Dynamic Complement Protein Changes in Aqueous Humor and Plasma of Patients With Retinal Vein Occlusion During Ranibizumab Treatment by Guo T, Zhao Y, Liang S, Wang J, Liu H, Zhou Y, Xu H, Chen Z

“…At baseline, CRVO had higher levels of C4 (p = 0.003), C4b (p < 0.001), C3b/iC3b (p < 0.001), C5 (p = 0.020), C5a (p = 0.007), CFD (p = 0.002), CFH (p < 0.001), and CFI (p < 0.001) in AH compared to BRVO.Conclusion: Ranibizumab treatment reduced the intraocular but not circulating activation of classical and alternative complement pathways in RVO patients. Differences in intraocular complement proteins were observed between BRVO and CRVO patients, which may reflect different pathogenesis.Keywords: retinal vein occlusion, complement protein, aqueous humor, plasma…”
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Enhanced Generation of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells from Peripheral Blood and Using Their Mesoderm Differentiation Ability to Regenerate Infarcted Myocardium by Ju-Young Kim, Han-Mo Yang, Joo-Eun Lee, Mika Jeon, Sang-Bum Bang, Jihye You, Joonoh Kim, Jaewon Lee, Jin Hur, Hyo-Soo Kim

“…Compared to human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs), which have been widely used, human peripheral blood could be a more easily obtainable alternative. However, iPSCs generated from fresh peripheral blood require inconvenient specific methods including isolation. …”
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Efficacy of biocontrol agents against damping-off and Sclerotinia stem rot diseases and their role in eliciting defense in chickpea plants by Yaser H. El-Gammal, Salama A. S. El-Blasy, Neamat A. M. Khalifa, Shereen Abu El-Maaty, Sara B. H. Awaly

“…Biological control has proved to be an effective alternative for managing plant diseases. Results These pathogenic fungi were isolated from different governorates in Egypt and differed in terms of their pathogenicity on Giza 3 cv.…”
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Determination of antioxidant and phytochemical properties of premix extract of brown macroalgae Padinaaustralis, Sargassum licifolium and Stoechospermum marginatum from Chabahar co... by Paria Akbary

“…Introduction: Macroalgae is one of the most important sources of cheap alternative feed for aquatic animals, which is also rich in nutritional and medicinal properties. …”
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Comparative Efficacy of Esketamine vs Sufentanil with Propofol for Sedation in EUS: A Randomized, Controlled Study by Liu C, Wang Y, Yin Y, Wang P, Ji X, Sun J, Zhao S, Jia Y, Liu S, Zhou Z

“…Consequently, esketamine could be considered as a potential alternative to sufentanil for sedation during EUS.Keywords: esketamine, sedation, endoscopic ultrasound, respiratory depression…”
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A Survey of Differential Privacy Techniques for Federated Learning by Wang Xin, Li Jiaqian, Ding Xueshuang, Zhang Haoji, Sun Lianshan

“…This paper comprehensively expounds the research status of differential privacy techniques based on the federated learning framework, first providing detailed introductions to federated learning and differential privacy technologies, and then summarizing the development status of two types of federated learning differential privacy(DPFL) techniques respectively; for CDPFL, the paper divides the discussion into first proposal of CDP and typical application examples, the impact of Gaussian mechanisms on model accuracy, optimization based on asynchronous differential privacy, and insights from other scholars; for LDPFL, the paper divides the discussion into first proposal of LDP and typical application examples, processing multidimensional data and improving model accuracy, existing methods and optimization for reducing communication costs, balancing privacy protection and data usability, LDPFL based on the Shuffle model, and insights from other scholars; following this, the paper addresses and summarizes the unique challenges introduced by incorporating differential privacy into federated learning and proposes solutions; finally, based on a summary of existing optimization techniques, the paper outlines future directions and specifically discusses three research ideas for enhancing the optimization effects of federated differential privacy: advanced optimization strategies combining Bayesian methods and the Alternating Direction Method of Multipliers (ADMM), integrating lattice homomorphic encryption techniques from cryptography to achieve more efficient differential privacy protection in federated learning, and exploring the application of zero-knowledge proof techniques in federated learning for privacy protection.…”
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Results of biochemical and histological studies after restoration of bone defects using cellular technologies in dental patients by А.V. Bambuliak, N.B. Kuzniak, L.Y. Lopushniak, І.І. Dronyk, О.О. Myhal

“…The method is an optimal alternative to traditional osteoplastic materials to be used in modern dental practice and dental implantation.…”
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The Contract for the Construction of Ocean Liners MS “Piłsudski” and MS “Batory” of 29 November 1933 by Jarosław Drozd

“…Two days later, the transatlantic liner set off on her first voyage to New York, henceforth making regular voyages while alternating with MS “Piłsudski.” During the summer, in between voyages, she made tourist trips to European ports. …”
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Effect of a Sodium and Calcium DL-β-Hydroxybutyrate Salt in Healthy Adults by Tobias Fischer, Ulrike Och, Ira Klawon, Tim Och, Marianne Grüneberg, Manfred Fobker, Ursula Bordewick-Dell, Thorsten Marquardt

“…The intake of ketone bodies is often discussed in relation to rare metabolic diseases, such as multiple acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MADD), that have no alternatives for treatment. Case reports showed positive results of therapy using ketone bodies. …”
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Letecká báze na Českomoravské vysočině by Pavel Petr

“…After considering a variety of alternatives, the so-called “Air Bases on the Czecho-moravian Highlands” project was selected. …”
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Corticosteroid Phobia: A Key Barrier to Treatment in Young Women with Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis by Lin W, Wang Q, Liu J, Tan Q

“…Women showed a high preference for non-corticosteroid therapies as alternative therapies. Providing more comprehensive and professional knowledge by physicians might be an effective method to attenuate corticosteroid phobia.Keywords: corticosteroid phobia, treatment adherence, idiopathic granulomatous mastitis, breast…”
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Prediksi Interaksi Drug Target pada Gen Kanker Menggunakan Metode Lasso-XGBoost by Muh Fadhil Al-Haaq Ginoga, Wisnu Ananta Kusuma, Mushthofa Mushthofa

“…Abstract Currently, cancer treatment is usually done with chemotherapy using chemical drugs that can cause side effects. An alternative treatment can use herbal compounds that known have fewer side effects. …”
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Satisfied with the worst health outcomes or unsatisfied with the best: explaining the divergence between good patient-reported outcomes and low satisfaction and vice versa among kn... by Lukas Schöner, Viktoria Steinbeck, Reinhard Busse, Carlos J. Marques

“…Conclusion Addressing individual health concerns, e.g. through expectation management, and assessing alternative treatment options might improve satisfaction in line with functional improvements. …”
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Human exploitation of adult horseshoe crab and public awareness campaign in Hong Kong SAR, China by Pui Yi Tang, Hei Wut Fong, Shan Yee Lee, Wing Tung Chang, Lee Yan Pang, Tin Yan Hui, Kelvin Jun Yin So

“…Some strongly disagreed with the need for government interventions on mercy release and were not willing to accept alternative official approaches. The above results revealed a considerable knowledge and awareness gap among the public and identified anthropogenic threats to Asian horseshoe crabs. …”
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Investigating the effects of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)c mucilage and cellulose nanofiber-based edible films with post-probiotics on fish fillet shelf life by Leila Mokhtaran, Sahar Sabahi, Mohammad Noshad, Seyyed Mohammad Ali Noori

“…This study aims to investigate the effects of an edible film composed of basil mucilage, cellulose nanofiber, and postbiotics on the shelf life of fish fillets, proposing it as a protective coating alternative to chemical preservatives. In this research, basil seed mucilage fortified with fiber nanocellulose and postbiotics of Limosilactobacillus fermentum was incorporated at concentrations of 0.5 %, 1 %, and 1.5 % to create a coating film for salmon fillets. …”
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Optimizing composite ecological networks through Synergistic risk Management, ecological Conservation, and recreational Integration: A case study of Beijing’s shallow mountain regi... by Lei Cao, Kaiping Wang, Xinyao Zhao, Yunlu Zhang

“…Key findings include: (1) The study identified 49 ecological source sites and 43 recreational source sites, along with 105 ecological corridors and 80 recreational corridors; (2) This research selected 54 ecological pinch points, 137 intersections between ecological and recreational corridors, and 283 alternative composite source points combining ecological and recreational resources; (3) This paper selected 140 composite source points and the construction of 128 composite corridors, 161 potential corridors, 371.82 km2 of risk prevention area, and 468.74 km2 of ecological protection area; (4) Network analysis revealed that the composite ecological network demonstrated superior closure, complexity, and connectivity compared to traditional methods; (5) This study proposed an optimization strategy for ecological spatial networks, based on the “patch-corridor-substrate” theory of landscape ecology, emphasizing 3 levels: ecological restoration, ecological protection, and the development of recreational systems. …”
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Comparison of bioabsorbable screw versus metallic screw fixation for tibial tubercle fractures in adolescents: a retrospective cohort study by Tian Chen, Yuwei Wen, Danjiang Zhu, Wei Feng, Baojian Song, Qiang Wang

“…Bioabsorbable screw (BS) fixation presents an alternative that may avoid these issues, though its stability has not yet been extensively documented in the literature. …”
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Eight weeks of aerobic exercise, but not four, improves insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular performance in young women by Maha Sellami, Shamma Almuraikhy, Khaled Naja, Najeha Anwardeen, Hadaia Saleh Al-Amri, Mohammad Shoaib Prince, Amina Ali Aden, Alexander Doemling, Mohamed A. Elrayess

“…Additionally, an increase in ribose and glutarate indicated improved metabolic flexibility and enhanced utilization of alternative energy substrates. The 8-week aerobic exercise regimen demonstrated enhanced insulin sensitivity, upper body strength, and cardiovascular performance in young females compared to a 4-week regimen by triggering specific metabolic adaptations. …”
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Determinants of Indonesian Government Bond Yield by Hestiani Wulandari, Noer Azam Achsani, Moch. Hadi Santoso

“…Although considered a relatively risk-free alternative due to government guarantees, government bonds have other risks influenced by factors outside the bonds themselves. …”
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Overexpressing the ClpC AAA+ unfoldase accelerates developmental cycle progression in Chlamydia trachomatis by Aaron A. Jensen, Saba Firdous, Lei Lei, Derek J. Fisher, Scot P. Ouellette

“…ABSTRACT Chlamydia is an obligate intracellular bacterium that undergoes a complex biphasic developmental cycle, alternating between the smaller, infectious, non-dividing elementary body (EB) and the larger, non-infectious but dividing reticulate body. …”
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