Potential drug targets for asthma identified through mendelian randomization analysis by Xingxuan Chen, Yu Shang, Danting Shen, Si Shi, Zhe Wen, Lijuan Li, Hong Chen

“…In this study, we aimed to identify new treatment targets for asthma using the Mendelian randomization method and large-scale genome-wide association data (GWAS). Methods We utilized GWAS data from the UK Biobank (comprising 56,167 patients and 352,255 control subjects) and the FinnGen cohort (including 23,834 patients and 228,085 control subjects). …”
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Potential diagnostic tools for intensive care unit acquired weakness: A systematic review by Chen Xin, Yubiao Gai, Lili Wei, Yanqiu Wang, Yuhong Luo, Binru Han

“…Nevertheless, there remains a significant gap in the availability of widely accepted, accurate, and user-friendly diagnostic tools for intensive care unit-acquired weakness. …”
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Application of the Canon 320 Row Variable Helical Pitch CTA System Combined with Iterative Reconstruction Technology for Lower Limb Vascular Imaging by Wenchao JI, Weili TIAN, Wenya LIU, Lianghao HE, Jian YANG

“…Conclusion: The Canon 320 row vHP system combined with iterative reconstruction technology ensured good image quality and significantly reduced patient exposure to radiation, thereby improving the safety of CTA, and can be widely used in clinical practice.…”
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An Exploration of Students’ Misconceptions about the Concept ‘Classification of Animals’ at Secondary Level and Effectiveness of Inquiry Method for Conceptual Change by Anjum NAZ, Abida NASREEN

“…Interviews were audio-taped with the permission of respondents and transcribed with the help of experts. A wide variety of misconceptions were found in the responses of the students therefore keeping in view the misconceptions of students inquiry sessions were planned. …”
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Efficacy of a reduced-dosage PRRS MLV vaccine against a NADC34-like strain of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus by Xinyu Yan, Jiayu Liu, Fengxiong Yue, Yan Lin, Yan Li, Wensi Wu, Shan Zhao, Xiaobo Huang, Qin Zhao, Yiping Wen, Sanjie Cao, Senyan Du, Nanfang Zeng, Qigui Yan

“…Therefore, this study compared the effectiveness of 0.1 and 1 dosages against a NADC34-like PRRSV infection using commercial PRRSV vaccines, Ingelvac PRRS MLV, which have been widely utilized in China.MethodsIn this study, we immunized piglets with two different dosages of the MLV vaccine and infected piglets within a nasal way with NADC34-like CF PRRSV at 42 days post-vaccination. …”
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Cross-Platform Ecological Momentary Assessment App (JTrack-EMA+): Development and Usability Study by Mehran Sahandi Far, Jona M Fischer, Svea Senge, Robin Rathmakers, Thomas Meissner, Dominik Schneble, Mamaka Narava, Simon B Eickhoff, Juergen Dukart

“…The JTrack-EMA+ app supports a wide range of question types, allowing flexibility in assessment design. …”
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Phytochemical Analysis, Antioxidant Potential and Antibacterial Activities of Different Anatomical Parts of Hypericum cordifolium Choisy by Sujana Sapkota, Alishma Maharjan, Sanjeeta Tiwari, Meena Rajbhandari

“…The flower, leaf, stem, and root of the Hypericum species are widely used in traditional medicine in different cultures. …”
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Enteric-Coated Aspirin Induces Small Intestinal Injury via the Nrf2/Gpx4 Pathway: A Promising Model for Chronic Enteropathy by Zhang M, Xia S, Feng L, Han X, Zhang Y, Huang Y, Liu Y, Zhao K, Guan J, Tian D, Liao J, Yu Y

“…Mingyu Zhang, Suhong Xia, Lina Feng, Xu Han, Yu Zhang, Yujie Huang, Yiran Liu, Kai Zhao, Jialun Guan, Dean Tian, Jiazhi Liao, Yan Yu Department of Gastroenterology, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430030, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Jiazhi Liao, Email liaojiazhi@tjh.tjmu.edu.cn; Yan Yu, Email whtj20200720@163.comBackground: Aspirin is widely used to prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases. …”
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A Mobile App for Promoting Breastfeeding-Friendly Communities in Hong Kong: Design and Development Study by Heidi Sze Lok Fan, Emily Tsz Yan Leung, Ka Wing Lau, Janet Yuen Ha Wong, Edmond Pui Hang Choi, Christine Lam, Marie Tarrant, Hextan Yuen Sheung Ngan, Patrick Ip, Chia Chin Lin, Kris Yuet Wan Lok

“…ObjectiveThe objective of this paper was to describe the development of a breastfeeding-friendly app called “bfGPS” (HKU TALIC), which provides comprehensive territory-wide information on breastfeeding facilities in Hong Kong, with the goal of fostering a breastfeeding-friendly community. …”
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Fruit Quality and Production Parameters of Some Bitter Cherry Cultivars by Ionel Perju, Iulia Mineață, Sorina Sîrbu, Iuliana Elena Golache, Ionuț Vasile Ungureanu, Carmen Doina Jităreanu

“…The results highlighted a wide variability in the physical characteristics of bitter cherries, with an average weight between 3.3 and 4.9 g and the color of the skin varying from yellow with redness to dark red and blackish. …”
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Healthcare practitioners as accomplices: a qualitative study of gender affirmation in a context of ambiguous regulation in Indonesia by Benjamin Hegarty, Alegra Wolter, Amalia Puri Handayani, Kevin Marian, Jamee Newland, Dede Oetomo, Ignatius Praptoraharjo, Angela Kelly-Hanku

“…Given that all participants expressed a desire for gender affirmation, but such services were widely unavailable, accomplices played a crucial role in supporting trans people to access healthcare. …”
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Identifikasi Bakteri Coliform pada Kontak Permukaan Galon Air Minum Isi Ulang Distribusi Akhir di Kecamatan Bungus by Herik Okta Jonanda, Aziz Djamal, Yulistini .

“…</p><p><strong>Kata kunci:</strong> uji presumptive, uji confirmative, most probably number</p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Abstract</em></strong></p><p><em>Gallons of drinking water is a container for storing drinking water supplies are widely used by the community to meet the daily drinking water needs in Padang city. …”
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Association of genetic variations in the NOS1 gene with insomnia, sleep duration and obstructive sleep apnea-related clinical quantitative traits by YUAN Haolin, LI Niannian, HU Junhui, SHEN Jinhong, GAO Zhenfei, GUAN Jian, LIU Feng, YIN Shankai

“…Regression analysis was conducted to assess the associations between rs7305526 and rs11615756 with insomnia and sleep duration based on the United Kingdom Biobank (UKB) Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS) dataset. Furthermore, we explored the relationships between rs7305526 and rs11615756 with clinical quantitative traits of OSA, such as respiratory events, oxygen levels, and sleep traits, using clinical monitoring data from the Shanghai Sleep Health Study Cohort (SSHS) based on standard polysomnography (PSG).Results·The NOS1 gene demonstrated elevated levels of expression in various brain regions crucial for regulating sleep, namely the amygdala, basal forebrain, striatum, and thalamus, as well as in the respiratory center, including the mesencephalon and pontine tegmentum. …”
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Determination of antioxidant and phytochemical properties of premix extract of brown macroalgae Padinaaustralis, Sargassum licifolium and Stoechospermum marginatum from Chabahar co... by Paria Akbary

“…Most importantly, they contain a wide range of bioactive agents such as phenols, sterols and flavonoids, many of which are not commonly found in land plants. …”
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Identification and characterization of Serratia nematophila and Acinetobacter guillouiae from putrid-skin disease lesions in farmed Chinese spiny frog (Quasipaa spinosa) by Ling Guo, Xiyu Jin, Dan Yang, Li Wei, Jie Chen, Zhihua Lin, Li Ma

“…These findings establish a theoretical foundation for the clinical management and prevention of putrid-skin disease in artificially bred frogs.IMPORTANCEFrogs are among the most widely distributed amphibians globally. The Chinese spiny frog (Quasipaa spinosa) is a unique amphibious species endemic to China and holds significant economic value in aquaculture. …”
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Prevalence and drivers of malaria infection among asymptomatic and symptomatic community members in five regions with varying transmission intensity in mainland Tanzania by Gervas A. Chacha, Filbert Francis, Salehe S. Mandai, Misago D. Seth, Rashid A. Madebe, Daniel P. Challe, Daniel A. Petro, Dativa Pereus, Ramadhani Moshi, Rule Budodo, Angelina J. Kisambale, Ruth B. Mbwambo, Catherine Bakari, Sijenunu Aaron, Daniel Mbwambo, Stella Kajange, Samuel Lazaro, Ntuli Kapologwe, Celine I. Mandara, Deus S. Ishengoma

“…Conclusions Malaria prevalence varied widely across regions and villages, and the odds of infections were higher in males, schoolchildren, non-bednet users, and individuals with low SES or living in houses with open windows and/or holes on the walls. …”
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Morning versus Nocturnal Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability Responses to Intensified Training in Recreational Runners by Olli-Pekka Nuuttila, Heikki Kyröläinen, Veli-Pekka Kokkonen, Arja Uusitalo

“…Abstract Background Resting heart rate (HR) and HR variability (HRV) are widely used parameters to assess cardiac autonomic nervous system function noninvasively. …”
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Colorectal Cancer Racial Equity Post Volume, Content, and Exposure: Observational Study Using Twitter Data by Chau Tong, Drew Margolin, Jeff Niederdeppe, Rumi Chunara, Jiawei Liu, Lea Jih-Vieira, Andy J King

“…Social media platforms like Twitter (now X) provide opportunities to disseminate health equity information widely, yet little is known about the availability, content, and reach of racial health equity information related to CRC on these platforms. …”
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Model Klasifikasi Dengan Logistic Regression Dan Recursive Feature Elimination Pada Data Tidak Seimbang by Sutarman, Rimbun Siringoringo, Dedy Arisandi, Edi Kurniawan, Erna Budhiarti Nababan

“…Abstract   Logistic regression is a widely popular classification method extensively used in various studies. …”
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Sparse Convolution FPGA Accelerator Based on Multi-Bank Hash Selection by Jia Xu, Han Pu, Dong Wang

“…Reconfigurable processor-based acceleration of deep convolutional neural network (DCNN) algorithms has emerged as a widely adopted technique, with particular attention on sparse neural network acceleration as an active research area. …”
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