Prevalence and clinical correlates of Gardnerella spp., Fannyhessea vaginae, Lactobacillus crispatus and L. iners in pregnant women in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo by Lisa Himschoot, Guy Mulinganya, Guy Mulinganya, Guy Mulinganya, Tess Rogier, Ghislain Bisimwa, Ghislain Bisimwa, Freddy Kampara, Freddy Kampara, Yvette Kujirakwinja, Yvette Kujirakwinja, Jules Mongane, Jules Mongane, Innocent Mubalama, Steven Callens, Mario Vaneechoutte, Piet Cools

“…A logistic regression model and ROC curves were calculated to determine the best diagnostic marker for BV.ResultsHere, L. iners (75.8%) was the most prevalent species and G. vaginalis (36.0%) the most common Gardnerella species. All investigated Gardnerella spp. were prevalent (50.9-57.9%) in women with (asymptomatic) BV. …”
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NeuroEPO influence on the fetal heart in a placental insufficiency model of rats by Nìnive Nùñez Lòpez, Julito Dos Santos Dos Santos, Aida María Suàrez Aguiar, María Antonia Cruz García, Claudia Joffre Frías, Carmen Inés Morales Paneque, Laura López Marín

“…<strong>Foundation:</strong> placental insufficiency is the most common cause of intrauterine growth retardation, which can cause cardiovascular alterations. …”
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Evaluations of psychosocial cancer support services: A scoping review. by Solveigh P Lingens, Holger Schulz, Christiane Bleich

“…<h4>Results</h4>One study was an RCT, six were prospective with no control group and five studies were cross-sectional with one measurement point. The most common outcome measures across studies were well-being, concerns and satisfaction with the support services.…”
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Ilmenite Inclusion: A Solution towards Solid Sagging for Hematite-Based Invert Emulsion Mud by Salem Basfar, Ashraf Ahmed, Salaheldin Elkatatny

“…The sagging tendency of hematite in drilling mud is a common challenge occurring at high-pressure and high-temperature (HP/HT) applications. …”
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Evaluation of T memory cells in knee osteoarthritis patients by Rehab S. Mohamed, Alaa M. Hashim, Abdelhafeez M. Moshrif, Ali Sobhy

“…Background and aim Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic condition resulting in pain, fatigue, functional limitations, increased healthcare utilization, and high economic costs to society. …”
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The Clinical and Steroid-Free Remission of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation to Patients with Ulcerative Colitis: A Meta-Analysis by Wai Ching Lam, Chen Zhao, Wen Juan Ma, Liang Yao

“…Fecal microbiota transplantations were associated with significant clinical remission and response in ulcerative colitis patients while there was no significant difference found between FMT and placebo in steroid-free remission. Moreover, a common consensus on the route, volume, timing, preferred donor characteristics, and frequency of fecal administration is necessary to achieve remission.…”
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Practices and knowledge of community pharmacists towards the use of proton pump inhibitors: a cross-sectional study in Jordan by Lobna Gharaibeh, Mariam Ahmad Alameri, Mai I AL-Hawamdeh, Enas Daoud, Randa Atwan, Zainab Lafi, Zainab Zaki Zakaraya

“…The most dispensed PPIs in Jordan were lansoprazole and the most commonly treated medical condition with PPIs was gastric ulcer. …”
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Preserving History: Assessments and Climate Adaptations at the House of the Seven Gables in Salem, Massachusetts, USA by Paul Wright, Susan Baker, Stephen S. Young

“…The House of the Seven Gables, a National Historic Landmark District, consists of five important historic buildings, the most famous being The Turner Ingersoll Mansion (1668), more commonly known as The House of the Seven Gables. Considered one of the most important houses in America, it is also one of the most threatened historic buildings due to its location on Salem’s harbor. …”
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Problems of proving in criminal proceedings based on violations of war laws and customs by A. V. Shulzhenko

“…Among the examinations, it is advisable to appoint forensic medical, commodity science, economic, fire engineering, construction engineering, etc. The most common problem is the impossibility of identifying the suspect, questioning, detaining, and conducting other procedural actions with them. …”
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Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals potential regulatory mechanisms in response to changes in physiological functions in Oreochromis aureus under salinity stress by Chang Yuan, Kangqi Zhou, Xianhui Pan, Yong Lin, Junqi Qin, Dapeng Wang, Zhong Chen, Xuesong Du, Yin Huang

“…Comparative transcriptome analyses identified 38,910 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), of which 11,488 were common to the three comparisons. These DEGs were significantly associated with specific salinity stress response-related KEGG pathways, including Sphingolipid signaling pathway, Lysosome, Phagosome, and Focal adhesion. …”
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Ultraviolet B (UVB) Radiation Induces Skin Alterations, Emperipolesis and Decreases the Erythroid-to-myeloid Ratio in Rats by Verda Farida, Dion Adiriesta Dewananda, Muhammad Novrizal Abdi Sahid, Siti Isrina Oktavia Salasia

“…BACKGROUND: Ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation is commonly known to be related to skin inflammation. …”
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Visible-Light-Active Titania Photocatalysts: The Case of N-Doped TiO2s—Properties and Some Fundamental Issues by Alexei V. Emeline, Vyacheslav N. Kuznetsov, Vladimir K. Rybchuk, Nick Serpone

“…Recent analyses of absorption spectral features in the visible region for a large number of doped TiO2 specimens, however, have suggested a common origin owing to the strong similarities of the absorption features, and this regardless of the preparative methods and the nature of the dopants. …”
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Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis with Leptospirosis: A Rare but Devastating Complication by B. M. Munasinghe, A. G. Arambepola, N. Pathirage, U. P. M. Fernando, N. Subramaniam, S. Nimalan, T. Gajanthan

“…Conclusion. Leptospirosis is a common zoonotic disease in the tropics with significant morbidity and mortality. …”
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The obesity paradox in osteoporosis risk among older adults is mostly driven by women: a population-based prospective study by Qingfeng Luo, Shiyong Zhang, Zixin Liang, Danni Wang, Yanlin Zhong, Bin Xia, Peng Xie, Can Wang, Jinqiu Yuan, Ziji Zhang, Xingsheng Li

“…Abstract Objectives The obesity paradox is common among older adults at risk for various diseases. …”
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Assessment and Validation of Three Ionospheric Models (IRI‐2016, NeQuick2, and IGS‐GIM) From 2002 to 2018 by Jun Chen, Xiaodong Ren, Xiaohong Zhang, Jincheng Zhang, Liangke Huang

“…Abstract It is important to confirm the accuracy and reliability of commonly used ionosphere models climatologically. In this contribution, International Global Navigation Satellite System Global Ionospheric Maps (IGSG) and two empirical models, that is, NeQuick2 and IRI‐2016, are assessed in detail by applying different assessment methods, for example, Jason2/3 ionospheric data, difference of Slant Total Electron Content (dSTEC) data derived from Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) phase observation, and single‐frequency precise point positioning. …”
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Neuroprotective effects of kudzu root extract alone and in combination with maqui berry extract in streptozotocin-induced neuropathic pain by Chetana Shewale, Aman Upaganlawar, Prithviraj Deoda, Sakshi Ingale, Manoj Mahajan, Chandrashekhar Upasani

“… Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is a common complication of diabetes mellitus (DM) characterized by neuropathic pain due to persistent hyperglycemia. …”
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Pain science education concepts for pelvic pain: an e-Delphi of expert clinicians by Amelia K. Mardon, Amelia K. Mardon, Amelia K. Mardon, Hayley B. Leake, Hayley B. Leake, Monique V. Wilson, Monique V. Wilson, Emma L. Karran, Emma L. Karran, Romy Parker, Romy Parker, Rinkle Malani, G. Lorimer Moseley, G. Lorimer Moseley, K. Jane Chalmers, K. Jane Chalmers

“…Pain science education (PSE) involves learning about the biology of pain and is commonly integrated into the management of persistent pain. …”
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Investigating the effectiveness of ailurophobia treatment using virtual reality technique compared to metacognitive therapy: a randomized clinical trial by Alireza Ebrahimi, Farzad Akbarzadeh, Negar Asgharipour, Razie Salehabadi, Malihe Arjamandi

“…On the other hand, due to the fact that the two approaches of metacognitive treatment and behavioral therapy methods such as virtual reality are considered common treatment methods in anxiety disorders; It seems that it is necessary to examine the two approaches based on the effectiveness, durability and cost-benefit issue to present and introduce to therapists. …”
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Epidemiology and Treatment Patterns of Fistulizing Crohn’s Disease in a Large, Real-World Australasian Cohort by Jack McNamara, William Wilson, Joseph L. Pipicella, Simon Ghaly, Jakob Begun, Ian C. Lawrance, Richard Gearry, Jane M. Andrews, Susan J. Connor

“…Patients with current or previous fCD were younger compared to those without (P = .003 &amp; P < .001). Males were more commonly affected (P = .021). Current or prior fCD were more likely to be on biologic therapy (P < .001), with anti-tumor necrosis factor agents most frequently utilized. …”
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Quality improvement exercises in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) services: A scoping review. by Katie Ridsdale, Kajal Khurana, Azizat Temidayo Taslim, Jessica K Robinson, Faith Solanke, Wei Shao Tung, Elena Sheldon, Daniel Hind, Alan J Lobo

“…Many focused on vaccination, medication, screening, or meeting multiple quality measures. Common interventions included provider education, the development of new service protocols, or enhancements to the electronic medical records. …”
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