Elucidating the Differential Mechanisms of Jingui Shenqi Pill and Mingmu Dihuang Pill in the Treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy Based on Yin-Yang Theory by Bi S, Xu Z, Yuan A, Wang Z, Liu Y, Yu B, Tian J, Liu C, Qiao L, Wang Z, Zhang Y

“…., Ltd, Beijing, 100000, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yanling Zhang, Email zhangyanling@bucm.edu.cn Zhibin Wang, Email wangzhibin4804@126.comBackground: The Yin-Yang attributes of MMDH and JGSQ in treating diabetic nephropathy (DN) remain unexplored.Methods: UPLC-MS identified formula components, network pharmacology analyzed common DN targets, and in vitro renal fibrosis models assessed efficacy. …”
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Decentralizing Democracy: Secure and Transparent E-Voting Systems with Blockchain Technology in the Context of Palestine by Eman Daraghmi, Ahmed Hamoudi, Mamoun Abu Helou

“…Elections and voting play a crucial role in the development of a democratic society, enabling the public to express their views and participate in the decision-making process. Voting methods have evolved from paper ballot systems to e-voting systems to preserve the integrity of votes, ensuring a secure, transparent, and verifiable process. …”
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Public Goals and Government Expenditures: Are the Solutions of the “Modern Monetary Theory” Realistic? by I. M. Stepnov, Ju. A. Kovalchuk, M. V. Мelnik, T. Petrovic

“…Therefore, the purpose of the study is to generalize the results of the discussion about the possibility of changing the economic “mainstream” to the “modern monetary theory” (MMT) and its prospects in public finance management. The research methods include systematic, critical, comparative and cross-country analysis and verification of the realism of the MMT’s proposals. …”
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Comparative Study of Implant Placement Techniques and Their Effect on Long-Term Success of Implant-Supported Restorations by Priya Nagar, Zakir Husain, Utkarsh Gupta, Malav Sheth, Rahul Mishra, HL Muthuraj

“…Background: The long-term success of implant-supported restorations is influenced by various implant placement techniques. Materials and Methods: This randomized controlled trial involved 120 patients requiring dental implants, divided into three equal groups based on the implant placement technique: Group A (conventional submerged), Group B (one-stage non-submerged), and Group C (guided surgery). …”
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Comparison of the effects of eight weeks of resistance training and ginseng supplementation on growth hormone and insulin resistance in Syrian male mice under lower extremity suspe... by Zahra Goli, khosro Jalali Dehkordi, Gholamreza Sharifi

“…Therefore, The purpose of the present study was to compare the effects of eight weeks of resistance exercise, consumption of ginseng supplementation on growth hormone and insulin resistance in Syrian mice with lower limb suspension. Materials and methods: In this study, 50 male mice were devided into five equal groups including suspension control, suspension+resistance exercise, suspension+ginseng extract, suspension+resistance exercise+ginseng extract, and control (normal conditions). …”
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Anxious Depression in Major Depressive Disorder: Key Influences and Prevalence in Chinese Hospitalized Patients by Zhu Y, Yin W, Ma J, Zhang L

“…Our study aimed to determine the frequency of AUD in Chinese patients with MDD during their first hospitalization and to identify factors that may influence the emergence and intensity of these AUD.Methods: This study enrolled 981 Chinese MDD patients on their inaugural hospital admission. …”
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The effect of a moderate-intensity interval training on the plasma levels of LDL receptor-related protein-1 (LRP1) and cerebral and plasma levels of amyloid beta in induced Alzheim... by Mostafa Zarin Afzal, Yaser Kazemzadeh, Saeed Sedaghati, Sanaz Mirzayan, Abdolali Banaeifar

“…The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of moderate-intensity interval training the plasma levels of LDL receptor-related protein-1 (LRP1) and cerebral and plasma levels of amyloid beta in induced Alzheimer's rats. Materials and methods: For this purpose, 30 eight-week-old Wistar rats with an average weight of 191±10 g were randomly divided into three equal groups: Aβ+exercise, Aβ, and the control group. …”
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Integrated action mechanism of women's participation in rural residential environment governance: Embedded dual case analysis based on Sanmen County, Zhejiang Province by QIN Xiaomin, SU Hao

“…[Objective] This study aims to explore how to fully activate women's agency and gender-specific strengths in rural residential environment governance, offering new strategies to enhance the effectiveness of environmental governance. [Methods] Drawing on ecofeminism, human-environment interaction theory, and actor network theory, this study constructs an analytical framework to deeply examine the forms and mechanisms of women's participation in rural residential environment governance, based on an embedded dual case study in Sanmen County. …”
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The One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass Is a Suitable Alternative to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in Patients with Body Mass Index ≥50 kg/m2: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis by Lindsy van der Laan, Dionne Sizoo, Loek J.M. de Heide, André P. van Beek, Marloes Emous

“…Both procedures resulted in equal weight loss, remission of comorbidities, and short-term complications. …”
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Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes for Egyptian Primigravida Women after Antenatal Dental Health Education Program by Azza Ibrahim Abd El-Kader, Sabah Abduo Aly Hagrass, Mai Atef Hassan

“…Aim of the Study: The main aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of an antenatal dental health education program on maternal and neonatal outcomes among Egyptian primigravida women. Subjects and Methods: Research Design: A quasi-experimental research design was carried out. …”
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Comparative evaluation of bonding failure rate with two light cure orthodontic adhesives: a cross-arch split-mouth prospective study by Dhruv JAIN, Sukhbir Singh CHOPRA, Vivek Kumar THAKUR, Surendra Kumar SEWDA

“…Objective: The aim of this cross-arch split-mouth prospective study was to evaluate the bonding failure rate along with the bracket survival time of U-Bond™ Ortho as compared with Transbond™ XT adhesive material, over an observation period of six months. Material and methods: 36 consecutive patients (16 males and 20 females; mean age 22.44 years) fulfilling the selection criteria were included in the study. …”
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Meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of tripterygium glycosides versus RAAS blockers in the treatment of diabetic kidney disease by ZHU Guo-shuang, WANG Lan, LONG Qing-hua, JIN Shan-shan, SUN Long, LI ying-xia, DENG dan-fang, LIN La-mei, WANG xiao-qin

“…Objective To evaluate the efficiency and safety of tripterygium glycosides(TG) in the treatment of diabetic kidney disease compared with RAAS blockers. Methods Meta-analysis of retrieved results and data was performed through CNKI, CBM, VIP, Wanfang data, Embase, Pubmed, and Cochrane Library databases. …”
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Use of art as therapeutic intervention for enhancement of hand function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A pilot study by Sayali Khedekar, Apurv P Shimpi, Ashok Shyam, Parag Sancheti

“…The current study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of art as a creative therapeutic procedure for enhancement of hand functions, self-perception, and quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods: A single-blinded, randomized controlled pilot study was conducted on 17 participants suffering from RA. …”
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The Utility of Capsule Endoscopy in Patients under 50 Years of Age with Recurrent Iron Deficiency Anaemia: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? by Prabhjot Singh Sidhu, Mark E. McAlindon, Kaye Drew, Reena Sidhu

“…We aim to assess its utility in this cohort. Methods. All patients referred for CE for recurrent IDA were included retrospectively. …”
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Detection, Chemical Analysis and Pharmacological Characterization of Dipyanone and other New Synthetic Opioids Related to Prescription Drugs by M.M. Vandeputte, S.E. Walton, S.A. Shuda, A.J. Krotulski, C.P. Stove

“…Dipyanone was also detected for the first time in a seized powder and quantified in a postmortem toxicology case. Methods: In the applied cell-based assay, activation of human MOR, fused to one subunit of a nanoluciferase, leads to recruitment of βarr2, fused to the complementing subunit. …”
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Effect of focused ultrasound cavitation augmented with aerobic exercise on abdominal and intrahepatic fat in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized controlle... by Mona Mohamed Taha, Yasser M Aneis, Heba Mohamed Mohamady, Alrasheedy S A, Shereen Hamed Elsayed

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>The study aimed to examine the effect of focused ultrasound cavitation augmented with aerobic exercise on localized abdominal and intrahepatic fat in fatty liver patients.<h4>Methods</h4>34 fatty liver patients aged 30-45 with a body mass index (BMI) of 30-40 kg/m2 were randomly assigned into two equally numbered groups. …”
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The Treatment and Evaluation of Dandruff and Scalp Erythema with Fermented Salix purpurea Bark Extract by Kalinowska O, Maślana J, Gilreath A

“…Testing Laboratory, Gdynia, Poland; 2Actera Ingredients Inc, Newtown, PA, USA&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Andrea Gilreath, Actera Ingredients Inc, 66 Walker Ln, Newtown, PA, 18940, USA, Email agilreath@acteraingredients.comPurpose: The aim of this study was to gain knowledge of scalp and hair tolerance and efficacy of two investigational shampoo formulations with different concentrations of fermented Salix purpurea (purple willow) bark extract tested on dandruff sufferers.Methods: This non-invasive study included a trichologist assessment of tolerance, clinical evaluation of efficacy, and photo documentation by macrophotography with Aramo ASW 300F. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study on Status of Contralateral Ear in Cases of Unilateral Chronic Otitis Media Mucosal Type of Disease by Sameera Buruhanudeen, Valli Rajasekaran, Manoj Pandian

“…Settings and Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 45 patients in a tertiary care center over 18 months. Materials and Methods: The patients between 18 and 60 years with unilateral mucosal COM were included in this study. …”
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Efficacy of Aloe Vera-Loading Chitosan Nanoparticles and Submucosa on Nerve Regeneration by Hussein H. Nahi, Omar A. Bader, Farah N. Abbas, Moshtak A. Wtwt

“…Objectives: The objectives of this study were to evaluate nerve regeneration in an experimental model of injured sciatic nerve using various assessments. additionally, the study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of selenium nanoparticles (NPs) in rabbit nerve regeneration. Materials and Methods: The current study was conducted on 20 healthy adult rabbits. …”
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Thresholds of Abnormality Perception in Facial Esthetics among Laypersons and Dental Professionals: Frontal Esthetics by Raed H. Alrbata, Ayham Kh. Alfaqih, Mohammad R. Almhaidat, Ahmad M. Al-Tarawneh

“…To find thresholds at which laypersons and dental professionals perceive abnormalities in two facial frontal esthetics variables: facial symmetry and vertical harmony. Materials and Methods. A baseline frontal image of a young male face with optimum facial proportions was generated from a real image using a photo editing software. …”
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