Recovery of the Intestinal Microbiota Metabolic Activity in Patients with Bronchial Asthma by O. Yu. Zolnikova, N. D. Potskhverashvili, N. I. Kokina

“…All patients demonstrated normalisation of the SCFA spectrum and anaerobic index. In patients without SIBO, during a probiotic therapy, an increase in the total content of SCFA (p <0.001), acetic and butyric acid (p <0.001) was revealed. …”
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The Relationship Between Novel Inflammatory Markers and Serum 25‐Hydroxyvitamin D Among US Adults by Hang Zhao, Yangyang Zhao, Yini Fang, Weibang Zhou, Wenjing Zhang, Jiecheng Peng

“…However, few studies have incorporated novel inflammatory markers such as the platelet‐to‐lymphocyte ratio (PLR), platelet‐to‐high density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (PHR), systemic inflammatory index (SII), neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio (NLR), systemic inflammatory response (SIRI), and neutrophil‐to‐high‐density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHR). …”
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Determination of Hydraulic Properties of a Large Self-Propped Hydraulic Fracture in the Geothermal Research Borehole Horstberg Z1 in the Northwest German Basin by Reinhard Jung, Alireza Hassanzadegan, Torsten Tischner

“…At the same time it is more than ten times higher than the transmissivity of propped fractures in shale gas reservoirs. The injectivity index of the studied fracture resulting from transmissivity and the high length to height ratio of the fracture enables to circulate water or brine through the fracture at flow rates up to about 0.005 m3/s. …”
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Research on machine vision online monitoring system for egg production and quality in cage environment by Zhenlong Wu, Hengyuan Zhang, Cheng Fang

“…To diverse operational needs, two distinct post-processing algorithms were developed: one for counting eggs and detecting abnormalities during robotic patrols, and another for assessing egg quality through fixed video streams, which measured crucial parameters such as egg dimensions and shape indexes. Experimental results revealed that the henhouse average network latencies of 35 ms, with signal strengths between -30 and -71 dBm, ensuring data transmission to the poultry management system. …”
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Effects of Different Light Spectra on Oxidative Stress and Nutritional Quality of the Fish <i>Plectropomus leopardus</i> by Wensheng Li, Zheng Zhang, Baoliang Liu, Yingying Fang, Shuquan Cao, Wenyang Li, Yan Sun, Chengbin He, Chuanxin Zhang, Fan Fei

“…The muscle of <i>P. leopardus</i> was rich in lysine and its essential AA index was in the order of blue light, full-spectrum, green light, dark and red group. …”
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Long-Term Real-World Outcomes of Tenofovir Alafenamide in Chronic Hepatitis B: Detailed Analysis of Treatment-Naive and Experienced Patients by Yu-Xuan Song, Guang-Jun Song, Hui Ma, Bo Feng, Yan-Di Xie

“…The baseline body mass index (BMI) <25 kg/m2 (p=0.02) and HBsAg <3.3 log10IU/mL (p=0.04) were identified as predictive factors for a decrease in HBsAg ≥0.5 log10IU/mL at 48 weeks. …”
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Performance of some civil engineering structures on Odukpani clay shale, Southeastern Nigeria by Abidemi Olujide Ilori, Anthony Michael George, Ini Christopher Umoh, Ediomo O. Eyakndue, Ubong Udoette Ukpekpe

“…Results indicate the near the surface horizon which serves as the foundation for highway pavement is composed of soil materials that are highly permeable, dispersive, collapsible, easily eroded as indicated by low Slake Durability Index with values between 6.9 and 51.42%; properties which are all dependent on changes in water content. …”
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A tale for two roles: Root-secreted methyl ferulate inhibits P. nicotianae and enriches the rhizosphere Bacillus against black shank disease in tobacco by Siqi Ma, Qianru Chen, Yanfen Zheng, Tingting Ren, Rui He, Lirui Cheng, Ping Zou, Changliang Jing, Chengsheng Zhang, Yiqiang Li

“…The overexpression of caffeic acid O-methyltransferase NtCOMT10 resulted in increased methyl ferulate secretion (increased to 221.09% compared with that of the wild-type), concomitant improvement in the disease suppression of tobacco black shank disease (disease index decreased from 20% to less than 10%) and enrichment of beneficial microbes. …”
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The Protocol for the Multi-Ethnic, multi-centre raNdomised controlled trial of a low-energy Diet for improving functional status in heart failure with Preserved ejection fraction (... by Noelle Robertson, Melanie J Davies, Thomas Yates, Gerry P McCann, Gaurav Singh Gulsin, Emer M Brady, Joanne V Wormleighton, Eylem Levelt, Oliver Rider, Jiliu Pan, Christopher Miller, Iain Squire, Mehak Asad, Fardad Soltani, Michelle Hadjiconstantinou, Rachel L Brown, Joanna M Bilak

“…The primary imaging endpoint is the change in left atrial volume indexed to height on cardiac MRI. Key secondary endpoints include symptoms and quality of life measured by the KCCQ score.Ethics and dissemination The Health Research Authority Ethics Committee (REC reference 22/EM/0215) has approved the study. …”
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Lifestyle risk factors for overweight and obesity among rural Indian adults: a community-based prospective cohort study by Rajesh Kumar Rai, Sabri Bromage, Jan-Walter De Neve, Anamitra Barik

“…India’s nutrition transition has led to an increased burden of overweight/obesity (body mass index of ≥23 kg/m2), driven by lifestyle factors like poor diet, inactivity, and substance use, prompting public health interventions. …”
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Efficacy of fish oil supplementation on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a meta-analysis by Like Zhou, Dongmei Sun, Houqiao Bai

“…But showed no significant benefits on alanine transaminase [ALT, SMD: −0.15 (95% CI: −0.45 to 0.15)], gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase [GGT, SMD: −0.07 (95% CI: −0.26 to 0.12)], body mass index [BMI, SMD: 0.16 (95% CI: −0.34 to 0.02)], high-density lipoprotein cholesterol [HDL, SMD: 0.02 (95% CI: −0.18 to 0.22)], low-density lipoprotein cholesterol [LDL, SMD: −0.01 (95% CI: −0.20 to 0.18)], Total Cholesterol [TC, SMD: −0.34 (95% CI: −0.70 to 0.01)] and so on.ConclusionThe current evidence supports the fish oil supplementation in improving MASLD. …”
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Vermicompost and NPSZnB Fertilizer Levels on Maize (Zea mays L.) Growth, Yield Component, and Yield at Guto Gida, Western Ethiopia by Abdela Tufa

“…Vermicompost and NPSZnB fertilizer applied together had a large effect on plant height, leaf area index, ear weight, thousand kernel weight, and grain yield. …”
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Influencing factors of acute kidney injury in elderly patients with diabetic nephropathy and establishment of nomogram model by Ganlin Wu, Ganlin Wu, Yanli Ye, Meirong Xu, Yanxia Zhang, Zuopeng Lu, Lv Huang

“…Age, ACR, and CysC levels are independent risk factors for acute kidney injury in diabetic nephropathy, and LVEF and eGFR are independent protective factors (P&lt;0.05). The C-index of the nomogram risk prediction model in predicting acute kidney injury in diabetic nephropathy is 0.768 (95% CI: 0.663-0.806), and the calibration curve tends to the ideal curve; the prediction threshold is &gt;0.18, and the nomogram risk prediction model provides a clinical net benefits, and clinical net benefits were higher than independent predictors.ConclusionThe establishment of a nomogram model for acute kidney injury in elderly patients with diabetic nephropathy based on age, ACR, CysC, LVEF, and eGFR has a good predictive effect, which can help doctors more accurately assess the patient’s condition and provide a basis for formulating personalized treatment plans.…”
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Associations between caregivers’ health behaviours and overweight/obesity among children aged 2–6 years in Beijing, China: a cross-sectional study by Yan Hu, Juan Du, Wenjing Ji, Xueling Li, Aimin Liang, Xiwei Xu

“…Objective To investigate the correlation between caregivers’ health-related behaviours and the prevalence of overweight/obesity among children aged 2–6 years in Beijing city in China.Design Cross-sectional study.Setting Two kindergartens and two community health service centres in Beijing city, China.Participants A total of 1967 children aged 2–6 years were included.Primary and secondary outcome measures Children’s height and weight were measured and body mass index was computed. The caregivers’ exercise health behaviours and dietary health behaviours were assessed using a questionnaire, encompassing the frequency of exercise and the duration of each exercise session, as well as the frequency of consumption of desserts, late-night snacks, and fast food, regular eating habits, and the proportion of meat and vegetables consumed daily. …”
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Prospective Study of Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy for Cervical Radiculopathy in Absenceof Myelopathy by Umesh D. Jain, Amol Gowaikar, Pradip Patil, Uday Ghate, Rishabh Nair

“…All the details of the patients were obtained based on previous hospital records and interactions with them and through neck disability index (NDI) score. Discussion: Decompression of the nerve root can be done by either anterior or posterior approach. …”
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Worldwide patterns and trends in ovarian cancer incidence by histological subtype: a population-based analysis from 1988 to 2017Research in context by Yi-Fan Wei, Li Ning, Yi-Lin Xu, Jing Ma, Dong-Run Li, Zan-Fei Feng, Fang-Hua Liu, Yi-Zi Li, He-Li Xu, Peng Li, Yong-Pei Yu, Dong-Hui Huang, Xiao-Ying Li, Song Gao, Chun-Qing Lin, Ting-Ting Gong, Qi-Jun Wu, Jing-He Lang

“…Findings: The incidence of OC displayed marked disparities across regions and Human Development Index (HDI), with the highest ASRs in Eastern and Central Europe and very high HDI regions, and the lowest in Africa, Asia, and medium HDI regions. …”
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Association of functional health literacy and cognitive ability with self-reported diabetes in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing: a prospective cohort study by Ian J Deary, Chloe Fawns-Ritchie, Jackie Price

“…Additionally adjusting for health behaviours and body mass index fully attenuated cross-sectional associations between functional health literacy and cognitive ability with diabetes status, and partly attenuated associations between functional health literacy and cognitive ability with self-reporting diabetes during follow-up.Conclusions Adequate functional health literacy and better cognitive ability were independently associated with lower likelihood of reporting diabetes.…”
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Nd:YAG Laser Vitreolysis for Symptomatic Vitreous Floaters: Application of Infrared Fundus Photography in Assessing the Treatment Efficacy by Xiaolei Sun, Jingyi Tian, Jinyan Wang, Jingjing Zhang, Ying Wang, Gongqiang Yuan

“…Quantification of floater shadow areas on infrared fundus photography could serve as an objective index for assessing treatment efficacy of Nd:YAG vitreolysis.…”
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Prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity in Malaysia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ker Yang Chua, Ker Yung Chua, Karuthan Chinna, Chooi Ling Lim, Maheeka Seneviwickrama

“…Future studies of the prevalence of childhood excess weight should follow a standardized reference for body mass index by age to ease interstudy comparisons.…”
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Use of DIABAX feed additive and a biogenic stimulant in calves during their rehabilitation after gastrointestinal infections by N. V. Shanshin

“…The tests showed that co-administration of the biogenic stimulant and DIABAX feed additive (in О-2 group) contributed to 100% survival rate in calves, as well as significant increase in calcium and magnesium levels in animal sera by 14.5–23.8% and 61.2–79.5%, respectively, as compared with the initial levels and the levels in control group; increase in albumin and α-globulin protein fraction concentrations by 10.1% and 43.2% (p ≤ 0.05), respectively, albumin/globulin ratio – by 17.5%, color index – by 1.1%, increase in the total immunoglobulin G amount by 2.7 times as compared to the initial values. …”
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