Role of digital technology in epidemic control: a scoping review on COVID-19 and Ebola by Amanuel Adugna, Gossa Fetene Abebe, Desalegn Girma, Melsew Setegn Alie, Tewodros Yosef, Daniel Asmelash, Dorka Dessalegn

“…Future efforts should focus on integrating digital solutions into health systems, ensuring equitable access and addressing ethical concerns. …”
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Robust Trading Decision-Making Model for Demand-Side Resource Aggregators Considering Multi-Objective Cluster Aggregation Optimization by Fei Liu, Shaokang Qi, Shibin Wang, Xu Tian, Liantao Liu, Xue Zhao

“…In the context of a high proportion of new energy grid connections, demand-side resources have become an inevitable choice for constructing new power systems due to their high flexibility and fast response speed. …”
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Dynamics and Insights into the Unique Ecological Guild of Fungi in Bacteria-Bioaugmented Anaerobic Digesters by Linda U. Obi, Ashira Roopnarain, Memory Tekere, Jun Zhou, Heng Li, Yuanpeng Wang, Yanlong Zhang, Rasheed A. Adeleke

“…The findings from this study provide insights into the fungal ecological guild of different bacteria-bioaugmented anaerobic digesters, highlighting their potentials in bacteria-augmented systems. Identification of an anaerobic fungal group within the phylum Ascomycota, beyond the well-known fungal phylum Neocallimastigomycota, offers a new perspective in optimizing the AD processes in specialized ecosystems.…”
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Suberoylanilide Hydroxamic Acid Attenuates Autoimmune Arthritis by Suppressing Th17 Cells through NR1D1 Inhibition by Da Som Kim, Hong-Ki Min, Eun Kyung Kim, Seung Cheon Yang, Hyun Sik Na, Seon-Yeong Lee, Jeong-Won Choi, Kyung-Ah Jung, Seung-Ki Kwok, Sung-Hwan Park, Mi-La Cho

“…Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of systemic autoimmune arthritis that causes joint inflammation and destruction. …”
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A Study on Dust Storm Pollution and Source Identification in Northwestern China by Hongfei Meng, Feiteng Wang, Guangzu Bai, Huilin Li

“…To mitigate the impacts of future dust storms, this study highlights both short-term and long-term strategies, including enhanced monitoring systems, public health advisories, and vegetation restoration in key source regions. …”
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Clinical Significance of Peripheral Blood T Lymphocyte Subsets in Helicobacter pylori-Infected Patients by Yuka Satoh, Hatsue Ogawara, Osamu Kawamura, Motoyasu Kusano, Hirokazu Murakami

“…In some cases, these changes may induce systemic autoimmune diseases.…”
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Different Activity of the Biological Axis VEGF-Flt-1 (fms-Like Tyrosine Kinase 1) and CXC Chemokines between Pulmonary Sarcoidosis and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Bronchoalveo... by Katerina M. Antoniou, Giannoula Soufla, Athanasia Proklou, George Margaritopoulos, Christiana Choulaki, Rena Lymbouridou, Katerina D. Samara, Demetrios A. Spandidos, Nikolaos M. Siafakas

“…We have previously shown a different local and systemic angiogenic profile of CXC chemokines in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) patients compared to sarcoidosis. …”
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Informing climate-smart agriculture in low resource settings for practitioners: A review and analysis of interactive tools [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with rese... by Kirsten Franzen, Daniel Lapidus, Tyler Ovington, Caleb Milliken, Jenny Frankel-Reed

“…Many valuable, easy-to-use tools exist offering non-climate experts’ opportunities to gain insights into the relationship between climate and small-scale farming systems. However, the tools available are insufficient and should not be relied upon exclusively for informing investments. …”
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Ion recognition enables fast Mg–Cl bond dissociation kinetics and better Mg plating/stripping reversibility by Jiacheng Yang, Jinlei Zhang, Kun Zhang, Jing Liu, Zhenfang Zhou, Zhenjiang Li, Guicun Li, Guanglei Cui, Zhonghua Zhang

“…The accelerated bond splitting strategy enables improved metal-anode reversibility, which is also insightful to high concentrated or other electrolyte systems that contain abundant ion pairs or aggregates.…”
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Association between HLA-B Alleles and Carbamazepine-Induced Maculopapular Exanthema and Severe Cutaneous Reactions in Thai Patients by Chonlaphat Sukasem, Chonlawat Chaichan, Thapanat Nakkrut, Patompong Satapornpong, Kanoot Jaruthamsophon, Thawinee Jantararoungtong, Napatrupron Koomdee, Suthida Sririttha, Sadeep Medhasi, Sarawut Oo-Puthinan, Ticha Rerkpattanapipat, Jettanong Klaewsongkram, Pawinee Rerknimitr, Papapit Tuchinda, Leena Chularojanamontri, Napatra Tovanabutra, Apichaya Puangpetch, Wichai Aekplakorn

“…The HLA-B alleles associated with carbamazepine-induced maculopapular exanthema (MPE) and the drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) among the Thai population have never been reported. …”
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Improving Clinical Management of Diabetic Macular Edema: Insights from a Global Survey of Patients, Healthcare Providers, and Clinic Staff by Focke Ziemssen, Michelle Sylvanowicz, Winfried M. Amoaku, Tariq Aslam, Bora Eldem, Robert P. Finger, Richard P. Gale, Laurent Kodjikian, Jean-François Korobelnik, Xiaofeng Lin, Anat Loewenstein, Paul Mitchell, Moira Murphy, David R. Owens, Nick Parker, Ian Pearce, Francisco J. Rodríguez, Jude Stern, S. James Talks, David T. Wong, Tien Yin Wong, Jane Barratt

“…Methods We conducted a survey of patients with diabetic macular edema, providers, and clinic staff in 78 clinics across 24 countries on six continents, representing a diverse range of individuals, healthcare systems, settings, and reimbursement models. Surveys comprised a series of single- and multiple-response questions completed anonymously. …”
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Perceived effectiveness and recommendations from a childbirth quality assurance and improvement programme in India’s private sector: a qualitative evaluation using the RE-AIM frame... by Katherine Semrau, Meghna Desai, Lauren Spigel, Somesh Kumar, Megan Marx Delaney, Lauren Bobanski, Suranjeen Pallipamula, Natalie Henrich, Tapas Sadasivan Nair, Hema Divakar, Rajat Chabba, Shweta Jindal, Gulnoza Usmanova, Sukanya Dutta, Aarushi Gupta, Sucheta Kinjawadekar, Priti Kumar, Priyanka Kumari, Prerna Mukharya, Hrishikesh Pai, Ameya Purandare, Pompy Sridhar

“…Our evaluation of Manyata distills tangible lessons that policymakers, professional societies and public health practitioners can use to bridge the quality gap in their own private-sector maternity systems.…”
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The economic burden of breast cancer in western Iran: a cross-sectional cost-of-illness study by Banafsheh Darvishi Teli, Meysam Behzadifar, Mania Beiranvand, Aziz Rezapour, Seyed Jafar Ehsanzadeh, Samad Azari, Ahad Bakhtiari, Payam Haghighatfard, Mariano Martini, Maryam Saran, Masoud Behzadifar

“…Abstract Background Breast cancer is a significant global health challenge, affecting millions annually and imposing a considerable burden on healthcare systems and economies worldwide. This cross-sectional study aims to determine the economic impact of breast cancer in Lorestan Province, western Iran. …”
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Retrospective analysis of disease characteristics and treatment patterns among patients with esophageal cancer across 14 surgically represented centers by Zhihao Lu, Mingfei Geng, Yongtao Han, Jianzhong Cao, Jun Wang, Tianshu Liu, Xianglin Yuan, Xue Meng, Yanqiao Zhang, Rong Zhao, Lixin Wan, Enxiao Li, Wenran Wang, Zhijie Li, Danfeng Shi, Jing Qian, Si Shi, Fengshi Dong, Lin Shen

“…Among patients with advanced EC, 84.6% received systemic therapy as an initial treatment, primarily chemotherapy (61.5% platinum-taxane). …”
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Achieving Medication‐Free Remission in Patients With Juvenile Dermatomyositis by Ilaria Maccora, Hermine I. Brunner, Amy Cassedy, Mekibib Altaye, Megan Quinlan‐Waters, Daniel J. Lovell, Alexei Grom, Sheila T. Angeles‐Han

“…MFR was defined as inactive JDM after discontinuation of all systemic immunosuppressives for ≥6 months, in line with international consensus guidelines for trials of therapies in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. …”
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Potency of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Indomethacin in Complete Freund’s Adjuvant-Induced Arthritic Rats: Roles of TNF-α, IL-10, iNOS, MMP-9, and TGF-β1 by Eman A. Ahmed, Osama M. Ahmed, Hanaa I. Fahim, Tarek M. Ali, Basem H. Elesawy, Mohamed B. Ashour

“…Currently, there is no optimal therapy for RA except for systemic immunosuppressants that have variable undesirable effects after long-term use. …”
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An exploration of RSM, ANN, and ANFIS models for methylene blue dye adsorption using Oryza sativa straw biomass: a comparative approach by Sheetal Kumari, Smriti Agarwal, Manish Kumar, Pinki Sharma, Ajay Kumar, Abeer Hashem, Nouf H. Alotaibi, Elsayed Fathi Abd-Allah, Manoj Chandra Garg

“…Three distinct modelling approaches were employed: artificial neural networks (ANN), adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems (ANFIS), and response surface methodology (RSM). …”
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Biological and psychosocial factors associated with the persistence of pruritus symptoms: protocol for a prospective, exploratory observational study in Germany (individual project... by Sonja Ständer, Stefan W Schneider, Gudrun Schneider, Stefan Kahnert, Manuel Pedro Pereira, Christian Mess, Volker Huck, Konstantin Agelopoulos, Gina Frank

“…Introduction Chronic pruritus (CP) is a symptom of dermatologic, neurologic, systemic and psychosomatic diseases. CP has a prevalence of ~20% in the general population and is therefore a significant burden on society, but the transition from acute pruritus to CP is not well understood. …”
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Cardiac Response Dynamics in Newly Diagnosed Light-Chain Amyloidosis Patients With Early and High-Quality Hematologic Response by Cheng-yang Xu, MD, Ai Guan, MD, Lu Zhang, MD, Zhuang Tian, MD, Dao-bin Zhou, MD, Kai-ni Shen, MD, Jian Li, MD

“…Background: The goal of hematological response has been well established in the treatment of systemic light chain amyloidosis. However, the pattern of cardiac response remains unknown. …”
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Cobalt oxide nanoparticles induce cytotoxicity and excessive ROS mediated mitochondrial dysfunction and p53-independent apoptosis in melanoma cells by Hanan R. H. Mohamed, Basma A. Mohamed, George M. Hakeem, Shahd H. Elnawasani, Maria Nagy, Rawan Essam, Ayman Diab, Gehan Safwat

“…Abstract Nanotherapy has emerged as a promising strategy for the targeted and efficient treatment of melanoma, the most aggressive and lethal form of skin cancer, with minimized systemic toxicity. However, the therapeutic efficacy of cobalt oxide nanoparticles (Co3O4NPs) in melanoma treatment remains unexplored. …”
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