Clinical Outcomes of Carotid Artery Stenting for Carotid Artery Stenosis in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients by Shuki OKUHARA, Tomoaki MURAKAMI, Shingo TOYOTA, Kosei OKOCHI, Koichi NAKASHIMA, Kazuhiro TOHARA, Shuhei YAMADA, Takamune ACHIHA, Maki KOBAYASHI, Haruhiko KISHIMA

“…Most previous large studies of carotid artery stenting (CAS) in maintenance hemodialysis patients are old-era, do not describe the types of stents and method of protection, and their effectiveness is unknown. CAS has progressed remarkably, and tailor-made CAS is now possible in hemodialysis patients according to the lesion. …”
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The association of visceral fat metabolism score with hyperuricemia—evidence from NHANES 1999–2018 by Lin Xie, Huali Qu, Dandan Lai, Juan Li, Xushan Chen, Jiajia Xie

“…METS-VF could serve as a valuable metric for assessing the development and progression of HUA.…”
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TAGANA thematic textbook: Cultivating junior high school students’ English proficiency with HOTS-PBL integration by Syafryadin Syafryadin, Safnil Safnil, Noermnzah Noermnzah, Dian Eka Chandra Wardhana, Abdul Gafur Marzuki, Annisa Astrid, Shynta Amalia

“…By fostering students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills and incorporating the theme of TAGANA, this approach offers a progressive methodology for English education. This model makes significant contributions to educational practises globally.…”
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Nonpharmacological Modulation of Chronic Inflammation in Parkinson’s Disease: Role of Diet Interventions by Stefania Kalampokini, Anouck Becker, Klaus Fassbender, Epameinondas Lyros, Marcus M. Unger

“…Diets rich in pre- and probiotics, polyunsaturated fatty acids, phenols including flavonoids, and vitamins, such as the Mediterranean diet or a plant-based diet, may attenuate chronic inflammation and positively influence PD symptoms and even progression of the disease. Dietary strategies should be encouraged in the context of a healthy lifestyle with physical activity, which also has neuroimmune-modifying properties. …”
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Epstein-Barr Virus-Induced Gene 3 (EBI3) Blocking Leads to Induce Antitumor Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte Response and Suppress Tumor Growth in Colorectal Cancer by Bidirectional Reciproc... by Yanfang Liang, Qianqian Chen, Wenjing Du, Can Chen, Feifei Li, Jingying Yang, Jianyu Peng, Dongping Kang, Bihua Lin, Xingxing Chai, Keyuan Zhou, Jincheng Zeng

“…We found that elevated EBI3 may be associated with IL-12p35, gp130, and p-STAT3 to promote CRC progression. EBI3 blocking peptide promoted antitumor cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) response by inducing Granzyme B, IFN-γ production, and p-STAT3 expression and inhibited CRC cell proliferation and tumor growth to associate with suppressing gp130 and p-STAT3 expression. …”
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Overall survival of patients with KIT-mutant metastatic GIST in the era of multiple kinase inhibitor availability by Valerie Haller, Carina Reiff, Rainer Hamacher, Karina Kostbade, Moritz Kaths, Juergen Treckmann, Stefanie Bertram, Yasmin Zaun, Sebastian Bauer, Johanna Falkenhorst

“…Patients and methods Overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were analyzed in patients with metastatic GIST, with diagnosis of metastases between 2008 and 2021, when at least three lines of treatment were available in Germany (n = 174). …”
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A Review and Scientometric Analysis of Global Research on Prefabricated Buildings by Wenhui Liu, Hong Zhang, Qian Wang, Tianran Hua, Hong Xue

“…Moreover, there were 11 co-citation clusters identified from the articles, and their themes included precast structures, waste management, progressive collapse, delay, precast facades, carbon reduction, laser scanning, and prefabricated residential building. …”
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Long-Term Survival of More than 5 Years with Maintenance Therapy Using Single-Agent Pemetrexed in a Patient with Diffuse Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma by Yasuo Otsuka, Yoriaki Komeda, Masayuki Takeda, Takayuki Takahama, Masashi Kono, Mamoru Takenaka, Satoru Hagiwara, Naoshi Nishida, Hiroshi Kashida, Masatoshi Kudo

“…Diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare, fatal, and progressive disease. Our patient achieved long-term survival of more than 5 years with maintenance therapy using single-agent pemetrexed.…”
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Feasibility of enzalutamide on patients with recurrent non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer with marker tumors: phase I study by Takashi Kawahara, Shuya Kandori, Takahiro Kojima, Bryan J. Mathis, Masanobu Shiga, Hiroyuki Nishiyama

“…As for efficacy, three patients showed no change while the remaining three showed disease progression. Immunohistochemical analysis did not showed the strong staining of AR in the latest tumors. …”
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Autophagy-related long non-coding RNA MIR210HG plays a therapeutic role in hepatocellular carcinoma by Chaoqun Zhang, Dianxing Sun, Huifang Zhou, Chao Liu, Jie Ruan, Jiwen Kang, Ying Xie

“…Conclusion The findings suggest that lncRNA MIR210HG contributes to hepatocellular carcinoma progression by regulating autophagy and could serve as a promising therapeutic target in hepatocellular carcinoma treatment strategies.…”
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Cellular heterogeneity and communication networks in gastric cancer: Single-cell analysis reveals β-hydroxybutyrylation-associated genes and immune infiltration characteristics by You Hu, Jun Xu, Jian Lv, Yan Qin, Yongda Lu, Fan Cen, Hongbao Yang, Kai Chen, Suhua Xia

“…Gastric cancer is characterized by high heterogeneity, with its complex microenvironment and intercellular communications playing critical roles in disease progression and treatment responses. In this study, we utilized single-cell sequencing to dissect the intricate landscape of gastric cancer, identifying diverse cell populations and their interactions. …”
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Early Driving Pressure Changes Predict Outcomes during Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome by Harry Magunia, Helene A. Haeberle, Philipp Henn, Martin Mehrländer, Peer O. Vlatten, Valbona Mirakaj, Peter Rosenberger, Michael Koeppen

“…Due to the extracorporeal gas exchange, the paO2/FiO2 ratio cannot be used as the primary marker for disease severity and progression. Therefore, we performed a propensity score-matched analysis to identify other potential predictors of outcomes in patients supported by ECMO therapy. …”
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Prognostic Value of GPNMB, EGFR, p-PI3K, and Ki-67 in Patients with Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Bo Wang, Mengyan Li, Anna Su, Yongmei Gao, Yan Shi, Chao Li, Wenying Liu, Liping Su, Wan Li, Yuqing Ma

“…GPNMB is a newly discovered tumour-promoting factor that may promote tumour cell progression by activating the PI3K/AKT pathway by EGFR. …”
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Fatal Renal Failure in a Spinal Cord Injury Patient with Vesicoureteric Reflux Who Underwent Repeated Ureteric Reimplantations Unsuccessfully: Treatment Should Focus on Abolition o... by Subramanian Vaidyanathan, Bakul Soni, Kottarathil Abraham Abraham, Peter Hughes, Gurpreet Singh

“…This patient developed progressive renal failure and expired in 2012. In a spinal cord injury patient with vesicoureteral reflux, the treatment should focus on abolition of high intravesical pressures rather than surgical correction of vesicoureteric reflux. …”
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Reliable Disparity Estimation Using Multiocular Vision with Adjustable Baseline by Victor H. Diaz-Ramirez, Martin Gonzalez-Ruiz, Rigoberto Juarez-Salazar, Miguel Cazorla

“…This research presents a reliable method for disparity estimation through progressive baseline increases in multiocular vision. …”
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Real life outcome analysis of breast cancer brain metastases treated with Trastuzumab Deruxtecan by Alessandra Fabi, Alessandro Rossi, Roberta Caputo, Simona Pisegna, Simone Scagnoli, Francesco Pantano, Giuliana D’Auria, Palma Fedele, Agnese Fabbri, Claudio Vernieri, Michela Palleschi, Luisa Carbognin, Gianluigi Ferretti, Elena Di Monte, Ida Paris, Francesco Pavese, Ornella Garrone, Antonio Franco, Michelino De Laurentiis, Gianluca Franceschini, Giovanni Scambia, Diana Giannarelli, Riccardo Masetti, Andrea Botticelli

“…Secondary endpoints were intra- and global progression free survival (iPFS - gPFS); other secondary objectives were the intracranial disease control rate (iDCR), duration of response (iDoR), clinical benefit rate at 6 and 12 months (iCBr), overall survival, and safety. iORR was 59%, iPFS was 15.6 months, gPFS was 11.8 months. iDCR was 94.9%, iDoR was 11.9 months, and iCBr at 6 and 12 months were 69.2% and 59%, respectively. …”
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Effect of Compression Loading on Human Nucleus Pulposus-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Hang Liang, Sheng Chen, Donghua Huang, Xiangyu Deng, Kaige Ma, Zengwu Shao

“…Mechanical loading plays a vital role in the progression of intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration, but little is known about the effect of compression loading on human nucleus pulposus-derived mesenchymal stem cells (NP-MSCs). …”
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Similarities between Tumour Immune Response and Chronic Wound Microenvironment: Influence of Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cells by Kimberly Thando Peta, Melvin Anyasi Ambele, Michael Sean Pepper

“…Compelling evidence to suggest that MSCs are an effective treatment option against tumour progression is lacking.…”
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Intellectual Disability and Parenthood by Isack Kandel, Mohammed Morad, Gideon Vardi, Joav Merrick

“…Jewish Law has been very progressive regarding the possibility of marriage between persons with ID (in contrast to American Law where historically this right has been denied, until recently). …”
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Neutrophil Oxidized-Modified Proteins and Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia by Vilen Molotov-Luchanskiy, Altynbek Nukhuly, Larissa Muravlyova, Ryszhan Bakirova, Aruna Kossybayeva, Dmitry Klyuyev, Ludmila Demidchik, Irina Beinikova

“…We study the indices of oxidative stress and oxidized-modified proteins of neutrophils in CAP patients, depending on the degree of severity, and also compare the detection frequency of neutrophil extracellular traps in the progression of pneumonia. Materials and Methods. 51 patients with CAP were divided into 2 groups depending on the severity of the pathological process. …”
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