Quality Control of Fetal Wharton’s Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells-Derived Small Extracellular Vesicles by Krishnan I, Ng CY, Kee LT, Ng MH, Law JX, Thangarajah T, Zainuddin AA, Mahmood Z, Rajamanickam S, Subramani B, Lokanathan Y

“…Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) were isolated separately from these four WJMSCs samples using the Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) method and were characterized per Minimal Information for Studies of Extracellular Vesicles (MISEV2018) guidelines. …”
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A differentiated approach to complex treatment of radioiodine-induced salivary gland lesions by A. V. Kopchak, V. А. Makarenko

“…Thus, the treatment we offered, which included long-acting glucocorticoids, proteolysis inhibitors, and sialendoscopic techniques, completely resolved or minimized the clinical manifestations of the disease in 73.3 % of patients (33.3 % in the control group) one year after the start of treatment. …”
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Competing health risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and early response: A scoping review. by Stefan Baral, Amrita Rao, Jean Olivier Twahirwa Rwema, Carrie Lyons, Muge Cevik, Anna E Kågesten, Daouda Diouf, Annette H Sohn, Refilwe Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya, Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Gregorio Millett, Julia L Marcus, Sharmistha Mishra

“…Thus, effectively responding to COVID-19 while minimizing the negative impacts of COVID-19 necessitates innovation and integration of existing programs that are often siloed across health systems. …”
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Secondary Subtalar Arthrodesis: Surgical Outcome and Predictors of Functional Outcome and Quality of Life After Bone Block Distraction vs In Situ Technique by Robin Eelsing BSc, Sally Al-Sheikh MD, Jens A. Halm MD, PhD, Tim Schepers MD, PhD

“…Inclusion criteria were age ≥16 years, having undergone a subtalar arthrodesis following a calcaneal fracture, and a minimal follow-up of 1 year. Exclusion criteria were subtalar arthrodesis before January 2010 and a subtalar arthrodesis within 6 weeks of injury. …”
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The Status of Wild Grapevine (<i>Vitis vinifera</i> L. subsp. <i>sylvestris</i> (C.C. Gmel.) Hegi) Populations in Georgia (South Caucasus) by Gabriele Cola, Gabriella De Lorenzis, Osvaldo Failla, Nikoloz Kvaliashvili, Shengeli Kikilashvili, Maia Kikvadze, Londa Mamasakhlisashvili, Irma Mdinaradze, Ramaz Chipashvili, David Maghradze

“…Flowering timing proved to be the most uniform stage, suggesting minimal environmental pressure on genetic adaptation. …”
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Prioritas Investasi Keamanan Informasi Menggunakan Analytic Network Process (ANP) Bagi Pemerintah Daerah Provinsi Kalimantan Tengah by Ruby Haris, Alva Hendi Muhammad, Asro Nasiri

“…This study hypothesizes that by applying the Analytic Network Process (ANP) method, the Regional Government can more effectively prioritize investments in information security, thereby significantly minimizing cyber threat risks. The proposed solution is to use the ANP method to manage interrelated criteria and provide a comprehensive priority guide between technological, human resource, and policy aspects. …”
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Global regional and national burden of intracerebral hemorrhage between 1990 and 2021 by Zhao-wei Wang, Mei-ping Wan, Jia-hui Tai, Yong Wang, Min-yi Yin

“…Gender analysis identified distinct age-specific patterns, with males above 35 showing higher risk, particularly in Eastern Europe, while South Asia demonstrated minimal gender differences. Our innovative analysis during COVID-19 revealed healthcare system strength significantly impacted ICH outcomes, with well-resourced countries maintaining better outcomes. …”
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Carbon Storage Response to Land Use/Land Cover Changes and SSP‐RCP Scenarios Simulation: A Case Study in Yunnan Province, China by Jing Liu, Kun Yang, Shaohua Zhang, Wenxia Zeng, Xiaofang Yang, Yan Rao, Yan Ma, Changyou Bi

“…Results demonstrated that: (1) Forestland had the highest CS, whereas built‐up land and water showed minimal levels. Western areas boast higher CS, while the east has lower. …”
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In vivo scanning laser fundus and high-resolution OCT imaging of retinal ganglion cell injury in a non-human primate model with an activatable fluorescent-labeled TAT peptide probe... by Xudong Qiu, Seth T Gammon, Carol Rasmussen, Federica Pisaneschi, Charlene B Y Kim, James Ver Hoeve, Steven W Millward, Edward M Barnett, T Michael Nork, Paul L Kaufman, David Piwnica-Worms

“…By contrast, intravitreal TcapQ488 injection prior to the HEA procedure led to minimal probe labeling in the GCL. The results of the dTcap488 control experiments indicated that fast axonal transport carried the probe out of the retina after cell body uptake. …”
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Frequency and structure of emergency calls to the eye centers at the third stage of ophthalmic care depending on its availability in the regions of Azerbaijan by B.Kh. Gadzhieva

“…The frequency of emergency calls to the NCO as a whole (46.3±1.46) and due to injuries (34.9±1.27) is maximal among residents of Baku, minimal among residents of districts of republican subordination (10.8±1.17 and 18.4±1.53, respectively). …”
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Wealth-based inequality in underweight among Scheduled Tribe women in India: a regional analysis by Anshika Singh, Aditya Singh, Mahashweta Chakrabarty, Shivani Singh, Pooja Tripathi

“…The northeastern region that had consistently low underweight prevalence witnessed minimal change over the study period. Wealth inequality, as measured by the ECI, slightly decreased over the study period, from − 0.177 in 2015–16 to -0.134 in 2019–21. …”
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Phthalates toxicity in vivo to rats, mice, birds, and fish: A thematic scoping review by Mohammad Shah Alam, Zannatul Maowa, Mohammad Nazmol Hasan

“…These will assist policymakers in adopting strategies to minimize public exposure and adverse effects.…”
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Sole and Combined Application of Biodigestate, N, P, and K Fertilizers: Impacts on Soil Chemical Properties and Maize Performance by Aruna Olasekan Adekiya, Olufunmilayo Titilayo Ande, Samuel Olatunde Dahunsi, Joshua Ogunwole

“…The study recommends a balanced and sustainable fertilizer application strategy of 60 kg·N·ha−1, 30 kg·P2O5·ha−1, and 30 kg·K·ha−1 with 2500 L·ha−1 of biodigestate to enhance maize production while minimizing cost and environmental impact. However, for those aiming for maize fodder production, a higher fertilizer rate of 120 kg·N·ha−1, 60 kg·P2O5·ha−1, and 60 kg·K·ha−1 with 2500 L·ha−1 of biodigestate is advised.…”
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Nonspecific response of Lake Baikal phytoplankton to anthropogenic impact by A. A. Nikonova, S. S. Vorobyeva

“…In the second decade of May, the percentage of diatoms increased up to ~26–38 % but phytoplankton biomass was minimal (13–30 mg·m–3). By June, the percentage of diatoms in the samples reached 44–75 % at 60–550 mg·m–3. …”
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Effect of Forest Management Types on Soil Carbon Stocks in Montane Forests: A Case Study of Eastern Mau Forest in Kenya by George K. Tarus, Stanley W. Nadir

“…In conclusion, forest disturbances have an impact on soil carbon stocks, and for effective management of forest towards climate stabilization, then disturbance should be minimized if not avoided.…”
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Predicting Photovoltaic Module Lifespan Based on Combined Stress Tests and Latent Heat Analysis by Woojun Nam, Jinho Choi, Gyugwang Kim, Jinhee Hyun, Hyungkeun Ahn, Neungsoo Park

“…Therefore, extending module life and improving power generation efficiency by determining installation sites to minimize latent heat would be advantageous.…”
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Treatment options for Achilles tendinopathy: a scoping review of preclinical studies by Nathanael Opoku Agyeman-Prempeh, Huub Maas, George L. Burchell, Neal L. Millar, Maarten H. Moen, Theodoor Henri Smit

“…Future efforts should focus on developing standardized preclinical Achilles tendinopathy models, improving reporting standards to minimize risk of bias, and facilitating translation to clinical practice.…”
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Enhancing heart and circulatory well-being through optimized radial artery techniques: a meta-analysis of hemostasis and patient comfort by Yanru Yang, Hongyan Zhu, Guangyao Zai

“…ObjectiveThis meta-analysis elucidates the efficacy of the Transradial Band Device (TR Band) in minimizing complications like radial artery occlusion and hematoma, preserving heart health, and enhancing blood flow post-transradial catheterization.MethodsA comprehensive literature search across databases including PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase examined the impact of radial artery compression techniques and decompression times on complications. …”
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Microstructure of the human metastatic vertebral body by Giulia Cavazzoni, Giulia Cavazzoni, Giulia Cavazzoni, Enrico Dall’Ara, Enrico Dall’Ara, Marco Palanca, Marco Palanca, Marco Palanca

“…All microstructural parameters measured in the regions including the lytic or the blastic metastases significantly differed (p &lt; 0.001) from those in the tissues surrounding the lesions. The lytic lesions minimally affected the regions closest to the metastases, with significant differences only in the connectivity density. …”
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Bioinformatics-Based Exploration of the Ability of Ginkgetin to Alleviate the Senescence of Cardiomyocytes After Myocardial Infarction and Its Cardioprotective Effects by Li H, Wei D, Cao H, Han Y, Li L, Liu Y, Qi J, Wu X, Zhang Z

“…There is a need to identify more effective therapeutic agents to minimize cardiomyocyte damage and enhance cardioprotection. …”
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