Patient-reported outcome measures for fatigue in patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review by Angela Ju, Karine Manera, Armando Teixeira-Pinto, Germaine Wong, Martin Howell, Adeera Levin, Chandana Guha, David C Wheeler, Allison Jauré, Anastasia Hughes, Rosanna Cazzolli, Luca G Torrisi, Rebecca Wu

“…The characteristics, dimensions of fatigue and psychometric properties of these measures were extracted and analysed.Data sources We searched MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO and CINAHL from database inception to February 2023.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies All studies that reported fatigue in patients with CKD stages 1–5 not receiving KRT.Results We identified 97 studies (20 (21%) randomised trials, 2 (2%) non-randomised trials and 75 (77%) observational studies). 27 different measures were used to assess fatigue, of which three were author-developed measures. …”
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Assessment of EMF Exposure Induced by Wireless Cellular Phones in Various Usage Scenarios in France by Jiang Liu, Yarui Zhang, Wassim Ben Chikha, Shanshan Wang, Theodoros Samaras, Ourouk Jawad, Lamine Ourak, Emmanuelle Conil, Joe Wiart

“…According to the type of sources, RF-EMF exposure can be categorized into uplink (device-to-base station) and downlink (base station-to-device) transmissions. …”
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Effects of exogenous sugars on root sugar metabolism and antioxidant system under sub-low root-zone temperature in Malus baccata Borkh. by LIU Hanyu, WANG Peng, ZHOU Wenjie, SU Hong, LÜ Deguo, LI Lijie

“…And, sugar not only serves as structural material and an energy source but also has signaling functions to regulate the expression of relevant genes and activities of relevant enzymes. …”
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Pollution Characteristics and Water Quality Status of Water Storage Pond in Xianyang City of Shaanxi Province by Zhou Fuyu, Gao Zhaoliang, Zhang Shuai, Li Yonghong, Sun Guanfang, Lou Yongcai, Ai Jianwei, Liu Wenbo

“…Treatment methods suitable for the rural environment should be selected according to the characteristics of water pollution.…”
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Accelerated low-intensity rTMS does not rescue anxiety behaviour or abnormal connectivity in young adult rats following chronic restraint stress by Lauren A. Hennessy, Bhedita J. Seewoo, Liz A. Jaeschke, Leah A. Mackie, Abbey Figliomeni, Yasmin Arena-Foster, Sarah J. Etherington, Sarah A. Dunlop, Paul E. Croarkin, Jennifer Rodger

“…Off-label, clinical practice frequently outpaces solid evidence as rigorous clinical trials require substantial time and resources. Murine models present an opportunity for high throughput dose finding studies to focus subsequent clinical trials in humans. …”
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Applying bioinformatic analysis for prognostic assessment of the <i>HS3ST6</i> missense mutations clinical significance in the development of hereditary angioedema by N. A. Pechnikova, Yu. V. Ostankova, M. A. Saitgalina, A. M. Bebyakov, A. R. Denisova, N. S. Podchernyaeva, A. A. Totolian

“…Currently, mutations in the HS3ST6 gene remain poorly understood; only one missense mutation (p.Thr144Ser, rs746467957) associated with the development of HAE has been described.The aim of our work was to study new mutations in the HS3ST6 gene and analyze in silico their prognostic nature and clinical significance for the development of hereditary angioedema.The material was whole blood samples obtained from 13 patients with symptoms of hereditary angioedema without reduced levels and function of C1-INH.Whole exome sequencing of patients, bioinformatic analysis of HS3ST6 gene mutations using a number of databases and Web resources to predict the effect of mutations on the protein and assess the conservatism of the positions of the mutations detected was involved in study methods.Mutations in the HS3ST6 gene were identified in four patients, including two cases with two mutations simultaneously. …”
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Beyond access: assessing WASH service delivery models in healthcare facilities of North Mecha, Dera, and Farta, Ethiopia by Abireham Misganaw Ayalew

“…A total of 384 citizens were selected through a systematic random sampling technique to participate in the survey. …”
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Multi-omics analyses reveal fecal microbial community and metabolic alterations in finishing cattle fed probiotics-fermented distiller’s grains diets by Rong Zhang, Shihui Mei, Guangxia He, Miaozhan Wei, Lan Chen, Ze Chen, Min Zhu, Bijun Zhou, Kaigong Wang, Zhentao Cheng, Chunmei Wang, Erpeng Zhu, Chao Chen

“…ABSTRACT Distiller’s grains (DG) are a potential source of animal feeds, and many studies have indicated positive regulatory roles of feeding DG diets in animal breeding. …”
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Fish Diversity Patterns in Rivers Receiving Ecological Water Supplement Driven by Riparian Land Use by LIU Han, LI Lu-dan, GUO Wei-jie, QIAO Qiang-long, GONG Dan-dan, DU Qi, LI Hang, ZHAO Wei-hua

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Glucosylceramides containing very long-acyl-chain fatty acid are critical for cotton fiber elongation by influencing brassinosteroid synthesis and signaling by Qiaoling Wang, Xingying Yan, Qi Niu, Hongju Zhang, Huidan Tian, Zheng Chen, Fan Xu, Yu You, Yinghui Gao, Zhiqing Qiao, Ming Luo

“…Our study shed a novel insight on regulatory mechanism of cotton fiber elongation and provides theoretical support, genetic resources and novel transgenic materials for improvement of crop quality.…”
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High-resolution genetic and physical mapping reveals a peanut spotted wilt disease resistance locus, PSWDR-1, to Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), within a recombination cold-spot... by Dongliang Wu, Chuanzhi Zhao, Walid Korani, Ethan A. Thompson, Hui Wang, Gaurav Agarwal, Jake C. Fountain, Albert Culbreath, C. Corley Holbrook, Xingjun Wang, Josh P. Clevenger, Baozhu Guo

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Discontinuation of immune checkpoint inhibitors for reasons other than disease progression and the impact on relapse and survival of advanced melanoma patients. A systematic review... by Konstantinos Lallas, Eftychia Chatziioannou, Derya Durak, Georg Frey, Lina Maria Serna-Higuita, Marie-Lena Rasch, Athanassios Kyrgidis, Eleni Timotheadou, Zoe Apalla, Ulrike Leiter, Lukas Flatz, Lukas Flatz, Aimilios Lallas, Teresa Amaral, Teresa Amaral

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Reduction of Total Phenols in Virgin Olive Oil as a Preservation Medium during Cold Storage of Whey Cheese and Tofu by Valerija Majetić Germek, Ivana Gobin, Doris Franjković, Marija Marković, Olivera Koprivnjak

“…Virgin olive oil, known as a good source of health-promoting hydrophilic phenols, is traditionally used as a medium for preserving various foods. …”
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Features of Visual Dysfunctions in Patients with Primary Hypothyroidism and Thyrotoxicosis by V. G. Likhvantseva, V. N. Trubilin, E. V. Korosteleva, S. G. Kapkova, V. A. Vygodin

“…The pattern of photosensitivity disorders, the topography of the location of the loci of local defects revealed by the short-wave infrared perimetry, indicate that the earliest signs of optical neuropathy are manifested at the level of photoreceptors — selectively in the S-cones. Decreased sensitivity to blue stimulus (440 nm) refers to an acquired color anomaly called tritanopia; which can be present with high visual function, is most often associated with a decrease in the number of S-cones and a deficiency of retinol (the source of cyanolab synthesis).…”
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Healthcare professional perspective on barriers and facilitators of multidisciplinary team working in acute care setting: a systematic review and meta-synthesis by Giovanna Artioli, Gloria Anderson, Lucia Pradelli, Camilla Risoli, Elena Summer, Giulia Bellini, Fabio Mozzarelli, Massimo Guasconi, Antonio Bonacaro, Leopoldo Sarli

“…The aim of this study is to synthesise the factors that may act as barriers and facilitators to the work of multidisciplinary teams in managing labour within acute care settings.Design A systematic qualitative review and meta-synthesis was conducted following the five-step methodology proposed by Sandelowski et al.Data source Three databases (Medline, Embase and Scopus) were systematically searched without time restrictions up to 25 May 2024.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Qualitative studies exploring perspectives, experiences and other similar factors were included. …”
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Antioxidant Activity and Potential Bioactive Peptides from Skin Protein Hydrolysate of Yellowfin Tuna (<I>Thunnus albacares</I>) by Sitti Hardiyanti Rachman, Joko Santoso, Sugeng Heri Suseno

“… • FPH of tuna skin shows functional group characteristics and amino acid composition that are similar to collagen hydrolysate products…”
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Joint Survey Processing. III. Compact Oddballs in the COSMOS Field—Little Red Dots and Transients by Yu-Heng Lin, Andreas L. Faisst, Ranga-Ram Chary, Anton M. Koekemoer, Joseph Masiero, Daniel Masters, Vihang Mehta, Harry I. Teplitz, Gregory L. Walth, John R. Weaver

“…We present the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) G800L grism spectroscopy observation of the faint active galactic nuclei (AGN) candidates in the Cosmic Evolution Survey field at redshift of 6 selected by the point-source morphology and the photometry drop-off at 8000 Å. …”
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Analysing the contribution of trees and green spaces to household nutrition security in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Qhelile Ntombikayise Bhebhe, Qhelile Ntombikayise Bhebhe, Muthulisi Siwela, Temitope O. Ojo, Temitope O. Ojo, Simphiwe Innocentia Hlatshwayo, Simphiwe Innocentia Hlatshwayo, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, Rob Slotow, Mjabuliseni S. C. Ngidi, Mjabuliseni S. C. Ngidi, Mjabuliseni S. C. Ngidi

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Hybrid closed-loop systems for managing blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes: a systematic review and economic modelling by Asra Asgharzadeh, Mubarak Patel, Martin Connock, Sara Damery, Iman Ghosh, Mary Jordan, Karoline Freeman, Anna Brown, Rachel Court, Sharin Baldwin, Fatai Ogunlayi, Chris Stinton, Ewen Cummins, Lena Al-Khudairy

“…Treatment with insulin is aimed at replicating the function of the pancreas to manage hyperglycaemia and avoid hypoglycaemia. …”
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Impact of short-term aircraft noise on cardiovascular disease risk in the area surrounding London Heathrow airport: the RISTANCO epidemiological study by Xiangpu Gong, Nicole Itzkowitz, Calvin Jephcote, Kathryn Adams, Glory O Atilola, John Gulliver, Marta Blangiardo, Anna Hansell

“…Are there interactions with factors such as age, gender, ethnicity and deprivation that may function as effect modifiers? Is there variability in risk estimates between areas with consistent patterns of noise exposure versus those with changing patterns of noise exposure? …”
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