Alkaline Activation of Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag Modified Gold Mine Tailings for Building Material by Tebogo Mashifana, Jessica Sebothoma, Thandiwe Sithole

“…The highest unconfined compressive strength (UCS) recorded for GMT geopolymers cured for 5 days at the elevated temperature of 90°C was 4.31 MPa and 6.59 MPa for NaOH and KOH, respectively. …”
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Impact of Rs657152 Gene Polymorphisms on Inflammatory Markers in COVID-19 Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Ahmed Amshawee, Maryam A. Hussain

“…A significant correlation was observed between the Rs657152 polymorphisms and elevated levels of IL-6, D-dimer, and ferritin in T2DM patients (P<0.05). …”
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The Value of Serum Midkine Level in Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Karim Y. A. Shaheen, Abeer I. Abdel-Mageed, Eslam Safwat, Ashraf M. AlBreedy

“…Serum MDK was significantly elevated in HCC group compared to cirrhotic and healthy control groups (0.625 versus 0.15 and 0.125 ng/mL), respectively. …”
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Evaluation of the C-reactive protein serum levels in periodontitis patients with or without atherosclerosis – A clinical study by Pooja Khatri, Kaustubh S Thakare, Minal Narendra Ganvir, Mitesh Khatri

“…It is important to determine if there is a correlation between periodontitis, a common inflammatory condition of the gums, and elevated CRP levels, which could potentially contribute to the development of atherosclerosis. …”
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Rapid Action of Aldosterone on Protein Levels of Sodium-Hydrogen Exchangers and Protein Kinase C Beta Isoforms in Rat Kidney by Somchit Eiam-Ong, Mookda Chaipipat, Krissanapong Manotham, Somchai Eiam-Ong

“…This is the first in vivo study to simultaneously demonstrate that aldosterone rapidly elevates PKCβI and NHE (1 and 3) protein abundance in the rat kidney. …”
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The impact of emotional distress on suicidal ideation in head and neck cancer patients: A review by Priya Baluni, Ravindra Singh, Rishima Bhutani, Anushka Mishra

“…Moreover, emotional support can significantly reduce the level of emotional distress and suicidal ideation and elevate the chances of speedy recovery in those patients. …”
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A Current Overview of Next-Generation Probiotics and Their Prospects in Health and Disease Management by Ke-Yan Loo, Joanne Yuen Heng Thong, Loh Teng-Hern Tan, Vengadesh Letchumanan, Kok-Gan Chan, Learn-Han Lee, Jodi Woan-Fei Law

“…These NGPs can elicit targeted effects in specific disease states while simultaneously restore gut dysbiosis by promoting beneficial bacteria, elevated short-chain fatty acid levels, and stimulate immunomodulatory effects to reduce inflammation. …”
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Integration of Wind Power for Sustainable Energy at Lagos State University of Science and Technology: A Feasibility Study by Akachukwu Oyim, Opeyemi Akerekan, Nwachukwu Ogbonna

“…Examination of wind speed at different heights underscores the significance of elevated turbine towers for capturing higher wind speeds and optimizing power output in the specific context of Lagos State University of Science and Technology. …”
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COMPONENTES Y DINÁMICA NATURAL DEL AMBIENTE -CIUDAD DE NEUQUÉN- by Olga C. Capua, Elsie M. Jurio

“…Low rainfall and intense evapotranspiration define a framework characterized by a homogeneous sparse shrub steppe, with elevated percentages of bare soil. Furthermore, the scarse plant covering and soil characteristics favor the direct action of wind on the surface incrementing the processes of erosion-deflation, abrasion and attrition, and build farms. …”
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A novel glucan from Sparassis latifolia: purification, structural characterization and protective effect on gastric mucosal cells against ethanol-induced damage by Mengyu Wang, Guoying Lv, Ruimeng Zhao, Weiming Cai, Zuofa Zhang

“…Physiological experimental results demonstrated that SLP-2 effectively protected GES-1 cells against ethanol-induced damage by suppressing intracellular ROS levels and cell apoptosis while elevating the activities of SOD and CAT enzymes. Furthermore, transcriptome analysis revealed molecular mechanisms underlying the gastroprotective effect of SLP-2, with KEGG enrichment suggesting associations with ferroptosis, TNF, PI3K–Akt, MAPK and IL-17 signaling pathways. …”
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Plasma Markers of Oxidative Stress in Patients with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in the Second and Third Trimester by Hongwei Li, Qian Yin, Ning Li, Zhenbo Ouyang, Mei Zhong

“…Compared to control subjects, the plasma levels of PCO, AOPPs, and 8-iso-PGF2α were elevated at 16–20 weeks’ and 32–36 weeks’ gestation in GDM. …”
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Strains of a virtuoso: pacemaker infection and ventricular tachycardia in a violinist by Yuanguo Chen, Haibo Zhang, Qi Qiao, Lian Ma

“…Despite initial antibiotic treatment, the infection persisted with slightly elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) and negative cultures. …”
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Suboptimal dietary knowledge predicts lower diet quality for cancer prevention among university students in Beirut. by Jana Jabbour, Rodeina Dandache, Maryam Al Slaybe, Lama Haisam Mattar, Rana Rizk

“…Increased knowledge (B = 0.78, 95%CI: 0.18,1.37) and high physical activity (B = 4.62, 95%CI: 1.66,7.59) were associated with elevated AHEI scores. A significant positive interaction was observed between knowledge and enrollment in a health-related major. …”
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The Association Between Physical Activity and The Development of Degenerative Spine Disease: A Review by Jakub Chodkowski, Urszula Korotko

“…Conversely, high-intensity or repetitive loading activities, such as heavy lifting or contact sports, are associated with an elevated risk of accelerated degeneration. Evidence highlights a dose-dependent relationship, where activity type, intensity, and duration critically modulate outcomes. …”
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Overexpression of PAX8-AS1 Inhibits Malignant Phenotypes of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Cells via miR-96-5p/PKN2 Axis by Ping Zhou, Tongdao Xu, Hao Hu, Fei Hua

“…In addition, PAX8-AS1 bonds with miR-96-5p, whose downregulation elevated the expression of PKN2 in PTC cells. Importantly, according to the rescue experiments, PKN2 silencing partially reversed the inhibitory effects of PAX8-AS1 expression on PTC cell proliferation and apoptosis. …”
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Human blood metabolites and gastric cancer: a Mendelian randomization analysis by Chao Zhang, Dao Lai Huang, Kun Zhou, Jin Tao Cai, Dang Liu, Ming Hao Tan, Guan Yu Zhu, Xiang Hua Wu

“…Conclusion The present study provides evidence supporting a causal relationship between these three circulating metabolites and GC risk. Elevated levels of 3-methyl-2-oxovalerate and piperine may increase the risk of GC, while Phe-Phe dipeptide may have a protective effect. …”
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Temporary uterine artery blocking and uterine artery embolization in treating cesarean scar pregnancy by Kefei Zeng, Xianghua Lei, Tingting Xia

“…Furthermore, the TUAB patients had a larger mean ovary diameter, an increased antral follicle count, and an elevated level of anti-Müllerian hormone, as compared with the individuals treated with UAE (all P <⁠0.05). …”
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Evaluation of surgical treatment of gout-A retrospective study on 28 cases with tophi. by Ting Zhang, Bin Yang, Xiaohong Xu, Zengfang Zhang, Zhenglun Pan

“…Prolonged hospital stays were associated with elevated leukocyte counts, C-reactive protein (CRP), and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) levels, as well as a higher number of surgical sites, rather than serum uric acid (SUA) levels.…”
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Late-Onset Glaucoma-Filtrating Bleb Leak in a Penetrating Keratoplasty Patient: A Case Report by Zuleyha Yalniz-Akkaya, Ayse Burcu, Firdevs Ornek

“…However, careful follow-up is required for detecting recurrent leaks and elevated intraocular pressure.…”
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A potential VEGF-driven hypothesis of calvarial centripetal proliferation in cerebral proliferative angiopathy by Shigeta Miyake, Timo Krings, Tze Phei Kee, Thierry A. G. M. Huisman

“…We hypothesized that this may be related to elevated vascular endothelial growth factor levels due to the proangiogenic nature of CPA.…”
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