Fabrication of taxifolin loaded zein-caseinate nanoparticles and its bioavailability in rat by Ying Li, Hang Su, Wenjun Wang, Zhongping Yin, Jing’en Li, En Yuan, Qingfeng Zhang

“…Taxifolin loaded zein-caseinate nanoparticles (TZP) were fabricated by the anti-solvent method and were used as an oral delivery vehicle to improve their bioavailability in the rat. …”
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Evaluation of Sialic Acid Levels in the Umbilical Cord Blood of Newborns of Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Mothers and the Relation with Poor Neonatal Outcome by Yuksel Kurban, İbrahim Uyar, Koza Murat, Murat Alan

“…Also mean platelet volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, platelet, bilirubin values were recorded as well as the age, gravida, parity, gestational week of the participant mothers and type of delivery, gender, weight, height and the APGAR score of the newborn, and whether insulin was used or not. …”
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Recent Developments of Directional Overcurrent Relay Coordination in Ring Distribution Network Based on Hybrid Optimization Techniques by Annas Alamshah, Suzana Pil Ramli, Nurulafiqah Nadzirah Mansor, Muhamad Usama, Hazlie Mokhlis, Hadi Suyono, Rini Nur Hasanah

“…Moreover, this paper sheds light on the profound impact of emerging energy technologies on existing protection frameworks, emphasizing the urgent need for adaptive strategies to ensure stable and reliable power delivery. Through this investigation, actionable insights and forward-thinking solutions are proposed to bolster the safety and resilience of modern distribution networks, positioning them to meet the demands of a rapidly transforming energy landscape.…”
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Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes of Syrian Adolescent Refugees and Local Adolescent Turkish Citizens: A Comparative Study at a Tertiary Care Maternity Hospital in Türkiye by Ceren Golbasi, Tayfun Vural, Burak Bayraktar, Hakan Golbasi, Alkim Gulsah Sahingoz Yildirim

“…Preterm birth rates and late preterm delivery prevalence (34-37 gestational weeks) were significantly higher in the adolescent Syrian immigrants' compared to the adolescent Turkish locals (p<0.001 and p<0.001, respectively). …”
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A community-based approach to address lung cancer screening disparities in the black community using the Witness Project® framework: development and pilot trial by Lisa Carter-Bawa, Jamie S. Ostroff, Deborah O. Erwin, Elan N. Shoulders, Detric Johnson, Mikhalya Brown, Francis Valenzona, Lina Jandorf

“…The program’s focus on addressing social determinants of health and its delivery by trained lay health advisors showcased feasibility and potential effectiveness. …”
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Development of Spray-Dried Micelles, Liposomes, and Solid Lipid Nanoparticles for Enhanced Stability by Shradha Dattani, Xiaoling Li, Charina Lampa, Amanda Barriscale, Behzad Damadzadeh, David Lechuga-Ballesteros, Bhaskara R. Jasti

“…<b>Objectives:</b> Micelles, liposomes, and solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) are promising drug delivery vehicles; however, poor aqueous stability requires post-processing drying methods for maintaining long-term stability. …”
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CAR-T therapy for endocrine neoplasms: novel targets and combination of therapies by Fang Wang, Ruiqi Zhang, Zhaokai Zhou, Run Shi, Fu Peng, Yudi Xu, Shuai Yang, Zhan Wang, Pengpeng Zhang, Rui Tu, Chun Zhang, Xingchen Liu, Jun Cai

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Balloon dilation for the treatment of male urethral strictures: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Tianyu Cai, Xiaoyu Li, Jian Lin, Chunru Xu, Xing Ji, Zhenpeng Zhu, Zhenke Guo

“…The balloon is a promising drug delivery tool, and paclitaxel drug-coated balloon dilation is effective in reducing retreatment rates in patients with recurrent anterior urethral strictures. …”
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Predictors of Neonatal Sepsis in Hospitals at Wolaita Sodo Town, Southern Ethiopia: Institution-Based Unmatched Case-Control Study, 2019 by Atkuregn Alemayehu, Mihiretu Alemayehu, Aseb Arba, Hanna Abebe, Abraham Goa, Kebreab Paulos, Mohammed Suleiman Obsa

“…Factors significantly associated with neonatal sepsis among neonates were maternal age of 15-20 years and 21-30 years, mothers with low income/wealth, history of urinary tract infections/sexually transmitted infections, presence of intrapartum infections, antenatal care follow‐up<3 visits, Apgar (Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration) score<7, low birth weight, and the time in which breastfeeding started after delivery<60 minutes. Conclusion. Maternal age, wealth/income, maternal urinary tract infections/sexually transmitted infections, intrapartum fever, antenatal care visit≤3 times, Apgar score<7, low birth weight, and starting time of breastfeeding were independent predictors of neonatal sepsis. …”
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Case report of the first use of a hydrogel rectal spacer for prostate cancer reirradiation via LDR brachytherapy: applications and technical notes by Amina Lazrek, Sebastiano Finocchi Ghersi, Adeline Petre, Sarah Houabes, Anne-Agathe Serre, Frederic Gassa, Magali Sandt, Cecile Laude, Camille Roukoz, Salvatore Cozzi

“…Salvage iodine-125 brachytherapy with the placement of a rectal spacer provided precise radiation delivery while minimizing rectal toxicities. The significant biochemical response observed underscores the efficacy of this approach in controlling disease progression. …”
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QoE-Driven Big Data Management in Pervasive Edge Computing Environment by Qianyu Meng, Kun Wang, Xiaoming He, Minyi Guo

“…However, the combined impact of the storage, delivery, and sensors used in various types of edge devices in this environment is producing volumes of high-dimensional big data that are increasingly pervasive and redundant. …”
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A Systematic Review of Maternal and Child Health Policies in Addressing Stunting: Trends and Challenges by Pratiwi Ramlan, Phill Sukri, Muh. Tang Abdullah, Muhammad Akmal Ibrahim, Jamaluddin Ahmad, Khaeriyad Adri

“…Furthermore, adopting performance-based incentives for local health agencies may encourage more effective policy implementation and service delivery.…”
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Navigating next-gen nutrition care using artificial intelligence-assisted dietary assessment tools—a scoping review of potential applications by Anuja Phalle, Devaki Gokhale

“…Hence, this review aimed to explore the applications of AI-assisted dietary assessment tools in real-world settings that could potentially enhance Next-Gen nutrition care delivery.Materials and methodsA total of 17,613 original, full-text articles using keywords such as “artificial intelligence OR food image analysis OR wearable devices AND dietary OR nutritional assessment,” published in English between January 2014 and September 2024 were extracted from Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed databases. …”
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Fully CMOS Boost Converter Operating at 2.65 GHz for Photovoltaic Energy Harvesting by Pedro Mendonca Dos Santos, Ricardo Alexandre Marques Lameirinhas, Catarina P. Correia V. Bernardo, Joao Paulo Neto Torres, Antonio Serralheiro, Rafael Vieira, Nuno Lourenco

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Self-Harm in Eating Disorders (SHINE): a mixed-methods exploratory study by Maria Michail, Helen Bould, Anna Lavis, Sheryllin McNeil, Anthony Winston, Kalen Reid, Christina L Easter, Rosina Pendrous

“…The study was designed with the input of members of a Young Persons’ Advisory Group, who will be key to study delivery and dissemination.Methods and analysis This exploratory study has a sequential mixed-methods explanatory design. …”
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Development, Optimization, and Stability Study of a Yataprasen Film-Forming Spray for Musculoskeletal Pain Management by Jaenjira Angsusing, Weerasak Samee, Sarin Tadtong, Supachoke Mangmool, Siriporn Okonogi, Nopparut Toolmal, Chuda Chittasupho

“…The FFS shares similarities with gel formulations, particularly in its ability to form a cohesive, semi-solid film upon application, enhancing localized drug delivery and prolonged contact time. Key physicochemical properties, including density (0.8450–0.9086 g/cm³), pH (4.72–4.95), spray angle (55.58–60.10°), evaporation time (1.04–1.27 min), and theoretical film thickness (7.72–13.97 µm), were analyzed across varying storage conditions. …”
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The influence of prosthetic treatments and implant-supported prostheses on posterior mandibular ridge atrophy: a retrospective cohort study by Alwin Sokolowski, Sandra Huber, Behrouz Arefnia, Anke Pichler, Martin Lorenzoni, Armin Sokolowski

“…Baseline panoramic radiographs taken at prosthetic delivery and follow-up radiographs (≥ 3 years post-treatment) were available for analysis, with a mean follow-up duration of 6.42 ± 2.37 years. …”
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Collaborative capacity building for strengthening rehabilitation services in Sabah, Malaysia: a partnership between university hospital and state health department by Fatimah Ahmedy, Khin Nyein Yin, Syahiskandar Sybil Shah, Sukhbheer Kaur Darsin Singh, Nurul Afiqah Fattin Amat, Frisca Aziah Francis, Yusof Ibrahim, Helen Lasimbang, Rosalam Sarbatly, Kasim Mansur, Candace Goh, Md. Feroz Kabir

“…Results: The partnership has resulted in the implementation of a comprehensive framework that enhances academic capacity, fosters research collaboration, and improves rehabilitation service delivery across Sabah. This approach is aligned with the WHO’s Rehabilitation 2030 initiative, advocating for stronger integration of rehabilitation into healthcare systems. …”
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Targeted inhibition of ferroptosis in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells by engineered exosomes alleviates bone loss in smoking-related osteoporosis by Yao Wang, Lin Sun, Zhenglin Dong, Tianyu Zhang, Leining Wang, Yihui Cao, Hui Xu, Chenglei Liu, Bo Chen

“…F6-(DSS)6-exo enabled the targeted delivery of curcumin, restoring the osteogenic differentiation potential of BMSCs and mitigating bone loss in SROP mouse models. …”
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AI augmented edge and fog computing for Internet of Health Things (IoHT) by Deepika Rajagopal, Pradeep Kumar Thimma Subramanian

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