Analyzing Serum Level Changes in Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate, Dihydrotestosterone, Progesterone, and Prolactin after Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma by Mehrosadat Alavi, Mohammad Atefi, Farzaneh Raeisi

“…However, there are concerns about possible side effects of RIT on different hormones that are important in different aspects including the immune defense system, cardiovascular system, pregnancy, and reproductive health. …”
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The interplay between persistent pathogen infections with tumor microenvironment and immunotherapy in cancer by Si Chen, Caihong Yao, Na Tian, Chunying Zhang, Yuemei Chen, Xuting Wang, Yue Jiang, Tonghao Zhang, Tingting Zeng, Yali Song

“…Abstract Background Chronic infections by pathogenic microorganisms play a significant role in cancer development, disrupting the body's immune system and microenvironment. This interference impairs the body's ability to eliminate these microorganisms promptly, allowing them to persist by evading immune defenses. …”
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Co-Delivery of Dacarbazine and miRNA 34a Combinations to Synergistically Improve Malignant Melanoma Treatments by Ding B, Li M, Zhang J, Zhang X, Gao H, Gao J, Shen C, Zhou Y, Li F, Liu A

“…In this system, poly (L-arginine) and PLA function as hydrophilic and hydrophobic blocks, respectively, which self-assemble into micelles in aqueous solution. …”
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Do continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) metrics predict macrovascular and microvascular complications in diabetes? The FACULTY protocol of a retrospective real-world cohort study by Eric Vicaut, Ramzi A Ajjan, J Seufert, Gérard de Pouvourville, Emmanuel Cosson, Laure Carcaillon-Bentata, Tadej Battelino, Patrick Blin, Fleur Levrat-Guillen, Michael Joubert

“…Here, we present the protocol for a real-world cohort study, aiming to establish the relationship between CGM-derived glycaemic metrics and the incidence of macrovascular and/or microvascular complications in people with diabetes.Methods and analysis This cohort study will use data from all CGM new users (FreeStyle Libre system) in France who uploaded their glycaemic values onto the LibreView cloud-based system, linked with data from the French nationwide Système National des Données de Santé claims database. …”
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SOIL TILLAGE VARIANTS AND SULPHUR FERTILIZATION AFFECT NODULATION, N2 FIXATION AND YIELD OF BAMBARA GROUNDNUT (Vigna subterreana) IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA by M.A.N. Anikwe, Nnamnani D.E, Ikengannyia E.E, J.C. Eze, Obidike-Ugwu, E. O

“…Results show that the tillage system and S fertilization impact Bambara groundnut on degraded Ultisols. …”
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Global scattered-light spectrography for laser absorption and laser–plasma instability studies by Yihang Zhang, Zhe Zhang, Xu Zhao, Kevin Glize, Yufeng Dong, Xiaohui Yuan, Yutong Li, Jie Zhang

“…An optical spectrometer system based on 60 channels of fibers has been designed and employed to diagnose light emissions from laser–plasma interactions. …”
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First Clinical Experience of ⁶⁸Ga-FAPI PET/CT in Tertiary Cancer Center: Identifying Pearls and Pitfalls by Akram Al-Ibraheem, Ahmed Saad Abdlkadir, Ula Al-Rasheed, Dhuha Al-Adhami, Feras Istatieh, Farah Anwar, Marwah Abdulrahman, Rula Amarin, Issa Mohamad, Asem Mansour

“…A total of 220 diagnostic challenges were identified across 88.3% of the scans, predominantly within the musculoskeletal system, attributed to degenerative changes (99 observations). …”
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Pengaruh Pemberian Glutamin pada Kemampuan Fagositosis Makrofag terhadap Pseudomonas Aeruginosa by Daslina , Eryati Darwin, Aziz Djamal

“…The conclusion from this study is a non-essensial amino acid glutamine has the effect to increase the ability of the body's immune system. <br />Keywords: glutamin, immunity phagocytosis macrophage, Pseudomonas aeruginosa<br /><br /><br /> </p>…”
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Efficient Acquisition of Fully Human Antibody Genes against Self-Proteins by Sorting Single B Cells Stimulated with Vaccines Based on Nitrated T Helper Cell Epitopes by Liangliang Jiang, Tao Jiang, Jianhua Luo, Yanliang Kang, Yue Tong, Xiaoda Song, Xiangdong Gao, Wenbing Yao, Hong Tian

“…HER2-NitraTh vaccine can also stimulate the generation of HER2-specific IgG+ B cells in human immune system mice, which was established by cotransplanting lymphocytes and autologous dendritic cells in immunodeficient mice. …”
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Does syndromic surveillance assist public health practice in early detecting respiratory epidemics? Evidence from a wide Italian retrospective experience by Giovanni Corrao, Andrea Stella Bonaugurio, Giorgio Bagarella, Mauro Maistrello, Olivia Leoni, Danilo Cereda, Andrea Gori

“…Following verification via a prospective approach, public health organizations are encouraged to take advantage of this free forecasting system to anticipate and effectively manage respiratory outbreaks.…”
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Usability Testing pada M-Commerce Menggunakan Kuisioner USE (Usefulness, Satisfaction, and Ease of Use) dan Performance Test (Studi Kasus: Tokopedia) by Thowaf Fuad Hasan, Tenia Wahyuningrum, Ariq Cahya Wardhana

“…Persentase aspek pada kuesioner USE didapatkan sebesar 84% untuk aspek system, 83% untuk aspek user dan 82% untuk aspek interaction. …”
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The prevalence of malaria in the five districts of Limpopo Province, South Africa, 2015 - 2017 by M T Lamola, A Musekiwa, A de Voux, C Reddy, M Morifi, P C Mutevedzi

“…We retrospectively reviewed data routinely collected through the Malaria Information System and Laboratory Information System of the National Health Laboratory Services, and assessed associations with age, sex and district, using a multivariable logistic regression model. …”
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Cardiomeds, an mHealth App for Self-Management to Support Swiss Patients With Heart Failure: 2-Stage Mixed Methods Usability Study by Lisa Simioni, Elena Tessitore, Hamdi Hagberg, Aurélie Schneider-Paccot, Katherine Blondon, Liliane Gschwind, Philippe Meyer, Frederic Ehrler

“…After completing the tasks, patients completed the System Usability Scale 10-item questionnaire and answered 5 open questions about their perceptions of Cardiomeds. …”
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An esophageal stent integrated with wireless battery-free movable photodynamic-therapy unit for targeted tumor treatment by Qian Han, Pingjin Zou, Xianhao Wei, Junyang Chen, Xiaojiao Li, Li Quan, Ranlin Wang, Lili Xing, Xinyu Xue, Yi Zhou, Meihua Chen

“…In this study, we propose a novel esophageal stent equipped with a wireless, battery-free, and movable photodynamic therapy (PDT) unit designed to treat esophageal tumors with flexibility, precision, and real-time control. This system integrates a PDT unit and an electrochemical pneumatic soft actuator into a conventional esophageal stent. …”
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Clinical features of early multiple sclerosis by I. Čelpačenko, R. Stankevičiūtė, M. Malciūtė, R. Balnytė

“…A retrospective analysis of data was performed in patients hospitalized with the following ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases Version 10) diagnoses: G37.8 (other specified demyelinating diseases of central nervous system) and G37.9 (demyelinating disease of central nervous system, unspecified). …”
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Analysis of the Inquiry-Infusion learning model to develop students' critical thinking ability by Beni Asyhar

“…The results of this study were obtained: 1) the syntax of the inquiry-infusion learning model that modifies the inquiry learning model at the orientation stage and formulates the problem; 2) social system; 3) the principle of reaction; 4) support system; and 5) instructional impact and companion effect.…”
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Balancing Requirement Statements, Features and Technology Development Using QFD in Indigenous Macro Products in the Aviation Industry by Mahdi Googerdchian, Mohsen Asadi, Seyed ziaodin Ghazizadeh Fard, Soheil Imamian

“…Also, the lack of managerial approaches to system and standard design and the integration of the approaches communicated by the regulatory and standardization centres of the country on the system design of large and complex products were the other limitations of this research.Practical implications: The model proposed in this research made it possible to produce large and complex products in the aviation industry due to the existence of restrictions. …”
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A Robust and Space-Efficient Stack Management Method for Wireless Sensor Network OS with Scarce Hardware Resources by Seokhwan Kim, Seungku Kim, Doo-Seop Eom

“…RESM maintains the stack memory usage with the similar amount of the stack usage that the system actually requires, and the stack memory area of each task is individually protected from corruption by the stack overflow. …”
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Parabolic Equation Modeling of Propagation over Terrain Using Digital Elevation Model by Xiao-Wei Guan, Li-Xin Guo, Ya-Jiao Wang, Qing-Liang Li

“…The application of DEM is extended to the Cartesian coordinate system and expected to provide a precise representation of a three-dimensional surface with high efficiency. …”
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Evaluations on Profiles of the Eddy Diffusion Coefficients through Simulations of Super Typhoons in the Northwestern Pacific by Jimmy Chi Hung Fung, Guangze Gao

“…Profiles of the eddy diffusion coefficients in the YSU planetary boundary layer (PBL) scheme are evaluated in the advanced research WRF (ARW) system. Three versions of the YSU scheme (original, K025, and K200) are included in this study. …”
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