A conceptual framework for characterization of agricultural heritage in desert-prone areas by Nermeen Bahnasy

“…Future studies could employ mixed-methods approaches for a more comprehensive understanding of agricultural heritage dynamics. …”
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Effects of Sleep Quality, Acute Sleep Deprivation, and Napping on Facial Emotion Recognition Accuracy and Speed by Huang Y, Li Y, Su T, Wang H, Xu S, Xu J, Zheng S, Du J, Wang Y, Zhang R, Meng Y, Guo X, Xiao L, Tang Y

“…Yujia Huang,1,2,* Yinan Li,2,* Tong Su,3 Hao Wang,2 Shuyu Xu,2 Jingzhou Xu,2 Siqi Zheng,4 Jing Du,2 Yajing Wang,2 Ruike Zhang,2 Yao Meng,2 Xin Guo,2 Lei Xiao,2 Yunxiang Tang3 1Psychology Department, The Second Naval Hospital of Southern Theater Command, Sanya, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Medical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 3Faculty of Psychology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Psychology, TongJi University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Lei Xiao; Yunxiang Tang, Email xiaolei0237@163.com; tangyun7633@sina.comObjective: To investigate the effects of sleep quality, sleep deprivation, and napping on facial emotion recognition (FER) accuracy and speed.Methods: This research included a cross-sectional study (102 qualified participants) and a randomized controlled study (26 in the napping group and 24 in the control group). …”
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Neuroprotective effect of ranolazine in mice's model of Alzheimer's disease by Mariam H. Sadiq, Adeeb A. Al-Zubaidy, Nawres L. Wahhab

“…This study is intended to look into the possible neuroprotective effects of ranolazine scopolamine-induced Alzheimer's illness-like features in a mouse model. Methods. This is a randomized controlled animal study that has been carried out in Department of Pharmacology from College of Medicine of Al-Nahrain University. …”
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Protective Effect of Lithium Chloride on EndotheliaL Cells in Septic Shock by O. A. Grebenchikov, V. T. Dolgikh, M. D. Prokofiev, I. S. Kasatkina, A. V. Ershov

“…The aim is to study the effectiveness of lithium chloride for preventing damage to the monolayer of endothelial cells in vitro exposed to serum of patients with septic shock.Material and methods. Serum samples prepared from blood of 5 septic shock patients selected according to «Sepsis-3» criteria and 5 healthy volunteers (control serum) were used in the study. …”
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Hsa_circ_0007991 Promotes Immune Evasion in Hepatocellular Carcinoma via Regulation of the miR-505-3p/CANX Axis by Wang L, Liang L, Qian J, Yu C, Shi Y, Yan X, Chen X

“…LingLing Wang,1,* Li Liang,2,* Jing Qian,3 Chao Yu,1 Yu Shi,3 XiaoDi Yan,3 Xiang Chen1 1Department of Clinical Laboratory, Nantong First People’s Hospital, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, 226000, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Interventional, Nantong First People’s Hospital, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, 226000, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Tumor Radiotherapy, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, 226001, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xiang Chen, Department of Inspection, Nantong First People’s Hospital, No. 666, Shengli Road, Guanyinshan Street, Chongchuan District, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, 226000, People’s Republic of China, Email chenxiang_CXCH@hotmail.comObjective: This study aimed to investigate the expression and functional role of hsa_circ_0007991 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Methods: RNA expression data of HCC and corresponding non-tumor liver tissues were obtained from the GEO database, and differential expression analysis was conducted to identify significantly dysregulated circRNAs. …”
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Effect of a Living–Learning Community on Nursing Student Outcomes—A Prospective Cohort Study by Mary Bennett, Melissa Travelsted, Vickie Shoumake, Matthew Atkinson

“…There was no apparent effect of participation in the LLC program on minority student nursing program admission success. An equal percentage (29%) of minority students from the LLC group and the non-LLC group were admitted to the BSN program during this study. …”
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Assessing the determinants of drug-resistant tuberculosis in selected hospitals in Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia: a case-control study by Desalegn Meresa, Gebretsadik Berhe, Kidane Tadesse, Muuz Gebru, Gebremedhin Gebrezgabiher

“…Results The study included 86 patients with DR-TB (cases) and an equal number of patients with drug-susceptible (controls). …”
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Study on the Mechanism of QRICH1 Mediating PRMT1 to Regulate the Arginine Methylation Modification of cGAS to Promote Arsenics-Induced Pyroptosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells by Zhang J, Tian T, Tian S, Yao J, Zhang Y, Xie R, Yang T, Han B

“…Jiayuan Zhang,1,2,* Tian Tian,3,* Shanshan Tian,1,2 Jinhai Yao,1,2 Yingwan Zhang,4 Rujia Xie,1,2 Ting Yang,1,2 Bing Han1,2 1Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis and Drug Research on Common Chronic Diseases, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Eugenic Genetics, Guiyang Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou, 550003, People’s Republic of China; 4Qianxinan People’s Hospital, Qianxinan Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Xingyi, Guizhou, 562400, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Bing Han, Email 47569390@qq.comPurpose: This study aims to investigate the mechanism of action of arsenic-based agents against hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and to identify effective drug targets for HCC treatment.Methods: Huh7 and HepG2 cells treated with NaAsO2 were assessed for cell viability, pyroptosis, migration, and invasion after undergoing lentiviral transfection. …”
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Molecular Characterization and Risk Factors of Carbapenem-Resistant Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated from Chinese Tertiary Hospital by Zhu R, Li J, Lian S, Li Y, Cai M, Cao Y, Xu X

“…Rongping Zhu,1,* Ju Li,2,* Siyan Lian,2,* Yishan Li,3 Meili Cai,2 Yingping Cao,2 Xiaohong Xu2,4 1Department of Blood Transfusion, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350001, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Laboratory Medicine, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350001, People’s Republic of China; 3Anxi County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Quanzhou, Fujian, 362000, People’s Republic of China; 4Fujian Medical University Union Clinical College, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350001, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xiaohong Xu; Yingping Cao, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350001, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13959192290 ; +86 13365910806, Email vancy1988@163.com; caoyingping@aliyun.comBackground: Therefore, the objectives of this study were to investigate the prevalence of carbapenem-resistant hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (CR-hvKp) in Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, identify their genetic characters, characterize their resistance profiles, and identify risk factors for their infection to improve prevention and treatment strategies for CR-hvKp in the area.Methods: Between January 2021 and January 2022, clinically identified carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKp) isolates were collected. …”
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Study on the comparison between Bosentan and Macitentan in the treatment of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborns, simultaneously on sildenafil: A randomized double-bli... by Mandana Kashaki, Arash Mohazzab, Mohammad Radgoudarzi, Arash Bordbar, Sama Dabbagh

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Metformin Activation of Sirtuin 3 Signaling Regulates Mitochondrial Function Improves Diabetes-Associated Cognitive Impairment by An JF, Su H, Zhang CQ, Wang XT, Zhang GQ, Fu LY, Xu YN, Tao L, Shen XC

“…While metformin has demonstrated a significant impact on mitigating DACD, the precise mechanisms underlying its therapeutic effects remain inadequately understood.Objective: This study aims to examine the protective effects of metformin (MET) on DACD and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms involved.Materials and Methods: C57BL/6J male mice from in vivo animal experiments established DACD by high-fat diet (HFD) for 12 weeks, combined with intraperitoneal injection of low-dose streptozotocin (STZ, 40 mg/kg). …”
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An updated comparison of standard and novel FEV1 indices' association with all-cause mortality. by Stephen T Russell, Mohleen Kang, Jordan A Kempker

“…<h4>Objective</h4>This study evaluates the association between FEV1 value and mortality in six FEV1 indices in a large, U.S based cohort.<h4>Methods</h4>This is a cohort of 2007-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Study (NHANES) participants with spirometry and linked mortality data through 2019. …”
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Which men change in intimate partner violence prevention interventions? A trajectory analysis in Rwanda and South Africa by Rachel Jewkes, Nicola J Christofides, Andrew Gibbs, Esnat Chirwa, Kristin Dunkle, Shibe Mhlongo, Abigail Hatcher

“…However, it is unknown whether all men benefit equally, or whether different groups of men respond differentially to interventions.Methods We conducted trajectory modelling using longitudinal data from men enrolled in intervention arms of three IPV trials in South Africa and Rwanda to identify trajectories of IPV perpetration. …”
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Characterizing Patient Perceptions of Living with Geographic Atrophy: The Global Geographic Atrophy Insights Survey by Bakri SJ, Brinkmann CK, Mulvey A, Steinberg K, Katz R, Vatsyayan P, Sarda SP, Holekamp NM

“…Sophie J Bakri,1,&ast; Christian K Brinkmann,2,&ast; Amy Mulvey,3 Kathy Steinberg,3 Roz Katz,4 Pooja Vatsyayan,4 Sujata P Sarda,5 Nancy M Holekamp6 1Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; 2Department of Ophthalmology, Dietrich-Bonhoeffer Hospital, Neubrandenburg, MV, Germany; 3Media and Communications Research, The Harris Poll, Chicago, IL, USA; 4Global Commercial Strategy, Ophthalmology, Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc, Waltham, MA, USA; 5Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc, Waltham, MA, USA; 6Retina Services, Pepose Vision Institute, Chesterfield, MO, USA&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Sophie J Bakri, Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA, Tel +1 507-284-3614, Email Bakri.Sophie@mayo.eduBackground: Geographic atrophy (GA) is an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration leading to irreversible vision loss and negative impacts on quality of life.Methods: To assess the experiences of living with GA, the Geographic Atrophy Insights Survey (GAINS) was conducted between October 12, 2021, and December 10, 2021, captured the responses of individuals ≥ 60 years with a self-reported GA diagnosis residing in the United States, Canada, Australia, and six European countries. …”
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High-Mobility Group Box-1 as a Predictor for Malignant Brain Edema Following Mechanical Thrombectomy in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients by Chen X, E Y, Wang W, Huang Y, Xin X, Chen G

“…This study sought to investigate the potential association between circulating HMGB-1 levels and the risk of malignant brain edema (MBE) in patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy (MT).Methods: This study prospectively recruited patients presenting with large vessel occlusive stroke in the anterior circulation and receiving MT treatment. …”
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Morphometric parameters of pelvic lymph nodes in experimental metastatic prostate cancer by V. V. Astashov, N. G. Kulchenko

“…Identification of structural and functional changes in pelvic lymph nodes in experimental metastatic prostate cancer.Materials and methods. The study included 30 male mice aged 3 months. …”
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Is High-Intensity Interval Training an Option for Post-Kidney Transplant Physical Rehabilitation Programmes? A Scoping Review by Lovatto V, Sousa BDS, Marães VRFDS

“…Viviane Lovatto,1,2,&ast; Bruna da Silva Sousa,1,&ast; Vera Regina Fernandes da Silva Marães1,3 1Postgraduate Programme in Health Sciences and Technologies, University of Brasília, Ceilândia, Brazil; 2Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Rio Verde, Rio Verde, Brazil; 3Postgraduate Programme in Biomedical Engineering, University of Brasilia, Gama, Brazil&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Viviane Lovatto, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Rio Verde, Fazenda Fontes Do Saber - Campus UniversitáRio, Mailbox: 104 - Zip Code 75901-970, Rio Verde, Brazil, Email vivianelovatto@unirv.edu.brPurpose: To systematically and broadly review the literature to show the available information on high-intensity interval training for kidney transplant recipients as an adjunct to physical rehabilitation.Methods: A scoping review of high-intensity interval training for post-kidney transplant patients was conducted by searching the PubMed, EMBASE (Elsevier), Scopus (Elsevier), Web of Science, and PEDro databases. …”
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How do people with multimorbidity prioritise healthcare when faced with tighter financial constraints? A national survey with a choice experiment component by James Larkin, Louise Foley, Shane Timmons, Tony Hickey, Barbara Clyne, Patricia Harrington, Susan M. Smith

“…The aim of this study was to understand how people with multimorbidity prioritise different healthcare services when faced with tighter budget constraints and how they experience cost-related non-adherence. Methods A national cross-sectional online survey incorporating a choice experiment was conducted. …”
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Local Effect of Insulin on Healing of Extraction Socket (Experimental Study) by Waqass S. Thanoon, Omar W. Majid, Ali Khalil Marie

“…Evaluating oral mucosa healing and bone regeneration of the healing process during three intervals 3-, 10- and 30-days post-extraction. Materials and Methods: Twelve male albino rabbits were used in this study, randomly subdivided into three sub-groups (N=4) for the histological and immunohistochemistry evaluation at 3, 10, and 30 days post-extraction and compared to the controls. …”
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A Transcriptomic Biomarker for Predicting the Response to TACE Correlates with the Tumor Microenvironment and Radiomics Features in Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Wang C, Leng B, You R, Yu Z, Lu Y, Diao L, Jiang H, Cheng Y, Yin G, Xu Q

“…This study aimed to identify a biomarker for predicting TACE response in HCC patients and to investigate its correlations with the tumor microenvironment and pre-TACE radiomics features.Patients and Methods: GSE104580 data were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. …”
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