Chronic hepatitis B and risk of kidney involvement by M. V. Mayevskaya, I. N. Tikhonov, V. T. Ivashkin

“…At development of liver cirrhosis (LC) and its decompensation one more aspect of renal disease at CHB arises i.e. risk of hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) of the 1st or 2nd type that is a poor prognostic marker and requires individual therapeutic approach.Conclusion. HBV-associated renal disease can develop as glomerulonephritis within systemic CHB manifestation or as complication of interferon-therapy due to nephrotoxicity of some antiviral agents, or as infection during replacement renal therapy (hemodialysis, transplantation of kidneys, etc.), as well as acute damage of kidneys or CRF (HRS of the 1st or 2nd type) in patients with decompensated LC at CHB outcome. …”
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Forage harvesting using branch pruning compromises sustainable use and conservation of Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir., an endangered species by Bossila Séraphin Hien, Loyapin Bondé, Mohamed Mahamoud Charahabil, Sié Sylvestre Da, Joseph Issaka Boussim, Oumarou Ouédraogo

“…We measured leaf biomass on representative living branches on 48 individual trees of P. erinaceus distributed in protected and communal areas following topography gradient. …”
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Centralización de instalaciones térmicas mediante energías renovables para una agrupación de bloques de viviendas. = Centralisation of thermal installations using renewable energie... by Sergio Escudero-Castañeda, Saúl Álvarez-Fuente, Raúl Briones-Llorente, Fernando Aguilar-Romero, Natalia Muñoz-Rujas, Gabriel Rubio-Pérez

“…The aim of this work is to study the feasibility and the project for the replacement of 217 individual boilers (natural gas). After an evaluation of the different possible solutions, a centralised installation of biomass boilers supported by solar energy has been chosen in order to meet the annual heating and DHW demands…”
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ANALYSIS OF SURFACE DEFECTS OF ALUMINUM AND ITS ALLOYS WITH A SCANNING KELVIN PROBE by A. K. Tyavlovsky, A. L. Zharin, O. K. Gusev, R. I. Varabei, N. I. Muhurov, G. V. Sharonov, K. U. Pantsialeyeu

“…Additionally, a histogram of CPD values distribution and statistical characteristics including the expectation of CPD mean value and histogram half-width were calculated either for the whole distribution or for each individual mode in a case of multimodal distribution.The spatial CPD distribution of A99 aluminum and AMG-2 alloy surfaces after electrochemical polishing and diamond finishing was studied. …”
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A cross-sectional study of the mental health burden among COVID-19 survivors by Arvind Nongpiur, Bhupen Barman, Kimberly Syiem, Andreecia Mn Mawiong, Naveen Anand, Arvind Nune

“…This study aimed to assess the incidence and severity of mental health issues among individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 infection. Methods: A semi-structured proforma for socio-demographic and clinical parameters was used to collect cross-sectional hospital-based data of subjects who tested positive for COVID-19 infection. …”
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Lebanon: An Ordinary “Consociational Democracy” in the Regional Context by A. V. Sarabiev

“…The motley confessional composition of society, along with the historically determined foreign policy guidelines of individual communities, suggested a special informal decision-making mechanism throughout the country — not on the basis of majority power, but on a contractual, compromise principle. …”
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Respiratory dysfunction in whiplash associated disorders (WAD) with cervical plexus syndrome – A case report by NA Nystrom, SR Daulat, A Zakaria, M Petersen, VM Moodley, LP. Champagne

“…The condition exhibits significant variability among affected individuals and can involve numerous secondary symptoms, including but not limited to myalgia, central sensitization, migraines, photophobia, jaw pain, dysphagia, joint stiffness, and tinnitus, while significant breathing problems are not commonly associated with or prominently considered in WAD.Herein, we present the diagnosis and successful surgical treatment of severe respiratory dysfunction and staccato speech in a patient with WAD, who over a period of more than ten years underwent multiple spirometry evaluations for breathing difficulties that correlated with the severity of neck pain. …”
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Improvement of Presbyopia, Dry Eye, Intraocular Pressure, and Near Vision Through Cassiae Tea Consumption by Mei Fan, Jen-Lin Hung, Shao-Huan Hung, Li-Chai Chen, Chi-Ting Horng

“…These benefits may particularly aid individuals with presbyopia and those engaged in near-distance activities, such as smartphone use.…”
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“Nobody Seemed to Notice My Work”: The Lived Experiences of Home Care Workers Assisting People With Chronic Diseases: A Phenomenological Study by Valentina Cacciapuoti, Silvio Simeone, Michele Virgolesi, Medeline R. Sterling, Elisa Dallago, Ercole Vellone, Rosaria Alvaro, Gianluca Pucciarelli

“…The extrapolation of the themes followed. The individual researchers compared the various extrapolated themes. …”
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Screening of the Dichloromethane: Methanolic Extract of Centella asiatica for Antibacterial Activities against Salmonella typhi, Escherichia coli, Shigella sonnei, Bacillus subtili... by Berick Moturi Sieberi, George Isanda Omwenga, Rachael Kitondo Wambua, Judith Chemutai Samoei, Mathew Piero Ngugi

“…The present study indicates that the tested plant can be an important source of antibacterial agents and recommends that the active phytoconstituents be isolated, identified, and screened individually for activities and also subjected further for in vivo and toxicological studies.…”
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MicroRNA-Based Markers of Oral Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Buccal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Systems Biology Approach by Setareh Shojaei, Pouya Menbari, Shokoofeh Jamshidi, Amir Taherkhani

“…These findings may benefit the prognosis and management of individuals with OTSCC/BSCC. However, additional experimental verification is required.…”
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NEW ROLE FOR THE TEACHER: PREVENT STUDENTS FROM COMPLETELY ABANDONING THEMSELVES TO AI AND RELINQUISHING CONTROL OVER THEIR LEARNING. Illustration for foreign languages for specifi... by Felicia CONSTANTIN

“…The activity proposed by the teacher is created from an action-type perspective and targets individual general skills, linguistic communication skills, language activities, fields, tasks, strategies, and texts. …”
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Cytotoxicity and Exposure Assessment of PM2.5 in a Residential Home during COVID-19 Lockdown by Ummi Sabariah Mahamud, Armania Nurdin, Eliani Ezani

“…Abstract As individuals become more confined to their homes, especially during the COVID-19 lockdown and the post-pandemic era, human activities will continue to generate more indoor particles. …”
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Trunk, Mass Grasp, Knee, and Hip Muscle Performance in CrossFit Participants: Reference Values According to Participants' Sex and Limb Dominance by Ana Luiza R Rodrigues, Renan A. Resende, Livia S. Pogetti, Thiago R. T. Santos, Henrique M. P. Faria, Mauro H. Chagas, Juliana M Ocarino

“… # Results Participants included 111 individuals (58 males and 53 females) with at least one year of experience in CrossFit. …”
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The functional instrumental test of flexion-extension motion in the radiocarpal joint: reference parameters by Dmitry V. Skvortsov, Danila A. Lobunko, Galina Е. Ivanova

“…RESULTS: The evaluation of the upper limb functions using the clinical scales (ARAT, FMA-UE, MRC) has demonstrated, that the parameters correspond to the ones in healthy individuals. When using the “Wrist-0” test, the motion amplitude was significantly lower than in the «Wrist-flex» test (p 0.05). …”
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UAV-Based Survey of the Earth Pyramids at the Kuklica Geosite (North Macedonia) by Ivica Milevski, Bojana Aleksova, Slavoljub Dragićević

“…Given the site’s small size (0.5 km²), the freely available satellite images and digital elevation models are not suitable for comprehensive analysis and monitoring of the site, especially in terms of the individual forms within the site. Instead, new tools are increasingly being used for such tasks, including UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). …”
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Assessment of the healing properties of Cichorium intybus L. extracts on wounds by Berivan Kaçmaz, Duygu Misirli, Seçil Erden Tayhan, Zafer Ömer Özdemir, Mahfuz Elmastaş

“…Background: Throughout the course of an individual's lifespan, they may come across a diverse range of minor or significant incidents that have the potential to result in the development of scars on any region of their physique. …”
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Adaptation Practices of Young Central Asian Migrants in Tatarstan: A Socioanthropological Survey by Tatiana A. Titova, Vadim E. Kozlov, Elena V. Frolova

“…And it is already common practice that the majority of arriving individuals are Central Asian citizens, the three leading origin countries being Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. …”
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Plasma brain-related biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets in pediatric ECMO by Sue J. Hong, Bradley J. De Souza, Kristen K. Penberthy, Lisa Hwang, David E. Procaccini, John N. Kheir, Melania M. Bembea

“…Understanding these mechanisms of injury through biomarker analysis supports potential neuroprotective strategies such as individualized blood pressure targets, judicious hypercarbia and hypoxemia correction, and immunomodulation (inhaled hydrogen and N-acetylcysteine). …”
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Molecular and serological investigation of hepatitis B virus in patients with acute undifferentiated febrile illness at Tha Song Yang hospital, Tak Province, Thailand by Narin Thippornchai, Anon Sae-Oueng, Akanitt Jittmittraphap, Wang Nguitragool, Pornsawan Leaungwutiwong

“…The overall seroprevalence showed 40.58% positivity for HBcAb and 48.98% for HBsAb. Therefore, individuals residing near the Thai border who did not receive the HBV vaccine at birth were recommended to complete a catch-up vaccination series of three doses to mitigate the HBV infection rate and enhance HBV antibody levels.…”
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