Assessment of the Ground Vulnerability in the Preveza Region (Greece) Using the European Ground Motion Service and Geospatial Data Concerning Critical Infrastructures by Eleftheria Basiou, Ignacio Castro-Melgar, Haralambos Kranis, Andreas Karavias, Efthymios Lekkas, Issaak Parcharidis

“…The findings provide valuable insights for local authorities and other stakeholders, who will greatly benefit from the information gathered from this study, which will lay the groundwork for wise decision-making and the creation of practical plans to strengthen the resistance of critical infrastructures to ground motion.…”
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Multicenter Surveillance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates From Blood: Clinical Distribution Characteristics and Antibiotic Resistance Trends in Hebei Province, China (2016–... by Qiang C, Liu X, Qin P, Wen H, Li Z, Yang J, Niu Y, Wang W, Ouyang Z, Zhao M, Li J, Zhang Y, Zhao J

“…Predominantly, patients were in the hematology (20.7%) and critical care medicine (18.4%) departments. During the monitoring period, the resistance rate of P. aeruginosa to various antibacterial drugs, such as aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, and carbapenems, decreased to varying degrees, with an average resistance rate of less than 20.0% over six years. …”
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The Antibiotic Resistance Profiles of Bacterial Strains Isolated from Patients with Hospital-Acquired Bloodstream and Urinary Tract Infections by Hamed Ghadiri, Hamid Vaez, Samira Khosravi, Ebrahim Soleymani

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Molecular characterization of ST15 carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated in a single patient by Yongjin Hu, Rong Tang, Shanshan Jin, Jiahao Guan, Xiaoxiao Meng, Zengpeijie Dan, Ruilan Wang, Hong-Yu Ou, Jian Lu

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Phylogenetic Aspects of Antibiotic Resistance and Biofilm Formation of P. aeruginosa Isolated from Clinical Samples by Maryam Motevasel, Masoud Haghkhah, Negar Azimzadeh

“…Biofilm production and drug resistance phenomenon play a critical role in P. aeruginosa infections. …”
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Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing in Pneumonia: Applications in the Detection of Responsible Pathogens, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Virulence by Liu B, Bao Z, Chen W, Xi X, Ge X, Zhou J, Zheng X, Zhang P, Deng W, Ding R, Zhou M, Fang J

“…Bing Liu,1– 3,* Zhiyao Bao,1– 3,* Wei Chen,1– 3,* Xiaotong Xi,4,5,* Xiao Ge,1– 3 Jun Zhou,1– 3 Xiaoyan Zheng,6 Peipei Zhang,4,5 Wanglong Deng,4,5 Ran Ding,4,5 Min Zhou,1– 3 Jie Fang7 1Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, People’s Republic of China; 2Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, People’s Republic of China; 3Shanghai Key Laboratory of Emergency Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Respiratory Infectious Diseases, Shanghai, 200025, People’s Republic of China; 4State Key Laboratory of Neurology and Oncology Drug Development, Jiangsu Simcere Diagnostics Co., Ltd., Nanjing Simcere Medical Laboratory Science Co., Ltd., Nanjing, 210018, People’s Republic of China; 5Nanjing Simcere Medical Laboratory Science Co., Ltd., Nanjing, 210018, People’s Republic of China; 6Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Zhoushan Branch of Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Zhoushan, 316000, People’s Republic of China; 7Department of Pharmacy, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jie Fang, Department of Pharmacy, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 197, Rui Jin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, People’s Republic of China, Email fj40517@rjh.com.cn Min Zhou, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 197, Rui Jin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, People’s Republic of China, Email doctor_zhou_99@163.comBackground: Targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS) is a high-throughput and cost-effective diagnostic alternative for pneumonia, with the ability to simultaneously detect pathogens, antimicrobial resistance genes, and virulence genes. …”
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Artesunate, EDTA, and colistin work synergistically against MCR-negative and -positive colistin-resistant Salmonella by Yajun Zhai, Peiyi Liu, Xueqin Hu, Changjian Fan, Xiaodie Cui, Qibiao He, Dandan He, Xiaoyuan Ma, Gongzheng Hu

“…Discovering new strategies to combat the multidrug-resistant bacteria constitutes a major medical challenge of our time. …”
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Nonviolent resistance as a strategy of agitation - impeding or promoting unity through communication in South Africa? by Johann Cornelius de Wet

“…By means of critical-analytical argumentation key aspects of nonviolent resistance are posited, placed in historical context, and applied to socio-political reality In South Africa. …”
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Metabolomics profiling reveals p-aminobenzoic acid enhances resistance to Fusarium head blight in wheat by Yiluo Tan, Kangjun Wang, Mingming Guo, Guangxu Zhang, Xiaofeng Li, Yijun Shi, Maosheng He, Dayong Xu, Feng Chen, Jiwei Fan

“…Abstract Fusarium head blight (FHB) not only causes severe yield losses but also mycotoxin contamination in wheat, posing a serious threat to food security and public health. The mechanisms of resistance to FHB in wheat are critical for effective prevention and control of the pathogen. …”
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Identification of mitochondrial carrier homolog 2 as an important therapeutic target of castration-resistant prostate cancer by Yankui Liu, Anjie Chen, Yufan Wu, Jiang Ni, Rong Wang, Yong Mao, Ning Sun, Yuanyuan Mi

“…Abstract We here investigate the expression of the mitochondrial carrier homolog 2 (MTCH2) and its potential function in castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Bioinformatic analyses reveal that MTCH2 overexpression is associated with critical clinical parameters of prostate cancer. …”
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A Study of Composite Salt Erosion Resistance of Nano-Modified Cement Mortar in Early Ages by Jia Guo, Tao Zheng, Fei Mou, Yang Qin, Zhi Wang, Shiyi Zhang, Hui Li

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WNT11 Promotes immune evasion and resistance to Anti-PD-1 therapy in liver metastasis by Weiliang Jiang, Bingjie Guan, Hongcheng Sun, Yushuai Mi, Sanjun Cai, Rong Wan, Xinxiang Li, Peng Lian, Dawei Li, Senlin Zhao

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The antibiotic procurement saga: a long-neglected stewardship target to combat antimicrobial resistance in Pakistan by Shairyar Afzal, Mishal Bajwa, Nabeel Ahmed, Jawaria Jabeen, Mian Shahzeb Haroon, Rana Muhammad Zahid Mushtaq, Zikria Saleem

“…However, flawed procurement modules result in poor antibiotic supply management within health facilities of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including Pakistan, exacerbating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This study seeks to understand hospital pharmacists’ perspectives on the antibiotic procurement process, its efficiency in ensuring consistent access to antibiotics, and the role of clinical pharmacists in rational procurement. …”
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Multidrug Resistance Tuberculosis in the Context of Co-Infection in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Bezawit Kassaw Hailu, Yitayew Demessie, Abebe Tesfaye Gessese, Gashaw Getaneh Dagnaw, Haileyesus Dejene

“…Abstract The rise of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) remains a critical public health challenge, particularly in developing countries like Ethiopia. …”
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Activity of Antiseptics Against <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> and Its Adaptation Potential by Tomasz M. Karpiński, Marzena Korbecka-Paczkowska, Mark Stasiewicz, Aleksandra E. Mrozikiewicz, Donald Włodkowic, Judyta Cielecka-Piontek

“…Background/Objectives: <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> rapidly acquires antibiotic resistance and demonstrates increasing tolerance to antiseptics. …”
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Dynamic Key Replacement Mechanism for Lightweight Internet of Things Microcontrollers to Resist Side-Channel Attacks by Chung-Wei Kuo, Wei Wei, Chun-Chang Lin, Yu-Yi Hong, Jia-Ruei Liu, Kuo-Yu Tsai

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Trajectory of peripheral inflammation during index ECT in association with clinical outcomes in treatment-resistant depression by Christina M. Hough, Jennifer L. Kruse, Randall T. Espinoza, John O. Brooks, III, Eliza J. Congdon, Viviane Norris, Michelle G. Craske, Katherine L. Narr

“…Improved understanding of these processes may provide critical insight into effective intervention for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). …”
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Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Carbapenemase-Producing Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Infections by Mohd Saleem, Soha Abdallah Moursi, Tahani Nasser Almofeed Altamimi, Mohammed Salem Alharbi, Alwaleed Mohammad Alaskar, Sahar Adly Hassan Hammam, Ehab Rakha, Ozair Ilyas Syed Muhammad, Hamoud Abdulmohsin Almalaq, Metab Nasser Alshammari, Azharuddin Sajid Syed Khaja

“…The increasing incidence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria in DFUs complicates treatment strategies and worsens patient prognosis. …”
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Epidemiology and Resistance Profiles of Bacteria Isolated From Blood Samples in Septic Patients at Emergency Department Admission: A 6-Year Single Centre Retrospective Analysis Fro... by Valeria Cento, Sara Carloni, Riccardo Sarti, Linda Bussini, Zian Asif, Paola Morelli, Francesco De Fazio, Federica Maria Tordato, Maddalena Casana, Debora Mondatore, Antonio Desai, Elena Generali, Nicola Pugliese, Elena Costantini, Massimo Vanoni, Maurizio Cecconi, Stefano Aliberti, Giorgio Da Rin, Erminia Casari, Michele Bartoletti, Antonio Voza

“…Age is a critical factor in guiding empirical antibiotic therapy in the ED.…”
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Quinazoline scaffold as a target for combating microbial resistance: Synthesis and antimicrobial profiling of quinazoline derivatives by Vishwanath Halappanavar, Sangappa Teli, Hanamant B. Sannakki, Dharyappa Teli

“…Synthetic methods include transition metal-mediated reactions, microwave-assisted techniques, and Aza reactions. The review critically evaluates the efficacy of quinazoline derivatives against drug-resistant pathogens and explores avenues for developing quinazoline-based antimicrobials. …”
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