Effect of the TIM-3/Gal-9 signaling pathway on macrophage polarization in peri-implantitis. by Lu-Jin Cheng, Shu-Ya Dong, Xiao-Feng Ni, Long Mei, Jun-Gang He, Aynur Mamat, Zhong-Cheng Gong

“…This study investigated the effect of the TIM-3/Gal-9 signaling pathway on macrophage polarization in PI.<h4>Methods</h4>We included 31 PI patients and 30 controls with healthy implants. …”
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Rural Pakistan’s smokeless tobacco epidemic: a need for tailored interventions by Ziaur Rahman Khan, Syed Jaffar Abbas Zaidi, Sania Riaz, Usman Mahboob, Sana Mirza, Fizza Khalid, Ushnah Imran

“…This study aimed to explore the experiences of a rural population with SLT use. Methods This qualitative study employed an exploratory, phenomenological approach in Gadap Town, a rural area near Karachi, to investigate how local socioeconomic realities and cultural norms influence SLT use. …”
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Fenomeni dissociativi in un campione di pazienti Borderline La patologia dissociativa come processo patogenetico nucleare del Disturbo Borderline di Personalità by 1 Daniela Cantone, 2 Filomena De Falco, 2 Tilde Annunziato, 2 Alfonso Davide Di Sarno, 2 Carmen Giannetti, 2 Daniela Iennaco, 2 Martina Messina, 2 Vincenzo Perrella, 2 Barbara Vitulano

“…Moreover, this study aims to find out if the presence of dissociative symptoms is linked to the number of Borderline Personality Disorder traits (symptoms), or the Borderline Personality Disorder diagnosis itself. Methods. A representative sample (n = 1033) was selected from patients visiting a private mental health clinical center in Naples. …”
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THE EFFECT OF CORIANDER LEAF EXTRACT TOWARDS KIDNEY HISTOPATHOLOGICAL FEATURES ON WISTAR RAT INDUCED BY ORALLY ADMINISTERED MERCURY by Manda Petrina, Ika Pawitra Miranti, Nani Maharani, Intan Rahmania Eka Dini

“…Objective: To examine the nephroprotective activity of coriander leaf extract towards Wistar rat’s proximal tubules induced with orally administered mercury Methods: : Experimental study with post test only control group design using 20 male Wistar rats divided randomly into 4 groups as samples. …”
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Study of seasonal variations in the component composition of essential oil of rosemary of Dagestan origin by R. E. Ermachenkov, A. L. Markov, M. M. Agaev, A. M. Aliev, M. N. Povydysh, I. I. Terninko

“…Study of seasonal variations in the essential oil of the rosemary of Dagestan origin.Materials and methods. Estimation of essential oil content was carried out in accordance with the requirements of the European Pharmacopoeia 11th edition by hydrodistillation using a Clevenger apparatus. …”
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Experimental evaluation of timing and preference of surgical ıntervention for crush syndrome in disaster scenarios: fasciotomy or amputation? A rat model study by Şehmuz Kaya, Yunus Can Ünal, Necip Güven, Abdulrahim Dündar, Ömer Faruk Keleş, Yıldıray Başbuğan

“…The control group underwent rhabdomyolysis induction without surgery. Weekly urine samples were collected during the study, and blood, muscle, and kidney tissues were examined biochemically and histopathologically at the experiment's end. …”
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The influence of cavity design on the mechanical behavior of endo-crown restorations: an ex-vivo study by Mohamed Gomaa Altamimi, Omaima El Mahallawi, Monika Lukomska-Szymanska, Mohammed Turky

“…The present study aimed to assess the effect of cavity design on the fracture resistance of endo-crown restorations. Materials and methods Thirty human mandibular first molars were carefully chosen based on a sample size estimation. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of lysine lactylation and its potential biological significance in clear cell renal cell carcinoma by Bangbei Wan, Yuan Huang, Binghao Gong, Yaohui Zeng, Cai Lv

“…This study aimed to systematically investigate the role of Kla in ccRCC. Methods A total of 12 ccRCC samples were collected from 6 patients. …”
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Study on the Flow Mechanism of Shale Oil with Different Injection Media by Lanlan Yao, Zhengming Yang, Haibo Li, Bo Cai, Chunming He, Debin Xia

“…The displacement process of crude oil under different injection media and injection conditions was truly demonstrated, and the relationship between different development methods and the pore boundaries used was clarified. …”
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Capturing Patient Reported Outcomes Following Treatment of Benign Anorectal Disease Requires Significant Surgeon Commitment: Do Surgeons Really Want to Know? by Thomas Peponis, Marc S. Rubin, Ronald Bleday, Harrison T. Hubbell, Robert N. Goldstone, Joel E. Goldberg, Khawaja F. Ahmed, Liliana G. Bordeianou

“…Setting: The colorectal surgery collaborative, involving two academic and three community hospitals. Patient and Methods: The study included all patients who presented to the clinic with benign anorectal disease between December 2017 and September 2019. …”
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Time to Occurrence of&nbsp;Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis: An Experimental Animal Study by Duan J, Zhang Y, Yuan D, Wang X, Peng J, Wang J, Liang X, Xu C

“…Hematoxylin and eosin staining of dorsal skin samples was performed to analyze early pathological changes.Results: No moderate to severe IAD was observed in any group. …”
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Engagement in Extracurricular Activities During Medical School: A Cross-Sectional Study on Student Motivations and Challenges by Natália Machado Oliveira, Dayanne de Aguiar Viana, Jade Rodrigues Santos, Luiz Fernando Quintanilha, Rodrigo Francisco de Jesus, Katia de Miranda Avena, Bruno Bezerril Andrade

“…Our study examined medical students’ engagement in EA, focusing on the most common activities, perceived importance, and the motivations and challenges faced. Methods This was a cross-sectional study, employing both quantitative and qualitative designs, involving a convenience sample of medical students from Brazil. …”
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Nurses' Awareness and Perception of Drug-Drug and Drug Food Interactions by Hend A. E. Elshenawi, Yasmin F. M. Abed Elazeem

“…Aim: This study aimed to assess nurses' awareness and perception of drug-drug and drug-food interactions. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive design was used to achieve the aim of this study on a convenient sample of 150 nurses working at emergency departments(medical, surgical), cardiac care unit, renal department, general surgery department, and the chest and heart surgical department at the Main University Hospital of Alexandria, Egypt. …”
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Betamethasone administration as a treatment of choice in local post-tattoo complications by O. N. Karymov, A. A. Vorobyov, S. A. Kalashnikova, L. V. Polyakova, M. N. Vyskub

“…Withdrawal from the experiment took place on the 3rd, 10 th and 21st days. …”
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4&amp;prime;-Methoxyresveratrol Improves Hepatic Insulin Resistance Induced by a High-Fat-Diet via Anti-Oxidative-Stress Activity by Zhang Z, Zhang X, Yang L, Nie Q, Song G

“…The in-vivo experiments were divided into three groups, including the control group, the HFD group, and the HFD + 4MR group. …”
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How to convert a 3D printer to a personal automated liquid handler for life science workflows by Dulguunnaran Naranbat, Benjamin Phelps, John Murphy, Anubhav Tripathi

“…For end-point PCR, the PALH successfully amplified and purified 204 bp and 406 bp amplicons from a pUC19 vector, yielding concentrations similar to manual methods (5.43 ± 0.85 ng/µL vs. 2.10 ± 0.16 ng/µL for 204 bp; 3.74 ± 2.13 ng/µL vs. 1.51 ± 0.15 ng/µL for 406 bp, respectively). …”
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Use of branched-chain amino acids for reducing exercise-caused skeletal muscle damage by E. M. Lednev, V. E. Dubrov, D. V. Popov

“…Before and after the amino acids intake a biopsy of the musculus vastus lateralis was performed, and venous blood samples were taken during the experiment.Results: The intake of leucine against the background of training led not only to a pronounced increase in the level of IGF1 protein in blood by 1.5 times (which corresponds to the literature data), but also to a trend towards an increase in the expression of IGF1Ea mRNA by 1.8 times in the skeletal muscle, and a decrease in the level of markers of muscle membranes damage – creatine phosphokinase (CPK) activity and myoglobin. …”
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Correction of Poikylocytosis and Blood Biochemical Indicators in Acute Blood Loss by V. V. Moroz, I. S. Novoderzhkina, E. M. Antoshina, A. V. Afanasyev, I. A. Ryzhkov, Yu. V. Zarzhetsky

“…Objective: to provide a rationale for the use of perfluorane to correct erythrocyte morphological changes and blood biochemical indicators in acute blood loss.Material and methods. Experiments were carried out in outbred male rats weighing 250—300 g under nembutal anesthesia. …”
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Self-Care mediates the Effect of Psychological Distress on the Subjective Well-Being and Quality of Life among University Students by Pedro Juárez Rodríguez, Jorge Emiro Restrepo, Rosa Martha Meda Lara

“…Methods: A sample of 1113 university students with a mean age of 19.58 years (SD = 3.22), participated in an online survey that gathered data on academic, sociodemographic characteristics, and the following measures: perceived stress scale (M = 13.12, SD = 3.22), Patient Health Questionnaire 4 items (M = 3.44, SD = 2.55), and Patient Health Questionnaire 15 items (M = 4.30, SD = 2.86), as well as Health Confidence Score (M = 76.31, SD = 15.85), WHO Well-Being Index (M = 8.39, SD = 2.44), and Quality of Life Index Spanish version (M = 14.24, SD = 5.04). …”
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Generative AI–Enabled Therapy Support Tool for Improved Clinical Outcomes and Patient Engagement in Group Therapy: Real-World Observational Study by Johanna Habicht, Larisa-Maria Dina, Jessica McFadyen, Mona Stylianou, Ross Harper, Tobias U Hauser, Max Rollwage

“…To investigate the mechanisms of these effects further, we conducted a separate qualitative experiment in a nonclinical sample of users (n=113). …”
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