Strength training for osteoporosis prevention during early menopause (STOP-EM): a pilot study protocol for a single centre randomised waitlisted control trial in Canada by Leigh Gabel, Lauren A Burt, Christina J Alexander, Leah Kaluta, Patrick W Whitman, Emma O Billington

“…The study will be considered feasible if>50% of interested and eligible participants are recruited, if there is>60% adherence to the two times per week, 9-month exercise intervention and if at least 65% of the sample complete the final study visit. …”
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Nanonaringenin and Vitamin E Ameliorate Some Behavioral, Biochemical, and Brain Tissue Alterations Induced by Nicotine in Rats by Mohamed A. Kandeil, Eman T. Mohammed, Rania A. Radi, Fatma Khalil, Abdel-Razik H. Abdel-Razik, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim, Ghada M. Safwat

“…/day S/C from 15th to 45th day, 5 days a week), NNG (25 mg/kg b.w./day orally for 45 days), N + NNG, N + E (nicotine + vitamin E 200 mg/kg b.w.…”
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A scalable solar-driven photocatalytic system for separated H2 and O2 production from water by Hui Fu, Yaqiang Wu, Yuhao Guo, Takuya Sakurai, Qianqian Zhang, Yuanyuan Liu, Zhaoke Zheng, Hefeng Cheng, Zeyan Wang, Baibiao Huang, Qian Wang, Kazunari Domen, Peng Wang

“…Additionally, an outdoor scaled-up setup of 692.5 cm2 achieves an average solar-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency of 1.21% during a week-long test under natural sunlight. By addressing major limitations inherent in conventional photocatalytic systems, such as the cooccurrence of hydrogen and oxygen in a single cell and the resultant severe reverse reactions from hydrogen and oxygen recombination, this work introduces an alternative concept for photocatalytic system design, which enhances both efficiency and practicality.…”
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Status Epilepticus due to Intraperitoneal Injection of Vehicle Containing Propylene Glycol in Sprague Dawley Rats by Evon S. Ereifej, Seth M. Meade, Cara S. Smith, Keying Chen, Nanette Kleinman, Jeffrey R. Capadona

“…We report here a case of unexpected seizures in Sprague Dawley rats after receiving an intraperitoneal injection containing propylene glycol. Nine-week-old, 225–250 gram male rats were reported to experience tremor progressing to seizures within minutes after given injections of resveratrol (30 mg/kg) dissolved in a 40 : 60 propylene glycol/corn oil vehicle solution by direct intraperitoneal (IP) slow bolus injection or via a preplaced intraperitoneal catheter. …”
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Performance of a Toric, Monthly, Soft Contact Lens in Digital Device Users by Pucker AD, Franklin QX, Perkins AF, May K, Kannarr SR, Bromley M, Lievens C

“…A text message visual analog scale (VAS) (± 50 scale; positive being comfortable) evaluate at-home eye comfort across the day at 1 day, 1 week, and 1 month. Subjects were evaluated at 1 month with the Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire (CVS-Q), Impact of Dry Eye on Everyday Life (IDEEL) Quality of Life questionnaire, and a custom questionnaire.Results: A total 48 subjects were analyzed (mean age = 28.8 ± 6.3 years; 75% female). …”
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The Effects of Thyroid Hormone Levels on Patent Ductus Arteriosus Closure in Newborns by Basak KAYA, Hasan AKDUMAN, Dilek DILLI, Semra CETINKAYA, Ahmet OKTEM, Utku Arman ORUN, Mehmet TASAR, Aysegul ZENCIROGLU

“…Results: Thirty-three (51%) of all 65 patients had PDA and responded to medical treatment. Gestational week, birth weight, and mode of delivery were similar between the medical and surgical treatment groups (p>0.05). …”
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Penentuan bobot kayu apu Pistia stratiotes L. sebagai fitoremediator dalam pendederan ikan gurami Lac. ukuran 3 cm by Kukuh Nirmala, Sulistia Wardani, Yuni Puji Hastuti, Wildan Nurusallam

“…Cleaning and water change was done once a week. This research showed that the treatment of P. startiotes L. 45g/33 L water gave the best result in survival rate, absolute length of the growth, specific growth rate, feed efficiency and economically profitable.   …”
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Acute Effects of Ketamine Infusion on Postoperative Mood Scores in Patients Undergoing Dilation and Curettage: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Study by Raham Hasan Mostafa, Ahmed Mohamed Khamis, Ashraf Nabil Saleh, Yehia Mamdouh Hassan Mekki, Mohamed Mohamed Kamal, Ismail Mohammed Ibrahim, Mohamed Abdulmohsen Abdulnaiem Ismaiel

“…The study included a total of 60 patients, ≥18 years, physical status ASA II, with up to 12-week gestation undergoing elective D&C surgery. Patients were divided randomly into a ketamine group (group K) and a control group (group C). …”
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Dietary γ-Aminobutyric Acid Promotes Growth and Immune System Performance and Improves Erythropoiesis and Angiogenesis in Gibel Carp (<i>Carassius auratus gibelio</i>) by Xinlan Bai, Lu Zhang, Hualiang Liang, Dongyu Huang, Mingchun Ren, Haifeng Mi

“…This experiment aimed to investigate the effect of dietary supplementation of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) on the growth performance, immune response, and oxygen-transport-related factors of Gibel carp (<i>Carassius auratus gibelio</i>). An eight-week culturing experiment was designed with five experimental diets, with the actual GABA content being 368 mg/kg (G1, control group), 449 mg/kg (G2), 527 mg/kg (G3), 602 mg/kg (G4), and 675 mg/kg (G5). …”
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The Perceptions of Overweight and Obese Individuals Regarding Weight-Loss Dietary Supplement Advertisements: A Pilot Cross-Sectional Survey by Nik Nur Anis Ilyany Zamzuri, Nor Elyzatul Akma Hamdan, Nurul Ashikin Jamludin, Mohammad Suhaidi Shaari, Nur Syazwani Taridi, Mohd Shahezwan Abd Wahab, Janattul Ain Jamal

“…This study aimed to investigate the perceptions of overweight and obese individuals regarding weight-loss DS advertisements. Methods: Over a six-week period from 5th April to 17th May 2023, an online pilot cross-sectional study was conducted targeting overweight and obese individuals in Malaysia. …”
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A woman’s place is in theatre: women’s perceptions and experiences of working in surgery from the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland women in surgery working grou... by Maria Irene Bellini, Yitka Graham, Catherine Hayes, Roxanna Zakeri, Rowan Parks, Vassilios Papalois

“…The aim of this study was to survey women working within the discipline, to understand their current perceptions, providing insight into their practical day-to-day lives, supporting an action-oriented change.Design and setting The link to a confidential, online survey was distributed through the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI) social media platforms on Facebook and Twitter over a 2-week period in October 2017.Participants Women working in surgical specialties and actively responding to the link shared through the ASGBI social media platforms. …”
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Adaptation and Feasibility Study of a Digital Health Program to Prevent Diabetes among Low-Income Patients: Results from a Partnership between a Digital Health Company and an Acade... by Valy Fontil, Kelly McDermott, Lina Tieu, Christina Rios, Eliza Gibson, Cynthia Castro Sweet, Mike Payne, Courtney R. Lyles

“…Although some participants’ computer access and literacy made registration challenging, they were highly satisfied and engaged (80% logged in at least once/week). Conclusions. Underserved prediabetic patients displayed high engagement and satisfaction with a digital diabetes prevention program despite lower digital literacy skills. …”
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Physical Activity Improves Verbal and Spatial Memory in Older Adults with Probable Mild Cognitive Impairment: A 6-Month Randomized Controlled Trial by Lindsay S. Nagamatsu, Alison Chan, Jennifer C. Davis, B. Lynn Beattie, Peter Graf, Michelle W. Voss, Devika Sharma, Teresa Liu-Ambrose

“…All participants exercised twice per week for six months. We measured verbal memory and learning using the Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) and spatial memory using a computerized test, before and after trial completion. …”
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Pumpkin and watermelon production constraints and management practices in Uganda by Fred B. Masika, Titus Alicai, Hussein Shimelis, Gabriel Ddamulira, Shahasi Y. Athman, Perpetua Ipulet, Morgan Andama, Arthur K. Tugume

“…Conclusion Pests, diseases, and drought constitute the main constraints affecting watermelon and pumpkin cultivation in Uganda. Whereas weeding using hand hoes is the most common method of weed control, application of ash was the main strategy for pest management in pumpkin, while in watermelons, pheromone traps and pesticides were frequently used.…”
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The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy, Aerobic Fitness, and Traditional Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Injuries in Military Training: A Prospective Cohort Study by Brian R Kreisel, Kelly M Scott, Erin M Florkiewicz, Michael S Crowell, Jamie B Morris, Paige A McHenry, Timothy M Benedict

“…The primary dependent variable was musculoskeletal injury that originated during the seven-week course. Independent variables were compared between participants who were and were not injured using Chi-squared test, t-tests, Cox regression analysis and time to injury was evaluated using Kaplan-Meyer survival analyses…”
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Efficacy and safety of the first domestic pegilated interferon alpha-2b «Pegaltevir» at chronic hepatitis C: pilot data of phase III clinical study by V. T. Ivashkin, Ye. N. Bessonova, P. O. Bogomolov, N. I. Geyvandova, K. V. Zhdanov, M. V. Mayevskaya, V. G. Morozov, V. D. Pasechnikov, I. Yu. Khomenko, A. V. Yagoda

“…All patients received 1,5 mkg per 1 kg body weight per week of Pegaltevir or PegIntron and 800–1400 mg of ribavirin per day. …”
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Proliferin-1 Ameliorates Cardiotoxin-Related Skeletal Muscle Repair in Mice by Hiroki Goto, Aiko Inoue, Limei Piao, Lina Hu, Zhe Huang, Xiangkun Meng, Yusuke Suzuki, Hiroyuki Umegaki, Masafumi Kuzuya, Xian Wu Cheng

“…To determine the effects of PLF-1 on muscle regeneration, we used a CTX-induced skeletal muscle injury model in 9-week-old male mice that were administered with the recombinant PLF-1 (rPLF-1) or neutralizing PLF-1 antibody. …”
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Boost IORT in Breast Cancer: Body of Evidence by Felix Sedlmayer, Roland Reitsamer, Christoph Fussl, Ingrid Ziegler, Franz Zehentmayr, Heinz Deutschmann, Peter Kopp, Gerd Fastner

“…Its combination with a 3-week hypofractionated external beam radiotherapy to the whole breast (WBI) is presently tested in the HIOB trial (hypofractionated WBI preceded by IORT electron boost), a prospective multicenter trial of the International Society of Intraoperative Radiotherapy (ISIORT).…”
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ARTEMISIA SIEVERSIANA WILLD. IN TRANSBAIKALIA: FEATURES OF CENOFLORA AND INTRASPECIFIC VARIABILITY by A. B. Sakhyaeva, B. B. Namzalov

“…This species is not only a weed, but also one  of the valuable medicinal plants of folk and Tibetan medicine.  …”
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Dietary supplementation of blend of organic acids and monoglycerides alleviated diarrhea and systemic inflammation of weaned pigs experimentally infected with enterotoxigenic Esche... by Sangwoo Park, Shuhan Sun, Supatirada Wongchanla, Ying Chen, Xunde Li, Yanhong Liu

“…Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary supplementation with blend of organic acids and/or medium-chain fatty acid monoglycerides on intestinal health and systemic immunity of weaned pigs experimentally infected with an enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) F18 at 4-week of age. Results Dietary supplementation of organic acids, monoglycerides, or both organic acids and monoglycerides (combination) reduced (P < 0.05) the diarrhea frequency of ETEC F18-infected pigs throughout the experimental period (d −7 to 21 post-inoculation). …”
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