Flavonoids, Isoquinoline Alkaloids, and Their Combinations Affect Growth Performance, Inflammatory Status, and Gut Microbiome of Broilers Under High Stocking Density and Heat Stres... by Kittisak Insawake, Thaweesak Songserm, Ornprapun Songserm, Yongyuth Theapparat, Kazeem D. Adeyemi, Konkawat Rassmidatta, Yuwares Ruangpanit

“…This study investigated the influence of flavonoids, isoquinoline alkaloids, and their combinations as alternatives to bacitracin on growth performance, inflammatory status, gut morphology, and ceca microbiome in broilers raised under HSD and HS. …”
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Does transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation alter pupil dilation? A living Bayesian meta-analysis by Ipek Pervaz, Lilly Thurn, Cecilia Vezzani, Luisa Kaluza, Anne Kühnel, Nils B. Kroemer

“…Separating studies according to conventional vs. pulsed protocols revealed that studies using pulsed taVNS provide strong evidence for the alternative hypothesis(g = 0.36, 95 % CI = [0.19, 0.53], BF10 = 50.8) while conventional taVNS studies provide strong evidence for the null hypothesis (g = 0.002, CI = [-0.14, 0.14], BF01 = 21.9). …”
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Two-Dimensional Transition Metal Dichalcogenide: Synthesis, Characterization, and Application in Candlelight OLED by Dipanshu Sharma, Sanna Gull, Anbalagan Ramakrishnan, Sushanta Lenka, Anil Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Pin-Kuan Lin, Ching-Wu Wang, Sinn-Wen Chen, Saulius Grigalevicius, Jwo-Huei Jou

“…Low-color-temperature candlelight organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) offer a healthier lighting alternative by minimizing blue light exposure, which is known to disrupt circadian rhythms, suppress melatonin, and potentially harm the retina with prolonged use. …”
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A Real-World Comparison Between Adjuvant Docetaxel with Cyclophosphamide (TC) and Anthracycline–Taxane Chemotherapy in Early HER-2 Negative Breast Cancer by Danilo Giffoni de Mello Morais Mata, Rossanna C. Pezo, Kelvin K. W. Chan, Ines Menjak, Andrea Eisen, Maureen Trudeau

“…Background: Anthracycline–taxane chemotherapy is the gold standard in high-risk breast cancer (BC), despite the potential risk of congestive heart failure (CHF). A suitable alternative for anthracycline-sparing chemotherapy is through the combination of docetaxel and cyclophosphamide (TC). …”
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Predicting the effects of introducing an emergency transport system in low-income and middle-income countries: a spatial-epidemiological modelling study by Justine Davies, Dmitri Nepogodiev, Stephen Tabiri, Richard Lilford, Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi, Samuel I Watson, Katie Scandrett

“…Estimating the effect of implementing an emergency transport system is impractical and expensive, so there is a lack of evidence to support policy and investment decisions. Alternative modelling strategies may be able to fill this gap.Methods We have developed a spatial-epidemiological model of emergency transport for life-threatening conditions. …”
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Effects of Bioactive Packaging Films Incorporated with Bifidocin A on Microbial Reduction and Quality Parameters of Chill-Stored Spanish Mackerel (Scomberomorus niphonius) Fillets by Guorong Liu, Xue Li, Xu Hao, Chengtao Wang, Baoguo Sun

“…Hence, the bioactive packaging films incorporated with bifidocin A could be a promising hurdle technology and alternative to conventional processes used for improving the safety and quality of chilled mackerel fillets.…”
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The Combination of Intravenous Immunoglobulin, Dexamethasone, and a High Dose of Mononuclear Cells Transfusion: An Effective Strategy for Decreasing Donor-Specific Antibodies Durin... by Xiaoping Li, Yu Li, Dingsong Zhang, Xiaozhuang Hu, Lin Liu, Zhongtao Yuan, Shiqi Li, Yancheng Dong, Yingnian Chen, Sanbin Wang

“…DSAs are unavoidable for some patients who have no alternative donor. Effective interventions to reduce DSAs are still needed, and the cost of the current therapies is relatively high. …”
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Comparison of the Effects of Articaine and Lidocaine Anesthetics on Blood Pressure after Maxillary Infiltration Technique: A Triple-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial by Amirhossein Moaddabi, Parisa Soltani, Maryam Zamanzadeh, Kamran Nosrati, Mojtaba Mollamirzaei, Mariangela Cernera, Gianrico Spagnuolo

“…Articaine can be regarded as a suitable alternative for lidocaine for maxillary local infiltration, as no significant difference was observed between the effects of the two anesthetic solutions on blood pressure.…”
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Intracardiac Echocardiography as a Guide for Transcatheter Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus by Hironaga Yoshimoto, Maeda Yasuto, Tadashi Inoue, Yoshiyuki Kagiyama, Yozo Teramachi, Ryuta Takase, Yusuke Koteda, Yoshihiro Fukumoto, Motofumi Iemura, Kenji Suda

“…ICE is comparable to AoG/CCT in providing accurate PA-D of the PDA and may be a safe alternative to guide TC-PDA as compared to conventional aortography.…”
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PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors related adverse events: A bibliometric analysis from 2014 to 2024 by Qingya Song, Zongliang Yu, Wenping Lu, Zhili Zhuo, Lei Chang, Heting Mei, Yongjia Cui, Dongni Zhang

“…Programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) inhibitors and programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitors are considered effective alternatives for the primary treatment of recurrent metastatic cancers. …”
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Quo vadis autoimmune hepatitis? - Summary of the 5th international autoimmune hepatitis group research workshop 2024Keypoints by Bastian Engel, David N. Assis, Mamatha Bhat, Jan Clusmann, Joost PH. Drenth, Alessio Gerussi, María-Carlota Londoño, Ye Htun Oo, Ida Schregel, Marcial Sebode, Richard Taubert

“…Although standard treatment with corticosteroids and thiopurines improves the life expectancy of patients with AIH, remission rates and tolerability are generally overestimated and the development of alternative first-line and salvage therapies has been disappointingly slow compared to in rheumatological diseases or inflammatory bowel disease. …”
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Global research trends and emerging hotspots in nano-drug delivery systems for lung cancer: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis (1998–2024) by Cao Yu, Chong-Qi Fan, Yao-Xuan Chen, Feng Guo, Hao-Han Rao, Peng-Yu Che, Chun-Jian Zuo, Huan-Wen Chen

“…Abstract Purpose Nano-drug delivery systems (NDDS) have become a promising alternative and adjunctive strategy for lung cancer (LC) treatment. …”
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Effect of UV-C Postharvest Disinfection on the Quality of Fresh-Cut 'Tommy Atkins' Mango by Alba Mery Garzón-García, Saúl Ruiz-Cruz, Saúl Dussán-Sarria, José Igor Hleap-Zapata, Enrique Márquez-Ríos, Carmen Lizette Del-Toro-Sánchez, José Agustín Tapia-Hernández, Dalila Fernanda Canizales-Rodríguez, Víctor Manuel Ocaño-Higuera

“…Ultraviolet short wave (UV-C) is an alternative technology for fresh-cut products that leads to microbial inactivation and the increase of beneficial compounds. …”
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21st century Latin American synthetic peptides for their application in antivenom production by Jésica A. Rodríguez, Gabriela R. Barredo-Vacchelli, Joaquin A. Eloy, Silvia A. Camperi

“…With the aim of obtaining a higher proportion of toxin-neutralizing antibodies while reducing the dependency on venom availability, alternative immunization protocols have been explored using synthetic peptides with epitopes from clinically relevant toxins. …”
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Exploring the paradigm shift towards sustainability: A systematic literature review on circular economy and eco-innovation by Ruchira R N Ghormare, Sana Fatima, Priya Grover, Nidhi Phutela, Vinay Kandpal, Ernesto D. R. Santibanez Gonzalez

“…Amidst the adverse effects of the existing linear model on economic, social, and environmental aspects, the circular economy has emerged as a more sustainable alternative for economic growth and environmental sustainability. …”
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Phytomedicinal armamentarium: A review of inula racemosa-derived alantolactones and isoalantolactones in anticancer therapy by Joshi Gaurav Santoshrao, Smriti Jamwal, Rakesh Kumar, Ekta Bisht, Bisen Harsh Krishnakumar, Shreya Katoch, R.K. Asrani

“…The review focuses on understanding their mechanisms of action and potential as alternative cancer therapies. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted using databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. …”
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A systematic investigation on microstructure evolution, phase transformation and dynamic recrystallization mechanisms of hot isostatic pressed Ti–45Al–2Mn–2Nb–1B alloy during hot d... by Meiyi Ba, Hongkui Tang, Lianxi Hu, Yu Sun, Fei Gao

“…The results show that stress-induced phase transformation from γ (L10) to α2 (hcp) is facilitated through the successive glide of a/6 [11-2] Shockley partial dislocations across alternating {111} planes of γ phase. The DRX were analyzed using Geometrically necessary dislocations (GND). …”
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Does Differential Habitat Selection Facilitate Coexistence Between Badgers and Hedgehogs? by Katie A. Lee, Antonio Uzal, Louise K. Gentle, Philip J. Baker, Richard J. Delahay, Anthony Sévêque, Robert S. Davis, Richard W. Yarnell

“…Future studies exploring alternative hypotheses for urban habitat selection by hedgehogs are needed to better understand how possible spatial niche partitioning may support their coexistence with badgers in some areas.…”
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Dual targeting PD-L1 and 4-1BB to overcome dendritic cell-mediated lenalidomide resistance in follicular lymphoma by Zhong Zheng, Jian-Biao Wang, Rui Sun, Nan Wang, Xiang-Qin Weng, Tian-Yuan Xu, Di Fu, Yan Feng, Peng-Peng Xu, Shu Cheng, Li Wang, Yan Zhao, Bin Qu, Chuan-Xin Huang, Wei-Li Zhao

“…Dual targeting PD-L1 and 4-1BB could be an alternative immunotherapeutic strategy in the chemo-free era of FL treatment.…”
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Platelet-Rich Plasma Improves the Wound Healing Potential of Mesenchymal Stem Cells through Paracrine and Metabolism Alterations by Barbara Hersant, Mounia Sid-Ahmed, Laura Braud, Maud Jourdan, Yasmine Baba-Amer, Jean-Paul Meningaud, Anne-Marie Rodriguez

“…In conclusion, our study strengthens that the use of PRP in combination with MSC might be a safe alternative to aid wound healing.…”
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