Intraductal Papillary Neoplasms of the Bile Duct by Masayuki Ohtsuka, Hiroaki Shimizu, Atsushi Kato, Hideyuki Yoshitomi, Katsunori Furukawa, Toshio Tsuyuguchi, Yuji Sakai, Osamu Yokosuka, Masaru Miyazaki

“…IPNBs display a spectrum of premalignant lesion towards invasive cholangiocarcinoma. The most common radiologic findings for IPNB are bile duct dilatation and intraductal masses. …”
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Descriptive study on oral health and pathologies in vulnerable migrant adolescents from North and West Africa by Elena Sirumal, Susell Parra-Rojas, Juliana Cassol-Spanemberg, Ana Isabel Contreras-Madrid, David Pérez-Jorge, Rocío Trinidad Velázquez-Cayón

“…Moreover, 25% of patients showed oral mucosal alterations, with leukoedema being the most common condition. Regarding malocclusions, 42.6% of patients had Class I malocclusion and only 15.4% had dental crowding. …”
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Total flavonoids of Astragalus membranaceus protect against 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine-induced neurotoxicity in mice by inhibiting ferroptosis through SLC7A11/GPX... by Zitian Gao, Gaorui Wang, Yujie Chen, Wuke Yuan, Jun Cai, Aiping Feng, Jie Fang, Qi Xu, Xiaojun Wu

“…Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder with no cure. Astragalus membranaceus is used in Chinese culture as a food supplement to boost immunity. …”
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Localized Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis of the Posterior Knee Compartment with Popliteal Vessel Compression: A Case Report of Arthroscopic Resection Using Only Anterior Knee Por... by Jack Daoud, Dany Aouad, Youssef Hassan, Georges El Rassi

“…It mostly affects young populations and most commonly the knee joint. It rarely affects the posterior compartment of the knee as the case presented in this study. …”
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Prescribers’ approval rate of pharmacist-initiated interventions to optimise patients’ clinical status of hypertension in the ambulatory care setting by Brajković Andrea, Bićanić Lucija Ana, Orehovački Helena, Prkačin Ingrid, Oliveira Djenane Ramalho De, Mucalo Iva

“…Sub-therapeutic dosage (32.6 %) and the need for additional drug therapy (30.9 %) were the two most commonly identified DTPs. These results reinforce the need to integrate pharmacy-led services in the primary care setting with the aim of improving patients’ health outcomes.…”
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Rapamycin inhibits tamoxifen-induced endometrial proliferation in vitro as a pilot approach for endometrial protection in breast cancer by Akiko Nakamura, Yuji Tanaka, Tsukuru Amano, Akie Takebayashi, Akimasa Takahashi, Tetsuro Hanada, Yutaka Yoneoka, Shunichiro Tsuji, Takashi Murakami

“…Abstract Tamoxifen, a common adjuvant therapy for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, is associated with an increased risk of endometrial pathologies, such as hyperplasia, polyps, and carcinoma. …”
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A Systematic Review of Medical Treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Dogs: Evaluating Strategies for Reproductive Function Preservation by Florin Petrișor Posastiuc, Nicolae Tiberiu Constantin, Guillaume Domain, Ann Van Soom, Alexandru Ilie Diaconescu, Mario Darius Codreanu

“…Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition in intact male dogs and a leading cause of subfertility. …”
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Effect of Quercetin on Bone Mineral Status and Markers of Bone Turnover in Retinoic Acid-Induced Osteoporosis by Oršolić Nada, Jeleč Željko, Nemrava Johann, Balta Vedran, Gregorović Gordana, Jeleč Dražen

“…Retinoic acid-induced osteoporosis (RBM) is one of the most common causes of secondary osteoporosis. This study tested the anti-osteoporetic effect of quercetin in RBM-induced bone loss model (RBM). …”
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Analysis of Nutritional Composition in 23 Kinds of Edible Fungi by Qiannan Yu, Meijuan Guo, Bin Zhang, Hao Wu, Yan Zhang, Lantian Zhang

“…To explore the differences in the main nutritional composition of 23 kinds of common edible fungi in the market, the moisture, ash, protein, fat, dietary fiber, carbohydrates, polysaccharides, and energy were analyzed using national standard methods. …”
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Improving Cognitive Function after Traumatic Brain Injury: A Clinical Trial on the Potential Use of the Semi-Immersive Virtual Reality by Rosaria De Luca, Maria Grazia Maggio, Giuseppa Maresca, Desiree Latella, Antonino Cannavò, Francesca Sciarrone, Emanuele Lo Voi, Maria Accorinti, Placido Bramanti, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

“…Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the most common cause of long-term disability and death among young adults, and it represents an enormous socioeconomic and healthcare burden. …”
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The Influence of Student–Instructor Communication Methods on Student Engagement and Motivation in Higher Education Online Courses During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic by Promethi Das Deep, Yixin Chen, Nitu Ghosh, Md. Shiblur Rahaman

“…However, with technological advancements, online classes have become more common. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this shift, significantly disrupting traditional communication methods between students and instructors and transforming the educational landscape, particularly in higher education. …”
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Effect of Carboxymethyl chitosan-sodium alginate hydrogel loaded with Astragalus membranaceus-Panax notoginseng on wound healing in rats by Jing Li, Jing Li, Linai Li, Yue Yu, Ruixin Qin, Chaoyan Yu, Chen Chen, Youming Dong, Yadong Tan, Yunen Liu, Xuanli Liu

“…In traditional Chinese medicine, A. membranaceus and Panax notoginseng are commonly used together for the treatment of wound injury for their significant efficacy. …”
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Genomics Reveal Population Structure and Intergeneric Hybridization in an Endangered South American Bird: Implications for Management and Conservation by Marisol Domínguez, Larissa S. Arantes, Pablo D. Lavinia, Nicole Bergjürgen, Agustin I. Casale, Pablo A. Fracas, Darío A. Lijtmaer, Pablo Tubaro, Sarah Sparmann, Susan Mbedi, Camila Mazzoni, Bettina Mahler, Ralph Tiedemann

“…We confirm that hybridization occurs, although it is not as common as previously thought, and that hybrids might be fertile, as we found evidence of backcrossing with Yellow cardinals. …”
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Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis in a Patient with Previous Psychosis and Neurological Abnormalities: A Diagnostic Challenge by R. David Heekin, Maria C. Catalano, Alfred T. Frontera, Glenn Catalano

“…Psychiatric symptoms are common and include psychosis, mania, depressed mood, aggression, and speech abnormalities. …”
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Immunotherapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Current Advances and Future Expectations by Yingjun Xie, Yien Xiang, Jiyao Sheng, Dan Zhang, Xiaoxiao Yao, Yongsheng Yang, Xuewen Zhang

“…Primary liver cancer is a common kind of digestive cancers with high malignancy, causing 745,500 deaths each year. …”
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Normal Hearing Ability but Impaired Auditory Selective Attention Associated with Prediction of Response to Donepezil in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease by Yoshitaka Ouchi, Kenichi Meguro, Kyoko Akanuma, Yuriko Kato, Satoshi Yamaguchi

“…Conclusion. Contrary to the common view, AD patients had a similar level of hearing ability to healthy elderly. …”
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Long-Term Survival in a Patient with Multiple Brain Metastases from Small-Cell Lung Cancer Treated with Gamma Knife Radiosurgery on Four Occasions: A Case Report by Ameer L. Elaimy, Sudheer R. Thumma, Andrew F. Lamm, Alexander R. Mackay, Wayne T. Lamoreaux, Robert K. Fairbanks, John J. Demakas, Barton S. Cooke, Christopher M. Lee

“…Brain metastases are the most common cancerous neoplasm in the brain. The treatment of these lesions is challenging and often includes a multimodality management approach with whole-brain radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and neurosurgery options. …”
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Exploring the antimicrobial potential of two haloarchaeal strains belonging to the genera Halopiger and Natrialba isolated from the Algerian Sahara by Inès Quadri, Imene Ikram Hassani, Hocine Hacène

“… Background and Objectives: Halophilic archaea commonly produce antimicrobial peptides (halocins), but only a few studies have been conducted on these molecules. …”
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Cardiovascular diseases in patients with cancer: A comprehensive review of epidemiological trends, cardiac complications, and prognostic implications by Ali A. Alshahrani, Evangelos Kontopantelis, Catharine Morgan, Rathi Ravindrarajah, Glen P. Martin, Mamas A. Mamas, Rongman Jia

“…CVD and cancer share similar risk factors and a common pathophysiology involving inflammation. Many chemotherapeutic agents used to treat cancer are associated with cardiovascular complications (such as heart failure, myocardial infarction, and thrombosis). …”
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Primary Neuroendocrine Tumor of the Parotid Gland: A Case Report and a Comprehensive Review of a Rare Entity by Olga Martínez-Sáez, Javier Molina-Cerrillo, Carmen Moreno García del Real, Rafael Barberá Durban, Juan J. Díez, Teresa Alonso-Gordoa, Enrique Grande Pulido

“…Regardless of their low frequency, it is imperative to accurately differentiate these tumors from the much more common squamous cell carcinomas and from metastasis from another primary tumor due to the completely different therapeutic approaches and prognosis. …”
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