Differentially expressed microRNAs in pre-transplant lung biopsies target immune checkpoint proteins and can predict primary graft dysfunction in lung transplantation by Vitale Miceli, Pia Ferrigno, Claudio Centi, Claudia Carcione, Gioacchin Iannolo, Valentina Agnese, Giovanna Lo Iacono, Rosa Liotta, Pier Giulio Conaldi, Massimo Pinzani, Lavinia De Monte, Alessandro Bertani

“…Immune checkpoints (ICPs) such as PD-1/PD-L1, CD40/CD40LG, and OX40/OX40L, regulate post-LTx T cell responses, and dysregulation of microRNAs (miRNAs) has been implicated in altering ICP expression, influencing the amplification of immune responses.In this preliminary study, we used the taqMan low-density array (TLDA) cards to investigate miRNA dysregulation's prognostic potential as a PGD marker in pre-transplant back-table lung biopsies. …”
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Description of a new surgical approach for elbow arthroplasty: Selective Triceps-On Medial Paraolecranon (STOMP) approach by Carlos Prada, MD, Sirat Khan, MBBS, PhD, Thomas Goetz, MD, Bashar Alolabi, MD, MSc

“…It does not detach the triceps and we believe it offers improved exposure and safety compared to other triceps-on techniques. …”
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BTEX Exposure Assessment and Inhalation Health Risks to Traffic Policemen in the Klang Valley Region, Malaysia by Noor Fatihah Mohamad Fandi, Juliana Jalaludin, Mohd Talib Latif, Haris Hafizal Abd Hamid, Mohd Fairus Awang

“…Air samples were collected with low-flow personal samplers during the officers’ work shifts outdoors, and the BTEX content was then analyzed via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) coupled with thermal desorption (TD). …”
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Novel role of microphthalmia-associated transcription factor in modulating the differentiation and immunosuppressive functions of myeloid-derived suppressor cells by Yoon Kyung Jeon, Aram Lee, Haesun Park, Soyoung Lim, Jihyun Lim, Jaemoon Koh, Young Yang, Myeong-Sok Lee, Jong-Seok Lim

“…However, the roles of MITF in immunosuppressive myeloid cells, including myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs), remain unclear. Here, we investigated the role of MITF in the differentiation process of MDSCs during tumor development.Methods In vitro-generated murine MDSCs and primary MDSCs from breast cancer-bearing mice or lung carcinoma-bearing mice were used to determine the expression level of MITF and the activity of MDSCs. …”
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Rehabilitation Training Activity Analysis Method for Motor Function in Lower Limb in Elderly Patients with Hemiplegia after Stroke by Meng LYU, Haizhou WANG, Zhuping SHAO

“…During the training process, we regularly gave a score for each training item. …”
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Blood coagulation system in patients with chronic kidney disease: a prospective observational study by Xi Yang, Yang Wang, Ri-bao Wei, Ting-yu Su, Meng-jie Huang, Ping Li, Xiang-mei Chen, Ping Di, Qing-ping Li

“…In the prospective observational study, we investigated the entire coagulation process in patients with CKD to elucidate the mechanisms of their high thromboembolic risk.Methods A total of 95 patients with CKD and 20 healthy controls who met the inclusion criteria were consecutively recruited from September 2015 to March 2016. …”
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Comparison of the effectiveness of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis treatment with corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, and platelet-rich plasma mono-therapy by I. A. Shynchukovskyi, O. H. Tereshchuk

“…The fastest pain reduction was achieved with the use of corticosteroids (p < 0.05). In general, during the treatment period, the reduction of pain according to the visual analogue scale in group I was 85.71 %. …”
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A comparison of kinesiophobia, pain-activity patterns and fear-avoidance beliefs in patients with chronic low back pain by Egemen Kızılay, Fatma Kızılay, Betül Ergün

“…A Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to inquire about for the duration of axial spondylarthritis diagnosis, duration of LBP, duration of morning stiffness, general pain, pain during movement, and night pain. …”
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Nomogram prediction of overall survival in breast cancer patients post-surgery: integrating SEER database and multi-center evidence from China by Yufen Zheng, Yuan Yuan, Minya Jin, Chunlong Wu

“…Model predictive performance was evaluated using C-index, AUC, calibration curves, and decision curves during internal and external validation.ResultsMultivariable Cox regression analysis identified age, pathological grade, AJCC stage, ER status, PR status, and HER2 status as independent prognostic factors used in the nomogram construction. …”
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Clinical characteristics, outcomes, and costs of COVID-19 patients in Thai hospitels: a comparative analysis based on chest X-ray findings by Naruemit Sayabovorn, Pochamana Phisalprapa, Weerachai Srivanichakorn, Thanet Chaisathaphol, Chaiwat Washirasaksiri, Tullaya Sitasuwan, Chonticha Auesomwang, Chayanis Kositamongkol, Pongpol Nimitpunya, Teerapat Attachitwatin, Methee Chayakulkeeree, Pakpoom Phoompoung, Cherdchai Nopmaneejumruslers, Tawatchai Taweemonkongsap, Visit Vamvanij, Rungsima Tinmanee

“…Their utilization emerged as a resource-optimization strategy during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand. …”
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Contributions du programme ECOFAC et du RAPAC à la conservation des grands singes en Afrique centrale : leçons apprises en matière de recherche, éducation, conservation by Samy Mankoto Ma Mbaelele, Sandra Ratiarison

“…Du terrain sur des sites jugés prioritaires pour la conservation des grands singes aux foras nationaux, régionaux et internationaux décidant des orientations de la conservation face aux enjeux du développement, quelques exemples des actions du RAPAC et d’ECOFAC sont présentés mettant en évidence le besoin d’une collaboration étroite avec la communauté scientifique pour des actions et décisions informées. …”
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Effectiveness Assessment of Bispectral Index Monitoring Compared with Conventional Monitoring in General Anesthesia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Yichun Gu, Jiajun Hao, Jiangna Wang, Peng Liang, Xinyi Peng, Xiaoxiao Qin, Yunwei Zhang, Da He

“…Conclusion. BIS can be used to effectively monitor the depth of anesthesia. …”
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Preterm nutrition and brain development by Chiara Nava, Gianluca Lista, Enrica Lupo

“…The preterm brain is in a period of extreme vulnerability and fundamental development during hospitalisation in the neonatal intensive care unit. …”
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Effectiveness of the User-Centered “Healthcare CEO” App for Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Transitioning From Adolescence to Early Adulthood: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Tr... by Yueh-Tao Chiang, Hsing-Yi Yu, Pei-Kwei Tsay, Chi-Wen Chen, Chi-Wen Chang, Chien-Lung Hsu, Fu-Sung Lo, Philip Moons

“…The intervention will be implemented using the Healthcare CEO app, which consists of 11 interfaces. …”
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Effects of retaining different number of mother bamboo on the growth and NSCs allocation of new-born seedlings in Phyllostachys edulis at different age by Binao Zhou, Xu Zhang, Hanjiao Zhang, Wenjing Yao, Long Li, Shuyan Lin, Fuliang Cao

“…NSCs content continuously increased with the growth of new shoots during the rapid growth phase, which reached peak in all parts at the end of the rhizome elongation stage. …”
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Knowledge and perceptions about clinical research and its ethical conduct among college students from non-science background: a representative nation-wide survey from India by Jeffrey Pradeep Raj, Suraj Kallarakal Tomy, Amrutha Jose, Aadrika Kashyap, Joseph Varghese Kureethara, Tomy K Kallarakal

“…Introduction Prior studies on public attitudes and awareness of clinical research (CR) in India before the pandemic identified significant knowledge gaps. Thus, we aim to investigate if the pandemic has influenced awareness and attitudes towards CR given the wide mass and social media coverage on drug/vaccine development process.Methods This was an online survey conducted among young adults enrolled as students in a university in south India between 15 September 2022 and 31 October 2022. …”
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Unexpected Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on the Air Quality in the Metro Atlanta, USA Using Ground-based and Satellite Observations by Guanyu Huang, Reyla Ponder, Amber Bond, Hailey Brim, Akua Temeng, Aaron R. Naeger, Lei Zhu

“…Abstract We studied the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) lockdown on the air quality over the Atlanta area using satellite and ground-based observations, meteorological reanalysis data and traffic information. …”
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Effect of Mineral Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Fertilizers on the Productivity of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) in Acidic Soils of Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia by Bekalu Abebe Tsige, Nigussie Dechassa, Tamado Tana, Fanuel Laekemariam, Yibekal Alemayehu

“…Therefore, a field experiment was conducted in the Kokate Marachare subdistrict of Sodo Zuria District of the zone during the 2019 and 2020 cropping seasons to determine the response of faba bean to different rates of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) fertilizers under lime-treated soil conditions by using Tumsa faba bean variety. …”
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"Cross Paths": Once Again About the Relevance of a Combined Medical and Psychological Approach to a Person as a Client and a Patient at the Same Time by Alexander Kocharian, Nataliia Barinova

“…The difficulties with regard to the specific mental state of a person who turns to a psychologist or a family doctor are that it is often impossible to separate disorders of the somatic, mental or personal spectrum, so to speak, in their pure form. And only instrumental and laboratory tests, as well as psychodiagnostics, which objectify the complaints and/or requests of a person about bad health, can determine the defining aspect of the efforts of the relevant specialist (doctor, psychologist or social worker). …”
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Is rewilding too wild? Assessing the benefits and challenges of forest succession on abandoned land in the mid‐hills of Nepal by Nicola McGunnigle, Douglas Bardsley, Ian Nuberg, Bishnu Hari Pandit

Subjects: “…land use change…”
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