Queiroz Ribeiro, Heloísa Helena Firmino

“…Concerning the subjective global assessment of nutritional status, the majority presented eutrophy (92.2%). It was not observed any difference between body weights assessed and body weights estimated by predictive equations, being this useful for use in bedridden patients. …”
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Esophageal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor with Rare Intracranial Metastasis by José Carvalho, Margarida Teixeira, Francisco Teixeira Silva, Alexandra Esteves, Carlos Ribeiro, Diana Guerra

“…On brain computed tomography and posteriorly on magnetic resonance, 2 lesions were observed, left frontal and right cerebellar, compatible with metastatic lesions. …”
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Insidensi Bayi Berat Lahir Rendah pada Spektrum Plasenta Akreta di Rumah Sakit Dr Hasan Sadikin Bandung by Yuktiana Kharisma, Hasrayati Agustina, Sri Suryanti, Birgitta Maria Dewayani, Bethy Suryawati Hernowo

“…Methods: A descriptive observational study involving 71 cases of SPA in hospitals  Dr. …”
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Comparing surface immune markers in successful and non-viable ART pregnancies on the day of hCG measurement: a prospective pilot study by Kevin Marron, Conor Harrity

“…Corresponding changes were observed in cell/µL concentrations. Low level CD69 activation and elevated CD56dim and CD57+ NK cells were identified as markers that could potentially identify a pregnancy at risk of miscarriage, with further study needed to explore whether these changes represent cause or effect.…”
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COMMUNITY RESPONSE (CRM)-BASED PRIORITY SCALE SYSTEM FOR TRANSJAKARTA ROUTE REPAIR in DKI JAKARTA PROVINCE by Hairrudin, Agus Suroso

“…Using aqualitative approaches with a case study in DKI Jakarta over 6 months, this research involved in- depth interviews with key stakeholders, fields observations of infrastructure conditions, and secondary data analysis from 13 official complaints channels. …”
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Induction of Resistance to Larvae Crocidolomia pavonana F. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) using Rhizobacteria to the Cabbage by Indri Yanil Vajri, Trizelia, Haliatur Rahma

“…The test was carried out by soaking the seeds in a suspension containing rhizobacteria with a population density of 10⁸ cells/ml. The variables observed were larval mortality, pupa and imago formation percentage, and increased salicylic acid production. …”
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The activation of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii alpha amylase 2 by glutamine requires its N‐terminal aspartate kinase–chorismate mutase–tyrA (ACT) domain by Lisa Scholtysek, Ansgar Poetsch, Eckhard Hofmann, Anja Hemschemeier

“…Gln is the first N assimilation product and not only a central compound for the biosynthesis of N‐containing molecules but also a recognized signaling molecule for the N status. Our observation suggests that AMA2 might be a means to coordinate N and C metabolism at the enzymatic level, increasing the liberation of C skeletons from starch when high Gln levels signal an abundance of assimilated N.…”
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Analysis of selected factors influencing mortality of patients with COVID-19 treated in a community hospital in a rural region of Poland by Marek Kos, Renata Hatalska-Żerebiec, Małgorzata Jurczyk-Stachyra, Karol Paciura, Justyna Janeczko, Robert Podsiadły, Piotr Sobolewski

“…Methods: A retrospective observational study based on a hospital-based registry of Holy Spirit Specialist Hospital in Sandomierz was conducted. …”
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The Haematological Effects of Oleanolic Acid in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats: Effects on Selected Markers by Charity M. Baloyi, A. Khathi, Ntethelelo H. Sibiya, Phikelelani S. Ngubane

“…The reduction of blood glucose concentration, HbA1c, and improved EPO concentrations was further associated with a notable increase in red blood cell (RBC) count and other RBC indices. We also observed an increase in the antioxidant status of the RBCs with a concomitant decrease in oxidative stress. …”
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Establishment of an animal model for monkeypox virus infection in dormice by Gaojie Song, Lingling Cheng, Jun Liu, Yu Zhou, Cuiling Zhang, Yuping Zong

“…Virological tests further confirmed the distribution of MPXV in multiple vital organs of dormice, including the lungs, liver, spleen, and trachea, with particularly significant pathological damage observed in lung tissue. An MPXV infection model in dormice was successfully established through intranasal inoculation with a titer of 105.5 PFU MPXV, which can be used for studying the infection mechanism and pharmacology of MPXV.…”
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Genomic characterization of antimicrobial-resistance and virulence factors in Salmonella isolates obtained from pig farms in Antioquia, Colombia. by María Isabel García-Álvarez, Juana L Vidal, Pilar Donado-Godoy, Jared Smith, Nikki Shariat, María Fernanda Valencia, Luis M Gómez-Osorio, Sara López-Osorio, Jenny J Chaparro-Gutiérrez

“…The most frequently observed MDR profile in Typhimurium isolates was AMP-CEX-CEP-CEF-EFT-CEQ-FLU-ENR-TE-FFC-SXT.…”
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Structural Insight into Chitosan Supports Functionalized with Nanoparticles by J. Lamarra, L. Damonte, S. Rivero, A. Pinotti

“…The thermal analysis carried out by modulated differential scanning calorimetry (MDSC) allowed observing the shift of an endothermic event towards higher temperatures with a greater N : CH ratio. …”
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Suture passer combined with two-hole laparoscopic peritoneal dialysis catheterization in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis by Yinan Zhu, Peiqin Xin, Yulin Man, Xiaoming Zhang, Lina Sun

“…No statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups in terms of sex, age, primary disease, hospitalization time, hospitalization costs, preoperative and postoperative examination indicators, peritonitis, and omental wrapping.Conclusions Suture passer combined with two-hole laparoscopic PDC placement, characterized by simplicity and facilitating secure catheter fixation, was deemed safe and effective for patients undergoing PD. …”
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