PWWP domain-containing protein Crf4-3 specifically modulates fungal azole susceptibility by regulating sterol C-14 demethylase ERG11 by Pengju Yu, Shuting Ye, Mi Zhou, Long Zhang, Zhongchi Zhang, Xianyun Sun, Shaojie Li, Chengcheng Hu

“…Overexpression of the azole drug target 14α-demethylase ERG11 (CYP51) is the most common fungal resistance mechanism. However, the presence of additional regulatory proteins in the transcriptional response of erg11 is not yet fully elucidated. …”
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Integration and acceptability of cervical cancer screening as part of postnatal care among women attending postnatal clinics in the Accra Metropolis, Greater Accra Region, Ghana. by Lawrence Oppong Buadi, Raphael Odame, Ali Samba, Mumuni Kareem, Angela Amoanimaa Boateng, Claudette Ahliba Diogo, Rebecca Tricia Morrision, George Kumi Kwakye, Cecilia Smith-Togobo

“…Cervical cancer is a recognized preventable disease yet the fourth most common cancer among women globally. This study assessed the integration and acceptability of cervical cancer screening as part of routine sixth-week postnatal care among women attending a postnatal clinic. …”
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Global, regional, and national burdens of leukemia from 1990 to 2019: A systematic analysis of the global burden of disease in 2019 based on the APC model by Xiang Qu, Anjie Zheng, Jie Yang, Jinru Zhang, Hongmei Qiao, Fan Jiang, Jie Zhao, Chunping Wang, Peng Ning

“…Abstract Background Leukemia is the tenth most common cause of cancer death worldwide and one of the most important causes of disability. …”
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Exploring Motor Recovery Differences in Paretic Upper and Lower Extremity after Stroke: A Cross-sectional Analytical Study by Rathinasabapathy Sampath Pulimoot, CKV Bhuvaneswari, Annadurai Kabilan

“…Most participants were males (63.41%) with right-sided involvement (75.6%), and the most common subtype was ischaemic stroke (78%). The mean FMA-LL score was 23.88±5.13 (70.2%), which was significantly higher than the FMA-UL mean score of 28.07±11.13 (42.5%), indicating better motor recovery in the lower extremity. …”
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Characterization and utilization of trichoderma sp. for efficient management of oil palm empty fruit bunch waste in plantations by N. Nurmiati, P. Periadnadi, K. Kartiwan, T.W. Edelwis

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Trichoderma species (Trichoderma sp.) is commonly found in nature, particularly in soil and roots, often thriving in plants rich in cellulose such as oil palm. …”
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Association of Diabetes Mellitus with Carotid Artery Stenosis Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft in Bangladesh: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study by Chowdhury MAT, Joshi D, Magdum M, Adhikary D, Saklayen S, Alauddin M, Ranjan R, Adhikary AB

“…Md Abir Tazim Chowdhury,1 Dharmendra Joshi,2 Munama Magdum,3 Dipannita Adhikary,4 SMG Saklayen,5 Md Alauddin,6 Redoy Ranjan,4,6 Asit Baran Adhikary7 1Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh; 2Department of Cardiac Surgery, Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal; 3Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, National Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine, Dhaka, Bangladesh; 4Department of Biological Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London, London, UK; 5Department of Vascular Surgery, Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh; 6Department of Cardiac Surgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh; 7Department of Cardiac Surgery, Impulse Hospital, Dhaka, BangladeshCorrespondence: Md Abir Tazim Chowdhury, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel +8801718123463, Email chowdhuryabir0@gmail.comBackground: Atherosclerosis is a systemic vascular disease commonly affecting coronary and carotid arteries, particularly in diabetes mellitus (DM). …”
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Study of Radioclinical and Risk Factors of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: A Retrospective Analysis of Patients Presenting to a Tertiary Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia by Adam BA, Osman AA, Sheikh Hassan M, Sidow NO, Osman Hidig MF, Mohamed AA, Ibrahim AA, Mohamed SA, Mohamed YG, Ahmed SA, Jeele MOO, Hassan MO

“…The superior sagittal sinus was the most commonly involved site (57.35%).Conclusion: This study emphasizes the postpartum period as a significant risk factor for CVT in Somalia and highlights the need for clinical vigilance and early intervention strategies. …”
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Pyogenic Granuloma of the Larynx: A Case Report by Moallim Hussein AA, Sheikh OA, Mukhtar AA, Abdi IA, Ahmed NM, Mohamed SS, Kahiye MA, Nur MA, Asseyr AF

“…Abdullahi Ali Moallim Hussein,1 Omar Adam Sheikh,2 Abdiwahab Abdirahman Mukhtar,3 Intisar Ahmed Abdi,4 Nasra Mohamed Ahmed,5 Shukri Said Mohamed,6 Mohamed Ali Kahiye,7 Mohamed Abdikarim Nur,8 Abdullahi Farah Asseyr9 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Welcare Specialty Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia; 2Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Somali National University, Mogadishu, Somalia; 3Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Port Elizabeth Provincial Hospital, Eastern Cape, South Africa; 4Department of Anesthesia, Welcare Specialty Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia; 5Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Somali National University, Mogadishu, Somalia; 6Department of Pediatric Surgery, Mogadishu Somali Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Training and Research Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia; 7Department of Pathology, Sahan Pathology Lab, Mogadishu, Somalia; 8Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Somali National University, Mogadishu, Somalia; 9Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, Welcare Specialty Hospital, Mogadishu, SomaliaCorrespondence: Omar Adam Sheikh, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Somali National University, 21 October Road, Waberi, Mogadishu, Somalia, Tel +252615950095, Email qooje@snu.edu.soIntroduction: Pyogenic granulomas are benign, painless vascular tumors on the skin and mucosal surfaces. They are commonly found in the head and neck region, although their occurrence in the larynx is rare. …”
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Feline sacroiliac luxation: comparison of fluoroscopy-controlled freehand vs. computer-navigated drilling in the sacrum—a cadaveric study by Lukas Kleiner, Nicole Wolf, Christina Precht, Kati Haenssgen, Franck Forterre, Pia Düver

“…IntroductionSacroiliac luxation is a common traumatic feline injury, with the small size of the sacral body being a challenge for surgical stabilization. …”
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Disposition of emergency department patients presenting with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-induced angioedema by Blake Briggs, David Cline, Iltifat Husain

“…Abstract Background Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) are the most common cause of drug-induced angioedema in the United States. …”
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Comparison of the Effects of Mesenchymal Stem Cells with Their Extracellular Vesicles on the Treatment of Kidney Damage Induced by Chronic Renal Artery Stenosis by Crysthiane Saveriano Rubiao Andre Ishiy, Milene Subtil Ormanji, Edgar Maquigussa, Rosemara Silva Ribeiro, Antonio da Silva Novaes, Mirian Aparecida Boim

“…Chronic renal artery stenosis is considered one of the most common causes of renovascular hypertension (RH). Chronic hypoxia can lead to irreversible damage to renal tissue and to a progressive deterioration of renal function. …”
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Colostrum feeding practice and associated factors among mothers who come for postnatal care to Asella referral and teaching hospital, Arsi Zone, South-East Ethiopia by Gisha Haji, Gebi Agero, Amde Eshete, Abdurahman Hasan, Ahmed Hiko

“…Even though breastfeeding is common in Ethiopia, the widespread belief that colostrum feeding causes morbidity and mortality among neonates still exists.ObjectiveTo assess the colostrum feeding practice and It’s associated factors among mothers who come for Post-natal care at Asella Referral and Teaching Hospital, Asella Town, Southeast Ethiopia from November 20, 2023, to January 25, 2024.MethodThis study employed an institutional-based cross-sectional study among 301 surveyed postnatal care mothers from November 20, 2023, to January 25, 2024. …”
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Efficacy of wearable transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation bracelet on moderate-to-severe postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients after general anesthesia: a study p... by Peng Ding, Dong-yu Zheng, Hong-wei Zhu, Ming Gong, Yong-qiang Wang, Ling-yan Jin, Guang-li Ren, Hui-jing Shi, Yong-hua Li

“…Abstract Background Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is the most common complication following general anesthesia. …”
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The capacity and training needs of primary health care workers in Nyeri and Nakuru counties of Kenya: a cross-sectional study by Josphat Martin Muchangi, Kioko Kithuki, Sarah Jebet Kosgei, Mary Mathenge, Deborah Kioko, Bryson Sifuma, Billian Sawenja, Samuel Kamau

“…Nakuru HCWs rated themselves higher than their Nyeri counterparts in maternal and newborn child healthcare, local endemic disease control, appropriate treatment of common diseases and injuries, provision of essential basic medication, dental health, HIV/AIDs & TB management, and primary eye care. …”
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Expert Consensus on Clinical Application of Lower Limb Rehabilitation Robots by ZHANG Lixin, BAI Dingqun, BAI Yulong, CHEN Wenhua, CHEN Yan, DU Qing, FAN Maohua, HE Hongchen, HUANG Liping, JIA Jie, LI Jianhua, LI Lei, PAN Yu, SU Min, WANG Hongtu, YIN Yong, ZHANG Bi

“…This consensus integrates the characteristics of lower limb rehabilitation robots applications in the treatment for patients with hemiplegia, paraplegia, cerebral palsy, and other common lower limb dysfunctions in China. In addition, referencing the latest research, this consensus elaborates on the working principles, classification, clinical application (indications and contraindications, working parameters and operating procedures, safety), and recommendations on clinical application (hemiplegia, paraplegia, musculoskeletal diseases, childhood diseases and other systemic diseases) when using lower limb rehabilitation robots in the current context. …”
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Artificial intelligence-driven identification and mechanistic exploration of synergistic anti-breast cancer compound combinations from Prunella vulgaris L.-Taraxacum mongolicum Han... by Chunlai Feng, Jiaxi Cheng, Mengqiu Sun, Chunxue Qiao, Qiuqi Feng, Naying Fang, Yingying Ge, Mengjie Rui

“…(TH) herb pair, which is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been applied for the treatment of breast cancer. …”
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Process Optimization and Flavor Substance Analysis of Probiotic Fermented Apple Juice by Xiaomin WU, Fang WANG, Yingyin GAO, Xiaobo WEI, Haitian FANG, Huiyan LIU

“…Eleven of these components were common to both fermented and unfermented apple juices, including ethyl 2-methylbutanoate, 3,7-dimethyl-2-methylen-6-octenal, 2-heptanone, 2-cyclohexen-1-one, methyl isobutyl ketone, 3-hexanone, L(-)-carvone, pentanoic acid, 2,3-dimethyl-5-ethyl pyrazine, ethylene glycol ethyl ether, and 2,2,4,6,6-pentamethylheptane. …”
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Traumatic Blunt Force Renal Injury in a Diseased Horseshoe Kidney with Successful Embolization to Treat Active Bleeding: A Case Report and Literature Review by Chonlada Krutsri, Pongsasit Singhatas, Preeda Sumpritpradit, Chunlaches Chaijareenont, Wit Viseshsindh, Tharin Thampongsa, Pattawia Choikrua

“…The average age of blunt force horseshoe kidney injury is 31.75 years and occurred more common in male (87.5%). Conclusion. Diseased horseshoe kidneys are prone to injury even with low-velocity impact such as a road traffic accident speed<15 km/h. …”
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Phytotoxicity and phytoremediation potential of Lemna minor exposed to perfluorooctanoic acid by Azam Noori, Lorena Corbelli, Erin Lincoln, Sara Thomas, Jasmine Jones, Sara L. Nason, Jason C. White, Riley Lewis, Christy L. Haynes

“…Overall, while some symptoms of toxicity were observed, this study shows that L. minor can tolerate up to 0.1 µg/L PFOA, a commonly found concentrations in water bodies, and can remove PFOA from water. …”
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Clinical report of Mediterranean fever in a child in Ukraine – Don’t miss it! by К.Y. Pashenko, Т.V. Frolova, Y.V. Кarpushenko, G.R. Muratov, О.М. Savvo, Т.О. Khalturina, О.М. Ashcheulov

“…This disease is more common in people of Mediterranean or Middle Eastern descent, but can occur in any ethnic group, including those living European countries. …”
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