Mutations in CHMP2B in lower motor neuron predominant amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). by Laura E Cox, Laura Ferraiuolo, Emily F Goodall, Paul R Heath, Adrian Higginbottom, Heather Mortiboys, Hannah C Hollinger, Judith A Hartley, Alice Brockington, Christine E Burness, Karen E Morrison, Stephen B Wharton, Andrew J Grierson, Paul G Ince, Janine Kirby, Pamela J Shaw

“…Analysis of clinical and neuropathological data of these 4 cases showed a phenotype consistent with the lower motor neuron predominant (progressive muscular atrophy (PMA)) variant of ALS. …”
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Rapid microwave assisted synthesis of AgNPs using Acacia ferruginea leaf extract and strategic interventions against the microbial symphony by Jeevitha M., Vinodhini Subramaniyam, Moorthi Pichumani, Shubashini K. Sripathi

“…The DPPH method confirmed the antioxidant activity of the AgNPs. EDS data indicated that the nanoparticles contained pure silver. …”
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Multimodal Imaging of Lamellar Macular Holes by Roberto dell’Omo, Mariaelena Filippelli, Serena De Turris, Andrea Govetto, Pasquale Napolitano, Ermanno dell’Omo, Ciro Costagliola

“…Among noninvasive techniques, optical coherence tomography (OCT) is considered the primary examination modality to study LMHs, given its ability to image foveal structure and its widespread availability. OCT also allows to resolve the epiretinal materials associated with LMH, i.e., tractional epiretinal membranes (ERMs) and epiretinal proliferation (EP). …”
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Comparison of immunohistochemical characteristics of prognostic markers expression in non-metastatic and metastatic invasive endometrioid endometrial carcinoma by A. V. Chepets

“…Endometrial cancer occupies the sixth place among oncological morbidity structure in women worldwide. The aim. To compare the expression levels of estrogene receptors – α and progesterone receptors, regulatory proteins p16 and p53, a marker of proliferation Ki-67 and the apoptotic degradation enzyme caspase-3, matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP 9) and its tissue inhibitor TIMP-1 in tumor and stromal cells of the invasive non-metastatic endometrioid endometrial carcinoma and also in invasive metastatic endometrioid endometrial carcinoma. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of cardiovascular disease risk among people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Nigeria by Abiodun Isah, Olujuwon Ibiloye, Temiwoluwa Omole, Oluwatobi Olaniyi, Plang Jwanle, Ifeyinwa Onwuatelo, Jay Osi Samuels, Prosper Okonkwo

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from February to May 2024 across ten Nigerian health facilities, involving 1,000 PLHIV on antiretroviral therapy (ART). Data on socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle behaviors, family history of CVD, and HIV-related clinical factors were collected through structured questionnaires and medical records. …”
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Morphometric and histological characteristics of the stomach and reproductive organs in Japanese quail by Dramou Foromo, Ezeldien Sahar, Ziad Ahmad Alabdallah, S.B. Seleznev

“…In addition to studying the histological structure of the stomach, ovary, and testes. The Japanese quail's stomach was characterized by an age-related staging of formation, with the glandular part growing most intensively until 30 days and the muscular part forming only at 90 days. …”
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Assessment of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Minna, North-Central Nigeria by Kester Awharentomah Digban , Eguagie Osareniro Osakue , Esther Ngozi Adejumo , Ayodele, Adelakun , Oluwakemi Anike Ladipo and Comfort Bosede Enitan , Seyi Samson Enitan

“…We recruited total of 135 subjects being 80 (57 females, 23 males) T2DM patients and 55 (38 females, 17 males) non-diabetic individuals who served as controls. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic data. …”
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Re-evaluating disability assessment in war veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder by Samardžić Radomir M., Živić Bratislav, Krstić Dragan, Joković Danilo, Dolić Mirko, Stojanović Zvezdana, Eror Aleksandar, Đokić Milan, Milojević Slavoljub, Mandić-Gajić Gordana

“…A team of experts, consisting of psychiatrists with research experience in the field of traumatic stress and who were trained to use a structured interview for PTSD, conducted the evaluation of medical data from veterans’ military records. …”
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Development of a method for the analysis of the lists of medicines and its application for the analysis of the lists of medicines in Russia, England, and Italy by V. A. Lemeshko, K. I. Matrenin, V. V. Omelyanovskiy, Yu. V. Vasilyeva, G. R. Khachatryan, L. A. Kolganov

“…It was proposed to use three parameters: the absolute number of medicines by international nonproprietary name (INN); the structure of the lists based on anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification; and the coverage of the indications based on the International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition (ICD-10). …”
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Algorithms of diagnosis and therapy of a primary depressive episode by V. L. Pidlubnyi, V. S. Makoid

“…An algorithm for the PDE diagnosis has been developed based upon four stages: the first one – the symptomatic state diagnosis; the second – clinical-ethological analysis of depressive phenomenon signs and a neurophysiological electroencephalographic (EEG) examination; the third – psycho-experimental examinations using appropriate tools; the fourth – structuring of the obtained diagnostic data, diagnosis verification and development of therapeutic intervention tactics. …”
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Vidanges et fertilisants. Le cas de la poudrette parisienne au milieu du dix-neuvième siècle by Laurent Herment

“…In the second section, data from the 1862 survey will be used to show that although by then it was quite widely utilised in the area around Paris, poudrette played only a very small part in land fertilisation. …”
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Silent struggles: a qualitative study exploring mental health challenges of undergraduate healthcare students by Shahd Al-Najdi, Abdulla Mansoor, Ola Al Hayk, Najah Al-Hashimi, Kamran Ali, Alaa Daud

“…Methods A qualitative approach using semi-structured face-to-face interviews was employed to collect data. …”
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Bat-human interactions and associated factors among communities in Bundibugyo District, Uganda: A cross-sectional study. by James Natweta Baguma, Shamilah Namusisi, Lesley Rose Ninsiima, Rogers Musiitwa, Bridget Nagawa Tamale, Mathius Amperiize, Douglas Bulafu, James Muleme, David Musoke, Clovice Kankya, Charles Drago Kato

“…A total of 344 participants were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) were also conducted among purposively selected individuals who have vast knowledge on human-bat interaction. …”
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The nuclear immune receptor RPS4 is required for RRS1SLH1-dependent constitutive defense activation in Arabidopsis thaliana. by Kee Hoon Sohn, Cécile Segonzac, Ghanasyam Rallapalli, Panagiotis F Sarris, Joo Yong Woo, Simon J Williams, Toby E Newman, Kyung Hee Paek, Bostjan Kobe, Jonathan D G Jones

“…Plant nucleotide-binding leucine-rich repeat (NB-LRR) disease resistance (R) proteins recognize specific "avirulent" pathogen effectors and activate immune responses. NB-LRR proteins structurally and functionally resemble mammalian Nod-like receptors (NLRs). …”
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Medicinal plants trade in Harare’s urban markets: diversity, conservation status, and economic significance by Justice Muvengwi, Monicah Mbiba

“…Methods This study surveyed medicinal plant vendors in three major urban markets in Harare, Mbare, Highfield, and the Central Business District (CBD) in 2019 over a period of three months. Data were collected through semi-structured questionnaires to inventory medicinal plant species, document vendors' districts of origin, and assess harvesting practices. …”
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Exploring the social dimensions of AI integration in healthcare: a qualitative study of stakeholder views on challenges and opportunities by Anne Herrmann-Werner, Samuel Wagner, Manfred Claassen, Julia-Astrid Moldt, Teresa Festl-Wietek, Wolfgang Fuhl, Susanne Zabel, Kay Nieselt

“…The objective was to provide a nuanced understanding of stakeholder views to address concerns and promote the acceptance and successful integration of AI technologies in medical practice.Design This exploratory qualitative study used semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using a combination of deductive and inductive coding, followed by content analysis to identify and develop categories.Setting This study was conducted in Tübingen, Germany, within the framework of the TüKITZMed project (Tübingen AI Training Center for Medicine), between August 2022 and March 2023.Participants A total of 38 stakeholders participated, including 6 lecturers, 9 clinicians, 10 healthcare students, 6 AI experts and 7 institutional stakeholders. …”
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Fostering quantity surveying student success through academic engagement: an interactive qualitative analysis by Gerrit Crafford, Liezel Frick

“…During phase two, the themes were verified through individual semi-structured interviews.  It was established that these  interviews substantiated the focus group findings.  …”
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Empowering Future Mothers: A School Intervention Approach to Promote Breastfeeding Awareness among Adolescent Girls in Rural Uttar Pradesh, India by Kritika Tiwari, Priya Arora

“…Stratified random sampling was used to ensure representative participation across different classes. A pretested, self-structured questionnaire assessed baseline knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding breastfeeding. …”
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Completion and Factors Associated with Maternity Continuum of Care among Mothers Who Gave Birth in the Last One Year in Enemay District, Northwest Ethiopia by Anguach Shitie, Nega Assefa, Merga Dhressa, Tenagework Dilnessa

“…A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February 25 to March 10, 2019, on 651 women who gave birth in the last one year. The data were collected by a face-to-face interview through pretested and structured questionnaires. …”
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Mapping the future: The current landscape and future directions of evidence-based practice in Saudi radiology departments. by Walaa Alsharif, Faisal Alrehily, Fahad H Alhazmi, Awadia Greeballah, Abdulaziz A Qurashi, Shrooq Aldahery, Adnan Alahmadi, Amirah Alsaedi, Sultan Alshoabi, Khalid M Alshamrani, Awatif M Omer, Raghad Aljuhani

“…Additionally, 20 semi-structured interviews were conducted with radiology personnel across the country. …”
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