Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 and the HIV-1 Tat Protein Synergize in Promoting Bcl-2 Expression and Preventing Endothelial Cell Apoptosis: Implications for the Pathogenesis of AIDS-As... by Cecilia Sgadari, Giovanni Barillari, Clelia Palladino, Stefania Bellino, Brunella Taddeo, Elena Toschi, Barbara Ensoli

“…As Bcl-2 is expressed in human KS lesions in a fashion paralleling the progression of the disease, these findings suggest a molecular mechanism by which Tat and FGF-2 cooperate in KS maintenance and progression in HIV-infected individuals.…”
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High-achieving adults’ opinions on their educational lives and suggestions about educating gifted students by Özlenen Özdiyar Gedik, Abdul Samet Demirkaya, Eda Gürlen

“…The study group was composed of eight high-achieving individuals from Turkey. The data were gathered through semi-structured interview forms. …”
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Changes in length-at-first return of a sea trout (Salmo trutta) population in northern France by Josset, Quentin, Beaulaton, Laurent, Romakkaniemi, Atso, Nevoux, Marie

“…From 1984-2022, the length of first-time returning individuals decreased by 1.73 mm.year-1 (SD = 0.08), which resulted in the loss of c. 12.3% of mean body length. …”
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A Novel Algorithm Combining Finite State Method and Genetic Algorithm for Solving Crude Oil Scheduling Problem by Qian-Qian Duan, Gen-Ke Yang, Chang-Chun Pan

“…The FSM and GA are combined to take the advantage of each method and compensate deficiencies of individual methods. In the proposed algorithm, the finite state method makes up for the weakness of GA which is poor at local searching ability. …”
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Perspective: Current Scientific Evidence and Research Strategies in the Role of Almonds in Cardiometabolic Health by Paula R Trumbo, Jamy Ard, France Bellisle, Adam Drewnowski, Jack A Gilbert, Ronald Kleinman, Anoop Misra, John Sievenpiper, Maha Tahiri, Karol E Watson, James Hill

“…Almonds are consumed by individuals around the world. Because almonds are rich in protein, unsaturated fatty acids, and fiber, a significant amount of research has been conducted on their role in affecting various cardiometabolic endpoints (body weight, blood pressure, blood cholesterol levels, and glycemic response). …”
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The influence of ethical dilemmas in the accounting by Hugo Palácios, Joaquim Sant´ana Fernandes, Cristina Gonçalves, Gabriela Gonçalves, Cátia Sousa

“…The sample, by convenience, consisting of 442 individuals and this empirical study was conducted through a survey by an online questionnaire. …”
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Mindfulness-based relapse prevention for drug addiction in Nepal: impact and implications of an initial 2-day training of trainers by Arun Jha, Bharat Goit, Robin Jha, Prerna Jha, Prabhat Kiran Pradhan, Achyut Acharya

“…If successful, this may help a huge number of individuals in recovery.…”
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Special Care Dentistry in a Patient with Prader–Willi Syndrome through the Use of Atraumatic Restorative Treatment under General Anesthesia by Caio Vinícius Gonçalves Roman-Torres, Sérgio Takashi Kussaba, Yasmin Comoti Vita Bantim, Roberta de Barros Antunes Almeida de Oliveira

“…Prader–Willi syndrome described in 1956 has a genetic origin, affecting both genders, varying in presence and intensity from individual to individual. A precocious diagnosis, before the manifestation of symptoms, has brought some improvement in the quality of life of the carriers in the last years. …”
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Simultaneous Pose and Correspondence Estimation Based on Genetic Algorithm by Haiwei Yang, Fei Wang, Zhe Li, Hang Dong

“…Finally, the fittest individual is stochastically selected from the final population. …”
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Association of Human Leukocyte Antigen Class I Polymorphism with Spontaneous Clearance of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen in Qidong Han Population by Fengqin Miao, Hang Sun, Ning Pan, Jinhuan Xu, Jie Qiu, Yuqing Shen, Wei Xie, Jianqiong Zhang

“…All the individuals were unrelated males enrolled from Qidong Han population and were followed up for 10 years. …”
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Association of pituitary neuroendocrine tumors and neurofibromatosis type 1: assessing causation versus coincidence. Case report by Mercedes Aguilar-Soto, Julia M. Zuarth-Vázquez, Laura Leyva-Figueroa, Karla Zarco-Ávila, Armando Gamboa-Domínguez, Aldo Eguiluz-Melendez, Laura C. Hernández-Ramírez

“…Additional clinical and molecular data from large cohorts of affected individuals should help clarify this question.…”
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The synergistic effect of the triglyceride-glucose index and a body shape index on cardiovascular mortality: the construction of a novel cardiovascular risk marker by Hao-ming He, Ying-ying Xie, Qiang Chen, Yi-ke Li, Xue-xi Li, Sun-jing Fu, Na Li, Yan-ru Han, Yan-xiang Gao, Jin-gang Zheng

“…It showed a J-shaped relationship and a positive linear relationship with cardiovascular mortality in individuals with and without diabetes, respectively. …”
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Urinary Incontinence in Men with Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Study by İsmail Uysal, Özgür Nadiye Doğrukök, Yalcin Golcuk, Fatih Özden, Mehmet Özkeskin, Miray Başer, Bircan Yücekaya, Zeynep Nisa Karakoyun

“…As expected, UI was higher in individuals with increased disability. The QoL of individuals with UI is more negatively affected. …”
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The effects of ultra-selective beta1-antagonism on the metabolic and cytokine profile in septic shock patients receiving noradrenaline: a sub-investigation from the STRESS-L Random... by Jarrod L. Thomas, Kirsty C. McGee, Anower Hossain, Gavin D. Perkins, Anthony C. Gordon, Duncan Young, Danny McAuley, Mervyn Singer, Ranjit Lall, Tina Kramaric, Janet M. Lord, Tony Whitehouse, Luis A. J. Mur, for the STRESS-L. collaborators

“…These metabolomic data were also re-analysed using individual and cluster-level analysis. The individual-level models were adjusted for confounders, such as age, sex, noradrenaline dosage and patient (random effect). …”
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Mark loss can strongly bias estimates of demographic rates in multi-state models: a case study with simulated and empirical datasets by Touzalin, Frédéric, Petit, Eric J., Cam, Emmanuelle, Stagier, Claire, Teeling, Emma C., Puechmaille, Sébastien J.

“…In this study, we focus on the issue of mark loss and the associated recycling of remarked individuals, which requires further exploration given the increasing use of these models. 2. …”
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Asthma Counselling Targeted to Removal of Domestic Animals by Louise Hagan, Pierre Valois, Hélène Patenaude, Hélène Boutin, Louis-Philippe Boulet, France Lafrenière

“…OBJECTIVES: To create and evaluate the efficacy of a short individualized educational intervention program, based on Prochaska’s transtheoretical model, for a six-month period in a population of adult asthma patients living with domestic animals but sensitized to these pets.…”
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Chronic Neck Pain and Whiplash: A Case-Control Study of the Relationship between Acute Whiplash Injuries and Chronic Neck Pain by Michael D Freeman, Arthur C Croft, Annette M Rossignol, Christopher J Centeno, Whitney L Elkins

“…The authors undertook a case-control study of chronic neck pain and whiplash injuries in nine states in the United States to determine whether whiplash injuries contributed significantly to the population of individuals with chronic neck and other spine pain.…”
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A mulher na produção têxtil portuguesa tardo-medieval by Joana Sequeira, Arnaldo Sousa Melo

“…Through the analysis of generic and individual references on the occupation of women in the textile sector, this article will look to define the role of women at each stage of production (fiber preparation, spinning, weaving, finishing processes, manufacture of clothing and trade/organization of production).…”
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An Analysis of an Inflammatory Bowel Disease Practise in an Urban Community Hospital by David Adam, Jonathan Adam, Howard Price

“…OBJECTIVES: To review an individual community gastroenterologist’s experience with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). …”
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First seroprevalence survey of bovine anaplasmosis: an emerging tick-borne disease in commercial livestock and dairy farms in Bangladesh by Md. Makshuder Rahman Zim, Nurnabi Ahmed, Mostak Ahmed, Md. Abu Haris Miah, Md. Mahfuzur Rahman Sajib, Md. Rajiur Rahaman Rabbi, Md. Khalilur Rahman, Babul Chandra Roy, Md. Hasanuzzaman Talukder, Ala Tabor

“…The highest regional seroprevalence of Anaplasma was 45.93% in individual level and 74.4% in herd level recorded in the southeast region, whereas it was 48.8% in individual level and 83.3% in herd level in Khagrachari and Sherpur districts, indicating an emerging state of the disease. …”
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