Virtual Care in Rhinology by Kristine A. Smith, Andrew Thamboo, Yvonne Chan, Christopher J. Chin, Megan Werger, Brian Rotenberg

“…The majority of participants use the telephone as their primary platform. History taking and reviewing results (lab work, imaging) were reported to be equivalent in virtual care. …”
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Whole genome sequencing in early onset advanced heart failure by Erik Linnér, Tomasz Czuba, Olof Gidlöf, Jakob Lundgren, Entela Bollano, Maria Hellberg, Selvi Celik, Neha Pimpalwar, Philipp Rentzsch, Molly Martorella, Anders Gummesson, Olle Melander, Sebastian Albinsson, Göran Dellgren, Jan Borén, Anders Jeppsson, R. Thomas Lumbers, Sonia Shah, Johan Nilsson, Pradeep Natarajan, Tuuli Lappalainen, Malin Levin, Hans Ehrencrona, J. Gustav Smith

“…Gene lists were compiled through a systematic literature review. Variants were prioritized for pathogenicity and classified manually. …”
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Immunogenicity Assessment of Lipegfilgrastim in Patients with Breast Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy by Linglong Zou, Anton Buchner, Martin Roberge, Patrick M. Liu

“…Neutropenia-related efficacy measures were reviewed for each ADA-positive patient. Among 255 patients receiving lipegfilgrastim (154 in phase II, 101 in phase III) and 155 patients receiving pegfilgrastim (54 in phase II, 101 in phase III), the incidence of treatment-emergent ADA was low and similar between the lipegfilgrastim (phase II: 1.3%; phase III: 1.0%) and pegfilgrastim (phase II: 1.9%; phase III: 1.0%) arms. …”
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Assessment of Iodine Status among Pregnant Women and Neonates Using Neonatal Thyrotropin (TSH) in Mainland China after the Introduction of New Revised Universal Salt Iodisation (US... by Hang Zhou, Zheng Feei Ma, Yiming Lu, Binyu Pan, Jian Shao, Liya Wang, Yanyan Du, Qihua Zhao

“…Medical records of pregnant women and neonates in Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital between January 2016 and December 2017 were reviewed and included. We included 3060 mother-and-newborn pairs in the study. …”
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Comparison of frontal QRS-T angle in mitral valve prolapse without arrhythmic phenotype with healthy individuals by Celal Kilit

“…Fifty MVP patients without the AMVP phenotype, identified through a retrospective review of medical records, constituted the MVP group, and 50 healthy individuals constituted the control group. …”
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Understanding Genetic Regulation of Sex Differentiation in Hermaphroditic Fish by Junchao Fang, Guanglve Li, Wenyin Luo, Qiaomu Hu

“…These fish, characterized by their unique reproductive strategies and sexual plasticity, serve as exemplary natural models for elucidating the mechanisms of sex differentiation and sexual transitions in fish. The present review delves into the histological dynamics during gonadal development across three types of sequential hermaphroditic fish, meticulously delineating the pivotal characteristics at each stage, from the inception of primordial gonads to sexual specialization. …”
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Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Signaling in Immune Cells and Inflammation: Roles and Therapeutic Potential by Masayo Aoki, Hiroaki Aoki, Rajesh Ramanathan, Nitai C. Hait, Kazuaki Takabe

“…FTY720 (Fingolimod) is a functional antagonist of S1PRs that induces systemic lymphopenia by suppression of lymphocyte egress from lymphoid organs. In this review, we summarize previous findings and new discoveries about the importance of S1P and S1PR signaling in the recruitment of immune cells and lymphocyte retention in inflamed tissues. …”
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Impact of Vitamin D on Skin Aging, and Age-Related Dermatological Conditions by Sankalya S. Ambagaspitiya, Gayan A. Appuhamillage, Sunil J. Wimalawansa

“…Moreover, research has demonstrated an association between lower vitamin D levels and a higher prevalence of certain cutaneous diseases. This review explores and summarizes the critical role of vitamin D in skin aging and age-related skin diseases. …”
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Routine Head Computed Tomography for Patients in the Emergency Room with Trauma Requires Both Thick- and Thin-Slice Images by Kazuhide Maetani, Jun Namiki, Shokei Matsumoto, Katsutoshi Matsunami, Atsushi Narumi, Toshimi Tsuneyoshi, Masanobu Kishikawa

“…Two trauma surgeons retrospectively reviewed head CT with 10 mm slices and skull X-rays of patients admitted to the ER that were diagnosed with a linear skull fracture. …”
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Assessment of Myocardial Bridge and Mural Coronary Artery Using ECG-Gated 256-Slice CT Angiography: A Retrospective Study by En-sen Ma, Guo-lin Ma, Hong-wei Yu, Wang Wu, Kefeng Li

“…Two independent radiologists reviewed the collected images and the diagnosis of MB-MCA was confirmed when consistency was obtained. …”
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Effects of Elevated CO₂ on Maize Physiological and Biochemical Processes by Pirzada Khan, Tariq Aziz, Rahmatullah Jan, Kyung-Min Kim

“…Climate changes, driven by rising atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels, have substantial effects on maize physiology, growth, and nutrient content. This review investigates the impact of elevated CO₂ on maize, with a particular focus on photosynthesis enhancement as it improves water use efficiency (WUE), which can lead to increased biomass production. …”
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Is It Possible to Produce Meat Without Animals? The Potential of Microorganisms as Protein Sources by Alan Portal D’Almeida, Tiago Lima de Albuquerque

“…Despite these advances, challenges remain in optimizing production parameters, enhancing sensory acceptance, and ensuring regulatory compliance for market introduction. This review explores the potential of SCP to serve as a sustainable protein source, addressing both environmental concerns and nutritional demands. …”
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Identifying the Banking Challenges of Qard-Al-Hasan and Providing Solutions (Case Study of Qard-Al-Hasan Resalat Bank) by Mohammad Tohidi, Hossein Mofidikia, Milad Ansari

“…And then by analyzing and reviewing the relevant tables and graphs in different fields such as the bank balance sheet, profit and loss statement, bank risk, Camels ratios and the capital market, to calculate the existing challenges. …”
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Current AAV-mediated gene therapy in sensorineural hearing loss by Jieyu Qi, Xiaolong Fu, Liyan Zhang, Fangzhi Tan, Nianci Li, Qiuhan Sun, Xiaojie Hu, Zuhong He, Ming Xia, Renjie Chai

“…At present, gene therapy for hearing loss is transitioning from feasibility studies to explorations of its safety and its therapeutic potential. The present article reviews the concepts, strategies, and applications of gene therapy mediated by recombinant adeno-associated viruses in the field of hearing loss treatment.…”
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Variables influencing telemedicine utilization via telephone appointments among rural patients by Eliseo García, Benjamin C. Vincent, Shivani Thakur, Ashish Thakur, Fatima Zabiba, Sandhini Agarwal, Jasmin Dominguez Cervantes, Ahmed Zabiba

“…Results Patients surveyed included 82.4% female (n = 127) and 17.6% male (n = 26); 69.3% of them were Hispanic/Latino (n = 106). When reviewing the patient opinion statements, our data suggested a belief that telemedicine encounters were as good as in-person visits (n = 118, x̄ = 4.932) and that such encounters provided them with the confidence to proceed with future, in-person vein treatments (n = 117, x̄ = 4.744). …”
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A Framework for Comprehensive Dairy Calf Health Investigations by Kristen Y. Edwards, David L. Renaud

“…The objective of this narrative review is to provide a systematic framework for veterinarians to investigate dairy calf health, focusing on critical control points and key performance indicators (KPIs) to address morbidity and mortality challenges in preweaned calves. …”
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Qualitative analysis of it reliability and security in local government financial reporting by Dailibas Dailibas, R Nasution, Chaerudin Chaerudin, Muhammad Nasim Harahap

“…Data were obtained through in-depth interviews, observations and document reviews. The analysis focused on the impact of IT reliability and security on financial administration performance. …”
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The Role of IL-33 in Gut Mucosal Inflammation by Luca Pastorelli, Carlo De Salvo, Maurizio Vecchi, Theresa T. Pizarro

“…Indeed, data generated from these studies suggest that IL-33 may possess dichotomous functions, enhancing inflammatory responses on one hand and promoting epithelial integrity on the other. This review focuses on the available data regarding IL-33/ST2 in the physiological and inflammatory states of the gut in order to speculate on the possible roles of this novel IL-1 family member in intestinal inflammation.…”
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The crosstalk between senescence, tumor, and immunity: molecular mechanism and therapeutic opportunities by Zehua Wang, Chen Chen, Jiaoyu Ai, Yaping Gao, Lei Wang, Shurui Xia, Yongxu Jia, Yanru Qin

“…Given these intricate dynamics, therapies targeting senescence hold promise for advancing antitumor strategies. This review aims to summarize the dual effects of senescence on tumor progression, explore its influence on tumor–immune interactions, and discuss potential therapeutic strategies, alongside challenges and future directions. …”
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Usefulness of Shock Index to Predict Outcomes of Trauma Patient: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Myoung Jun Kim, Jung Yun Park, Mi Kyoung Kim, Jae Gil Lee

“…Methods We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 1,275 patients who visited the emergency department from January 2015 to April 2018. …”
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