Utility of Cand PCR in the Diagnosis of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis in Pregnant Women by Eduardo García-Salazar, Paola Betancourt-Cisneros, Xóchitl Ramírez-Magaña, Hugo Díaz-Huerta, Erick Martínez-Herrera, María Guadalupe Frías-De-León

“…Cand PCR showed low sensitivity for detecting <i>Candida</i> spp. directly from vaginal swabs, but it was useful for identifying the etiologic agent and reducing the time to obtain the result, which is usually at least 48 h.…”
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Analysis of Seed Vigor Using the Biospeckle Laser Technique by Roberto A. Braga, José Luís Contado, Karina Renostro Ducatti, Edvaldo A. Amaral da Silva

“…Among them, the biological laser speckle phenomenon, rooted in optical interferometry, has proven effective in sensitively detecting and monitoring activity levels in living tissues. …”
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Uncovering Botrytis cinerea-induced physiological changes in melon plants using multi-sensor imaging approaches by Matilde Barón, María Trinidad Moreno-Martín, Mónica Pineda

“…These results highlight the value of integrating multiple imaging technologies for early detection and management of fungal infections in crops. …”
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A multi-faceted review of wind turbine optimization techniques: Metaheuristics and related issues by Hegazy Rezk, Abdul Ghani Olabi, Tabbi Wilberforce, Enas Taha Sayed

“…These problems include aerodynamic design, structural design, damage detection, optimal onshore and offshore locations, control optimization, and wind energy assessment. …”
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Development of an Ozone-Assisted Sample Preparation Method for the Determination of Cu and Zn in Rice Samples by Mariela Pistón, Ignacio Machado, Esteban Rodríguez-Arce, Isabel Dol

“…The obtained supernatant was ready for Cu and Zn determinations by flame atomic absorption spectrometry. Detection limits were 0.20 and 0.08 mg kg−1 for Cu and Zn, respectively, with a precision (RSD) better than 5% for both elements. …”
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Oxidative Stress in Diabetic Nephropathy with Early Chronic Kidney Disease by Alejandra Guillermina Miranda-Díaz, Leonardo Pazarín-Villaseñor, Francisco Gerardo Yanowsky-Escatell, Jorge Andrade-Sierra

“…The overproduction of ROS diminishes expression of the antioxidant enzymes (manganese superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and catalase). The early detection of CKD secondary to DN and the timely identification of patients would permit decreasing its impact on health.…”
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Justification of choice of corrosion-resistant material of blowout preventer body based on modeling of its elastic-plastic deformation by K. V. Syzrantseva, K. V. Kuskov, M. A. Pazyak

“…However, a computer experiment detected very extensive zones and the level of plastic strains as a result of loading the body made of 12X18H10T steel with double starting pressure. …”
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Regulatory Effect of Iguratimod on the Balance of Th Subsets and Inhibition of Inflammatory Cytokines in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis by Yunzhi Xu, Qi Zhu, Jinglve Song, Hongli Liu, Yutong Miao, Fan Yang, Feiyan Wang, Wenjing Cheng, Yebin Xi, Xiaoyin Niu, Dongyi He, Guangjie Chen

“…Frequencies of Th1, Th17, Tfh, and Treg were quantified using flow cytometry, and serum cytokines were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. mRNA expression of cytokines and transcriptional factor were quantified by RT-PCR. …”
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A Comparative Study of Ground-Based and Drone-Based GPR: Opportunities, Challenges, and Applications in Bromo, Indonesia by Jannah Afni Nur, Paramita Eksi Galih Kenya, Zukhrufah Syabibah Zakiyya, Rochman Juan Pandu Gya Nur, Azhali Firmansyah Maulana

“…A drone-based GPR offers improved mobility and accessibility for subsurface exploration while delivering high-resolution detection of objects and soil layers, particularly in challenging areas. …”
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Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Features and Medico-Legal Implications of Diagnostic Omission by Davide Albano, Antonina Argo, Giuseppa Bilello, Enzo Cumbo, Melania Lupatelli, Pietro Messina, Fabio Massimo Sciarra, Mario Sessa, Stefania Zerbo, Giuseppe Alessandro Scardina

“…Nonetheless, clinical errors and omissions that can occur during diagnostic, as well as detection of preneoplastic or neoplastic condition, may result in devasting consequences both for patients in terms of health and for professionals in terms of medico-legal responsibility. …”
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Exome Sequencing Identified a Recessive RDH12 Mutation in a Family with Severe Early-Onset Retinitis Pigmentosa by Bo Gong, Bo Wei, Lulin Huang, Jilong Hao, Xiulan Li, Yin Yang, Yu Zhou, Fang Hao, Zhihua Cui, Dingding Zhang, Le Wang, Houbin Zhang

“…This homozygous mutation was detected in the two affected patients, but not present in other family members and 600 normal controls. …”
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Subculture of Germ Cell-Derived Colonies with GATA4-Positive Feeder Cells from Neonatal Pig Testes by Kyung Hoon Lee, Won Young Lee, Jin Hoi Kim, Chan Kyu Park, Jeong Tae Do, Jae Hwan Kim, Young Suk Choi, Nam Hyung Kim, Hyuk Song

“…Immunocytochemistry data revealed that the FFCs expressed GATA-binding protein 4 (GATA4), which is also detected in the cells of neonatal testes and total testicular cells, and that the expression of GATA4 was decreased in used old feeder cells. …”
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Psychological Stress Delays Periodontitis Healing in Rats: The Involvement of Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor by Ya-Juan Zhao, Qiang Li, Bai-Xiang Cheng, Min Zhang, Yong-Jin Chen

“…Negative correlations between inflammatory cytokines and bFGF were detected. Conclusion. Psychological stress could delay periodontitis healing in rats, which may be partly mediated by downregulation of the expression of bFGF in the periodontal ligament.…”
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Behavior of Paussus favieri (Coleoptera, Carabidae, Paussini): A Myrmecophilous Beetle Associated with Pheidole pallidula (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) by Emanuela Maurizi, Simone Fattorini, Wendy Moore, Andrea Di Giulio

“…Significant differences both in duration and in frequency among behaviors were detected. The main result is that the rewarding behavior, during which the beetle provides attractive substances to the host, is performed significantly more frequently than all others. …”
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Multimodal Imaging of Acquired Vitelliform Lesion Diagnosed at Pseudohypopyon Stage by Nuno Moreira Gonçalves, Ângela M. Carneiro, Elisete Brandão, Fernando M. Falcão-Reis

“…An asymptomatic macular lesion was detected on a 64-year-old man. Fundus exam revealed a macular lesion with an apparent horizontal level associated with multiple round small whitish lesions, suggestive of cuticular drusen. …”
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Sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) for pediatric kidney disease: the future is near by Gilda M. Portalatin, Irene Hong-McAtee, Irene Hong-McAtee, Anna M. Burgner, Edward R. Gould, Tracy E. Hunley, Tracy E. Hunley

“…Regulatory guidance mandated adequately powered studies to detect increased cardiovascular risk from emerging hypoglycemic medications. …”
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Distribution and Thermal Maturity of Devonian Carbonate Reservoir Solid Bitumen in Desheng Area of Guizhong Depression, South China by Yuguang Hou, Yaqi Liang, Sheng He, Yukun Liu, Zhiwei Fan, Yingrui Song

“…The infrared spectroscopy analysis suggests that there are no aliphatic chains detected in the solid bitumen which is rich in aromatics C=C chains (1431–1440 cm−1). …”
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HER2-related biomarkers predict clinical outcomes with trastuzumab deruxtecan treatment in patients with HER2-expressing metastatic colorectal cancer: biomarker analyses of DESTINY... by Salvatore Siena, Kanwal Raghav, Toshiki Masuishi, Kensei Yamaguchi, Tomohiro Nishina, Elena Elez, Javier Rodriguez, Ian Chau, Maria Di Bartolomeo, Hisato Kawakami, Fumitaka Suto, Makito Koga, Koichiro Inaki, Yusuke Kuwahara, Issey Takehara, Daniel Barrios, Kojiro Kobayashi, Axel Grothey, Takayuki Yoshino

“…Baseline circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) analysis suggests antitumor activity of T-DXd in patients who had baseline activating RAS, PIK3CA, or HER2 mutations detected in ctDNA.…”
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Molecular Characterization and Risk Factors of Giardia duodenalis among School Children from La Habana, Cuba by Luis Enrique Jerez Puebla, Fidel A. Núñez, Isabel Martínez Silva, Lázara Rojas Rivero, Marta Martínez González, Yuliet Méndez Sutil, Lucía Ayllón Valdés, Iraís Atencio Millán, Norbert Müller

“…DNA from 63 of 76 (82.9%) samples was successfully amplified by PCR-tpi, while 58 from 76 (76.3%) were detected by PCRE1-HF. Similar results by both PCRs were obtained in 54 from 76 samples (71%). …”
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Autoantibody Response to Murine Double Minute 2 Protein in Immunodiagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Mei Liu, Su-jun Zheng, Yu Chen, Ning Li, Peng-fei Ren, Li-ping Dai, Zhong-ping Duan, Jian-Ying Zhang

“…Although new therapeutic strategies have been continuously developed and applied to clinical treatment for HCC, the prognosis is still very poor. Thus, early detection of HCC may enhance effective and curative management. …”
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