Determination of HLA Tissue Type According to the Etiology of Patients with Chronic Renal Failure by Burcu KARAKUS TURAN, Fahri UCAR, Vural Taner YILMAZ, Yahya KILINC, Sule DARBAŞ ARAS, Huseyin KOCAK, Nurten SAYIN EKINCI, Bulent AYDINLI, Habibe Sema ARSLAN

“…Among the etiological groups of CKD, cystic kidney disease (36.8%), hypertension (16.8%) and urological anomalies (16.6%) were negatively associated with the HLA-DR*13 allele. …”
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Editorial by Christian Gütl

“… Looking back on the past year, we have further increased our visibility and taken steps to fully comply with the Diamond Open Content Standard and align our journal with the KOALA requirements. …”
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Public and patient involvement (PPI) in the design, execution and dissemination of a trial: the BISTRO trial by David Coyle, Paula Ormandy, Nancy Fernandes da Silva, Simon Davies

“…Potentially avoidable dropout was 14.4%, with 3.6% being clearly attributable to inability or unwillingness to comply with the trial procedures. Reflections by the Patient Advisory Group indicated that they felt valued, involved and listened to but anticipated more direct involvement with the trial participants, recommending that barriers to this be addressed during the trial design and set-up. …”
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“Equity” in genomic health policies: a review of policies in the international arena by Prabhathi Basnayake Ralalage, Prabhathi Basnayake Ralalage, Tala Mitchell, Claire Zammit, Gareth Baynam, Gareth Baynam, Emma Kowal, Libby Masey, Julie McGaughran, Tiffany Boughtwood, Misty Jenkins, Gregory Pratt, Angeline Ferdinand

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Prospective Applications of Artificial Intelligence In Fetal Medicine: A Scoping Review of Recent Updates by Miskeen E, Alfaifi J, Alhuian DM, Alghamdi M, Alharthi MH, Alshahrani NA, Alosaimi G, Alshomrani RA, Hajlaa AM, Khair NM, Almuawi AM, Al-Jaber KH, Elrasheed FE, Elhassan K, Abbas M

“…The selected works were analyzed for common themes, AI methodologies applied, and the scope of AI’s integration into fetal medicine practice.Results: The review identified several key areas where AI applications are making strides in fetal medicine, including prenatal screening, diagnosis of congenital anomalies, and predicting pregnancy complications. …”
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A long-term drought reconstruction based on oxygen isotope tree ring data for central and eastern parts of Europe (Romania) by V. Nagavciuc, V. Nagavciuc, G. Helle, M. Rădoane, C.-C. Roibu, M.-G. Cotos, M. Ionita, M. Ionita

“…A <span class="inline-formula"><i>δ</i>¹⁸</span>O site chronology spanning 1803–2020 was compiled from seven individual time series. <span class="inline-formula"><i>δ</i>¹⁸</span>O values exhibited a significant negative correlation with moisture-related variables (cloud cover, relative humidity, and precipitation) and a positive correlation with temperature and sunshine duration. …”
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Experimental investigation of thermal characteristics of a 12S1P Li-ion NMC-21700 battery module under different environments for EV applications by Jay Patel, Rajesh Patel, Rajat Saxena, Abhishek Nair

“…This study examines the thermal behaviour of a 4 × 3 Li-ion nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM)-21,700 battery module with a 12S1P configuration. …”
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Clinical, genomic, and histopathologic diversity in cerebral cavernous malformations by Jian Ren, Daochao Wang, Leiming Wang, Chendan Jiang, An Tian, Ziwei Cui, Yeqing Ren, Lisong Bian, Gao Zeng, Guolu Meng, Yongzhi Shan, Jiantao Liang, Xinru Xiao, Jie Tang, Yukui Wei, Chuan He, Liyong Sun, Yongjie Ma, Jiaxing Yu, Guilin Li, Ming Ye, Peng Hu, Jingwei Li, Ye Li, Lijian Niu, Qianwen Li, Feng Ling, Jan-Karl Burkhardt, Hongqi Zhang, Tao Hong

“…Among 290 cases, 201 had somatic MAP3K3, PIK3CA, or germline CCM mutations, each associated with distinct clinical parameters: hemorrhage risk (P < 0.001), lesion size (P = 0.019), non-hemorrhagic epilepsy (P < 0.001), Zabramski classifications (P < 0.001), developmental venous anomaly presence (P < 0.001), and MRI-detected edema (P < 0.001). …”
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Exosomes Derived from CXCR4-Overexpressing BMSC Promoted Activation of Microvascular Endothelial Cells in Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury by Xutong Li, Ye Zhang, Yong Wang, Dan Zhao, Chengcheng Sun, Shaoting Zhou, Dongsheng Xu, Jing Zhao

“…ExoCXCR4 can further promote the proliferation and tube formation for the angiogenesis of the endothelium compared with ExoCon group (P<0.05). In addition, cobalt chloride (COCl2) can increase the expression of β-catenin and Wnt-3, while ExoCon can reduce the expression of these proteins (P<0.05). …”
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The Loge GDR Was Strongly Associated with NAFLD as a Predictor in Normoalbuminuric Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Ji B, Gao G, Zhao H, Sheng J, Ma X, Shi S, Ban B

“…Biochemical and clinical data were collected, including parameters essential for calculating the loge GDR (triglycerides, urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio, γ-glutamyl transferase and body mass index), as well as other relevant covariates required for adjustment. The relationship between the loge GDR and NAFLD was analyzed.Results: NAFLD patients showed lower loge GDR values than non-NAFLD (P < 0.001). …”
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Study protocol: type II hybrid effectiveness-implementation study of routine functional status screening in VA primary care by Francesca M. Nicosia, Kara Zamora, LauraEllen Ashcraft, Gregory Krautner, Marybeth Groot, Bruce Kinosian, Cathy C. Schubert, Sumedha Chhatre, Helene Moriarty, Orna Intrator, Andrea Wershof Schwartz, Ariela R. Orkaby, Jason Prigge, Rebecca T. Brown

“…During an Implementation phase, we will launch a standard bundle of implementation strategies (coalition building, champions, technical assistance) and system-level audit and feedback, identify sites with low uptake, and randomize those sites to receive continued standard vs. enhanced strategies (standard strategies plus clinician-level audit and feedback). …”
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The French Actor on the London Stage: Charles Fechter by Catherine Quirk

“…He began his stage career in Paris, first achieving success in amateur circles before joining the Comédie Française. Having taught himself more or less fluent English, he returned to London in 1860, performing at the Princess’s before taking over the lease of the Lyceum in 1862. …”
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Petrogenesis of REE-rich two-mica granite from the Indosinian Xiekeng pluton in South China Block with implications for REE metallogenesis by Defu Zhang, Defu Zhang, Tingting Lv, Xiangaung Wang, Xiangaung Wang, Mingxuan Cao, Xiquan Chen, Xiquan Chen, Yongwen Zhang, Liangxin Gong

“…The total rare earth element (ΣREY = ΣREE + Y) contents range from 224.7 to 353.12 ppm, with a relative enrichment in light rare earth elements (ΣLREE/ΣHREY) of 1.55–5.36, and significant fractionation between light and heavy rare earth elements with (La/Yb)N = 3.36–18.48, and pronounced negative Eu anomalies (Eu/Eu* = 0.08–0.41). Zircon U–Pb dating ages of two-mica monzogranite samples are 241.2 ± 1.8 Ma and 238.3 ± 1.7 Ma, belonging to the Middle Triassic. …”
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CaCO3-coated indoxacarb deep eutectic solvent complexed with diatomaceous earth improves insecticidal activity against the red imported fire ants by Jiantao Fu, Junfang Wang, Zewen Ma, Di Yuan, Yunfei Zhang, Lanying Wang, Yanping Luo

“…In this study, IDC bait was co-prepared by using acid as a comelting solvent, CaCO3 as a coating, and DA as a pesticide adjuvant, which improved the activity against RIFAs, prolonged the holding period of IDC, and improved the prevention and control of RIFAs. …”
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Explore Alteration of Lung and Gut Microbiota in a Murine Model of OVA-Induced Asthma Treated by CpG Oligodeoxynucleotides by Wang Q, Ji J, Xiao S, Wang J, Yan X, Fang L

“…Qingqing Wang, Jingjing Ji, Shuaijun Xiao, Jiong Wang, Xuebo Yan, Lei Fang Department of Geriatric Respiratory and Critical Care, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui Geriatric Institute, Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Jiong Wang, Email wangjiong7286@163.comAim: We sought to investigate the impact of CpG oligodeoxynucleotides (CpG-ODN) administration on the lung and gut microbiota in asthmatic mice, specifically focusing on changes in composition, diversity, and abundance, and to elucidate the microbial mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of CpG-ODN and identify potential beneficial bacteria indicative of its efficacy.Methods: HE staining were used to analyze inflammation in lung, colon and small intestine tissues. …”
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Metal mixtures exposure with risk of elevated serum neurofilament light chain concentrations in U.S. general adults, NHANES 2013–2014 by Yan Wang, Keyi Zhang, Hao Li, Si Liu, Linyao Ying, Lu Xiang, Na Liang, Liangkai Chen, Lin Xiao, Gang Luo

“…Methods: Twelve urinary metal levels, including barium (Ba), cadmium (Cd), cobalt (Co), cesium (Cs), molybdenum (Mo), lead (Pb), antimony (Sb), tin (Sn), strontium (Sr), thallium (Tl), tungsten (W) and uranium (U), were analyzed in U.S. general adults recruited from the 2013–2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) after a simple dilution step. …”
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Consumption of Raw Herbal Medicines Is Associated with Major Public Health Risks amongst Ugandans by Fred, Ssempijja, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Ejike, Daniel Eze, Andrew, Tamale, Sylvia Anurika, Ewuzie, Kevin, Matama, Justine, Ekou, Paul, Bogere, Regan, Mujinya, Grace Henry, Musoke, Jovile Kasande, Atusiimirwe, Gerald, Zirintunda, Muhamudu, Kalange, Joel, Lyada, Ritah, Kiconco, Theophilus, Pius, Christopher, Nandala, Roland Mugisha, Kamugisha, Yunusu, Hamira, Edgar Mario, Fernandez, Simon Peter, Musinguzi

“…+ese were then analyzed in the laboratory using an atomic absorption spectrometer for lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), cobalt (Co), iron (Fe), cadmium (Cd), and nickel (Ni). …”
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Kinematics Analysis and Performance Optimization of Low Coupling PRPaR/2CRR Parallel Mechanism by Zhang Li, Zhu Lei, Xu Dong

“…Then, the velocity Jacobian matrix was calculated, the singularity was studied, and the conditions for generating positional anomalies were obtained. In addition, the working space and dexterity degree distribution of the mechanism were analyzed by the graphic method. …”
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Research on time–frequency characteristics of electromagnetic signals from coal and rock blasting based on DBO-VMD filtering by Litao WANG, Liming QIU, Menghan WEI, Dazhao SONG, Rentao GOU, Lin LIU, Shiqiang ZHONG, Tianyi XIE

“…In shaft mining, conventional vibration monitoring of blasting operations is often affected by environmental factors and system limitations, complicating the extraction of coal–rock rupture signals. …”
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A Systematic Review of Research on Guided Access Cavity Preparation Endodontic Treatment: Dentin Preservation Perspectives by Muryani A, Aripin D, Dharsono HDA, Rajion ZA, Wicaksono S

“…Studies show that advanced technologies in guided access cavity preparation endodontic treatment can improve dentin preservation, improve accuracy and predictability, particularly for root canal anomalies and difficult teeth, but clinicians must consider limitations and clinical applications. …”
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