Kidney transplant utilising donors after circulatory death: The first report from the African continent by T du Toit, K Manning, L Bertels, G Hoffman, D Thomson, Z A Barday

“…DCD may present a unique opportunity to expand deceased donation throughout Africa, particularly in areas affected by a lack of brain death legislation and religious or cultural objections to donation after brain death. …”
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Why India is struggling to feed their young children? A qualitative analysis for tribal communities by Sanjay Sharma, Monica Lakhanpaul, Logan Manikam, Priti Parikh, Lorna Benton, Shereen Allaham, Rajesh Khanna, Susrita Roy, Marie Lall, Virendra Kumar Vijay, Neha Santwani, Hanimi Reddy, Hemant Chaturvedi, Satya Prakash Pattanaik, Tol Singh, Pramod Pandya, Priyanka Dang

“…We explicate the complex phenomena and emergent model focusing on: mother’s role and autonomy, knowledge and attitude towards feeding of young children, availability of services and resources that shape these practices set against the context of agriculture and livelihood patterns and its contribution to availability of food as well as on migration cycles thereby affecting the lives of ‘left behind’, and access to basic health, education and infrastructure services.Conclusions This interdisciplinary and participatory study explored determinants impacting feeding practices across political, village and household environments. …”
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Impact of floating platforms on the limnological aspects of hydropower plant reservoirs by L.S. Vanzela, D.C. Pereira, L.D.S.C. Lima, K.U. Khan, C.F.M. Mansano

“…However, the unregulated construction of these platforms may negatively affect the fauna, flora and water quality of reservoirs. …”
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Association of epidural labor analgesia with maternal and neonatal outcomes in women with preeclampsia: a propensity score-matched single-center retrospective cohort study by Xi-Zhu Wu, Tuan-Fang Fang, Yi-Han Zheng, Su-Jing Zhang, Yi Xie, Xiang Gao, Guo-Lin Lu

“…However, it remains unclear whether ELA affects maternal and neonatal outcomes in women suffering from preeclampsia. …”
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Colorectal carcinogenesis in the Lynch syndromes and familial adenomatous polyposis: trigger events and downstream consequences by Pål Møller, Aysel Ahadova, Matthias Kloor, Toni T. Seppälä, John Burn, Saskia Haupt, Finlay Macrae, Mev Dominguez-Valentin, Gabriela Möslein, Annika Lindblom, Lone sunde, Ingrid Winship, Gabriel Capella, Kevin Monahan, Daniel D. Buchanan, D. Gareth Evans, Eivind Hovig, Julian R. Sampson

“…Colorectal cancer (CRC) carcinogenesis in carriers of pathogenic APC (path_APC) and pathogenic mismatch repair gene (path_MMR) variants is initiated by a second hit affecting the corresponding wild-type allele. In path_APC carriers, second hits result in the development of multiple adenomas, with CRC typically emerging after an additional 20 years. …”
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What are the barriers to the diagnosis and management of chronic respiratory disease in sub-Saharan Africa? A qualitative study with healthcare workers, national and regional polic... by Angela Obasi, Rachel Tolhurst, Kingsley Rex Chikaphupha, Miriam Taegtmeyer, Kevin Mortimer, Louis Niessen, Maia Lesosky, Jahangir Khan, William Worodria, Jamie Rylance, Lindsay Zurba, Imelda Bates, Stellah G Mpagama, Elizabeth Henry Shayo, Rose Oronje, Emmanuel Addo-Yobo, Brian Allwood, Hastings Banda, Amsalu Binegdie, Adegoke Falade, Bertrand Mbatchou, Beatrice Mutayoba, Nyanda Elias Ntinginya, Heather Zar, Eliya Zulu, Helen Meme, Uzochukwu Egere, Asma Elsony, Martha Chinouya, S Bertel Squire, Stephen Mulupi, Irene Ayakaka, Nicole Kozak, Elhafiz Abdalla, Rashid Osman

“…Lack of reliable data on burden of disease, due to weak information systems and diagnostic capacity, negatively affected inclusion in policy; this, in turn, was reflected by low budgetary allocations for diagnostic equipment, training and medicines. …”
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Targeting EP2 Receptor Improves Muscle and Bone Health in Dystrophin^−/−/Utrophin^−/− Double-Knockout Mice by Xueqin Gao, Yan Cui, Greg Zhang, Joseph J. Ruzbarsky, Bing Wang, Jonathan E. Layne, Xiang Xiao, Johnny Huard

“…PF04418948 also increased bone volume/total volume (BV/TV), the trabecular thickness (Tb.Th) of the tibia trabecular bone, and the cortical bone thickness of both the femur and tibia without affecting spine trabecular bone microarchitecture. …”
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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Epidemiological Trends in Pediatric Cervical Abscess-Forming Infections by Shuhei Takahashi, Ai Kishino, Kentaro Miyai, Shigeru Takishima, Tae Omori, Hidehiro Furuno, Ryosei Iemura, Makoto Ono, Keisuke Ogasawara, Akito Sutani, Masayuki Nagasawa

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the epidemiology of cervical abscess-forming bacterial infections in children. …”
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Variations in the diagnostic performance of transurethral resection of bladder tumor with photodynamic diagnosis according to surgical experience: A retrospective, single-center st... by Shuhei Suzuki, Yoshiyuki Nagumo, Kosuke Kojo, Atsushi Ikeda, Bunpei Isoda, Akane Yamaguchi, Kozaburo Tanuma, Satoshi Nitta, Masanobu Shiga, Takashi Kawahara, Shuya Kandori, Akio Hoshi, Hiromitsu Negoro, Bryan J. Mathis, Hiroyuki Nishiyama

“…The second-year surgeons had significantly higher accuracy rates than first-year surgeons (81.5 % vs. 69.0 %, p = 0.013), while PDD experience did not significantly affect accuracy rates (76.5, 75.5, and 69.0 %). In addition, the accuracy rate was also significantly lower in tangential effect areas (59.6 % vs. 80.8 %). …”
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The Association between the Frequency of Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment and Atmospheric Temperature by Dong Yoon Kim, Hyeseong Hwang, Jae-Hyung Kim, Byung Gil Moon, Sung Min Hyung, Jin Young Kim, Ju Byung Chae

“…We speculated that dynamic changes in temperature during the day may affect degrees in chorioretinal adhesion and liquefaction of the vitreous, which may eventually result in retinal detachment. …”
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Outcomes of the toxic hepatites caused by alcohol surrogates by I. Yu. Pirogova, I. Yu. Ponomareva, S. P. Sinitsyn, Ye. P. Samokhina, A. S. Gorbunova, Ye. Yu. Startseva, V. S. Chulkov, T. F. Kondrat'yeva

“…Calculation of MELD index and Hy's Law showed their low informative value at this group of patients, R index in 78% of cases indicated mixed lesion and did not affect prognosis. Original prognostic model of survival rate of patients was: blood leukocyte count (OR 4,8, 95%-CI 1,12— 20,55; р=0,03) and creatinine (OR 1,1, 95% CI 0,99– 1,22; р=0,09), prognostic value of the model was 93,3%. …”
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Health extension workers job satisfaction and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Amlaku Nigusie Yirsaw, Gebeyehu Lakew, Eyob Getachew, Mulugeta Desalegn Kasaye, Ermias Bekele Enyew, Demis Getachew, Abiyu Abadi Tareke

“…By analyzing existing research, the authors explore how prevalent job satisfaction is and what factors affect it. This comprehensive analysis aims to improve HEW satisfaction through targeted interventions, ultimately leading to a more effective healthcare workforce and better health outcomes in Ethiopia. …”
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GIS-based assessment of soil erosion impact and mitigation strategies for sustainable agriculture in Ghana's most vulnerable region by Stephen Sodoke, Samuel Ato Andam-Akorful, Ebenezer Ebo Yahans Amuah, Ebenezer Gyampoh Amoah, Kwame Anokye, Douti Biyogue Nang, Raymond Webrah Kazapoe

“…Further findings also showed that erosion in the area affects crop production, food security and livelihoods, public health and wildlife. …”
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Analysis of tumoral, stromal and glycolitic markers in the response basal cell carcinoma and Bowen disease to photodynamic therapy in real life by L Bernal-Masferrer, T Gracia-Cazaña, L Najera-Botello, MC Gomez-Mateo, P Cerro, MC Matei, M Gallego-Rentero, S González, A Juarranz, Y Gilaberte

“…This study investigates the clinical, histological, and molecular factors that affect the efficacy of methyl aminolevulinate PDT (MAL-PDT) for BCC and BD. …”
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Beyond the storms: Exploring predictors of posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth among survivors of hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico by Marie-Claire Meadows, Noelle Serino, Dahianira M. Camacho-Monclova, Kaumudi Joshipura, Sarah R. Lowe

“…Background: Within disaster-affected communities, residents’ exposures and post-disaster mental health outcomes can vary widely. …”
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury by Farnaz Mahdavi, Sima Fallah-Arzpeima, Zoheir Reihanian, Khatereh Asadi, Nooshin Zaresharifi, Roghaye Zare, Mohammad Ali Yazdanipour, Masoud Shabani Chobe

“…COVID-19 can impact the central nervous system (CNS) and hematologic system and appears to affect clinical outcomes and the average cerebral hemorrhage volume (ACHV) in patients with TBI. …”
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Consequences of changing regional integration on environmental development, agricultural markets, and food security by L.A. Omarbakiyev, S.M. Kantarbayeva, A.K. Nizamdinova, S.T. Zhumasheva, G.Zh. Seitkhamzina, A. Saulembekova

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Geopolitical risks have made significant changes in the integration ties between the countries of Central Asia, which has affected the sustainable development of the agro-industrial complex and food security. …”
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Stability, performance and participatory evaluation of potato varieties under rain-fed and irrigation conditions at Southeast, Ethiopia by Gizaw Wegayehu Tilahun, Nimona Fufa, Dasta Tsagaye, Demis Fikre, Awoke Ali, Fekadu Gebretensay, Kedir Jaleto

“…However, dynamic types that were particularly affected by environmental variations include Jalenie, Dagim, Gorebella, Awash, and Zemen. …”
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Combination of rapamycin and adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells enhances therapeutic potential for osteoarthritis by Damien Veret, Gautier Tejedor, Esther Perez, Alison Chomette, Maylis Farno, Rosanna Ferreira-Lopez, Louis Dagneaux, Yves-Marie Pers, Christian Jorgsensen, Claire Gondeau, Jean-Marc Brondello

“…Results In OA chondrocytes, rapamycin reduced the senescence marker p15INK4B and the fibrosis marker COL1A1 without affecting the expression of the master chondrogenic markers SOX9 and COL2. …”
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Quality identification of Amomi fructus using E-nose, HS-GC-IMS, and intelligent data fusion methods by Pan-Pan Zhang, Xin-Jing Gui, Xin-Jing Gui, Xin-Jing Gui, Xue-Hua Fan, Han-Li, Hai-Yang Li, Xiao-Peng Li, Feng-Yu Dong, Yan-Li Wang, Jing-Yao, Jing-Yao, Jun-Han Shi, Jun-Han Shi, Rui-Xin Liu, Rui-Xin Liu, Rui-Xin Liu, Rui-Xin Liu, Rui-Xin Liu

“…However, issues such as source mixing, substandard quality, and product adulteration often affect its efficacy. This study used E-nose (EN) and headspace-gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (HS-GC-IMS) to determine and analyze the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in AF and its counterfeit products. …”
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