Terbinafine versus itraconazole: a long-term, randomized, double-blind, clinical trial in chronic pulmonary aspergillosis. A pilote study by Gianfranco Schiraldi, Salvatore Lo Cicero, Claudio Rossetti, Delia Colombo, Michele Chiericozzi, Elvana Kola, Luigi Allegra

“…The primary end-point was a global clinical assessment using a 4-point rating scale, including (thorax) X-ray or Tc features. …”
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Prevalence of gastrointestinal nematode parasites of dogs and associated risk factors in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia by Tsedalu Yirsa, Amare Bihone, Getenew Teshager, Yimer Muktar, Abebe Berihun

“…Intestinal parasites commonly infect dogs and can potentially spread to humans globally. Regrettably, numerous dog owners do not give priority to managing their pets' health, often ignoring treatment unless the animal is already ill. …”
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PFAS contamination in tap water: Target and suspect screening of zwitterionic, cationic, and anionic species across Canada and beyond by Termeh Teymoorian, Gabriel Munoz, Sébastien Sauvé

“…Short-chain perfluoroalkyl sulfonamides (FBSA, FHxSA) were also globally recurrent. Bistriflimide, a counterion often used in the composition of ionic liquids and in the production of lithium-ion batteries, was detected in 46 % of the samples. …”
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Experimental study on in-situ simulation of rainfall-induced soil erosion in forest lands converted to cash crop areas in Dabie Mountains. by Gao Li, Tao Yang, Rui Chen, Haogang Dong, Feng Wu, Qinghua Zhan, Jinyan Huang, Minxuan Luo, Li Wang

“…Soil erosion is a pervasive global challenge and a significant ecological and environmental concern in China. …”
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Exploring Inflammatory Changes in the Peripheral Blood of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in China by Li D, Zhang Z, Li W, Zhao C, Li X, Pan Z, Li Y

“…Dan Li,1,2,* Zhiru Zhang,3,* Wen Li,2 Chenhao Zhao,2 Xiaochen Li,2 Zhen Pan,2 Yang Li1 1Department of Clinical Laboratory, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215025, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Clinical Laboratory, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215004, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Human Resources, the Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, 22600, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yang Li, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215025, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-512-80691230, Email 11418092@zju.edu.cnObjective: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a serious, chronic metabolic disease globally and its pathogenesis is not completely understood yet. …”
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Cost–consequence analysis of COPD treatment according to NICE and GOLD recommendations compared with current clinical practice in the UK by Jennifer K Quint, Helene Vioix, Toby Capstick, Sue Langham, Jennifer Cook, Antony Wright, Shamika de Silva

“…Objectives The objective of this study was to model the clinical and economic impact of adapting current clinical practice in the management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to treatment according to national and international guideline recommendations.Design Treatment mapping was undertaken to hypothetically redistribute patients from current clinical practice, representing actual prescribing patterns in the UK, to an alternative recommendation-based treatment scenario, representing prescribing in accordance with either National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance [NG115] or Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2020 strategy.Setting Primary care practices in the UK (1-year time horizon).Participants Adults with COPD undergoing long-acting inhaler maintenance therapy in the UK (N=1 067,531).Interventions Inhaler maintenance therapy.Outcome measures Costs and clinical outcomes (type of treatment, rates of moderate and/or severe exacerbations, and mild-to-moderate and/or severe pneumonia events) were modelled for the two alternative pathways.Results Compared with current clinical practice, treating patients according to NICE guidance resulted in an estimated annual reduction in expenditure of £46.9 million, and an estimated annual reduction in expenditure of over £43.7 million when patients were treated according to GOLD 2020 strategy. …”
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Exploring the economic and environmental benefits of Colombo wetlands in urban planning with nature-based solutions by Chethika Gunasiri Wadumestrige Dona, Geetha Mohan, Kensuke Fukushi, Nadeera Dissanayaka

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Family support and prayer are invaluable coping strategies for our recovery: Experiences of persons living with cardiovascular diseases. by Ivy Selorm Tsedze, Frank Edwin, Bennett Owusu, Victor Kwasi Dumahasi, Nkosi Nkosi Botha, Nancy Innocentia Ebu Enyan

“…<h4>Background</h4>It is estimated that 61% of deaths caused by Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) globally are attributed to lifestyle-related risk factors including tobacco use, alcohol abuse, poor diet, and inadequate physical activity. …”
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The genus Entomophthora: bringing the insect destroyers into the twenty-first century by Carolyn Elya, Henrik H. De Fine Licht

“…Further, we argue that this genus is globally distributed, based on a compilation of Entomophthora records in the literature and in online naturalist databases, and likely to contain additional species. …”
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El legado personal y científico de los pioneros del Instituto Pirenaico de Ecología: Una perspectiva agroecológica sobre la gestión de las áreas de montaña by José M. García-Ruiz

“…Ese legado es responsable de la buena parte de la actual filosofía científica del IPE y que puede resumirse en la integración de las actividades humanas a diferentes escalas espaciales y temporales para explicar la evolución de los paisajes de montaña y su dinámica en un contexto de Cambio Global. …”
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Taking into account students' psychotypes and using their neuropsychological maps when implementing digital educational technologies within the Metaverse by Galiya Ldokova, Svetlana Frumina, Suad Abdalkareem Alwaely

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GLIM criteria for definition of malnutrition in peritoneal dialysis: a new aspect of nutritional assessment by Dao Wang, Jun Yin, Wen Liao, Xiaoran Feng, Fengping Zhang

“…Background The aim of our study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria in assessing malnutrition within the peritoneal dialysis (PD) population.Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis involving 1057 PD patients across multiple institutions, characterized by an age of 56.1 ± 14.4 years, 464 (43.9%) female, and a median follow-up of 45 (25, 68) months. …”
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PROBLEMS OF DIPLOMACY IN THE PROCESS OF EURASIAN INTEGRATION by A. A. Durdyyeva

“…The creation of alliances and international organizations and the establishment of contractual relations in various spheres have acquired global dimensions. Among such prominent integration groupings as the EU, ASEAN, APEC, NAfTa, MERCOSUR, the African Union and others, one of the most ambitious is the project of the Eurasian Union, which is aimed at the economic, cultural and political integration of states in the CIS area. …”
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Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders in the context of the SARS-COV-2 pandemic by R. Kaladytė Lokominienė

“…International Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders Society has published recommendations and priorities for patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic which state that all measures of social distancing currently in place for the general population almost globally must be strictly and carefully practiced, direct consultations must be held in exceptional cases (e.g., for adjusting or checking deep brain stimulation programming, battery failure, levodopa duodenal pump treatments, botulinum toxin therapy), and patients should be encouraged to use sports equipment available at home and /or play virtual reality games. …”
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The art of being healthy: a qualitative study to develop a thematic framework for understanding the relationship between health and the arts by Matthew Knuiman, Peter Wright, Michael Rosenberg, Christina R Davies

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What are the perceived needs of people living with chronic pain regarding physiotherapy services? A scoping review protocol. by Jonathan Gervais-Hupé, Arthur Filleul, Kadija Perreault, Isabelle Gaboury, Timothy H Wideman, Céline Charbonneau, Fatiha Loukili, Martine Gagnon, Anne Hudon

“…The grey literature will also be searched using Google Scholar, OpenGrey and ProQuest Dissertation & Theses Global (PQDTGlobal). Studies published in English and French will only be considered. …”
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Review: cell mechanisms in the control of inflammatory foundations of obesity and secondary metabolic disorders by Kristin Goldstone, Keelin Irwin, Ava O' Meara-Cushen, Cathy Brougham

“…Review: Obesity is a global threat to human health that is precipitating epidemically, with almost 2 billion adults categorised as overweight or obese in 2016. …”
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CBRN-p Hazards and Risks Triggered by Natural Events; Turkey Example by Ayşe Handan Dökmeci, Öznur Akduman

“…Due to its geostrategic location and global climate change, natural events have been experienced more frequently and severely in the last 10 years in our country. …”
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Synergistic potential of α-Phellandrene combined with conventional antifungal agents and its mechanism against antibiotic resistant Candida albicans by Riya Bhattacharya, Prashant Sharma, Debajyoti Bose, Manish Singh

“…Abstract Candida albicans is resistant to various antifungal drugs, this presents a significant problem on a global scale. This study investigates a novel approach on the potential fungicidal effects of α-Phellandrene combinations with fluconazole and amphotericin B against antibiotic resistant C. albicans. …”
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“If somebody wants an abortion, nobody should override their decision”: Modern Canadian perspectives on abortion in relation to artificial womb technology by Srishti Hukku, Lisa L. Wynn, Angel M. Foster

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