Systemic Inflammation and Gastrointestinal Complications in HIV Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study on the Role of Type II Diabetes by Madalina-Ianca Suba, Bogdan Hogea, Ahmed Abu-Awwad, Daniela Gurgus, Roxana Folescu, Madalina-Otilia Timircan, Simona-Alina Abu-Awwad

“…Biomarkers such as CRP, IL-6, and TNF-α, along with gastrointestinal symptoms, were measured before and six months after ART. (3) Results: HIV-positive patients with type II diabetes exhibited significantly elevated levels of inflammatory markers and experienced more frequent gastrointestinal side effects, particularly nausea and diarrhea. (4) Conclusions: Type II diabetes significantly worsens inflammation and gastrointestinal side effects in HIV patients on ART, suggesting the need for tailored treatment approaches.…”
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Mathematical modelling and simulation analysis of a modified Butterworth van Dyke circuit model for non‐invasive diabetes detection by Srinivasan Lekha, Suchetha Manikandan

“…Hence, acetone is emerging as a promising bio‐marker in diabetes prediction. In this study, acetone levels are measured using quartz crystal microbalance sensor that has wide‐scale application as a bio‐sensor. …”
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Does Colonialism Explain Everything in North Africa? What Historians Can Bring to the Table by Isabelle Grangaud, M’hamed Oualdi

“…The first section of the paper analyzes the outlines of colonial history; it examines the limitations of the spatial framework and the timeline markers used within this field of research. The second section examines the new vistas of research opened through serious consideration of the legacy and persistent effects of early modern history in North Africa. …”
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Retinal Electrophysiology Is a Viable Preclinical Biomarker for Drug Penetrance into the Central Nervous System by Jason Charng, Zheng He, Algis J. Vingrys, Rebecca L. Fish, Rachel Gurrell, Bang V. Bui, Christine T. Nguyen

“…To examine whether retinal electrophysiology is a useful surrogate marker of drug penetrance into the central nervous system (CNS). …”
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Mechanisms of Chronic State of Inflammation as Mediators That Link Obese Adipose Tissue and Metabolic Syndrome by Eduardo Fuentes, Francisco Fuentes, Gemma Vilahur, Lina Badimon, Iván Palomo

“…Obesity is associated with a chronic inflammatory response, characterized by abnormal adipokine production, and the activation of proinflammatory signalling pathways resulting in the induction of several biological markers of inflammation. Macrophage and lymphocyte infiltration in adipose tissue may contribute to the pathogenesis of obesity-mediated metabolic disorders. …”
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The Problem of Abnormal Body Weight and Dyslipidemia as Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Diseases in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes by Katarzyna Noras, Ewa Rusak, Przemysława Jarosz-Chobot

“…These patients are often overweight and obese, and the percentage of lipid disorders is particularly high. The discussed markers of CVD risk in type 1 diabetes include apolipoproteins (apo-B and apo-C3), modified forms of LDL, and the role of high-density lipoprotein (HDL). …”
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The Influence of Corporate Governance and Competitive Advantage on Firm Value by Suroto Suroto, Nila Firdausi Nuzula, Saparila Worokinasih

“…The research employs a literature review method, gathering and analyzing data from existing written sources such as scientific journals, e-books, theses, books, and magazines to comprehensively understand the discussed topic. …”
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La fabrique sociale : autonomisation et légitimation dans le domaine de l’information de santé by Adrian Staii

“…Traditional authorities (health professionals, experts, etc.) have to deal with patients who gather information and build illness representations from alternative sources (discussion groups, blogs, associative websites, etc.). …”
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Empirical research and congregational analysis: some methodological guidelines for the South African context by M. Nel, W. J. Schoeman

“…The argument in the article ends with a critical reflection of the markers discussed, and a look at the road ahead. …”
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Clinical Usefulness of Haptoglobin Levels to Evaluate Hemolysis in Recently Transfused Patients by Shilpi Gupta, Kathleen Ahern, Fadi Nakhl, Frank Forte

“…Serum haptoglobin measurement is used as a laboratory marker for the diagnosis of hemolytic anemia. Since stored blood contains free hemoglobin, transfusion may affect haptoglobin levels. …”
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Indonesian tertiary EFL students’ problems in paraphrasing journal articles: a narrative inquiry by Qonita Irfayani, Chubbi Millatina Rokhuma

“…To achieve the study objectives, the researchers utilized a narrative inquiry design with two semi-structured interviews. The gathered data were then analyzed by using thematic analysis. …”
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Diagnosis and Assessment of Disease Activity in Takayasu Arteritis: A Childhood Case Illustrating the Challenge by L. Watson, P. Brogan, I. Peart, C. Landes, N. Barnes, G. Cleary

“…Accurate methods of monitoring disease activity or damage are lacking and currently rely on a combination of clinical features, blood inflammatory markers, and imaging modalities. In this report we describe a case of a 14-year-old boy with childhood-onset TA who, despite extensive negative investigations, did indeed have on-going active large vessel vasculitis with fatal outcome. …”
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The dangers of recreational lasers: A case series of retinal injuries by Gaurav Patil, Surendra Wadgaonkar, Ketaki Bhat, Suhas J. Sonawane

“…Six male patients, aged 18–34 years, presented with acute vision loss following accidental exposure to laser light during a religious gathering. Comprehensive ophthalmic examinations, including visual acuity, intraocular pressure, slit-lamp biomicroscopy, dilated fundus examination, fundus photography, and optical coherence tomography, were conducted. …”
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Construção social de mercados e as tendências de consumo: o caso do Pavilhão da Agricultura Familiar da EXPOINTER (RS) by Maycon Schubert, Sergio Schneider

“…Besides, a questionnaire with closed questions was applied to 218 buyers/consumers to gather information on their profile. The family farmers’ market exists since 1999 within EXPOINTER as a fair and takes place annually. …”
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Impact Analysis of Parking Price Adjustment on the Quality of Service of Airport Parking Lots for Light Vehicles by Cheng Cheng, Peng Qi

“…The price elasticity of parkers with different parking durations was further estimated. …”
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Exploring stakeholders’ perceptions and priorities in promoting social sustainability through building design and public participation: a case study in Malaysia by Ng Kean Jhun, Zalina Shari, Mohammad Mujaheed Hassan

“…Using a qualitative approach with purposive sampling, in-depth interviews were conducted with 24 stakeholders, including industry experts, policymakers, and the public, to gather insights on current practices, challenges, and participation effectiveness in fostering social sustainability. …”
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Effectiveness of primary school principals in managing the implementation of civic and ethical education curriculum by Mulugeta Yayeh Worku

“…To accomplish this task, a mixed research approach, using both quantitative and qualitative data gathering and analysis methods, was employed. Data sources of the study were 300 Grade Eight students and 25 civic and ethical education teachers, from 15 primary schools found in two woredas (districts) of East Gojjam Administrative Zone, Ethiopia. …”
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Estimated Costs and Regional Economic Impacts of the Oriental Fruit Fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) Outbreak in Miami-Dade County, Florida by Sergio Alvarez, Edward A. Evans, Alan W. Hodges

“…As part of the effort to eradicate the fruit fly, growers and packers in the quarantine area are required to sign a compliance agreement that outlines the procedures necessary for harvesting, handling, and postharvest processing of agricultural products that may serve as hosts for any life cycle of the fruit fly. …”
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Rare Presentation of Self-Limiting Kikuchi–Fujimoto Disease in Relapsing Nature by Karo Servatyari, Hero Yazdanpanah, Chamara Dalugama

“…The excision biopsy of the cervical lymph nodes confirmed the diagnosis of KFD, and she made a full recovery with improvement of symptoms, regression of cervical lymph nodes, and normalization inflammatory markers. One year after remission, she presented with similar clinico-biochemical profile, and repeat biopsy confirmed KFD. …”
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Experimental Study on Hygrothermal Deformation of External Thermal Insulation Cladding Systems with Glazed Hollow Bead by Houren Xiong, Jinming Xu, Yuanzhen Liu, Shimeng Wang

“…Thermometers and strain gauges are placed into different wall layers to gather thermal and strain data and another instrument measures the crack dimensions after every 4 cycles. …”
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