Exercise training partly ameliorates cardiac dysfunction in mice during doxorubicin treatment of breast cancer by Tytti-Maria Uurasmaa, Pauline Bourdin, Wail Nammas, Shiva Latifi, Heidi Liljenbäck, Antti Saraste, Olli Eskola, Johan Rajander, Anne Roivainen, Helene Rundqvist, Anu Autio, Ilkka Heinonen, Katja Anttila

“…Objectives This study investigated ET-induced structural, functional, vascular, oxidative stress, and plausible glucose uptake alterations of the left ventricle (LV) in a murine breast cancer model during DOX treatment. …”
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High Data-Rate Hilbert-Curved-Shaped MIMO Antenna With Improved Bandwidth and Circular Polarization for Wireless Capsule Endoscopy by Syed Misbah Un Noor, Syed Ahson Ali Shah, Shahid Khan, Izaz Ali Shah, Jamal Nasir, Salahuddin Khan, Slawomir Koziel

“…Without the need for an external decoupling structure, the system demonstrated good MIMO characteristics with isolation of 27 dB. …”
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Comparing Antibody Responses to Homologous vs. Heterologous COVID-19 Vaccination: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in an Urban Bangladeshi Population by Kazi Istiaque Sanin, Mansura Khanam, Azizur Rahman Sharaque, Mahbub Elahi, Bharati Rani Roy, Md. Khaledul Hasan, Goutam Kumar Dutta, Abir Dutta, Md. Nazmul Islam, Md. Safiqul Islam, Md. Nasir Ahmed Khan, Mustufa Mahmud, Nuzhat Nadia, Fablina Noushin, Anjan Kumar Roy, Protim Sarker, Fahmida Tofail

“…Data were collected through structured household surveys, and 2 mL blood samples were collected for measuring antibody titers. …”
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Serum metabolome associated with novel and legacy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances exposure and thyroid cancer risk: A multi-module integrated analysis based on machine learning by Fei Wang, Yuanxin Lin, Lian Qin, Xiangtai Zeng, Hancheng Jiang, Yanlan Liang, Shifeng Wen, Xiangzhi Li, Shiping Huang, Chunxiang Li, Xiaoyu Luo, Xiaobo Yang

“…Metabolome-wide association analyses were performed to assess metabolic dysregulation associated with PFAS, and a structural synthesis analysis was used to detect latent groups of individuals with TC based on PFAS levels and metabolite patterns. …”
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Seroprevalence of Asymptomatic Leishmania donovani among Laborers and Associated Risk Factors in Agricultural Camps of West Armachiho District, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectiona... by Animen Ayehu, Yibeltal Aschale, Wossenseged Lemma, Animut Alebel, Ligabaw Worku, Ayalew Jejaw, Abebe Genetu Bayih

“…After obtaining written informed consent, data were collected using a structured pretested Amharic version questionnaire using the interview technique. …”
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Prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms after recovery from COVID-19: A questionnaire-based study in the Aseer region by Mohammed Attieh Alzahrani, Khalid Siraj Altalhiyyah, Mohammed Mousa Albariqi, Meshal Ali Alkhayri, Saad Ali Alshahrani, Sultan Saad Alnasser, Nawaf Mohammed Alshehri, Saad Haif Alqahtani, Saud Haif Alqahtani

“…The data were collected through a pretested, structured online questionnaire preceded by consent and were used to maintain the confidentiality of the data. …”
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Association between the subclinical level of problematic internet use and habenula volume: a look at mediation effect of neuroticism by Toshiya Murai, Hironobu Fujiwara, Qi Dai, Halwa Zakia, Yusuke Kyuragi, Naoya Oishi, Yuzuki Ishikawa, Lichang Yao, Morio Aki

“…In addition, personality features have been suggested to play a role in the pathophysiology of PIU.Aims This study aimed to investigate Hb volumetry in individuals with subclinical PIU and the mediating effect of personality traits on this relationship.Methods 110 healthy adults in this cross-sectional study underwent structural magnetic resonance imaging. Hb segmentation was performed using a deep learning technique. …”
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Multiplanar Semicircular New-Generation Implant System Developed for Proximal Femur Periprosthetic Fractures: A Biomechanical Study by Ahmet Burak Satılmış, Ahmet Ülker, Zafer Uzunay, Tolgahan Cengiz, Abdurrahim Temiz, Mustafa Yaşar, Tansel Mutlu, Uygar Daşar

“…It withstood higher physiological loads, offered better structural stability, and could be an alternative to existing fixation systems in clinical practice. …”
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Genomic and Pathogenic Characteristics of Virulent Newcastle Disease Virus Isolated from Chicken in Live Bird Markets and Backyard Flocks in Kenya by Irene N. Ogali, Paul O. Okumu, Erick O. Mungube, Jacqueline K. Lichoti, Stephen Ogada, Grace K. Moraa, Bernard R. Agwanda, Sheila C. Ommeh

“…Amino acid residues and substitutions in the structural proteins of the three isolates were similar to the newly isolated Tanzanian NDV strain (Mbeya/MT15). …”
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Exploring the Mechanism of <i>Clostridium autoethanogenum</i> Protein for Broiler Growth Based on Gut Microbiota and Serum Metabolomics by Chunqiao Shan, Yan Liu, Sisi Liu, Chuang Li, Chaoxin Ma, Hongmin Yu, Juan Li, Guotuo Jiang, Jing Tian

“…The present study used 16S rRNA gene sequencing and serum metabolomics to investigate the effect of CAP on the cecal microflora structure and serum metabolites in 42-day-old broiler chickens. …”
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Effectiveness of a web-based virtual journal club to promote medical education (Web-Ed): protocol of a multicentre pragmatic randomised trial by Mohamed Abdelrahman, Neil Cowan, Meera Ramcharn, Bassel H Al Wattar, William Parry-Smith, Sarah McRobbie, Michael Rimmer, Nagla Elfaki, Cheryl Dunlop, Damien Coleburt, Olivia Raglan, Jhia Jiat Teh, Maria Fisher, Nilaani Murugesu, Yazid Jibrel, Matthew Wood

“…Both groups will be presented with the same educational material and follow a standardised JC structure hosted by nominated moderators and medical faculty members.The primary outcome is the difference in participants’ knowledge acquisition and retention 7 days after the JCs evaluated using standardised multiple-choice questions. …”
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Characterisation of coastal reef fish assemblages across an estuarine-urbanisation gradient using underwater visual census and environmental DNA metabarcoding by Yu-De Pei, Joseph Heard, Wenqian Xu, Shara K.K. Leung, Charmaine C.M. Yung, Alex S.J. Wyatt

“…Seasonal variations in fish generic richness and assemblage structure were observed using both approaches, taken to reflect changes in fish behaviour, physiology, and naturally occurring events (i.e., spawning and recruitment) between seasons. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to implementation of a home-based cardiac rehabilitation programme for patients with heart failure in the NHS: a mixed-methods study by Rod S Taylor, Paulina Daw, Samantha B van Beurden, Jet J C S Veldhuijzen van Zanten, Alexander Harrison, Sinead T J McDonagh, Patrick J Doherty, Colin J Greaves, Hasnain M Dalal, Grace E R Wood

“…In 2020, 5 online REACH-HF training events were attended by 85 healthcare professionals from 45 National Health Service (NHS) teams across the UK and Ireland.Design Our mixed-methods study used in-depth semi-structured interviews and an online survey. Interviews were conducted with staff trained specifically for the Beacon Site project, identified by opportunity and snowball sampling. …”
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Characterizing the microbiome recruited by the endangered plant Firmiana danxiaensis in phosphorus-deficient acidic soil by Jiayu Li, Jiayu Li, Jiayu Li, Guangda Tang, Guangda Tang, Hongwei Liu, Xiaoying Luo, Juntao Wang, Juntao Wang, Juntao Wang

“…Using the machine learning approach, we characterized 76 bacterial and 20 fungal phylotypes dominated in F. danxiaensis rhizosphere, most of which had strong impacts on microbial ecological network structure (they accounted for only 0.33% node numbers but linked 21.2% of the nodes in the network); specifically, Udaeobacter spp., a highly abundant (constituting 4.07% of the total bacterial community) member of Verrucomicrobiota exclusively accumulated in the rhizosphere of F. danxiaensis but not P. massoniana, demonstrated a pronounced ecological prefers toward F. danxiaensis rhizosphere habitat (high pH, low C:N and high N:P) and potential antagonistic indication. …”
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Artificial intelligence conversational agents in mental health: Patients see potential, but prefer humans in the loop by Hyein S. Lee, Hyein S. Lee, Colton Wright, Julia Ferranto, Jessica Buttimer, Clare E. Palmer, Andrew Welchman, Kathleen M. Mazor, Kimberly A. Fisher, David Smelson, Laurel O’Connor, Laurel O’Connor, Nisha Fahey, Nisha Fahey, Apurv Soni, Apurv Soni, Apurv Soni

“…Participants engaged in semi-structured interviews to discuss their experiences, perceptions, and acceptability of AI conversational agents in mental healthcare. …”
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Developing an adaptive paediatric intensive care unit platform trial with key stakeholders: a qualitative study by Kerry Woolfall, Mark J Peters, Padmanabhan Ramnarayan, Elizabeth Deja, Jennifer Preston, Paul R Mouncey, Julie C Menzies, Doug William Gould, Tracy Karen Mitchell, Shelley Marsh, Jennifer Ainsworth, Hannah Sedgwick, Carly Tibbins

“…Findings provide insight into how the PICU platform trial should be designed and operationalised, including having a broad and inclusive population eligible for inclusion onto the platform trial, with different inclusion and exclusion criteria for each domain; starting the trial with no more than three domains and prioritising the outcomes of Child quality of life and Survival (all participants). Optimal governance structure and suggestions about how any challenges to the success of the full trial can be overcome are also presented.Conclusions Young people, parents/carers and PICU staff viewed the proposed PICU platform trial to be acceptable. …”
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Variations in Water Stress and Its Driving Factors in the Yellow River Basin by Haodong Lyu, Jianmin Qiao, Gonghuan Fang, Wenting Liang, Zidong Tang, Furong Lv, Qin Zhang, Zewei Qiu, Gengning Huang

“…This study provides a reference framework for developing a water resources assessment index system in the Yellow River Basin and supports regional water resources management and industrial structure planning.…”
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Cluster Candidates with Massive Quiescent Galaxies at z ∼ 2 by Tomokazu Kiyota, Makoto Ando, Masayuki Tanaka, Alexis Finoguenov, Sadman Shariar Ali, Jean Coupon, Guillaume Desprez, Stephen Gwyn, Marcin Sawicki, Rhythm Shimakawa

“…In this paper, we report a discovery of seven cluster candidates with massive quiescent galaxies at z  ∼ 2 in the 3.5 deg ^2 area of the XMM Large Scale Structure field, roughly doubling the known cluster sample at this frontier redshift if confirmed. …”
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Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among Future Healthcare Workers in Serbia by Nemanja Maletin, Nikola Denda, Ana Ljubičić, Radmila Velicki, Aleksandra Patić, Zoran Golušin, Tihomir Dugandžija, Vladimir Petrović, Mioljub Ristić, Vladimir Vuković

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from 1 to 30 November 2023 using a structured survey questionnaire. Results: A total of 1760 students were included, of which 78% were female, with an average age of 21 years. …”
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NF-κB-Specific Suppression in Cardiomyocytes Unveils Aging-Associated Responses in Cardiac Tissue by Letícia Aparecida Lopes Morgado, Larissa Maria Zacarias Rodrigues, Daiane Cristina Floriano Silva, Bruno Durante da Silva, Maria Claudia Costa Irigoyen, Ana Paula Cremasco Takano

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Aging is associated with structural and functional changes in the heart, including hypertrophy, fibrosis, and impaired contractility. …”
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