Efficient Hydrolysis of Sugar Beet Pulp Using Novel Enzyme Complexes by Maria I. Komarova, Margarita V. Semenova, Pavel V. Volkov, Igor A. Shashkov, Alexandra M. Rozhkova, Ivan N. Zorov, Sergei A. Kurzeev, Aidar D. Satrutdinov, Ekaterina A. Rubtsova, Arkady P. Sinitsyn

“…Sugar beet pulp is a byproduct of white sugar production, and it is quite significant in terms of volume. Every year, tens of millions of tons of beet pulp are produced around the world. …”
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Predictive Value of Urinary KIM-1, TIMP-2 and sTREM-1 for Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Elderly Patients After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention by Huang W, Wang R, Zhang P

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Inferior vena cava ultrasound in acute decompensated heart failure: design rationale of the CAVA‐ADHF‐DZHK10 trial by Alexander Jobs, Reinhard Vonthein, Inke R. König, Jane Schäfer, Matthias Nauck, Svenja Haag, Carlo Federico Fichera, Thomas Stiermaier, Jakob Ledwoch, Alisa Schneider, Miroslava Valentova, Stephan vonHaehling, Stefan Störk, Dirk Westermann, Tobias Lenz, Natalie Arnold, Frank Edelmann, Philipp Seppelt, Stephan Felix, Matthias Lutz, Felix Hedwig, Martin Borggrefe, Clemens Scherer, Steffen Desch, Holger Thiele

“…Abstract Aims Treating patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) presenting with volume overload is a common task. However, optimal guidance of decongesting therapy and treatment targets are not well defined. …”
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The Potential Proallergenic Activity of Tranzschelia pruni-spinosae and Phragmidium rubi-idaei in vitro Studies by Sztandera-Tymoczek M, Wdowiak-Wróbel S, Świderska U, Palusińska-Szysz M, Szuster-Ciesielska A

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Identification of EARS2 as a Potential Biomarker with Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Implications in Colorectal Cancer by Wang L, Deng X, Tang J, Gong Y, Bu S, Li Z, Liao B, Ding Y, Dai T, Liao Y, Li Y

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Removal of cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (HABs) from contaminated local park lake using Ganoderma lucidum mycelial pellets by Zarimah Mohd Hanafiah, Anggita Rahmi Hafsari, Malini Elango, Zul Ilham, Febri Doni, Wan Hanna Melini Wan Mohtar, Yusufjon Gafforov, Yong Jie Wong, Khairul Nizam Abdul Maulud, Nor Hidayah Ismail, Mohd Yusmiaidil Putera Mohd Yusof, Wan Abd Al Qadr Imad Wan-Mohtar

“…Our results demonstrate that G. lucidum can effectively remove up to 93.70 % of cyanobacteria (measured as chlorophyll-a absorbance), 75.28 % of chemical oxygen demand (COD), and 92.09 % of total suspended solids (TSS) under optimal conditions: an initial pH of 4, 1 % fungal volume (w/v), 48 h of contact time, and 100 rpm agitation at room temperature. …”
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Prediction of Pathologic Response in Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Downstaging with Locoregional and Systemic Combination Therapy by Yang C, Chen Y, Sheng L, Wang Y, Zhang X, Yang Y, Ronot M, Jiang H, Song B

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Synergistic thermal and surface area properties of Al2O3–TiO2/water hybrid nanofluids by Yokanan Gustino Djentoe, Farrel Yoga Widiasto, Hilbran Tama Dida Effendi, Musabbikhah, Sri Hartati, Budi Santoso, Budi Kristiawan, Agung Tri Wijayanta

“…This work investigated experimentally on synergistic thermal and surface area properties of water-based Al2O3–TiO2 hybrid nanoparticles at a given volume ratio (50:50). Morphology and structure characterization were performed using Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) and Surface Area Analysis (SAA), while thermal properties were analyzed using a thermal properties analyzer. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Towards Responsible Self-Medication Among Pharmacy Students: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey in Uganda by Brian B, Goruntla N, Bommireddy BR, Mopuri BM, Easwaran V, Mantargi MJS, Thammisetty DP, Bukke SPN, Yadesa TM, Ayogu EE

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Role of Virtual iMRI in Glioblastoma Surgery: Advantages, Limitations, and Correlation with iCT and Brain Shift by Erica Grasso, Francesco Certo, Mario Ganau, Giulio Bonomo, Giuseppa Fiumanò, Giovanni Buscema, Andrea Maugeri, Antonella Agodi, Giuseppe M. V. Barbagallo

“…Spearman correlation analysis showed a moderate correlation between pre-operative volume and VMRI tumour residual. Moreover, tumour involving insula or infiltrating more than one lobe displayed higher median values (<i>p</i> = 0.023) of virtual residual tumour. …”
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The additional impact of metabolic syndrome on left ventricular deformation and myocardial energetic efficiency impairment in ischemia with nonobstructive coronary arteries patient... by Chen-Yan Min, Yue Gao, Yuan Li, Yi-Ning Jiang, Ying-Kun Guo, Hua-Yan Xu, Rong Xu, Xi Liu, Li-Ting Shen, Zhi-Gang Yang

“…Results In contrast to the INOCA (MetS-) group, the indexed LV stroke volume (LVSVI) (49.57 ± 11.58 mL/m2 vs. 42.58 ± 12.23 mL/m2, p = 0.007), MEEI [0.85(0.70–1.03) ml/s/g vs. 0.75(0.54–0.91) ml/s/g, p = 0.045] and LV global longitudinal peak strain (GLPS) (− 13.26 ± 2.86% vs. -10.95 ± 3.93%, p = 0.001) reduced in the INOCA (MetS+) group. …”
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Left atrial strain predicts paroxysmal atrial fibrillation recurrence after catheter ablation: a 1-year study using three-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography by Rui Zhang, He Li, Yan Wang, Tianle Yu, Jiacheng Li, Yumeng Wu, Zhiwen Yu, Cuixing Liang, Dan Yu, Li Xue

“…Additionally, patients with sustained SR exhibited a significant reduction in LA volume compared to those with recurrence(p = 0.003). …”
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An Easy and Quick Risk-Stratified Early Forewarning Model for Septic Shock in the Intensive Care Unit: Development, Validation, and Interpretation Study by Guanghao Liu, Shixiang Zheng, Jun He, Zi-Mei Zhang, Ruoqiong Wu, Yingying Yu, Hao Fu, Li Han, Haibo Zhu, Yichang Xu, Huaguo Shao, Haidan Yan, Ting Chen, Xiaopei Shen

“…On further exploring the characteristics of the treatment and comorbidities of the NS_HR group, these patients demonstrated a significantly higher incidence of mean blood pressure <65 mmHg, significantly lower vasopressor use and infused volume, and more severe renal dysfunction. The above findings were further validated by multicenter eICU data. …”
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The infiltration risk prediction models by logistic regression for ground-glass pulmonary nodules: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mengqian Li, Mengqian Li, Xiaomei Zhang, Yuxin Lai, Yunlong Sun, Tianshu Yang, Xinlei Tan

“…The meta-analysis showed the following: average CT value (MD = 75.57 HU, 95%CI: 44.40–106.75), maximum diameter (MD = 4.99 mm, 95%CI: 4.22–5.77), vascular convergence sign (OR = 11.16, 95%CI: 6.71–18.56), lobulation sign (OR = 3.80, 95%CI: 1.59–9.09), average diameter (MD = 4.46 mm, 95%CI: 3.44–5.48), maximum CT value (MD = 112.52 HU, 95%CI: 8.08–216.96), spiculation sign (OR = 4.46, 95%CI: 2.03–9.81), volume (MD = 1,069.37 mm3, 95%CI: 1,025.75–1,112.99), vacuole sign (OR = 6.15, 95%CI: 2.70–14.01), CTR ≥0.5 (OR = 7.24, 95%CI: 3.35–15.65), vascular type [types III and IV] (OR = 13.62, 95%CI: 8.85–20.94), pleural indentation (OR = 6.92, 95%CI: 2.69–17.82), age (MD = 4.18years, 95%CI: 1.70–6.65), and mGGN (OR = 3.62, 95%CI: 2.36–5.56) were risk factors for infiltration of ground-glass nodules. …”
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Diagnostic Value of Measurements of Median Nerve Diameter at the Site of the Maximal Stenosis in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by Fryźlewicz A, Rusin G, Rudnicki W, Ułamek-Kozioł M, Antczak J

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Analysis of Role of Haematological Parameters in Diagnosis of Grampositive and Gram-negative Urinary Tract Infection: A Case-control Study by Sudha Srinivasan, Ayeesha Sithika Thajudeen, Kundhavai Chandrasekaran, Vijayashree Raghavan, D Roshini

“…Haematological parameters such as Haemoglobin (Hb), White Blood Cell Count (WBC), platelet count, Mean Platelet Volume (MPV), Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW), Platelet Distribution Width (PDW) and Plateletcrit (PCT) were analysed using an automated haematology analyser. …”
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Impact of Mobile Health (mHealth) Use by Community Health Workers on the Utilization of Maternity Care in Rural Malawi: A Time Series Analysis by Kachimanga C, Ng’ambi WF, Kazinga D, Ndarama E, Amulele MA, Munyaneza F, Abejirinde IOO, van den Akker T, Kulinkina AV

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2′-Hydroxycinnamaldehyde induces ROS-mediated apoptosis in cancer cells by targeting PRX1 and PRX2 by Yae Jin Yoon, Yu-Jin Lee, Jiyeon Choi, Seung-Wook Chi, Sangku Lee, Kyung Chan Park, Byoung-Mog Kwon, Dong Cho Han

“…Additionally, intraperitoneal injection of 50 mg/kg HCA inhibited SW620 tumor growth, resulting in a 59.9 % reduction in tumor volume. CETSA analysis of tumor tissues showed that PRX1 and PRX2 were bound and thus inactivated by HCA in a mouse xenograft model. …”
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A Test-Retest Study of Single- and Multi-Delay pCASL for Choroid Plexus Perfusion Imaging in Healthy Subjects Aged 19 to 87 Years by Zixuan Liu, Qinyang Shou, Kay Jann, Chenyang Zhao, Danny JJ Wang, Xingfeng Shao

“…Multi-delay ASL showed improved accuracy in estimating CBF values for the ChP compared to single-delay ASL when ATT > PLD. Additionally, ChP volume (mean ± std = 1.72± 0.85 ml) increased (p < 0.01) and ChP perfusion (43.07±14.18 mL/100 g/min) decreased (p = 0.04) with age. …”
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WATER versus WATER II 5‐year update: Comparing Aquablation therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia in 30–80‐cm3 and 80–150‐cm3 prostates by Mohamad Baker Berjaoui, David‐Dan Nguyen, Saud Almousa, Karim Daher, Neil Barber, Mo Bidair, Peter Gilling, Paul Anderson, Kevin C. Zorn, Gopal Badlani, Mitch Humphreys, Steven Kaplan, Ronald P. Kaufman Jr, Dean Elterman, Mihir Desai, Claus Roehrborn, Naeem Bhojani

“…Conclusions The 5‐year follow‐up affirms that Aquablation therapy exhibits sustained outcomes, minimal irreversible complications, and low retreatment rates for treating LUTS/BPH, irrespective of prostate volume ranging from 30 to 150 cm3.…”
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