Protective effects and possible mechanisms of mesenchymal stem cells and mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles against kidney fibrosis in animal models: a systematic... by Yuanchen Lv, Zibo Hua, Xiaomei Lu

“…Besides, the weighted standard mean difference (SMD) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated using the Review Manager 5.4 software. …”
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Diagnosis of tuberculosis in buffaloes in Argentina: intradermoreaction, compatible lesions and bacteriological culture by Emilia Irina Martínez, Fabiana Cipolini Galarza, Nolly María Monzón, Ana Gabriela Espasandin, José Luis Konrad, Elvira Falzoni, Soledad Barandiaran, Jimena Marfil, Marcela Martínez Vivot, Diana Elina Martínez

“…Because of the lack of standardized parameters for this species, two interpretation criteria were applied, a qualitative one (reactive, when any size increase was evident in the inoculation area/non-reactive), and the quantitative one following cattle-regulated criteria (positive reaction of more than 5mm, suspicious from 3 to 5mm and negative up to 3mm). …”
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Development and Validation of Multiplex-PCR Assay for <i>β-Carotene hydroxylase</i> and <i>γ-Tocopherol methyl transferase</i> Genes Governing Enhanced Multivitamins in Maize for I... by Munegowda Manoj Gowda, Vignesh Muthusamy, Rashmi Chhabra, Hriipulou Duo, Saikat Pal, Nisrita Gain, Ashvinkumar Katral, Ravindra K. Kasana, Rajkumar U. Zunjare, Firoz Hossain

“…The uniplex-PCR assay was standardized for selected primer pairs in the BC₁F₁ population segregating for <i>crtRB1</i> and <i>vte4</i> genes. …”
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PSTR: A Test Case Reuse Method Based on Path Similarity by Xinyue Xu, Sinong Chen, Zhonghao Guo, Xiangxian Chen

“…It reduces resource consumption, improves testing efficiency, and lowers testing costs while maintaining high coverage standards. The findings underscore PSTR&#x2019;s potential to make software testing more efficient and cost-effective.…”
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A cost-effectiveness analysis of sotorasib as second-line treatment for patients with KRAS-G12C-mutated metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) in Switzerland by Tämer El Saadany, Judith Lupatsch, Michael Mark, Michaela Barbier, Tarun Mehra, Matthias Schwenkglenks, Roger von Moos

“… BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Because of the lack of effective targeted treatment options, docetaxel has long been the standard second-line therapy for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer, including the Kirsten rat sarcoma virus (KRAS) G12C mutation. …”
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Post-craniotomy intracranial pressure monitoring: a novel approach combining optic nerve sheath diameter ultrasonography and cervical-cerebral arterial ultrasound by Zunfeng Fu, Lin Peng, Laicai Guo, Naixia Hu, Yamin Zhu, Shouxin Tang, Hongliang Lou, Jiajun Zhang, Chongqiang Wang

“…Intracranial pressures were invasively monitored, using a microsensor or ventricular catheter as the gold standard. Patients were classified into two groups, namely the normal group and the elevated group, based on distinct intracranial pressure thresholds of 15 mmHg, 20 mmHg and 22 mmHg. …”
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Effectiveness of a Mobile Health Intervention (DOT Selfie) in Increasing Treatment Adherence Monitoring and Support for Patients With Tuberculosis in Uganda: Randomized Controlled... by Juliet Nabbuye Sekandi, Esther Buregyeya, Sarah Zalwango, Damalie Nakkonde, Patrick Kaggwa, Trang Ho Thu Quach, David Asiimwe, Lynn Atuyambe, Kevin Dobbin

“… BackgroundDirectly observed therapy (DOT) is the standard method for monitoring adherence to tuberculosis (TB) treatment. …”
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The Effects of MyChoices and LYNX Mobile Apps on HIV Testing and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Use by Young US Sexual Minority Men: Results From a National Randomized Controlled Trial by Katie B Biello, Kenneth H Mayer, Hyman Scott, Pablo K Valente, Jonathan Hill-Rorie, Susan Buchbinder, Lucinda Ackah-Toffey, Patrick S Sullivan, Lisa Hightow-Weidman, Albert Y Liu

“…MethodsBetween October 2019 and May 2022, we implemented a 3-arm, parallel randomized controlled trial in 9 US cities to test the efficacy of the LYNX and MyChoices apps against standard of care (SOC) among young sexual minority men (aged 15-29 years) reporting anal sex with cisgender male or transgender female in the last 12 months. …”
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Gender difference in domain-specific quality of life measured by modified WHOQoL-BREF questionnaire and their associated factors among older adults in a rural district in Banglades... by Fakir M Amirul Islam

“…<h4>Results</h4>The domain-specific QoL mean (standard error), minimum-maximum values were physical 48.9 (0.41), 7-86, psychological 38.9 (0.51), 4-71, social 50.5 (0.49), 8-92, and environmental domains 47.8 (0.37), 6-91 in the total sample with significant gender difference in all but social domain. …”
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Effects of non-pharmacological interventions on biochemical hyperandrogenism in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Qi Jin, Ge Xu, Yuchen Ying, Lumin Liu, Huimin Zheng, Shifen Xu, Ping Yin, Yuelai Chen

“…Traditional meta-analysis of continuous variables was conducted using Stata 17.0 software with a random-effects model, reporting effect sizes as standardized mean differences (SMD) and weighted mean differences (WMD). …”
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Predictive Validity of Hospital-Associated Complications of Older People Identified Using Diagnosis Procedure Combination Data From an Acute Care Hospital in Japan: Observational S... by Seigo Mitsutake, Tatsuro Ishizaki, Shohei Yano, Takumi Hirata, Kae Ito, Ko Furuta, Yoshitomo Shimazaki, Hideki Ito, Alison Mudge, Kenji Toba

“…Estimating HAC-OP from routinely collected administrative data could facilitate the rapid and standardized evaluation of interventions in the clinical setting, thereby supporting the development, improvement, and wider implementation of effective interventions. …”
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Co-infection of SARS‐CoV‐2 and influenza A/B among patients with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Monireh Golpour, Hossein Jalali, Reza Alizadeh-Navaei, Masoumeh Rezaei Talarposhti, Tahoora Mousavi, Ali Asghar Nadi Ghara

“…Data analysis was performed using STATA Ver. 17 software, and standard errors of prevalence were calculated using the binomial distribution formula. …”
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International diet quality index and revised diet quality index relationship with type 2 diabetes disease: a case-control study by Amr Ali Mohamed Abdelgawwad El-Sehrawy, Bilal AbdulMajeed Mukhlif, Enwa Felix Oghenemaro, M. M. Rekha, Rohit Kumawat, Shilpa Sharma, M. Ravi Kumar, Nagat Salah Shalaby, Munthar Kadhim Abosaoda, Abed J. Kadhim

“…In the final model, each standard deviation increase in the DQI-I score was associated with reduced odds of T2DM (odds ratio [OR] = 0.61; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.37–0.92; p = 0.046). …”
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Alchornea cordifolia leaf-extract ameliorates bisphenol A-induced obesity in male Wistar rats by Abdulhakeem Rotimi Agboola, Ako Hogan Itam, Chinedum Martins Ekeleme, Eyuwa Ignatius Agwupuye, Zuwairatu Oyiza Ahmed, Godswill Peter Igiakong, Gideon Bassey Agbor, Asmau Niwoye Abubakar, Zainab Adamu, Esien David-Oku, Item Justin Atangwho

“…At the end of study, anthropometric indicators and relevant serum biochemical indicators were determined using standard procedures. Results The results obtained showed that oral BPA administration caused obesity i.e. increased body weight, Lee’s Index and waist circumference, compared to the normal control (p < 0.05). …”
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Effect of sun dry brewer spent yeast on chemical composition, in vitro digestibility, and ruminal degradation kinetics of wheat straw by Geberemariyam Terefe, Mulugeta Walelgne, Dereje Fekadu, Getu Kitaw, Mesfin Dejene, Aeimro Kehaliu, Bethlehem Mekonnen, Yohannse Habteyesus

“…The enzymatic digestion with acid pepsin solution was continued for another 48 h. Blank and standard samples were also incubated with buffered rumen fluid for correction and precision check-up of in vitro organic matter digestibility. …”
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Conjunctival component of computer vision syndrome — causes and mechanisms of subjective manifestations by R.R. Akhmadeev, T.R. Mukhamadeev, E.F. Shaykhutdinova, A.R. Khusniyarova

“…The most likely mechanism is vegetative dysregulation resulting from excessive and prolonged use of information technologies and DDs, and ignorance of hygienic and ergonomic standards. </p> <p> <b>Keywords</b>: computer vision syndrome, dry eye disease, conjunctivitis, neuro-ophthalmology, autonomic dysregulation. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of metabolic syndrome among type2 diabetic patients using different diagnosis criteria in ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis by Chilot Kassa Mekonnen, Hailemichael Kindie Abate, Abere Woretaw Azagew, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye

“…Data was extracted using a standard data extraction checklist developed according to Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). …”
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The Burden of Type 2 Diabetes in Adolescents and Young Adults in China: A Secondary Analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Junting Yang, Siwei Deng, Houyu Zhao, Feng Sun, Xiantong Zou, Linong Ji, Siyan Zhan

“…Methods: Using data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021, we analyzed the age-standardized rate (ASR) of incidence, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), and mortality rates of T2D among individuals aged 15 to 39 years in China from 1990 to 2021. …”
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Study of the hereditary non-syndromic ophthalmological pathology of child population of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic: estimations of genetic load and molecular genetic analysis by V.V. Kadyshev, A.V. Marakhonov, S.I. Kutsev, R.A. Zinchenko

“…The biomaterial (peripheral venous blood) is taken from a part of patients taking into account the legislative and legal standards of the Russian Federation. In the study, genetic-epidemiological, statistical, molecular-genetic methods of examination were used.…”
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Results of replacing fish meal with insect protein in carp feeds by O. Deren, O. Bernakevych, L. Bobeliak, N. Hrytsyshyna, M. Koryliak

“…During both stages of the study, the temperature, oxygen, and hydrochemical conditions did not differ significantly between the experimental and control variants and met fish farming standards. Laboratory studies of fish sizes and weights showed the highest results compared to the Control were obtained in Experiment 3: body length to height ratio (l/H) – 2.64, body length to girth ratio (l/G) – 1.20, relative weight gain (RWG) – 18.5% against 16.1% in Control. …”
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