Brentuximab Vedotin Treatment for Primary Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma by Hung-Bo Wu, Shyh-An Yeh, Huei-Yung Chen

“…With intensive salvage chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation, the long-term remission rate for these patients was only 30%, but more selective treatments with higher therapeutic index are needed. We report the experience of using a new anti-CD30 immunotoxin, brentuximab vedotin, in salvage treatment of a 30-year-old woman with primary refractory Hodgkin lymphoma. …”
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Extraction and Characterisation of African Star Apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) Seed Oil and the Adsorptive Properties of the Fruit Shell in Ghana by Michael A. Anang, Michael Oteng-Peprah, Kwasi Opoku-Boadu

“…The results showed an average oil yield obtained of 11.6%, specific gravity of 0.92kg/m3, the refractive index of 1.464 at 30°C, an acid value of 7.72 mg KOH/g, a free fatty acid value of 3.16 g/100g, saponification value of 200.56 mg KOH/g, and an iodine value of 70.64 g/100g. …”
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Modeling Urban Growth and Form with Spatial Entropy by Yanguang Chen

“…First, logistic function and Boltzmann equation are utilized to model the entropy increase curves of urban growth. Second, a series of indexes based on spatial entropy are used to characterize urban form. …”
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Concentrations of Selected Adipokines, Interleukin-6, and Vitamin D in Patients with Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma in Respect to Thyroid Cancer Stages by Jakub Warakomski, Ewa Romuk, Barbara Jarząb, Jolanta Krajewska, Lucyna Siemińska

“…Although insulin resistance represented by the HOMA index was associated with anthropometric variables and with serum leptin, adiponectin, chemerin, and IL-6 concentrations, in our study, no statistically significant relations with PTC staging were identified.…”
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A 16-Year-Old Male with Thoracic Compression following Posterior Spinal Instrumentation and Fusion for Marfan-Associated Syndromic Scoliosis by Mason Uvodich, Ross Barman, Adam Reitz, Matthew Sexton

“…Ultimately, the patient’s refractory hypotension was determined to be from mechanical compression, both from prolonged intraoperative prone positioning exacerbated by pectus excavatum and from the surgically corrected spine decreasing the diameter of his thoracic cavity (as referenced by his postoperative Haller index). Conclusion. Mechanical compression of thoracic contents as a result of a worsening chest wall deformity can be a complication of spinal deformity correction.…”
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Optimization of Flash Extraction of Akebia trifoliata Seed Oil by the Box-Behnken Response Surface Methodology and Comparison of Oil Yields from Different Origins by Rong-Rong Huang, Li-Ye Fan, Qi-Zhao Li

“…Using Akebia trifoliata seed as raw material, the oil extraction rate was used as index. The effect of flash extraction on the yield of Akebia trifoliata seed oil was investigated. …”
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Fructose Metabolism and Relation to Atherosclerosis, Type 2 Diabetes, and Obesity by Astrid Kolderup, Birger Svihus

“…Despite some positive effects of fructose, such as high relative sweetness, high thermogenic effect, and low glycaemic index, a high intake of fructose, particularly when combined with glucose, can, to a larger extent than a similar glucose intake, lead to metabolic changes in the liver. …”
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Recovery of Carbon Fibres From Aged Epoxy Matrix Composites Using H2O2 as an Oxidant: A Thermodynamic and Technoeconomic Analysis by Paul Njeni Mabalane, Kristof Molnar, Philani Thembelihle Mazibuko, Kolos Molnár, Caroline Khoathane, Mike Masukume

“…Various financial indicators, including the payback period, net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR) and profitability index (PI), were used. The technoeconomic assessment revealed favourable outcomes across all key financial indicators, demonstrating the viability and potential benefits of the process. …”
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Evaluating Bone Health in Egyptian Children with Forearm Fractures: A Case Control Study by Abeer El-Sakka, Cristina Penon, Adham Hegazy, Salwa Elbatrawy, Amr Gobashy, Alvaro Moreira

“…Cases had higher Body Mass Index than Controls, p=0.01. Children in the Cases group had lower mean serum calcium values 8.3±1.4 compared to 9.3±1.1 in Controls (p=0.01). …”
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Exploring Coinvestment Partner Selection Strategies Using Exponential Random Graph Models by Jie Ren

“…Furthermore, in markets characterized by high marketization indexes, state-owned private equities demonstrate greater inclinations to partner with foreign and domestic private-owned private equities. …”
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History of Illicit Stimulant Use Is Not Associated with Long-Lasting Changes in Learning of Fine Motor Skills in Humans by Gabrielle Todd, Verity Pearson-Dennett, Stanley C. Flavel, Miranda Haberfield, Hannah Edwards, Jason M. White

“…Subjects were instructed to follow a moving target on a computer screen with movement of the index finger. Metacarpophalangeal joint angle and first dorsal interosseous electromyographic activity were recorded. …”
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In Vivo Evaluation of the Ameliorating Effects of Small-Volume Resuscitation with Four Different Fluids on Endotoxemia-Induced Kidney Injury by Yan-ling Wang, Jing-hui Chen, Qiong-fang Zhu, Gao-feng Yu, Chen-fang Luo, Gang-jian Luo, Shang-rong Li, Zi-qing Hei

“…LPS injection caused reduced and progressively deteriorated systemic (arterial blood pressure) and renal hemodynamics (renal blood flow and renal vascular resistance index) over time. This deterioration was accompanied by marked renal functional and pathological injury, as well as an oxidative and inflammatory response, manifesting as increased levels of tumor necrosis factor-α, nitric oxide, and malondialdehyde and decreased activity of superoxide dismutase. …”
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Coupling Relationship between Lithofacies and Brittleness of the Shale Oil Reservoir: A Case Study of the Shahejie Formation in the Raoyang Sag by Zhaojing Song, Junqian Li, Xiaoyan Li, Ketong Chen, Chengyun Wang, Peng Li, Yongbo Wei, Rixin Zhao, Xiaocheng Wang, Shasha Zhang, Mengying Yan, Haiyan Geng

“…The lithofacies and brittleness index were predicted by the response characteristics between mineral compositions and logging curves. …”
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Innovation and Collaboration Model Based on Ecological Fiscal Transfer Approach: Case Study on Green Siak Regency Policy Development by Wicaksono Baskoro, Marta Auradian, Febrina Rury, Rafi Muhammad, Gusmansyah Gusmansyah, Hergianasari Putri

“…Substantively, the ecological fiscal transfer approach is an innovative and crucial policy instrument that needs to be adopted to maintain the sustainability of forest areas in Siak Regency while continuing to encourage increased stakeholder collaboration through fiscal transfers and intergovernmental revenue sharing schemes based on ecological indicators as awards given based on the quality-of-life index in sustainable conservation efforts in Siak Regency.…”
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Analysis of Coupled Coordination and Driving Factors of Urbanization, Ecosystem Services, and Human Well-Being in the High and Coarse Sediment Yield in the Middle Yellow River by Hong Cao, Qiuchen Zhu, Hua Bai, Hongzhou He, Chunli Liu

“…The entropy weight method (EWM) and the comprehensive nighttime light index (CNLI) were adopted to assess the level of urbanization and human well-being. …”
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Correlation between Colon Polyps and Metabolic Syndrome and HP Infection Status by Lijuan Huang, Lihong Wu, Qiaohua Qiao, Lizheng Fang

“…Compared with the control group, the polyp group had significant differences in patient gender, body mass index (BMI), waistline, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose level, blood lipid level, and uric acid level (p<0.05), but there were no significant differences in LDL and CEA levels (p>0.05). …”
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Evaluation of the Effects of Different Bacteroides vulgatus Strains against DSS-Induced Colitis by Sijia Li, Chen Wang, Chengcheng Zhang, Yanhong Luo, Qianqian Cheng, Leilei Yu, Zhen Sun

“…Compared to the other three tested strains, B. vulgatus 7K1 more strongly ameliorated the DSS-induced weight loss, shortening of the colon length, increased disease activity index scores, colonic tissue injury, and immunomodulatory disorder. …”
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Comparative Performance Evaluation of Routine Malaria Diagnosis at Ho Municipal Hospital by James Osei-Yeboah, Gameli Kwame Norgbe, Sylvester Yao Lokpo, Mohammed Khadijah Kinansua, Loverage Nettey, Emmanuel Alote Allotey

“…The performance analysis included sensitivity, specificity, receiver operating characteristics (ROC), weighted kappa, Youden index, and p value. Out of the 299 patients, 221 patients were positive by presumptive diagnosis, 35 were positive by Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT), and 25 were positive by microscopy. …”
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The effect of E-commerce on digital inclusive finance: evidence from the E-commerce boom in rural China by Yi-Fan Zhang, Haoxing Zhao

“…Based on quasi-natural experiment data including 2844 counties in China, we employ a staggered difference-in-differences (DiD) model and find that after the arrival of the e-commerce boom, the digital inclusive finance index increased largely. Further mechanism analysis shows that this policy facilitated faster growth in farmers’ income, improved their consumption structure, and promoted innovation in rural areas. …”
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Corneal Endothelial Characteristics, Central Corneal Thickness, and Intraocular Pressure in a Population of Chinese Age-Related Cataract Patients by Yingmei Li, Zhentao Fu, Jian Liu, Miao Li, Yuguang Zhang, Xinyi Wu

“…To describe corneal endothelial characteristics, central corneal thickness, and intraocular pressure in a population of Chinese age-related cataract patients and to determine the effects of age, gender, hypertension, and body mass index (BMI). Methods. 1551 eyes were examined preoperatively. …”
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