Omicron Positivity in Air of Hospital Settings Gathered COVID-19 Patients, Vaccinated/Unvaccinated Populations by Zeynep Ece Kuloğlu, Zeynep Bengi Eren, Bedirhan Haykar, Cansel Vatansever, Tayfun Barlas, Mert Ahmet Kuskucu, Gülen Güney-Esken, Füsun Can

“…The highest viral load was detected in the COVID-19 patient room (3.60 × 1010 PFU m−3), followed by the pediatrics outpatient clinic waiting room (2.8 × 108 PFU m−3). …”
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Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on School Dropout in Selected Primry Schools in Nyarusiza Sub-County Kisoro District. by Sibo, Dusabe Chris Jackson

“…Innovative approaches could be used such as applications of artificial intelligence in high-risk/high-traffic sites to enhance COVID-19 detection efficiency while protecting medical staff and the general public from cross-infections The government should establish a physical and automated platform for coordination and resource mobilization for support to the poor pupils and the most vulnerable groups affected by COVID-19-related lockdown.…”
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Investigating the Electron-capture Supernova Candidate AT 2019abn with JWST Spectroscopy by Sam Rose, Ryan M. Lau, Jacob E. Jencson, Mansi M. Kasliwal, Kishalay De, Michael E. Ressler, Ori D. Fox, Matthew J. Hankins

“…Similar to the prototypical examples of this class of objects, NGC 300 2008-OT and SN 2008S, AT 2019abn has an extremely red and dusty progenitor detected only in pre-explosion Spitzer/IRAC imaging at 3.6 and 4.5 μ m and not in deep optical or near-infrared Hubble Space Telescope images. …”
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Community perceptions and determinants of obstetric fistula across gender lines by Wagaye Fentahun Chanie, Aster Berhe, Ambaye Dejen Tilahun, Bikis Liyew, Chernet Baye, Tarekegn Asemaw Akalie, Destaye Shiferaw Alemu, Miteku Andualem Limenih

“…Understanding community attitudes is crucial for prevention, early detection, and support for affected women. A community-based study was conducted from February 1 to April 26, 2024, among 640 women and men to assess attitudes and influencing factors. …”
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American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot Score: a study protocol for the translation and validation of the Dutch language version by Cornelis H Van der Vlies, Esther M M van Lieshout, Michael H J Verhofstad, Duncan E Meuffels, A Siebe de Boer, Wim E Tuinebreijer, P Ted Den Hoed

“…Descriptive statistics (including floor and ceiling effects), internal consistency, construct validity, reproducibility (ie, test–retest reliability, agreement and smallest detectable change) and responsiveness will be assessed for the AOFAS DLV.Ethics and dissemination This study has been exempted by the Medical Research Ethics Committee (MREC) Erasmus MC (Rotterdam, the Netherlands). …”
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Chimeric cytokine receptor TGF-β RⅡ/IL-21R improves CAR-NK cell function by reversing the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment of gastric cancer by Yaojun Ren, Min Xue, Xinhui Hui, Xiuyu Liu, Muhammad Asad Farooq, Yiran Chen, Yuzhou Ji, Yixin Duan, Iqra Ajmal, Jie Yao, Wenzheng Jiang

“…Natural killer (NK) cells play a crucial role in the body’s anti-cancer defense, and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)–NK cell therapy is gaining attention as a cutting-edge and promising treatment method. …”
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Metabolic syndrome and pancreatic lesions by O. S. Shifrin, I. A. Sokolina, A. E. Leonovich, M. A. Ashitko, T. L. Lemina, A. V. Korolyov

“…According to diagnostic criteria of metabolic syndrome, the latter was detected in 48 patients. Abdominal CT was considered as non-invasive method of investigation allowing to reliably diagnose SP. …”
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Integrating Sports Massage into Pre-training Routines Can Enhance Athletic Preparedness and Performance Capacity in Kabaddi Players by Muhammad Isnandar, Farid M. Alhumary, Krzykarist Krzykarist, Restin Zega, Reymond Benedith Hutajulu, Rachel Junika Abelia Putri, Martin Hofmeister

“…Muscle temperature exhibited an average increase of 2.3°C, while range of motion demonstrated a 12.5% improvement in hip flexibility; additionally, performance metrics revealed a 22% augmentation in defensive maneuver efficiency. Reaction time was reduced by 0.3 seconds, and participants indicated a decrease in perceived exertion alongside an enhancement in psychological readiness. …”
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Multicentre case-control study on the association between COVID-19 vaccines and neurological disorders (COVIVAX) by Elisabetta Pupillo, Elisa Bianchi, Ettore Beghi, Francesco Andrea Pedrazzini, Angela Giglio, Edoardo Dalmato Schilke, Marco Percetti, Carlo Morotti Colleoni, Gabriele Mainini, Paolo Calabresi, Guido Primiano, Giovanni Frisullo, Alessandro Padovani, Viviana Cristillo, Andrea Pilotto, Davide Arici, Stefano Gipponi, Gioacchino Tedeschi, Alessandro d’Ambrosio, Rosario Domenico Melisi, Antonio Gallo, Alvino Bisecco, Andrea Salmaggi, Paola Basilico, Chiara Scaccabarozzi, Lorenzo Kiferle, Raffaella Valenti, Gianluca Avino, Annamaria Borghi, Sara Contardi, Andrea Zini, Carlo Ferrarese, Simone Beretta

“…A protective role of vaccination on the risk of developing a new neurological disorder was detected in the unadjusted analysis (OR 0.50; 95% CI 0.29–0.86; p = 0.0114). …”
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An investigator-blinded, 24-month, parallel-group, non-inferiority study to compare aesthetic restorations in primary anterior teeth in a paediatric dental clinic: study protocol f... by Ana Paula Taboada Sobral, Elaine Marcilio Santos, Marcela Leticia Leal Gonçalves, Lara Jansiski Motta, Anna Carolina Ratto Tempestini Horliana, Sandra Kalil Bussadori, Elza Padilha Ferri, Juliana Maria Altavista Sagretti Gallo, Thais Gimenez, José Carlos Pettorossi Imparato

“…Thus, this project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of restorative treatment of anterior primary teeth with monochromatic composite resin in single insertion through polyvinyl crowns, after selective removal of carious tissue compared with the effectiveness of conventional restoration.Methods and analysis This study proposes to conduct a randomised clinical trial, composed of a sample of 194 deciduous central and lateral incisors with active cavitated lesions, simplified International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) C+ score (active and extensive stage caries: ICDAS 5 and 6), with involvement of more than two surfaces. …”
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The dipeptide carnosine alleviates acute pancreatitis in an experimental model by Heresh Rezaei, Saeed Heidari, Mohammad Mehdi Ommati, Babak Taheri, Forouzan Khodaei, Mohammad Ali Dehghani, Ayeh Rowhanirad, Azadeh Veisi-Goshtasb, Zahra Honarpishefard, Negar Azarpira, Hossein Niknahad, Reza Heidari

“…Moreover, alterations in oxidative stress biomarkers in the pancreas, including ROS formation, decreased antioxidant capacity, lipid peroxidation, and glutathione depletion, were detected in the AP group (P<0.001). A significant increase in the pancreatic level of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β) was also evident in the l-arginine-treated mice (P<0.001). …”
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Combat the growing prevalence of anaemia through underutilised iron-rich plant-based foods by Naman Kaur, Arthittaya Thuanthong, Simran Kaur, Aparna Agarwal, Manisha Sabharwal, Jatinder K. Sahu, Jayashree Arcot, Abhishek Dutt Tripathi, Pankaj Koirala, Nilesh Nirmal

“…Anaemia is a condition where a lowered level of red blood cells or haemoglobin is detected, which adversely affects an individual working capacity. …”
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Kinetic and Photochemical Disequilibrium in the Potentially Carbon-rich Atmosphere of the Warm Jupiter WASP-69 b by Nidhi Bangera, Christiane Helling, Gloria Guilluy, Patricio Cubillos, Luca Fossati, Paolo Giacobbe, Paul Rimmer, Daniel Kitzmann

“…This study investigates the impact of vertical diffusion and photochemistry on its atmospheric composition, with a focus on the detected species plus HCN and CO _2 , to constrain the atmospheric C/O ratio. …”
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High hemolytic activity in Staphylococcus aureus t1081/ST45 due to increased hla protein production and potential RNAIII-independent regulation by Yu-Tzu Lin, Ngoc-Niem Bui, Yu-Syuan Cheng, Cheng-Wen Lin, Chun-Li Lee, Tai-Fen Lee, Po-Ren Hsueh

“…No significant differences in hla sequences, upstream regulatory regions, or gene expression levels were detected between the two groups. The expression of the transcriptional regulators mgrA and saeR was also similar between the two groups. …”
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The clinical value of Serum hyaluronic acid, procollagen III, N-terminal propeptide levels sST2 and cfDNA in predicting the myocardial damage in children with severe pneumonia by Haoran Jia, Ye Liu, Tingting Zhao, Dexing Wang, Meng Du, Weiwei Wang

“…Biomarker levels (hyaluronic acid, procollagen III, N-terminal propeptide levels, sST2, and cfDNA) were detected through biochemical analysis, and clinical outcomes were compared between the two groups. …”
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Impact of perineural tumor spread in head and neck adenoid cystic carcinoma for carbon-ion radiotherapy by Atsushi Musha, Nobuteru Kubo, Hidemasa Kawamura, Naoko Okano, Masahiro Onishi, Takeru Ohtaka, Midori Tamura, Osamu Nikkuni, Yuichi Tomidokoro, Satoshi Yokoo, Kazuaki Chikamatsu, Tatsuya Ohno

“…PNTS was evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging for detecting extratumoral extension to peritumoral nerves. …”
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Noninvasive hemodynamic assessment of type 2 diabetes mellitus using four-dimensional flow magnetic resonance imaging by Di Wu, Jiachen Ji, Yuancheng Wang, Shujun Zhang, Hong Ge, Mingzhu Fu, Yunduo Li, Shenghong Ju, Rui Li

“…This study aimed to investigate early hemodynamic changes in patients with T2DM and evaluated the efficacy of Four-Dimensional Flow Magnetic Resonance Imaging (4D Flow MRI) in detecting and diagnosing T2DM and DN. Methods: The abdominal 4D Flow MRI data from 23 patients with T2DM and 23 healthy volunteers were collected and validated for subsequent analysis. …”
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Mycotoxicological monitoring. Part 1. Complete mixed feed for pigs and poultry (2009–2018) by G. P. Kononenko, A. A. Burkin, Ye. V. Zotova

“…Evidence for a wide occurrence of emodin known as “diarrheic factor” as well as for sporadic increase in mixed feed contamination with alternariol, citrinin, mycophenolic acid, mycotoxins having the highly dangerous toxic impact and long-term adverse effects, was detected for the first time. These data confirmed the need for their inclusion into the regulated group of substances significant for public health. …”
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Development of a novel strategy for the quantification of ultra-trace impurity elements in high-purity magnesium using inductively coupled plasma tandem mass spectrometry by Liang Fu, Guangsheng Huang, Yaobo Hu, Xianhua Chen, Jingfeng Wang, Fusheng Pan

“…The results indicated that the limits of detection (LOD) were in the range of 0.02–18.5 ng L−1; the LODs of the challenging non-metallic elements Si and S were 18.5 and 12.2 ng L−1, respectively; and the LODs of all the other analytes were less than 10 ng L−1. …”
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WALLABY Pilot Survey: Star Formation Enhancement and Suppression in Gas-rich Galaxy Pairs by Qifeng Huang, Jing Wang, Xuchen Lin, Se-Heon Oh, Xinkai Chen, B. Catinella, N. Deg, H. Dénes, B. -Q. For, B. S. Koribalski, K. Lee-Waddell, J. Rhee, A. X. Shen, Li Shao, K. Spekkens, L. Staveley-Smith, T. Westmeier, O. I. Wong, A. Bosma

“…Here, we investigate the SFR enhancement of gas-rich galaxy pairs detected by the Widefield ASKAP L -band Legacy All-sky Blind surveY. …”
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