Update on the Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy by Jennifer L. Wilkinson-Berka, Antonia G. Miller

“…However, both procedures have limitations. This review examines evidence from preclinical and clinical studies that shows that targeting inhibition of the renin-angiotensin system, vascular endothelial growth factor, corticosteroids, protein kinase C, growth hormone, and advanced glycation end-products are potential treatments for DR.…”
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Crystal Chemistry and Structural Complexity of the Uranyl Vanadate Minerals and Synthetic Compounds by Ivan V. Kuporev, Sophia A. Kalashnikova, Vladislav V. Gurzhiy

“…This paper reviews perhaps one of the most enigmatic groups of secondary uranium minerals. …”
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The multidrug-resistant Candida auris, Candida haemulonii complex and phylogenetic related species: Insights into antifungal resistance mechanisms by Lívia S. Ramos, Pedro F. Barbosa, Carolline M.A. Lorentino, Joice C. Lima, Antonio L. Braga, Raquel V. Lima, Lucas Giovanini, Ana Lúcia Casemiro, Nahyara L.M. Siqueira, Stefanie C. Costa, Célia F. Rodrigues, Maryam Roudbary, Marta H. Branquinha, André L.S. Santos

“…The mechanisms underlying antifungal resistance within these emerging fungal species is still being explored, but some advances have been achieved in the past few years. In this review, we compile current literature on the distribution of susceptible and resistant clinical strains of C. auris, C. haemulonii complex, C. pseudohaemulonii and C. vulturna across various antifungal classes, including azoles (fluconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole), polyenes (amphotericin B), echinocandins (caspofungin, micafungin, anidulafungin), and pyrimidine analogues (flucytosine). …”
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Clinical impact of the prognostic nutritional index and skeletal muscle index for the incompletion of adjuvant chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer by Hiromitsu Maehira, Haruki Mori, Nobuhito Nitta, Takeru Maekawa, Yusuke Nishina, Hajime Ishikawa, Katsushi Takebayashi, Sachiko Kaida, Toru Miyake, Masaji Tani

“…Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 72 patients who underwent radical pancreatectomy and received S-1 adjuvant chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer. …”
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Optogenetic regulation of endogenous gene transcription in mammals by E. S. Omelina, A. V. Pindyurin

“…Among optogenetic tools, long-wavelength light-controlled systems are more preferable for use in mammalian tissues in comparison with tools utilizing shorter wavelengths, since far-red/near-infrared light has the maximum penetration depth due to lower light scattering caused by lipids and reduced tissue autofluorescence at wavelengths above 700 nm. Here, we review such light-inducible systems, which are based on synthetic factors that can be targeted to any desired DNA sequence and provide activation or repression of a gene of interest. …”
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Prevalence, Pattern and Effect of Intimate Partner Violence against Women in Abeokuta, South West Nigeria by AbdulMumin Kayode Ahmed, Ayotunde Sherif Azees, Mojirola Martina Fasiku, Olanrewaju Saheed Jimoh, Gloria Bosede Imhonopi, Abiola Oluwatoyin Temitayo-Oboh, Rasheed Abiodun Salam, Ibrahim Ahmed El-Imam, Omobola Yetunde Ojo, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ehiem

“…Ethical approval (HPRS/381/471) was obtained from the Ogun State Ministry of Health Ethical Review Committee. Analysis was done using IBM® SPSS version 23, and results were presented in frequencies and proportions using tables and charts. …”
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Wind Turbine Electrical Energy Supply System for Oil Well Heating by A. A. Belsky, V. A. Morenov, K. S. Kupavykh, M. S. Sandyga

“…In this article, the authors reviewed a new technology to prevent the formation of asphalt-resin-paraffin deposits by the thermal method of electrothermal impact on the oil wellbore shaft using a wind-electric installation as an autonomous power source. …”
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A maturity model for Clinical Trials Management Ecosystem by Shruti Sehgal, E. Chris Pua, Svetlana Rojevsky, Michael J. Becich, Joshua Fehrmann, Boyd M. Knosp, Adam Wilcox, Jeffery C. Talbert, Catherine K. Craven, Justin Starren

“…An online session on maturity models was hosted, followed by a review of the candidate domain axes and finalization of the axes. …”
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The Story of a Thing: A Frame-Analytic Perspective on a Biographical Approach to Materiality by U. S. Semovskikh, D. R. Davletov

“…The primary part undertakes a review of existing biographical concepts in disciplines related to sociology. …”
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Microbiology and Antimicrobial Resistance Profile in Patients with Diabetic Foot Sepsis at a Central Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa by Simran Patel, Emeline Jooste, Charalambia Glynos, Onyiyechukwu Mbajiorgu, Anelisa Sipahlanga, Wandile Ngubane, Gopala Maharaj, Maeyane Stephens Moeng, Thifhelimbilu Emmanuel Luvhengo

“…<b>Materials and Methods</b>: A retrospective review was conducted on patients who were 18-years and older admitted with DFS. …”
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Definition of sinonasal and otological exacerbation in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia: an expert consensus by Myrofora Goutaki, Yin Ting Lam, Andreas Anagiotos, Miguel Armengot, Andrea Burgess, Raewyn Campbell, Mathilde Carlier, Nathalie Caversaccio, Neil K. Chadha, Berat Demir, Sinan Ahmed D. Dheyauldeen, Onder Gunaydin, Amanda Harris, Isolde Hayn, Deniz Inal-Ince, Eric Levi, Trini Lopez Fernandez, Jane S. Lucas, Bernard Maitre, Anne-Lise M.L. Poirrier, Lynne Schofield, Kazuhiko Takeuchi, Christine van Gogh, Nikolaus E. Wolter, Jean-François Papon

“…Methods We set up an expert panel of 24 ear-nose-throat specialists, respiratory physicians, other healthcare professionals and patients to develop consensus definitions of sinonasal and otological exacerbations in children and adults with primary ciliary dyskinesia for research settings. We reviewed the literature and used a modified Delphi approach with four electronic surveys. …”
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Functional Outcomes of Patients with Ankylosed Elbow Managed with Fascia Lata Interposition Arthroplasty and Early Post-operative Active Motion Protocol by Emmanuelle Yap, Raymar Sibonga, Henry Jr Tabinas

“…Methodology: The study retrospectively reviewed charts of patients treated by a single surgeon for ankylosed elbows from 2017 to 2023 in a tertiary institution. …”
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Tax-Deductible Provisions for Gluten-Free Diet in Canada Compared with Systems for Gluten-Free Diet Coverage Available in Various Countries by Maria Ines Pinto-Sanchez, Elena F Verdu, Maria C Gordillo, Julio C Bai, Stephen Birch, Paul Moayyedi, Premysl Bercik

“…Different approaches, such as tax reduction, cash transfer, food provision, prescription and subsidy, have been used to reduce the additional costs of the GFD to patients with celiac disease. The current review showed that the systems in place exhibit particular advantages and disadvantages in relation to promoting uptake and compliance with GFD. …”
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Big data acquisition for underground infrastructure condition assessment by Chao Wang, Zhipeng Xiao, Yixian Wang, Fei Wang, Zili Li

“…The condition assessment of underground infrastructure (UI) is critical for maintaining the safety, functionality, and longevity of subsurface assets like tunnels and pipelines. This article reviews various data acquisition techniques, comparing their strengths and limitations in UI condition assessment. …”
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Short- and Mid-term Radiographic Outcomes of Ream-then-broaching Metaphyseal Cones During Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty by Aria Darbandi, MD, Andrew Schaver, MD, Micah MacAskill, MD, Rex Lutz, DO, Amira Scaramella, BS, Christian Sangio, BS, John Shields, MD, Alvin Ong, MD, Matthew Bullock, DO MPT

“…The cones scoring system had a significantly strong intraclass correlation between the 3 reviewers (P < .001). Of tibial cones, 96.6% and 96.1% had no change in cones scoring at short- and mid-term follow-ups, respectively. …”
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Implementation of criminal law policy of Ukraine under martial law: a study of negative trends by Pysmenskyy Ye.

“…The objective of the article is to identify and provide a scholarly review of the main negative trends in the implementation of Ukraine’s criminal law policy under martial law (since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops). …”
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Comparing rates and characteristics of emergency department presentations related to pharmaceutical opioid poisoning in Australia: a study protocol for a retrospective observationa... by Dan I Lubman, Suzanne Nielsen, Tina Lam, Janneke Berecki-Gisolf, Jane Hayman, Paul Sanfilippo

“…We will present project findings in a peer-reviewed journal article as well as at relevant scientific conferences.…”
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Intracranial ependymoma: A retrospective analysis of clinical features, treatment modalities, and long‐term outcome by Amr Badary, Sarah Zuhair Kurdi, Yasser F. Almealawy, Sura N. Alrubaye, Vivek Sanker, Bipin Chaurasia, Oday Atallah

“…Methods A retrospective review of 23 patients with intracranial ependymomas, treated from 2018 to 2023, was conducted. …”
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Tacrolimus- and Mycophenolate-Mediated Toxicity: Clinical Considerations and Options in Management of Post-Transplant Patients by Alan D. Kaye, Shivam S. Shah, Coplen D. Johnson, Adalyn S. De Witt, Austin S. Thomassen, Charles P. Daniel, Shahab Ahmadzadeh, Sridhar Tirumala, Kristin Nicole Bembenick, Adam M. Kaye, Sahar Shekoohi

“…Future directions in immunosuppressive therapy include integrating individual pharmacogenetic data to refine dosing, minimize side effects, and improve long-term graft outcomes. This narrative review underscores the importance of personalized medicine and advanced monitoring in optimizing post-transplant care.…”
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Risk Factors for Predicting Lymph Nodes Posterior to Right Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve (LN-prRLN) Metastasis in Thyroid Papillary Carcinoma: A Meta-Analysis by Cunfu Li, Jun Xiang, Yunjun Wang

“…Thirteen articles involving 10,014 patients were reviewed in our meta-analysis. Stata 15.1 software was used for the meta-analysis. …”
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