The Relationship Between Serum Levels of Total IgE, IL-18, IL-12, IFN-<mml:math> <mml:mi>&#x03B3;</mml:mi> </mml:math> and Disease Severity in Children With Atopic Dermatitis

“…These results show that serum levels of IL-18 can be a sensitive parameter that importantly correlates with clinical severity of AD, can play a role in the immunopathogenesis of AD, and furthermore may be used in the diagnosis and follow-up of the disease in addition to other parameters.</p>…”
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Efficacy of rituximab as second-line therapy for autoimmune encephalitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Lin-ming Zhang, Xuan-lin Xing, Bing-ran Zhang, Qiu-juan Zhang, Yan-lin Zhu, Shu-ji Gao, Ming-wei Liu

“…Methods: A comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases was conducted, covering studies published up to June 10, 2024. In addition, manual cross-referencing of relevant studies was performed using both subject-specific and free-text terms such as “Rituximab,” “Rituxan,” “Mabthera,” “RTX,” “Mab,” “Ma,” “AE,” “encephalitis,” “Anti-NMDAR encephalitis,” and “autoimmune encephalitis.” …”
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The prognostic value of circulating tumor DNA in malignant melanoma patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Lei Liu, Shufu Hou, Aiping Zhu, Bing Yan, Linchuan Li, Dandan Song

“…Using a fixed-effects model, we systematically evaluated the association between ctDNA levels and key survival outcomes, including overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). Additionally, funnel plots, Begg’s test, and Egger’s test were employed to assess potential publication bias.ResultsTwelve studies from eleven articles, involving a total of 1063 eligible MM patients receiving ICI therapy, were included. …”
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Meta-analysis of the association between overexpression of RAD51 family genes and prognosis and clinical features in breast cancer by Yong-Cheng Liu, Jun Shen

“…High expression of RAD51 family genes was associated with poorer overall survival (OS) [HR = 1.305, 95%CI (1.145–1.488), P < 0.01], disease-free survival/distant metastasis-free survival (DFS/DMFS) [HR = 1.588, 95%CI (1.208–2.089), P < 0.01], and disease-specific survival (DSS) [HR = 1.403, 95%CI (1.066–1.846), P = 0.02]. In addition, subgroup analyses further showed that high RAD51 expression was associated with worsened OS [HR = 1.475, 95%CI (1.275–1.706), P < 0.01], DFS [HR = 1.584, 95%CI (1.133–2.215), P < 0.01] and progression-free survival (PFS) [HR = 2.439, 95%CI (1.172–5.075), P = 0.02]. …”
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Feasibility Study of Five Solar Thermal Power Plants in Arequipa, Peru, and Their Comparison with Seto Targets by Harry Aarón Yapu Maldonado

“…This study focuses on assessing the feasibility of five CSP plant configurations with different capacities (19.9 MWe,50 MWe, 100 MWe, 150 MWe, and 200 MWe) in Arequipa by calculating the LCOE with varying durations of thermal energy storage (TES) from 0 to 18 hours. Additionally, the LCOE of the Gemasolar plant (19.9 MWe) in Seville, Spain, is analyzed and projected in Arequipa using economies of scale. …”
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Clinical Characteristics of 31 Patients with Chest Pain Variant Asthma by Mao W, Gao Y, Sun W, Li J, Wang J, Wang Z, Zhang L, Huang K

“…The predicted values of forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) were greater than 80% in 29 out of 31 patients, and the values of other two patients were 74% and 79%, respectively. Additionally, 35.5% of the patients meanwhile had allergic rhinitis, and 64.5% of the patients exhibited type 2 inflammation. …”
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A novel 2D nickel coordination polymer based on Trimesic acid with glyphosate coordination capabilities by João M. R. Gonçalves, Ademar Wong, Pedro H. O. Santiago, Guilherme Arroyos, Augusto H. Piva, Javier A. Ellena, Benedito S. Lima-Neto, Regina C. G. Frem

“…The structure exhibits a 2D network expanding in the equatorial direction, where the Ni(II) center is hexacoordinated and N,N'-dimethylformamide (DMF) solvent molecules are coordinated along the axial axis. Additionally, a Co-BTC coordination polymer was synthesized, with an already known structure similar to Ni-BTC, given the coordination modes of the BTC and DMF ligands. …”
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Development and internal validation of a prognostic model for predicting tonic-clonic seizures during pregnancy in women with epilepsy by Yanru Du, Wenting Huang, Ying Wang, Jiahe Lin, Niange Xia, Zhenguo Zhu, Xinshi Wang, Yuchen Xu, Huiqin Xu

“…In terms of DCA, the WMU model revealed the highest net proportional benefit for predicted probability thresholds between 10% and 90%. Additionally, our model exhibited better reclassification performance than the EMPiRE model (NRI: 0.331, P < 0.01 and IDI: 0.129, P < 0.01). …”
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A Case Study on Multi-Real-Option-Integrated STO-PF Models for Strengthening Capital Structures in Real Estate Development by Jung Kyu Park, Jun Bok Lee, Young Mee Ahn, Ga Young Yoo

“…Further research is required to confirm the applicability of STOs in diverse market environments and regulatory contexts. Additionally, in-depth research is necessary to integrate emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, into multi-real-option-based financial platforms. …”
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The role of ultrasound combined with water bath in the establishment of animal models of rat urethral stricture by Xiaojian Ye, Xianjing Lin, Yehui Chen, Rongquan Xu, Jiawei Zhou

“…High-frequency ultrasound could effectively differentiate between the two groups of rats. Additionally, there were significant differences in the scoring of ultrasonographic characteristics between the two groups. …”
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Combined effects of alginate based active edible coatings and irradiation treatment on the quality characteristics of Beef Meat at 2°C by Samir Smeti, Souha Tibaoui, Hayet Ben Haj Koubaier, Atef Lakoud, Naziha Atti

“…Therefore, six treatments were developed: uncoated samples (CON); samples with edible coating (AEC); samples with edible coating enriched with 200 ppm of rosemary extract (ROS); samples with edible coating enriched with 200 ppm of myrtle extract (MYRT); irradiated samples (IRR); and irradiated samples with edible coating (IRAC). The addition of myrtle extract and the use of irradiation treatment have significantly delayed (P<0.001) the lipid oxidation of meat by lowering TBARS values to 0.39, 0.58, and 0.52 mg MDA/kg for MYRT, IRR and IRAC groups, respectively, whereas it reaches 1.14 mg of MDA/kg for CON group. …”
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Support Needs of Patients with Cushing’s Disease and Cushing’s Syndrome: Results of a Survey Conducted in Germany and the USA by Ilonka Kreitschmann-Andermahr, Sonja Siegel, Christa Gammel, Karen Campbell, Leslie Edwin, Agnieszka Grzywotz, Victoria Kuhna, Maria Koltowska-Häggström, Oliver Müller, Michael Buchfelder, Bernadette Kleist

“…Cross-sectional questionnaire study including patients with CD treated in 2 German neurosurgical tertiary referral centers and CD/CS patient members of a US-based patient support group completed a survey inquiring about disease burden, coping strategies, and support needs. Additionally, the degree of interest in different offers, e.g., internet-based programs and seminars, was assessed. …”
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Characterisation of Chemical Constitutes and Spermatogenic Activity of Ushir (Vetiveria Zizanioides Linn) versus Ikshu (Saccharum Officinarum Linn) in Male Wistar Rats: A Research... by Akshay Sudhir Pargaonkar, Jaymala Jadhav, Bhagyashree Ratan Jibkate, Minakshi Urkude

“…The phytochemical characterisation of Indian species of these two drugs also needs to be discovered, as it may provide detailed information regarding chemical constituents and may explore additional utility. Aim: To evaluate the characterisation of chemical constituents and the spermatogenic activity of Ushir (Vetiveria zizanioides) versus Ikshu (Saccharum officinarum) (sugarcane) in male Wistar rats. …”
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Enhancing Digital Identity and Access Control in Event Management Systems Using Sui Blockchain by Suthir Sriram, P. R. Tharaniesh, Priyanka Saraf, Nivethitha Vijayaraj, Thangavel Murugan

“…The research indicates that the use of this blockchain technology increases the security and the verifiability of the event tickets in addition to providing a solution to the whole flow of the event beginning from ticket distribution to ticket authentication and transaction management.…”
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Characterization of Myf6 and association with growth traits in swimming crab (Portunus trituberculatus) by Baohua Duan, Weibiao Liu, Chen Zhang, Tongxu Kang, Haifu Wan, Shumei Mu, Yueqiang Guan, Zejian Li, Yang Tian, Yuqin Ren, Xianjiang Kang

“…The full-length cDNA of Myf6 was 4,101 bp, with a 915 bp open reading frame encoding 304 amino acids. In addition, Myf6 included a conservative bHLH domain. …”
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Comparative effects of methamphetamine, cannabis, and polysubstance use on oral health by Osman Hasan Tahsin Kılıç, Duygu Kürklü Arpaçay, Onur Çağdaş Gezen, Zehra Nur Bayram, Aysel Başer

“…Sociodemographic data, substance use history, and oral health behaviors were collected using a researcher-developed questionnaire and the Turkish version of the Hiroshima University Dental Behavior Inventory (HU-DBI). Oral health status was assessed through clinical oral examinations using the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index. …”
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Strong benefits of hedgerows to bats in three European winegrowing regions by Fernanda Chávez, Martin H. Entling, Rafael Alcalá Herrera, Emilio Benítez, Stefan Möth, Jo Marie Reiff, Silvia Winter, Verena Rösch

“…We recorded bat activity using passive acoustic monitoring for four nights in 94 vineyards in total. Additionally, in Germany, we recorded bat activity along transects from hedgerows up to 120 m into the vineyards to describe the change in activity with hedgerow distance. …”
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Postpartum Remote Health Coaching Intervention for Individuals With a Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy: Proof-of-Concept Study by Jaclyn D Borrowman, Lucas J Carr, Gary L Pierce, William T Story, Bethany Barone Gibbs, Kara M Whitaker

“…After additional refinement, the intervention should be retested among a larger, more diverse, and less physically active sample.…”
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The Effects on Knee Swelling, Range of Motion and Pain using a Commercially Available Hot/Cold Contrast Device in a Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Setting by Kevin E Wilk, Robert E Mangine, James Tersakjs, Kimberly Hasselford

“…A commercially available device providing contrast therapy, may enhance outcomes in athletes after even a single treatment. In addition, the device was found to be easy to use, clinically practical, and demonstrated very high subjective patient satisfaction…”
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Effects of dribbling restrictions in small-sided games on aerobic and anaerobic fitness in youth basketball players by Mingbang Li, Liang Tan, Hong Wu, Jianwei Wu

“…During the eight-week intervention, the experimental groups participated in additional SSG sessions twice a week, with session work time durations ranging from 12 to 16 min. …”
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