Current strategies in diagnostics and therapeutics against novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by ALOTAIBI FAISAL

“…However, in several areas of the world, vaccination initiatives took place; the vaccines’ safety and efficacy to control the outbreak is yet to be identified. This review concludes that improvement in therapies and diagnostics for COVID-19 must continually be explored as new variants constantly emerge.…”
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Du bon usage des pesticides : analyse socio-politique de la formation Certiphyto auprès des agriculteurs français by Sonia Grimbuhler, Elisabeth Marcotullio, Théo Werlen, Marc Delanoë, Jean-François Viel

“…Recommendations are developed and will need to be reviewed by stakeholders, translated into specific operational objectives, and ultimately implemented and validated according to each organization's unique timelines and priorities.…”
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Interfacing exogenous stents with human coronary artery by self-assembled coating: designs, functionalities and applications by Feng Zhao, Feng Liu, Chenglong Gao, Guoqing Wang, Yinfeng Zhang, Fei Yu, Jiawei Tian, Kai Tan, Runhao Zhang, Kang Liang, Zhexun Lian, Junjie Guo, Biao Kong, Junbo Ge, Hui Xin

“…Self-assembled coatings employ biomaterials and offer several advantages over traditional coatings, including thinner thickness, stronger binding capacity, and better biocompatibility. This review discusses the latest research on self-assembled biomaterial-based coatings for drug-eluting stents. …”
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Recurrence of Dysplastic Nevi Is Strongly Associated with Extension of the Lesions to the Lateral Margins and into the Deep Margins through the Hair Follicles in the Original Shave... by Amin Maghari

“…In the second portion of the study, a retrospective review of 167 cases with biopsy-proven mildly atypical DN which were followed up for at least two years was conducted to determine the rate of recurrence/persistence. …”
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Therapeutic targeting of obesity-induced neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration by Jialiu Zeng, Jialiu Zeng, Lenny Yi Tong Cheong, Chih Hung Lo, Chih Hung Lo

“…Understanding the underlying disease mechanisms is crucial for developing therapeutic strategies to address defects in these inflammatory and metabolic pathways. In this review, we summarize and provide insights into different therapeutic strategies, including methods to alter gut dysbiosis, lifestyle changes, dietary supplementation, as well as pharmacological agents derived from natural sources, that target obesity-induced neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration.…”
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumors mimicking as gynecological tumors-A case series by Kiran Trivedi, Shabnam Toppo, Apoorwa Sharma, Rohit Kumar Jha, Binit Bharati, Pushpanjali, Tulika Sinha

“…In this case series, there were four cases with vague symptoms misdiagnosed as gynaecological tumors are reviewed. Preoperatively tumors assumed to be of gynaecological origin were found to be case of GISTs intra-operatively and confirmed by presence of cajal’s cells histopathology and mainly by DOG 1, CD117 and tyrosine kinase inhibitor receptors on immunohistochemistry. …”
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Search for new antimicrobials against extended spectrum β-lactamase-positive Escherichia coli: Potential of fungi from the phylum Ascomycota by Walter Oliva Pinto Filho Segundo, Luciana Aires de Oliveira, Ana Cláudia Alves Cortez, Érica Simplício de Souza, Hagen Frickmann, João Vicente Braga de Souza

“…In addition, those fungi have also been investigated regarding their usefulness for the biosynthesis of nanoparticles with antimicrobial activity. This narrative review introduces clinically relevant Escherichia coli pathovars, the historical contributions of the phylum Ascomycota to the production of antimicrobials, aspects of bioprocesses in the production of antimicrobial metabolites and different approaches of research targeting new antimicrobials such as screenings for fungi in environments not yet studied and the green synthesis mediated by fungi with antimicrobial activity.…”
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SMART CITY PERSPECTIVES OF BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA by Dillip DAS, Fidelise Emuze

“…The evaluation utilised 74 indicators, and 30 factors of six smart characteristics, which include economy, environment, governance, living and mobility. Reviewed literature and semi-structure surveys were used for the evaluation, which suggests that Bloemfontein is lagging behind concerning key development indicators. …”
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Advancing therapeutic strategies for graft-versus-host disease by targeting gut microbiome dynamics in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: current evidence and futu... by Muhammad Azhar Ud Din, Yan Lin, Changkun Lyu, Chengxue Yi, Anning Fang, Fei Mao

“…This can be achieved through various strategies, including nutritional support, probiotics, selective use of antibiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) to target gut microbes. This review examines research advancements and the practical use of intestinal bacteria in GVHD following allo-HSCT. …”
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The utilization of microbial cell-free DNA next-generation sequencing for the detection of human herpesvirus-8 in a quaternary care center by Rebecca Berger, Jennifer Jacobe, Fernando H. Centeno, Todd Lasco, Mayar Al Mohajer

“…Methods: Between 2017 and 2024, we reviewed the medical charts of 10 immunosuppressed patients at a quaternary care center who had positive HHV8 mcfDNA NGS results. …”
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Transmission of unfolded protein response—a regulator of disease progression, severity, and spread in virus infections by Vibhu Prasad

“…Additionally, by utilizing cell-non-autonomous UPR, viruses have devised novel strategies to establish a pro-viral state, promoting virus spread. This review discusses examples that have broadened the understanding of the role of UPR in virus infections and disease progression by looking beyond cell-autonomous to non-autonomous processes and mechanistic details of the inducers, spreaders, and receivers of UPR signals.…”
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Markers of Inflammation Associated with Plaque Progression and Instability in Patients with Carotid Atherosclerosis by Enrico Ammirati, Francesco Moroni, Giuseppe Danilo Norata, Marco Magnoni, Paolo G. Camici

“…The aim of this work is to review inflammatory biomarkers that were associated with a higher atherosclerotic burden, a faster disease progression, and features of plaque instability, such as inflammation or neovascularization, in patients with carotid atherosclerotic plaque, which represents an advanced stage of disease compared with cIMT. …”
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New Perspectives on Canned Fish Quality and Safety on the Road to Sustainability by Antónia Juliana Pais-Costa, António Marques, Helena Oliveira, Amparo Gonçalves, Carolina Camacho, Helga Coelho Augusto, Maria Leonor Nunes

“…However, canning can change key components, allow some contaminants to persist, and generate undesirable compounds. This review revisits the effects of canning on product quality and highlights the potential hazards that may compromise safety. …”
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Methodological instructional class guide in medical education by Yamilé Rodríguez Sotomayor, Lee Yang Díaz-Chieng

“…Methodology: A literature review was conducted about the methodological work through technology development. …”
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Measuring and predicting teamwork quality in virtual project teams by Markus Behn, Gilbert Silvius

“…Based on a literature review a conceptual model with 30 salient items measuring ten latent predictors as well as one latent concept for Teamwork Quality has been developed and transformed into a survey. …”
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Culturally Tailored Home-based Yoga Intervention for Lymphoma Patients on Chemotherapy by Gurpreet Kaur, Gaurav Prakash, Sukhpal Kaur, Mahender Singh, Sandhya Ghai, Alka Khadwal, Pankaj Malhotra

“…Following a comprehensive literature review and stakeholder consultations, the intervention, named “Yoga Therapy” for patients with lymphoma, was developed. …”
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Naegele Forceps Delivery and Association between Morbidity and the Number of Forceps Traction Applications: A Retrospective Study by Naoki Matsumoto, Toshifumi Takenaka, Nobuyuki Ikeda, Satoshi Yazaki, Yuichi Sato

“…In the past two years, Naegele forceps delivery was attempted by the lead author in 87 cases, which were retrospectively reviewed. Results. The numbers of traction applications were one in 64.7% of cases, two in 24.7%, and three or more in 10.7%. …”
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Intrathecal Immunoglobulin A Synthesis in Multiple Sclerosis: From Biological Aspects to Clinical Relevance by Dariia Kliushnikova, Ferdinand Otto, Georg Pilz, Peter Wipfler, Andrea Harrer

“…A connection between intrathecal IgA synthesis and the gut–brain axis in MS was further corroborated by the discovery of gut microbiota-specific IgA+ B cells in human CNS during relapse. In this review, we summarize current evidence on the occurrence and immunopathology of intrathecal IgA synthesis in MS, explore its biological implications, and address methodological challenges regarding the detection of IgA as a major limitation and possible source of inconsistencies in clinical studies. …”
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ANALISIS KELAYAKAN INVESTASI UNTUK PENGEMBANGAN USAHA PADA RUMAH KOS WISDOM PLACE DI GADING SERPONG, KABUPATEN TANGERANG by Ramona Aritonang, Agus Munandar

“…By using qualitative methods and describing the results descriptively, there are two data sources used for the Wisdom Place boarding house investment feasibility study: primary data through observation and interviews, and secondary data by reviewing documents obtained from journals, websites, e-books, and news articles related to this research. …”
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Approaches and Conceptions of Teaching and Learning: Towards the School of Excellence by Abílio A. Lourenço, Sabina Valente, Sergio Dominguez-Lara, Celso Fulano

“…From the literature review emerges the premise that, to foster quality teaching, teachers must be aware of their approaches and conceptions of teaching and learning, as well as their pedagogical practices and corresponding outcomes. …”
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