Comparison of Efficacy and Safety of First-Line Treatment Options for Unresectable Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Retrospective Analysis by Luqing Zhao, Zhiting Zhao, Xiaoqi Yan, Fei Wu, Ning Sun, Renhong Guo, Shaorong Yu, Xiao Hu, Jifeng Feng

“…Based on PACIFIC trial, durvalumab as consolidation therapy following concurrent chemoradiotherapy (cCRT) has been a new standard treatment for unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). …”
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Structural variability of sunflower gene for methionine-rich albumin SFA8 by I. N. Anisimova, N. V. Alpatieva, S. V. Goryunova, D. V. Goryunov, Al. V. Konarev, V. A. Gavrilova, E. E. Radchenko

“…The line VIR 130 in which the two expressing SFA8 proteins, the normal polypeptide with isoelectric point (pI) approximately 6.0 (normal SFA8) and its allelic variant with pI 6.5 (variant SFA8) have been earlier revealed possesses two types of the SFA8 encoding sequence. …”
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Multimorbidity is associated with risk of incident venous thromboembolism – A nationwide proof-of-concept study by Jonatan Ahrén, MirNabi Pirouzifard, Björn Holmquist, Jan Sundquist, Kristina Sundquist, Bengt Zöller

“…Background: Multimorbidity, i.e. two or more non-communicable diseases (NCDs), has been associated with venous thromboembolism (VTE), but whether multimorbidity is a predictor for incident VTE is unknown. …”
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STUDI PENGUKURAN KONSTANTA DIELEKTRIK KAIN RAJUT PAKAN POLIESTER DAN KATUN MENGGUNAKAN METODE KAPASITANSI PERANGKAT KAPASITOR PLAT SEJAJAR by Taufik Munandar, Valentinus Galih Vidia Putra, Wiah Wardiningsih

“…There are six fabric dielectric materials that are determined with the results from the largest to the smallest in a row namely NP 10 cotton knitted fabric (22,8874 + 4,6388), NP 11 cotton knitted fabric (21,4717 + 3,8064), NP 12 cotton knitted fabric (17,8721 + 2,3233), NP 10 polyester knitted fabric (9,7751 + 2,4922), NP 11 polyester knitted fabric (8,8282 + 0,9360) and NP 12 polyester knitted fabric (8,4358 + 1,1849). It has been found the correlation between the fabric density and the permittivity of the weft knitted fabric.   …”
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Comparison of the Efficacy of Artificial Intelligence-Powered Software in Crown Design: An In Vitro Study by Ziqiong Wu, Chengqi Zhang, Xinjian Ye, Yuwei Dai, Jing Zhao, Wuyuan Zhao, Yuanna Zheng

“…Introduction and aims: Artificial intelligence (AI) has been adopted in the field of dental restoration. …”
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EGCG improve meat quality, restore lipid metabolism disorder and regulate intestinal flora in high-fat fed broilers by Lujia Gao, Chen Liu, Jiaqi Wu, Ying Cui, Man Zhang, Chongpeng Bi, Anshan Shan, Xiujing Dou

“…Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is an important bioactive component of tea and has been shown to have promising effects on the metabolism of nutrients. …”
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Global, regional and national burdens of bipolar disorders in adolescents and young adults: a trend analysis from 1990 to 2019 by Yifan Chen, Long Sun, Meiqi Wang, Yunxi Zhong, Xiaoying Su, Qixiu Li, Ziming Shao

“…In the past three decades, there has been an increase in incidence, prevalence and YLDs in both males and females. …”
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Metode COPRAS untuk Menentukan Kain Terbaik dalam Pembuatan Pakaian pada Butik Batik Hatta Semarang by Saifur Rohman Cholil, Mohamad Adi Setyawan

“…Abstract Batik is a cultural heritage of Indonesia that has been recognized by UNESCO. Almost all regions in Indonesia have typical batik with different philosophies and meanings. …”
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Prolonged ICU Stay in Severe and Critically-Ill COVID-19 Patients Who Received Convalescent Plasma Therapy by Bambang Pujo Semedi, Nadya Noor Ramadhania, Betty Agustina Tambunan, Siprianus Ugroseno Yudho Bintoro, Soedarsono Soedarsono, Cita Rosita Sigit Prakoeswa

“…Convalescent plasma administration in severe and critically-ill COVID-19 patients have been proven to not provide improvement in patients’ outcome, yet it is still widely used in countries with limited resources due to its high availability and safety. …”
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Identification of novel fructo-oligosaccharide bacterial consumers by pulse metatranscriptomics in a human stool sample by Catherine Prattico, Emmanuel Gonzalez, Lharbi Dridi, Shiva Jazestani, Kristin E. Low, D. Wade Abbott, Corinne F. Maurice, Bastien Castagner

“…As more research supports the use of glycans as prebiotics for therapeutic applications, the need to identify the gut bacteria that metabolize glycans of interest increases. …”
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Alternative silencing states of transposable elements in Arabidopsis associated with H3K27me3 by Valentin Hure, Florence Piron-Prunier, Tamara Yehouessi, Clémentine Vitte, Aleksandra E. Kornienko, Gabrielle Adam, Magnus Nordborg, Angélique Déléris

“…Abstract Background The DNA/H3K9 methylation and Polycomb-group proteins (PcG)-H3K27me3 silencing pathways have long been considered mutually exclusive and specific to transposable elements (TEs) and genes, respectively in mammals, plants, and fungi. …”
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Awake brain MRSI reveals anesthetic sensitivity and regional aging effects on [13C]bicarbonate metabolism in mice by Maiko Ono, Rena Kono, Kosei Hirata, Kosei Hirata, Keita Saito, Motonao Nakao, Yoichi Takakusagi, Rikita Araki, Akira Sumiyoshi, Yuhei Takado

“…In studies of the mouse brain using hyperpolarized [1-13C]pyruvate, there are few reports that the signal of [13C]bicarbonate, a product of oxidative phosphorylation metabolized from [1-13C]pyruvate, was detected using MR spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) that allows spatial mapping of metabolism, although there have been reports of [13C]bicarbonate signals being detected by pulse-acquire sequences in the entire brain. …”
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Noninvasive Brain Stimulations for Unilateral Spatial Neglect after Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized and Nonrandomized Controlled Trials by Flávio Taira Kashiwagi, Regina El Dib, Huda Gomaa, Nermeen Gawish, Erica Aranha Suzumura, Taís Regina da Silva, Fernanda Cristina Winckler, Juli Thomaz de Souza, Adriana Bastos Conforto, Gustavo José Luvizutto, Rodrigo Bazan

“…Noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) is a tool that has been used in the rehabilitation process to modify cortical excitability and improve perception and functional capacity. …”
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Association of FMO3 Variants with Blood Pressure in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study by Tyler S. Bryant, Priya Duggal, Bing Yu, Alanna C. Morrison, Tariq Shafi, Georg Ehret, Nora Franceschini, Eric Boerwinkle, Josef Coresh, Adrienne Tin

“…Flavin containing monooxygenase 3 [FMO3] encodes dimethylaniline monooxygenase [N-oxide-forming] 3, which breaks down nitrogen-containing compounds, and has been implicated in blood pressure regulation. Studies have reported conflicting results of the association of a common nonsynonymous variant, E158K (rs2266782), with hypertension. …”
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Study protocol of a randomised controlled trial on SISU, a software agent providing a brief self-help intervention for adults with low psychological well-being by Harald Baumeister, Ann-Marie Küchler, David Ebert, Natalie Bauereiss, Eileen Bendig, Benjamin Erb, Lena Weger, Echo Meißner

“…Assessment takes place before (t1), during (t2) and after (t3) the interaction with SISU, as well as 4 weeks after randomisation (t4). Primary outcome is psychological well-being (WHO-5). …”
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ANALYSIS OF DOMAIN SPECIFICITY OF THE PROTECTIVE CHIMERIC ANTIBODY ch14D5a AGAINST GLYCOPROTEIN E OF TICK-BORNE ENCEPHALITIS VIRUS by I. K. Baykov, L. A. Emelyanova, L. M. Sokolova, E. M. Karelina, A. L. Matveev, I. V. Babkin, Ya. А. Khlusevich, V. F. Podgornyy, N. V. Tikunova

“…At the same time, the epitope recognized by this antibody on the surface of glycoprotein E has not been localized yet. The aim of this work was to identify the domain of glycoprotein E, to which the protective antibody ch14D5a binds. …”
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Development and assessment of an intestinal tri-cellular model to investigate the pro/anti-inflammatory potential of digested foods by Marina Ramal-Sanchez, Chiara Bravo-Trippetta, Veronica D’Antonio, Elena Corvaglia, Angela A. M. Kämpfer, Roel P. F. Schins, Mauro Serafini, Donato Angelino

“…IntroductionImmunonutrition, defined as the potential of foods, nutrients and dietary patterns to modulate the immune system activity, has been proposed as a strategy to enhance the immune response in both metabolic and immune-mediated diseases. …”
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Factors Predicting Ventilator Dependence in Patients with Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia by Chia-Cheng Tseng, Kuo-Tung Huang, Yung-Che Chen, Chin-Chou Wang, Shih-Feng Liu, Mei-Lien Tu, Yu-Hsiu Chung, Wen-Feng Fang, Meng-Chih Lin

“…Among the 90 surviving patients, only 36 (40%) had been weaned off ventilators at the time of discharge. …”
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Gastrointestinal parasites in buffalo calves in a farming context in Colon county, Zulia state, Venezuela by María Rodríguez, David Uzcátegui, Andrea González, Steward Fernández, Alfredo Sánchez

“… The buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) is an animal species of great importance for producing milk and meat. Buffaloes have been considered rustic and resistant to many pathologies. …”
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Simultaneous Determination of Multiple Acid-Suppressing Drugs by UPLC-MS/MS Method and Application for Pharmacokinetics Study by Li X, Liu S, Yu M, Xi W, Wu X, Liu D, Liu A, Wang H

“…The UPLC-MS/MS assay provided an efficient and reliable approach for the simultaneous determination of six acid-suppressing medications in a single analytical run. It has been successfully applied to the pharmacokinetic studies of PPIs and P-CABs, offering a valuable tool for clinical research and therapeutic drug monitoring.Keywords: acid-suppressing drugs, PPIs, P-CAB, UPLC-MS/MS…”
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