Big Pharma, Big Bucks, and a Big Pile o’ Pigs

“…Nature leads this week with a story about the Bush administration’s surprisingly liberal overtures to Third World countries that want to develop inexpensive AIDS medications. …”
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ABCD3-I and ABCD2 Scores in a TIA Population with Low Stroke Risk by Fredrik Ildstad, Hanne Ellekjær, Torgeir Wethal, Stian Lydersen, Hild Fjærtoft, Bent Indredavik

“…We aimed to evaluate the ABCD3-I score and compare it with the ABCD2 score in short- (1 week) and long-term (3 months; 1 year) stroke risk prediction in our post-TIA stroke risk study, MIDNOR TIA. …”
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Effects of photobiomodulation combined with rehabilitation exercise on pain, physical function, and radiographic changes in mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis: A randomized contr... by Yan Ling Tay, Mohd Azzuan Ahmad, Nor Hamdan Mohamad Yahaya, Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh

“…Outcomes will be evaluated at baseline, immediately post-intervention (week 8), and at 3-month follow-up (week 20). Data will be analyzed according to the intention-to-treat principle, with a two-way repeated measures ANOVA used to assess time, group, and interaction effects.…”
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Assessment of Scleral and Conjunctival Thickness of the Eye after Ultrasound Ciliary Plasty by Bartłomiej Bolek, Adam Wylęgała, Edward Wylęgała

“…Complete ophthalmic examinations including measurements of scleral and conjunctival thickness were performed preoperatively and at 1 week, and 1, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months postoperatively. …”
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Continuous high-soy protein soymilk intake affects ordinary walking speed in the Japanese pre-frail and frail elderly: a randomized controlled trial by Nene Sato, Yuji Terashima, Makoto Sugawara, Ryoichi Unno, Hiroaki Asao, Mitsuhiro Iwasaki, Tomoyuki Watanabe, Tomoko Uno, Mitsuo Maruyama

“…Conclusion The continuous 12-week intervention of high soy protein increased the walking speed among the Japanese pre-frail and frail elderly participants who had an ordinarily high walking speed and high step counts. …”
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Herbicide resistance in Leptochloa chinensis (L.) Nees populations from different regions of Jiangsu Province, China: sensitivity differences and underlying mechanisms by Peng Xu, Ke Wang, Yawen Ju, Yousheng Fu, Axiu Zhu, Kaige Cao, Hongchun Wang

“…Leptochloa chinensis (L.) Nees, a noxious weed species commonly found in rice fields, has become a significant challenge in Jiangsu Province, China, as it has developed resistance to multiple herbicides due to extensive and continuous herbicide use in recent years. …”
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The incidence of inflow and drain pain and associated risk factors for patients on peritoneal dialysis by Shun Hua, Peiyi Cao, Guanji Zhang, Guanglan Li, Simin Jiang, Yiping Xu, Jianbo Li, Jianwen Yu, Naya Huang, Jianxiong Lin, Xiao Yang, Wei Chen, Haiping Mao, Zhong Zhong

“…Age, gender, and the method of catheter implantation were identified as independent factors influencing the incidence of inflow or drain pain within the first postoperative week.…”
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Association of workforce participation with depression among US older adults: results from NHANES 2005–2018 by Zhenyu Sun, Yi Wang, Xi Chen, Dongfu Qian

“…A significant decreased PHQ-9 score and depression risk as hours worked per week increased until reaching 34.86 and 25.35 in the RCS for generalised linear and logistic regression models, respectively. …”
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Dairy Foods in a Moderate Energy Restricted Diet Do Not Enhance Central Fat, Weight, and Intra-Abdominal Adipose Tissue Losses nor Reduce Adipocyte Size or Inflammatory Markers in... by Marta D. Van Loan, Nancy L. Keim, Sean H. Adams, Elaine Souza, Leslie R. Woodhouse, Anthony Thomas, Megan Witbracht, Erik R. Gertz, Brian Piccolo, Andrew A. Bremer, Michael Spurlock

“…Design. A 3-week run-in to establish energy needs; a 12-week 500 kcal/d energy reduction with 71 low-dairy-consuming overweight and obese adults randomly assigned to diets: ≤1 serving dairy/d (low dairy, LD) or ≤4 servings dairy/d (adequate dairy, AD). …”
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Home-based strength and balance exercises for fall prevention among older individuals of advanced age: a randomized controlled single-blind study by Jian Zhou, Bo Liu, Jian-fang Xu, Fu-bai-hui Wang, Hui Ye, Jin-Ping Duan, Xin-wen Cui

“…Adherence was better in the test group, with 54.0% exercised ≥ 3 times per week and 28.6% exercised 1–2 times per week on average.Conclusion Home-based strength and balance exercises improved balance and reduced the risk of falls among the individuals of advanced age. …”
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Exacerbation of Mania due to Metronidazole in a Bipolar Disorder Patient by Majed AlShakori, Savera I. Arain, Shabeer A. Thorakkattil, Syed Abdulkader

“…The patient remained stable during the inpatient stay and was discharged home one week later. She was prescribed cefuroxime and metronidazole to complete a 2-week duration of antibiotics. …”
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The Expression of MMP-2 Following Immobilization and High-Intensity Running in Plantaris Muscle Fiber in Rats by Eli Carmeli, Tal Gal Haimovitch

“…The effect of 2-week, high-intensity running and a 2-week immobilization on muscle fiber type composition of the plantaris muscle from 18 female, 6-month-old Wistar rats (running, n = 6; immobilization, n = 6; sedentary control, n = 6) was bio- and histochemically investigated. …”
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Chevroned Water Hyacinth weevil Neochetina bruchi Hustache (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by Eutychus Kariuki, Carey Minteer

“… Neochetina bruchi Hustache is commonly referred to as the chevroned water hyacinth weevil and is a weed biological control agent used to manage water hyacinth, Pontederia crassipes Mart. …”
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Experimental Study on Shear Resistance of Carex-Root-Fibered Soil by Feng-Chi Wang, Ming-Ze Zhao, Qi Sun

“…Carex shows strong vitality, adaptability, and performance with regard to soil consolidation and slope protection but is often disregarded as a weed. This study proposes to turn this so-called weed into treasure, using its characteristics to protect the slope. …”
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INFLUENCE OF THE CONSUMPTION OF CARBONATED BEVERAGES IN THE PREVALENCE OF DENTAL EROSION IN YOUNG BASKETBALL PLAYERS by Vladimir Lara A, Maria José Jarrin, Olivia Toalombo, Alex Carrera, Dourado Logersio Alessandro, Ana del Carmen Armas

“…Materials and methods: a cross-sectional study is proposed in a population of 60 basketball players aged 8 to 18 years, who perform physical activity more than 3 times a week and who consume energy drinks more than 3 times a week, without syndromes or systemic disease neither physical or intellectual disability. …”
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Quail carcass quality with Pseudomonas putida bioemulsifier in effervescent tablet form through drinking water by Achmad Firman Maulana, Abdul Hafiizh Nashrulloh Ali, Abdi Eka Robbich Fahrudin, Muhammad Adam Ridho Hakiki, Niati Ningsih, Suci Wulandari, Dadik Pantaya

“…The experiment was carried out from week 3 to week 5. The experiment used a completely randomised design (CRD), if significantly different, and continued with the Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT). …”
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Desmoid Tumor of the Popliteal Fossa during Pregnancy by Wolfram Weschenfelder, Robert Lindner, Christian Spiegel, Gunther Olaf Hofmann, Matthias Vogt

“…The open biopsy was done one week after delivery, and the histology showed a desmoid tumor. …”
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Chevroned Water Hyacinth weevil Neochetina bruchi Hustache (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by Eutychus Kariuki, Carey Minteer

“… Neochetina bruchi Hustache is commonly referred to as the chevroned water hyacinth weevil and is a weed biological control agent used to manage water hyacinth, Pontederia crassipes Mart. …”
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Duodenal Histoplasmosis Presenting with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in an AIDS Patient by Michael A. Spinner, Heather N. Paulin, C. William Wester

“…We recommend treatment with a two-week course of liposomal amphotericin B followed by indefinite itraconazole.…”
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Efficacy of Herbicides When Spray Solution Application Is Delayed by Peter M. Eure, David L. Jordan, Loren R. Fisher, Alan C. York

“…Experiments were conducted to determine weed control when diclosulam, dimethenamid-P, flumioxazin, fomesafen, imazethapyr, pendimethalin, and S-metolachlor were applied preemergence the day of solution preparation or 3, 6, and 9 days after solution preparation. …”
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