The prevalence of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and its associated factors among children in Ethiopia, 2024: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Molla Azmeraw, Dessie Temesgen, Amare Kassaw, Alemu Birara Zemariam, Gashaw Kerebeh, Gebremeskel Kibret Abebe, Addis Wondmagegn Alamaw, Biruk Beletew Abate

“…Using a random-effects model, we evaluated the combined prevalence of ADHD and associated factors. …”
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Angiotensin-(1-7) and Alamandine Promote Anti-inflammatory Response in Macrophages In Vitro and In Vivo by Melissa de Carvalho Santuchi, Miriane Fernandes Dutra, Juliana Priscila Vago, Kátia Maciel Lima, Izabela Galvão, Fernando Pedro de Souza-Neto, Mario Morais e Silva, Aline Cristina Oliveira, Flávia Carvalho Bittencourt de Oliveira, Ricardo Gonçalves, Mauro Martins Teixeira, Lirlândia Pires Sousa, Robson Augusto Souza dos Santos, Rafaela Fernandes da Silva

“…However, the effects of RAS peptides on different macrophage phenotypes are still emerging. Here, we evaluated the effects of angiotensin-(1-7) (Ang-(1-7)) and the most novel RAS peptide, alamandine, on resting (M0), proinflammatory M(LPS+IFN-γ), and anti-inflammatory M(IL-4) macrophage phenotypes in vitro, as well as on specific immune cell populations and macrophage subsets into the pleural cavity of LPS-induced pleurisy in mice. …”
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Frequency of Fibromyalgia in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection and Its Relationship with Vitamin D Levels and Quality of Life by Havva Talay Calis, Fatma Gul Ulku Demir, Ulas Serkan Topaloglu, Hatice Sayan, Deniz Kamalak Guzel, Emel Guler, Fatma Samli, Caglar Karabas, Serap Tomruk Sutbeyaz, Hatice Kayis Topaloglu

“…Aim: The literature on the effects of the fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) association with hepatitis C virus (HCV) on quality of life and vitamin D levels is limited. We aimed to evaluate the frequency of fibromyalgia in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) and also to analyze the relationship between the presence of fibromyalgia and vitamin D parameters. …”
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The water year based on minimizing the terrestrial water storage variation and its validity by Changwu Cheng, Wenzhao Liu, Qiang Li, Tingting Ning, Haixiang Zhou, Zhaotao Mu, Kang Du, Kai Wang, Xiaoyang Han

“…Leveraging long-term hydrometeorological observations and terrestrial water storage (TWS) data, we ascertained the commencement month of the water year for 15 catchments in the CLP and explored the feasibility of the Budyko framework at the water year scale concerning evapotranspiration (ET) estimation and its change attribution. …”
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Serum matrix metalloproteinase‐7, Syndecan‐1, and CA 19‐9 as a biomarker panel for diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma by Doron Yablecovitch, Moshe Nadler, Shomron Ben‐Horin, Orit Picard, Miri Yavzori, Ella Fudim, Moran Tardio Duchan, Emad Sakhnini, Alon Lang, Maor Lahav, Talia Saker, Sandra Neuman, Limor Selinger, Biana Freitz, Revital Dvir, Maria Raitses‐Gurevich, Talia Golan, Idan Levy, Ido Laish

“…Abstract Aims and Background Matrix metalloproteinase‐7 (MMP‐7) and Syndecan‐1 (SDC1) are involved in multiple functions during tumorigenesis. We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic and prognostic performance of these serum proteins, as potential biomarkers, in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and benign pancreatic cysts. …”
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Pengembangan Aplikasi Mobile Pengisian Daya Kendaraan Listrik Sesuai Standar OCPP 1.6 by Rachmawan Atmaji Perdana, M. Nurkhoiri Hindratno, Tanzi M. Santoso, Topan Try Harmanda, Friyogi Resvy Mahda, Yahya Andreas Lapian, Monica Dwi W. S., Dionysius Aldion Renata, Prasetyo Aji, Meidy Layooari, Kusnanda Supriatna, Rully Kusumajaya, Mohammad Hamdani

“…This application is developed with the React Native front-end framework, so it can run on both Android and iOS operating systems. We have successfully created the SONIKApp mobile application which makes it easier for users to charge electric vehicles. …”
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Protocol for a multicentre, prospective, open-label, randomised controlled trial to compare PROs and safety outcomes between preoperative and postmastectomy radiotherapy in locally... by Li Zhang, Jiong Wu, Guangyu Liu, Shuang Hao, Jianjing Hou, Changming Zhou, Yifeng Hou, Keda Yu, Zhen Hu, Genhong Di, Zhi Min Shao, Xiaoli Yu

“…Approval for this study was provided by the independent ethics committee and institutional review board of Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Centre. We will present the study results at national and international meetings and publish them in a scientific peer-reviewed journal.Trial registration number NCT05512286.…”
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Myosin-based nucleation of actin filaments contributes to stereocilia development critical for hearing by Zane G. Moreland, Fangfang Jiang, Carlos Aguilar, Melanie Barzik, Rui Gong, Ghazaleh Behnammanesh, Jinho Park, Arik Shams, Christian Faaborg-Andersen, Jesse C. Werth, Randall Harley, Daniel C. Sutton, James B. Heidings, Stacey M. Cole, Andrew Parker, Susan Morse, Elizabeth Wilson, Yasuharu Takagi, James R. Sellers, Steve D. M. Brown, Thomas B. Friedman, Gregory M. Alushin, Michael R. Bowl, Jonathan E. Bird

“…Myosin 15 (MYO15A) drives hair bundle development by delivering critical proteins to growing stereocilia that regulate actin polymerization via an unknown mechanism. Here, we show that MYO15A is itself an actin nucleation-promoting factor. …”
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Comparing International Guidelines for the Remission of Hypertension After Bariatric Surgery by Carina Vieira Dias, Ana Lúcia Silva, Joana Dias, Paulo Cardoso, Rute Castanheira, Andreia Fernandes, Filipa Nunes, Tina Sanai, Mercedes Sanchez, João Maia-Teixeira, Ana Luísa De Sousa-Coelho

“…Baseline patients’ clinical characteristics based on each hypertension outcome were mostly independent of the guideline used (<i>p</i> > 0.05), where only age and systolic blood pressure were relatively higher in “ESC groups”. Conclusions: We conclude that only minor differences exist between the two guidelines used. …”
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Expression and Significances of Contactin-1 in Human Gastric Cancer by Ji-Wei Yu, Sheng-Hua Wu, Rui-qi Lu, Ju-gang Wu, Xiao-Chun Ni, Gou-cai Zhou, Hai-guang Jiang, Lin-Hai Zheng, Xiao-Qiang Li, Guang-Ye Du, Bo-Jian Jiang

“…Assessment of lymphatic vessel density (LVD) was also performed by D2-40 immunostaining. Then we analyzed the relationships between VEGF-C, VEGFR-3, and CNTN-1, as well as their correlations with clinicopathologic features, LVD, and survival time. …”
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Acute Consumption of Bordo Grape Juice and Wine Improves Serum Antioxidant Status in Healthy Individuals and Inhibits Reactive Oxygen Species Production in Human Neuron-Like Cells by Cristiane Copetti, Fernanda Wouters Franco, Eduarda da Rosa Machado, Marcela Bromberger Soquetta, Andréia Quatrin, Vitor de Miranda Ramos, José Cláudio Fonseca Moreira, Tatiana Emanuelli, Cláudia Kaehler Sautter, Neidi Garcia Penna

“…Few studies investigated the biological effects of American grape cultivars. We investigated the metabolic response after acute consumption of grape juice or wine from Bordo grapes (Vitis labrusca) in a placebo-controlled crossover study with fifteen healthy volunteers. …”
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Ammonia electrosynthesis from nitrate using a stable amorphous/crystalline dual-phase Cu catalyst by Yi Wang, Shuo Wang, Yunfan Fu, Jiaqi Sang, Pengfei Wei, Rongtan Li, Dunfeng Gao, Guoxiong Wang, Xinhe Bao

“…Yet, the practical application of this process is currently hindered by unsatisfactory electrocatalytic activity and long-term stability. Herein we achieve high-rate ammonia electrosynthesis using a stable amorphous/crystalline dual-phase Cu catalyst. …”
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Outcomes in heart failure patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities with delirium by Jacob Lafo, Mriganka Singh, Lan Jiang, Stephen Correia, Caroline Madrigal, Rachel Clements, Wen‐Chih Wu, Sebhat Erqou, James L. Rudolph

“…Abstract Aim Heart failure (HF) outcomes are disproportionately worse in patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNF) as opposed to home. We hypothesized that dementia and delirium were key factors influencing these differences. …”
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Bleomycin pollution and lung health: The therapeutic potential of peimine in bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis by inhibiting glycolysis by Kangchen Li, Xuefang Liu, Ruilong Lu, Peng Zhao, Yange Tian, Jiansheng Li

“…This study investigates the link between BLM pollution and pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive lung disease characterized by tissue scarring and loss of function. We demonstrate that BLM induces pulmonary fibrosis in mice and enhances glycolysis and fibroblast activation. …”
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Hubungan Karakteristik Penderita dengan Gambaran Sitopatologi pada Kasus Karsinoma Paru yang Dirawat di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang by Metha Arsilita Hulma, Masrul Basyar, Henny Mulyani

“…This study was descriptive analytical using cross-sectional study in 128 patients. We used secondary data derived from the Anatomic Pathology laboratory and the Medical Record Department. …”
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A comprehensive review on the plant sources, pharmacological activities and pharmacokinetic characteristics of Syringaresinol by Lei Zhang, Yuqing Tian, Lingling Zhang, Huanyu Zhang, Jinghua Yang, Yi Wang, Na Lu, Wei Guo, Liang Wang

“…This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Syringaresinol on its sources and biological activities to provide insights into its therapeutic potential, and to provide a basis for high-quality studies to determine the clinical efficacy of this compound. Additionally, we explored the pharmacokinetics, toxicology, and drug development aspects of Syringaresinol to guide future research efforts. …”
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Region-specific hippocampal atrophy is correlated with poor glycemic control in type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study by Cuiping Bao, Xuehuan Liu, Yiming Li, Jun Yang, Feng Wei, Yi Gong, Zhihui Ma, Jun Liu

“…Those with diabetes had lower volume of parasubiculum (βleft = –7.868), presubiculum-head (βleft = –6.244) and fimbria (βleft = –7.187). We did not find relationship between diabetes duration and hippocampal subfield volumes. …”
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ZSM-Based E2E Security Slice Management for DDoS Attack Protection in MEC-Enabled V2X Environments by Rodrigo Asensio-Garriga, Pol Alemany, Alejandro M. Zarca, Roshan Sedar, Charalampos Kalalas, Jordi Ortiz, Ricard Vilalta, Raul Munoz, Antonio Skarmeta

“…Our approach employs the zero-touch network and service management (ZSM) standard, integrating autonomous security into end-to-end (E2E) slicing management. We consider an entire 5G network, including vehicular user equipment, radio access networks, MEC, and core components, in the presence of DDoS targeting V2X services. …”
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Personalized prediction of glycemic responses to food in women with diet-treated gestational diabetes: the role of the gut microbiota by Polina V. Popova, Artem O. Isakov, Anastasiia N. Rusanova, Stanislav I. Sitkin, Anna D. Anopova, Elena A. Vasukova, Alexandra S. Tkachuk, Irina S. Nemikina, Elizaveta A. Stepanova, Angelina I. Eriskovskaya, Ekaterina A. Stepanova, Evgenii A. Pustozerov, Maria A. Kokina, Elena Y. Vasilieva, Lyudmila B. Vasilyeva, Soha Zgairy, Elad Rubin, Carmel Even, Sondra Turjeman, Tatiana M. Pervunina, Elena N. Grineva, Omry Koren, Evgeny V. Shlyakhto

“…Abstract We developed a prediction model for postprandial glycemic response (PPGR) in pregnant women, including those with diet-treated gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and healthy women, and explored the role of gut microbiota in improving prediction accuracy. …”
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Do community-based digital health inclusion programmes contribute to tackling health inequalities in disadvantaged population groups?: a qualitative study of experiences of a city-... by Shoba Poduval, Lily Arnold, Emma Carta, Danielle Nimmons, Irene Stratton, Michael Shaw, Katherine Bradbury, Fiona Stevenson

“…The aim was to explore if and how Digital Health Hubs contribute to tackling health inequalities, with a specific focus on impacts on service-users and how these impacts are produced. Methods We used qualitative semi-structured interviews to explore the experiences of service-users receiving digital support, and perspectives of staff working for organisations coordinating or providing digital support (n = 30). …”
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