Puerarin alleviates renal ischemia/reperfusion injury by inhibiting apoptosis and endoplasmic reticulum stress via Nrf2/HO-1 pathway by Jingsong Wang, Qingyuan Zheng, Jun Jian, Xiuheng Liu, Zhiyuan Chen, Shanshan Wan, Lei Wang

“…Objective(s): To explore the effects of puerarin on renal ischemia/reperfusion injury and the possible mechanism.Materials and Methods: The experimental mice were injected with puerarin (50 or 100 mg/kg) per day or equal sterile saline by intraperitoneal injection for one week, and a renal I/R injury model was constructed. …”
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Prolonged periods of shallow sleep are associated with diabetic carotid atherosclerosis by Bingge Fan, Lingbing Meng, Lei Bai, Yaping Du, Haiyan Ding, Yu Chen, Yuna Zhang

“…This study aims to investigate the relationship between sleep patterns and carotid atherosclerosis in diabetic patients. Methods Experiments were designed, and Huawei Band 9 bracelets were utilized to monitor the sleep patterns of patients. …”
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Search for the in-situ production of $$^{77}$$ 77 Ge in the GERDA neutrinoless double-beta decay experiment by M. Agostini, A. Alexander, G. Araujo, A. M. Bakalyarov, M. Balata, I. Barabanov, L. Baudis, C. Bauer, S. Belogurov, A. Bettini, L. Bezrukov, V. Biancacci, E. Bossio, V. Bothe, R. Brugnera, A. Caldwell, S. Calgaro, C. Cattadori, A. Chernogorov, P.-J. Chiu, T. Comellato, V. D’Andrea, E. V. Demidova, N. Di Marco, E. Doroshkevich, M. Fomina, A. Gangapshev, A. Garfagnini, C. Gooch, P. Grabmayr, V. Gurentsov, K. Gusev, J. Hakenmüller, S. Hemmer, W. Hofmann, J. Huang, M. Hult, L. V. Inzhechik, J. Janicskó Csáthy, J. Jochum, M. Junker, V. Kazalov, Y. Kermaïdic, H. Khushbakht, T. Kihm, K. Kilgus, I. V. Kirpichnikov, A. Klimenko, K. T. Knöpfle, O. Kochetov, V. N. Kornoukhov, P. Krause, V. V. Kuzminov, M. Laubenstein, M. Lindner, I. Lippi, A. Lubashevskiy, B. Lubsandorzhiev, G. Lutter, C. Macolino, B. Majorovits, W. Maneschg, G. Marshall, M. Misiaszek, M. Morella, Y. Müller, I. Nemchenok, M. Neuberger, L. Pandola, K. Pelczar, L. Pertoldi, P. Piseri, A. Pullia, C. Ransom, L. Rauscher, M. Redchuk, S. Riboldi, N. Rumyantseva, C. Sada, S. Sailer, F. Salamida, S. Schönert, J. Schreiner, A.-K. Schütz, O. Schulz, M. Schwarz, B. Schwingenheuer, O. Selivanenko, E. Shevchik, M. Shirchenko, L. Shtembari, H. Simgen, A. Smolnikov, D. Stukov, S. Sullivan, A. A. Vasenko, A. Veresnikova, C. Vignoli, K. von Sturm, T. Wester, C. Wiesinger, M. Wojcik, E. Yanovich, B. Zatschler, I. Zhitnikov, S. V. Zhukov, D. Zinatulina, A. Zschocke, K. Zuber, G. Zuzel, GERDA collaboration

“…New digital signal processing methods were employed to select and analyze pile-up signals. …”
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Pedigree investigation and predictive gene testing of the APC gene for colonic adenomatous polyposis by Fang Ruihua, Wang Zhaoming, Qiu Xiaoqian, Zhu Weiye, Ge Sai, Wang Chenglong, Qiu Geng, Gao Xianhua, Xu Xiaodong, Xing Junjie, Wang Hao, Zhang Wei, Yu Enda, Zhao Ziye

“…Subjects for predictive genetic testing included first-degree relatives who could be traced. The testing methods for APC gene encompassed Sanger sequencing, second-generation sequencing, and multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification. …”
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Differential modification of perceptual thresholds by prolonged near threshold motion in healthy adults and after peripheral lesions by Andrew R. Wagner, Soroush G. Sadeghi, Daniel M. Merfeld, Daniel M. Merfeld, Daniel M. Merfeld, Daniel M. Merfeld

“…., suprathreshold conditioning) would cause an increase in thresholds.MethodsOne-Hz yaw rotation vestibular perceptual thresholds were measured before and immediately after 20-min blocks of passive whole-body motion (i.e., conditioning) in a cohort of 12 healthy adults (27 ± 8.19 years; 10 female). …”
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The inclusion of insect meal from Hermetia illucens larvae in the diet of laying hens (Hy-line Brown) affects the caecal diversity of methanogenic archaea by Tiziana Maria Mahayri, Jakub Mrázek, Fulvia Bovera, Giovanni Piccolo, Giovanni Andrea Murgia, Giuseppe Moniello, Kateřina Olša Fliegerová

“…The effect of the dietary inclusion of Hermetia illucens larvae meal on the diversity of the methanogenic archaea in the caecum of laying hens (Hy-line Brown) was investigated using molecular methods. A total of 27 hens, selected equally for slaughter from 162 birds which were divided equally into 3 treatment groups including control group C with a diet containing corn-soybean meal and 2 experimental groups, HI25 and HI50, in which 25% and 50% of the soybean meal protein was replaced by the protein from a Hermetia illucens larvae meal, respectively. …”
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The Influence of Loneliness on Pain Outcomes for Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Survey by Paula A. Forgeron, Jennifer Stinson, Kathryn Birnie, G Allen Finley, Abbie Jordan, Pamela Qualter, Ligyana Candido, Michelle Lamont, Cassidy Bradley, Delane Linkiewich, Trinity Lowthian, Samuel McNally, Natasha Trehan, Bruce Dick

“…This study describes the types of peer loneliness (intimate, relational, and collective) experienced by these adolescents and the impact that peer loneliness has on pain-related outcomes.Methods A cross-sectional online survey was completed by 128 Canadian adolescents aged 12–18 years who experienced pain for at least 3 months. …”
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Overweight effects on metabolic rate, time perception, diseases, aging, and lifespan: A systematic review with meta-regression analysis by Kuat Oshakbayev, Aigul Durmanova, Altay Nabiyev, Antonio Sarria-Santamera, Alisher Idrissov, Gulnara Bedelbayeva, Abduzhappar Gaipov, Ayan Mitra, Meruyert Gazaliyeva, Bibazhar Dukenbayeva, Gani Kuttymuratov

“…Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06410352 (05/08/2024): https://register.clinicaltrials.gov/prs/app/action/SelectProtocol?sid=S000EG8K&selectaction=Edit&uid=U0006MBT&ts=56&cx=-vph5l9.…”
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A eletropirexia no tratamento da neurossífilis by Iracy Doyle

“…A significant fact observed by the AA. is that the artificial fever process was better tolerated by the patients, and in no case were there any unfavorable effects on the general state of health, as so frequently happens with the malarial method. In spite of the foregoing conclusions, the A. still considers eletropyrexy to be in the experimental etage, since there is still a number of details to be studied, not only as to whether classical or short-wave diathermy is to be preferred, but as to the establishment of an optimum technique, based on experimental results. …”
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Epidemiologia de 118 casos de esclerose múltipla com seguimento de 15 anos no centro de referência do Hospital da Restauração de Pernambuco Epidemiology of 118 cases of multiple sc... by Maria Lúcia Brito Ferreira, Maria Íris Moraes Machado, Maria Lúcia Vilela, Maria José Guedes, Luis Ataíde Jr, Silvana Santos, Sílvia Gomes Laurentino

“…OBJECTIVE: To describe the MS epidemiology on a reference center, compared to eight Brazilian series. METHOD: according to a descriptive, prospective, longitudinal, prevalence study, we analyzed data of 118 patients, who attended at the Reference Center for Attention to Patients with Demielinizating Diseases of Hospital da Restauração (CRAPPDD-HR) - Recife - Pernambuco, Brazil, from January 1987 to March 2002, to have MS diagnosed according to Poser criteria. …”
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Healthcare Providers’ Adherence to COVID-19 Prevention and Control Practices in Health Records and Information Management, Ghana by Richard Okyere Boadu, Kwame Adu Okyere Boadu, Nathan Kumasenu Mensah, Godwin Adzakpah, Fortune Afaglo, Rosemary Bermaa Abrefa, Emmanuella Aryee, Nancy Gyamena Botwe, Dinah Baiden-Amissah, Dennis Bless Ashiavor, Larry Lee Mensah, Lovemond Kojo Asamoah, Judith Obiri-Yeboah

“…This study assesses healthcare providers’ perceived adherence to COVID-19 PCP in Health Records and Information Management. Subjects and Method. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect data from 1268 HCPs working in eight randomly selected hospitals across five regions in Ghana. …”
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Pemantapan Proses Sintesis Ligan Dibutilditiokarbamat (DBDTK) Sebagai Pengekstrak Logam Tanah Jarang Berdasarkan Desain Eksperimen by Diana Hendrati, Erianti Siska Purnamasari, Syulastri Effendi, Santhy Wyantuti

“…This research begins with making design of experiment for ligand synthesis and Gd(III) extraction with ligand, then perform the process of synthesis and extraction according to the design of experiment, the result of synthesis and extraction were characterized by spectroscopy method and solubility tested in organic solvent. The data was collected indicate that the optimal condition of dibuthyldithiocarbamate ligan synthesis at 4 °C (temperature), the ratio of di-n-butylamine and carbon disulphide is 1:3 with the mole ratio of ammonia to the di-n-butylamine 1:4, while the optimal conditions for gadolinium extraction with ligand at pH 6, the mol ratio of gadolinium and ligand is 1:4 and 60 minutes extraction time. …”
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Transcription analysis of TIMP-1 and NM23-h1 genes in glioma cell invasion Análise transcricional dos genes TIMP-1 e NM23-H1 na invasão celular em astrocitoma difuso e glioblastoma... by José Augusto Nasser, Asdrúbal Falavigna, Fernando Ferraz, Gregory Duigou, Jeffrey Bruce

“…PURPOSE: To evaluate using transcription analysis the presence and importance of two genes: NM23-H1 and TIMP-1 on control of tumor cell invasion in diffuse astrocytomas (WHO II) and glioblastoma multiforme (WHO IV). METHOD: Northern blot analysis of NM23-H1 and TIMP-1 was performed. …”
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Small-sided games for technical and tactical development in young rink hockey players (Juegos reducidos para el desarrollo técnico de jóvenes jugadores de hockey sobre patines) by Samuel Honório, Marco Batista, Jorge Santos, João Serrano, João Petrica, João Almeida, Miguel Camões

“…For data collection instrument we used the deferred observation method where we proceeded to a descriptive analysis of the data to find the means, standard deviation and totals of: Shots, Passes, Interceptions and Goals. …”
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Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity during recess and physical education among mexican elementary school students (Actividad física moderada a vigorosa durante el recreo y clase... by Javier Arturo Hall-López, Paulina Yesica Ochoa-Martínez, Rodrigo Zuñiga Burruel, Edgar Ismael Alarcón Meza, Raúl Alexis Macías Castro, Pedro Sáenz-López Buñuel

“…Objective: To compare the moderate-to-vigorous physical activity of physical education classes taught by teachers and their students during recess. Method: In order to determine the physical activity intensity the system for observing fitness instruction time (SOFIT) was used, a descriptive cross-sectional comparative methodological design was used, 63 physical education classes were evaluated selecting randomly four students from each class (2 men and 2 women), the same procedure was followed to evaluate the same 4 students during the 30 minutes of recess. …”
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Conflict of Interest Disclosure in American Arthroplasty Surgical Literature by Robert T. Tisherman, MD, Richard A. Wawrose, MD, Aditya M. Mittal, BS, Stephen R. Chen, MD, Joseph Chen, BS, Christopher J. Como, MD, Malcolm Dombrowski, MD, Jeremy D. Shaw, MD

“…The total value of disclosed COI equaled $1.71 billion. The total value of undisclosed conflicts of interest equaled $334 million. …”
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Technical considerations regarding saliva sample collection to achieve comparable protein identification and detection via one- and two-dimensional gel electrophoresis among humans by Szabolcs Maar, Lilla Czuni, Jørgen Kosberg Hassve, Aniko Takatsy, Szilard Rendeki, Tibor Mintal, Ferenc Gallyas, Jr., Ildiko Bock-Marquette

“…Moreover, for superb interpretation, it became equally significant to obtain the information from the same exact specimen. …”
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Designing a defensive silence failure model of creative employees in organizations by Azam Khosravi, karam khalili, Esfandyar Mohammadi

“…The statistical population in the qualitative part of the research includes 20 experts (university professors and researchers familiar with the research topic) and managers and deputies of government organizations, and the statistical population in the quantitative part includes 345 people of managers and deputies and experts of government organizations in Ilam province. The sampling method in the qualitative part is a purposeful judgment, and in the quantitative part it is a cluster sampling method. …”
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Is extra virgin olive oil a promising remedy for reducing the impact of postmenopausal osteoporosis? An experimental study by El-Sayed El-Shafaey, El-Sayed El-Shafaey, Eman Ali, Magda Elkomy, Mohamed Abdo Rizk, Saleh Altuwaijri, Saleh Albarrak

“…Therefore, this study aims to provide a potentially novel therapeutic approach by examining olive oil's effects on bone mineral density (BMD), biochemical markers, biomechanical properties, and histopathological changes in an ovariectomized (OVX) rat model.MethodsIn this study, Twenty-four 6-month-old female Wistar rats were randomly allocated into four equal groups (n = 6 rats, for each group): control group, rats given 1mL/100g olive oil, ovariectomized rats (OVX-group), and OVX rats treated with olive oil. …”
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Serum vitamin D levels in older adults with and without dyslipidemia: A comparison using baseline data from the Birjand Longitudinal Aging Study (BLAS) by Fatemeh Alizadeh, Fatemeh Salmani, Farshad Sharifi, Mitra Moodi, Masomeh Khorashadizadeh, Zoya Tahergorabi

“…Summary: Background & Aims: Nowadays, research on extraskeletal effects of Vitamin D on human health is growing This study aimed to Serum vitamin D levels measurement in older adults with and without dyslipidemia: a comparison using baseline data from the Birjand Longitudinal Aging Study (BLAS). Methods: This cross-sectional study included 420 elderly people over 60 years old divided into in two equal groups with and without dyslipidemia. …”
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