Selenium and Thyroid Disease: From Pathophysiology to Treatment by Mara Ventura, Miguel Melo, Francisco Carrilho

“…Methods. We performed a review of the literature on selenium’s role in thyroid function using PubMed/MEDLINE. …”
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Predicting Visual Outcomes for Macula-Off Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment with Optical Coherence Tomography by Noriyuki Suzuki, Hiroshi Kunikata, Naoko Aizawa, Toshiaki Abe, Toru Nakazawa

“…We evaluated the ability of novel optical coherence tomography (OCT) parameters to predict postoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) eyes. Methods. We reviewed the medical records of 56 consecutive eyes with macula-off RRD. …”
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A Critique on the Book ‘L’Histoire des Relations entre l’Iran et la France du Moyen Âge à nos Jours’ (The History of the Relationships Between Iran and France from the Middle Ages... by Hadi dolatabadi

“…Some writing considerations, such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation, as well as the unity of the way certain nouns are written, need to be reviewed in this work, which can make the book a valuable reference after revision.…”
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The Role of Cell Adhesion Molecule Genes Regulating Neuroplasticity in Addiction by Dawn E. Muskiewicz, George R. Uhl, F. Scott Hall

“…Considering the well-documented evidence supporting a role for various CAMs in synaptic plasticity, axonal growth, and regeneration, it is not surprising that allelic variation in CAM genes might also play a role in addiction liability. This review focuses on the role of various cell adhesion molecules in neuroplasticity that might contribute to addictive processes and emphasizes the importance of ongoing research on CAM genes that have been implicated in addiction by GWAS.…”
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Effects of (±) 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) on Sleep and Circadian Rhythms by Una D. McCann, George A. Ricaurte

“…., memory disturbance). This paper will review preclinical and clinical studies that have explored the effects of prior MDMA exposure on sleep, circadian activity, and the circadian pacemaker, and will highlight current gaps in knowledge and suggest areas for future research.…”
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Overview of Immune Mechanisms and Biological Treatments by Bruno Rafael Ramos de Mattos, Maellin Pereira Gracindo Garcia, Julia Bier Nogueira, Lisiery Negrini Paiatto, Cassia Galdino Albuquerque, Caique Lopes Souza, Luís Gustavo Romani Fernandes, Wirla Maria da Silva Cunha Tamashiro, Patricia Ucelli Simioni

“…Furthermore, migration inhibitors and new cytokine blockers are also a promising alternative for treating patients with IBD. In this review, an analysis of literature data on biological treatments for IBD is approached, with the main focus on therapies based on emerging recombinant biomolecules.…”
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A Series of 35 Cutaneous Infections Caused by Mycobacterium marinum in Han Chinese Population by Wenjie Chen, Fangfang Bao, Qing Pan, Tingting Liu, Xiaotong Xue, Hong Liu, Furen Zhang

“…The electronic medical records of 35 patients with M. marinum infection were reviewed. The clinical characteristics, histopathological and laboratory data, and treatment outcomes were analyzed. …”
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Process Parameters and Tool Design in Friction Stir Extrusion: A Sustainable Recycling Technique by Mostafa Akbari, Parviz Asadi, Reza Abdi Behnagh, Fevzi Bedir, Naghdali Choupani, Tomasz Sadowski

“…The resulting materials exhibit refined grains, leading to enhanced mechanical and metallurgical properties. This review article compiles experimental studies exploring the mechanical and microstructural characteristics of samples manufactured using FSE for recycling, reshaping, alloying, or bilayer production. …”
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Inefficacy of treatment modalities of oral lichen planus: Evidence-based results by Namrata Sengupta, Sachin C. Sarode, Gargi S. Sarode, Rahul Anand, Dharmarajan Gopalakrishnan

“…For further clarity on the effectiveness of a therapeutic agent, we analyzed systematic reviews (SR) which investigated and compared the efficacy of different pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical agents in relieving the clinical symptoms of OLP. …”
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Incidental Findings on CT Scans in the Emergency Department by Ryan J. Thompson, Susan M. Wojcik, William D. Grant, Paul Y. Ko

“…Methods. Retrospective chart review (Aug-Oct 2009) of 600 patients age 18 and older discharged home from an urban Level 1 trauma center. …”
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Topological Excitations in Quantum Spin Systems by Ranjan Chaudhury, Samir K. Paul

“…The origin and significance of topological excitations in quantum spin models in low dimensions are presented in detail. Besides a general review, our own work in this area is described in great depth. …”
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DNA methylation and immune evasion in triple-negative breast cancer: challenges and therapeutic opportunities by Wen-yu Cai, Xin-xian Cai, Yi-ran Fei, Rui Ye, Ding-ming Song, Dan Hu, Wan-wan Zhang, Ming-fei Xia, Xiao-xiao Yang

“…Reversing this epigenetic modification can reinvigorate immune surveillance and enhance the efficacy of immunotherapies. This review discusses the role of DNA methylation in TNBC progression and immune evasion, focusing on recent advances in combination therapies involving DNA methylation inhibitors and ICIs. …”
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Rainwater harvesting in arid and semi-arid lands of Africa: challenges and opportunities by Etienne Umukiza, Romain Ntole, Sylvester R. Chikavumbwa, Erion Bwambale, Davis Sibale, Zechariah Jeremaih, Ciro Apollonio, Andrea Petroselli

“…In arid and semi-arid regions of Africa, rainwater harvesting is a promising solution that can be implemented for multiple purposes such as agriculture, recreation, flood control, and availability of drinking water. The present review aims to highlight the benefits, opportunities and challenges associated with rainwater harvesting in arid and semi-arid lands of Africa. …”
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Les défis de la méta-analyse pour produire des conclusions générales sur les dispositifs d’aide à la réussite dans l’enseignement supérieur by Cathy Perret, Elysa Villeneuve

“…Widely used in medical research, this method involves re-using data from previous research to propose a critical review and an evaluative combination to identify a central trend. …”
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Spatio-temporal Variation Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Bank Collapse in Reservoir Area of Jinghong Hydropower Station by LIANG Ruifeng, XU Peng

“…The reservoir area of Jinghong hydropower station belongs to the medium mountain canyon landform with variable stratum lithologies and complex geological structures.By investigation and review of bank collapse in the reservoir area in 2009,2012,2014 and 2019,this paper summarizes and analyzes the temporal-spatial variation characteristics and influencing factors of bank collapse.The results show that:①Up to the survey period in 2019,there are 299 bank collapses in the reservoir area.The bank collapse with volume between 10~100 m³ occupies the first place,130 bank collapses stop developing and 169 bank collapses are developing;②The number of bank collapse is increasing year by year;the bank collapses are mainly distributed in the reservoir section with steep terrain,thicker loose layer and strong weathered rock;the reservoir area is mainly characterized by small-scale bank collapse,but there is a trend of gradual expansion;the increase of bank collapses which are developing is obviously slowing down and the bank collapses in earlier stage show a gradually stable state;③Specific topography,thicker loose layer,economic trees which are unfavorable to soil and water conservation,and frequent human production activities are the main factors for bank collapses.…”
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Tissue‐resident memory T cells in diseases and therapeutic strategies by Daoyuan Xie, Guanting Lu, Gang Mai, Qiuyan Guo, Guofeng Xu

“…Recent advances have revealed their important roles in chronic inflammation, autoimmunity, and cancer, illuminating both their protective and their pathogenic potential. This review synthesizes current knowledge on TRM cells’ molecular signatures, maintenance pathways, and functional dynamics across different tissues. …”
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Bcl2 Family Functions as Signaling Target in Nicotine-/NNK-Induced Survival of Human Lung Cancer Cells by Xingming Deng

“…In the past several years, multiple signaling links between nicotine/NNK and Bcl2 family members have been identified that regulate survival and proliferation. This review provides a concise, systematic overview of the current understanding of the role of the pro- or antiapoptotic proteins in cigarette smoking, lung cancer development, and treatment resistance.…”
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Clinico-Microbiological Profile and Treatment Outcome of Infectious Scleritis: Experience from a Tertiary Eye Care Center of India by Srikant Kumar Sahu, Sujata Das, Savitri Sharma, Kalyani Sahu

“…Medical and microbiology records of seventeen patients (17 eyes), diagnosed as scleritis of infectious origin were reviewed; to study clinical features, predisposing risk factors, microbiologic profile and treatment outcome of infectious scleritis. …”
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Conceptual problems of financial accounting in a digital economy by N. K. Rozhkova, U. Yu. Blinova

“…An analysis of the digital economy impact on the accounting system formation, a review of the main system elements that are undergoing the greatest transformation and the identification of problem areas that need to be addressed in the formation of the digital economy are the objectives of the study. …”
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Recurrent pregnancy loss: etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment by Zlatko Kirovakov, Elitsa H. Gyokova, Nadezhda H. Hinkova, Emiliana I. Konova

“…The current article aims to provide an analytical review of the aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) with a focus on Bulgaria. …”
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