The relationship between gallstone disease and the genetic variants of the sterol transporter adenosine triphosphate–binding cassette G8 and G5 in Egyptians by Menna A. Hassan, Salwa M. Abo El-Khair, Noha M. Mesbah, Dina M. Abo-Elmatty, Asmaa R. Abdel-Hamed

“…Various laboratory investigations were measured using enzymatic colorimetric methods, and hematology analyzer was used for the whole blood count test. Results Between patients with gallstone disease and healthy controls, there were statistically significant differences in the distribution of these genes polymorphisms. …”
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Seven Immune-Related Genes’ Prognostic Value and Correlation with Treatment Outcome in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Rui Mu, Yuehong Shen, Chuanbin Guo, Xinyun Zhang, Hongyu Yang, Huijun Yang

“…The differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between HNSCC and normal samples were identified by multiple test corrections in TCGA database. The univariate and multivariate Cox analyses were performed to identify proper immune-related genes (IRGs) to construct a risk model. …”
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Identification and Verification of Novel Biomarkers Involving Rheumatoid Arthritis with Multimachine Learning Algorithms: An In Silicon and In Vivo Study by Fucun Liu, Juelan Ye, Shouli Wang, Yang Li, Yuhang Yang, Jianru Xiao, Aimin Jiang, Xuhua Lu, Yunli Zhu

“…Nomograms based on the four signatures might aid in distinguishing and diagnosing RA, which reached a satisfactory performance in both training (AUC = 0.894) and testing (AUC = 0.843) cohorts. Two distinct subtypes of RA patients were identified, which further verified that these four signatures might be involved in the immune infiltration process. …”
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Exploring the Effect of Sampling Frequency on Real-World Mobility, Sedentary Behaviour, Physical Activity and Sleep Outcomes Measured with Wearable Devices in Rheumatoid Arthritis:... by Javad Sarvestan, Kenneth F. Baker, Silvia Del Din

“…Feasibility, usability and acceptability of wearable devices were assessed using Rabinovich’s questionnaire, principal component (PC) analysis was used to investigate the multivariate relationships within the dataset, and Bland–Altman plots (bias and Limits of Agreement) and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) were used to test the robustness of outcomes sampled at 100 Hz versus downsampled at 50 Hz and 25 Hz. …”
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The correlations between demographic factors, self-efficacy, and quality of life among Indonesian patients with ischemic stroke: A cross-sectional study by Nabila Azzahra, Fitria Handayani, Wahyu Hidayati

“…Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, logistic regression, and Spearman rank test. Results: The findings revealed that females were 2.213 times more likely (95% CI = 1.128–4.341; p = 0.031) to achieve high self-efficacy compared to males. …”
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From Pioneering Discoveries to Innovative Therapies: A Journey Through the History and Advancements of Nanoparticles in Breast Cancer Treatment by Basingab FS, Alshahrani OA, Alansari IH, Almarghalani NA, Alshelali NH, Alsaiary AH, Alharbi N, Zaher KA

“…The technical challenges include efficient and targeted delivery to tumor sites without affecting healthy tissue; biological, such as potential toxicity, immune system activation, or resistance mechanisms; economic, involving high production and scaling costs; and regulatory, requiring rigorous testing for safety, efficacy, and long-term effects to meet stringent approval standards. …”
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Phylogeography and genetic diversity of Ulmus elongata (Ulmaceae), a Tertiary relict tree with extremely small populations (PSESP) by Yakun Wang, Xiankun Wang, Junyuan Wu, Jun Yang, Yanpei Liu, Peng Guo, Fude Shang, Nan Lin

“…Analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) showed that genetic variation in U. elongata occurs mainly between eight clades (60.95%). The Mantel tests indicated a significant correlation between genetic differentiation and geographical distances (r = 0.3777, p < 0.05) in U. elongata populations. …”
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Reciclagem de resíduos químicos na fabricação de placas de circuito impresso: relato de um projeto de pesquisa acadêmico (Programa de Iniciação Científica Voluntária) by Maíra de Paula Nunes, Antonio Marcos de Oliveira Siqueira

“…Ao apresentar três métodos de recuperação, o projeto estuda qual método é o mais eficiente e oferece menos riscos ao operador, visto que esses métodos são realizados, também, em ambiente doméstico. Os testes realizados com as soluções recuperadas a partir dos métodos apresentados permitem a comparação e o entendimento da importância de cada etapa dos processos de recuperação, desse modo, é possível propor um novo método sintetizando as etapas dos outros processos que realmente importam na reciclagem da solução e que permita a recuperação do cobre em solução para outros estudos, como agregar valor a esse resíduo, possivelmente aumentando a vida útil da solução reciclada. …”
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Multiscale study on the compressive performance of diverse solid waste backfill bodies by Hang Yin, Jiepeng Liu, Xuhong Zhou, Hongtuo Qi, Shuxian Liu, Shuai Pang

“…During the experimental process, unconfined compressive strength tests were conducted using digital speckle technique. …”
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Combined real-time fMRI and real time fNIRS brain computer interface (BCI): Training of volitional wrist extension after stroke, a case series pilot study. by Avi K Matarasso, Jake D Rieke, Keith White, M Minhal Yusufali, Janis J Daly

“…<h4>Objective</h4>Pilot testing of real time functional magnetic resonance imaging (rt-fMRI) and real time functional near infrared spectroscopy (rt-fNIRS) as brain computer interface (BCI) neural feedback systems combined with motor learning for motor recovery in chronic severely impaired stroke survivors.…”
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Deteksi Kejadian Lalu Lintas pada Teks Twitter dengan Pendekatan Klasidikasi Multi-Label Berbasis Deep Learning by Luthfi Atikah, Diana Purwitasari, Nanik Suciati

“…Furthermore, the experiments are conducted to examine the effect of the number of labels on the multi-label classification on the same test data. The highest accuracy on non-augmented data is 0,75 and on augmented data is 0,95. …”
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PENGARUH PEMBERIAN MADU ASLI HUTAN SIJUNJUNG TERHADAP TNF α DAN PENYEMBUHAN LUKA PADA TIKUS GALUR WISTAR JANTAN by Reni Puspita, Fadil Oenzil, Desmiwarti Desmiwarti

“…Jenis penelitian ini adalah Post Test Only Group Control Design dengan menggunakan 24 ekor tikus galur wistar jantan yang berumur 2-3 bulan, yang terbagi dalam 6 kelompok dan masing – masing kelompok terdapat 4 ekor tikus. …”
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Recherche d’alcaloïdes et hétérosides cyanogénétiques (cyanures) dans les fruits consommés par Pan paniscus à Luikotale dans le Parc National de la Salonga-Sud, RD Congo by Nono I Bondjengo, Gaby Kitengie, Dieudonné Musibono, Constantin Lubini, Gottfried Hohmann, Barbara Fruth

“…Quant aux hétérosides cyanogénétiques (cyanures), les tests pratiqués sur les fruits de 53 espèces mangés par les bonobos nous ont permis d’identifier seulement deux espèces qui en contiennent. …”
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Recalcitrant Female Pattern Hair Loss Like Alopecia Unveils Unexpected Rare Entity by Nouh AH, Elgendy FM, Gobran FA, Zhuravlova MS

“…It typically presents as sparse hair at birth with a coarse texture, followed by regrowth during childhood then, finally, gradual hair loss at puberty, resembling pattern of androgenetic alopecia.Case Presentation: The study describes two cases from different unrelated families presenting with recalcitrant alopecia resembling female pattern hair loss, with dermoscopic findings consistent with pili torti and yellow dots. Genetic testing confirmed a heterozygous pathogenic variant in the HRURF gene, associated with autosomal dominant Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis. …”
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Hp eradication decreased the expression level of PG II in patients of Hp negative with gastric intestinal metaplasia: a retrospective cross-sectional study by Yanhong Wang, Xixiang Cao, Baodong Shan, Song Chen, Shengnan Li, Sujuan Fei, Xunlei Pang

“…The expression level of PGI, PG II, and G 17 was detected by fluorescence immunochromatography and Hp infection was detected by 13-carbon breath test. The demographic characteristics of the subjects were obtained through questionnaires. …”
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Dose-Weighted Network Pharmacology: Evaluating Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulations for Lumbar Disc Herniation by Zhou C, Xiang T, Yu Y, Ma H, Liu C, Yang F, Yang L

“…TSD, YJD, and PQT were evaluated in animal experiments, and the algorithm’s feasibility was validated through GO and KEGG pathway analysis, Thermal Hyperalgesia Test, H&E staining, Western blotting (WB), RT-PCR, and ELISA assays.Results: The computational model indicated that YJD and PQT had higher predicted efficacy compared to TSD. …”
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Transcranial Doppler sonography follow-up study in mild vascular cognitive impairment. by Mariagiovanna Cantone, Manuela Pennisi, Giuseppe Lanza, Raffaele Ferri, Francesco Fisicaro, Francesco Cappellani, Emanuele David, Vito Nicosia, Klizia Cortese, Giovanni Pennisi, Valentina Puglisi, Rita Bella

“…Namely, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), the 17-items Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS), and the Stroop Color-Word Interference Test (StroopT) were administered to screen for global cognitive status, to quantify depressive symptoms, and to explore executive functions, respectively. …”
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Reflections on the Yoruba Past: Toyin Falola on Isaac Delano by Wale Oyedeji

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Quality Control of Fetal Wharton&rsquo;s Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells-Derived Small Extracellular Vesicles by Krishnan I, Ng CY, Kee LT, Ng MH, Law JX, Thangarajah T, Zainuddin AA, Mahmood Z, Rajamanickam S, Subramani B, Lokanathan Y

“…Each isolated and concentrated sEV preparation was standardized and its purity was determined by the ratio of the number of particles to protein concentration.Results: All the WJMSCs samples passed the Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) characterization QC tests. Qualitatively, EVs-positive markers (CD63 and TSG101) and intact bilipid membrane vesicles were detected in all the sEV preparations. …”
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Competing health risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and early response: A scoping review. by Stefan Baral, Amrita Rao, Jean Olivier Twahirwa Rwema, Carrie Lyons, Muge Cevik, Anna E Kågesten, Daouda Diouf, Annette H Sohn, Refilwe Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya, Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Gregorio Millett, Julia L Marcus, Sharmistha Mishra

“…While these interventions have focused on testing, treatment, and mitigation of COVID-19, there have been reports of interruptions to diagnostic, prevention, and treatment services for other public health threats.…”
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