Assessing the authenticity and purity of a commercial Bacillus thuringiensis bioinsecticide through whole genome sequencing and metagenomics approaches by Yari Van Laere, Yari Van Laere, Marie-Alice Fraiture, Andrea Gobbo, Sigrid C. J. De Keersmaecker, Kathleen Marchal, Kathleen Marchal, Nancy H. C. Roosens, Kevin Vanneste

“…Our proposed approach could be adapted for other biopesticides, and similar products, providing a standardized and robust approach to contribute to biopesticide safety.…”
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Effect of dupilumab on otitis media associated with eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis by Seiichiro Kamimura, Keisuke Ishitani, Ryota Morozumi, Eiji Kondo, Takahiro Azuma, Go Sato, Yoshiaki Kitamura

“…The EOM disease status was compared using the EOM severity score, temporal bone shadow on Computed Tomography (CT), and standard pure tone audiometry. Result: Twenty-four of the 25 patients with EOM had concomitant ECRS, and 12 were administered with dupilumab. …”
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Pharmaceuticals as emerging pollutants: Implications for water resource management in Malaysia by Asvinidevi Arumugam, Khai Ern Lee, Pei Yuen Ng, Aida Soraya Shamsuddin, Aziemah Zulkifli, Thian Lai Goh

“…This lack of comprehensive data underscores the urgent need for nationwide monitoring programmes and the integration of pharmaceutical pollution within national water quality standards. Given the environmental and public health implications, addressing this emerging pollutant issue necessitates a multifaceted approach to mitigate human exposure, safeguard water quality and ensure the sustainable management of water resources.…”
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Evaluation of 16s Long Read Metabarcoding for Characterizing the Microbiome and Salmonella Contamination of Retail Poultry Meat by Zachary Tobar, Katie Y. Lee, Megan E. Gaa, Bryshal P. Moore, Xunde Li, Maurice E. Pitesky

“…The traditional gold standard for detection of Salmonella in meat products is bacterial culture with enrichment. …”
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Evaluation of Active Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring in Severe Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty by Alireza Manafi Rasi, MD, Sina Afzal, Dr., MD, Mojtaba Baroutkoub, MD, Hasan Shakiba, MD, Pooya Kalani, MD, Mehdi Tavassoli, MD, Reza Zarei, MD

“…Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) stands as the standard treatment in neglected developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), and its application in severe cases may be linked to debilitating outcomes, including nerve damage. …”
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Exploring the Photocatalytic Efficiency of Gold Nanoparticles Deposited on Ni-Al-Zr-Layered Double Hydroxides for Selective Glucose Oxidation by Nihel Dib, Frédéric Sauvage, Lucie Quéhon, Khadidja Khaldi, Sumeya Bedrane, José Juan Calvino, Redouane Bachir, Ginesa Blanco, Gwladys Pourceau

“…In this study, we explored the selective oxidation of glucose into the corresponding gluconic acid salt in presence of a novel Au/Ni-Al-Zr-layered double hydroxide (LDH) photocatalyst under standardized A.M. 1.5 G light illumination. To optimize the photocatalytic conditions, an experimental plan is herein proposed, highlighting the critical influences of both catalyst loading and pH. …”
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H. Wendl Leaf Metabolites Potentiate the Radiosensitivity of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Through Ki67 and PARP Inhibition by Nabil M. Selim PhD, Seham S. El-Hawary PhD, Soheir M. El Zalabani PhD, Rehab Nabil Shamma PhD, Nariman El Sayed Mahdy PhD, Noheir H. Sherif PhD, Khayrya A. Youssif PhD, Usama Ramadan Abdelmohsen PhD, Mai H. Mekkawy PhD, Hanan A. Fahmy PhD

“…Results: NE exerted remarkable cytotoxicity in comparison to the parent extract and the standard doxorubicin on the HepG2 cell line. Besides, the NE administration and/or γ-irradiation (IRR) significantly reduced the elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT), total proteins, and albumin levels in HCC-induced rats. …”
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6-month survival of patients with acute myeloid leukemia who received modified chemotherapy at Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital by Edwinda D. Ratu, Tutik Hardjianti, Dimas Bayu, Syakib Bakri, Nasrum Mahmud, Andi Alfian Zainuddin

“…Background and aim. Standard chemotherapy for AML is daunorubicin combined with cytarabine. …”
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The Prevalence and Causes of Visual Impairment in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Northeast China by Liang Wen, Yu Wang, Zhong Lin, Feng Hua Wang, Xiao Xia Ding, Dong Li, Kemi Feng, Yuan Bo Liang, Dong Xiao Zhang, Yu Dou, Gang Zhai

“…All participants underwent an extensive and standardized eye examination (visual acuity testing, slit-lamp, and fundus examination). …”
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Synaptic transistor implementing potentiation or depression via field distribution modulation of dual dielectric layers by single-polarity pulsed voltage stimuli by Jieun Kim, Jung Wook Lim, Chohyeon Park, Chaerin Yu, Jaehee Lee

“…The device is fabricated using a standard complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor process and is composed of a TiO2 channel deposited over a dual dielectric of SiOx on Al2O3. …”
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A new approach for detecting HPV DNA in cervical swabs: comparison of nucleic acid extraction with direct PCR by Fatih Çubuk, Muhammet Çağrı Yıldız, Fikrican Balcı, Ahmet İrgin, Savaş Aşkın, Ekrem Sağtaş, Sedat kaygusuz

“…Cervical cancer screening programs require the ability to process a large number of samples in a simple and standardized manner and obtain reliable results. The workload, time, and cost associated with the number of samples to be processed encourage the development of alternative methods to the traditional nucleic acid extraction method for population-based screening. …”
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Assessing groundwater quality and suitability in Qatar: Strategic insights for sustainable water management and environmental protection by Sarra Aloui, Adel Zghibi, Annamaria Mazzoni, Ahmad S. Abushaikha, Adel Elomri

“…Suitability for use was assessed using the drinking water quality index (DWQI) and a novel integrated irrigation water quality index (IWQI), constructed upon seven standard indices. Results revealed predominantly high salinity in coastal and southern parts, suggesting extensive saltwater intrusion. …”
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Validity and Reliability of Kinovea^® for Pelvic Kinematic Measurement in Standing Position and in Sitting Position with 45° of Hip Flexion by Lucía Vicente-Pina, Rocío Sánchez-Rodríguez, Loreto Ferrández-Laliena, Jose Heredia-Jimenez, Julián Müller-Thyssen-Uriarte, Sofía Monti-Ballano, César Hidalgo-García, José Miguel Tricás-Moreno, María Orosia Lucha-López

“…Additionally, the technical error of measurement (TEM), relative TEM, standard error of measurement, and minimal detectable change (MDC) were calculated to establish Kinovea^®’s accuracy. …”
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A proposed methodology for the definition of background and reference values for trace elements in fluvial sediments by F. Barrio-Parra, R. Álvarez, H. Serrano-García, M. Izquierdo-Díaz, A. Ordóñez, C.C. García-Fernández, E. De Miguel

“…The Water Framework Directive (WFD, 2000/60/EC) mandates member states to consider trace element background values when establishing environmental quality standards (EQS) for sediments. This study proposes defining the “background” value as the trace element concentration that is consistently present in the unaltered natural environment, and the “reference” value as an upper limit of variation of naturally occurring concentrations, suggestive of anthropogenic enrichment if exceeded. …”
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Characterization of novel cold-active chitin deacetylase for green production of bioactive chitosan by Mohamed N. Abd El-Ghany, Salwa A. Hamdi, Ahmed K. Zahran, Mustafa A. Abou-Taleb, Abdallah M. Heikel, Muhammed T. Abou El-Kheir, Mohamed G. Farahat

“…Moreover, FTIR and XRD spectra revealed the characteristic peaks for enzymatically produced chitosan compared with standard chitosan, indicating their structural similarity. …”
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Randomized Comparison of Terumo® Coated Slender™ versus Terumo® Noncoated Traditional Sheath during Radial Angiography or Percutaneous Coronary Intervention by Birthe Sindberg, Christel Gry Aagren Nielsen, Marianne Hestbjerg Poulsen, Martin Bøhme Rasmussen, Steen Carstensen, Troels Thim, Lars Jakobsen, Jacob Thorsted Sørensen, Benedicte Haastrup, Hanne Maare Søndergaard, Michael Mæng, Christian Juhl Terkelsen

“…A total of 1,000 patients scheduled for radial CAG or PCI were randomized (1:1) to the use of a Slender or a Standard sheath during the procedure. Randomization was stratified according to chosen sheath size (5, 6, 7 French) and gender. …”
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The Continental Divide: Anti-TNF Use in Pediatric IBD Is Different in North America Compared to Other Parts of the World by Peter C. Church, Jeffrey Hyams, Frank Ruemmele, Lissy de Ridder, Dan Turner, Anne M. Griffiths

“…North Americans more often continued immunomodulator indefinitely and less often adhered to standard infliximab induction dosing. Access limitations were more common outside North America and Europe for both CD (67% vs. 31%, p<0.001) and UC (62% vs. 33%, p<0.001). …”
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Detection of Aflatoxin and Ochratoxin A in Spices by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography by Zahra Zareshahrabadi, Robab Bahmyari, Hasti Nouraei, Hossein Khodadadi, Pouyan Mehryar, Fatemeh Asadian, Kamiar Zomorodian

“…The highest rate of AFs contamination was related to red pepper, in 80% of which the amount of contamination was excessive than the standard level (>10 μg/kg). All black pepper samples were determined to be contaminated with OTA at over legislation limits of >15 μg/kg. …”
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Occupational Exposure to Low Concentrations of Lead Dust and Oxidative Stress in Mine Workers by Fateme Kooshki, Masoud Neghab, Fatemeh Rahimian, Fereshteh Aliasghari, Esmaeel Soleimani

“…Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21.0.Results: The mean exposure of workers to lead dust was 24 μg/ m³ (range: 1.5 to 185 μg/m³), which complied with the OSHAPEL and ACGIH TLV-TWA standards for lead dust. The BLL in the exposed workers was found to be 45.47 μg/dL. …”
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Ultrasound-guided Hydrostatic Reduction of Acute Intussusception in Children at a Tertiary Care Center: An Observational Study by Ajay Kumar Yadav, Neha Yadav, Binit Dev, Sonia Dahal, Rohit Prasad Yadav, Sushil Taparia, Hiramani Pathak

“…Ultrasound is imaging modality of choice for diagnosis of intussusception and ultrasound guided hydrostatic enema reduction is standard, nonsurgical, internationally preferred treatment modality for uncomplicated pediatric intussusceptions. …”
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