Progress in Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Short Stature in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes by XU Kexin, LI Guozhuang, WU Zhihong, ZHANG Jianguo, DISCO(Deciphering Disorders Involving Scoliosis & Comorbidities) Study Group, WU Nan

“…However, short stature is not common among all EDS subtypes. It is frequently observed in patients with rare subtypes, such as spondylodysplastic EDS, dermatosparaxis EDS, and musculo-contractural EDS. …”
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Understanding schizophrenia through animal models: The role of environmental stressors by Manojlović Marina

“…This review focuses on the animal models commonly used in schizophrenia research, especially those based on prenatal and postnatal environmental risk factors. …”
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Thermal Changes in Guidewires Used During Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography During Electrical Conductance: An Ex-Vivo Safety Experiment by Rahul Karna, Nicholas Michael McDonald, Jacob Weiner, Théodon I. Netoff, Stuart K Amateau

“…We tested heat generation from eleven common guidewires used in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography using an electrosurgical generator in combination with thermocouple temperature probe in an ex vivo model.Thermal changes during electrical conductance were nominal except for minimally wrapped 0.018” wires where the maximum change in temperature were 4.9° C with ENDO CUT Q settings and 6.8° C with ENDO CUT I settings. …”
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Conceptualising Fan Persona by Kim Barbour, Mark Stewart

“…Their shared interest and investment in the fan object provide fans with common ground on which to build a collective identity, while the fan object can be a rich source of identity markers, from logos and colour schemes to moral values and philosophical positions. …”
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Histopathological Study of Cyclosporine Pulmonary Toxicity in Rats by Said Said Elshama, Ayman El-Meghawry EL-Kenawy, Hosam-Eldin Hussein Osman

“…Cyclosporine is considered one of the common worldwide immunosuppressive drugs that are used for allograft rejection prevention. …”
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Spatial Characterization of Landscapes through Multifractal Analysis of DEM by P. L. Aguado, J. P. Del Monte, R. Moratiel, A. M. Tarquis

“…We have investigated whether the multifractal analysis of a DEM shows common features that can be used to reveal the underlying patterns and information associated with the landscape of the DEM mapping and studied the influence of the water level of the reservoir on the applied analysis. …”
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Trajectory Calculation as Forecasting Support Tool for Dust Storms by Sultan Al-Yahyai, Yassine Charabi

“…In arid and semiarid regions, dust storms are common during windy seasons. Strong wind can blow loose sand from the dry surface. …”
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Integrating frailty interventions into existing care models: a comprehensive approach to enhancing patient outcomes in chronic disease management by Izabella Uchmanowicz, Izabella Uchmanowicz, Kenneth M. Faulkner, Paolo Iovino, Adrian Kwaśny, Stanisław Surma, Camilla Elena Magi, Grzegorz K. Jakubiak, Yari Longobucco, Dawid Janczak, Alina Rak-Pasikowska, Michał Czapla, Michał Czapla, Bartosz Uchmanowicz

“…Frailty syndrome (FS) is a complex and multifaceted condition commonly observed in old adults patients with chronic diseases, often accompanied by cognitive impairments. …”
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Protein Supplement Perceptions, Use, and Associated Performance in Young Lebanese Resistance-Training Athletes by Khadije K. Saleh, Sofi G. Julien

“…Among the 100 RST participants recruited, the Internet and coaches were the most common source of nutritional information. About one-third of participants believed that there were no health risks after consuming PS. …”
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A rare case of limited granulomatosis with polyangiitis presenting as bilateral parotitis by Vandana Bandari, Sandra Apenteng, Aaradhana Kaul

“…Background: Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a rare autoimmune vasculitis affecting small and medium-sized vessels, commonly involving the respiratory tract and kidneys. …”
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Esophageal Rupture as a Primary Manifestation in Eosinophilic Esophagitis by Natalia Vernon, Divyanshu Mohananey, Ehsan Ghetmiri, Gisoo Ghaffari

“…Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic inflammatory process characterized by symptoms of esophageal dysfunction and, histologically, by eosinophilic infiltration of the esophagus. In adults, it commonly presents with dysphagia, food impaction, and chest or abdominal pain. …”
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Sharpshooters, Leafhoppers, Cicadellidae (Insecta: Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha: Cicadellidae) by Chris Tipping, Russell F. Mizell, III

“… Sharpshooter is a term commonly used to describe a group of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae. …”
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Les charpentes à entrait retroussé moisé : exemples orléanais des XVe et XVIe siècles by Clément Alix, Julien Noblet

“…This method of construction, demonstrating a perfect mastery of the statics of a roof structure from its design with a view to reinforcing the triangulation of the truss, rapidly established itself in a local architectural context marked by the rare use of “chevrons-formant-fermes” (common rafters forming a bent). It is also found in roof structures such as turret staircases, pavilion roofs, and apses. …”
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Multiorganelle Localization of Metallated Phthalocyanine Photosensitizer in Colorectal Cancer Cells (DLD-1 and CaCo-2) Enhances Efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy by Palesa Rose Sekhejane, Nicolette Nadene Houreld, Heidi Abrahamse

“…Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer. Amongst treatments that have been explored, photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a treatment that is of interest as it poses ideal advantages such as affinity for cancer cells. …”
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EXPLORING ISLAMIC HISTORY IN THE DIGITAL AGE THROUGH VIDEO GAMES: AN INTRODUCTORY ANALYSIS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF KNIGHTS OF THE LIGHT by Halil İbrahim Yılmaz

“…The game centres around the Battle of Qādisiyya (15/636), a critical juncture during one of the significant milestones for Muslims in their struggle against the Sassanids, marking a pivotal moment in the early Islamic conquests. Commanders Qaʿqāʿ b. ʿAmr and his brother ʿĀṣim b. ʿAmr, who played crucial roles in the events leading up to the eradication of the Sassanids from the historical stage, are the primary figures in this game. …”
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Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis: the Role of Histamine by M. Andersson, L. Greiff, C. Svensson

“…Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis is the most common atopic condition encountered in clinical practice. …”
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Ultramodern natural and synthetic polymer hydrogel scaffolds for articular cartilage repair and regeneration by Chun-Sheng Li, Yan Xu, Juan Li, Shu-Hao Qin, Shao-Wen Huang, Xue-Mei Chen, Yi Luo, Cheng-Tao Gao, Jian-Hui Xiao

“…Biological macromolecules are commonly used as scaffold materials owing to their unique properties. …”
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A convolutional neural network model and algorithm driven prototype for sustainable tilling and fertilizer optimization by Sajeev Magesh

“…Abstract Tilling, a common agricultural practice, is being done excessively on farms leading to about 2.35 billion tons of soil erosion from US croplands annually, in addition to causing soil infertility, carbon release, nutrient runoff, and fertilizer over-usage. …”
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Clinical Characteristics of Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in High-Incidence Area by Jia-Xin Li, Tai-Xiang Lu, Ying Huang, Fei Han

“…The median interval of relapse was 26.0 months. The most common symptoms in symptomatic patients were nasal bloody discharge (37.9%) and headache (31.1%). …”
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Toxic heavy metals of agricultural products in developing countries and its human health risk assessment: A study from Iran by Ali Amarloei, Heshmatollah Nourmoradi, Shahrokh Nazmara, Mohsen Heidari, Fazel Mohammadi-Moghadam, Sajad Mazloomi

“…This study studied various toxic heavy metals (Pb, As, Cr, Cd, Co, Hg, and Ag) in cereal products and their human health risk assessment in Ilam province, Iran.This study analyzed 30 samples of the most commonly cultivated cereals (wheat, rice, corn, pea, and lentil) in Ilam province. …”
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