Anti-VEGF therapy for proliferative diabetic retinopathy: translating research evidence into clinical practice by E.A. Abdulaeva, E.L. Minkhuzina, A.N. Kuskov

“…Several clinical stud ies have demonstrated that anti-VEGF therapy is at least an alternative to panretinal photocoagulation in PDR. Our clinical observations confirm that ranibizumab is useful in routine clinical practice.…”
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Asthma Biologics Across the T2 Spectrum of Inflammation in Severe Asthma: Biomarkers and Mechanism of Action by Lindsley AW, Lugogo N, Reeh KAG, Spahn J, Parnes JR

“…Indeed, many negative results challenge current assumptions about the etiology of non-T2 asthma and raise doubts about the viability of targeting popular alternative inflammatory pathways, such as T17. Novel data have emerged from the use of biologics to treat various inflammatory mediators and have furthered our understanding of pathogenic mechanisms that drive asthma. …”
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Comparative Assessment of Haematological Profile, CD4 Cell and Viral Load Counts of HIV-Positive Clients Attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano State, Nigeria by Rahamat I Ishaq, Aliyu Dutsinma Usman, M Bashir

“… • These parameters could serve as alternative monitoring approaches in tracking HIV status. …”
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Prevention of White Spot Syndrome Virus Infection on Penaeus monodon by Immersion in CEPM Extract of Avicennia sp. and Sonneratia sp. by D. Wahjuningrum, S.H. Sholeh, Sri Nuryati

“…This study was conducted to examine the efficacy of an alternative prevention compound as liquid mangrove extract (CEPM) from Avicennia sp. and Sonneratia sp. …”
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Pelnac® artificial dermis assisted by vacuum sealing drainage for treatment of severe avulsion injuries of the fingers by Zhenmu Lv, Yujie Wang, Jingliang Chen, Qingfu Zhang, Haitao Zhao

“…This approach can be considered as a viable alternative for addressing severe injuries or complex wound conditions.…”
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Validation of energy valley optimization for adaptive fuzzy logic controller of DFIG-based wind turbines by Basem E. Elnaghi, Ahmed M. Ismaiel, Fathy El Sayed Abdel-Kader, M. N. Abelwhab, Reham H. Mohammed

“…The performance of the EVOA-based AFLCs is thoroughly investigated and benchmarked against alternative optimization techniques, specifically chaotic billiards optimization (C-BO), genetic algorithms (GA), and marine predator algorithm (MPA)-based optimal proportional-integral (PI) controllers. …”
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Predicting rapid decline in kidney function among type 2 diabetes patients: A machine learning approach by Eri Nakahara, Kayo Waki, Hisashi Kurasawa, Imari Mimura, Tomohisa Seki, Akinori Fujino, Nagisa Shiomi, Masaomi Nangaku, Kazuhiko Ohe

“…The contributing laboratory tests may serve as alternative biomarkers for DKD.…”
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Impact of Feeding Frequency on Growth Performance and Antioxidant Capacity of <i>Litopenaeus vannamei</i> in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems by Qinlang Liang, Gang Liu, Yazhi Luan, Jiangbo Niu, Yasong Li, Huwei Chen, Ying Liu, Songming Zhu

“…Automatic feeding systems offer a cost-effective and efficient alternative, yet their application in intensive shrimp culture remains under-researched. …”
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Toxicogenic Fungi, Aflatoxins, and Antimicrobial Activities Associated with Some Spices and Herbs from Three Selected Markets in Ho Municipality, Ghana by Nii Korley Kortei, Barnabas Teye Djaba, Clement Okraku Tettey, Alfred Ofori Agyemang, Enoch Aninagyei, Edward Ken Essuman, Adjoa Agyemang Boakye, Theophilus Annan

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Injection Rate-Dependent Deflecting Propagation Rule of Hydraulic Fracture: Insights from the Rate-Dependent Fracture Process Zone of Mixed-Mode (I-II) Fracturing by Yuekun Xing, Bingxiang Huang

“…HF deflection occurs in the step alternation of fracture propagation. With the increasing fluid injection rate, the increased FPZ length and kinetic energy (from fracture resistance discontinuity) extend the stable and unstable HF propagation distance along the initial direction in an extension step, respectively. …”
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Barriers and enablers to young people accessing sexual and reproductive health services in Pacific Island Countries and Territories: A scoping review. by Maggie Ikinue Baigry, Robin Ray, Daniel Lindsay, Angela Kelly-Hanku, Michelle Redman-MacLaren

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>This scoping review revealed that social stigma and judgemental attitudes imposed by family and community members, including healthcare providers, hinder young unmarried individuals in Pacific Island Countries and Territories from accessing sexual and reproductive health information and contraceptives. Alternatively, a non-judgmental healthcare provider is perceived as an enabler in accessing sexual and reproductive health information and services. …”
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Comparison of the Disposable Streamlined Liner of the Pharynx Airway and the Disposable I-gel in Anaesthetized, Paralyzed Adults: A Randomized Prospective Study by Khaled EL-Radaideh, Ala"a Alhowary, Diab Bani Hani

“…Both noninflatable SADs are useful, but SLIPA rapid insertion and good airway sealing make it an effective alternative to the I-gel.…”
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Long-Term Comparative Outcomes of Short Implants Versus Maxillary Sinus Elevation in Posterior Maxilla Rehabilitation by Eduardo Anitua, Laura Piñas, Mohammad Hamdan Alkhraisat

“…Most recently, short implants have emerged as a valid alternative to these procedures, even in cases of severe horizontal resorption, allowing for direct placement in many cases. …”
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Mechanical properties and microscopic damage characteristics of coal series limestone under coupling effects of high temperature and impact by Peng Wu, Lianying Zhang, Bing Li, Yadong Zheng, Ming Li, Fuqiang Zhu

“…When the temperature rises to 800 °C, thermal decomposition rarely occurs in calcite, while its physical and mechanical properties undergo alternations. After real-time impact, the degree of crystal fragmentation of calcite increases and a large number of microcracks are generated. …”
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Effect of the Addition of Apple Pomace and Erythritol on the Antioxidant Capacity and Antidiabetic Properties of Shortbread Cookies by Ewa Raczkowska, Aneta Wojdyło, Paulina Nowicka

“…The study results show that the proposed products can be a perfect alternative to traditional sweet snack products, especially for consumers with diet-related diseases. …”
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A review on techno-economic analysis of lignocellulosic biorefinery producing biofuels and high-value products by Ronak Patel, T.S. Rajaraman, Paresh H. Rana, Nikita J. Ambegaonkar, Sanjay Patel

“…Circular Bioeconomy (CBE) has gained momentum in recent years as an alternative to conventional energy sources. Cascaded use of wastes and residues has been seen as an attractive option with low environmental impact. …”
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Functionalized Nanomaterials In Pancreatic Cancer Theranostics And Molecular Imaging by Yoghalakshmi Nagarajan, Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Venkatachalam Deepa Parvathi

“…The focus of this review is the use of targeted nanoparticles as an alternative to conventional pancreatic cancer treatment due to the various side effects of the latter. …”
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Do current maternal health staffing and bed occupancy benchmarks work in practice? Results from a simulation model by Giorgia Gon, Carolin Vegvari, Rebecca F Baggaley, Said Mohammed Ali, Salma Abdi Mahmoud, Farhat Jowhar

“…In contrast, capacity in terms of staffing (skilled birth attendants:women in labour ratio) is exceeded almost 50% of the time in larger Comprehensive EmOCs (CEmOCs).Conclusions Our findings suggest that increasing staffing levels of CEmOCs while maintaining fewer small BEmOCs may improve quality of care (by increasing the staff-to-patient ratio for the most frequently used facilities), provided that timely access to EmOCs for all women can still be guaranteed. Alternatively, BEmOCs may need to be upgraded to ensure that women trust and choose these facilities for giving birth, thus relieving pressure on CEmOCs.…”
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Multicomponent Dietary Supplementation: Impact on Tear Secretion and Ocular Surface Inflammation in Dry Eye Syndrome Patients by Shih-Chien Huang, Yen-Ping Lei, Min-Chien Hsiao, Yu-Kai Hsieh, Quei-Ping Tang, Connie Chen, Min-Yen Hsu

“…These findings support the potential of targeted nutritional supplementation as a safe and effective strategy for alleviating DES symptoms, offering an alternative to conventional treatments that exclusively focus on symptom management. …”
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Electrocatalytic detection of Acetaminophen by sodium ferrite by Saima Perveen, Jameel Ahmed Baig, Mohammad Nur-e-Alam, Mohsin Kazi, Shahabuddin Memon, Tasneem Gul Kazi, Khalil Akhtar, Sajjad Hussain

“…Acetaminophen (APN) is a safer alternative to opioids and is recognized for its analgesic and antipyretic properties. …”
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