Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection in a paediatric cohort in Kuwait by Mohammad Alghounaim, Saadoun Bin-Hasan, Fatemah Alhaddad, Ali Abdulkareem, Danah Alsharrah, Abdullah Alkandari, Mona Al-Ahmad, Hashem Al Hashemi

“…Also, incidence-sensitivity analysis was performed to evaluate 60-day and 90-day PCR repositivity intervals.Results Thirty paediatric patients with COVID-19 had SARS-CoV-2 reinfection at an incidence of 1.02 (95% CI 0.71 to 1.45) infection per 100 000 person-days and a median time to reinfection of 83 (IQR 62–128.75) days. …”
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Lipidomics-based association study reveals genomic signatures of anti-cancer qualities of pigmented rice sprouts by Rhowell Navarro Tiozon, Rhowell Navarro Tiozon, Erstelle Pasion-Uy, Saleh Alseekh, Saleh Alseekh, Kristel June D. Sartagoda, Shem Gempesaw, Joel H. G. Tolentino, Alisdair R. Fernie, Alisdair R. Fernie, Nese Sreenivasulu

“…This superior MTA combination exhibited potent inhibitory activity against HCT116 and A549 cell lines, with average 1/IC50 values of 0.03 and 0.02 (mL/μg), respectively, compared to the inferior MTAs.DiscussionCollectively, our findings demonstrate that MTAs linked to selected GDSL esterase/lipase (GELP) genes, OsACP1, and lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase significantly enhance antioxidant and anti-cancer properties, potentially through the mobilization of unsaturated lipids and carotenoids during germination. …”
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From Traditional Typing to Genomic Precision: Whole-Genome Sequencing of <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> Isolated from Refrigerated Foods in Chile by Julio Parra-Flores, Beatriz Daza-Prieto, Pamela Chavarria, Miriam Troncoso, Anna Stöger, Guillermo Figueroa, Jetsi Mancilla-Rojano, Ariadnna Cruz-Córdova, Aleksandra Martinovic, Werner Ruppitsch

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of WGS in the typing of 16 <i>L. monocytogenes</i> strains isolated from refrigerated foods in Chile, highlighting its advantages in pathogen identification and the improvement of epidemiological surveillance and food safety. …”
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Comparison of Performance on the Clock Drawing Test Using Three Different Scales in Dialysis Patients by Taim Abdullah Muayqil, Ahmad Raed Tarakji, Abdullah Mohammad Khattab, Nasser Talal Balbaid, Ahmad Mohedeen Al-Dawalibi, Sami Ahmed Alqarni, Reema Ali Hazazi, Mohammed H. Alanazy

“…This is a cross-sectional study performed at the dialysis unit at King Saud University Medical City. Eighty-nine dialysis patients performed the CDT. …”
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The First Harmonic of Radial Pulse as an Early Predictor of Silent Coronary Artery Disease and Adverse Cardiac Events in Type 2 Diabetic Patients by Chi-Wei Chang, Kuo-meng Liao, Yi-Ting Chang, Sheng-Hung Wang, Ying-chun Chen, Gin-Chung Wang

“…By comparing the data of patients with C1 smaller than the first quartile and the patients with C1 greater than the third quartile, the hazard ratios were listed as follows: ACE (hazard ratio, 2.29; 95% CI, 1.55–3.37), heart failure (hazard ratio, 2.22; 95% CI, 1.21–4.09), myocardial infarction (hazard ratio, 2.44; 95% CI, 1.51–3.93), left ventricular dysfunction (Hazard ratio, 2.01; 95% CI, 0.86–4.70), and new symptoms and signs for coronary artery disease (hazard ratio, 2.03; 95% CI, 1.45–2.84). …”
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Hybrid Hydrogel Supplemented with Algal Polysaccharide for Potential Use in Biomedical Applications by Dana Stan, Andreea-Cristina Mirica, Sorin Mocanu, Diana Stan, Iunia Podolean, Natalia Candu, Magdi El Fergani, Laura Mihaela Stefan, Ana-Maria Seciu-Grama, Ludmila Aricov, Oana Brincoveanu, Carmen Moldovan, Lorena-Andreea Bocancia-Mateescu, Simona M. Coman

“…Subsequent studies will focus on encapsulating bioactive compounds, investigating their release behavior, and evaluating their active biological effects.…”
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Distribusi Frekuensi Soil Transmitted Helminth pada Sayuran Selada (Lactuca sativa) yang Dijual di Pasar Tradisional dan Pasar Modern di Kota Padang by Verdira Asihka, Nurhayati ., Gayatri .

“…Many factors contribute to the high incidence of this disease, one of which is eating unwashed raw vegetables such as lettuce or cabbage cleaner is often used as vegetables. Lettuce sitting position so that it can direct contact with the ground. …”
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Eicosapentaenoic Acid Supplementation Changes Fatty Acid Composition and Corrects Endothelial Dysfunction in Hyperlipidemic Patients by Ken Yamakawa, Michio Shimabukuro, Namio Higa, Tomohiro Asahi, Kageyuki Ohba, Osamu Arasaki, Moritake Higa, Yoshito Oshiro, Hisashi Yoshida, Tohru Higa, Taro Saito, Shinichiro Ueda, Hiroaki Masuzaki, Masataka Sata

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Analyzing special needs reports for children: sociodemographic trends, diagnoses, and support areas over five years (2019–2024) by Semih Canpolat, Mehmet Emin Parlak, Esra Kurt Canpolat, Erdogan Oz

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Timeliness metrics for screening and preventing TB in household contacts of pulmonary TB patients in Kenya by D. Nair, P. Thekkur, I. Mbithi, M. Khogali, R. Zachariah, S. Dar Berger, S. Satyanarayana, A. M. V. Kumar, I. Kathure, J. Mwangi, A. F. Bochner, A. McClelland, J. M. Chakaya, A. D. Harries

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Des bidonvilles aux sites de relogement à Témara : la quête d’une identité urbaine légitime by Aziz Benkorti

“…For some ex-slum dwellers, rehousing is experienced as a form of ruralization, as it is located far from the city centre and its amenities, which were accessible in the slum context. …”
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Control of peritectic phase content and its effect on properties of CuSn20P1 alloy by semi-solid rheological forming by Hao Zhang, Yongkun Li, Rongfeng Zhou, Dingdong Huo, Yao Li, Lei Wang

“…CuSn20P1 alloy has a wide range of applications in aerospace, automobile and other fields, but the mismatch between strength and plasticity in conventional casting has greatly limited its application field. In the paper, a melt enclosed cooling slope channel (ECSC) was used to prepare CuSn20P1 alloy semi-solid slurry, and then the casting was prepared by rheo-squeeze casting (RSC) and liquid squeeze casting (LSC). …”
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Hubungan Pengetahuan dan Dukungan Keluarga dengan Kepatuhan Minum Obat Anti Tuberkulosis di Puskesmas Andalas Kota Padang by Ivan Putra Siswanto, Yanwirasti , Elly Usman

“…<br />Based on the annual report of Padang City Health Department in 2010, succeed rate in Andalas Health Centre in<br />Padang was 75.9% and this was below natonal target (85%). …”
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Clinical characteristics and outcomes of children with COVID-19 in pediatric intensive care units during the Omicron wave in Taiwan by Jeng-Hung Wu, Ching-Chia Wang, Frank Leigh Lu, Shu-Chien Huang, Ting-Yu Yen, Chun-Yi Lu, Luan-Yin Chang, En-Ting Wu

“…Background: Since April 2022, the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant has caused a notable increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases in Taiwan. …”
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A qualitative mystery shopper study that de(codes) the experiences of English and Spanish-speaking patients who call to schedule a first-time primary care appointment in the Los An... by Esmeralda Melgoza, Ahmad Ismail, Lucía Félix-Beltrán, Rosario Majano, Arturo Vargas Bustamante

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Duration of exposure to night work and cardiovascular risk factors: results from 52,234 workers of the CONSTANCES study by Eve Bourgkard, Stéphanie Boini, Michel Grzebyk, Mathieu Dziurla, Jean Ferrières, Marcel Goldberg, Céline Ribet, Yolande Esquirol

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Exploring Magnetic Fields in Molecular Clouds through Denoising Diffusion Probabilistic Models by Duo Xu, Jenna Karcheski, Chi-Yan Law, Ye Zhu, Chia-Jung Hsu, Jonathan C. Tan

“…The 3-channel DDPM consistently outperformed both the other DDPM variants and the power-law fitting approach based on column density alone, demonstrating its robustness in handling previously unseen data. …”
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An Investigation of the Capabilities of Resin Tire Carbon Black “N-330” as a Waste Binder in Asphalt Concrete Mixtures by Amr. A. Nada, Walid Fouad Edris, Hebah Mohammad Al-Jabali, Ahmed D. Almutairi, Abd Al-Kader A. Al Sayed, Shady Khairy

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Environmental awareness and plastic use behavior during the Covid-19 pandemic by H. Herdiansyah, Nuraeni .

“…Partial relationship analysis showed that general knowledge about waste and its impact was not significantly related to plastic use activities during the pandemic. …”
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Revisiting the surgical table: An analysis of surgical dose-response in Asian exotropia by I-Wen Lai, Li-Li Wu, Yao-Lin Liu, Tzu-Hsun Tsai

“…Surgical dose-responses were larger in patients in young adulthood, with longer axial length and larger preoperative deviation angle. A table with fitted values for surgical dose-response based on age, axial length, and preoperative deviation was established for clinical reference.…”
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