Imbalance of oral microbiome homeostasis: the relationship between microbiota and the occurrence of dental caries by Rui Liu, Yingshuang Liu, Jialong Yi, Yanke Fang, Qiang Guo, Lei Cheng, Jinzhi He, Mingyun Li

“…Lays the foundation for further research into the etiology of dental caries.…”
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Caspase-11 Modulates Inflammation and Attenuates Toxoplasma gondii Pathogenesis by Sheryl L. Coutermarsh-Ott, John T. Doran, Caroline Campbell, Tere M. Williams, David S. Lindsay, Irving C. Allen

“…Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular parasite that is the etiologic agent responsible for toxoplasmosis. Infection with T. gondii results in activation of nucleotide binding domain and leucine rich repeat containing receptors (NLRs). …”
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Elucidation of the Inhibitory Effect of Phytochemicals with Kir6.2 Wild-Type and Mutant Models Associated in Type-1 Diabetes through Molecular Docking Approach by Manaswini Jagadeb, V Badireenath Konkimalla, Surya Narayan Rath, Rohit Pritam Das

“…Several target proteins have been identified, and the etiology causing diabetes has been reasonably well studied. …”
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Early Maladaptive Schemas in the Patients with Somatoform Disorders by Ýsmet Kýrpýnar, Erdem Deveci, Demet Zihni Çamur, Alperen Kýlýç

“…The role of not a specific one but a total of maladaptive schemas in etiology may reflect the unspecific general sources of the tendency to somatoform disorders. …”
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Anatomical alterations: biparietal thinning in antiquity. Review of published cases and a new case by Nicol Rossetti, Roberta Fusco, Arianna Vanni, Francesca Garanzini, Alessandra Mazzucchi, Marta Licata

“…This review aims to synthesize existing bioarchaeological literature on biparietal thinning, addressing its historical prevalence, geographical distribution, and potential etiologies. This study integrates data from previous bioarchaeological research supplemented with a new case from skeletal remains excavated at the hypogeal cemetery of Santa Maria Maggiore in Vercelli, Northern Italy. …”
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Sex-Specific Differences in the Pathophysiology of Hypertension by Hannah Zhang, Pawan K. Singal, Amir Ravandi, Inna Rabinovich-Nikitin

“…Additionally, hypertension secondary to other underlying etiologies also exists. While clinical evidence has clearly shown differences in hypertension development in males and females, relatively little is known about the pathophysiological mechanisms behind these differences. …”
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Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Analysis as a Tool to Address Aβ Impact on Extracellular Vesicles by Margarida Vaz, Tânia Soares Martins, Kevin Leandro, Luís Pereira de Almeida, Odete A. B. da Cruz e Silva, Alexandra Nunes, Ana Gabriela Henriques

“…Alzheimer’s disease is a challenge in modern healthcare due to its complex etiology and increasing prevalence. Despite advances, further understanding of Alzheimer’s disease pathophysiology is needed, particularly the role of Aβ neurotoxic peptide. …”
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Protective Effects of BDNF against C-Reactive Protein-Induced Inflammation in Women by Nicole Noren Hooten, Ngozi Ejiogu, Alan B. Zonderman, Michele K. Evans

“…Since high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) is predictive of cardiovascular events, it is important to examine the relationship between hsCRP and other inflammatory and oxidative stress markers linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) etiology. Previously, we reported that hsCRP induces the oxidative stress adduct 8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-2′deoxyguanosine (8-oxodG) and that these markers are significantly associated in women. …”
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Towards Personalized Radiotherapy in Pelvic Cancer: Patient-Related Risk Factors for Late Radiation Toxicity by Anna C. Nuijens, Arlene L. Oei, Nicolaas A. P. Franken, Coen R. N. Rasch, Lukas J. A. Stalpers

“…Normal tissue reactions vary significantly among patients receiving the same radiation treatment regimen, reflecting the multifactorial etiology of late radiation toxicity. Predicting late radiation toxicity is crucial, as it aids in the initial decision-making process regarding the treatment modalities. …”
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An Overview of Innovative Techniques to Improve Cervical Cancer Screening by Esther R. Nijhuis, Nathalie Reesink-Peters, G. Bea A. Wisman, Hans W. Nijman, Jelmer van Zanden, Haukeline Volders, Harry Hollema, Albert J. H. Suurmeijer, Ed Schuuring, Ate G. J. van der Zee

“…In this overview we will summarize data on cervical cancer epidemiology and etiology and the current cervical cancer screening approach. …”
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Economics of Acute Kidney Injury in the Critical Care Setting: Kidneys Need More Time and Money! by Reema Nair, Somu G, Srinivas Vinayak Shenoy, Laxmitha Shetty, Aparna Satish

“…Demographic and clinical data, including AKI etiology, healthcare costs, and insurance coverage, were collected and analyzed.Results: Of the 132 patients, 57.6% developed AKI, with sepsis identified as the leading cause (78%). …”
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Identification of Maltase Glucoamylase as a Biomarker of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Cirrhosis by Linda Awdishu, Shirley Tsunoda, Michelle Pearlman, Chanthel Kokoy-Mondragon, Majid Ghassemian, Robert K. Naviaux, Heather M. Patton, Ravindra L. Mehta, Bhavya Vijay, Satish P. RamachandraRao

“…Data were extracted from the electronic health record including etiology of liver disease, MELD score, history of decompensation, Child-Turcotte-Pugh score, history of AKI, and medication exposures. …”
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Relationship between personality traits and spontaneous coronary artery dissection risk: evidence from Mendelian randomization by Kun Zheng, Kun Zheng, Mengdi Wu, Junhua Wang, Junhua Wang, Jinjin Sun, Yuqian Li, Peng Wang, Zhiyue Zhang, Xiuming Pan, Yifeng Yang, Tianqi Li, Yujie Guo

“…Despite the elusive nature of its etiology, empirical evidence indicates a substantial correlation between sociopsychological factors and the disorder. …”
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Diagnostic efficiency of exome-based sequencing in pediatric patients with epilepsy by Huafang Zou, Huafang Zou, Qian Zhang, Jianxiang Liao, Jianxiang Liao, Dongfang Zou, Zhanqi Hu, Bing Li, Li Chen, Jialun Wen, Xia Zhao, Victor Wei Zhang, Dezhi Cao, Dezhi Cao

“…ObjectiveEpilepsy, a prevalent neurological disorder, has multifaceted etiologies. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has emerged as a robust diagnostic tool for this condition. …”
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Role of Neuron-Specific Enolase in the Diagnosis and Disease Monitoring of Sarcoidosis by Noriaki Sunaga, Yasuhiko Koga, Yoshimasa Hachisu, Koichi Yamaguchi, Masaki Aikawa, Norimitsu Kasahara, Yosuke Miura, Hiroaki Tsurumaki, Masakiyo Yatomi, Reiko Sakurai, Toshitaka Maeno, Takeshi Hisada

“…Sarcoidosis is a systemic granulomatous disease of unknown etiology. The diagnosis of sarcoidosis is based on clinicopathologic findings accompanied by the formation of granulomas in multiple organs, including the lung. …”
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Neutrophils: From Inflammatory Bowel Disease to Colitis-Associated Colorectal Cancer by Chen T, Liu J, Hang R, Chen Q, Wang D

“…Tianyi Chen,1 Jiachen Liu,2 Ruyi Hang,1 Qian Chen,1 Dong Wang1,3 1Cancer Center, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 2Radiology Department, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 3Oncology Department of Qianjiang Center Hospital, Chongqing University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Dong Wang, Cancer Center, Daping Hospital, 10 Changjiang Zhi Road, Yuzhong Dist, Chongqing, 400042, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-23-68757151, Fax +86-23-68894062, Email dongwang64@hotmail.comAbstract: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a non-specific inflammatory disease of digestive tract, primarily manifesting as ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD). The precise etiology of IBD remains elusive. The interplay of genetic factors, environmental influences, and intestinal microbiota contributes to the establishment of an uncontrolled immune environment within the intestine, which can progressively lead to atypical hyperplasia and ultimately to malignancy over a long period. …”
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Clinical characterization of a novel episodic ataxia in young working Cocker Spaniels by Clara Sarró, Catherine Stalin, Rodrigo Gutierrez‐Quintana, Ana Cloquell

“…The condition is suspected to have a primary (genetic) etiology, although the cause of this manifestation has not yet been identified. …”
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Identification and Validation of Pivotal Genes in Osteoarthritis Combined with WGCNA Analysis by Yang C, Chen X, Liu J, Wang W, Sun L, Xie Y, Chang Q

“…Through the integration of protein-protein interaction (PPI) analysis, validation in animal models and ROC curve analysis, four pivotal genes (GADD45B, CLDN5, HILPDA and CDKN1B) were finally identified.Conclusion: In conclusion, these identified key genes could serve as novel targets for predicting and treating OA, offering fresh insights into its etiology and pathogenesis.Keywords: osteoarthritis, bioinformatics analysis, WGCNA, GSE data…”
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Immunohistochemical evaluation of P53 in squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus by Kala K, Sarumathy G, Nithya I, Prathiba A

“…Background: Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is one of the most aggressive forms of cancer, particularly prevalent in regions such as East Asia and parts of Africa. The etiology of ESCC is complex, involving a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. …”
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Transplantation and Pregnancy by Pinar Erkan Uc, Sermet Sagol

“…However, factors that may adversely affect pregnancy include the etiology of the disease requiring transplantation, chronic allograft dysfunction, renal failure, cardiopulmonary diseases, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and Cytomegalovirus (CMV). …”
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