Prominence of Microbiota to Predict Fibrous Stenosis in Crohn’s Disease by Yang X, Pan Y, Gao CP, Li H, Zhang YH, Huang CL, Cao L, Xiao SY, Zhou Z

“…Leveraging a single-center cross-sectional study, we aimed to investigate the role of fecal microbiota in CD-associated fibrous stenosis.Methods: Using metagenomic analysis, we examined the differences in fecal microbiota between CD patients with intestinal fibrous stenosis and those without stenosis. …”
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The Level of Fibrinogen-to-Albumin Ratio Was Associated with the Severity of Cerebral Small Vessel Disease in Patients with Transient Ischemic Attack by Liu C, Chen L, Sun D, Guo Y, Zhu H, Li L, Sun S, He G, Cheng Y

“…This study aimed to explore the association of the fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio (FAR), a novel inflammatory marker, with CSVD burden in patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA).Patients and Methods: From October 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023, continuous patients with TIA were recruited in the study. …”
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Esketamine Optimized the Efficacy of Dexmedetomidine in Treating Sleep Disorders with Comorbid Depression by Ding Y, Wang Z, Huang J, Yi Y, Wu Z

“…Herein, we aimed to establish whether esketamine could enhance the therapeutic efficacy of DEX in treating patients with comorbid insomnia and depression.Methods: We recruited 84 patients with comorbid insomnia and depression who were randomized into two groups for a 1-month follow-up study: the DE group (receiving dexmedetomidine and esketamine) and the DS group (receiving dexmedetomidine and saline). …”
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Physical activity as a multitarget therapy for metabolically associated fatty liver disease by E. A. Lyalyukova, I. V. Druk, E. N. Chernysheva, A. V. Lyalyukov, I. V. Prikhoda

“…The diagnosis is made in the presence of steatosis (according to instrumental methods and/or biomarker studies and/or histological signs) in combination with one or more additional criteria: overweight or obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus or metabolic disorders. …”
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Uncovering the evidence: An innovative board game approach to teaching Forensic Sci-ence through active learning by Diana Cunha Fernandes, Rui Azevedo, Áurea Madureira-Carvalho

“…Building a business plan, which will support the game dissemination will be equally important, so that it can have a significant impact. …”
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Physical violence and its associations: Insights from nationally representative data in India by Monisha Mary P, Ankeeta Menona Jacob, Avinash K Shetty

“…The study was carried out between July 2023 and March 2024. Methods: Data from NFHS-5, focusing on women aged 15–49 who completed the domestic violence module, were analyzed. …”
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Teacher Professional Development on Students Learning and Academic Performance: A Case Study of Selected Schools in Rubanda Town Council. by Owomugisha, Edith

“…The findings of the study revealed that there were impacts of Teacher professional development on pupils’ academic performance as they included; Teacher effectiveness increases pupil's performance, High performing schools took more interest in staff training programs, Training provides knowledge and skills to improve and encourages better performance and quality output, Teacher training programs promote knowledge on choice and use of effective teaching methods, Training had visible influence in student academic achievement and Trained teacher receiving students from untrained teacher can facilitate excellent academic gain for his/her students during the school. …”
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Role of Government Projects and Youth Employment in Kisoro District: A Case Study of Youth Livelihood Program. by Zaninka, Esther

“…Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used to analyze data. The study revealed that the factor that hindered youth from being involved in government programs in Uganda is that most youth were being hindered by corruption on how to be registered at the sub-county and receive the funds in a group which hinders them from participating in YLP. …”
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Incidence and Clinical Practice of Myopic Macular Neovascularization: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study by Masahiro Akada, MD, Masahiro Miyake, PhD, MPH, Masayuki Hata, MD, PhD, Ai Kido, MD, PhD, Wakako Okayama, MD, Ai Nakata, MD, Shinya Nakao, MD, Kazuya Morino, MD, Shota Yasukura, MD, Yuki Mori, MD, PhD, Hiroshi Tamura, PhD, ScM, Akitaka Tsujikawa, MD, PhD

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Enhancing wheat quality through color sorting: a novel approach for classifying kernels based on vitreousness by Jin-Kyung Cha, Hyeonjin Park, Youngho Kwon, So-Myeong Lee, Jeonghyun Kim, Woo-Jae Kim, Kwangho Park, Woosik Jang, Youngeun Lee, Byung Jun Jin, Kidong Han, Ki-Won Oh, Jong-Hee Lee

“…Traditionally, vitreousness is visually assessed, but studies on classifying vitreous and starchy kernels to improve quality are limited.MethodsThis study expands the use of a commercial color sorter to classify kernel vitreousness by G value, distinguishing vitreous from starchy kernels.Results and DiscussionThe system improved protein content and bread-making quality by classifying vitreous kernels, while reducing variability across 23 samples collected over four years. …”
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Developing a rapid predictive model for falls in older hospitalized patients by Mengmeng Hu, Mengmeng Hu, Sujuan Lu, Jiangan Guan, Wenqian Deng, Yu Hu, Yao Huang, Keying Li, Mengdan He, Zhiyi Wang, Zhiyi Wang, Zhiyi Wang, Chan Chen, Chan Chen, Chan Chen, Xiufang Chen

“…BackgroundThis study was aimed to identify the independent risk factors for falls n hospitalized older patients and develop a corresponding predictive model.MethodsA retrospective observational study design was adopted, comprising 440 older patients with falls history and 510 older patients without falls history during hospitalization. …”
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Ambulatory Oxygen for Pulmonary Fibrosis (OxyPuF): a randomised controlled trial and acceptability study by Rachel L Adams, Alisha Maher, Nicola Gale, Anjali Crawshaw, David Thickett, Alice M Turner

“…A process evaluation included assessment of trial fidelity and acceptability of the intervention with use of qualitative research methods and arts approaches with patients and staff. …”
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Plasma and Urine Metabolites Associated with Microperimetric Retinal Sensitivity in Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Krupa Sourirajan, Kevin Mendez, Ines Lains, Gregory Tsougranis, Haemin Kang, Georgiy Kozak, Augustine Bannerman, Roshni Bhat, Hanna Choi, Archana Nigalye, Ivana K. Kim, Demetrios G. Vavvas, David M. Wu, Liming Liang, John B. Miller, Joan W. Miller, Jessica Lasky-Su, Deeba Husain

“…Methods: We included data on 363 eyes (95 controls, 268 AMD). …”
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Limitations to institutional delivery among Ashaninka mothers of the Peruvian Amazon by Edith Paola Mejía Mamani, Katty Mendoza-Mamani, Guicela Palza-Portugal, Olga Choque Chura, Yubitza Del Lourdes Pérez Aguilar, Ana Mariela Gonzales Melchor

“…The study describes the factors that limit institutional childbirth among Ashaninka mothers in the Peruvian Amazon. Methods The research was descriptive, using a questionnaire administered to 152 Ashaninka mothers from five communities in Río Tambo. …”
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Hair growth-promoting effects of Stellera chamaejasme L. extract on C57BL/6 mice via induction of anagen phase genes by Jin-Woo Kim, Banzragch Dorjsembe, Chu Won Nho, Pahn-Shick Chang, Jin-Chul Kim

“…(S. chamaejasme, Rui Xiang Lang Du) extract on hair growth in a mouse model. Methods: The extract was prepared using 95% ethanol and topically applied as a 1% or 3% solution to the dorsal skin of shaved mice for 16 consecutive days. …”
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Clinical features of focal choroidal excavation subtypes and their association with choroidal neovascularization by Yuhong Gan, Guiqin He, Yongyue Su, Yining Zhang, Xiongze Zhang, Hui Chen, Chengguo Zuo, Miaoling Li, Xuelin Chen, Feng Wen

“…Background: This study aimed to propose a new classification of focal choroidal excavation (FCE), summarize the clinical and multimodal imaging characteristics of FCE subtypes, and explore the relationship between FCE and choroidal neovascularization (CNV). Methods: In this retrospective observational study, patients diagnosed with FCE using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) were included. …”
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cGAMP promotes inner blood-retinal barrier breakdown through P2RX7-mediated transportation into microglia by Xiangyu Ge, Xingfei Zhu, Wei Liu, Mingsen Li, Zhaotian Zhang, Ming Zou, Mi Deng, Haifeng Cui, Ziqing Chen, Li Wang, Xuebin Hu, Rong Ju, Xiangcheng Tang, Xiaoyan Ding, Lili Gong

“…Here, we show that cGAMP, the endogenous STING agonist, causes iBRB breakdown and retinal degeneration thorough P2RX7-mediated transport into microglia. Methods Extracellular cGAMP and STING pathway were determined in tissue samples from patients with proliferative DR (PDR) and db/db diabetic mice. …”
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Optic neuropathy as an early manifestation of granulomatosis with polyangiitis: a case report and literature review by Yukang Kim, Tonghoon Woo, Sun-Uk Lee, Sun-Uk Lee, Euyhyun Park, Euyhyun Park, Hyun-Jin Shin, Jongmin Sim, Gerard Jounghyun Kim, Ji-Soo Kim, Ji-Soo Kim

“…The final visual outcome was often poor, with significant visual recovery in only eight eyes (8/23, 35%). …”
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Endogenous endophthalmitis due to Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscess: a retrospective study of clinical course, treatment pattern, and prognosis by Gyu Chul Chung, Dong Sun Kim, Ji Eun Lee, Iksoo Byon, Sung Who Park, Han Jo Kwon, EunAh Kim

“…AIM: To report the demographic and systemic characteristics of patients, clinical progression of endophthalmitis, and the efficacy of various treatment strategies, with a focus on identifying key factors for preserving vision in eyes with endogenous endophthalmitis due to Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) liver abscess. METHODS: In this single-center, retrospective case series of 18 patients with endogenous endophthalmitis due to K. pneumoniae liver abscess were analyzed. …”
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A Randomized, Prospective and Crossover Study, Comparing the Eradication Rate After 10 Days of Concomitant Therapy to Bismuth Quadruple Therapy Among a Sample of the Lebanese Popul... by Jad Chidiac, MD, Reine-Marie Kahwaji, MD, Souheil Hallit, PharmD, MSc, MPH, PhD, Yara Yazbeck, MD, Bassem Akiki, MD, Charbel Yazbeck, MD

“…Objective: Our goal was to compare both treatment regimens among a sample of the Lebanese population to eventually conclude whether one of these therapies has a higher efficacy than the other one as a first- and second-line treatment regimens. Methods: It is a randomized, prospective, and crossover study, started from March 2016 to December 2018. …”
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