The diabetes mellitus comorbidity index in European Union member states based on the 2019 European Health Interview Survey by Nóra Kovács, Nour Mahrouseh, Lorenzo Monasta, Angela Andreella, Stefano Campostrini, Orsolya Varga

“…A higher comorbidity index was found in sub-populations exhibiting lower education, unemployment or other labour status, lower income, rural residence, and poor health behaviours including obesity, physical inactivity, and poor diet. …”
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Enhanced effect of radiofrequency ablation on HCC by siRNA-PD-L1-endostatin Co-expression plasmid delivered by Pengfei Chen, Kun Li, Jinwei Chen, He Hei, Jiaxin Geng, Nannan Huang, Mengyu Lei, Huijie Jia, Jianzhuang Ren, Chenwang Jin

“…There was also a notable rise in T and NK cell populations in the spleen. In conclusion, combining RFA with siRNA-PD-L1-endostatin delivered by attenuated Salmonella synergistically enhances anti-tumor effects, boosts the anti-tumor immune response, and improves RFA efficacy for HCC.…”
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Nutritional Quality of Edible Marine Bivalves from the Southern Coast of Italy, Mediterranean Sea by Francesca Biandolino, Antonella Di Leo, Isabella Parlapiano, Loredana Papa, Santina Giandomenico, Lucia Spada, Ermelinda Prato

“…This paper will be of practical value from a health perspective for populations who consume shellfish and a powerful marketing tool for the bivalves farmer.…”
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Identification of positive selection signatures associated with milk and composition traits in Murciano-Granadina and Barki by Hossein Mohammadi, amir hossien khaltabadi farahani, Mohammad Hossein Moradi

“…Artificial selection is one of the major forces modifying the genetic composition of livestock populations. The identification of selection targeted genomic regions is one of the main aims of biological research. …”
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L’habituation des bonobos de la forêt de Manzano dans le Territoire de Bolobo (Province du Bandundu, RDC) : évolution du processus au regard du socio-écosystème by Victor Narat, Jean Christophe Bokika Ngawolo, Blanchard Bongwana, Sabrina Krief

“…Son évolution dépend des relations passées entre les populations locales et ces animaux, de l’organisation sociale de l’espèce, de sa densité, du type d’habitat et de la méthode utilisée. …”
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Classification of environments based on correlations of yield in spring bread wheat by S. B. Lepekhov

“…The material for the experiment included cultivars, lines and breeding samples from the collection nursery, competitive variety trials, and the nursery for segregating populations, respectively. The experiments were conducted from 2010 through 2017. …”
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Functional MRI Assessment of Task-Induced Deactivation of the Default Mode Network in Alzheimer’s Disease and At-Risk Older Individuals by Maija Pihlajamäki, Reisa A. Sperling

“…These findings will be discussed in the context of current literature regarding functional imaging of the default network in AD and at-risk populations.…”
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Identifying clinical phenotypes for hospitalized patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease acute exacerbation by Mayar Mamdoh, Mohamed A.H. El Nady, Hebatallah H. Assal, Gihan Saad, Amira I.A. Eldin, May S. Soliman, Amani A. Elkholy, Sara E.E. Haddad, Noha S. Soliman, Gehan Hamdy

“…Results Most of our patients were males (92.3%), mean age was 65.33±9.73 years, 92% of the study populations were smokers and the mean BMI was 25.94±5.04 kg/m2. …”
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Diagnostic Role of Plasma MicroRNA-21 in Stable and Unstable Angina Patients and Association with Aging by Md Sayed Ali Sheikh

“…MicroRNA-21 expression gradually elevated with increasing aging in all the populations. Moreover, the current study also demonstrated that the expression of plasma miR-21 levels was significantly associated with different age groups within healthy subjects and stable and unstable angina patients P<0.001. …”
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β-Carboline Alkaloids and Essential Tremor: Exploring the Environmental Determinants of One of the Most Prevalent Neurological Diseases by Elan D. Louis, Wei Zheng

“…Replication studies of populations outside of New York and studies of brain harmane levels in ET have yet to be undertaken. …”
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University proceedings. Volga region. Natural sciences by M.I. Egorov, D.G. Smirnov, N.V. Shulaev, V.R. Saitov, А.A. Zaripov, A.S. Gridneva, A.R. Fattakhova

“…Reliable information on the species composition and ecological characteristics of bats, especially in protected areas, is necessary for adequate planning and implementation of monitoring and conservation measures for both their populations and the natural communities they inhabit. …”

Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Immunosenescence: Modulation Through Interventions and Lifestyle Changes by Luca Pangrazzi, Andreas Meryk

“…By integrating recent findings from immunology, gerontology, and molecular biology, we aim to elucidate the intricate interplay between lifestyle and immune aging at the molecular level, potentially informing future strategies for maintaining immune competence in aging populations.…”
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In-season whole-body vibration training enhances vertical jump performance in professional soccer goalkeepers by Adam Hawkey, David Morrıson

“…While there is evidence that whole body vibration training (WBVT) can improve explosive power in various populations, there is no data focusing on how this training modality may benefit soccer goalkeepers. …”
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Vaccination Coverage and Associated Factors among Children Aged 12–23 Months in Debre Markos Town, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia by Tenaw Gualu, Abebe Dilie

“…Community-based cross-sectional study was employed among 288 mothers/caretakers to child (12–23 months) pair. Study populations were selected using systematic random sampling technique. …”
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Synthesis and Evaluation of the Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitory Activities of Some Flavonoids Derived from Naringenin by The-Huan Tran, Thi-Thu-Hien Vo, Thi-Quynh-Nhi Vo, Thi-Cam-Nhung Cao, Thai-Son Tran

“…AD has been putting a huge socioeconomic burden on the healthcare systems of many developed countries with aging populations. The need for new therapies that can halt or reverse the progression of the disease is now extremely great. …”
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Radiological and Clinical Prognostic Factors of Recurrence of Subacute and Chronic Subdural Hematomas by Milda Paliulytė, Gytis Šustickas

“…To assess characteristic data of patients hospitalized due to subacute subdural hematomas (SSDHs) and chronic subdural hematomas (CSDHs) and to evaluate radiological findings and establish predictors of hematoma recurrence of SSDHs and CSDHs patient populations. Methods. 149 patients with SSDHs and CSDHs who underwent surgery at Kaunas Clinics Neurosurgery Department from 2020 to 2021 were analyzed. …”
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Fitting the Integrated Model of Location of the Pre-urban Areas with Emphasis on Environmental Balance by Atefeh Moradi, Mariam Daneshvar, Seyed Abdol-Hadi Daneshpour, Hooman Bahmanpour

“…The purpose of this study was to design and fit a consolidated model of localization of densely populated areas with emphasis on environmental balance. …”
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Effect of Relocation, Social Housing Changes, and Diarrhea Status on Microbiome Composition of Juvenile Cynomolgus Macaques (<i>Macaca fascicularis</i>) by Keely McGrew, Nicole Monts de Oca, Therese A. Kosten

“…Social housing changes are likely stressful and can be associated with diarrhea, the most common health problem noted in captive macaque populations. Diarrhea may reflect a negative shift in the gut flora (“gut dysbiosis”). …”
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Overfishing and climate change elevate extinction risk of endemic sharks and rays in the southwest Indian Ocean hotspot. by Riley A Pollom, Jessica Cheok, Nathan Pacoureau, Katie S Gledhill, Peter M Kyne, David A Ebert, Rima W Jabado, Katelyn B Herman, Rhett H Bennett, Charlene da Silva, Stela Fernando, Baraka Kuguru, Robin W Leslie, Meaghen E McCord, Melita Samoilys, Henning Winker, Sean T Fennessy, Caroline M Pollock, Cassandra L Rigby, Nicholas K Dulvy

“…To avoid extinction and ensure robust populations of the region's endemic sharks and rays and maintain ecosystem functionality, there is an urgent need for the strict protection of Critically Endangered and Endangered species and sustainable management of Vulnerable, Near Threatened, and Least Concern species, underpinned by species-level data collection and reduction of incidental catch.…”
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New colleague or gimmick hurdle? A user-centric scoping review of the barriers and facilitators of robots in hospitals. by Mathias Kofoed Rasmussen, Anna Schneider-Kamp, Tobias Hyrup, Alessandro Godono

“…These challenges are exacerbated by current healthcare personnel shortages, prospects of future shortfalls, insufficient recruitment efforts, increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, global viral concerns, and ageing populations. To address this escalating demand for healthcare services, healthcare systems are increasingly adopting robotic technology and artificial intelligence (AI), which promise to optimise costs, improve working conditions, and increase the quality of care. …”
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