Measuring the age-friendliness of cities in the Russian Federation: The translation, validation and application of the age-friendly cities and communities Questionnaire in the city... by Liliya E. Ziganshina, Aizyara F. Garaeva, Liliya I. Talipova, Rustem N. Khairullin, Jeroen Dikken, Joost van Hoof

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A Mindfulness-Based App Intervention for Pregnant Women: Qualitative Evaluation of a Prototype Using Multiple Case Studies by Silvia Rizzi, Maria Chiara Pavesi, Alessia Moser, Francesca Paolazzi, Michele Marchesoni, Stefania Poggianella, Erik Gadotti, Stefano Forti

“…How a woman adapts to these changes can affect her quality of life and psychological well-being. Recently developed digital solutions have assumed a crucial role in supporting the psychological well-being of pregnant women. …”
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Primary Angioplasty in a Catastrophic Presentation: Acute Left Main Coronary Total Occlusion—The ATOLMA Registry by A. Gutiérrez-Barrios, L. Gheorghe, S. Camacho-Freire, F. Valencia-Serrano, D. Cañadas-Pruaño, G. Calle-Pérez, I. Alarcón de la Lastra, E. Silva, D. García-Molinero, A. Agarrado-Luna, R. Zayas-Ruedas, R. Vázquez-García, A. Serra

“…ATOLMA and left dominance could be incompatible with life.…”
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Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 Mass Level Is Increased in Elderly Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by J. Fortunato, V. Bláha, J. Bis, J. Št’ásek, C. Andrýs, J. Vojáček, B. Jurašková, L. Sobotka, P. Polanský, M. Brtko

“…Lp-PLA2 mass was measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit (USCN Life Science, China) before and 3 days after the procedure. …”
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Immune responses of cattle vaccinated by various routes with Mycobacterium bovis Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) by Mitchell V. Palmer, Soyoun Hwang, Carly Kanipe, Ellie J. Putz, Luis Guilherme Virgilio Fernandes, Anna Didkowska, Paola M. Boggiatto

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Modifiable factors for irritable bowel syndrome: evidence from Mendelian randomisation approach by Jinling Tang, Zhirong Yang, Shanshan Wu, Feng Sha, Tengfei Lin, Di Liu, Meiling Cao, Yiwen Jiang, Weijie Cao, Fuxiao Li

“…MR analyses revealed strong causation between IBS and multisite chronic pain (OR=2.20, 95% CI 1.82 to 2.66), gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (OR=1.31, 95% CI 1.23 to 1.39), well-being spectrum (OR=0.17, 95% CI 0.13 to 0.21), life satisfaction (OR=0.31, 95% CI 0.25 to 0.38), positive affect (OR=0.30, 95% CI 0.24 to 0.37), neuroticism score (OR=1.20, 95% CI 1.16 to 1.25) and depression (OR=1.50, 95% CI 1.37 to 1.66). …”
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Impact of Extended Membrane Rupture on Neonatal Inflammatory Responses and Composite Neonatal Outcomes in Early-Preterm Neonates—A Prospective Study by Maura-Adelina Hincu, Liliana Gheorghe, Luminita Paduraru, Daniela-Cristina Dimitriu, Anamaria Harabor, Ingrid-Andrada Vasilache, Iustina Solomon-Condriuc, Alexandru Carauleanu, Ioana Sadiye Scripcariu, Dragos Nemescu

“…This prospective study aimed to measure neonates’ inflammatory markers in the first 72 h of life based on ROM duration. The second aim was to examine the relationship between PROMs, serum inflammatory markers, and composite adverse neonatal outcomes after controlling for gestational age (GA). …”
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Biology-Informed inverse problems for insect pests detection using pheromone sensors by Malou, Thibault, Parisey, Nicolas, Adamczyk-Chauvat, Katarzyna, Vergu, Elisabeta, Laroche, Béatrice, Calatayud, Paul-André, Lucas, Philippe, Labarthe, Simon

“…Most insects have the ability to modify the odor landscape in order to communicate with their conspecies during key phases of their life cycle such as reproduction. They release pheromones in their nearby environment, volatile compounds that are detected by insects of the same species with exceptional specificity and sensitivity. …”
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Inhaled [D-Ala2]-Dynorphin 1-6 Prevents Hyperacetylation and Release of High Mobility Group Box 1 in a Mouse Model of Acute Lung Injury by Vladislav N. Karkischenko, Veronika I. Skvortsova, Melik T. Gasanov, Yuriy V. Fokin, Maxim S. Nesterov, Nataliya V. Petrova, Oxana V. Alimkina, Igor A. Pomytkin

“…COVID-19 is a respiratory infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that can rapidly escalate to life-threatening pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). …”
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Integrating WHO thinking healthy programme for maternal mental health into routine antenatal care in China: a randomized-controlled pilot trial by Anum Nisar, Juan Yin, Jingjun Zhang, Wenli Qi, Jie Yu, Jiaying Li, Xiaomei Li, Atif Rahman

“…We assessed depressive symptoms using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) at baseline, after the intervention and 4–6 weeks post-intervention, along with evaluations of anxiety, perceived social support, and health-related quality of life.ResultsAmong the 737 pregnant women screened, 267 (30.26%) scored ≥5 on the PHQ-9. …”
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Augmentation with the inferior extensor retinaculum may facilitate earlier recovery in all-inside arthroscopic management of chronic lateral ankle instability by Xin Luo, Chong Xue, Yue Xue, Kai Fehske, Zi-He Zhang, Nicola Maffulli, Filippo Migliorini, Shi-Ming Feng

“…The American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society ankle hindfoot scale(AOFAS-AH) and Karlsson ankle function score (KAFS) were employed to assess ankle function; the Tegner score was employed to assess the patient’s level of exercise; the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score [FAOS, including score of symptoms-diseases, pain, function-daily living score, function in sports and recreational activities, and quality of life] was used to assess the patient’s daily activity ability. …”
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Optimised fertigation improves yield and quality of cucumbers for resource efficiency and economic return in high-tech greenhouses by Sonali, Jing He, Yuanyuan Wang, Weiguang Liang, Fatemeh Rasouli, Lihua Li, Jayakumar Bose, Michelle Donovan-Mak, Samsul Huda, Vijay Jayasena, Talaat Ahmed, David T. Tissue, Zhong-Hua Chen

“…Highlighting the potential benefits of maintained fertigation in glasshouse the study revealed that EC 2.5 performed better in maintaining the shelf life of fruits at 2 °C and 7 °C. The study also showed significant differential expression of potassium transporter genes, which correlated with yield and WUE, highlighting the molecular link between fertigation management and plant responses. …”
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Cancer-associated fibroblasts promote pro-tumor functions of neutrophils in pancreatic cancer via IL-8: potential suppression by pirfenidone by Tomohiko Yagi, Shunsuke Kagawa, Shohei Nogi, Atsuki Taniguchi, Masashi Yoshimoto, Kanto Suemori, Yasuo Nagai, Shuto Fujita, Shinji Kuroda, Satoru Kikuchi, Yoshihiko Kakiuchi, Fuminori Teraishi, Kosei Takagi, Toshiaki Ohara, Hiroshi Tazawa, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara

“…Neutrophils co-cultured with CAFs increased migratory capacity and prolonged life span. CAF-affected neutrophils enhance the migratory and invasive activities of pancreatic cancer cells. …”
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Identification of apple genes <i>Md-Exp7</i> and <i>Md-PG1</i> alleles in advanced selections resistant to scab by I. I. Suprun, S. V. Tokmakov, E. A. Al-Nakib, E. V. Lobodina

“…The creation of apple varieties with a high level of flesh firmness and long shelf life is one of the important goals in breeding. Among the genes controlling these traits, the role of the endogenous ethylene biosynthesis control gene, Md-ACS1, the expansin gene, Md-Exp7, and the polygalacturonase gene, Md-PG1, has been established. …”
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Socio-demographic portrait of the applicant and the main motives for choosing the "Therapy and rehabilitation" speciality by S.V. Zakharov, O.B. Nekhanevych, O.O. Rusakova, O.V. Smolianova

“…It was determined that the contingent of applicants is represented mainly by persons aged 16-18 (74%) with an active life position (90%). Additionally, most are familiar with the specifics of medical professions (62%) and have had previous personal or professional contact with physical therapy and occupational therapy (78%). …”
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Cerebellum abnormalities in vascular mild cognitive impairment with depression symptom patients: A multimodal magnetic resonance imaging study by Yirong Chen, Liling Chen, Liyu Hu, Jianjun Wang, Jinhuan Zhang, Hanqing Lyu, Jinping Xu, Jianxiang Chen, Haibo Yu

“…Background: Subcortical vascular mild cognitive impairment (svMCI) frequently occurs alongside depression symptoms, significantly affecting patients' quality of life. While cognitive decline and depression symptoms are linked to cerebellar changes, the specific relationship between these changes and cognitive status in svMCI patients with depression symptoms remains unclear. …”
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Association of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances with gout risk: a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES 2007–2018 data emphasizing mixture effects by Haixin Feng, Siran Li, Shiqing Huang, Linxi He, Ruihao Huang, Renhuizi Wei, Xin Peng, Haiyi Yan, Chongxiang Xiong, Bingsong Zhang

“…PFHxS has the longest metabolic half-life in humans (7.3 years) and bioaccumulates in the endocrine, immune, nervous, and reproductive systems. …”
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Incidence and risk factors for clinical omphalitis among neonates in Eastern Uganda using chlorhexidine gel for cord care: a community-cohort study by John Wogabaga, Kathy Burgoine, Abel Kakuru, Brendah Nambozo, Martin Chebet, Josephine Tumuhamye, Benon Wanume, Faith Oguttu, Milton W. Musaba, Agnes Napyo, Solomon Wani, Peter Olupot-Olupot, Andrew D. Weeks, Thorkild Tylleskär, David Mukunya

“…Our outcome of interest was clinical omphalitis, defined as purulent discharge from the umbilical cord stump within the first twenty-eight days of life as witnessed by a study midwife. Data were analyzed using Stata version 17.0. …”
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Harnessing the potential of chloroplast-derived expression elements for enhanced production of cellulases in Escherichia coli by Ayesha Siddiqui, Muhammad Mudassar Iqbal, Asad Ali, Iqra Fatima, Hazrat Ali, Aamir Shehzad, Sameer H. Qari, Ghulam Raza, Muhammad Aamer Mehmood, Peter J. Nixon, Niaz Ahmad

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Merck Open Global Health Library in vitro screening against Schistosoma mansoni identified two new substances with antischistosomal activities for further development by Monique Evelyn Ueberall, Martina Berchthold, Cécile Häberli, Sven Lindemann, Thomas Spangenberg, Jennifer Keiser, Christoph G. Grevelding

“…If untreated, the disease can cause life-threatening complications. The current treatment of schistosomiasis relies on a single drug, praziquantel (PZQ). …”
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