Targeted Inhibition of GATA-3 by Pyrrothiogatain: Implications for Adipocyte Biology and Inflammatory Response by Shamma Almuraikhy, Maha Alser, Khaled Naja, Aisha Al-Malki, Nayef A. Mazloum, Mohamed A. Elrayess

“…While GATA-3 knockout primarily affects adipogenesis, Pyrrothiogatain modulates inflammatory responses and potentially cellular stress mechanisms without directly impacting adipocyte differentiation. …”
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Spatio-temporal Evolution of Land Surface Temperature and Its Response to LULC in the Urban Agglomeration of Central Yunnan by LIN Zhiqiang, PENG Shuangyun, SHI Shuangfu, HUANG Bangmei, MA Dongling, ZHU Ziyi, MA Xiaoliang, GONG Luping

“…[Conclusion] LULC is an important factor affecting the LST, and reasonable configuration of LULC structure can improve the thermal environment of urban agglomeration. …”
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Non-invasive methods for diagnosing portal hypertension and variceal bleeding due to liver cirrhosis secondary to NAFLD/MASLD: systematic review by Nebyu Yonas Shanka, Nebyu Yonas Shanka, Chavdar S. Pavlov, Nigatu Leul Mekonnen

“…BackgroundNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), recently re-termed as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is a global health concern affecting approximately 25% of adults. Complications such as portal hypertension and variceal bleeding are critical to diagnose but challenging with traditional invasive methods like hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) measurement and esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), which are not always feasible and carry risks.ObjectivesThis systematic review aim to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of non-invasive methods for diagnosing portal hypertension and variceal bleeding in patients with NAFLD/MASLD cirrhosis, comparing these methods to invasive standards.MethodsA comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect from January 2000 to May 2024. …”
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Factors influencing the natural history of non-IgE-mediated gastrointestinal food allergies in paediatric age: a prospective multicentre cohort study by Giorgio Bedogni, Roberto Berni Canani, Laura Carucci, Rita Nocerino, Serena Coppola, Pasqualina Capasso, Veronica Giglio

“…The presence of multiple FAs at baseline was associated with an increased risk of developing allergic march (OR=2.22, 95% CI 1.07 to 4.61) at 24-month follow-up.Conclusions The results of the study suggest the potential role of modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors influencing the natural history of paediatric patients affected by non-IgE-GIFA.…”
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Cognitive impairment, depressive and anxiety disorders among post-COVID-19 survivors: a follow-up study by Ayman A. Aziz, Ahmed A. Latif, Sandra W. Elseesy

“…SCID-I showed that 43.2% of our sample was diagnosed with both anxiety and depression at 1 month post-recovery, with the improvement of some cases at 3 months to affect only 18.2%, showing a statistically significant difference, P-value = 0.036. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Functional Outcomes in High Condylar Fractures Treated with Closed Methods with and without Temporomandibular Joint Arthrocentesis: A Research Protocol fo... by Sachindra Dubey, Nitin Bhola, Anchal Agarwal

“…Introduction: Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) encompass a range of conditions affecting the joint and surrounding structures, often resulting in pain, restricted movement, and dysfunction. …”
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C5a/C5aR regulates Th1/Th2 imbalance in sepsis-associated lung injury by promoting neutrophil activation to increase PAD4 expression by Zhenbing Lu, Ling Zhu, Changlin Yi, Bi Su, Renying Wang

“…Additionally, GSK484 intervention on Th1 cell phenotype further affected lung epithelial cell injury.Conclusion In summary, we revealed the mechanism of C5a/C5aR-induced PAD4 upregulation via neutrophil activation in sepsis-associated lung injury, causing a Th1/Th2 imbalance and lung injury, providing a novel approach for sepsis-associated lung injuries treatment.…”
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CEMP-1 Levels in Periodontal Wound Fluid during the Early Phase of Healing: Prospective Clinical Trial by Claudia Dellavia, Elena Canciani, Giulio Rasperini, Giorgio Pagni, Matteo Malvezzi, Gaia Pellegrini

“…The aim of the present study was to assess if surgical procedures designed to regenerate periodontium might affect levels of cementum protein-1 (CEMP-1) in periodontal wound fluid during early phase of healing. …”
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Effect of Forest Management Types on Soil Carbon Stocks in Montane Forests: A Case Study of Eastern Mau Forest in Kenya by George K. Tarus, Stanley W. Nadir

“…However, seasonal weather changes significantly affected the amount of carbon stocks among the forest management types (F4,16 = 0.61, P>0.05). …”
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Dynamic changes in the gastrointestinal microbial communities of Gangba sheep and analysis of their functions in plant biomass degradation at high altitude by Xiaozhen Liu, He Ding, Xiaoxue Zhang, Na Ta, Jinmei Zhao, Qian Zhang, Huiyun Liu, Mengjiao Sun, Xiaoqing Zhang

“…Abstract Background While Gangba sheep being well known for their unique flavour and nutritional value, harsh environmental factors negatively affect their growth and development, leading to poor productivity. …”
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Effectiveness of Ai Chi as Aquatic Intervention for Balance Impairments in Community-dwelling Older Adults in India: A Randomised Controlled Study by Purnima Singh, Pratap Chandra Sarma

“…Introduction: Balance impairment is a significant concern for older adults in India and worldwide, as it increases the risk of falls and affects quality of life. Aquatic therapy, particularly Ai Chi, which is not a widely popular intervention in India, offers a low-impact approach to improving balance. …”
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Experiences of Peer Mentoring Sexual and Gender Minority Emerging Adults Who Are at Risk for Suicide: Mixed Methods Study by Jennifer T Tran, Jessica Webster, James R Wolfe, Jennifer Ben Nathan, Lindiwe Mayinja, Marin Kautz, Maria A Oquendo, Gregory K Brown, David Mandell, Danielle Mowery, José A Bauermeister, Lily A Brown

“… BackgroundSexual and Gender Diverse Youth (SGDY) are at increased risk for suicide due to unique experiences including discrimination, family or friend rejection, and low positive affect. Peer mentors (PMs) may offer a unique opportunity for intervention but are underutilized for suicide prevention among SGDY. …”
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Research on comprehensive characterization of deep coal full aperture structure and burial depth effect by Qi Li, Xiaoxia Zhang, Zhengzong Wang, Lei Qiao, Shitan Shao

“…In particular, comprehensive research on the pore structure characteristics of deep coal bodies at different scales is needed, and how burial depth affects pore structure characteristics should be investigated. …”
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Development of a Peltier-based chilled-mirror hygrometer, SKYDEW, for tropospheric and lower-stratospheric water vapor measurements by T. Sugidachi, M. Fujiwara, K. Shimizu, S.-Y. Ogino, J. Suzuki, R. J. Dirksen

“…SKYDEW shows good agreement with Aura MLS for profiles that are not affected by contamination.</p>…”
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Identification of unmet information needs among families of critically ill patients and their association with post-intensive care syndrome-family: protocol for a single-center cro... by Yoshiyasu Ito, Takuro Hamaguchi, Masatomo Suzuki, Yasushi Otaka, Mariko Asai, Yukihiro Sakaguchi, Yuki Shirai, Eisho Yoshikawa, Amane Tateno, Shoji Yokobori

“…Additionally, the unmet needs that affect PICS-F are unknown. Therefore, this study aims to identify the unmet information needs of families of patients admitted to the ICU in terms of communication with ICU staff and determine their association with PICS-F. …”
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Rancang Bangun Alat Pengenal Finger Vein Menggunakan Raspberry Pi dengan Metode Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) by Barlian Henryranu Prasetio, Jevandika, Dahnial Syauqy

“…In this way, users can feel uncomfortable and the risk of spreading viruses or bacteria is very high, also the detection accuracy can be affected by factors such as sweaty and dry skin and skin distortion. …”
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Memantine Differentially Regulates Tau Phosphorylation Induced by Chronic Restraint Stress of Varying Duration in Mice by Yunsheng Liu, Lan Cao, Xiaoxu Zhang, Yan Liang, Yuxia Xu, Cuiqing Zhu

“…However, MEM did not affect the body weight reduction induced by CRS. Thus, MEM exerts distinctive effects on CRS-induced tau phosphorylation, which might be related to the expression of GluN2B. …”
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Comparison of surgical wound infection and dehiscence following the use of two methods of nylon sutures and skin staples in staples in diabetic mellitus patients undergoing total k... by Haadiyeh Rahbari, Mohammadamin Ahmadi, Mina Amiri Doreh, Samira Mahmoudi, Parvin Ghaemmaghami, Armin Fereidouni

“…Abstract Objective Timely and complete surgical wound healing substantially affects the patient’s performance and satisfaction with surgery outcomes. …”
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Problem of pain in the USA: evaluating the generalisability of high-impact chronic pain models over time using National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data by Sean Mackey, Titilola Falasinnu, Md Belal Hossain, Mohammad Ehsanul Karim, Kenneth Arnold Weber

“…Introduction High-impact chronic pain (HICP) significantly affects the quality of life for millions of US adults, imposing substantial economic/healthcare burdens. …”
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Access to Health Care and Use of Health Care Services Among Males in Africa: Protocol for a Scoping Review by Nkoleleng Johannah Mashilo, Kelechi Elizabeth Oladimeji, Siphamandla Gumede, Samanta Tresha Lalla-Edward

“…The study of males’ health-seeking behaviors is important, because it allows us to learn about male health, how masculinity encourages underuse of health care services, how this affects males’ overall health and well-being, and how cultural values and backgrounds may impact older men’s health-seeking behaviors. …”
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