Role of New Functional MRI Techniques in the Diagnosis, Staging, and Followup of Gynecological Cancer: Comparison with PET-CT by Elena Alvarez Moreno, Mar Jimenez de la Peña, Raquel Cano Alonso

“…This article reviews the techniques and clinical applications of new functional MRI (fMRI) including diffusion-weighted MRI (DWI), dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE)-MRI, comparing with PET-CT. …”
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Evaluation of conservative treatment or osteosynthesis in the treatment of cats with metacarpal and/or metatarsal fractures: a retrospective study by Halil Caltiner, Iremsu Satici, Mustafa Arican

“…<p> <b>Results: </b>In the group treated conservatively, 29 cases (63.04%) exhibited no signs of lameness at the 6-week examination, indicating a successful recovery with unimpeded mobility. In contrast, mild lameness was observed in the remaining cases (36.96%) at the 6-week check-up. …”
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The Effect of Divalent Metal Ions on the Temperature Stability of Poly(I:C) Duplex by Evgeniya Usenko, Vladimir Valeev, Alexander Glamazda, Victor Karachevtsev

“…The thermal stability of the duplex in the presence of Cd2+, Ni2+, and Zn2+ rises up to an ion concentration of about 10−4 M and further falls. In contrast to these ions, the addition of Cu2+ to the solution leads to a sharp decline in Тm of the duplex at a concentration above 10−5 M. …”
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Metabolomics and Type 2 Diabetes: Translating Basic Research into Clinical Application by Matthias S. Klein, Jane Shearer

“…Despite large variations in predictive biomarkers, many studies have replicated elevated plasma levels of branched-chain amino acids and their derivatives, aromatic amino acids and α-hydroxybutyrate ahead of T2D manifestation. In contrast, glycine levels and lysophosphatidylcholine C18:2 are depressed in both predictive studies and with overt disease. …”
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Investigation on Texture Changes and Classification between Cold-Fresh and Freeze-Thawed Tan Mutton by Dongdong Li, Yaling Peng, Haihong Zhang

“…By combining these feature wavelengths with classified variables, the SNV + MSC−CARS−PLS-DA (partial least squares-discriminate analysis, PLS-DA) and SNV + MSC−SPA−PLS-DA models for classification of C-F and F-T Tan mutton were established. In contrast, SNV + MSC−CARS−PLS-DA yielded the highest classification rate of 98% and 100% for calibration set and validation set, respectively. …”
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Measuring Vertical Integration in the Technology Sector: Indonesia, the US, and the EU in Unfair Competition by Anna Maria Tri Anggraini, Ahmad Sabirin, Maria Silvya Elisabeth Wangga, Sharda Abrianti, Serena Ortigosa Fernandez

“…In Indonesia, the emphasis is on preventing the exclusion of access to essential raw materials or significant buyers, utilizing the Rule of Reason approach. In contrast, the U.S. evaluates public detriment by balancing fairness and competitive benefits, whereas the EU focuses on market dominance and its potential to reduce competition. …”
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Effect of supporting electrolytes on voltammetry with manual staircase voltage scan by Jorge Arce-Castro, Javier E. Vilasó-Cadre, Daniel Benítez-Fernández, Héctor Rodríguez-de la Rosa, María A. Arada-Pérez

“…The Analysis of Variance was the statistical tool for the comparison of the voltammetric currents. A Multiple Range Contrast by a Fisher's LSD Test was used to identify the groups with statistical differences. …”
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The Interaction of Topicalization and Left-Dislocation in English by Betty J. Birner, Gregory Ward

“…In Type II, an alternate member of the poset has been explicitly evoked and an open proposition (OP) is salient; here, LD+TOP serves a contrastive function, with both the preposed constituent and the focus of the OP being contrasted within their respective posets. …”
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In-situ analysis of sprayed concrete in a sewage tunnel lining. by Gabriella de Andrade Coni, Antonio Domingues de Figueiredo, Renan Pícolo Salvador, Renata Monte

“…However, the test results exhibited a high degree of scatter. In contrast, the chemical, mineralogical, and microstructural characterization proved to be efficacious techniques for measuring the degraded depth. …”
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Role of transforming growth factor-β1 in down-regulating TNF production by alveolar macrophages during asbestos-induced pulmonary fibrosis by Irma Lemaire, Sophie Ouellet

“…At physiologically relevant doses (25–300 pg/ml), PGE2 did not cause significant inhibition of Hpopolysaccharide (Lps)-induced TNF release by AM in vitro but stimulated IL-6 (up to six fold), an inhibitor of AM-derived TNT. In contrast, TGF-β1 (0.5–50 ng/ml) inhibited both LPS-induced TNT and IL-6 release by 50% but had no effect on PGE2 production by AM. …”
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Exploring natural ventilation strategies in Javanese vernacular houses for sustainable design by Mohamad Muqoffa, Suyitno, Indri Yaningsih, Rendy Adhi Rachmanto, Kesit Himawan, Novi Caroko, Basuki

“…The findings reveal that in Saradan’s rural areas, expansive layouts and natural elements effectively facilitate natural ventilation, utilizing large courtyards and strategically positioned windows to optimize airflow and thermal comfort. In contrast, Laweyan’s urban setting employs compact designs with smaller openings and internal courtyards to manage airflow and mitigate heat accumulation. …”
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An Unusual Presentation of T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma with Isolated Renal Involvement by Sultan Aydın Köker, Alper Koker, Adem Yasin Köksoy, Yasemin Kayadibi, Ülkü Gül Şiraz, Emine Tekin

“…Bilateral diffuse enlarged kidneys with increased hypoechogenicity were found on abdominal ultrasonography. In the next step, contrast-enhanced computed tomography showed diffusely enlarged kidneys, which were compressing the intestinal bowels and midline structures. …”
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Genetic Diversity in Passiflora Species Assessed by Morphological and ITS Sequence Analysis by Shiamala Devi Ramaiya, Japar Sidik Bujang, Muta Harah Zakaria

“…The group consisted of cultivars of P. edulis with high levels of genetic similarity; in contrast, P. foetida was highly divergent from other species in the morphological biplots. …”
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Adhesion-independent synergy of monocytes and endothelial cells in cytokine production: regulation of IL-6 and GM–CSF production by PAF by C. Lacasse, S. Turcotte, D. Gingras, M. Rola-Pleszczynski

“…When EC were pretreated, however, with either PAF, TNF or both stimuli, before addition of MO, synergistic production of IL-6 was observed. In contrast, GM–CSF production was not enhanced by coculture of monocytes with activated EC. …”
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Liquid crystal torons in Poiseuille-like flows by Guilherme N. C. Amaral, Hanqing Zhao, Mahmoud Sedahmed, Tomás Campante, Ivan I. Smalyukh, Mykola Tasinkevych, Margarida M. Telo da Gama, Rodrigo C. V. Coelho

“…These results are in contrast with previous simulation results for 2D skyrmions under similar flow conditions, highlighting the need for a 3D description of this LC soliton in relation to its coupling to the material flow. …”
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HA14-1 is Able to Reconstitute the Impaired Mitochondrial Pathway of Apoptosis in Renal Cell Carcinoma Cell Lines by Sebastian Heikaus, Linda van den Berg, Tobias Kempf, Csaba Mahotka, Helmut Erich Gabbert, Uwe Ramp

“…Similarly, etoposide and betulinic acid could not induce mitochondrial damage. In contrast, HA14-1 was able to activate mitochondrial apoptosis, thereby demonstrating functionally inducible signalling pathways downstream of the mitochondria. …”
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Restoration of Type 17 immune signaling is not sufficient for protection during influenza-associated pulmonary aspergillosis by Aijaz Ahmad, Ravineel B. Singh, Kara L. Nickolich, Matthew J. Pilewski, Caden Ngeow, Kwame Frempong-Manso, Keven M. Robinson

“…Restoration of Type 17 immunity was not sufficient to provide protection against the increased fungal burden observed during IAPA. These findings contrast those observed during post-influenza bacterial super-infection, in which restoration of Type 17 immune signaling protects against exacerbation seen during super-infection. …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of eribulin versus dacarbazine in patients with advanced liposarcoma by Miaomiao Zhang, Jinlong Huang, Xiaochun Zheng, Ping Huang, Xiuli Yang

“…The total cost of the dacarbazine scheme was $10,895.558, with a QALY of 0.533. In contrast, the total cost of the eribulin scheme was $16,961.891, with a QALY of 0.698. …”
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Disease-Specific Target Gene Expression Profiling of Molecular Imaging Probes: Database Development and Clinical Validation by Lawrence Wing-Chi Chan, Connie Hiu-Ching Ngo, Fengfeng Wang, Moss Y. Zhao, Mengying Zhao, Helen Ka-Wai Law, Sze Chuen Cesar Wong, Benjamin Yat-Ming Yung

“…For selecting a suitable imaging probe, the current Molecular Imaging and Contrast Agent Database (MICAD) provides descriptive and qualitative information on imaging probe characteristics and properties. …”
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LEADING INDIAN BUSINESS-GROUPS by M. A. Vorobyeva

“…We conclude that in contrast to the dominant opinion transformation of these groups into multisectoral corporations of the western type is far from completion, and in the nearest perspective they will still possess all their peculiarities and incident social and economical "colouring".…”
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