Temporal Analysis of the Incidence, Mortality and Disability-Adjusted Life Years of Benign Gallbladder and Biliary Diseases in High-Income Nations, 1990–2019 by Dominic W. Proctor, BMBS, MSc, Richard Goodall, BSc, MBChB, MRCS, FHEA, Kim Borsky, MBBS, MMRCS, Justin D. Salciccioli, MBBS, MA, Dominic C. Marshall, MBBS, MRCP, BSc, Kumaran Shanmugarajah, MD, PhD, Joseph Shalhoub, BSc, MBBS, FHEA, PhD, DIC, MEd, FFSTEd, FRCS, FEBVS

“…Benign gallbladder and biliary diseases place a substantial burden on healthcare systems in high-income countries. Accurate characterization of the disease burden may help optimize healthcare policy and resource distribution. …”
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The role of immunotherapy in the treatment of lip squamous cell carcinoma: A series of six cases and a review of the current literature by Ido Amir, Nir Tsur, Itamar Averbuch, Gideon Bachar, Noga Kurman

“…Management included corticosteroids (topical or systemic) and/or 2nd generation antihistamines and treatment cessation as indicated. …”
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Geohazard features of the Gulf of Naples and Pontine Islands (Eastern Tyrrhenian Sea) by Francesca Budillon, Eleonora Martorelli, Alessandro Conforti, Giovanni De Falco, Alessandro Bosman, Gabriella Di Martino, Marco Firetto Carlino, Martina Misuraca, Sara Innangi, Martina Pierdomenico, Andrea Sposato, Renato Tonielli, Daniele Casalbore, Roberto Capperucci, Aida Maria Conte, Francesco G. Falese, Michela Ingrassia, Ennio Marsella, Cristian Montanaro, Eleonora Morelli, Roberto Sisinni, Francesco L. Chiocci

“…These include canyon systems, erosive scarps, landslide complexes, fault – and volcanic-related features, such as the products of the volcanic edifices instability, which claim to varying degrees of geo-hazard. …”
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Fully Automated Production of (((<i>S</i>)-1-Carboxy-5-(6-([¹⁸F]fluoro)-2-methoxynicotinamido)pentyl)carbamoyl)-<span style="font-variant: small-caps">l</span>-glutamic... by Philipp Krapf, Thomas Wicher, Boris D. Zlatopolskiy, Johannes Ermert, Bernd Neumaier

“…Although this procedure could be automated on two-reactor modules like the GE TRACERLab FX2N (FXN) to afford the tracer in modest radiochemical yields (RCY) of 18–25%, it is unsuitable for cassette-based systems with a single reactor. <b>Methods:</b> To simplify implementation on an automated synthesis module, the radiosynthesis of [¹⁸F]JK-PSMA-7 was devised as a one-pot, two-step reaction. …”
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Protective Role of Genistein in Acute Liver Damage Induced by Carbon Tetrachloride by Nalan Kuzu, Kerem Metin, Adile Ferda Dagli, Fatih Akdemir, Cemal Orhan, Mehmet Yalniz, Ibrahim Hanifi Ozercan, Kazim Sahin, Ibrahim Halil Bahcecioglu

“…Genistein reduces liver damage by preventing lipid peroxidation and strengthening antioxidant systems.…”
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The autoimmune disease risk variant NCF1-His90 is associated with a reduced risk of tuberculosis in women by Xinjun Hu, Shasha Li, Renliang Huang, Ziwei Fu, Chenyu Ma, Zheng Cheng, Hongjun Hu, Qiaomiao Zhou, Frank Petersen, Xinhua Yu, Xinhua Yu, Junfeng Zheng

“…This casual variant confers an increased risk for multiple autoimmune disorders, including primary Sjögren’s syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus. Given the high prevalence of this autoimmune disease risk variant in East Asia, we hypothesized that it may confer an evolutionary advantage by providing protection against infectious diseases.MethodsTo test this hypothesis, we investigated whether the NCF1 rs201802880 variant offers a protective effect against tuberculosis (TB), a historically significant and deadly infectious disease. …”
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Ginsenoside Rg1 Regulates SIRT1 to Ameliorate Sepsis-Induced Lung Inflammation and Injury via Inhibiting Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Inflammation by Qian-Lu Wang, Lei Yang, Yue Peng, Min Gao, Ming-Shi Yang, Wei Xing, Xian-Zhong Xiao

“…Cultured human pulmonary epithelial cell line A549 was challenged with LPS to induce cell injury, and CLP mouse model was generated to mimic clinical condition of systemic sepsis. Rg1 was applied to cells or animals at indicated dosage. …”
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Development of the relationship between visual selective attention and auditory change detection by Yuanjun Kong, Xuye Yuan, Yiqing Hu, Bingkun Li, Dongwei Li, Jialiang Guo, Meirong Sun, Yan Song

“…Understanding the developmental trajectories of the auditory and visual systems is crucial to elucidate cognitive maturation and its associated relationships, which are essential for effectively navigating dynamic environments. …”
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A lipidated peptide derived from the C-terminal tail of the vasopressin 2 receptor shows promise as a new β-arrestin inhibitor by Rebecca L. Brouillette, Christine E. Mona, Michael Desgagné, Malihe Hassanzedeh, Émile Breault, Frédérique Lussier, Karine Belleville, Jean-Michel Longpré, Michel Grandbois, Pierre-Luc Boudreault, Élie Besserer-Offroy, Philippe Sarret

“…To study their functional role in regulating specific receptor systems, current research relies mainly on genetic tools, as few pharmacological options are available. …”
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Serum Vitamin A and Inflammatory Markers in Individuals with and without Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by L. M. O. Caram, R. A. F. Amaral, R. Ferrari, S. E. Tanni, C. R. Correa, S. A. R. Paiva, I. Godoy

“…COPD was associated with lower serum concentrations of vitamin A without relationship with the systemic inflammation. Conclusions. Serum concentration of vitamin A is negatively associated with the presence of COPD and positively associated with smoking status. …”
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Analyzing the Professional Satisfaction and Organisational Identification in Football Referees by Yeşim BAYRAKDAROĞLU, Yavuz ÖNTÜRK, Üstün TÜRKER, Mustafa AYHAN, Mahir KAPLAN, Büşra UYAR ŞAFAK

“…The study emphasizes the necessity for customized interventions to improve referees' work experiences, indicating that enhanced training and support systems may significantly influence their satisfaction and professional identity.…”

Comparison of dairy production based on feed of Pennisetum sp., Pennisetum purpureum and CIAT 36087 by Noel Ernesto Blanco–Roa, Hernaldo Ramón Novoa–Novoa, Eveling Cristina Berríos, Omar Alfredo Soto–Gutiérrez, Carlos Alberto Zúniga–González, Silvio Javier Sáenz–Rojas, José de Jesús Nuñez–Rodriguez

“… In dairy production systems, efficient pasture management is crucial for maximizing milk output while minimizing costs. …”
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Loss of protein C vs protein S results in discrepant thrombotic phenotypes by Chia-Jui Ku, Xinge Yu, Queena Y. Zhao, Steven J. Grzegorski, Jeffrey G. Daniel, Allison C. Ferguson, Jordan A. Shavit

“…Although both mutants demonstrated spontaneous thrombosis, proc−/− was localized to the cardiac and venous systems, whereas pros1−/− was intracardiac. Aside from coagulation, PC has been shown to have PS-independent roles in inflammation. proc mutants displayed altered inflammatory markers and defects in neutrophil migration independent of pros1. …”
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on time to treatment in head and neck cancer management: a systematic review by Malte Grumstrup Simonsen, Amanda-Louise Fenger Carlander, Kathrine Kronberg Jakobsen, Christian Grønhøj, Christian von Buchwald

“…Background and purpose: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused a need for reorganization in the healthcare systems. First, we aimed to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on time to treatment in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients. …”
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DualTransAttNet: A Hybrid Model with a Dual Attention Mechanism for Corn Seed Classification by Fei Pan, Dawei He, Pengjun Xiang, Mengdie Hu, Daizhuang Yang, Fang Huang, Changmeng Peng

“…The model’s rapid inference capability and low parameter count make it an excellent technical solution for agricultural automation and intelligent systems, thereby enhancing the efficiency and profitability of agricultural production.…”
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The Effects of Polystyrene Microplastics and Copper Ion Co-Contamination on the Growth of Rice Seedlings by Huiyu Jin, Guohe Lin, Mingzi Ma, Lin Wang, Lixiang Liu

“…These findings reveal a complex interaction between MPs and heavy metals in agricultural systems. While PS-MPs can alleviate Cu toxicity by reducing its bioavailability, they also compromise antioxidant activity, potentially affecting plant resilience to stress. …”
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Estimating the global cost of vision impairment and its major causes: protocol for a systematic review by Nathan Congdon, Thomas Butt, Peng Tee Khaw, Andrew Bastawrous, Tasanee Braithwaite, Rupert R A Bourne, Matthew J Burton, Serge Resnikoff, Jacqueline Ramke, Kevin Frick, Hugh Taylor, Iris Gordon, Ana Patricia Marques, John Cairns, Justine H Zhang, Hannah B Faal, Iain Jones, Marty Jovic, Allyala Nandakumar

“…Introduction Vision impairment (VI) places a burden on individuals, health systems and society in general. In order to support the case for investing in eye health services, an updated cost of illness study that measures the global impact of VI is necessary. …”
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Assessing the Colorectal Cancer Landscape: A Comprehensive Exploration of Future Trends in 216 Countries and Territories from 2021 to 2040 by Meysam Olfatifar, Fariba Rafiei, Amir Sadeghi, Elnaz Ataei, Mohammad Amin Habibi, Mehdi Pezeshgi Modarres, Zohreh Ghalavand, Hamidreza Houri

“…Abstract Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) has become a significant global concern, presenting formidable challenges to healthcare systems and leading to substantial healthcare expenses. …”
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Finite Element Modeling of the Behaviors of Concrete-Filled Steel Tube (CFT) Columns at Elevated Temperatures by Van Lanh Le, Chang-Hwan Lee, Robel Wondimu Alemayehu, Min Jae Park

“…Concrete-filled steel tube (CFT) columns are widely used as structural systems because of their high load-bearing capacity and material efficiency. …”
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Supply-Side Practices and Constraints of the Kola Nut (Cola nitida (Vent) Schott. and Endl.) Value Chain in Ghana: A Descriptive Evidence by Frederick Amon-Armah, Solomon Sefa Oduro, Eric Kofi Doe, Moses Asani, Daniel Nyadanu, Sampson Konlan

“…To overcome some marketing challenges, there is a need for policy support to standardize pricing and grading systems for the mutual benefit of all the stakeholders.…”
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