Water Management of Arabica Coffee Seedlings Cultivated with a Hydroretentive Polymer by Mateus Oliveira Silva, Vanessa Reniele Souza de Arruda, Francisco Raylan Sousa Barbosa, Michel Wakim Mendes Firmino, Adriene Woods Pedrosa, Fernando França da Cunha

“…In this context, the use of hydroretentive polymers, particularly biodegradable ones, emerges as a promising alternative to optimize water use, reduce the environmental impact associated with synthetic polymers, and improve the agronomic traits of seedlings. …”
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Risk factors and outcomes in patients who switched from peritoneal dialysis to physician-oriented or patient-oriented kidney replacement therapy by Liu Zhang, Xu Guan, Liang Liu, Yinghui Huang, Jiachuan Xiong, Jinghong Zhao

“…Background We aimed to compare the cardiovascular events and mortality in patients who underwent either physician-oriented or patient-oriented kidney replacement therapy (KRT) conversion due to discontinuation of peritoneal dialysis (PD).Methods Patients with end-stage kidney disease who were receiving PD and required a switch to an alternative KRT were included. They were divided into physician-oriented group or patient-oriented group based on the decision-making process. …”
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Severe primary graft failure: Are there lasting impacts? Analysis from the PHTS Database by Jennifer Conway, MD, Tara Pidborochynski, MSc, James K. Kirklin, MD, Ryan Cantor, PhD, Hong Zhao, PhD, Aryaz Sheybani, MD, Jacqueline Lamour, MD, Lakshmi Gokanapudy Hahn, MD, Leslie Collins, MD, Jessica Laks, MD, Darren H. Freed, MD, PhD

“…Methods to decrease the risk of PGF, such as alternative preservation and storage techniques, may impact early mortality post-HTx.…”
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Efficacy of rituximab as second-line therapy for autoimmune encephalitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Lin-ming Zhang, Xuan-lin Xing, Bing-ran Zhang, Qiu-juan Zhang, Yan-lin Zhu, Shu-ji Gao, Ming-wei Liu

“…Although rituximab has shown potential as an alternative treatment in AE, the existing evidence remains insufficient. …”
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Characteristics of tongue coating microbiota in diabetic and non-diabetic kidney patients receiving hemodialysis by Qiang Luo, Siyuan Chu, Yongqun Wu, Lingling Jin, Rui Liu, Yulin Xu, Yina Yu, Yawei Jin, Luckress Ornelle Edouarda Phyfamin Houndekon, Heshen Hu, Yvchen Zou, Hao Huang, Haimin Chen

“…While Streptococcus, Ruminococcaceae G1, Actinobacillus, Abiotrophia can be considered alternative biomarkers for nonDM_HD. Moreover, the enriched Haemophilus, Actinomyces, Lachnoanaerobaculum were prominent features of the tongue coating microbiota in HC, which could be used as the potential therapeutic targets of chronic kidney disease. …”
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Bearberry in the treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis (BRUMI): protocol of a multicentre, randomised double-blind clinical trial by Péter Hegyi, Noémi Gede, Szilárd Váncsa, Barbara Tóth, András Jávorházy, Péter Nyirády, Boglárka Csupor-Löffler, Péter Birinyi, George Zhanel, Kurt Naber, Reinhard Länger, Nóra Vörhendi, Dezső Csupor

“…The antimicrobial activity of its extracts and some of its individual constituents has been observed in vitro; however, the efficacy of bearberry compared with standard antimicrobial therapy has not been assessed yet.Objective The objective of the study is to assess the safety and non-inferiority of bearberry as an alternative therapy in the treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis in comparison with standard antibiotic therapy (fosfomycin).Methods and analysis This is a randomised controlled double-blinded multicentre trial. …”
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Real-World Experience with Dolutegravir-Based Two-Drug Regimens by Douglas Ward, Moti Ramgopal, David J. Riedel, Cindy Garris, Shelly Dhir, John Waller, Jenna Roberts, Katie Mycock, Alan Oglesby, Bonnie Collins, Megan Dominguez, James Pike, Joseph Mrus

“…Dolutegravir-based 2-drug regimens (DTG 2DRs) are now accepted as alternatives to 3-drug regimens for HIV antiretroviral treatment (ART); however, literature on physician drivers for prescribing DTG 2DR is sparse. …”
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Office BP measurement using conical cuffs in children and adolescents with obesity by Kleo Evripidou, Julio Alvarez-Pitti, Ana De Blas-Zapata, Athanasia Chainoglou, Ioannis Goulas, Karel Herberigs, Gilad Hamdani, Stella Stabouli

“…Bland-Altman analysis showed good agreement, with 94.6% of the values for all BP parameters lying between the limits of agreement.Conclusions Although the use of conical cuffs in the study showed no advantage in enhancing the performance of BP measurements, they may be considered an alternative for office BP measurements in children and adolescents with obesity. …”
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Gas-phase fractionation DDA promotes in-depth DIA phosphoproteome analysis by Zhiwei Tu, Yabin Li, Shuhui Ji, Shanshan Wang, Rui Zhou, Gertjan Kramer, Yu Cui, Fei Xie

“…These libraries are constructed using material-consuming pre-fractionation two dimensional DDA analysis. The alternative to this is library-free DIA analysis. Limited sample amounts restrict the use of fractionation to build spectral libraries for post-translational modifications (PTMs) DIA analysis. …”
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It depends on how you tell: a qualitative diagnostic analysis of the implementation climate for community-wide mass drug administration for soil-transmitted helminth by Judd L Walson, Saravanakumar Puthupalayam Kaliappan, Sitara Swarna Rao Ajjampur, Sarah Lawrence, Khumbo Kalua, Euripide Avokpaho, Amy Roll, Angelin Titus, Yesudoss Jacob, Marie Claire Gwayi-Chore, Félicien Chabi, Comlanvi Innocent Togbevi, Abiguel Belou Elijan, Providence Nindi, Moudachirou Ibikounle, Kumudha Aruldas, Arianna Rubin Means

“…We include specific recommendations from community members regarding cMDA distribution sites, personnel requirements, delivery timing and incentives, leaders to engage and methods for mobilising participants.Conclusions Prior to launching the cMDA programme as an alternative to school-based MDA, cMDA was found to be generally acceptable across diverse geographical and demographic settings. …”
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A model based cost-utility analysis of Embedding referral to structured self-management education into standard practice (Embedding) compared to usual care for people with type 2 d... by Melanie J Davies, Alan Brennan, Danielle H Bodicoat, Daniel John Pollard, Anju Keetharuth, Michelle Hadjiconstantinou, Agnieszka Glab, Joesph P Mensa, Alison Northern

“…Scenario analyses indicate that alternative parameterisations can lead to this finding being overturned.Conclusions The effectiveness of the Embedding packages was hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Comparison of Secondary Metabolite Extraction Methods in <i>Hamelia patens</i> Jacq. and Their Inhibitory Effect on <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> f. sp. <i>radicis-lycopersici</i> by Daniel Jafet Valle Ortiz, Dolores Guadalupe Aguila Muñoz, María del Carmen Cruz López, Diana Verónica Cortés Espinosa, Martha Rosales Castro, Fabiola Eloísa Jiménez Montejo

“…Excessive use of these compounds has led to resistance and environmental contamination, highlighting the need for sustainable alternatives. This study aimed to optimize the extraction of secondary metabolites from HP leaves and flowers, evaluate their antifungal activity, and assess the impact of extraction methods and plant parts on chemical composition and efficacy. …”
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Reconsidering routine admission for children under age 3 undergoing partial tonsillectomy: a prospective study by Ameen Biadsee, Craig Nathanson, Or Dagan, Firas Kassem, Avishai Stahl, Tova Mishali, Yaniv Ebner, Brian Rotenberg

“…Abstract Background Partial Tonsillectomy (PT) is an alternative method to treat sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and/or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). …”
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Health and Environmental Impact of Hospital Wastes: Systematic Review by Hela Ghali, Asma Ben Cheikh, Sana Bhiri, Lamia Bouzgarrou, Mohamed Ben Rejeb, Imed Gargouri, Houyem Said Latiri

“…Conclusions: Thus, autoclaving and microwaves are considered better alternatives for treating healthcare waste. However, these methods are generally not adequate for the disposal of pathological, radioactive, laboratory, and chemotherapy wastes. …”
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Impact of HIF-1α, LOX and ITGA5 Synergistic Interaction in the Tumor Microenvironment on Colorectal Cancer Prognosis by Hayriye Tatlı Doğan, Mehmet Doğan, Seda Kahraman, Doğukan Çanakçı, Mehmet Ali Nahit Şendur, Mustafa Tahtacı, Fazlı Erdoğan

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: These markers may be useful in predicting treatment responses and may also guide the development of alternative or combined treatments that specifically target molecules such as HIF and LOX. …”
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Herbal HuoXueTongFu Formula with anti-inflammatory and fibrinolytic activity regulation for the prevention of postoperative peritoneal adhesions by Lili Yang, Lili Yang, Yali Wang, Yali Wang, Zhengjun Li, Zhengjun Li, Wen Li, Yanqi Chen, Ziyang Kong, Huixiang Zhang, Jiafei Wu, Mingqi Shang, Ming Li, Yaoyao Bian, Yaoyao Bian, Yaoyao Bian, Li Zeng, Li Zeng

“…HXTF may be a promising alternative agent for the prevention and treatment of PPA.…”
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Evaluation of the merit of ethanolic extract of Annona reticulata as an anti-cancer agent in human colon cancer cell lines (HCT-116) [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not appr... by Sri Pragnya Cheruku, Krishnananda Prabhu, Akshatha G Nayak, Vijetha Shenoy Belle, Vanishree Rao, Pooja Prakash Rao, Nitesh Kumar

“…Background Colon cancer is the third most common cancer type worldwide. Novel alternative therapeutic anti-cancer drugs against colon cancer with less toxicity are to be explored . …”
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Vis/NIR Spectroscopy and Vis/NIR Hyperspectral Imaging for Non-Destructive Monitoring of Apricot Fruit Internal Quality with Machine Learning by Tiziana Amoriello, Roberto Ciorba, Gaia Ruggiero, Francesca Masciola, Daniela Scutaru, Roberto Ciccoritti

“…The results showed the potential of Vis/NIR spectroscopy as an alternative to traditional destructive methods to monitor the qualitative traits of apricot fruits, reducing the time and costs of analyses.…”
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Quantitative relationships between elastic modulus of rod and biomechanical properties of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: a finite element analysis by Jie Li, Zengfeng Du, Shuai Cao, Teng Lu, Zhongwei Sun, Hongyu Wei, Haopeng Li, Ting Zhang

“…BackgroundCurrently, some novel rods with lower elastic modulus have the potential as alternatives to traditional titanium alloy rods in lumbar fusion. …”
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The BASIDIN effector of the fungus Moniliophthora perniciosa promotes positive effects on the seed germination and seedlings development of Lactuca sativa by Keilane Silva Farias, Monaliza Macêdo Ferreira, Ivina Barbosa De Oliveira, Ronaldo José Durigan Dalio, Carlos Priminho Pirovani

“…Several studies have demonstrated the potential of alternative methods of seed treatment with the aim of increasing productivity. …”
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