Novel immunochromatographic test for rapid detection of anti-factor H autoantibodies with an assessment of its clinical relevance by Santiago Rodríguez de Córdoba, Andrea Reparaz, Daniel Sanchez, Sheila Pinto, Lucia Juana Lopez, Héctor Martin Merinero, Iria Calvete, Julian Perez-Perez, Sydney S. Jellison, Yuzhou Zhang, Richard J. H. Smith, Inmaculada Moreno, Mercedes Dominguez

“…Current FHAA analysis normally identify free FHAAs that bind surface-bound FH using ELISA techniques. …”
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Associations Between Patient-Reported Nutritional Status, Toxicity, and Survival in Limited-Stage SCLC by Evgenia Taranova, Marianne Aanerud, MD, PhD, Tarje O. Halvorsen, MD, PhD, Kristin T. Killingberg, MD, PhD, Marit Slaaen, MD, PhD, Bjørn H. Grønberg, MD, PhD

“…Weight loss was not significantly associated with grade 3 to 4 toxicity (≥5%: 92.0%, <5%: 87.0%; p = 0.73), median progression-free survival (≥5%: 24.0 months, <5%: 15.9 months; p = 0.51) or median OS (≥5%: 30.6 months, <5%: 35.5 months; p = 0.74). …”
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Convertible metal-backed glenoid in total shoulder arthroplasty: a single-centre case series with minimum 15 years’ follow-up by Riccardo Ranieri, Mario Borroni, Giacomo Delle Rose, Marco Conti, Raffaele Garofalo, Alessandro Castagna

“…In patients in whom the baseplate was removed, revision was performed significantly later (18.4 vs 11.1 years; p = 0.016). The general revision-free survival was 73% (95% CI 49.5 to 87.3) at 15 years and 38% (95% CI 11.8% to 64.3%) at 20 years, while MBG revision-free survival was 96.0% (95% CI 74.8% to 99.4%) at 15 years and 54% (95% CI 16.2% to 80.8%) at 20 years. …”
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Determining the status of ecosystem degradation trends and their implications for ecological integrity in the southern African grassland biome by L.R. Vukeya, T.M. Mokotjomela, N. Pillay

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Programmed Cell Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1) and major Histocompatibility Complex Class I (MHC Class I) Expression Patterns and Their Pathologic Associations in triple-Negative Breast Ca... by Kaewkedsri P, Intarawichian P, Jessadapattarakul S, Kunprom W, Koonmee S, Thanee M, Somintara O, Wongbuddha A, Chadbunchachai P, Nawapun S, Aphivatanasiri C

“…There was no significant association between PD-L1 expression and overall survival (OS) or disease-free survival (DFS). However, high MHC class I expression was strongly associated with improved OS (HR = 0.469, 95% CI: 0.282– 0.780, p=0.004). …”
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Computer-guided identification of novel inhibitors of apoptosis-signaling kinase 1 from Spondia mombim bioactive compounds against colorectal cancer by Olusola Olalekan Elekofehinti, Hannah Oluwaseun Popoola, Adedotun Olayemi Oluwatuyi, Opeyemi Iwaloye, Moses Orimoloye Akinjiyan, Oluwamodupe Cecilia, Frank Abimbola Ogundolie, Olalekan Isaac Olatunde, Oussama Abchir, Samir Chtita, Joao Batista Texeira Rocha

“…The results were further validated with more dependable analysis such as induced fit docking and binding free energy calculation. These compounds showed modest indices for ADMET parameters. …”
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Differentiations in Illness Duration, Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone, Glucose and P300 Latency Between Drug-Na&iuml;ve Unipolar and Bipolar Depression: A Comparative Cross-Sectional S... by Li C, Yang L, Zhang Q, Zhang Y, Li R, Jia F, Wang L, Ma X, Yao K, Tian H, Liu Z, Zhuo C

“…Fasting serum levels of free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), as well as fasting plasma glucose (FPG), lipid, C-reactive protein (CRP), and uric acid (UA) indicators were measured.Results: Patients with BD had longer illness duration and P300 latency and lower FT3 levels, but higher levels of TSH and FPG than patients with UD (all P< 0.05). …”
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Synergistic enhancement of hydrophobic dental adhesives: autonomous strengthening, polymerization kinetics, and hydrolytic resistance by Burak Korkmaz, Erhan Demirel, Qiang Ye, Qiang Ye, Anil Misra, Anil Misra, Candan Tamerler, Candan Tamerler, Candan Tamerler, Paulette Spencer, Paulette Spencer, Paulette Spencer

“…This paper reports a self-strengthening adhesive formulation that resists hydrolysis-mediated degradation by providing intrinsic reinforcement of the polymer network through synergistic stimulation of free-radical polymerization, sol-gel reaction, and hydrophobicity. …”
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Otodectes cynotis (Acari: Psoroptidae) infestations in Southern pudus (Pudu puda): In situ and ex situ data of an unexpected host-parasite record by Caroline Wilhelm, Edwin Kniha, Pamela Muñoz, Ángelo Espinoza, Laura Platner, Saskia Dreyer, Lisa Grund, Zoë Tess Lara Lindhorst, Ulrich Gärtner, Julia Walochnik, Anja Taubert, Dominik Fischer, Stephan Hering-Hagenbeck, Carlos Hermosilla, David Ebmer

“…Otodectes cynotis was detected in free-ranging animals in Chile (in situ), as well as in zoo-housed pudus at the Zoo Wuppertal, Germany (ex situ). …”
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Do Unresectable Giant Cell Tumors of Bone Treated With Denosumab Progress After Discontinuation of Treatment? by DENO Research Group, Carolina de laCalva, Manuel Angulo, Paula González‐Rojo, Ana Peiró, Pau Machado, Juan Luis Cebrián, Roberto García‐Maroto, Antonio Valcárcel, Pablo Puertas, Gregorio Valero‐Cifuentes, Óscar Pablos, Miriam Maireles, María Luisa Fontalva, Iván Chaves, Aida Orce, Luis Coll‐Mesa, Israel Pérez, Fausto González, María delCarmen Sanz, Isidro Gracia

“…The disease remained stable in 69% of patients (n = 11), with a median recurrence‐free survival time of 46 months (20–157 months) after being treated for a median period of 19 months (5–83 months). …”
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Characteristics and outcomes of women using emergency medical services for third-trimester pregnancy-related problems in India: a prospective observational study by Jennifer A Newberry, Corey B Bills, Elizabeth A Pirrotta, Matthew C Strehlow, G V Ramana Rao, Hyeyoun (Elise) Min, Ann E Evensen, Lawrence Leeman, S V Mahadevan

“…On multivariate regression analysis, women transported to private hospitals versus government primary health centres were less likely to deliver by caesarean section (OR 0.14 (0.05–0.43))Conclusions Pregnant women from vulnerable Indian populations use free-of-charge EMS for impending delivery, making it integral to the healthcare system. …”
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External beam radiation therapy versus radical prostatectomy for high-risk prostate cancer: protocol of the RECOVER study by Caroline M. van der Starre, Chris H. Bangma, Maarten J. Bijlsma, Alfons C.M. van den Bergh, Lambertus A.L.M. Kiemeney, Wietske Kievit, Kees Vos, Diederik M. Somford, Sally M. Wildeman, Katja K.H. Aben, Igle J. de Jong, Floris J. Pos, Berdine L. Heesterman

“…Secondary objectives are progression-free survival (PFS), distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS), costs and cost-effectiveness. …”
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Spatiotemporal variation in biomass abundance of different algal species in Lake Hulun using machine learning and Sentinel-3 images by Zhaojiang Yan, Chong Fang, Kaishan Song, Xiangyu Wang, Zhidan Wen, Yingxin Shang, Hui Tao, Yunfeng Lyu

“…The models were subsequently applied to all cloud-free OLCI images from Hulun Lake during the ice-free periods from 2016 to 2023, producing spatiotemporal distribution maps of the different phytoplankton biomass abundance. …”
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Regulation of glycolipid and amino acid metabolism in juvenile triploid crucian carp (Carassius auratus) by oral administration of aspartic acid by Yu Wang, Bo Dong, Liyun Wu, Dong Han, Xiaoming Zhu, Haokun Liu, Yunxia Yang, Shouqi Xie, Zhen Liu, Junyan Jin

“…Both the LA and HA groups had significantly higher plasma levels of free aspartic acid, glutamic acid, and total essential amino acids. …”
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Double-Blind Clinical Trial of Arginine Supplementation in the Treatment of Adult Patients with Sickle Cell Anaemia by Renata M. N. Eleutério, Francisco O. Nascimento, Tamara G. Araújo, Marilena F. Castro, Tarcísio P. Almeida Filho, Pedro A. Maia Filho, José Eleutério, Darcielle B. D. Elias, Romélia P. G. Lemes

“…Intravascular haemolysis occurs, in which free Hb and free radicals degrade nitric oxide (NO) and release arginase, which reduces arginine levels. …”
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Rehabilitation using virtual gaming for Hospital and hOMe-Based training for the Upper limb post Stroke (RHOMBUS II): protocol of a feasibility randomised controlled trial by Cherry Kilbride, Tom Butcher, Meriel Norris, Nana Anokye, Alyson Warland, Karen Baker, Dimitrios A Athanasiou, Guillem Singla-Buxarrais, Jennifer Ryan, Francesca Gowing, Carole Pound, Victoria Stewart, Basaam Aweid, Arul Samiyappan

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Assessment of Different Conventional and Biofortified Wheat Genotypes Based on Biology and Damage Pattern of <i>Rhyzopertha dominica</i> and <i>Trogoderma granarium</i> by Hafiz Muhammad Bilal Yousuf, Muhammad Yasin, Muhammad Asif Khan, Asim Abbasi, Muhammad Arshad, Muhammad Anjum Aqueel, Inzamam Ul Haq, Waleed A. A. Alsakkaf, Marwa I. Mackled, Nazih Y. Rebouh, Hayssam M. Ali

“…Similarly, percent adult emergence of both insect species was also lowest on Akbar-2019 in both the free-choice test (69.78 and 70.28%) and no-choice test (67.38 and 70.71%). …”
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Identification of novel clinical subtypes in patients with microscopic polyangiitis using cluster analysis: multicenter REVEAL cohort study by Ayana Okazaki, Shogo Matsuda, Takuya Kotani, Keisuke Fukui, Keisuke Fukui, Takaho Gon, Ryu Watanabe, Atsushi Manabe, Mikihito Shoji, Keiichiro Kadoba, Ryosuke Hiwa, Wataru Yamamoto, Motomu Hashimoto, Tohru Takeuchi

“…Cluster 1 showed the worst ESRD-free survival and relapse rates, whereas Cluster 2 showed the worst overall survival and respiratory-related death-free survival rates among the four groups.ConclusionsOur study identified four unique subgroups with different MPA outcomes. …”
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Upregulated SAE1 Drives Tumorigenesis and Is Associated with Poor Clinical Outcomes in Breast Cancer by Hong Liu, Jing Wang, Yunhai Li, Feng Luo, Lei Xing

“…Patients with SAE1 overexpression had a worse overall survival (OS), recurrence-free survival (RFS), and distant metastasis-free survival compared with lower expression patients. …”
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Phase Ib/II study on the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of pegylated irinotecan (JK1201I) as second‐line monotherapy for patients with small‐cell lung cancer by Jieran Long, Xuefei Li, Lin Wu, Guohua Yu, Aimin Zang, Yanqiu Zhao, Jinsheng Shi, Ligong Nie, Xuan Zhao, Jian Fang

“…Methods According to the “3 + 3” dose‐escalation principle, patients received intravenous JK1201I at 180 or 220 mg/m2 once every 3 weeks for four cycles. Progression‐free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), median progression‐free survival (mPFS), and median overall survival (mOS) were evaluated. …”
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