Prevalence and Intensity of Soil-Transmitted Helminths and Associated Factors among Adolescents and Adults in Bibugn Woreda, Northwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional S... by Abrham Goshu, Getaneh Alemu, Animen Ayehu

“…Parasite detection in stool samples was performed using modified formol-ether concentration and Kato-Katz techniques following standard protocols. …”
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Determinants of Anemia among HIV-Positive Children on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Attending Hospitals of North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, 2019: A Case-Control St... by Biruk Beletew, Ayelign Mengesha, Mohammed Ahmed, Awet Fitwi, Mesfin Wudu

“…An adapted, interviewer-administered, and pretested questionnaire and chart review were employed to collect the data. Besides, blood and stool samples were investigated to determine hematologic indices and malaria and to investigate intestinal parasites, respectively. …”
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The association of Helicobacter pylori infection with the risk of anemia in children: systematic review and meta-analysis by Muluken Walle, Addisu Tesfaye, Melaku Mekonnen Agidew, Muluken Semaw, Surafel Mekuria, Fasil Getu

“…Results A total of nine published articles were included in this study. …”
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On the nature of picobirnaviruses by A. Yu. Kashnikov, N. V. Epifanova, N. A. Novikova

“…The picobirnaviruses (Picobirnaviridae, Picobirnavirus, PBVs) are currently thought to be animal viruses, as they are usually found in animal stool samples. However, no animal model or cell culture for their propagation has yet been found. …”
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Multi-level analysis of gut microbiome extracellular vesicles-host interaction reveals a connection to gut-brain axis signaling by Walid Mottawea, Basit Yousuf, Salma Sultan, Tamer Ahmed, JuDong Yeo, Nico Hüttmann, Yingxi Li, Nour Elhouda Bouhlel, Hebatoallah Hassan, Xu Zhang, Zoran Minic, Riadh Hammami

“…First, we conducted a multi-omics profiling of MEVs’ contents from ex vivo and stool samples. Metabolomics analysis identified various neuro-related compounds encapsulated within MEVs, such as arachidonyl-dopamine, gabapentin, glutamate, and N-acylethanolamines. …”
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Advanced colon cancer detection: Integrating context-aware multi-image fusion (Camif) in a multi-stage framework by M.V.R. Vittal

“…Risk factors include age, genetics, diet, and lifestyle, with symptoms like changes in bowel habits and blood in the stool, though early stages may be asymptomatic. This work proposed a comprehensive multi classes detection and classification of colon cancer. …”
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Targeting aldose reductase using natural African compounds as promising agents for managing diabetic complications by Miriam E. L. Gakpey, Shadrack A. Aidoo, Toheeb A. Jumah, George Hanson, Siyabonga Msipa, Florence N. Mbaoji, Omonijo Bukola, Palesa C. Tjale, Mamadou Sangare, Hedia Tebourbi, Olaitan I. Awe

“…These molecules inhibiting the aldose reductase, the key enzyme of the polyol pathway, can be developed as therapeutic agents to manage diabetic complications. …”
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A quantitative PCR to detect non-toxigenic Clostridioides difficile by Khurshida Begum, Hubert C. Chua, M. Jahangir Alam, Kevin W. Garey, Jinhee Jo

“…A random selection of 95 clinical stool samples, tested using the GDH enzyme and toxin enzyme immunoassay (EIA), was used to evaluate the prevalence of NTCD in hospitalized patients tested for CDI. …”
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Multidrug Resistant Enteric Bacteria from Cancer Patients Admitted in Douala Laquintinie Hospital, Littoral Region of Cameroon by Michael F. Kengne, Ornella D. Tsobeng, Ballue S. T. Dadjo, Victor Kuete, Armelle T. Mbaveng

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2021 to March 2023. Stool samples from 307 cancer patients with enteric disorders and 200 noncancer patients with enteric disorders were examined to diagnose the presence of bacteria using various techniques. …”
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Gut-brain axis mediated by intestinal content microbiota was associated with Zhishi Daozhi decoction on constipation by Leyao Fang, Leyao Fang, Leyao Fang, Xin Yi, Xin Yi, Junxi Shen, Junxi Shen, Na Deng, Na Deng, Xinxin Peng, Xinxin Peng

“…Additionally, we investigated the correlation between specific microbiota features and the levels of 5-HT, VIP, and AQP3.ResultsThe fecal surface of the mice in the model group (CMM) was rough and dry. The stool of mice in the low-dose ZDD group (CLD), medium-dose ZDD group (CMD), and high-dose ZDD group (CHD) exhibited a smoother texture, closely resembling that of the normal group (CNM). 5-HT levels in the CMM group were significantly lower than in the CNM, CLD, and CHD. …”
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Psychological and autonomous nervous system features of functional gastric dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome, duloxetine treatment efficacy by A. P. Pogromov, G. M. Dyukova, M. L. Leonova

“…At physical examination analysis of complaints, past history, examination data was applied. Bristol stool scale (Rome-III 2006), laboratory and instrumental methods: upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, morphological study, Helicobacter pylori breath test, routine blood biochemical tests were used. …”
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Prevalence of soil-transmitted helminths infection and associated risk factors among residents of Jigjiga town, Somali region, Eastern Ethiopia. by Abdlmenur Alewi Sedo, Ahmed Zeynudin, Tariku Belay, Mekdes Mekonen Belay, Ahmed Mohammed Ibrahim, Mohamed Omar Osman, Ramadan Budul Yusuf, Abdifatah Abdulahi

“…A semi-structured questionnaire and observational checklist were used to collect some of the data. A stool sample was collected from each participant, and a single Kato-Katz was performed to detect STHs. …”
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Prevalence and Determinants of Geohelminthiasis among School-Age Children in Jimma City, Ethiopia by Ahmed Zeynudin, Teshome Degefa, Sultan Suleman, Abdulhakim Abamecha, Zuber Hajikelil, Andreas Wieser

“…Data on sociodemographic and potential risk factors were collected using a structured questionnaire. Stool samples from each study participant were collected and examined microscopically using the Kato–Katz technique. …”
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Les fours « à pain » dans les Gaules et les Germanies (ve s. av. J.-C.-ve s. apr. J.-C.), un regard technique by Nicolas Monteix, Camille Noûs

“…This article provides the first comprehensive overview of the different manifestations of tools used to bake previously ground cereals, in the form of “bread”, in Gallic and Germanic provinces, from the 5th c. …”
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Alimentation et gestion de l’eau sur la colline de Fourvière à Lyon : les aménagements hydrauliques, la ville et ses monuments by Aldo Borlenghi, Éric Leroy

“…This situation therefore meant that, over a long period of time, other types of hydraulic works would have been used to exploit the water table, located at a great depth, or rainwater.Thanks to the new possibilities offered by tools such as the Archaeological Map of Lyon, the Topographic Atlas and the Alyas GIS of the Archaeological Service of the City of Lyon (SAVL), our survey of wells, cisterns, reservoirs as well as fountains and thermal baths aims to provide a synthesis of the different forms of water supply and distribution on the hill in order to understand the relationship between these structures and aqueducts and the urban development of the settlement. …”
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Improving effectiveness of glaucoma screening during prophylactic medical examinations: current approaches by M.A. Kazanfarova, I.B. Alekseev, A.L. Lindenbraten, S.A. Kochergin

“…., switch from mass screening using tonometry (which is characterized by high percentage of errors) to target screening using advanced diagnostic tools.</i> </p> <p> <i><b>Keywords</b>: prophylactic medical examinations, screening, medical prevention, chronic noninfectious disorders, glaucoma, risk factors, early stage.…”
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Effect of Malaria and Schistosoma mansoni Coinfection on Selected Biochemical Profiles among Patients Attending Selected Health Institutions at Dembiya, Northwest Ethiopia by Wagaw Abebe, Wossenseged Lemma, Yalewayker Tegegne, Amare Mekuanint, Abebe Yenesew, Adane Derso

“…Schistosoma mansoni was detected in stool samples using the wet mount and the Kato Katz method. …”
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Protocol for a multisite randomised controlled trial assessing the effect of the Telehealth for Early Developmental Intervention in babies born very preterm (TEDI-Prem) programme o... by Alicia J Spittle, Peter J Anderson, Angela T Morgan, Rachel Schembri, Li Huang, Kim Dalziel, Rod W Hunt, Katherine Lee, Anne E Holland, Karli Treyvaud, Abbey L Eeles, Stacey Dusing, Shaaron Brown, Susan M Fehring, Gillian Henty, Elizabeth Kozaris

“…All models will be fitted via generalised estimating equations to account for multiple births and adjusted for the hospital sites.Ethics and dissemination This trial has Royal Children’s Hospital Human Research and Ethics Committee approval (HREC/67604/RCHM-2020) with specific site approval for all participating sites. …”
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Non-Invasive Cancer Detection Using Blood Test and Predictive Modeling Approach by Tarawneh AS, Al Omari AK, Al-khlifeh EM, Tarawneh FS, Alghamdi M, Alrowaily MA, Alkhazi IS, Hassanat AB

“…Ahmad S Tarawneh,1 Ahmad K Al Omari,2,3 Enas M Al-khlifeh,4 Fatimah S Tarawneh,5 Mansoor Alghamdi,6 Majed Abdullah Alrowaily,7 Ibrahim S Alkhazi,8 Ahmad B Hassanat1 1Department of Information Technology, Mutah University, Al-Karak, Jordan; 2Department of Nursing, Jordanian Royal Medical Services, Amman, Jordan; 3Department of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan; 4Department of Applied Biology, Al-Balqa Applied University, Salt, Jordan; 5Department of Nursing, Princess Muna College of Nursing, Mutah University, Al-Karak, Jordan; 6Department of Computer Science, Applied College, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia; 7Department of Computer Science, College of Computer and Information Sciences, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia; 8Department of Computer Science, College of Computers and Information Technology, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Enas M Al-khlifeh, Department of Applied Biology, Al-Balqa Applied University, Salt, Jordan, Tel +962792007289, Email Al-khlifeh.en@bau.edu.joPurpose: The incidence of cancer, which is a serious public health concern, is increasing. …”
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KULTŪRINIS ŽYDŲ ĮVAIZDIS LIETUVOJE IR TAUTININKŲ IDEOLOGIJA by Bernaras Ivanovas

“…This group concentrates almost all positive characteristics of the positive image of Lithuanian Jews. That proves thad loyal Jew for Lithuanian Nationalists party was just Zionist, the Jew who wants to leave that country. …”
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